Sukanya Verma tells us how Bollywood gives colours a whole new meaning.
'I don't let it affect my life because otherwise, we will go mad.'
The last rites of the 102-year-old actress, who died on July 10, were performed at the Lodhi Road crematorium by her son Pawan in the presence of her daughter Kiran and grandchildren.
'No matter how old or ill you may be, your thirst to excel as an actor remains intact.'
On her 47th birthday on November 1, Sukanya Verma showcases 15 of her most memorable silver screen costumes.
'Although on a daily basis it might be difficult to deal with it, I know at a larger level, I know that she's really good for me.'
'I never got respect as an actress.' 'But when I became a director and worked with actresses like Cate Blanchett and Jessica Chastain, I felt such pride of being an actress.'
An initial probe has revealed that the 53-year-old singer, who was on a two-day tour to Kolkata to perform at two college programmes, was 'almost mobbed' by fan followers at the hotel where he had returned to after performing at Nazrul Mancha auditorium in the southern part of Kolkata.
Sukanya Verma looks at Bollywood's various terrace moments.
Bollywood is known to make everything look dazzling and dramatic -- suffering, seclusion, hopelessness.
Legendary actress Zohra Sehgal, who essayed character roles with aplomb in a career spanning both theatre and cinema, died in New Delhi on Thursday. She was 102.
Aishwarya Rai confirmed in her September 27, 2002, interview to The Times Of India: 'Salman and I broke up last March, but he isn't able to come to terms with it.'
'When it comes to interpretation of history, you can disagree with him, but at least allow the film to release.' 'By asking for a ban, you are creating an atmosphere where nobody will attempt films on Indian history.'
Whether it's a filmi rite of passage or just another facet of nepotism, quite a few star kids began their journey as ADs.
On her 72nd birthday on September 18, Sukanya Verma gives three cheers to the legend and lists 20 of her stellar performances.
He may or may not have changed, but one thing is certain: his friends and fans are going to stick by him
'It's like he came on a Time Machine and left in the same vehicle. A fairytale ending, but not a happy one.'
Nobody does ethnic chic as well as D-Pad!
Sukanya Verma looks at the many, many reasons for marital discord reported in Hindi movies.
'So the ice melted even before it was frozen.' Bolly Gupshup from Subhash K Jha.
Games Sukanya Verma learned at the movies.
Be it scenic Kashmir or majestic Swiss Alps, Bollywood's trendsetting winter wear is the A to Z of style and snug. Sukanya Verma looks at its winter fashion over the years.
Alia Bhatt and Sidharth Malhotra's Kar Gayi Chull is the latest song to praise Bollywood's heroines.
Things are off to a good start when a lead movie character appears for the first time against strategic music or swaggering drama and the audience bursts into wholehearted whistles and applause.
Sanjay Leela Bhansali on his ambitious plans with Amitabh, Kareena, Rani and Salman.
Sukanya Verma salutes the power of Saroj Khan and her brilliant choreography.
While we wait for Batra's latest to drop on Amazon Prime Video on February 11, Sukanya Verma looks at how Bollywood has dealt with affairs of the heart over the years.
We revisit the actor's many controversies over the years.
Kapil Dev's historic World Cup win wasn't the only highlight of 1983. Sukanya Verma looks back how the year treated Bollywood.
This is why we love watching Sallu on Bigg Boss!
'Manmarziyaan is a meaty slice of Tinder-day relationships where love is a libidinous explosion that is unafraid of consequences and flies in the face of discretion,' says Sukanya Verma.
'Basuda welcomed viewers into a world that was instantly familiar and comfortable,' observes Sukanya Verma.
Sukanya Verma looks at the jhoola, and how it's an unforgettable part of many a Bollywood imagery in celebration, romance, frolic and, sometimes, even menace.
Bollywood's blockbuster machine Salman Khan's presence is greeted with whistles and euphoria every time he appears on the silver screen.
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