Saiyaara, which collected Rs 306 crore, would have made more but was was hit by the Mahavatar Narsimha wave.
'Pahlaj Nihalani came to my rescue. There was no Instagram in those days so I didn't recognise him.' 'I almost fainted when he told me he was Pahlaj Nihalani, the producer of Ilzaam, the hit film that had just made Govinda a star.' 'I told him I was a model and an aspiring actor, and he responded, "You have an interesting face. Come and meet me in the office tomorrow".'
Yes, that's the question everyone wanted the answer to at the launch of Ajay Devgn's latest directorial Bholaa.
'The fear of social stigma and career sabotage has kept a lid on the dark underbelly of many professions and unfortunately, the film industry has its skeletons too.' 'It's imperative we make our working environment safe and comfortable for women.'
Film folk have a lot to celebrate on social media.
It's the season of star kids, and it continues with Chunky Pandey's nephew Ahaan Pandey getting ready for his Bollywood debut with this Friday's release, Saiyaara.
A veterans' cricket match involving India and Pakistan in the World Championship of Legends in London on Sunday has been cancelled after Indian players, including Shikhar Dhawan, refused to be a part of it citing the Pahalgam terror attack in April.
Ajay Devgn's Drishyam 2 is doing wonders at the box office and the actor is grateful to the Gods.
A special screening of Kajol-starrer Maa was organised in Mumbai, and film folk lined-up to watch the horror movie.
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Sunday announced a blanket ban on its players' participation in future editions of the World Championship of Legends (WCL), accusing the tournament organisers of being "biased" and lacking sporting integrity.
Ajay Devgn's latest directorial venture Bholaa has opened to good reviews. The night before it released in theatres, he took his entire family to a special screening of the film.
Flms belonging to genres as diverse as comedy, drama, romance, crime, and history get ready for release in theatres.
'Story-telling is at the core of everything I do.'
Whether or not Ajay Devgn kisses on screen, he certainly got his share from his Bholaa co-star Tabu at the film's teaser launch in Mumbai.
Ajay Devgn has been the chief guest for many events. But this one is close to his heart.
Bollywood mixes work and travel in perfect ways.
Sickness on screen is a sure shot way of seeking audience sympathy and turning on the waterworks.
Deepika Padukone has found support in Mani Ratnam over her exit from Sandeep Reddy Vanga's Spirit.
With 17 films crossing the Rs 100 crore mark in the first six months, this year relied less on big-ticket blockbusters.
The Centre's counsel informed the high court on Friday that the same issue was also being heard by the Supreme Court and as such the instant petition should be dismissed.
She's done away with her straight long hair and gotten a shorter and curly mane.
'What would Ravana do in today's time?'
Income tax raids, killer games, village elections, criminal investigations, things are rather exciting on OTT this week, as Sukanya Verma notes.
How did the box office fare? Well, the second half of the year looks much better than the first!
July has so many interesting films to choose from!
Subhash K Jha celebrates Ajay Devgn as the movie star turns 53.
Rajkumar Gupta's hammy treatment and bombastic score strips the realism to turn Raid 2 into another hail the hero exercise, observes Sukanya Verma.
Film folk stepped out to watch debutants Rasha Thadani and Aaman Devgn's new film, Azaad, which releases on January 17.
Jyotika is grateful for the way her career is going, and she gives thanks to the Gods by undertaking spiritual trips along with husband Suriya.
As Hrithik Roshan announces his plans to turn direct films, one looks forward to an altogether different grammar coming into action.
'Vinod Khanna asked Mehmood if I could play his heroine in a film.' 'He asked Mehmood if we were married.' 'Mehmood just looked at me, smiled and didn't say anything.'
'Everywhere that Chitragupta was mentioned was replaced by CG.'
'It was just a question of getting behind the camera again and saying the three magic words -- Lights, camera, action!'
While Emergency has managed some sort of traction, Azaad is absolutely dull.
The 68th National Film Awards saw actors from across India get together for the prestigious ceremony in New Delhi.
Kareena has been a leading lady now for 25 years, Deepika for almost two decades and Alia for over a decade. Dinesh Raheja chronicles the changing ways Bollywood has treated actor-moms.
Joginder Tuteja celebrates Devgn's birthday on April 2 by looking at his biggest superhits in recent times.
Inspired by true incidents, Runway 34 revolves around Captain Vikrant Khanna, played by Ajay Devgn, whose flight takes a mysterious course after take-off from an international destination.
When Ajay Devgn and the horse are off the screen, Azaad loses the little spark it has, feels Deepa Gahlot.
Joginder Tuteja looks at Ajay Devgn's strong line-up, coming soon.
