'Creating a film on Maharaj is beyond my capability. I believe that even if the finest directors in the world came together, no single film could ever truly do justice to our Maharaj.'
As Riteish Deshmukh turns director again with Raja Shivaji, we look at past actors who stepped behind the camera and delivered some of Hindi cinema's most memorable films.
Riteish Deshmukh brings earnestness to the role, but the gravitas of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj calls for a towering presence, resonant voice and sharp, piercing gaze, which are somewhat missing in Raja Shivaji, notes Mayur Sanap.
A prayer meet was held for Dharmendra at the Taj Lands End hotel in Bandra, north west Mumbai.
Sunny Deol hosted a special screening for Ikkis, his father Dharmendra's last film, on Monday.
While the heroes -- Salman Khan, Anil Kapoor and Fardeen Khan -- are still the same after 17 years, their leading ladies -- Bipasha Basu, Lara Dutt, Celina Jaitly and Esha Deol -- will not be a part of the sequel.
'We thought we'd be away from Mumbai for two or three years.' 'If only life were that simple!'
'I kept urging Salman to see Pokiri, and one day, past midnight, he finally turned up at a Mumbai preview theatre to see it. Nervously, I waited for Salman's reaction to Pokiri. After watching it, he walked past me without a word. I followed anxiously, and before sitting in his car, he just signalled thumbs up.'
Bengaluru FC secured a 2-1 victory over Mohammedan Sporting Club in their Indian Super League match, with goals from Ryan Williams and Ashique Kuruniyan.
Bengaluru FC defeated Mohammedan Sporting Club 2-1 in an ISL match, while Chennaiyin FC secured a win against Kerala Blasters.
Fardeen Khan hasn't been seen in these parts for a long time.
The star of this year's biggest grosser No Entry is getting married!
Genelia D'Souza threw a party for her husband Riteish Deshmukh as he turned 46 on December 17.
Akshay Kumar was not present but the rest of the cast of Khel Khel Mein -- including Taapsee Pannu, Fardeen Khan, Ammy Virk, Aditya Seal and Pragya Jaiswal -- made sure to promote their new song Hauli Hauli.
The young folk of Bollywood stepped out to watch Reema Kagti's new film, Superboys Of Malegaon, ahead of its release on February 28.
Sanjay Gupta's White Feather Films launched their new film, Acid Factory, at Aurus, Juhu, in the Western suburb of Mumbai.
Boney Kapoor, Anil Kapoor and Sanjay Kapoor's mother Nirmal Kapoor passed away aged 90 on Friday, May 2.
The starry ensemble of a whopping 18 cast members of Housefull 5 made for an epic frame as they gathered to launch the trailer of the upcoming goofy comedy.
Film folk looked gorgeous as they stepped out on the red carpet of the Mid-Day Showbiz Icons Awards, 2024.
June's OTT line-up looks entertaining. There's a lot coming up in theatres this month too.
Producer Ramesh Taurani's annual Diwali bash saw a lot of glamour and power couples in attendance.
Housefull 5 may not be getting rave reviews but it's got the thumbs up from audiences.
The actor had been caught with possession of cocaine in May 2001.
Ek Khiladi Ek Haseena director Suparn Verma gets ready with his next.
Fardeen Khan takes the world behind the scenes of his first theatrical release in 14 years, Khel Khel Mein, which is an ensemble film with Akshay Kumar, Taapsee Pannu, Vaani Kapoor, Ammy Virk, Aditya Seal and Pragya Jaiswal.
Trust Bollywood to know how to mix business with pleasure.
'Personal reasons required me to take some time off.'
'Besides my parents and son's loss, his passing was the biggest loss for me. He is missed very dearly. I will always be his 'Janasheen Celine'.'
The actors promote their latest film in a unique film.
The chemistry between the motley bunch of actors works in fits and starts but Akshay Kumar's gift of the gab, Taapsee's bumbling comedienne and Fardeen Khan's dry wit come out tops, notes Sukanya Verma.
The paintings were sold for a record Rs 100 crore to Mumbai-based businessman Guru Swarup Srivastava. \nSrivastava will auction the first 25 paintings on May 8.
'If there's something that is more progressive and more modern, I would love to do it.'
The actor was caught buying cocaine from a peddler named Nasir Shaikh on May 5, 2001, by the Narcotics Control Bureau.
Meghna Gulzar's upcoming Just Married aims to break Bollywood trends.
