'You have to separate the concept of India as a nation State which is very young and the Upanishadic wisdom which is timeless.'
Zainab played a small part in M F Husain's film Meenaxi: A Tale of Three Cities in 2004.
'I have the courage to make mistakes,' says Designer Anamika Khanna, who has brought India international renown.
The Old War Office (OWO) of Britain's World War II era prime minister Winston Churchill opened its doors as a brand-new luxury hotel in London with a glittering launch event, complete with surprise musical performances by musicians Lord Andrew Lloyd Webber and Andrea Bocelli. Princess Anne - the Princess Royal, the sister of King Charles III, officially unveiled the plaque for The OWO after a tour of the hotel with Hinduja Group co-chairman GP Hinduja on Tuesday evening. British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak also made a quick stopover, along with parliamentarians, entrepreneurs, hoteliers and stars of film and television.
'He is one of the most down-to-earth and hardworking guys I know, and that's true of all superstars, including Bachchan sahab.'
Aseem Chhabra lists his favorite 2023 films -- a healthy blend of Bollywood, Hindi indies and some of the best work that is being done in Tamil, Malayalam, Kannada and Bengali cinema.
Guess who stars in this ensemble film?
'He treated stars and assistants with the same unfailing courtesy.'
Wearing an all-black ensemble, Anushkha Sharma kept her sunglasses on as she navigated through a throng of photographers and fans.
Vipul Shah on directing Ajay Devgn, Salman Khan and Asin in London Dreams.
Hollywood's big release Gladiator II saw a royal premiere in London, as the cast was greeted warmly by King Charles III.
'After Om's untimely demise, he would call us every Sunday for the next two years to ask, "How are you doing my dear? How's the young fella?"'
Dunki doesn't have any repeat value unlike other Hirani films. And that perhaps is saying a lot, notes Mayur Sanap.
Shanaya is a cool cat... Sai visits the National War Memorial... Sonakshi tries a Diwali look...
Shilpa in Wonderland... Kajol is optimistic... Dia is enjoying Sri Lanka...
Rakul is a denim girl... Raashii in London... Fatima in Amsterdam...
Parineeti gets a haircut... Mallika has a question ... Manushi shares a throwback pic...
'Paap Aur Punya was not a success but I recall it with fondness because we had so much fun.' 'In one sequence, Shashi gets beaten by goons.' 'Saif toddled into the frame to rescue his Shashi Uncle from these bad people since no one else was doing the needful!'
Kareena Kapoor Khan's much-awaited film The Buckingham Murders is set release on September 13 and Hansal Mehta's directorial venture sure looks like a promising crime thriller.
Andrea Jeremiah will play the leading lady in the film.
'When I started to step into the West in 2006, I believed India was not going to be the back end.' 'I understood that no film-maker wants to believe that they are outsourcing their creativity to a low-end place.' 'The application of technology in the hands of our Indian artistes is identical to any of our artists in the West.' 'Nobody in the world can say this shot was done in India and that in London.'
The film hits Indian shores on June 29.
Ranveer poses...Tara's spring in London...Amy celebrates...
How did Bollywood's power couples celebrate NYE? We take a look.
From the looks of it, she's a chota packet bada dhamaka!
Sukanya Verma quizzes you to find out just how much you know about the movies.
'The Iranians are very resilient people. So even when they are throttled, they try their best to survive.'
'It must have been the nervous excitement of shooting with THE Amitabh Bachchan. I had kept tossing and turning all night. The next morning, I promptly fainted in my choreographer Farah Khan's arms. When I came round, I heard Amitji saying, 'Please don't faint. I promise I'll dance well.''
'...be it a comedy, thriller or a love story.' 'The bhindi costs Rs 30 per kilo, but the price of potato remains unchanged.'
What can you say about a Paresh Rawal comedy where only Sanjay Mishra offers great comic relief, wonders Prasanna D Zore.
Music sensation Ed Sheeran made a surprise appearance during Diljit Dosanjh's ongoing Dil-Luminati Tour in Birmingham.
Deepa Gahlot picks the top 10 Karan Johar films -- some that he directed and others that he produced or co-produced -- that you can watch on steaming platforms.
Varun's constant khubsoorati... Parineeti gets snapped in London... Malaika in magic light...
The award was presented for his outstanding contribution to cinema.
Rashmika says 'I love you'... Rekha floors Sayani... Kriti plays Do Patti...
Just where do Bollywood's glam stars holiday?
Did you know Dev Anand worked as a clerk at a salary of Rs 85 before he became an actor?
Christmas romance, heists, thrillers, it's all there on OTT this week. Sukanya Verma lists her recommendations.
At 70 minutes long, London Confidential is a crisp watch, notes Joginder Tuteja.
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