Historians claim that Jodha was Akbar's daughter-in-law, and not his wife.
We remember some of Nitin Chandrakant Desai most influential works.
Sukanya Verma quizzes you to find out just how much you know about the movies.
'Rajesh Vivek always revealed much more of the character than what was written in the script.'
2020 could well have been a year of biopics with females taking centre-stage. After Chhapaak, it was time for Shakuntala Devi and Gangubai Kathiawadi to release later in the year with many more in the pipeline for 2021.
'Kriti Sanon is a superb actress, she looks Maharashtrian, and has not done a historical either.' 'Sanjay Dutt has gone to another level of persona. He hasn't done a historical either.'
Here's a how-to guide for when you feel like taking your statement necklace out for a spin!
Joginder Tuteja looks at movies that did well despite controversy.
Cinematographer Kiran Deohans, who has worked in films like Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak, Aks, Kabhie Khushi Kabhie Gham, Jodhaa Akbar and Agneepath, discusses the films that have inspired him.
Costume design is based on the director's perception, fashion design on the designer's perception of fashion trends, says Neeta.
Listening to the soundtrack of Khelein Hum Jee Jaan Sey, with its brimming sentimentality and fearless fervour, lends an inexplicable satisfaction that comes from seeing a movie.
The director plans a film on the Chittagong Uprising of the early 1930s, starring Abhishek Bachchan.
Ashutosh Gowariker is ready with yet another period film, Khelein Hum Jee Jaan Sey.
The actor discusses his film, family and his life.
Believe it or not, our desi Greek God is all of 50 today. Celebrating Bollywood's golden star with 10 of his coolest introduction scenes.
Meet Madhu Rye, the author whose novel -- Kimball Ravenswood -- is being made into a film by Ashutosh Gowariker. The film is a romantic comedy titled What's Your Raashee? and will star Harman Baweja and Priyanka Chopra.
Sajid-Wajid's music in this film is better than what we've seen from them so far.
Ashutosh Gowariker talks about his new film, Whats Your Raashee?
Ashutosh Gowariker on directing the actress and Hurman Baweja in What's Your Raashee.
Kiiran Deohans picks his Top 5 Best cinematographers in Bollywood.
Ashutosh Gowariker talks about directing his latest period film Khelein Hum Jee Jaan Sey, life after What's your Rashee, and more.
ECL Finance Company MD and three officials were on Tuesday quizzed for nearly eight hours by the Raigad police in Maharashtra probing the alleged suicide of film art director Nitin Desai, an official said.
Tejaswini Lonari will play Padmini in one of the shows, Chittod Ki Rani Padmini Ka Johur. The show profiles the beautiful queen, as it tells a story of beauty, loyalty, courage and sacrifice.
Photographer Sameer Belvalkar who has shot Jodhaa Akbar, My Name is Khan and We are Family, takes us through some of his great stills.
Ashutosh Gowariker's next movie is a romantic comedy What's Your Raashee? starring Priyanka Chopra and Harman Baweja. It is based on a Gujarati novel Kimball Ravenswood by Shri Madhu Rye.
Bhojpuri actor Manoj Tiwari will produce and star in a Hindi film on the founder of the Suri dynasty, Sher Shah Suri.
Even as the Hindi film Jodhaa Akbar evoked some protests across the nation, an Urdu/Hindi movie on Islam -- Al Risalah -- has raised the hackles of Muslims in Hyderabad.
In a hurriedly-called press conference in Mumbai, Gowarikar said that his film was based on historical facts and that he had done no wrong.
The singer will be sharing screen space with Akshay Kumar and Katrina Kaif in Sonu Sood's picture, Singhh is King!
Meet Nitin Desai, the man behind the grand sets of the period drama Chittod Ki Rani Padmini Ka Johur on television.
In what is being termed as the biggest hit of 2008, based on its first 10-days box office collection, Shah Rukh Khan starrer Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi has managed to collect about Rs 60 crore so far, of which nearly half has come from the overseas markets.
Yuvvraaj is a triumphant score from the maestro. For all its meticulous arrangement and old-world grandeur, it's essentially deep-rooted in timeless melody, which seldom disappoints.
A cheap version of his opus Jodhaa Akbar, Ashutosh Gowariker's Panipat falls flat on its face at every end, with lacklustre writing and terrible character definition proving to be the movie's ultimate undoing, feels Rediff reader Anu Gopinath.
While we still recover from her glitzy allure as a 10th century royal in all her Chola era bedecked glory, Sukanya Verma looks at the many times she made our jaws drop as silver screen's undisputed jewel queen.
Yes, it's all mumkin in Amin Hajee's world!
On her 47th birthday on November 1, Sukanya Verma showcases 15 of her most memorable silver screen costumes.
Edelweiss ARC, in a statement, denied that any undue pressure was brought to bear on Desai for loan recovery.
We list down some of the memorable performances as historical figures.
Joginder Tuteja looks at Hrithik's biggest hits over the years.
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