'It was one of the greatest learnings in my life to see someone like the great Amitabh Bachchan go through such a tough phase.' 'He had been there, done it all and really didn't need to prove himself.' 'Yet, he channelised it all and came out with one of his best performances,' Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra tells Savera R Someshwar/Rediff.com in a fascinating conversation about the films he has made and the actors he has worked with.
Indonesia is set to retain the hosting rights of the 2018 Asian Games and avoid an International Olympic Committee (IOC) ban after resolving a row over the use of the Olympic rings logo.
Television actress Manini Mishra talks about her newest project, her varied interests and what exactly is happening in the Indian TV scene.
Sukanya Verma offers some amazing opening scenes in Hindi films that fuels an excitement for what happens next.
The powerful image of the distraught man, struggling to reach home in Begusarai, almost 1,200 km away during the nationwide lockdown, was widely shared across all media, becoming a defining image of the trauma of lakhs of migrant labourers stranded away from home.
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'Rafi was singing for Hanuman and I was singing for Ravan.' 'C Ramachandra corrected Rafisaab and he became red in the face.' 'I asked Anna (Ramachandra), "How could you do this?"' 'He replied, "How could I not do this? My song was being spoilt".'
...It was original, feels Syed Firdaus Ashraf.
'A whole universe of feelings and moods went into them.'
Kaamyaab makes you feel sad about the condition of character actors in the movies, but it won't hold you for too long, says Moumita Bhattacharjee.
'They wil show the whole world see how this government is treating its farmers.'
Obviously, Twitter was abuzz and #HappyBirthdayDravid was the top trending topic.
'Ever since I heard about his death this morning, I have not been able to control my tears,' says Patcy N who interviewed the actor often
It was Dev Anand's dream to put Indian cinema on the world map and he thought Guide was the perfect film for it.
He later went on to clarify his stance, tweeting that his words were taken out of context.
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Inside the narrow alleys of the basti, two CRPF companies -- around 150 armed guards -- have been deployed to keep a check on any unnecessary movement, reports Ruchika Chitravanshi.
What do *you* think of the Tiger Zinda Hai trailer?
In this special series, we re-visit great Hindi film classics. Today, we look back at Raj Kapoor's Awara.
'Did you read Harbhajan's comments about Ashwin? He was out of order there. What is first spinner and second spinner? Spinner is a spinner,' said Engineer during a talk show organised by Legends Club at the Cricket Club of India in Mumbai on Wednesday.
I have been forced to retire at the age of 45. I wanted to go on a pilgrimage, but Advaniji asked me not to go. I have never asked for any post, but was hoping that I would be given some responsibility. But it did not happen."
Salman appeared to compare Manu's jail term with his own. Hand resting on his chest, Bhai declared, 'Yehi hota hai jab koi nirdosh ko jail hoti hai.'
Rajesh Khera has been ousted out of Jassi Jaisi Koi Nahin.
'Sreesanth is genuine and has a rebellious attitude.'
'I was attracted to Javed because he was exactly like my father.'
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One of the biggest successes of Feroz Khan's career, Qurbani co-starring Vinod Khanna and Zeenat Aman, oozes style, sizzle and just about enough substance to carve a niche of its own.
It would have helped Raees' creative -- not box office -- cause to have the courage of its conviction and not turn Raees into the story of a whimpering, sanskari gangster, feels Prasanna D Zore.
Love, fear, sadness, and many more, seen through the filmi lens.
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Prolific and passionate, Omji's cinema is far more valuable than we think.
Kushwaha said Kumar remarks that the JD-U would not join the Modi cabinet reminded him of 'sour grapes'.
One of the most attractive things in a movie romance is to watch two people fall in love over a date or two.
'When I decided to undertake the protest march, I didn't think of the repercussions or how I would look on television.'
'A witless thriller so far removed from reality yet so consumed by its own self-seriousness, no amount of slick photography, soaring soundtrack or steady supply of conspiracy can salvage its tepid material,' notes Sukanya Verma.
Here's what your favourite Bollywood celebrities are tweeting.
In a tribute to yesteryear actress Fearless Nadia, an Australian composer presents a magnificent film and music show.
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