As Election 2024 hurtles towards result day in a medley of mangalsutra, mujra, mutton, machli and other barbs, these may sound like character names from Hindi comics of yore. Instead, these are the mocking, sometimes vicious monikers given by political rivals to each other.
'Who are Omar Abdullah and Mehbooba Mufti to issue certificates?'
'A good, caring gentleman who understands my sport is crucial.'
Uttam Ghosh offers his take on Modi's jibe and Mamata's retort.
Amitabh Bachchan shared a series of pictures from the sets of Kaun Banega Crorepati, as he started shooting for a new season on Sunday.
As the show comes out with its 14th edition on August 7, Sukanya Verma lists five big reasons for Kaun Banega Crorepati's enduring popularity.
Sukanya Verma recaps all those events from 25 years ago.
'All through the making of Dil Daulat Aur Duniya, Rajesh Khanna never acknowledged me.' 'Dev Anand couldn't carry off a dhoti in Insaaniyat. He told me that he would never wear one again.' 'Shammi Kapoor and I began on an icy note during Raajkumar, but once the cold vibes thawed, we became the best of buddies.'
'Here are 25 stories special to me for one reason too many,' says Sukanya Verma who scored 25 years writing about the movies last week.
An ultra-violent film about violence, Kill's greatest accomplishment isn't its death count alone but to challenge our perception of violence, observes Sukanya Verma.
A day after being granted bail by the Supreme Court in the Delhi excise policy case, AAP MP Sanjay Singh walked out of Tihar jail on Wednesday and said it was not a time to celebrate but struggle as scores of party workers gathered to greet him.
Subhash K Jha doffs his hat to the musical genius R D Burman on his 30th death anniversary on January 4.
'It is the first-time voters and the agnostics who are often influenced by political advertising.' 'These swing voters tend to make a huge difference in the outcome of any election.'
Sukanya Verma quizzes you to find out just how much you know about the movies.
The young singer sings Lata Mangeshkar's memorable song from Woh Kaun Thi.
'If my brother was a criminal they could have filed a case against him and put him on trial. Why kill him?' This is not justice.'
She was utter perfection in the high-shine standout piece.
Dono looks like a perfect family entertainer that audiences would love to tune in to, observes Mayur Sanap.
Could it be about clout? Given its size and influence, RIL doesn't need the media for that, notes Vanita Kohli-Khandekhar.
'You suddenly realise that in this entire big scheme of things, you're just one speck.'
'I just love being an actor because that's the only profession where you get an opportunity to do stuff like this, right?' 'You can be a detective one day and a common man the next... and then you can be a serial killer!'
She will kabzao your heart with her slick style.
Anupam Kher bumps into Anushka-Virat... Sonakshi has a message... Neha tells us what she loves to do...
>Rohini Acharya, Lalu Yadav's daughter who donated her kidney to her father in December 2022, is on her introductory campaign trail in the constituency that has been represented by her father four times.
When he left his job in Calcutta to go to Bombay to become a film actor, Amitabh Bachchan took his driver's license along.
'Pankaj Udhasji took the Ghazal to the masses. He was a wonderful singer, but more importantly he was a wonderful human being.'
'I have made a new rule: When I'm having my morning tea, a guy keeps the harmonium on my bed.' 'So while I'm writing what my plan for the day is, that harmonium is in front of me and I do riyaz of 40-50 minutes.'
The court's order came on a lawsuit by the veteran actor alleging exploitation of his "publicity rights as a celebrity" by several individuals, including the person behind a "KBC lottery" to scam the public.
Sukanya Verma remembers the Boss in 30 of his underrated, overlooked gems in Hindi film music.
Soha Ali Khan brought in the New Year with her mum Sharmila Tagore at the Pataudi palace.
'I felt very, very good sitting on the hot seat. It's a different feeling altogether.'
The Congress on Wednesday said the Supreme Court judgment on certain matters relating to transactions by the Adani Group has proven to be 'extraordinarily generous' to Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) and asserted that the party's fight against crony capitalism and its ill-effects on prices, employment and inequalities will continue.
Sukanya Verma quizzes you to find out just how much you know about the movies.
Bachchan is currently shooting Kaun Banega Crorepati, and wonders if KBC will see a hiatus till he recovers.
'I worked with a lot of stylish handsome actors like Shammi Kapoor, Rajesh Khanna and Feroz Khan. Lekin Devsaab ki toh baat hi kuch alag thi.'
Mahira Sharma creates her own Bollywood style tunes.
On the hunt for new ways to incorporate colour delicately into your wardrobe? Look no further!
'One day, just like that, without even saying goodbye, he was gone.'
