It was a muted Independence Day celebrations because of the dawn-to-dusk general strike called by multiple militant outfits and the loss of lives and property of hundreds of people over the last three months in the ethnic strife.
'Creative impulses ek lifetime mein pura nahi ho payega.'
Sukanya Verma lists memorable instances of stars entertaining kids over the years.
Sukanya Verma looks at the various baap-beti equations depicted on the screen.
What should be a cautionary tale on choosing your one-night stands with care becomes another lousy attempt to rehash the Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge formula by cooking up one implausible scenario after another, notes Sukanya Verma.
Perfect occasion to list 30 real-life educators whose unique methods, unwavering dedication or scholarly persona impressed us.
Perfect occasion to list 30 real-life educators whose unique methods, unwavering dedication or scholarly persona impressed us.
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.
A look at the top tweets from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.
'I was to do Sanam Bewafa but it had a contract that my father was not okay with.'
Pandit, who has been appointed in the revamped Censor Board, tries to justify himself.
'Thanks to Chhaava's success, I now have the creative freedom to pick and choose.'
Aamir Khan steps into Tom Hanks' shoes. Think it's a good fit?
Joginder Tuteja presents the movie milestones in Shah Rukh Khan's career.
Twenty years ago, Aziz Mirza had the foresight to predict the great discord India would witness and revolt against, notes Sukanya Verma.
The tweet validated the insanity, that she could believe I would bribe someone.' 'I felt that's it. It's over. And she can never come back to my life.'
A low down on the Salman-SRK special episode on Bigg Boss!
'In a world which is full of categories, hatred and ideologies, there was this basic decency.'
The late R D Burman has inspired music, musicians and movie titles. On his 75th birth anniversary on June 27, we celebrate the legend all over again.
*Everyone* in Bollywood celebrated the man who has become such an integral part of the industry.
Take a look. Got a favourite? Vote.
From cool to cocky, fun to furious, stern to sanskari, here are all the crazy lessons you can learn from Bollywood dads this Father's Day.
On the actor's 54th birthday on November 2, we write another tome about the boy with big dreams and a regrettable haircut, who defied incredible odds to become one of the most loved actors on the planet.
'When we make such stories, that's when we see how tough it is.' 'Our grandmother may narrate a story of a rakshas, but to create that is like chewing peanuts made up of iron!'
Manish Malhotra has been wowing us with his onscreen fashion designs for 30 years.
As the old Parliament building hosted a session one last time, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday bid a poignant farewell recalling the country's first PM Jawaharlal Nehru's iconic 'tryst with destiny' speech for continuing to inspire everyone and another predecessor Atal Bihari Vajpayee's 'governments may come and go' remark.
Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge used poetry and humour to take swipes at the government on Monday, saying nothing will be accomplished by changing names, and went on to recall how first prime minister Jawaharlal Nehru's 'inclusive' approach of involving opposition parties had led to the laying of a strong foundation for the Constitution.
Weddings, holidays, award functions, throwbacks, festivals, family time or fooling around, 2023 saw a variety of posts beaming in joy. Of which these 25 Instagram moments of Bollywood stars are Sukanya Verma's favourites.
Here are 10 occasions when Holi held special significance on celluloid.
Sukanya Verma looks at the debutants of that year and how they've fared since.
As electric they are on silver screen, Deepika Padukone and Alia Bhatt aren't quite chat show meat, feels Sukanya Verma.
Basu Chatterjee's films have wonderful songs, 10 of which Joginder Tuteja lists here.
Romance died, came alive and lives on forever, off screen or on it, in Sukanya Verma's fabulously filmi week.
From the hilariously funny Harold and Kumar series, Kal Penn moves on to the more serious Bhopal: A Prayer For Rain, his first Hindi film. On the 30th anniversary of the Bhopal gas tragedy, the actor discusses his movie with Vaihayasi Pande Daniel/ Rediff.com
Games Sukanya Verma learned at the movies.
'I want to show that we are also part of this society and want to participate just as much, whether it is for security or whatever community work there.'
Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahani packs in abundant entertainment and hat tips to the KJo brand, observes Sukanya Verma.
'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.
