Sukanya Verma looks at the jhoola, and how it's an unforgettable part of many a Bollywood imagery in celebration, romance, frolic and, sometimes, even menace.
Many big Bollywood's big movies have been pushed forward to 2021, thanks to the COVID-19 pandemic and lockdown. Among them are quite a few bio-pics.
Shooting is underway for Amitabh Bachchan's Goodbye, Shah Rukh Khan's Pathan, Salman Khan's Tiger 3 and Prabhas and Saif Ali Khan's Adipurush among other films.
Sukanya Verma celebrates chandeliers on celluloid and their most memorable moments in Hindi films.
'I wouldn't say it's difficult to enter the film industry because Hindi films have evolved, and newcomers are always welcome.'
The prayer service for Veeruji, who passed into the ages on May 27, was held at ISKCON, in Juhu, north west Mumbai.
Even as Sonam Kapoor threw a Diwali party, Amitabh Bachchan hosted a grand celebration too.
'Tiger Shroff plays Aamir Khan's underdog who must win the sports event from privileged students.'
The greatest films on the kotha culture are the ones with the best poetry and music.
1997: Sukanya Verma offers a recap of its memorable imagery.
A look at the inside pictures
Sukanya Verma looks at the recent spate of book-to-screen adaptations.
Joginder Tuteja looks at the new couples in the movies.
Priyanka Chopra plays mum to an 18 year old! Bolly Gupshup with Subhash K Jha.
Joginder Tuteja takes a look at the film projects that are on floors now.
'If the film is not released, there will be a loss of only Rs 200 crore.' 'But if it is released, for many years the soul and pride of our nation will be sold.'
Will Varun Dhawan's Coolie No 1 be a bigger hit than Govinda's hilarious original?
Sukanya Verma lists the memorable use of trees in Hindi movies.
The Bollywood legend choreographed more than 2,000 songs.
Joginder Tuteja looks at the most successful teachers in Hindi movies.
Joginder Tuteja looks at movies that did well despite controversy.
Though PeeCee has invited her Bollywood friends, only Hrithik is likely to attend.
Kunal Kapoor's bland portrayal cannot bring out Babur's fascinating persona or self-deprecating temperament, feels Sukanya Verma.
Here's what your favourtie Bollywood celebrities are tweeting.
Prepping for Sanjay Leela Bhansali's Padmavati, remembering Rajesh Khanna and Raaj Kumar's exclusive tramp club and picking Ranbir Kapoor's best performance in my Super Filmi Week.
Sukanya Verma lists significant memories in our 1996 recap.
He dismissed social media reports that Muslim youths were detained or arrested, and urged people to not pay attention to rumours, but follow the district administration's guidelines.
'She was gutsy and rebellious enough to take on roles other more conventional actresses wouldn't dare and she excelled in them.'
The film faces opposition from fringe Rajput groups, who allege that it distorts history and show Queen Padmavati in "poor light".
Here's a look at the trailer launch of Rowdy Rathore on Monday.
The FIR by the Bihar police says Rs 15 crore was siphoned off from Sushant's account.' 'During the probe, we found he had Rs 18 crore in his account of which around Rs 4.5 crore are still there.'
Sukanya Verma raises a toast to the man and his movie magic.
Joginder Tuteja looks at the upcoming films and their release dates.
With so many films shifted to the new year, it's going to be a busy year for Bollywood's actors.
As means of transport or metaphor, the romance of trains is unmistakable in Hindi cinema.
Sukanya Verma lets her imagination run wild!
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