'The city was not only a setting but also a major character in Sankar's stories, providing the readers insight into the ever-changing and complex nature of Calcutta,' observes Atanu Biswas.
Irish actress Jessie Buckley's powerful performance in Hamnet earns her an Oscar for Best Actress, marking a significant moment for Irish talent.
'Despite acting in some 100 films and television plays, people still remember the daadi of Hum Log.'
'It is a beautiful balance between traditional old-world sanskaars, and new generations opening up to new worlds without renouncing respect,' observes Sandeep Goyal.
Aryaman Vikram Birla transitions from a promising cricket career to owning the Royal Challengers Bengaluru IPL team.
Teri Baaton Mein Aise Uljha Jiya releases on February 9.
Riz Ahmed's new series Bait delivers a bitingly humorous, and topical commentary on a British-Pakistani actor's audacious journey auditioning for James Bond, challenging traditional casting norms and exploring complex themes of identity and representation.
'Whenever I feel low, I watch Chupke Chupke.'
'Gandhi was Thakur and Gabbar was Jinnah.'
Amazon Prime Video promises big releases coming up this year!
Are we living in those primitive times when same-sex relationships qualified as stone-pelting offences, asks Subhash K Jha?
'Both Dhurandhar films in the spy universe have carved out legendary benchmarks for Indian cinema, and they'll be studied for generations across the globe.'
'Dilip Kumar was a dream. The only regret I have in life is that I could not give him his last hit.' 'He loved every minute that he was on the set. I had set up a particularly long shot.' 'We did a number of takes mostly because somewhere he would mess up his line.' 'Then he sat down and fired himself: "Apne aap ko actor samajhta hai! Dilip Kumar! Acting toh aati nahin tujhe".' 'He shot again and did a great job.'
Did you have to run away and get married? Did you marry against your parents wishes? What advice would you have for those in a similar situation?
Here's a quick look at the Bollywood movies list of 2026. Lots of interesting titles and genres coming right up!
From emotional showdowns to the ultimate happily-ever-afters, we recap 10 times Bollywood showed us couples fighting their gharwale for their love.
'The love I have received has been overwhelming.' 'I pause and think about the fact that people have their own lives, their own struggles, a hundred responsibilities -- and yet, they take a moment to tell me they felt something because of my work.' 'That means more to me than I can put into words.'
Here's every tiny detail you need to know about one of the most high-profile, intimate celebrity weddings of the season.
'In our days, we used to write letters and then there used to be phone calls.' 'We would give blank calls.' 'Now, just listen to the songs.' 'Romance has changed.'
We invited readers to share stories of how they met their spouses and interesting anecdotes about their wedding day. Naveen Singh shares his story.
Discovering the stunning land of breathtaking temples.
Naveen Krishna and Ajay's good performances apart, it is Rajashekhar's directorial abilities which stands out in the film. Raadhika looks good in song sequences.
The film will connect with the urban audience, especially the youth.
The film stars Sundeep Kishan and Regina Cassandra in the lead.
'I want to show bearded men actually caring and loving for their sons or a woman from Pakistan in a position of power. How radical is that?'
'Taskaree gave me a chance to play a good character I've never played before.'
Romance and action rule the roost on this week's OTT special. Take your pick from Sukanya Verma's eclectic menu.
An awards season full of twists, upsets, and shifting narratives culminated in a night that defied early predictions. The Best Actor race delivered the biggest surprise, as momentum, controversy, and changing perceptions reshaped the field.
'The moment some news comes where somebody is accused of some crime, we are so quick to judge that person and call them a criminal, if that person is a very unlikable person. If we like that person, we immediately absolve her.'
The cheerful mood of the Paan Ki Dukaan song launch was briefly interrupted when Shahid Kapoor was mobbed by fans on stage.
You have to decide whether you want to spend the rest of your life unhappily married or are brave enough to go it alone, counsels Rediff's Love Guru.
Veteran Indian sports journalist S Thyagarajan, renowned for his hockey coverage, has died at the age of 85 after battling age-related ailments. He covered six Olympics and nine Asian Games during his career.
Telugu actor Varun Sandesh will star in yet another love story, Nuvvala Nennila.
Ranbir Kapoor: 'I'm working very hard for two-three years on the movies that I'm doing.'
Faadu: A Love Story looks like one of those old movies with a socialist bent that glorified honest poverty and looked down upon ambition and enterprise, notes Deepa Gahlot.
You can compound money. You cannot compound being young and stupidly in love. So? 'Don't Play Small' this Valentine's Day
'I have been in love where I had no identity of my own. I had also broken up because I was strong-headed in the relationship.'
Anurag talks about the projects that he has in hand post No Smoking.
Sudipto Basu tells us how he met his wife after a long wait.
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