Ananya drops a picture... Huma gets clicked by Akshay... Divyanka votes...
Director Paresh Mokashi talks about his film Harishchandrachi Factory, India's entry for Oscars 2010.
The IIFA weekend saw a bevy of Bollywood stars, with green carpet arrivals, performances and awards.
'We shot the song Zinda Banda for about six days.' 'We were dancing relentlessly for six days to a point when we thought our knees had started making sounds!' 'He was on set, every day, dancing next to us for all those six days.'
Check out the arrivals.
Avinash Arun, winner of the Crystal Bear at Berlinale for his directorial debut, Killa, shares a fascinating life story with Aseem Chhabra.
The couple exchanged their vows once again on their 50th wedding anniversary.
The 66th National Awards have been announced, and Hindi cinema has emerged a major winner.
Nishkant Kamat passed into the ages too soon, at just 50, but he left behind a repertoire of films which will carry on his legacy.
Award-winning 2004 Marathi film Shwaas will be released in Bengali, Hindi and several other languages
Queen, directed by Vikas Bahl, has picked up an award for Best Hindi film as well.
At seven, Saloni Daini is the youngest stand-up comedian in the telly world. She's the most talented in her age group too, proven by the fact that she won Colors' comedy reality show, Chhote Miyan, last week.
They realised that the Portuguese were better prepared to defend Daman than Dadra and Nagar Haveli. If reinforcements from Daman were to reach Silvassa, there was no chance of defeating the Portuguese. They decided that cutting Daman's communication lines would have to be their top priority before attacking Silvassa. A fascinating excerpt from Neelesh Kulkarni's new book, Uprising-The Liberation of Dadra and Nagar Haveli.
'Previously, when people used to meet each other, without any hesitation, they used to hug each other or shake hands.' 'But no longer.'
A look at the starry arrivals.
Reader Rohan Patil has sent us a photograph.
Jyoti Punwani examines the relevance of the Sairat, the hit Marathi film everyone is talking about, in today's times.
He was known for his art work in films like Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam, Jodhaa Akbar and Prem Ratan Dhan Payo.
We salute the late thespian in this compilation of his ten essentials movies that highlight his range and stature as an actor par excellence.
'It is very easy for me to choose different genres, but a lot of actors are still stuck in the same rut.'
Actresses from different film industries in India show off their moves in Himmatwala.
'The real change will happen when more powerful roles come to me.' 'I am looking forward to that change.'
Aseem Chhabra lists his favourite Indian films of 2021.
Tentatively titled Scam 2003: The Curious Case of Abdul Karim Telgi, the show will be adapted from the book Reporter Ki Diary, authored by Sanjay Singh, who is credited with breaking the story back in time.
Character actor Seema Deo looks back at her career in films, and the movie legends she's shared the screen with.
The most prestigious awards in cinema are announced as Girish Kulkarni wins the National Award for Best Actor as Byari and Deool win the Best Feature film award.
Actor/Director Praksahraj reflects the middle class man's struggles and the pitfalls of our education system, and is worth a watch.
'Working everyday gives me the most satisfaction. It really doesn't matter whether it is Housefull, Grand Masti, Ek Villain, Lai Bhari, Bluff Master or Tere Naal Love Hogaya. As long as I am working, and I am enjoying my work, that gives me satisfaction.' Riteish Deshmukh and his Bangistan co-star Pulkit Samrat discuss their upcoming film.
Lots of romance and action on OTT this week. Sukanya Verma lists her recommendations.
'Was pleasantly surprised to see him look even more handsome and healthy.
'Marriage was never a pit stop after which my life would change.'
After Prem Ratan Dhan Payo, it's time for another magnum opus to spread its wings into the regional market.
How many of the 319 films Aseem Chhabra watched in 2018 have you seen?
On planes, on Netflix, Amazon Prime, Hotstar, Zee5, Hulu, MUBI, Kanopy, film festivals... Aseem Chhabra tell us how he watched 309 films in 365 days.
Actress Usha Jadhav talks about her acclaimed film and her journey in the industry.
Junior Mehmood tells Patcy N about his career, how he got his nickname, and narrates some interesting anecdotes about the big stars he worked with.
'The world needs Gandhi now more than any other time in history.'
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