Hey Kai Navin? begins to falter, because the show leans too heavily into saccharine sentimentality, often choosing non-fussy conflicts over narrative depth, notes Mayur Sanap.
Chitra tells us how her strained relationship with her husband and mother-in-law gradually improved after her father-in-law passed away.
A political controversy has erupted in Kerala surrounding the marriage of a young woman, who gained attention during the Prayagraj Kumbh Mela, to a Muslim man at a temple. Claims that she was underage at the time of the marriage have led to investigations and accusations of political motives.
CPI(M) state secretary M V Govindan defends a Kerala temple marriage involving a young woman and her Muslim friend, amidst allegations of underage marriage and criticism from the Sangh Parivar. An investigation has been launched in Madhya Pradesh following claims about the woman's age.
In this new series on modern marriages, Payal* tells Divya Nair how she coped with the unexpected challenges that followed her impulsive marriage to her best friend.
A look into the tragic deaths of three young women in India, allegedly due to dowry-related harassment, highlights the persistent social and legal challenges in addressing this issue.
'I may be known in the South but in Bollywood, no one knows me, not yet. I just wanted to be seen.'
Actor Mouni Roy has issued her first statement regarding ongoing separation rumours with husband Suraj Nambiar, requesting privacy and urging media not to spread 'false narratives'.
A 25-year-old woman's family alleges dowry harassment and foul play after she died from a fall in Delhi. Her final calls for help haunt them as police investigate.
In an industry that thrives on reinvention, Candice Pinto has remained one of the few constants on the Indian runway.
In Dacoit: Ek Prem Katha, Mrunal Thakur is Saraswati and Adivi Sesh is Hari, but their story is far from simple.
Police in Jamshedpur have arrested a 20-year-old man in connection with the murder of a teenage girl whose body was found in a school. The accused, who was married, had a relationship with the victim and allegedly killed her after she pressured him for marriage.
Chand Mera Dil flickers like an LED bulb in an artificial sky instead of a real chand, sighs Mayur Sanap.
Shammi Kapoor and Mumtaz were at different stages in their lives -- he had already enjoyed stardom for a decade while she had just graduated to leading lady roles.
Two men were arrested for allegedly running a cyber fraud racket, posing as spiritual healers using fake female profiles and cheating victims through staged rituals and tantric remedies.
It's not the clothes or the rebellion that invites violence, but the mindset that continues to police and condition girls and encourages the perpetrator, instead of punishing the criminals. This lack of empathy is what ultimately brings The Kerala Story 2 down, observes Divya Nair.
Explore Bollywood's enduring fascination with infidelity as new films like Pati Patni Aur Woh Do and Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai continue a cinematic tradition of depicting adultery through various classic tropes and evolving narratives.
Director Shashant Shah counters online chatter around Chiraiya, saying the show tells an honest story with utmost sensitivity.
For all its oddball energy and earnest ambition, Fairy Folk cannot be missed, applauds Mayur Sanap.
'He is 500 times better than you think he is.'
Vijayta Pandit has revealed that Gaurav's father, onetime jubilee star Rajendra Kumar, made sure that she never signed another film with his son Kumar Gaurav despite filmmakers clamouring to repeat their pair.
Discover the inspiring journey of Komal Prabhu, called the Queen of GSB Cuisine, that saw her switch professions -- a Bharata Natyam dancer became a celebrated chef devoted to preserving traditional Gaud Saraswat Brahmin food traditions.
Ajai Rao fails to show the energy and vivaciousness required of his character
An electric current passed through me, and I couldn't figure out what hit me. Aarti David explores love and betrayal in this short story.
'We should want Saiyaara, Pati Patni Aur Woh Do, Animal and Dhurandhar to coexist. Let the audience decide what they connect with.'
'I was so busy doing Tamil and Telugu films that I didn't get time to consider Hindi films.'
Ahead of Daadi Ki Shaadi's release, here's looking at Bollywood's history of mature romances, from classics like Aandhi to modern hits like Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahani, which showed that love needs no retirement age.
Faridabad Police have arrested a man for allegedly murdering a woman whose body was discovered in Ballabgarh last week. The accused, Beeru, confessed to the crime, citing the victim's repeated demands for money and threats to report him to the police.
This Mother's Day, Aditi Govitrikar, actor, supermodel, wellness expert and India's first Mrs World encourages all women to prioritise themselves and embrace self-care without guilt.
A 35-year-old man has been arrested for allegedly defrauding over 500 women across India of more than Rs 2 crore through fake social media and dating app profiles.
As Nicole Kidman delivers yet another impressive performance in the OTT series Scarpetta, we explore some of her other compelling movies and shows.
Junaid Khan and Sai Pallavi's Ek Din has an intriguing premise that ultimately falters due to weak chemistry and an emotionally underwhelming payoff, discovers Sreeju Sudhakaran.
A Delhi court has acquitted a man and his family members in a dowry death case, citing the prosecution's failure to prove allegations of cruelty or dowry demand.
A Nashik court denied pre-arrest bail to a TCS employee accused of sexual harassment and forcible conversion, citing a 'systematic plan' to brainwash the victim and send her to Malaysia. The court emphasised the need for custodial interrogation to uncover the root of the case, highlighting the multi-dimensional nature of the alleged offence.
What The Devil Wears Prada 2 does really well is the chemistry between its characters, steered by a very likable cast, observes Mayur Sanap.
A 21-year-old bride-to-be in Delhi was attacked with acid, allegedly by the groom's girlfriend, during her pre-wedding celebrations. The victim is hospitalised with burns, and the attacker has been arrested.
The BJP, especially in its current edition under the prime minister, is clear that it seeks total exclusion of India's largest minority against whom it holds historical resentment, points out Aakar Patel.
Supreet Singh, filmmaker and co-founder of Red Dot Foundation, explains how the 4km long Infinite Saree is a larger campaign against all forms of sexual abuse, including marital rape.
Delhi Police have arrested three individuals, including a woman, for operating a honey-trap robbery module in the Mehrauli area. The woman would lure victims to secluded spots where her accomplices would rob them at knifepoint.
Ginny Wedss Sunny 2 is a humourless romcom weighed down by lazy writing and forced emotional conflicts.
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