"It's a pity that because there are no big names attached to it, Sony Liv did not go all out to promote this dark and gripping series, the way they did with a Scam 1992. They should have made it track more to ensure it reached more people."
Shatranj Ke Khilari was Satyajit Ray's first Hindi film. The Master set the Premchand story against the backdrop of the First War of Independence in 1857. Bijoya Ray, his wife, reveals fascinating glimpses behind the making of the epic in this exclusive excerpt from her memoir.
Ajit Mishra, vice president, Research, Religare Broking, answers your queries.
Who knows what would have happened if the dice of fate had not gone Viv's way during the Delhi Test?
Among the mourners were Anupam Kher who acted with Sridevi in many movies, and Satish Kaushik who acted with and directed her.
Did you know that the original choice for the title role in Piku was not Deepika Padukone? It was Parineeti Chopra.
'They don't have a political strategy so they are going to try to deal with it purely as a law and order problem.' 'They will try to use the same strategy they have repeatedly used since 2014 in Kashmir.' 'Mr Modi has landed in a situation where he faces the possible prospect of not only being unable to Indianise Kashmir, but his actions may end up making the rest of India a virtual carbon copy of Kashmir.'
Shatranj Ke Khilari was Satyajit Ray's first Hindi film. The Master set the Premchand story against the backdrop of the First War of Independence in 1857. Bijoya Ray, his wife, reveals fascinating glimpses behind the making of the epic in this exclusive excerpt from her memoir.
"Let me explain to you that we were not trapped by your 'googlies'. Our two Sikh Ministers went to Kartarpur Sahib to offer prayers in the Holy Gurudwara", she said.
Rahul knew this was coming. That 'dirt' would be dug up.
Sukanya Verma lists memorable instances of stars entertaining kids over the years.
'Shah Rukh Khan is a born entertainer.' 'From five year olds to a 105 year old, Shah Rukh will charm and entertain everyone.' 'With Salman, a lot of people have come back intimidated.' 'But I enjoy my adventures with Salman because you just have to be yourself.'
A cheap version of his opus Jodhaa Akbar, Ashutosh Gowariker's Panipat falls flat on its face at every end, with lacklustre writing and terrible character definition proving to be the movie's ultimate undoing, feels Rediff reader Anu Gopinath.
A look at all the star arrivals.
Joginder Tuteja looks at how well Hindi remakes perform at the box office.
We bet you can't handle their hawtness!
Pictures from Bollywood's latest wedding.
A day after Dhaka was liberated on December 16, 1971, then US President Richard Nixon was told by his strategic advisor Henry Kissinger that he had 'saved West Pakistan,' according to confidential papers since declassified by the US department of state.
According to the short order, Sharif will have to submit two surety bonds worth Rs 10 million each for his release in the case.
It is the most potent symbol of India's soft power -- more perhaps than the IT industry and our managerial skill, notes Vanita Kohli-Khandekar
'I reached Bhopal the day after the gas tragedy; the smell was still in the air. It was a professional hazard but I was not scared.'
From Pari to PadMan, it's all there in the movies this year!
'...It won't help the party run a peaceful and equitable India,' warns Vir Sanghvi.
Sanjay Khan goes back in time with memories of the Mysore fire tragedy.
'Trump's new discovery is that Pakistan and its army are virtually god's gift to mankind.' 'They are required to facilitate a relatively orderly American exit from Afghanistan,' points out Ambassador G Parthasarathy, who served as India's high commissioner to Pakistan.
The Committee of Administrator on Saturday sought an explanation from Board of Control for Cricket in India's CEO Rahul Johri after an anonymous account of alleged sexual harassment by him was shared on social media as part of the ongoing #metoo movement.
Why Ajay Devgn will play football... Did Mahesh Bhatt fling a chappal at Kangana... Breaking Bollywood news from Subhash K Jha.
It was batters who mostly lead their teams to victories and some into the knock-outs. While Mumbai trailblazer Sarfaraz Khan continues to find the big runs, Baba Indrajith's consistency wasn't enough for Tamil Nadu to make even the top two in Group H.
'Time is throwing something at you, one should grab such opportunities right away.'
Keep it simple as long as it is engaging and you are both enjoying texting each other back and forth.
The Republic nominee said, 'I created lot of jobs, built great structures. Sure those are sacrifices.'
Sigh. It has been a year since we lost the acting legend.
'Akshay is in the same phase that probably Mr Bachchan has gone through.' 'He has that kind of success and stardom, but he does not let it go to his head.' 'That's what I love about him.'
Joginder Tuteja looks at the numerous times Mr Bachchan has played an older man.
Saturday filled with movie promotions and sports...
Oscar-winning music composer A R Rahman has agreed to be a Goodwill Ambassador of the Indian Olympic contingent for the Rio Games. He joins cricket icon Sachin Tendulkar, ace shooter Abhinav Bindra and Bollywood star Salman Khan, who all had earlier accepted the role offered by the Indian Olympic Association.
Irrfan wishes his co-stars as the release date of Karwaan is out.
Bollywood celebrated Raksha Bandhan with their siblings over the weekend, and posted lovely pictures on Instagram.
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