'If people think that films that are happy or light, or comedy or romance are not substantial, that's not true.' 'I was really happy when this award was given for Thiruchitrambalam because it highlights that.'
Keerthy Suresh wed her boyfriend Antony Thattil in Goa in a traditional Iyengar ceremony on December 12.
The producers of Nachom-ia Kumpasar sent their entry to the Oscars privately in two categories -- Best Foreign Film and Best Background Score.
Movie stars celebrate Makar Sankranti, Pongal and Lohri in their special ways.
Kiran Rao's Laapataa Ladies has been picked as India's official entry for Oscars 2025.
Mithun Chakraborty started from scratch in bit roles and had no Godfather backing him. Yet, remarkably, his career now straddles six decades and he continues to win acclaim, observes Dinesh Raheja.
'Mrinal jethu gave a new perspective to Indian Cinema.'
'He is one of the most down-to-earth and hardworking guys I know, and that's true of all superstars, including Bachchan sahab.'
'Or because I am getting a s**tload of money.'
Queen, directed by Vikas Bahl, has picked up an award for Best Hindi film as well.
'It was inspired by the Hamas attack and was like their attack -- well planned and well executed.'
The action comes alive in New Delhi.
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Like the Filmfare awards and Hollywood's Oscar awards, there are some amazing facts you may not have known about India's most prestigious awards.
'If you don't get married, it's not a crime. If you do, it's not an achievement either.'
During his recent appearance on the show, Ranveer Allahbadia asked a contestant whether they would rather watch their parents have sex for the rest of their life or join them once and put a stop to it.
Shyam Benegal, the shining beacon of the Indian cinema, was laid to rest on Tuesday around 3 pm with full state honours and a three-gun salute at Shivaji Park, central Mumbai.
The love for the festival of colours is not restricted to just songs and moments in the movies. The various hues of colours are used in film titles for dramatic effect too.
'I am a spontaneous actor. I follow what works for the character.'
'A struggling actor once came to me and told me there's no work.' 'I said when there's no work, that's when you have a lot of work.' 'He said he didn't understand.' 'I explained that you have to keep reading, watching, writing, traveling.' 'It is like riyaaz for an actor.'
'There was panic among my friends and relatives since I was out of reach.' 'My son-in-law Govind drove down to my home to check on my wellbeing.' 'When I opened the door, he joked, "Bhoot Bhoot!"'
Ananya wears the colour of the season... Shraddha shares a throwback pic... Shriya gets a present from Gym Santa...
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President Droupadi Murmu on Saturday approved 139 Padma awards including seven Padma Vibhushans, 19 Padma Bhushans and 113 Padma Shris.
What do you think about the winners of the 53rd National Awards?
The Kerala High Court granted anticipatory bail to veteran actor-cum-director Balachandra Menon in a case accusing him of outraging the modesty of a female actor in 2007 during a film shoot. The court said that men too have "pride and dignity" and not just women. The case was lodged in September this year after the release of the Justice Hema Committee report, which was constituted by the Kerala government after the 2017 actress assault case.
At many stages, it has appeared as though Sunny Deol's career was running out of steam, but each time he has risen Phoenix-like from the ashes. Dinesh Raheja gives us a closer look at the man on his 67th birthday on October 19.
'After Om's untimely demise, he would call us every Sunday for the next two years to ask, "How are you doing my dear? How's the young fella?"'
'It's a struggle for everybody, even established people are struggling.'
'"When I was in China, a song by your father was being played," Modi told Ranbir.'
A group of persons, claiming to be members of Osmania University Joint Action Committee, on Sunday vandalised flower pots and other things at the residence of top Telugu actor Allu Arjun in Hyderabad.
He was trolled during the Lok Sabha poll campaign, but despite the tactics by his rivals, action hero Suresh Gopi rose to national stardom in cinema style on June 4, winning the Thrissur seat on a BJP ticket and scripting history for the saffron party in Kerala.
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'God can you get work, but once you get it, you have to do it with honesty and put your 100 percent into it.'
Gulzar, best known for penning memorable hits like 'Tujhse Naaraaz Nahi' and 'Tere Bina Zindagi Se' besides directing critically acclaimed films like 'Aandhi' and 'Mausam', was on Saturday chosen for the prestigious Dadasaheb Phalke award, the highest official recognition for film personalities in India.
'Film shooting is a long process, and it is important to have a good bonding with the person you are going to spend six to eight months of your life.' 'Baaki, film toh bann jaati hain.'
We take a look at 10 recent awe-inspiring prosthetic aesthetics that actors have rocked for their respective roles in films.
Pushpa 2 is a badly misjudged, doubtful sequel that can't capitalise on the wealth of the story world set up in the first film, observes Arjun Menon.
Director Praveen Sattaru talks about his National Award winning movie Chandamama Kathalu.
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