Much of the discussion is happening at a "family level, not a corporate level". That means it is an Ambani or a Goenka in direct talks with Johar.
'I hadn't worked for three-and-a-half years.' 'I felt industry was based on who you knew.' 'I didn't belong to a network.'
You'll need extra eyes for the amount of OTT content available this week. Sukanya Verma invites you to take your pick.
'Don't let anyone tell you that you can't do something just because it hasn't been done before. Take that first step. Keep learning. Believe in yourself even when no one else does.'
What is Akshara like in real life? Namrata Thakker looks at her Instagram feed to find out.
Deepa Gahlot lists the most popular Yash Chopra films -- the ones he directed, not produced (yes, so that means no DDLJ) -- that can be watched on OTT.
'But when we actually express ourselves, sometimes our parents can surprise us, because they just love their children.' 'Sometimes it's just that simple. That is what I wanted to show in this film.'
Prime was the first to grab streaming rights for seven titles for an estimated Rs 300 crore.
'To be able to play a character that is a tribute to all of my favourites, while being wonderfully original herself, has been a dream come true.'
JLO's dazzling bride, Kamal Haasan's action packed antics, Karan Johar in gossip mode, Sukanya Verma says it's all there on OTT this week.
The depiction of hijackers of the Indian Airlines flight from Kathmandu to Delhi has kicked off a row with a section of viewers objecting to the 'humane' projection of the perpetrators.
Meet the ladies who have made an impression in the OTT universe.
'It's very heartening because it's a kind of underdog story and you know, we're not a big film, we're not with big people, we have not been able to plaster ourselves all over the place to make ourselves be seen and watched.' 'But still, we have managed to somehow get here.'
Catch it all on OTT this week.
Will Yudhra spin the formula and bring something new to this already trite genre, wonders Mayur Sanap.
Sonali Bendre makes her acting comeback with the OTT show, Broken News, where she plays a journalist.
Deepa Gahlot picks the top 10 Karan Johar films -- some that he directed and others that he produced or co-produced -- that you can watch on steaming platforms.
Sukanya Verma lists 10 of our best ruling the roost of Hindi cinema right now.
From Vijay saving the day yet again to Vikramaditya Motwane's latest offering, here's everything you can watch on OTT this week.
Joginder Tuteja takes us through the February releases of 2022.
'...it was for a very, very big lead actor.' 'I looked at it and saw how beautiful she was. I was like, there's no chance I'm getting it.' 'I auditioned for it and as luck would have it, they were looking for someone like me.'
A heated argument broke out between contestants Armaan Malik and Vishal Pandey on Bigg Boss 3 OTT.
Joginder Tuteja introduces us to the men who have made an impression in the OTT universe.
The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has flagged possible anti-competitive concerns with respect to the proposed USD 8.5-billion Viacom18-Star India merger and has sought detailed responses from the parties concerned, sources said.
DC superheroes, Marvel superheroes, sleep science, scandals, Sukanya Verma brings you all you catch on OTT this week.
'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.'
Deepa Gahlot lists 10 popular Mani Ratnam films that you can watch on streaming platforms.
Sukanya Verma gives you some interesting options to choose from.
It was a hit and miss for some but each one of them revelled in the opportunity to showcase their talent.
The price for pushing the envelope beyond the comfort zone that the land of storytelling is used to is a hefty one, observes Meghna Chadha.
Sukanya Verma looks at the fashionistas of the OTT world.
Shriya wins Best Actor...beautiful things are happening for Raashii... Dulquer is back!
Pooja prances in Dubai... Aahana's advice...Neha and Aisha in Thailand...
These films, even at their saddest, darkest and grossest, retain their sense of humour, their sense of proportion, which again is something you associate with a Malayali.
We looked at some bold instances of Bollywood's beautiful appearing in the buff.
'When the girls said they want to play football, the mothers were encouraging.' 'It was the fathers who were against the idea.'