From florists in Ghazipur's phool mandi to sweet shop owners in Old Delhi's Chandni Chowk, the preparations, if not the sales, have already begun.
It was a hit and miss for some but each one of them revelled in the opportunity to showcase their talent.
Given his recent spate of successes and acclaim in solo leads, one would have thought the 12th Fail star would want to make the most of it. Instead, he's keen to shift the focus on his family life.
'Laapataa Ladies opened a lot of doors for me.' 'I have gotten so much love from audiences and seniors in the industry that it's overwhelming.' 'I get calls from superstars. I'm holding my heart and it's like, "Oh my God, they are calling me? I am their fan and they love my work!"'
Sukanya Verma quizzes you to find out just how much you know about the movies.
Laapataa Ladies is gentle yet firm in calling out the hypocrisies colouring everyday mindsets and prejudices without acquiring the high-handedness of a crusader, observes Sukanya Verma.
'Over a span of three years, our entire studio was devoted to Heeramandi.'
'I don't know of any happy moment in my life which has helped me to grow, whereas pain has always been a means to evolve.'
Ananya Pandey's snazzy, selfie-ready style in Call Me Bae is the first thing to have caught our eye about her ultra glamorous debut on OTT this week.
An encyclopedia to the best Durga Pujo eating.
'I am developing a supernatural thriller, a comedy-drama series and several other projects as well.'
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.
Sukanya Verma quizzes you to find out just how much you know about the movies.
Forty four years after Mohammed Rafi's untimely demise on July 31, 1980, at the young age of 55, the singer's work continues to enjoy a musical afterlife on radio, television and modern streaming channels.
Sukanya Verma quizzes you to find out just how much you know about the movies.
Two interesting starters for a rainy day.
A list of 10 rising outsiders from whom wonders can be expected in the years to come.
It is only fitting for this sensational beauty to be one of the most-in-demand faces in Tollywood.
Sukanya Verma quizzes you to find out just how much you know about the movies.
Sukanya Verma quizzes you to find out just how much you know about the movies.
A marriage of stuffed eggplant or brinjal and South Indian-flavoured rice has a new outcome.
Serve them as a teatime or cocktail snack or a yummy side to a special meal.
'Dharti par jo Rab hota hai, woh hai pitaah (There's a God on earth, and it's a Father).'
On her 50th birthday on June 25, Sukanya Verma celebrates some of her most significant works.
Dinesh Raheja doffs his hat to the movie legend, who will be honoured with the Dadasaheb Phalke Award this year.
Surveen Chawla, who was last seen in Rana Naidu, is the latest to put together a photoshoot at the French Riviera.
The actor was the definition of a modern bridesmaid on the ramp.
The Congress on Tuesday said it welcomes displaying the portrait of the Father of the Constitution in the House, but it could have been placed along with the photos of Mahatma Gandhi and Nehru.
Vijayvargiya stated that a clear decision on CM candidates will be revealed by December 10, but refrained from disclosing whether the party will select leaders from the newly elected MLAs or bring in outsiders.
A Mumbai girl, who has grown up eating dabeli all her life, the dish is her absolute favourite.
'I never had any nakhras, never threw tantrums, so I got along with all my heroes.'
Kareena Kapoor Khan embraces 'tradition but with a spin' when she turns into bridal inspiration for Masaba Gupta.
This flavoursome curry is everything you would want on a lazy week night. Try it!
Sukanya Verma quizzes you to find out just how much you know about the movies.
Mother's Day reminded me of how my mom learned to cook Indian food.
'Hard work is there, but I believe in visualisation and manifestation. Whatever match or series, one or two weeks prior I start preparation looking at the bowling line-up, who will bowl and how will I play them. I play out the scenarios and it helps.'
Veteran actor Tabassum, known for her work as a child artiste in several Hindi classics and also as host of popular Doordarshan talk show Phool Khile Hain Gulshan Gulshan, has died after suffering a cardiac arrest, her son Hoshang Govil said on Saturday. She was 78.
Cricketers, shaped by diverse journeys from unexpected corners of the country, serve as a testament to the power of unwavering belief.
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