In Maqbool, Vishal Bhardwaj did a Godfather; in that he took something that was pulpy and fast and gripping, and made out of it something timeless and grand, feels Sreehari Nair.
There are many patriotic movies lined up in the months ahead. What makes some of these films special is that these have the country's name right in the title itself, what with 'India' and 'Hindustan' finding prominence.
Mediums may change, formats may alter but one thing remains constant -- audience making their likes and dislikes abundantly clear.
In a special segment called In Memoriam, Irrfan Khan and Oscar-winning costume designer Bhanu Athiya were remembered alongside many Hollywood actors and filmmakers including Chadwick Boseman, Ian Holl, Sean Connery and Max von Sydow.
The AIADMK's staying power is not in question, but it has to regain the winning streak. That will require its leaders and leadership to re-wire themselves, to be able to re-think situations in ways different from what they had been accustomed to, suggests Sathiya Moorthy.
Theresa May on Wednesday became Britain's second woman prime minister after Margaret Thatcher.
The USS John Paul Jones acted like a dog marking the lamp post, observes Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.
We present some of the good, bad and ugly looks of the week.
A look at the pictures from the special screening.
'Gone too soon, Astad, but I know whenever we meet in that world beyond, I will watch you dance.' Swarupa Dutt remembers a remarkable human being and a magnificent performer who left the world poorer when he passed into the ages on Thursday.
At 18, Kaleigh Garris' talent and humility will make you fall in love with her.
Prince Victor Albert Jay Duleep Singh's mansion is located in one of south-west Kensington's most sought after residential addresses.
Reportedly, the filmmaker signed Deepika and Ranveer for this film as well.
Aseem Chhabra lists his 10 favourite non-Indian shows streaming in India -- classics as well as recent shows.
What caused the supermodel's public breakdown in New Delhi?
'There are girls out there who are gonna feel self accepting through this film because she's someone who just wants to live her own life. She's not a particularly selfish person, or reckless, but well thought.'
A look at celebrities who looked hot and happening in black!
The Mughal Garden will be in full bloom with over 10,000 Tulip bulbs, 138 types of roses and 70 different kinds of about 5,000 seasonal flowers.
'The vitriol against Deepika Padukone, who is a hugely popular star, will fade over time. But let's not forget what caused it,' says Shuma Raha.
A summary of sports events and sports persons, who made news on Wednesday
'Technology cannot breath life into a rendition,' says the legendary singer at the launch of his music institute in Thiruvananthapuram.
Malika had her origins in the Akhnoor region of Jammu and Kashmir and belonged to a family of musicians who performed at royal concerts in Jammu.
A list of monarchs who abdicated after 2000.
'As the film progresses, you tire of the been-there seen-that spectacle.' 'You want a story. You want good dialogue, not the corny words you are hearing.' 'You want an emotional connect. You want a tighter film.' 'Sadly, with Padmaavat, that's not what you get,' says Savera R Someshwar.
The bear hug in which the Prime Minister loves to smother Western VIPs might strike as theatrical, boastful and, above all, unhygienic, in these stricken times, says Sunanda K Datta-Ray.
One should appreciate the sagacity and audacity of JRD and Nani Palkhivala in founding TCS on April 1, 1968. At that time there was no Microsoft or Intel, SAP or Accenture, much less Google.
They needed a person who could build and execute their vision: A frontiersman; a problem solver and an institution builder. It was their and India's good fortune that Faqir Chand Kohli more than measured up to their requirements and indeed laid the foundation to take TCS to unimaginable heights and to the giant success that it is today. Shivanand Kanavi salutes the incomparable F C Kohli, who passed into the ages last week.
Bigg Boss ordered Manveer to pack Swami Om's bags. Does that signal a surprise eviction, wonders Divya Nair.
'A budding career ends before seeing a complete bloom.' Bollywood reacts to Labh Janjua's sudden passing.
Bollywood celebrated 70 years of Independence by telling us what it means to them, and posting interesting pictures on social media.
Police said Imam Maulama Akonjee and Thara Uddin, 64, were walking home from prayers on Saturday when they were approached from behind by a male and were shot.
The baker remembers it as 'the dreamiest experience' of her life.
Tiered short dress, sailor sleeves, fairy tale gowns -- the show covered it all.
Hindi cinema has not just explored various instances of brute force, but often glorified its misogyny.
These forts are what fairy tales are made of.
'... in the house who cry at the drop of the hat. I can't do such things.' 'I never indulged in dirty games and played with my heart.'
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