Ranbir Kapoor's larger-than-life daku depiction in and as Shamshera is old school at its spectacular best. While we wait to watch the actor in one of the most raw, rough and rustic outings of his career, here's Sukanya Verma's list of 25 daku roles we love, ranked in an ascending order.
'Richard Corliss started loving Bollywood late in his career, but he gave everything he had in his power as a critic to promote India's Hindi cinema.'
'It will remain my one regret that Lataji didn't sing for me in Meera.'
'You can't make a film for yourself.' 'You have to make films for your audience.'
Shahid's OTT debut, Ajith's bumper hit, and lots of romance. Sukanya Verma gives you some OTT recommendations for the week.
The essence of the film is in its simplicity. All the characters in the film look real. You can find them in your neighbours, colleges, cafes, theatres, observes Hemant Waje.
It's addictive. It's entertaining. It's gorgeous. Once bitten by the K-drama bug, there's no going back.
'What more can I ask for?' 'Salman and Ranbir Kapoor know how to respect their seniors.'
'I thought I'd be Chintu's ghost voice, just like Mukeshsaab for Rajsaab.' 'Chintu believed in my voice. He would always recommend me.' 'I sang two songs for him in his second film, Zehreela Insaan.' 'I was supposed to sing Oh Hanseeni, which became the biggest hit of the film.' 'Before I knew it, the song was taken away from me and given to Kishore Kumarsaab.'
Sukanya Verma raises a toast to the man and his movie magic.
Dil Bekaraar is watchable, but not quick-witted enough to binge watch, feels Sukanya Verma.
The first half of 2023 has been good to Bollywood, as we saw big blockbusters like Pathaan and The Kerala Story. But there have been flops as well.
Five outsiders with zero connections in the film industry and no money made their mark despite nepotism ruling the roost.
Its success script: Investing more in local content ecosystem; growing its partnership footprint.
Shilpa Shirodkar, who starred in 1990s' hits like Kishen Kanhaiya, Hum, Aankhen, Khuda Gawah and Gopi Kishen, has made a comeback to the movies with Guns Of Banaras.
'It is very rare, particularly in our film industry, for a couple to be so devoted to one another.'
The Mangeshkar sisters -- Lata and Asha -- have sung about 80 Hindi songs together.
Paris spells r-o-m-a-n-c-e, oodles of it. Those who've visited cannot get enough. Those who haven't cannot stop wishing
Seven of Bollywood's big stars (Akshay Kumar, Ranveer Singh, Ajay Devgn, Varun Dhawan, Saif Ali Khan, John Abraham and Shahid Kapoor), who had 10 movies released with a collective budget of Rs 1,100 crore since December, could rustle up only around a third of that money at the box office.
Shamshera's problem is a shocking inability to support its bombastic ideas with gripping drama. The result is the wastage of not one but two Ranbir Kapoors, observes Sukanya Verma.
'I have never celebrated success the way I get depressed over a failure.'
Quite a few major stars would be seen on OTT this year, marking their digital debuts.
A special screening was held at Yash Raj studios, and quite a few film folk attended it.
Bollywood celebrated Father's Day with the most adorable pictures of their children on social media.
It's been a busy weekend for Bollywood, and Mumbai's heavy rains did not deter them from going about their business.
'Not many know I am a Rajput from Jodhpur.' 'My ancestors shifted to Kolhapur as my great grandfather and grandfather were both engineers.' 'They were called by Chhatrapati Shahu Maharaj to build the city of Kolhapur.'
The IIFA weekend saw a bevy of Bollywood stars, with green carpet arrivals, performances and awards.
Thar fails to ignite any excitement on screen, sighs Sukanya Verma.
All what's going on in Bollywood with Subhash K Jha.
Sukanya Verma looks at the variety of daughter characters served by Bollywood on the big screen.
Aseem Chhabra lists the movies that taught him about the Idea of India.
'For 30 years I did nothing but work. The entire focus of my attention was I, me and myself. I have shifted my attention to my children.' Anil Kapoor speaks.
'Today, as a film personality, he is bigger than Dharma Productions.' 'But he is still warm and loyal to his friends from school, college and work.'
The deal should keep Shahid busy for the next two years, since there are no new movie offers happening.
'Here's looking at you, my loving and lovely friend.. beautiful inside and out. Love you Mon!'
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