As their latest star-studded collaboration Pathaan starring Shah Rukh Khan, John Abraham and Deepika Padukone readies for release this Wednesday, Sukanya Verma offers a lowdown on everything Siddharth has directed so far.
He went on to lift the US Open title in 1994 and, after shaving his head on the advice of his then actress girlfriend Brooke Shields, the Australian Open crown in 1995 before adding an Olympic gold at Atlanta 1996.
Sukanya Verma recaps all those events from 25 years ago.
Renowned ghazal singer Pankaj Udhas, whose velvet smooth voice gave expression to the many colours of love, longing and heartache in songs such as Chitthi Ayee Hai and Aur Ahista Kijiye Baatein, died in Mumbai on Monday, February 26, 2024, after a prolonged illness.
If Trial Period was not such a slight piece of film-making, it would have some problematic messaging, observes Deepa Gahlot.
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.
'I am working harder than I worked in the last 29 years because now I experience extreme happiness when people love my film.'
We invited Get Ahead readers to share their romantic monsoon memories with us, and we have been flooded with responses. As part of an ongoing series, we present three monsoon love stories.
It's raining birthdays and anniversaries this weekend!
Did you know Rani Mukerji was only 17 when she starred in Kuch Kuch Hota Hai? Or that Shah Rukh Khan's son Aryan was born soon after the song Koi Mil Gaya was shot? Interesting KKHH trivia, 20 years after it made history.
Everything about Sharmila was a gift from the Divine: The graceful way she twirled her paintbrush, the naughtiness with which she teased his desperate attempts at cooking her favorite dishes, the gentleness when her lips touched his, the softness of her hair as it fell on his face, the flowery smell of her perfume when he nuzzled her neck, the mole near her quivering lips that he kissed every opportunity he got.
Bollywood movies have a soft corner for Dil and Pyaar. But its Ram love is no less prolific.
With an endless number of star kid debuts in the offing, we thought of looking at how this decade's brigade compares to their mums, dads, uncles or siblings.
'Just when it looks our film-making is moving away from idolising toxic archetypes for the sake of romantic fulfillment, Aleya Sen's Dil Juunglee comes along and squashes it in entirety,' says Sukanya Verma.
Colors TV's new show Shiv Shakti: Tap Tyag Tandav tells the story of love between Lord Shiva and Parvati/ Shakti.
'If OTT platforms had not come in, we would not get this second lease of life.'
Deepa Gahlot lists 10 popular Mani Ratnam films that you can watch on streaming platforms.
The Archies is an evergreen thought passed on from generation to generation. But Sukanya Verma wishes it had some of the comic's tee-hee humour and hyuk hyuk too.
'But he was very quick and did a very stylish adab.' 'Of course, I didn't expect him to hug.'
Like all the great love stories, Annayum Rasoolam has a tragic end. But not before we are transported into a world of furtive glances and hurried touches.
Malayalam cinema isn't the same as Telugu or Tamil, but Bollywood's blanket approach fails to see the distinction in Selfiee, observes Sukanya Verma.
'A microcosm of India, inclusive and welcoming'. For years, Pragati Maidan was the centre of Delhi's social life.
Karan Kundrra's tips to make your first date work for you.
'Once an ad, or a brand, has taken a stance, it should have the guts to stick to it.' 'You can't put out an ad and then issue an apology.'
'The only violence I have had in any film of mine is a slap.' 'When Nikhil narrated the film to me, I was blown away.' 'I was literally screaming out of my chair.'
Bhupinder's magical legacy lives on in the musical masterpieces he left behind.
A screenplay and superstar in perfect tandem, it doesn't get better than this, applauds Sukanya Verma.
Thalaivii proves Kangana is the Queen of Bollywood, asserts Syed Firdaus Ashraf.
With such an interesting plot and fresh pairing, it's certainly a film to watch out for!
Aditya Chopra may be a household name in India, but few have seen his face, recognise his voice or know the brain behind the business outside his tight inner circle. The Romantics makes sure it has its own to brag about when he, finally, appears before the camera, notes Sukanya Verma.
Rahul knew this was coming. That 'dirt' would be dug up.
Had he not taken his final curtain call on April 23, 1992, Satyajit Ray would still, undoubtedly, have been making movies.
'If you are mature and haven't done terrible things to each other, love doesn't have to go away.'
Sukanya Verma looks at the many ways fire enjoys a significant presence in our movies.
Sukanya Verma looks at some striking age gaps between the onscreen romantic couples of Hindi movies.
Olympians at the 'closed-loop' Beijing Games have had to be creative to express their feelings of love
The Sydney Fashion Week was about out-of-the-box fashion. Take a look!
'It was because of the strength of Helenji's performance that I was even called on stage to present her with the coveted Black Lady.'
