When the top stars refused to play Milkha Singh, Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra went down another route. A riveting excerpt from the director's memoir The Stranger In The Mirror.
Virat Kohli has emerged as the most valued celebrity in India for the fifth year in a row, topping the Duff & Phelps Celebrity Brand Valuation Report 2021 despite seeing a dip in his brand value to $185.7 million last year from a high of $237.7 million in 2020. The annual report explained that brand Kohli faced a decline following the cricketer's resignation from the ODI (One Day International) and T20 captaincy and "associated exchanges" with the Board of Control for Cricket in India and recent on-field outcomes. "However, we believe that with the reduced workload after stepping down from captaincy, Kohli can focus now on what he is known for - his batting - and continue his journey on becoming the world's best batsmen," it added.
'I was feeling so suffocated under Yogiji's rule.'
Actors can take up all sorts of roles and characters and look totally unrecognisable in them.
Farhan Akhtar, in first person, about the role that transformed his career as an actor.
The distinguished actress Shaukat Kaifi, mother to Shabana and Baba Azmi, passed away on September 22.
Planning a holiday? Bollywood has a lovely variety to choose from!
Where are these Bollywood folk headed?
Film music flourished in the 1970s. Some old masters did some great work, but it was also the decade of new composers.
Joginder Tuteja sees just how many Rs 100 crore movies Bollywood's top actors have in their kitty.
A look at the party pictures.
'I am not the kind of person who will stand up and complain. I have no complaints against anyone. If I've been away from the entertainment industry, it's because I am not into selling myself.'
Given the controversy over Uttar Pradesh's population control moves, Hemant Shivsaran/Rediff.com digs deep to find out how many children BJP MLAs in UP have.
Informing about his decision, Maurya said in a tweet in Hindi, 'Due to the attitude of gross neglect towards Dalits, backwards, farmers, unemployed youth and small and medium-sized traders, I am resigning from the council of ministers of Yogi (Adityanath) of UP.'
'I've come across fans with my name tattooed on their arms.' 'The craziest fan was this guy who came all the way from Andhra to Mumbai to meet me and slept on the road for a couple of nights before he got what he wanted.'
India have won the Asia Cup on seven occasions, Sri Lanka on five occasions, with Pakistan winning it twice.
There have been several instances of cop films doing quite well at the box office.
'If you are mature and haven't done terrible things to each other, love doesn't have to go away.'
'In a super ambitious industry, you stood out for your unfilminess. Thank you for giving my films your iconic voice.'
Wherever Bollywood celebs go, the cameras follow.
Catch a glimpse of their various facets -- prepping for work, enjoying their downtime or simply cut loose in these videos.
The court has indirectly 'threatened' her of issuing a warrant on two occasions in a non-cognisable, compoundable and bailable offence, where as per law regular presence is not required, the lawyer claimed.
'World of happiness and a beautiful journey together'
Joginder Tuteja looks at films set in the jungles.
Stay away from these cinematic ruins, warns Raja Sen.
Ranbir-Hrithik also grooved together!
Sukanya Verma looks at mustard field memories of Bollywood.
All those sizzling and sensational moves inspired Sukanya Verma to draw a list of 10 of Bollywood's hottest dancers right now.
Sukanya Verma lists 10 occasions when Hindi film heroes engaged in crazy aircraft stunts.
A mix of masala flicks that will release this month.
The PM has accepted the Indian skipper's challenge.
Bollywood gets ready for IIFA, coming up in June.
'You taught me everything I needed to learn slowly and surely.'
For reasons that are not known clearly the two actors have shared cold vibes for years, notes Subhash K Jha.
1997: Sukanya Verma offers a recap of its memorable imagery.
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