The controversy about The Kashmir Files may have got all the eyeballs but there was much more to the closing ceremony of the 53rd edition of International Film Festival of India in Goa.
'There was one sequence in Aur Pyaar Ho Gaya where her character exuberantly runs up to Bobby Deol, piggy-backs on him.' 'Aishwarya told me that she couldn't do the sequence because people would not expect such behaviour from a former Miss World.'
On her 50th birthday on November 1, Sukanya Verma raises a toast to Bollywood's Golden Girl and 15 of her noteworthy performances.
It's #ThrowbackThursday and we look at film folk and their lovely memories.
One of the great criers of her generation, Kiara's pain pierces through the screen and makes a heartfelt picture of how she feels even when the script cannot see her, observes Sukanya Verma.
While we still recover from her glitzy allure as a 10th century royal in all her Chola era bedecked glory, Sukanya Verma looks at the many times she made our jaws drop as silver screen's undisputed jewel queen.
Well-known Bollywood singer Krishnakumar Kunnath, popularly known as KK, died in Kolkata on Tuesday night, officials said. He was 53.
'People want to know the life led by those living in Pakistan.'
Sukanya Verma remembers the Boss in 30 of his underrated, overlooked gems in Hindi film music.
Sukanya Verma lists 10 unique Salman ways in which the star declared his feelings of 'falling in love' to his onscreen sweetheart in the movies.
Sukanya Verma challenges you to find out just how much you know about Hindi movies.
Dinesh Raheja doffs his hat to the movie legend, who will be honoured with the Dadasaheb Phalke Award this year.
Sukanya Verma looks at how one of the seven primal human emotions is usually treated in Hindi movies.
The film fraternity got together to return their love for him with a special prayer service, where they showed the world just what his contribution to cinema was and what he meant to them.
'...and they did that. I want my films to release with love.'
'I am proud to say she was my voice in all my best songs.'
Top doubles player Mahesh Bhupathi has opted out of India's Davis Cup tie against Uzbekistan next month to allow tour partner Rohan Bopanna pair with Leander Paes, the All India Tennis Association (AITA) announced on Tuesday.
'Even after Awaara Hoon and Mera Joota Hai Japani, between 1946 to 1963, there were plenty of upheavals in his career. My parents had moved into two rooms of a chawl, with an attached bathroom, by then, but life was hard, and often there was no food at home.'
Swara loves JugJugg Jeeyo... Nia's leaving... Varun's happy...
Mukesh was most emotionally bonded to this tune, so all we will do is look at his songs engaging with this raag in films. In his fascinating book, Windows To The Soul: And Other Essays on Music, Manek Premchand reveals something we don't much know about the legendary singer, who was born 100 years ago on July 22.
The India and Chennai Super Kings pacer pleasantly surprised everyone as he played Tujhe Dekha Toh Ye Jaana Sanam from the iconic Dilwale Dulhania Le Jaayenge.
Rubina Dilaik, Amruta Khanvilkar and Nia Sharma burn the dance floor, observes Namrata Thakker.
'She could create 30 movements out of the same musical beat.'
Sanjay Leela Bhansali celebrated his 58th birthday on February 24 by launching the teaser of his latest film, Gangubai Kathiawadi.
John's Pathaan look... Athiya's selfie... Daisy's birthday...
Composer Ismail Darbar, whose music was absent in Bhansali's recent films, is all set to compose the music for the director's first OTT project, Heera Mandi.
Over the years, the singer has given us many memorable songs including Pal, Yaaron, Tu Hi Meri Shab Hai, Aankhon Mein Teri, Khuda Jaane.
Intensity, blood and gore are going to be key here.
'KK could have been much more successful than he was, but he preferred to concentrate on quality rather than quantity.'
In a special series, we will put YOU to the test everyday!
Justice Chandrachud explored the possibility for conflicting rights to exist within one constitutional framework.
KK, you will be missed, but your music will always, always, live on.
In a special series, we will put YOU to the test everyday!
'Chand Chhupa Badal Mein were originally written for a film that Ram Gopal Varmaji was directing.' 'One day he said, "Mehboob, the lyrics that you have written are really beautiful, but the hero of my film is a goon. He cannot sing such beautiful lyrics".'
'I never got respect as an actress.' 'But when I became a director and worked with actresses like Cate Blanchett and Jessica Chastain, I felt such pride of being an actress.'
Appearing before cheering fans at the star-studded opening ceremony of the Kolkata International Film Festival in Kolkata on Thursday, Shah Rukh Khan and Amitabh Bachchan spoke of staying positive and alive, and on the new crop of historical films being steeped in 'fictionalised jingoism'.
Joginder Tuteja lists the films and Web shows coming up.
'I thought my journey had ended even before it began.'
An actor of remarkable presence and gravitas, Vikram Gokhale's dramatic eloquence and cocksure authority sparkled every time he had to call on someone's bluff or leave them too tongue-tied to beat around the bush. Often though, his cold, composed stare was enough to put a dolt in place.
Rajasthan's royal architecture and striking landscapes are a hot favourite among tourists and film-makers. Its majestic beauty and history has coloured many a movies and their visuals to unforgettable effect.
