Riteish Deshmukh brings earnestness to the role, but the gravitas of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj calls for a towering presence, resonant voice and sharp, piercing gaze, which are somewhat missing in Raja Shivaji, notes Mayur Sanap.
It's going to be a busy month at the theatres in February.
Police said it had detained five persons for disturbing peace even though no complaint was received from Bhansali's side.
Bollywood Hungama's OTT India Fest and India Entertainment Awards saw a lot of glamour on the red carpet.
Ranveer has shown the right instincts in his choice of roles, which he has played with seeming effortlessness, backed with preparation and understanding.
'Established filmmakers want to go with the sequels of earlier hit films like Housefull 5 or Mastiii 4. They don't want to come up with fresh ideas. This is pure laziness.'
After S S Rajamouli's Varanasi, Priyanka Chopra will be seen in Hrithik Roshan's Krrish 4.
This December has a lot in common with the Diwali of 2007!
Deepika Padukone has finally addressed the online chatter surrounding her alleged silence on husband Ranveer Singh's latest film, Dhurandhar The Revenge.
'340 films have been shot in Rajasthan in the last 50 years.' 'The Rajput community has never opposed any film except for Jodhaa-Akbar and Padmavati.' 'Rajasthan is known for welcoming guests, but why did these two films get into trouble?' 'They got into trouble because these two filmmakers wanted to create a controversy.'
'The people who are outraging, they don't have any substantial argument. They are enraging over manufactured memes and manufactured figures.'
Over 25 years, societies evolve and tastes change. Cinema absorbs and reflects this transformation. Picking only 25 films from the first quarter of the century is tough.
Seers in Ayodhya announce a boycott of the upcoming Ram Leela, objecting to its 'unrestrained' and 'cinematic' presentation, citing concerns about the actors' lifestyles and the sanctity of the epic.
'Commitment isn't about grand promises; it's about showing up consistently, even when it's inconvenient.'
Director Sanjay Leela Bhansali's films are known to be larger than life. Right from the sets to the colurs the director gives a personal touch to his movies. Here is a look of some of his singnature creations.
Director Sanjay Leela Bhansali's films are known to be larger than life. Right from the sets to the colurs the director gives a personal touch to his movies. Here is a look of some of his singnature creations.
Ranbir Kapoor: 'I'm working very hard for two-three years on the movies that I'm doing.'
'You don't need a godfather to protect you from dangers of Bollywood because nobody will.'
Despite their movie-making styles and currently 'versus' status, directors Sanjay Leela Bhansali and Farah Khan, actually, have a lot in common.
'I am going to direct a film for him.' 'He thinks I will make a good film.' 'For me, that in itself is an award.'
Then there is Love And War featuring Alia, Ranbir, Vicky...
When one of the most adored voices of India decided to hang up his boots as far as playback singing is concerned, fans and fraternity went in a tizzy. Sukanya Verma tells you why.
From emotional showdowns to the ultimate happily-ever-afters, we recap 10 times Bollywood showed us couples fighting their gharwale for their love.
On Day 2 of Navratri, Shefali Shah and Vidya Balan wore the colour red to breathtaking beauty.
'My mother's blessings have been with me all the way. I don't think I would be worth anything without her.'
Deepika Padukone and Ranbir Kapoor, one of Hindi cinema's most admired on-screen pairs, created a buzz as they crossed paths at Mumbai airport recently.
'We are not AI. We are allowed to break, and rebuild.'
Here's a quick look at the Bollywood movies list of 2026. Lots of interesting titles and genres coming right up!
Mardaani 3 star Rani Mukerji celebrates 30 years in the film industry with a heartfelt conversation with Karan Johar.
'I spent the entire day with Alia and Raha and just did nothing.'
As Lord Ganesha comes home this year, we take a look at how children welcomed him.
Huma Qureshi's powerhouse prowess isn't limited to author backed roles. The lady can sure burn the dance floor. Sukanya Verma gives you proof.
Ranbir Kapoor recalled how his grandfather Raj Kapoor sent a telegram to Vyjayanthimala, convincing her to join the 1964 romantic musical drama, Sangam.
'For him what's important is relationships, his role, and, of course, the script.' Rediff celebrates Shah Rukh Khan's 60th birthday on November 2 with a special series that introduces us to the man behind the superstar.
Sonakshi will make her Telugu cinema debut in the supernatural thriller, Jatadhara.
'Somewhere our society's collective morality is lost. There's a kind of moral confusion in our society which reflects in our films.' 'Filmmakers are hiding behind romance, ghost stories, murder mysteries and sex. No film is looking at social issues.'
Sukanya Verma quizzes you to find out just how much you know about the movies.
The who's who of Bollywood made sure to attend Sanjay Leela Bhansali's magnum opus Web series, Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar.
Alia Bhatt gives everyone a peek into her life this March.
Aditya Pancholi has claimed he was the first choice to play the lead role opposite Madhuri Dixit in Tezaab, a role that eventually went to Anil Kapoor.
