Raza Murad has featured in over 500 movies till date, and he's not slowing down anytime soon.
'I knew that since I would be designing for Sanjay Leela Bhansali's film, the aesthetics would have to be correct.' 'He doesn't show poverty in his films.' 'He won't show someone standing on the streets in phate hue kapde.'
Did you like Chennai Express, Goliyon Ki Raasleela: Ram Leela and 3 Idiots?
The Baahubali hitmaker is, however, busy with the blockbuster's sequel.
'There is a lot that I find extremely annoying in Ramu, like his constant attempts to shock and stir up controversy by needlessly needling sacred cows.' Subhash K Jha salutes the maverick filmmaker on his birthday.
A look at the guests at the party.
Get your lowdown on what's going on in the world of Bollywood with Subhash K Jha.
Though PeeCee has invited her Bollywood friends, only Hrithik is likely to attend.
'If someone were to ask you if you want to die tomorrow, no matter what problems you are grappling with, you would be hesitant, right?'
'In him resides a fierce lion of an actor who would have made Stanislavsky proud.' 'With Rocky he started with his body, his hair, his clothes; then his walk, his language, the constant listening to Punjabi hip hop and before long we couldn't differentiate between Ranveer and Rocky.'
'When it comes to interpretation of history, you can disagree with him, but at least allow the film to release.' 'By asking for a ban, you are creating an atmosphere where nobody will attempt films on Indian history.'
'It's a very difficult role,' Pooja Bhatt says.
'The magic of Roja can never be replicated because how can you recapture the carefree innocence of childhood?'
The production company sent a missive to Shree Rajput Karni Sena and Shree Rajput Sabha Bhawan, its leaders claimed but alleged that the move was only a ploy "aimed at fooling".
Deepika was reluctant to do the role, but Ranveer persuaded her, and the 000s on the cheque did the rest, reports Subhash K Jha.
The film faces opposition from fringe Rajput groups, who allege that it distorts history and show Queen Padmavati in "poor light".
Sukanya Verma looks at husband and wife filmi collaborations.
'No country has a richer history than India. We cannot let someone twist our history.'
'If the film is not released, there will be a loss of only Rs 200 crore.' 'But if it is released, for many years the soul and pride of our nation will be sold.'
'The way they have showed Bajirao dancing in the song Malhari Malhari -- this is not the way to depict history.'
A look at the top tweets from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.
'Deepika Padukone has all my support, but I am a bit wary of Shabana Azmi's investment in left wing versus right wing politics.'
Faced with criticism for his apparent threat, Rai said on Tuesday, "Only those who are anti-national and anti-poor will object to the statement. I said PM Modi is the messiah of the poor. Those who raise fingers at the poor and swabhimaani (self-respecting), they are raising it at the prime minister. He destroyed corruption, poverty, black money... What I said is a proverb... I mean that there is no space for such forces in the country."
The application for certification was incomplete, says a source in the CBFC.
Akshay Kumar plays the part with enthusiasm, like he was just waiting to get into the costume of a historical hero, observes Deepa Gahlot.
Devdas, which premiered at Cannes in 2002, was screened at the film festival once again.
With red carpets a no-go and limited traveling, it's the fresh-faced selfies that are gathering most notice.
'For me, love is being happy.' 'It's being free and carefree.'
'So the ice melted even before it was frozen.' Bolly Gupshup from Subhash K Jha.
Rimple and Harpreet, the designers for the lead cast of Padmavati, tell Rediff.com's Archana Masih that it will be quite a task to replicate the fragile and elaborate costumes.
Sukanya Verma looks at the many ways fire enjoys a significant presence in our movies.
The Bombay HIgh Court refused to issue stay orders on the film's release.
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