'I felt insulted, very hurt, that Indian cinema meant only Hindi cinema.'
'My film will not only be a reminder for all of us who have gone through these hellish two years, but also a reference point for future generations and for the four-five year olds who would have forgotten everything by the time they grow up.'
No matter how smug they sound on the surface about the potential of the dissenters to disturb the proverbial applecart, the Congress and the BJP know that their electoral calculations are precariously hinged in a seemingly tight contest.
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A look at the posthumous releases of leading Bollywood actors.
Hansal Mehta preceded over the do as the chief guest.
On his 90th birth anniversary, Sukanya Verma lists 20 of her favourite scenes that reiterate his extraordinary grasp on the language of cinema and connect with the viewer.
Former oil secretary Tarun Kapoor, present and former chairmen of ONGC and a former director of IOC, are among over a dozen people who have applied for the top job at the oil and gas regulator, PNGRB, sources said. Kapoor, who superannuated as Secretary to the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas last month, is the most prominent name in the list of 13 persons who have applied to become the chairman of Petroleum and Natural Gas Regulatory Board (PNGRB). Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) chairman and managing director Subhash Kumar and his predecessor Shashi Shanker are also in the race and so is G K Satish, who superannuated as Director for Planning and Business Development from Indian Oil Corporation (IOC) a couple of months back.
'Once Attenborough had locked the shot, Jaffrey turned to Amitabh and told him in a very controlled but stern voice that he should never talk to an actor in between takes.'
Subhash K Jha lists his 10 favourite romantic Hindi films.
Boman Irani makes his OTT debut with Masoom, and it was good to see the actor on screen after a long time, observes Deepa Gahlot.
'This man changed the mindset of a generation.'
The actor looked straight out of a Bollywood movie for her latest cover.
A delicious delicacy made with boneless mutton pieces.
As the world grows grimmer by the day, what can be more reassuring than pretty people showing off their perfect pearlies?
On the occasion of Ram Navmi, five Ram bhajans from Hindi films that you probably haven't heard, but should right away.
'I come from a humble background and didn't even know how to speak Hindi, let alone English. I used to feel apologetic about this until I realised that food has its own language and that kept me connected with my passion,' Vikas Khanna tells Rajul Hegde/ Rediff.com
Chef Ranveer Brar, one of the judges on the fourth season of Master Chef India alongside Sanjeev Kapoor and Vikas Khanna, tells Rajul Hegde the reasons behind his success.
Nehru decided to build The Ashok in New Delhi to host a UNESCO conference. For a prime minister focussed on India building with projects like the Bhakra-Nangal Dam, IITs and factories, "the hotel spoke of the gumption of the country at that time." Manavi Kapur traces the eventful journey of the hotel, which has now completed 60 years.
Food is genetic medicine, and the kind that your ancestry has eaten for centuries is your best bet.
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Even in ruin, Jet retained its one essential brand quality: Dignity, says brand guru Sandeep Goyal.
Sukanya Verma remembers the star in some of her significant movies.
To become part of the consumer's monthly shopping cart, Sugar Free has launched new formats and variants and waged war against online venom.
Freaky moms are unacceptable to Indian audiences. Subhash K Jha lists 5 unsuccessful mom films to prove it.
'Not many know I am a Rajput from Jodhpur.' 'My ancestors shifted to Kolhapur as my great grandfather and grandfather were both engineers.' 'They were called by Chhatrapati Shahu Maharaj to build the city of Kolhapur.'
From cool to cocky, fun to furious, stern to sanskari, here are all the crazy lessons you can learn from Bollywood dads this Father's Day.
On the actress' fourth death anniversary, Subhash K Jha selects his favourites.
On Sridevi's third death anniversary, Subhash K Jha brings us five of her films that you have probably missed.
Goyal said he tried to buy out ColorPlus from Raymond a few years ago.
The top posts on social media from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.
As means of transport or metaphor, the romance of trains is unmistakable in Hindi cinema.
Every once in a while, has come a political movie led by a woman.
Sukanya Verma looks at the many, many reasons for marital discord reported in Hindi movies.
A fun excerpt from Diptakirti Chaudhuri's Bollygeek: The Crazy Trivia Guide to Bollywood.
The most rocking disproportionate screen couples of Bollywood.
'It is great that I am making this film after 20 years with my son.' 'People loved some 8 to 10 scenes in the original and we have got some of it in this film.'
Humshakals may have got it terribly wrong but we've seen worse before.
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