'Shekhar is always exploring. Films are not his only passion though I wish it was.'
'It's always the men who are going crazy, barbaad. They never show a woman going crazy like that.' 'A woman has to be very proper, sitting on a swing, crying.'
Film folk were invited to an early screening of this week's Netflix release, Amar Singh Chamkila, in Mumbai.
The distinguished actress Shaukat Kaifi, mother to Shabana and Baba Azmi, passed away on September 22.
The acclaimed actress chats up rediff readers.
So many film folk turned up at the opening night of the Jio MAMI Film Festival, held at the Nita Mukesh Ambani Cultural Centre (NMACC) in Mumbai.
'It's very important to have co-stars who are on the same page.'
Dabba Cartel's reluctant black comedy in the body of a crime thriller starts out interestingly enough to accomplish its Narcos: Thane aspirations, notes Sukanya Verma.
'People don't know even 20 percent of what I did.'
Karan Johar talks to Javed and Farhan Akhtar and Shabana Azmi about marriage and movies.
'Aren't they supposed to be very serious actresses? Where did all the masti come from?'
'I used to be embarrassed and think what will my friends say if I wiggle my hips.' 'I used to seek comfort in the fact that Meena Kumari and Nutan couldn't dance.' 'I think that was a mistake.'
Karan Johar gave Bollywood a night to remember at the special screening of his new film, Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahani, in Mumbai.
Churni Ganguly is a part of the cast for Karan Johar's first film in six years, Rocky Aur Rani Ki Prem Kahani, and she did the unthinkable for Bollywood these days -- gave us glimpses from the RARKPK shoot in Jaisalmer.
'He was a tremendous artist of a very high order, gone too soon. He not only reshaped the visual language of Indian Cinema through his cinematography in Aravindan's films, Shaji sir gave us all a sense of direction through his mainstream work as a cameraman.'
Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar denied on Monday making any comments regarding changing the Constitution to accommodate four per cent reservation for Muslims in the state. He claimed he was "misquoted" and warned of moving a breach of privilege motion. Shivakumar's remarks came after the BJP forced repeated adjournments in the Lok Sabha over his alleged comments on the matter. The BJP has accused Shivakumar of seeking to change the Constitution for political gain, highlighting the ongoing controversy surrounding reservation policies in India.
Shabana Azmi has lost more than 10 kilos for Karan Johar's Rocky Aur Rani Ki Prem Kahani, where she plays Alia Bhatt's grandmother.
After throwing Ganpati parties, and then seeing him off, the actor hosted a special screening of her new film, Sukhee, in Mumbai.
Monday was a busy day for film folk, and we tell you just how they spent it.
A celebrity book launch for psychiatrist, Dr Anjali Chhabria.
For the first time, Saif will be seen sharing his thoughts on his iconic mother on television, on what it means to be born to two of the biggest celebrities of the country, his father being the legendary cricketer, Mansur Ali Khan 'Tiger' Pataudi.
'Deepika Padukone has all my support, but I am a bit wary of Shabana Azmi's investment in left wing versus right wing politics.'
'We call on you, Mr President, to ensure that Alexey Navalny is immediately given the medical treatment and care that he urgently requires.'
'The point about arranged marriages is -- because I come from a progressive family -- the idea was completely alien. But I have realised over time that there are instances of assisted marriages working very well. If you look at it, really, in a microcosm, it is the same thing as Tinder, isn't it? I mean, if you are trying to meet -- yes, no, yes, no, no.'
Sanya lost in thought... Radhika introduces her faithful companion... Nimrat spends time with...
'I have been lucky to be at the right place at the right time, so my life and career have taken a trajectory as the flow goes.'
How did Bollywood spend the long weekend? By travelling, of course!
Vaani in Paris... Kartik at Times Square... Lara in Dubai...
Ranveer poses...Tara's spring in London...Amy celebrates...
Bollywood couples didn't mind a midweek date, as they stepped out to watch Zoya Akhtar's new OTT film, The Archies at the Nita Mukesh Ambani Cultural Centre in Mumbai.
Bollywood is making beautiful pictures in different parts of the world.
It was a day with a difference for industry icons Salim-Javed, who transformed Hindi cinema in the 1970s with films like Zanjeer, Sholay, Deewar and Don, when their families got together to hail them on stage.
I have never forgotten the lesson that Guruji served up with the tea that morning: Be kind encouraging and patient with fresh starters. Subhash K Jha mourns the passing of Pritish Nandy.
'Shyam babu, you will always be with us through your films, your laughter and your wise and kind words.'
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