Film folk were invited to an early screening of this week's Netflix release, Amar Singh Chamkila, in Mumbai.
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.
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.
'Deepika Padukone has all my support, but I am a bit wary of Shabana Azmi's investment in left wing versus right wing politics.'
'It's far-fetched to say that human thinking will become subservient.'
'Look after your own mother before looking after your neighbour's mother.' 'I don't believe in starving my own mother and feeding sweets to the neighbours.'
His cinema of compassion inspired me, gave me tools to develop empathy for others. But it also made me understand that serious, socially committed cinema with deeply engaging narratives and great performances is an art form to admire, appreciate and explore. Aseem Chhabra remembers Shyam Benegal, who passed into the ages on Monday evening.
'People don't know even 20 percent of what I did.'
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.
'We call on you, Mr President, to ensure that Alexey Navalny is immediately given the medical treatment and care that he urgently requires.'
'Naseer does not have the sense of humour that Om Puri has. 'Also Om has a great deal of compassion as a human being. Naseer was too focused on his own self.' A fascinating excerpt from Sangeeta Datta's book, Shyam Benegal.
Karan Johar gave Bollywood a night to remember at the special screening of his new film, Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahani, in Mumbai.
Film folk are still celebrating Diwali on social media.
'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.'
'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.'
How did Bollywood spend the long weekend? By travelling, of course!
After throwing Ganpati parties, and then seeing him off, the actor hosted a special screening of her new film, Sukhee, in Mumbai.
Sanya lost in thought... Radhika introduces her faithful companion... Nimrat spends time with...
The bond between Bollywood's siblings is there for all to see. While some may not not worked together, they promote and support each other just as strongly.
Vaani in Paris... Kartik at Times Square... Lara in Dubai...
Bollywood is making beautiful pictures in different parts of the world.
Rocky Aur Rani Ki Prem Kahani is about love and family values.
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.
'That would make for happier relationships.'
Madhuri misses mangoes... Shilpa meditates... Hina plays the guessing game...
'I don't know how long cinema will survive.'
Monday was a busy day for film folk, and we tell you just how they spent it.
Shabana Azmi regards Basu Chatterjee as the true father of Middle Of The Road cinema.
Check out the star arrivals.
Shibani Dandekar and Farhan Akhtar's perfect wedding was One Big Party.
'Bappi Lahiri was looking for a break so he and his father would meet me.' 'I told Director Bhisham Kohli about this promising young boy from Kolkata, and Bappi came over with his harmonium.' 'Bappi played this composition and Bhisham liked it immediately.' 'As we were discussing, I said I would give the words, and that's how I wrote this song.'
'It's easy to undermine his abilities because he is never into promoting his own talent.' 'I find him to be a very special director.'
'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.'
'If you don't have a discussion, there is no meaning to any film.' 'I hope Haq will come in that category that you like a lot.'
Akhtar criticised vested interest groups in Pakistan, particularly the army, the political establishment and the extreme right wing, for blocking peace efforts between the two nations.
Alia Bhatt spent her 30th birthday on March 15 in London, with her family. She reveals some more beautiful moments from her vacation.
As he turns 70 on January 17, we present a glimpse into his world.
Shibani Dandekar and Farhan Akhtar's perfect wedding was attended by family and close friends.
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.
