The Elle List Awards was a kaleidoscope of style and sass.
'Once in a while, I flirt with the idea of direction.' 'If I direct, it will be a human story that touches me.' 'I'm nervous of forcing myself into making a socially relevant film.'
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.
Film folk attended the screening of Richa Chadha and Ali Fazal's festival film Girls Will Be Girls at PVR theatre in Juhu, a northwest suburb of Mumbai. You can watch this film on Amazon Prime Video.
'He treated stars and assistants with the same unfailing courtesy.'
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.
Like every year, Javed Akhtar and Shabana Azmi's Holi party overflowed with family and friends.
'This is where I was born and this is where I'll die.'
The Bachchan family have this knack of going out of their way to make you feel extremely comfortable.
After Dimple Kapadia was signed on by Christopher Nolan, Shabana Azmi has landed a role in a Steven Spielberg web series.
After finding a way into the movies and into our hearts, Sridevi has found a place on Mumbai's streets as well.
Shabana Azmi presents Mee Raqsam, Baba's directorial debut.
Women power, rebellious love, shady godmen, love triangles and more on OTT. Sukanya Verma lists everything coming up on OTT this week.
'It is important for actors with a voice to use it for the correct cause.'
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.
It was a day of mourning for the film fraternity.
Here's what your favourite Bollywood celebrities are tweeting.
Film folk celebrated Eid Al-Adha with pretty pictures and warm words on Instagram.
Manish Malhotra's Diwali Party had the who's who of Bollywood in attendance.
'It is very important for actors to do films that open up dark spaces in our society,' she says.
John unveils his next movie... Nimrat on a movie she cherishes...Varun, Ranveer, Aditya watch some fighting...
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.
It was Shabana Azmi who gave him Mr Perfectionist tag.
Like every year, Shabana Azmi and Javed Akhtar hosted a Holi party at their Mumbai home, Janki Kutir, and invited family and friends over.
'Shyam babu, you will always be with us through your films, your laughter and your wise and kind words.'
Netflix has announced a thrilling line-up for 2025.
'The last time I met him will be one I will always cherish. It was in February this year.' 'I was asked to give him the Filmfare Lifetime Achievement Award and was warned he was frail and uncommunicative.' 'I approached him with some trepidation, but was delighted to find that not only did he recognise me, he also hugged me warmly and showered much affection,' Shabana Azmi tells Subhash K Jha.
'Mrs shows a dark side to the son and the father.' 'I had to do things that I wouldn't dare to do in real life.'
It's a special day on social media, as film folk celebrate birthdays and share beautiful moments from their life on social media.
'We call on you, Mr President, to ensure that Alexey Navalny is immediately given the medical treatment and care that he urgently requires.'
Girish Karnad's demise leaves Shabana Azmi shattered.
Film folk are still celebrating Diwali on social media.
'Do films today even have the courage to question the establishment?'
'After Om's untimely demise, he would call us every Sunday for the next two years to ask, "How are you doing my dear? How's the young fella?"'
In #InstaStories, we show you a different side to Bollywood.
Take a look at the guests.
The distinguished actress Shaukat Kaifi, mother to Shabana and Baba Azmi, passed away on September 22.
'If there is one thing Shyam Benegal expressed best: It was the Poetry of the ordinary face and ordinary lives.'
Bhumi holidays in Paris... Huma prays at Ajmer... Janhvi visits her mother's Chennai home...
When Shabana Azmi met with a road accident on the Mumbai-Pune Expressway on Saturday, her friends and colleagues from the film industry reacted immediately and rushed to her in support.
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