There is no one in Telangana to match KCR's stature and he believes he has outgrown the state, observes Aditi Phadnis.
It's never too late to start your career in Bollywood.
Subhash K Jha picks five unforgettable Hindi films that capture the inequality of the caste system.
The most unusual howls of protest from Bollywood have shown that even people known for party drugs draw the line somewhere, says Mitali Saran.
'I wasn't getting the roles I wanted to play and the respect I thought I deserved as a senior actor, so I cut myself off from the industry for a while and moved to the US.'
Police sources claimed that during investigations it was noted that allegations were "mischievous" and "lacked substance".
Sukanya Verma lists significant memories in our 1996 recap.
After going on a flash strike, students of the prestigious Film and Television Institute of India on Saturday decided to continue their protests against the appointment of Bharatiya Janata Party member and TV actor Gajendra Chauhan as the new chairman of its governing council.
Something in Alia has surely changed after Gangubai. Her entire performance is about proving to herself and not to the world what she can do, feels Sukanya Verma.
Besides their terrific acting talent, of course!
'Film shooting is a long process, and it is important to have a good bonding with the person you are going to spend six to eight months of your life.' 'Baaki, film toh bann jaati hain.'
Cutting across party lines, legislators on Wednesday voiced reservation on the Supreme Court judgement making gay sex a criminal offence.
About 150 students gathered on the campus on Sunday to gather support for their agitation.
The information and broadcasting ministry's business-like and result-oriented handling of several issues has set a template for other ministries to follow, says A K Bhattacharya.
In the documentary, Sen speaks of social choice theory, development economics, philosophy and the rise of right wing nationalism across the world including India.
'The new Indian cinema has still not found its voice and identity. It's trapped under the deadwood weight of Bollywood and popular Indian cinema.'
Telangana government is all set for the week-long celebrations to observe Formation Day on June 2, marking one year of formation of the new state.
'I will miss her camaraderie, her humour, love for food and passion for film.'
'In our film industry, there are not many opportunities for actors... Our films are not character based, they are hero and heroine based. The only roles we have for character actors are to play the girl's or boy's dad or a police officer...'
Much as we'd like it to, all hasn't changed. In our country, the revolution must be polite and careful not to offend. Still, Raja Sen assures, there is hope.
The Supreme Court on Thursday agreed to consider the plea for an open court hearing on curative petitions filed by gay rights activists against its verdict criminalising homosexuality.
Looks like the Udta Maker makes will get no help from the government
Hindi cinema has not just explored various instances of brute force, but often glorified its misogyny.
In the letter dated July 23, the celebrities have said that "exemplary punishment" should be meted out "swiftly and surely" in such cases.
Fortune favours the brave and he has done well by taking risks and winning it all, says Aditi Phadnis.
Aseem Chhabra lists the movies that taught him about the Idea of India.
In its preoccupation with drama, Begum Jaan neglects to reveal its soul, feels Sukanya Verma.
At the helm of the Film and Television Institute of India, the government wants someone who could devote more time
Sukanya Verma glances at the changing faces of women bonding in Hindi movies.
Irrfan was hoping he would get a role as one of the kids in Salaam Bombay!, and when that didn't happen, heartbreak and tears followed.
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'When Zubeida came, everybody loved me and I got a slew of offers of the same kind.' 'People started saying, "Aap nayi Aruna Irani ban jayegi".'
From Awaara to Deewar to Junoon to In Custody, Shashi Kapoor leaves us many movies to love and remember him by.
Girish Karnad lived several lives not only on the stage but also as a scholar, theatre personality, an actor and director in a career spanning over five decades.
'He was once a hero. He was the poster boy of investigative journalism.' 'Then suddenly, because the TRPs of his channel were down, his boss decides to sack him.'
P K Nair dedicated his life to restoring and archiving films.
The Congress president also said that he was 'pretty confident' that Narendra Modi would not be the next prime minister.
Historically, Mumbai has been the cinema capital of India and for her to have a film museum of this kind was perhaps a natural happening.
'Where Pratidwandi is concerned, there are very few men standing.'
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