The aftermath of Mani Ratnam's Ponniyin Selvan has led to an argument that there was no religion as Hinduism in Chola times.
Instead, there was only Saivism, Vaishnavism, etc, and that the Cholas were Saivites, and hence not Hindus, observes N Sathiya Moorthy.
In a career spanning six decades, Chatterjee has acted in more than 300 films.
Even with an ongoing pandemic, theatres in many states functioning at 50 per cent occupancy, a quieter social life and fewer movies, Bollywood still managed to pack in plenty of drama and trauma, fun and festivity, love and war into the year.
Joginder Tuteja looks at Bollywood's new lot of actress-turned-producers.
Kargil war hero and Vir Chakra awardee Satpal Singh works as a traffic constable in Punjab's Bhawanigarh town. He was a part of the Indian Army's Operation Vijay. He was an important figure in the Battle of Tiger Hill which took place between India and Pakistan during the Kargil war in 1999.
B D Pande was Punjab's governor during Operation Bluestar. In this excerpt from his memoir, In the Service of Free India: Memoir of a Civil Servant, Pande reveals what really went on behind the scenes during those dark days in India's history.
Dilip Kumar 'got annoyed and was about to leave the stage before things were brought under control'.
'Somehow the Flying Sikh has endured in people's memory.'
We asked you, dear readers to send in your congratulatory messages for the Indian team on their success Down Under. Here are your wishes for the team...
Aseem Chhabra lists his favourite Indian films of 2021.
Every time a filmmaker wishes to explore history or religion on his or her terms, self-appointed experts and limelight-seeking zealots swoop in to protest, says Sukanya Verma.
There are 11 actors, who are among Bollywood's busiest, working on multiple films simultaneously. Just who are they?
On Amitabh Bachchan's 75th birthday, we bring you the unseen pictures of the legendary actor from his life.
Another accused Riyaz Siddiqui was sentenced for 10 years
'A very big film director had said yes to me for two-three films.' 'When daddy got to know I am going to be opposite the main guy, he got cold feet.' 'They don't want their investments to get sabotaged by somebody like me who can overshine their son.'
June saw them walking the red carpet, attending movie screenings and going about their work. And, of course, they made sure to look glamorous while at it.
Olympic bronze medallist Gagan Narang on what made him start the Gagan Narang Sports Promotion Foundation way back in 2011 when he himself in the midst of his own shooting career.
Here are some other crazy, questionable ways Bollywood tries to make its villains all kinds of strange.
Another week and a spate of OTT shows and movies to watch. Here's what Sukanya Verma recommends.
'40 years later, the world is still singing I Am A Disco Dancer.'
Vaiko, who was present in the court, said he never sought any leniency.
DMK General Secretary's sought removal of the PP alleging he has not been impartial.
Joginder Tuteja looks at the numerous times Mr Bachchan has played an older man.
Seven years ago, Ravishankar Venkateswaran heard a story during a bus ride.
The top posts on social media from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.
The Supreme Court on Thursday extended the bail of former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa in a disproportionate assets case by four months and asked the Chief Justice of Karnataka high court to constitute a special bench to decide her plea expeditiously within three months.
'Insignias or not, Dhoni's will remain the deadliest pair of gloves behind the stumps,' notes Shekhar Gupta.
Dog squads are sniffing out poachers and busting their plans. Geetanjali Krishna tells us more about these canine crusaders.
Here are some of the best images of winners and finalists.
Memon, 53, was found guilty of conspiracy in 2007 for the serial blasts that killed over 250 people.
As the MAMI film festival kicks off, Aseem Chhabra picks the must watch Indian movies.
Were Kareena and Priyanka catty enough? YOU tell us in this poll!
Magsaysay Award winner Sonam Wangchuk speaks to Claude Arpi about his journey, his fights, his hopes and how he became an inspiration for the Bollywood blockbuster.
In his petition to the Supreme Court, Yakub had stated that he had been in jail for more than 20 years, which is more than the jail term awarded for life imprisonment, which is 14 years.
Yakub Memon, a convict in the 1993 Mumbai bomb blasts, is likely to be executed on July 30 if the Supreme Court turns down his mercy plea. It will be the first execution in the serial blasts, which left over 250 dead.
The daily wage earners who oil the wheels of the movies business are struggling to cope with the fallout of the lockdown.
As many as 17 films entered the Rs 100 Crore Club in 2019.
As much as Rs 4,300 crore was generated by 2019 movie releases. But 2020 is all set to be bigger and better!
