A movie like Bad Boy being made in 2023 would have been just as unwatchable no matter who made it. That Rajkumar Santoshi has, is almost heart-breaking, sighs Deepa Gahlot.
Stars love travelling, and the New Year sees them make beautiful pictures around the globe.
Against whom, dear readers, does Varun share a roaring chemistry?
Rocky Aur Rani delivers a king-sized entertainer that blends old charm with fresh ideas. It is a win for Karan Johar whose conviction works big time to satisfying results, asserts Mayur Sanap.
The first half of 2023 has been good to Bollywood, as we saw big blockbusters like Pathaan and The Kerala Story. But there have been flops as well.
'For the paraplegic young girl, I needed a fresh face, someone who did not have the baggage of doing such movies before, someone who the audience liked.'
People move on, get attached to other people, ending a close bond. But we rarely see that on screen, observes Aseem Chhabra.
The 79th Annual Golden Globe awards have been announced. A quick look at the winners.
As Kuttey hits the screens this Friday, Sukanya Verma looks at the 10 best ensemble Hindi movies in recent times.
Alia Bhatt and Shefali Shah's dark comedy looks absolutely riveting, applauds Namrata Thakker.
'I guess things happen when they have to happen.' 'And the film got delayed by COVID a little bit. But yeah, it's been a decade which I do not regret.' 'I feel like I have grown so much, as an artist, as well as just a human being.' 'So much life experience to channel into films that I think is an advantage almost.'
Ranbir and Shraddha's playful chemistry is to watch out for in Luv Rajan's rom-com, predicts Namrata Thakker.
There's a lot of action on the OTT front as well as in theatres.
To name your movie after Bollywood's most dhinchak hero and craft something so dull borderlines on sacrilege, feels Sukanya Verma.
'When I watched KGF, I was like, 'What kind of world are we living in? Who are these people'?'
'Anu Malik has great respect for lyrics and lyrics writers. He has worked with big important people through the '80s and the '90s -- everyone from Gulzar and Majrooh Sultanpuri. He treated me with great respect.' 'I don't think the AIB controversy will affect any comedian who can think right and straight, who is clear about his comedy and politics.'
'Dhanush is a unique talent.' 'There is no other person in the industry whom I envy as a writer and a director except Dhanush.'
Not so hatke after all, but no reason to stay bachke either, notes Sukanya Verma.
'This slender yet joyous film introduces so many fresh insanities and has such an endless stream of wisecracking that it takes on shades of a running ballad,' notes Sreehari Nair.
Raju Srivastav was cremated on September 22 in the presence of family and close friends in Delhi.
'I had a very tumultuous relationship with what occurred.'
If you are looking for a smart popcorn horror to watch with friends, this is a fairly enjoyable romp.
The 80th Annual Golden Globe awards saw Hollywood's A-set at their glamorous best.
Phone Bhoot's fizzy fuel isn't enough for feature length fun, observes Sukanya Verma. Phone Bhoot Review
Comfort and chemistry go hand in hand, so Tabu's versatile vigour and Devgn's brooding intensity has regularly complemented their working styles in solidarity and conflict.
'I could tell there was an extraordinary intensity about Amitabh Bachchan even in bad films.' 'Kuch baat thi.' 'Salim saab and I insisted on casting him in Zanjeer.'
'How can so many misfortunes fall on one beautiful family?'
Joginder Tuteja looks at Ajay Devgn's strong line-up, coming soon.
After a rather dull April when there were hardly any theatrical or OTT releases, May would be a lot more crowded with a dozen odd movies and web series arriving.
'And you put your heart and soul into your work, even if it takes longer, slowly and surely, people will start recognising that about you.' 'There's no need to get caught up in the noise and PR game.'
Prema Katha Chitram 2 releases on March 21.
'Everyone's favourite show Mirzapur is returning with a third season in which I am reprising my role as Beena Tripathi.'
Joginder Tuteja takes a look at 10 small-scale films which made big bucks.
Director Raj Mehta brings together Neetu Singh and Anil Kapoor who have never worked together.
Badla, bhoots and a barrage of detective dramas bombard the streaming platforms this week. Sukanya Verma lists everything you can see or skip.
These movies may or may not have got critical acclaim, but when it comes to sheer eyeballs, these films did their job rather well.
Her cotton, chiffon and Chanderi saris score high on comfort and drape like a dream.
What is noticeable in both movies is the willingness with which both the ageing stars -- Kamal is 68 and Rajini, four years older at 72 with a kidney transplant that he has not shied away from acknowledging -- have learnt to respect their age and bodies, notes N Sathiya Moorthy.