'It's heartening to see that the festive energy is being driven not only by star-led blockbusters but also by fresh, content-rich films.'
Before becoming one of Bollywood's most recognisable faces, Shraddha Kapoor once worked as a sandwich maker and barista in the United States - a revelation that has left fans stunned and even momentarily fooled LinkedIn.
Amid the ongoing industry-wide discussion on work-life balance in the film world, several stars have spoken up about long working hours and the need for healthier schedules.
Decapitated ghosts, ancient ghosts, devil judges, devious cartoons, angry young women, it's a super flavourful platter of assorted goodies on the OTT menu this week.
It's 'not looking like a Diwali lineup, which is usually grand and has superstar movies.'
Check out the winners at the Zee Cine Awards.
At 8,700 screens, India, the world's largest film producing country, has just six screens for every million of its people, compared to 125 in the US and 30 in China. With Sitaare Zameen Par, Aamir Khan hopes to expand the market for Indian cinema.
'A story has to do something within me for me to say yes to it.'
After comedies like Bhool Chuk Maaf and Stree, National Award-winning actor Rajkummar Rao tries hard core action in the gangster film, Maalik.
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.
It was a good weekend for Bhool Chuk Maaf, as the film collected Rs 28 crore* (Rs 280 million) at the box office.
The fourth Pinkvilla Screen & Style Icons awards saw a splash of A-listers walk down the red carpet.
The Showsha Reel awards 2025 saw a splash of glamour on the red carpet, as Bollywood's actors lent some star appeal.
'When I meet someone and feel something, and start dreaming about a big wedding, I will...'
Just who are the reining stars of Bollywood? One look at Maddock Films' 20th anniversary party gives you a pretty good idea.
Sweet surprises are made of actors best known for their dramatics taking us by surprise by shaking a leg on screen.
'I had not even realised I had done almost 100 films.'
Film folk didn't hold back from a midweek party, as one of Bollywood's most successful production houses turned 20.
A recent report in The Hollywood Reporter has listed 46 women as the Most Influential Women in International Film, and the ladies in positions of executives, producers and creatives.
More screens, more films, and longer windows will convert to more people watching, assuming they know a film is releasing, points out Vanita Kohli-Khandekar.
'Social media managers, bouncers, their catering department people... they tell the actor whether he should do a film or not.'
Chhaava has entered the prestigious Rs 500 Crore (Rs 5 billion) Club and with that, it joins the likes of Pushpa 2, Stree 2, Jawan, Animal, Gadar 2, Pathaan and Baahubali 2 to have achieved this feat.
This year, the genre has done especially well, with films like Stree 2 and Munjya. Will Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3 keep up the momentum?
Stree 2 has etched its name in cinematic history by becoming the highest-grossing Hindi film ever, surpassing the lifetime collections of Shah Rukh Khan's Jawan.
Sukanya Verma quizzes you to find out just how much you know about the movies.
The blazing success of Vicky Kaushal's Chhaava has laid out a path for more eventful year at the movies, as an exciting line-up of historical biopics queue up for the big screen.
'Nobody likes preachy stories. When you lace it with humour, it works.'
The media asks Shraddha an important question.
'It took me three days to tell him that I am his huge fan.'
After earning Rs 730 crore* until Christmas (Rs 7.3 billion), the film is marching fast towards the Rs 800 crore (Rs 8 billion) mark.
Sukanya Verma lists 10 hot item numbers doing the rounds in recent times.
What's more gorgeous than one Stree promoting her film? Well, two Strees, of course!
Rajkummar Rao's biggest blockbuster Stree turned two on his birthday, August 31.
'We believe these five days should get roughly about 5 to 5.5 million people or more into the cinemas.'
Producer Dinesh Vijan has worked with several film stars, and they all came together to party hard on his birthday.
'You can expect bohut kuch. Our dreams are big about the larger plan.'
'One of the most significant factors contributing to the optimism for 2025 is the lineup of films featuring Bollywood's three superstar Khans.'
Anjuli Bhargava meets the women of Stree Shakti, an organization that is helping women in Uttarakhand's villages to supplement their family income.
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