Among those who are deeply saddened by music composer Khayyam's passing is ghazal maestro Talat Aziz.
The many characters have so much to tell about their back stories and true emotions that a longer format would have allowed first time Director Seema Pahwa to dig deeper in Ram Prasad Ki Tehrvi, observes Joginder Tuteja.
A look at this week's hits and misses.
Kriti makes you smile and cry through her unexpected journey, notes Sukanya Verma.
Where the larger-than-life villain hogged the show by hurting the hero or throwing hurdles in his path, the role of his female counterpart has evolved from seductive sidekick to she-devil.
Abhishek Bachchan's sneering expression is ill-quipped to convey the confidence of a wheeler-dealer. Those frequent bouts of muahaha make it worse. So much worse, says Sukanya Verma.
Whether it is Nargis in Mother India or Nirupa Roy in Deewaar, Mama's a scenestealer while Dad is just a shadow. There are films that have explored the Dad's character with tender affection
A look at the arrivals.
UnIndian is worth a watch if you love feel-good romcoms, feels Namrata Thakker.
Few jokes that do work in this illogical, tardy drivel called Kis Kisko Pyaar Karoon have more to do with how idiotic they are then amusing, feels Sukanya Verma.
A look at this week's hits and misses.
The top posts on social media from your favourite Bollywood celebrities:
A look at this week's hits and misses.
A look at this week's hits and misses.
"It's a pity that because there are no big names attached to it, Sony Liv did not go all out to promote this dark and gripping series, the way they did with a Scam 1992. They should have made it track more to ensure it reached more people."
'I got to meet my real life inspiration for my character.' 'I studied his mannerisms, behaviour and language.' I secretly recorded his conversations.'
Despite all its drawbacks, I was engrossed in Toofaan and the intensity Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra imbues it with for most part, observes Sukanya Verma.
Pankaj Kapoor is one of India's finest actors. Subhash K Jha picks 5 memorable performances.
'...Because it has changed.' 'Participants are almost provoked to behave in a certain manner.'
'If you sit collar turned up and tell yourself, you are great, you will never evolve as an actor.'
'Never had I imagined even in my wildest dreams that this 18-year-journey through 80 films would bring me so much love, respect and appreciation.' 'I never thought I would become such a charchit abhineta (popular actor).'
The Congress on Monday said a first information report (FIR) has been registered against Bharatiya Janata Party MPs Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore and Subrat Pathak on its complaint related to a fake video of Rahul Gandhi, allegedly aimed at disturbing communal harmony.
The top posts on social media from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.
All Is Well spends two hours desperately tickling the audience but the overall impact is one of torture, says Raja Sen.
Veteran actor-filmmaker Shashi Kapoor was on Sunday conferred the prestigious Dada Saheb Phalke award at the landmark Prithvi Theatre in Mumbai by Union Information and Broadcasting Minister Arun Jaitley.
'I wake up every morning and get to make movies. This is the biggest highlight of my career.' All Is Well for Abhishek Bachchan.
Akshay Kumar's success rate continues.
Vinod Mirani gives us his weekly verdict.
Bombay Velvet was Bollywood's biggest flop this year.
According to Raja Sen, Goliyon Ki Rasleela Ram-Leela is an overplotted, bloody mess.
The hits and misses of the week.
A look at the arrivals.
Sukanya Verma looks at the jhoola, and how it's an unforgettable part of many a Bollywood imagery in celebration, romance, frolic and, sometimes, even menace.
Because it's all about loving your siblings.
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Ram Leela is a lavish visual spread and is filled with moments of thrill, ingenuity and splendour.
