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.
'I thought my journey had ended even before it began.'
Bachchan versus Bachchan... Dev Patel turns director...
'We need to be proud of our Maratha history and should be ready to tell the world our stories and not just keep them limited to Maharashtra.'
'Alia is going to be the voice of Gangubai Kathiawadi in Berlin.'
Entertainment may be its raison d'etre but the tears brought about by cinema are no less significant.
The first time Sushmita Sen missed the opportunity to work with Sanjay Leela Bhansali was when he wanted to cast her as Chandramukhi in Devdas.
A peek at Ranveer-Deepika's photo album.
Joginder Tuteja takes a look at the actor's brief movie parts.
While we await Shilpa's second innings in the movies, Joginder Tuteja looks at how well the top '90s actresses have done when they returned to acting.
Towering effigies of 10-headed demon king Ravana, his son Meghnad and brother Kumbhakaran crackled in fiery splendour marking the triumph of good over evil as gusto and fervour marked Dussehra festivities across the country. Crowds burst into cheers as the stuffed effigies, dotting grounds and open spaces, went up in flames at sundown.
Whether it's a filmi rite of passage or just another facet of nepotism, quite a few star kids began their journey as ADs.
Despite being locked in their hotel rooms, the Indian players are keen not to let their guard down as they prepare for the Test series against England.
Team India are in mandatory quarantine at the Leela Hotel in Chennai.
The Devgns celebrate their anniversary... Nushrratt wants you to love her...
Akshay Kumar plays the part with enthusiasm, like he was just waiting to get into the costume of a historical hero, observes Deepa Gahlot.
Meanwhile, Akshay Kumar's Laxmmi Bomb, which had been scheduled for a June 5 release, will now release on Eid.
'I knew that since I would be designing for Sanjay Leela Bhansali's film, the aesthetics would have to be correct.' 'He doesn't show poverty in his films.' 'He won't show someone standing on the streets in phate hue kapde.'
'In Byculla, a lot of boys hero-worship the bhais.' 'Hamza grew up in that environment, but he got a government job.' 'And he did this so he could marry the woman he loves.' 'Now, after getting the government job, he thought he would get to bully people...' 'But bechara, he's getting bullied at work.'
Designer-Producer Shabinaa Khan loses her mother to COVID-19 while Boney Kapoor's secretary manages to overcome it.
Meet the showstopper for Manish Malhotra's Ruhaaniyat collection showcased at India Couture Week 2020.
'My fear was put to rest with the belief that Sanjay sir had in me.' 'He told me, 'If you want to fly, just jump off the mountain with me and we'll do this together'.'
'Only the press in India writes stuff like, 'supporting actor, character actor, comedic actor or action hero'.'
'The weekend advance booking are extremely encouraging for these movies, and the extended break due to Mahashivratri, will provide a significant impetus.'
Joginder Tuteja looks at the major films that released in theatres and how they fared.
Alia Bhatt shared posters of her upcoming film, Gangubai Kathiawadi, on social media. It is based on S Hussain Zaidi's book on female gangsters, Mafia Queens of Mumbai, and the story revolves around the real life story of brothel owner, Gangubai Kothewali.
Joginder Tuteja looks at the releases which did a minimum lifetime business of Rs 20 crore. Unfortunately, the list is not very long.
'Alia has much more to do in RRR than was originally planned.'
'I needed an actress, who can stand her ground between Tarak and Charan who are extremely talented actors. Alia is the perfect fit.'
Publicist Rohini Iyer hosted a party at her home, attended by Bollywood celebs.
Kalank, a Karan Johar production, has an uncanny resemblance to a Sanjay Leela Bhansali venture, feels Namrata Thakker.
'Of the people here in Europe who have watched The Story of Film: A New Generation, the most talked-about clip is the one from Ram Leela.'
India's most vibrant festival is the perfect excuse for friends to flirt and foes to become friends again.
One of the most famous Indian faces on the planet, everything Priyanka Chopra Jonas learned, she learned it on the job.
Joginder Tuteja looks at the biggest April releases in the last decade.
While the topic of surrogacy is not common in Hindi movies, it has been done before.
Pandit Jasraj's son, Shaarang Dev Pandit, performed the last rites, which were followed by a 21-gun salute at Vile Parle's Pawan Hans Crematorium.
By the time they turned 40, Prithviraj Kapoor had done about 50 films, Raj Kapoor about 46 films and Rishi Kapoor about 80 films. As Ranbir Kapoor turns 40, Deepa Gahlot explores the Kapoors cinematic landscape to find out where the young actor stands in comparison to his great grandfather, grandfather and father.
The 71 year old legend has tested negative for COVID-19.
To mark World Whiskey Day, a toast to its memorable imagery in Hindi films.
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