'I did not understand that if a film is released, what is the impact of its collection on my career and my life. For me, it was a big thing that I am coming on the silver screen.' 'Now, one-and-a-half years later, I am still processing its impact.'
Check out Bollywood's gorgeous men who attended the Bombay Times Headliners Awards 2026
Naseeruddin Shah, alongside director Imtiaz Ali and the cast, offered insights into the upcoming film Main Vaapas Aaunga at its trailer launch, praising the script and sharing their unique experiences.
Film folk looked gorgeous on the red carpet at the Bollywood Hungama Style Icon Awards 2026, held in Mumbai.
'The messages, the videos, the tears, the conversations, the love... I've been reading and watching all of it, often with tears in my own eyes.'
'Making a film -- good or bad -- is extremely hard work, involving hundreds of people and at least two years from idea to release. When the audience rejects it, it is known to push makers into depression. And then there is the danger of theatres stopping the screenings after week one if footfalls don't improve.'
Held during the Beating Retreat ceremony at JCP Stadium, the event was titled Jai Ho -- A Musical Salute to the Bravehearts and came ahead of the release of filmmaker Imtiaz Ali's new film Main Vaapas Aaunga, a cross border drama which features music by Rahman.
The Bombay Times Headliners Awards 2026 was held at the Taj Lands End, Mumbai.
Cocktail 2 has made a significant impact at the box office with a strong opening weekend, while Main Vaapas Aaunga has surprised many with its remarkable post-release resurgence.
Imtiaz Ali's daughter Ida Ali has announced her engagement to boyfriend Krish Agrawal.
With Main Vaapas Aaunga as his latest release, we rank Imtiaz Ali's romantic dramas from his underrated debut in Socha Na Tha to his most recent offering of love and longing.
From chilling in snow-clad mountains and pristine beaches to soaking up the magical sakura season, Namrata Thakker shows you how stars are unwinding in style this season.
Main Vaapas Aaunga transcends its flaws to deliver a profoundly moving plea for humanity, anchored by heartbreakingly brilliant performances, observes Sreeju Sudhakaran.
A R Rahman performed at the first-ever concert at the Attari-Wagah border post, using the platform to promote his soundtrack for Imtiaz Ali's Partition-era film Main Wapas Aaunga.
'The biggest story of the century is migration. I feel privileged to get the chance to tell such a story on celluloid.'
Lots of interesting films coming up in theatre this August, and the entertainment at home is just as good!
After the haldi and mehendi ceremonies, Anurag Kashyap's daughter Aaliyah Kashyap and Shane Gregoire threw a pre-wedding party, and invited their friends over.
'...depicting a love story is hard.'
Discover the top OTT releases this week, featuring a compelling mix of Hindi dramas like Imtiaz Ali's Main Vaapas Aaunga and Manoj Bajpayee's Governor, alongside regional and international titles.
The duo, who walked for Designer Gaurav Gupta at the Hyundai India Couture Week, looked so natural and effortless together, especially when Vedang drew Khushi into a cute side hug.
At a time when the politics of hostility has engulfed the world and escalated it into senseless wars Main Vaapas Aaunga's unwavering belief in love is a testament to cinema's uplifting gifts, notes Sukanya Verma.
From October to Saiyaara, these Hindi love stories proved that romance still has the power to break hearts, move audiences and create box office magic in the age of violent cinema.
'Working with Imtiaz Ali sir was something I had dreamt about for years.' 'His films have shaped the way I look at cinema and storytelling, and to be trusted with a character like Afsana was incredibly meaningful for me.'
From Ikkis to Balan: The Boy, these are the 10 Indian films that truly deserved the loudest applause in the first half of 2026.
Amidst a disappointing box office weekend for several new Hindi releases, Vikram Bhatt's Haunted 3D: Ghosts Of The Past has emerged as a surprising success.
Summer blockbusters spill on to June, as theatres line-up delayed releases at the box office. The month has a good mix of movies, and Joginder Tuteja lists your options.
The GlobalSpa Awards 2025 saw film folk bring glamour and style to the red carpet.
'Tourism will get hit. Thousands of lives will suffer. Businesses will shut down.'
Aaliyah and Shane will tie the knot on December 11 at the Bombay Club, Mahalakshmi Race Course, south Mumbai.
The who's who of Bollywood arrived for the grand premiere of Aryan Khan's directorial debut series The Ba***ds Of Bollywood and made it a night to remember.
Farhan Akhtar seems proud of 120 Bahadur, his second war epic after Lakshya -- he doesn't direct this one, he stars in it -- and invited film folk to a special screening in Mumbai.
Meet Deepali Sahay, the singing sensation from Main Waapas Aaunga. Nearly two decades after being voted out of Indian Idol Season 3 and after almost losing her voice to bleeding vocal chords after hosting Season 4, she finally gets the break she deserved with a song for the ages.
Film folk attended the premiere of Neeraj Ghaywan's new film, Homebound, India's entry for the Oscars.
The cast of Anurag Basu's Metro... In Dino arrived for the screening in Mumbai.
A day before Sky Force released in theatres across India, a special screening was held for film folk in Mumbai.
'There's really the kindest soul hidden inside this genius businessman.'
Film folk, being the creative bunch that they are, love Art.
The young folk of Bollywood stepped out to watch Reema Kagti's new film, Superboys Of Malegaon, ahead of its release on February 28.
'I'm already grateful for whatever's happened in my life and I'll continue to be grateful for whatever life holds for me in the future.'
