Dame Dench humanises the frumpy, myopic and overindulged Queen Victoria and the screen feels the warmth of the legendary actress's enthusiasm, says Sukanya Verma.
Victoria & Abdul tells the true story of the unexpected friendship between Queen Victoria and her young Indian servant.
Bookstore owners were cautioned against keeping or distributing the books. Police personnel briefed the bookstore owners about the legal consequences of violating the ban.
Contrary to her sombre public image, in private Britain's Queen Victoria was a passionate, romantic and a feisty politician who even had an affair with an young and handsome Indian servant, according to a new film. Apart from the Indian courtier Abdul Karim, Victoria had flirtatious relationships with two of her prime ministers -- Lord Melbourne and Benjamin Disraeli -- and also developed an affair with a British servant, the Daily Mail reported.
He was in news after the then DIG (Prisons) D Roopa recently alleged that Telgi was among several prisoners who received special treatment in the jail.
Before Ali and Richa walk down the aisle, Namrata Thakker looks at how they fell in love.
The cottage had been a royal gift to Abdul Karim by Queen Victoria, then Empress of India, in recognition of his service and as a sign of her affection towards her Indian aide and confidant.
A look at the premiere pictures of Victoria And Abdul.
The actor, who is taking the west by storm these days with his upcoming film Victoria & Abdul, was a surprise showstopper on Day 4 of Lakme Fashhion Week.
A pick of just 10 watchable (a couple of them admittedly in the so-bad-it's-fun category) foreign films starring Bollywood stars in significant roles are available to watch on streaming platforms.
Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex, was present at the birth of his boy, who weighs 3.2 kg.
As the curtain come down on 2022, Roshmila Bhattacharya flashbacks to some of the year's newsmakers and events.
'He cooked chicken curry and so because of him, curries entered the British royal kitchens.' 'Eventually, he became a political advisor to the queen.' 'This guy was disrupting the royal household. It sent shockwaves...' Ali Fazal on his character Abdul Karim and working with acting legend Judi Dench.
The actors featured in a pre-wedding shoot for Brides Today magazine.
Victoria Beckham may join judges Simon Cowell, Randy Jackson and Kara DioGuardi on the American reality show.
Desi sightings in Western fare are no longer a rarity.
Featuring among others the stars of Newton, Victoria and Abdul and Fukrey Returns.
The Canadian follows in the footsteps Victoria Beckham, Katy Perry, and Mary J Blige, who have already signed up to offer up their opinions to wannabe stars.
When Sallu's sis makes her debut, look who turns up...
'There is a part of me that says it is a great time to tell stories from my own land.' 'But then opportunities are coming my way from all over the world.' 'So one foot is here and one foot is in the West.'
Maxwell closer to return, trains with Victoria
A special screening of Gurinder Chadha's new film Partition: 1947 was held in a theatre in Mumbai.
The 25-year-old, a leg-spinner like his father, moved to Australia to play for in 2016 and is hoping to become a citizen in 2020 and represent his adopted nation in the Twenty20 World Cup later that same year.
Besides the five Indian films that are playing at the Toronto International Film Festival this year -- a rather large collection at an international film festival, says Aseem Chhabra -- there are more films with an Indian connect.
He reportedly said that at least two prominent Karnataka politicians were involved in the stamp scam.
The 90th Annual Academy Awards have been announced. A quick glance at the winners, listed in bold.
Dunkirk may have been missed at the year's earlier awards shows, but thanks god, Chris Nolan's classic gets enough play at the Oscar noms.
Just what do actors *do* the whole day? We find out.
A sinister Islamic State-inspired plan to carry out an attack using 'edged knives' at a ceremony commemorating martyred soldiers was foiled on Saturday.
'All the guys in this country were stuck in the 'alpha' for the longest time.' 'They were told not to cry, be the man in the house.' 'I wanted to touch upon that vulnerability and innocence that is still alive in men.'
It's party night in Hollywood!
Cars like the Land Rover Evoque, endorsed by Victoria Beckham, have more women customers than men.
Though it's not the first time an Indian actor is working offshore, Dimple's gig in Tenet, has us thrilled.
'When somebody comes forward in Hollywood, they don't risk losing their livelihood.' 'But here, they will risk losing their livelihood.' Richa Chadha opens up.
Know what Judi Dench said when Ali Fazal sent her mangoes?
Other nominations include Dunkirk, The Post and I, Tonya.
Richa Chadha to play Shakeela... Vidya Balan turns producer...
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