At the launch of Khalid Mohamed's latest book, The Aladia Sisters, Karan Johar got Javed Akhtar and Anil Kapoor to reveal a few secrets.
'For the film-maker, as for the photographer, barbershops with their many moments of interest -- wall-to-wall mirrors, shiny accoutrements, beaded curtains -- provide ample scope for mis-en-scene,' says Ranjita Ganesan.
Take a bow, Nayanthara, Radhika Prasidhha, Aishwarya Rajesh, Jyothika, Nithya Menen.
'No one's comparing and everyone's taking the song as mine... that's a battle won.'
To make a date fun and novel, ideally you must choose a partner from another generation, says Solene Paillet.
Supporters of Sirsa-based Dera Sacha Sauda sect blocked rail and road traffic at various places in Punjab for the second day on Sunday, demanding that cinema halls screen sect leader Gurmit Ram Rahim Singh's film MSG-2.
'How long do you dumb down, how long do you stay silent,' the actor asks at TEDx.
We celebrate Akshay's birthday by looking back at his top 20 blockbusters over the years.
Every film that Sriram Raghavan makes is a compendium of ideas and sensations that tickle him. Trying to remake a Sriram Raghavan film is like getting excited by somebody else's goosebumps, observes Sreehari Nair.
Vanessa Kirby is sure to be nominated for the Best Actress Oscar award, and Frances McDormand of Nomadland will give her a healthy competition, feels Aseem Chhabra.
'Some people get really angry when I talk about nationalism or when I share my opinion on farm laws.'
The latest updates from the Malayalam film industry.
According to sources, all private offices will work from home and only government offices and essential services will be open.
Most private sector firms offer maximum three months of such leave.
'I don't think you have seen any Indian actor play a character like this.'
Kanhaiya also said there was no "tukde tukde" government before 2014
'As a family, we were not going through a very good time financially.' 'I wanted to be an interior designer, but I didn't have enough money to join the polytechnic.' 'I was about 15-and-a-half, 16, so I said okay, let me just try (acting).'
'Hot Mess Holiday airs on December 11 -- it's a really fun story.'
Take your pick from these four releases.
The yet untitled film is directed by Sathyan Anthikkad and scripted by Ranjan Pramod.
Padmarajan's Thoovanathumbikal has become a part of Malayali mythology, just as its maker himself now possesses mythological status.
A 22 year old's social enterprise serves as a bridge between transgenders and companies that want to hire them
'While there cannot be any doubt that the national anthem should be shown utmost respect, cinema halls are not the most appropriate places to play the national anthem.'
As the world grows grimmer by the day, what can be more reassuring than pretty people showing off their perfect pearlies?
Do you agree with NCP leader Sharad Pawar? Cast your vote to let us know.
This piece is a tribute to that corner of film criticism that they call subtextual film criticism.
Though he went back to writing "beautiful scenes" for other Bollywood directors, his deep interest in the lives of ordinary citizens never slackened, evident from the way he made himself available to human rights groups whenever they called him.
'In the 1990s, wherever I would go for work, I would see Tabu dancing in a studio.'
Will this team of 12 change the way films are certified in India?
'In India, dark-skinned actors are always cast in a particular kind of role.'
Akki's new film will likely be tax free in BJP-ruled states.
Kejriwal said there will be no restrictions on the number of people travelling in four-wheelers, two-wheelers, auto-rickshaws, e-rickshaws and other vehicles in the city. He said that until now, shops in markets were being allowed to open on odd-even basis, adding that there are no such restrictions mentioned by the Centre in its latest guidelines.
With Salt coming up for release this Friday, here's a look at some of the hottest female spies in recent cinema
'Everywhere Anil Dharker went, he assembled teams of talented people, gave them opportunities, then got out of the way and allowed them to flourish.' Meenakshi Shedde remembers a very special editor.
Rajinikanth will win the elections whenever they are held, predicts A Ganesh Nadar.
A look at the top tweets from your favourite Bollywood celebrities:
As Madhuri Dixit celebrates her birthday today, May 15, we understand the actress better through a revealing interview in the new book Mother Maiden Mistress: Women in Hindi Cinema 1950-2010.
A look at the top tweets from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.
'People gravitate towards me with their problems.'
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