'I was shooting for DDLJ when my husband passed away.'
'Despite acting in some 100 films and television plays, people still remember the daadi of Hum Log.'
Yash Raj Films has launched the YRF Script Cell, a platform discovering and nurturing screenwriting talent from across the world.
'Aditya Chopra thought the climax was too cliche but he still wanted to end the film on that note. He was adamant about it.' Cinematographer Manmohan Singh takes us behind the scenes of Dilwale Dulhaniya Le Jayenge.
'When someone complimented him, he hugged that person with such sincerity. That genuineness stayed with him.'
She is no longer Samantha Ruth Prabhu. She will be known henceforth as just Samantha.
10 great movie choices for that date night on February 14.
'Established filmmakers want to go with the sequels of earlier hit films like Housefull 5 or Mastiii 4. They don't want to come up with fresh ideas. This is pure laziness.'
Trade analyst Girish Wankhede puts together a curated list of the 25 biggest hits in the first 25 years of the century.
Yash Chopra's wife Pamela Chopra passed into the ages on the morning of April 20, and film folk made their way to her residence to condole with the family.
'Ayan told Karan he blundered leaving Dharma.'
'His belief that he is touched by the Almighty reflects in his performances.'
Nishanchi actor Aaishvary Thackeray has signed up to play one of the leads in Yash Raj's new film, directed by Ali Abbas Zafar.
All of a sudden, the Ramayana is a much sought-after source for epic movie makers.
While Amitabh Bachchan's chemistry with his heroines -- from Jaya Bhaduri to Rekha to Hema Malini -- brought sizzle to his films, many of his biggest blockbusters have been powered by his combustible combination with male co-stars.
Shah Rukh Khan and Kajol unveiled a bronze statue of their iconic characters, Raj and Simran, from Aditya Chopra's blockbuster Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge in London on December 4.
Yash Chopra's wife Pamela Chopra passed into the ages on the morning of April 20, and film folk arrived at the Chopra residence to offer their condolences.
'I was super shy and awkward and had no idea what huge stars I was working with.'
'Today, Shah Rukh is sitting so high up that it will have to be something really spectacular for him to jump up and say, "Hey, yes, let's make this film!".'
Three days after their mother Pamela Chopra passed into the ages on April 20, Aditya and Uday Chopra held a prayer meet at their residence.
As the year draws to a close, Rediff's Senior Contributor Roshmila Bhattacharya takes a look at the hits and misses, the highs and lows, the newsmakers and the dealbreakers in alphabetical order.
Rani Mukerji dutifully played the host even as her husband YRF Chairman Aditya Chopra expectedly stayed away from the cameras.
SMAT: Haryana beat Bengal to enter Super 8s, Punjab also qualify
'Every film had its challenges, but Mr India, Sadak and Gandhi were the toughest.' 'Mr India needed imagination, Sadak needed sensitivity and Gandhi demanded historical authenticity.'
'For him what's important is relationships, his role, and, of course, the script.' Rediff celebrates Shah Rukh Khan's 60th birthday on November 2 with a special series that introduces us to the man behind the superstar.
'Shah Rukh and I have a very good relationship.' 'When he is with you, he is completely yours, once he leaves the room, he doesn't know you.' Pamela Chopra discusses her life with her late husband Yash Chopra, and sons Aditya and Uday Chopra in an exclusive interview.
Film folk continued to arrive at the Chopra residence to mourn Pamela Chopra who passed into the ages on April 20.
'I don't hold grudges against them; they are all my friends.' 'Guess who suggested Rani Mukerji's name?'
After Saiyaara's blockbuster status, Yash Raj Films is trying to make its next release, War 2, a bigger hit.
'Her Saturday screenings at Yash Raj Studio were a much awaited weekly event marked on all our calenders. 'Her CAREFULLY curated meals were a delight and fabulous. LOVE YOU PAMMY.'
As it celebrates 50 years of being in business, Joginder Tuteja looks at YRF's biggest hits.
'I love the feeling of falling in love and the memories it brings, even if it doesn't last.'
'I played five different versions of Woh Subah Kabhie Toh Aayegi for Raj Kapoor, only to be greeted with a totally blank reaction.' 'Thereafter, for 40 minutes, he disappeared, leaving us baffled.' 'But when he emerged, he couldn't stop appreciating our efforts!' 'He said Sahir Ludhianvi's writing was sheer poetry and since all my five tunes were equally wonderful, he would leave it to my discretion to chose the final tune.' 'What could be greater appreciation for an artiste?'
The who's who of Bollywood got together to doff their hats at the iconic Raj Kapoor and celebrate his birth centenary on December 14 with a lot of fanfare.
As Independent India turned 76, so did the ethereal Raakhee I know better than most, says Subhash K Jha.
'It is very rare, particularly in our film industry, for a couple to be so devoted to one another.'
As it celebrates 50 years of being in business, Joginder Tuteja looks at the big hits in the first part of this special.
Mumbai were bowled out for 181 in their second innings, setting J&K 243 runs to win the season-opening match.
Joginder Tuteja raises a toast to Aditya Chopra on his birthday, and looks at his 10 most successful productions.
The entertainment district will house theme park attractions, a movie palace, unique hotels and many other unique Indian genre entertainment concepts themed around the YRF banner. The first phase of the district is scheduled to be completed by 2012, said Yash Chopra, chairman, Yash Raj Films. However, details of the investment were not disclosed.
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