Ranveer has shown the right instincts in his choice of roles, which he has played with seeming effortlessness, backed with preparation and understanding.
Over 25 years, societies evolve and tastes change. Cinema absorbs and reflects this transformation. Picking only 25 films from the first quarter of the century is tough.
Hero's theatrical trailer to open Bajrangi Bhaijaan shows.
Aditya Pancholi has claimed he was the first choice to play the lead role opposite Madhuri Dixit in Tezaab, a role that eventually went to Anil Kapoor.
The spunky PeeCee apparently has a plan up her sleeve.
'Talwar se zyada dhaar chalane wale ki soch mein honi chahiye,' says the strategy-savvy Bajirao in Bajirao Mastani. Only if director Sanjay Leela Bansali had listened, says Sukanya Verma.
After Bajrangi Bhaijaan, Sanjay Leela Bhansali's period drama is creating a lot of buzz!
'If not for the sentiment against Shah Rukh Khan's statements, Dilwale would have earned Rs 10 crore more.'
The actor-filmmaker plays a Maratha king in the film
Sanjay Leela Bhansali celebrates the success of his dream project.
Ashutosh Gowariker seems too inspired by Sanjay Leela Bhansali's way of making period films, feels Namrata Thakker.
At the moment, it seems Dilwale has wangled the larger number of screens.
Initially, the part she was offered was no bigger than what Alia Bhatt had in Rajamouli's RRR.
Bajirao Mastani is a big winter release worth looking forward to, says Raja Sen.
'The way they have showed Bajirao dancing in the song Malhari Malhari -- this is not the way to depict history.'
'The way the anticipation is built up for Gabbar Singh's introduction scene with sound, image and details of his personality, like the combat boots he wears.' 'The camera comes so close -- not a tele lens shot, but a wide-angle close-up -- that you can almost smell Gabbar's breath.'
After Prem Ratan Dhan Payo, it's time for another magnum opus to spread its wings into the regional market.
Sanjay Leela Bhansali on his ambitious plans with Amitabh, Kareena, Rani and Salman.
Director Sanjay Leela Bhansali wants an authentic look for his period film.
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A lot of qawalli and romance in Bajirao Mastani's soundtrack, says Aelina Kapoor.
'This is a giant film, a magnum opus drunk on its own magnum-ity, and it is perfectly clear early on, as the narrative races out the gate and gauntlets are flung up in the air and shot through with arrows, that a film like this can only work as opera,' says Raja Sen.
Deepika Padukone's jewellery in Bajirao Mastani is WOW!
Sanjay Leela Bhansali's Bajirao Mastani has ruffled quite a few feathers among the descendants of the Peshwa and his Muslim wife.
Bajirao Mastani has the potential to do for Maratha 'history' what Mughal-e-Azam did for Mughal 'history', says Mohammad Asim Siddiqui.
'Bajirao Mastani is going to be one of those films people won't forget for a very long time.'
Actor-filmmaker Satish Kaushik, who headed the jury for the 63rd National Awards, says this was one of the best years in the life of Indian cinema so far.
'Gen Z was devoid of love stories with sad endings like Heer Ranjha, Laila Majnu or Romeo Juliet; they have never seen something like this in their lifetime.' 'Saiyaara is a rooted love story.'
United States President Donald Trump took a leaf out of Bollywood to congratulate Indian-origin Kash Patel after his confirmation as Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation.
A look at the top 10 tweets from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.
A look at the top posts on social media from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.
Bollywood's warped sense of humour sees much fun in a man's attachment to two women as he hyper oscillates between a pair of wives.
As Heeramandi, set in 1920s Lahore, drops on Netflix on May 1, Sukanya Verma marvels at Bhansali's magnificent slices of history in 25 resplendent frames.
Sukanya Verma quizzes you to find out just how much you know about the movies.
These six male megastars have formed popular pairs with two starkly different leading ladies. Dinesh Raheja compares and contrasts the chemistry between the onscreen couples, and asks you, dear reader, to vote for your favourite jodi.
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