A non-strategic investor like Poonawalla brings in not only capital but also creative freedom. Indian cinema needs more investors like him, reports Vanita Kohli Khandekar.
Now, here's a show that will show off the power struggles on and off the camera in the backstage areas of Bollywood.
Be it Dhoom, Singham or the Munnabhai franchise, there are certain stories that have tons more to say or solid cash cow potential and Bollywood is all for it.
When Aamir Khan parties, he makes sure the entire film industry parties with him!
'He was an extremely naughty child, always in trouble and creating trouble.' 'He wanted to fly a kite at night, and sometimes, bunk school.' 'When I insisted on sending him, we could get a call from school that he had fainted.'
The veteran socialist leader, who ended his long alliance with the Bharatiya Janata Party last year, was responding to queries from journalists about the 'Hindu Rashtra' clamour, which was openly endorsed earlier this week by his Uttar Pradesh counterpart Yogi Adityanath.
Writer, director, actor, singer, producer, Farhan Akhtar dons many, MANY hats and makes the world, well Hindi cinema for sure, a cooler place.
'Here are 25 stories special to me for one reason too many,' says Sukanya Verma who scored 25 years writing about the movies last week.
Madgaon Express understands its charm lies in its inherent silliness and then works around as pure unadulterated entertainment, which makes it imminently watchable, raves Mayus Sanap.
Social media saw some of the cutest pictures of star kids celebrating Raksha Bandhan on August 11.
Sunny wishes Nisha... Esha wishes Hema... Karisma daydreams...
For Shah Rukh Khan, Pathaan looks like an assured winner.
As Saif Ali Khan turns 51 on August 16, Subhash K Jha reveals interesting facts about the nawab of Pataudi.
On Valentine's Day, Sukanya Verma looks at some dream destinations in Bollywood style.
'The only film comparable with Archies would be Dil Chahta Hai.'
'In Raktobeej, I had a lot of physical action to do, so that was a new challenge.' 'We didn't want the action scenes to be over-the-top.' 'We wanted to make the action raw and real.'
Aamir Khan's Mangal Pandey: The Rising released on August 12, 2005.
Bollywood turns up to watch Laal Singh Chaddha.
Sukanya Verma quizzes you to find out just how much you know about the movies.
Days after the wedding, Ritesh Sidhwani threw a party for his close friend and business partner Farhan Akhtar and his bride Shibani Dandekar.
'Nobody is telling you, 'Oh, my God, you are 30 and you are not married!'.'
Shibani Dandekar and Farhan Akhtar's perfect wedding was attended by family and close friends.
As Saif turns 50, Joginder Tuteja looks at his top money-spinners over the years.
Looks like the good folks at the ministry of civil aviation have requested our airports and airlines to play Indian music at airports and during flights as part of its culture promotion initiative.
It's been 19 years since Kal Ho Naa Ho released!
Composers Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy go wild in this gloriously retro album.
Much, much, much before Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani fussed over What Jhumka, Asha Bhosle trilled in her alluring voice and teased us with tantalising details about the events leading to her precious Jhumka's loss. Sukanya Verma celebrates the singing legend who turns 90 on September 8.
We celebrate Friendship Day by looking at the various kinds of friends in the movies.
From aadmi to andas, Bollywood songs dispense gyaan for every occasion. But nothing beats its obsession with pyaar.
PZ's played a newlywed many times on screen!
Sukanya Verma takes us inside 10 of her all-time favourite movie homes.
The incredible years, with Farhan and Adhuna.
The Balaji boss is on a detox holiday.
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