'We hope we will have created a world where music for films appeals to fans across the country, across languages and genres.'
For a grim subject matter as grim as this, it's refreshing that Sentimental Value avoids becoming a manipulative, melodramatic tearjerker, notes Mayur Sanap.
'The world feels quieter today.... Asha Bhosle wasn't just a legend -- she gave the world melodies that will outlive us all.'
If the stories are food for the mind then our digestive system has changed. If they are a piece of art, our gaze has altered. This calls for a change not in stories, but in the grammar of storytelling so that it can cut through the deluge and gluttony and force people to savour, appreciate and re-visit it. That is what the creators of Taskaree or Dhurandhar are trying, points out Vanita Kohli-Khandekar.
Sequels have traditionally been successful at the box office, especially when they take the story forward. Let's take a look at some such films.
Explore the enduring appeal of Akshaye Khanna, the actor who, despite a quiet persona and unconventional career choices, continues to captivate audiences and critics alike, recently gaining viral recognition for his role in Dhurandhar.
Farhan Akhtar seems proud of 120 Bahadur, his second war epic after Lakshya -- he doesn't direct this one, he stars in it -- and invited film folk to a special screening in Mumbai.
'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.'
It was a forgettable weekend for Bollywood as the two new releases -- 120 Bahadur and Mastiii 4 -- failed to get audiences.
On Amitabh Bachchan's 83th birthday, fans in Kolkata celebrated their idol's big day in a temple dedicated to the star.
A special screening of Satish Kaushik's Kaagaz, starring Pankaj Tripathi, was held in Mumbai.
Aamir Khan on Gauri Spratt: 'In my heart, I'm already married to her'
We asked readers to list their favourite films from 2025, and we got an interesting range of movies that included blockbusters, well-reviewed films and a couple of surprises.
Karisma-Kareena meet up with cousins... Akshay meets a 'mastermind'... Saiyami shoots for a new show...
Toofan is co-produced by Akhtar and Ritesh Sidhwani's Excel Entertainment and ROMP Pictures. It is scheduled to release on October 2.
How Bollywood's power couples brought in the New Year.
'Milkhaji taught me that you couldn't move on in life with the baggage of negativity and ill will.'
2025 was disappointing, when it came to some big budget, hyped movies, which failed to do expected business.
Four young actors will be seen in Farhan Akhtar's forthcoming production Fukrey.
'This story has been always there since my childhood because of missing people.' 'I remember a family member who disappeared and I kept wondering what happened to him.'
January has a rich slate of web series and movies on the OTT platform. Joginder Tuteja gives us a quick look.
The incredible years, with Farhan and Adhuna.
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.
Movie folk rubbed shoulders at the Global Peace Honours 2025 event in Mumbai over the weekend.
'In the mist of all the hungama created on screen, we should not lose sight of the fact that it's about the story.' 'The audience is telling us we are spending a lot of money to watch a film, give us something that is worth it.'
Film folk mourned Zarine Khan and condoled with her family at her prayer service on November 10 at Mumbai's JW Marriott hotel.
Reader Kapil Vyas sent us a picture of Farhan Akhtar.
'Still sinking in... So glad to be a part of a journey so incredible and game-changing.'
Bollywood families celebrated Diwali and created memories on social media.
'I met her when I was 18, she was 14,' Sanjay Khan said emotionally at the prayer service for his late wife Zarine Khan.
Here's looking at pictures from Farhan Akhtar's 40th birthday bash.
'Somewhere our society's collective morality is lost. There's a kind of moral confusion in our society which reflects in our films.' 'Filmmakers are hiding behind romance, ghost stories, murder mysteries and sex. No film is looking at social issues.'
Beat the post-Diwali fatigue and slowly get back into your routine with these simple tips and tricks!
No sighting of Shibani Dandekar though...
The actor is all set for his new acting film, Karthik Calling Karthik.
