Whether Freedom At Midnight 2 has a political agenda, a bias or two will be read into it, depending on the affiliation of who is watching, notes Deepa Gahlot.
The actor didn't let the lockdown take a toll on her health and fitness routine.
Film folk took time off to watch the award-winning play Life of Pi at the Nita Mukesh Ambani Cultural Centre in Mumbai.
'He surprised us by telling us he wanted to make a career in acting.' 'We were scared since we knew nothing of this profession but then, he landed a role in Mira Nair's Monsoon Wedding.' 'After seeing him holding his own on screen, we decided to let the boy pursue his passion.'
'Whatever you do will spark controversies, so it is best do what your heart tells you to do. Simple.'
'Had these leaders known that Jinnah was dying...'
'When you watch Freedom At Midnight, I want you to feel like you are sitting on a ticking time bomb.'
'I have no idea why I was so many film-makers' choice for Jinnah. I assume it is because I was born and bred in Mumbai and speak English.' 'There's also my name, people tend to believe that a Muslim character can best be played by a Muslim actor.'
'About whether I'm worried it will blow up into something, no, I'm used to these things.' 'I am a voice in the city and have said quite a few things that may have ruffled feathers. But I stuck with them because it's your truth.'
Lillete Dubey will stage her 34th play Lockdown Liaisons from November 19, based on a book by Shobhaa De.
Film folk are loving the Mumbai rains. Namrata Thakker brings us some proof.
B-town celebs are obsessed with fitness and selfies. Yes, they go hand-in-hand!
She is out to conquer the world, colour by colour.
Sonam Kapoor and her husband Anand Ahuja celebrated five years of the latter's clothing line Bhaane with a party. The Kapoors came up in full strength in support.
Things may seem too nice to be tru,e but the affable energy of its harmonious cast makes Potluck a rare light watch on the desi OTT scene, feels Sukanya Verma.
The young actor looked splendid in a green gown at a fashion launch.
Summer maybe over, but Jacqueline Fernandez is bringing the heat to the ramp.
The weekend drew a deluge of celebrities to the Lakme Fashion Week. Rediff.com's Rajesh Karkera and Hitesh Harisinghani caught all the action.
Here's what your favourite celebrities have been up to.
'Everyone struggles with it (body image issues) as a human condition.' 'There are days when it really gets to you, but we move on.'
A look at the arrivals.
Celebrities in attendance at the Luxury Lifestyle Week held in Mumbai.
Trade analyst Vinod Mirani gives us the box office verdict for the week.
Here's looking at the latest outings of these hot celebs. Do they impress you?
Reader Shanmugavel shares with us a blooper that he spotted in the movie Aisha.
He may have turned the big 50, but actor Anil Kapoor shows no signs of slowing down as he will walk the ramp for designer Anamika Khanna at the ongoing Delhi Couture Week to promote his upcoming home production Aisha.
Rhea Kapoor had a blast producing Aisha, starring her sister Sonam.
Here's looking at the latest style outings of these B-town beauties. Do they impress you?
In Jee Le Zaraa, Zoya Akhtar's swanky new road trip to self-discovery, our favourite gal pals Priyanka Chopra, Katrina Kaif and Alia Bhatt are set to take off on a whirlwind adventure.
It's hard to root for Aisa Yeh Jahaan despite its beautiful concept, says Paloma Sharma.
Our take on the good, bad and ugly looks of the week.
Theatre professional Ira Dubey discusses the current situation of the Indian theatre industry and what it means to be a woman in this profession.
Celebs in attendance on Day Four of Lakme Fashion Week.
Celebrities make a splash at the launch of Splash Autumn/Winter collection launch.
Take a look at the arrivals.
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