The BJP has filed a complaint with the Election Commission against Rahul Gandhi for his alleged derogatory remarks against Prime Minister Narendra Modi during recent rallies in Bihar.
Can anyone forget S D Burman's classic songs in Devdas, Sujata and Bandini?
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday vowed to thwart alleged attempts to rob Dalits and backward classes of reservations by the Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA) which he accused of 'enslavement' and performing 'mujra' for Muslim vote bank.
Sweet surprises are made of actors best known for their dramatics taking us by surprise by shaking a leg on screen.
Loud music, bombastic action scenes, over-the-top dialogues that don't have any ring of truth to it followed by scenes of blood-oozing bodies floating in a river definitely don't make for a magnum opus!' exclaims Prasanna D Zore after watching the Chhaava trailer.
As Election 2024 hurtles towards result day in a medley of mangalsutra, mujra, mutton, machli and other barbs, these may sound like character names from Hindi comics of yore. Instead, these are the mocking, sometimes vicious monikers given by political rivals to each other.
Bollywood has a history of making heads turn -- theirs and everybody else's -- in shiny hair accessory.
"Last time I stood, I was not allowed to speak. The ruling party paid a very heavy price for throttling the voice of one MP," she said, referring to her suspension in the last session.
Dazzling, dancing and decked to the hilt, courtesans in Hindi films are a breathtaking mix of shiny fantasy and flirtatious poetry to behold.
The lack of clarity on who is next in line, when the time comes, as indeed it will one day some day, reflects poorly on the management of the world's largest political party. It scarcely need be said that a squabble between the contenders, Shah and Yogi, is exactly what the doctor ordered for the Opposition, notes Krishna Prasad.
'When you walk on to a Sanjay Leela Bhansali set, it is complete surrender. You have to become a sponge.'
It will be in Modi's interest to reinvent his party, read the writing on the wall that voters wrote, and move ahead. He has little choice now. The country is watching, asserts Ramesh Menon.
Heeramandi, a passion project that took off after years in development and planning, mirrors Sanjay Leela Bhansali's film-making's finest and frustrating features, observes Sukanya Verma.
A messy masala about an antihero bolstered by tons of whimsy, controversy and high drama, Khalnayak's hype is stuff of history. Sukanya Verma celebrates 30 years of this blockbuster.
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.
The greatest films on the kotha culture are the ones with the best poetry and music.
India and Pakistan's tumultuous relationship is fodder for drama in many Bollywood movies. Be it Partition, war, jingoism or aman ki asha, there is a movie for every theme and timeline.
Subhash K Jha lists five relatively unknown Asha Bhosle classics on her birthday.
The actress has disclosed her secret desire to perform 'Mujra' onscreen at least once.
Yeh Kaali Kaali Ankhein is watchable for its able cast of reliable veterans and talented youngsters, notes Sukanya Verma.
To mark World Whiskey Day, a toast to its memorable imagery in Hindi films.
One could be anywhere -- huddled around a transistor radio at home in the evenings, walking past a neighbour's house, or waiting at a bus stop and Lata Mangeshkar's voice would reach us. Aseem Chhabra pays rich tribute to The Legend.
Santosh Sabde, who is contesting as independent from the central Maharashtra town, said Election Commission officials on Friday were hesitant to accept the deposit in coins, but "acquiesced eventually".
Check out how Bollywood's hottest girls are working pink!
Eid-ul-Fitr has been celebrated in a big way in Hindi films.
In case you don't know what that is, step inside this slide show.
We continue celebrating Lataji's birthday, as Subhash K Jha picks 12 unknown but exquisite Lata songs
So think Maryam Zakaria's friends, who is doing a mujra with Kareena in Agent Vinod.
Kareena Kapoor is the latest mujrawali in the movies, and she looks smokin' HOT!
The Jaanisaar soundtrack is worth a listen but it may not be everyone's cup of tea, writes Aelina Kapoor.
Sukanya Verma presents a playlist of 100 Lata Mangeshkar songs from different decades of Hindi films -- songs that make me sing, smile, sob and sigh.
Sukanya Verma tells us how Bollywood gives colours a whole new meaning.
Sukanya Verma salutes the power of Saroj Khan and her brilliant choreography.
'Astad had the courage to plough a lonely furrow. He made a life of his own, on his own, and created a path-breaking dance style.' 'Only a few in the performing arts could do what he did.' 'A classical dancer can fall back on tradition, but Astad created something absolutely new.'
Is Sonakshi a better action heroine than Deepika?
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