As 2025 draws to a close, film folk recap the year, and tell Subhash K Jha what excites them most about 2026.
Film folk said their last goodbyes to Dharmendra, who passed into the ages on November 24.
Ranveer Singh was fully charged at the music album launch of his upcoming film, Dhurandhar, held in Mumbai.
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.
Dhurandhar may not have the dark realism of a spy story which a web show can manage. But it does not have the flamboyance either, that has come to be associated with espionage movies, observes Deepa Gahlot.
Dhurandhar's most dangerous idea is that Director Aditya Dhar envisions an Indian state run by a deep state -- an intelligence machinery not accountable to Parliament, courts, or voters. A future political system where unelected officials decide when Indian democracy is 'fit' to function, observes Syed Firdaus Ashraf.
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.
Trade analyst Girish Wankhede puts together a curated list of the 25 biggest hits in the first 25 years of the century.
Movie folk rubbed shoulders at the Global Peace Honours 2025 event in Mumbai over the weekend.
'...That people are suddenly recognising me.'
Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh made Diwali even more special by revealing their daughter Dua's face to the world for the first time.
As the year draws to a close, Rediff's Senior Contributor Roshmila Bhattacharya takes a look at the hits and misses, the highs and lows, the newsmakers and the dealbreakers in alphabetical order.
Mrunal Thakur teams up with Telugu star Adivi Sesh for the romantic action drama Dacoit.
The Delhi High Court has directed the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) to consider the objections of the parents of Major Mohit Sharma, a martyr, before certifying the film 'Dhurandhar'. The film's release is scheduled for December 5.
The year will close on a blockbuster note, if December's theatre line-up is any indication. Be it Bollywood, Hollywood or south, there are many biggies ready for release.
Swara loves JugJugg Jeeyo... Nia's leaving... Varun's happy...
According to Outlook, Adani Group and the RP-Sanjeev Goenka Groups are no more the favourites to bag the new teams.
This time, Ranveer Singh's OTT gesture broke the internet.
'I'm forever grateful to the universe to get me stuff that leads me to the journey that I'm leading today.'
Bollywood star Ranveer Singh at the launch of the trailer of his upcoming show Ranveer vs Wild with Bear Grylls in Mumbai on Friday, June 24, 2022.
Yash Raj Films has launched the YRF Script Cell, a platform discovering and nurturing screenwriting talent from across the world.
When Deepika Padukone wore a hijab for a promotional ad, she probably didn't expect the trolling to be this bad.
This Diwali will not see the three Khans or Akshay Kumar, Ajay Devgn or Hrithik Roshan bringing their films to the marquee, as is usually the norm. Even Ranbir Kapoor, Kartik Aaryan and Ranveer Singh will not treat us to a movie release.
Aryan Khan has made The Ba***ds of Bollywood entertaining and wicked, applauds Deepa Gahlot.
Deepika Padukone stuns as first Indian LV Prize 2025 juror, wowing in fringe outfit, with Ranveer's 'Hot Mama' praise.
'Congratulations on an incredibly inspirational Test career and thank you for the memories Champ! @virat.kohli.'
As the actor celebrates his 35th birthday, Namrata Thakker takes a peek into his AMAZING life through his Instagram feed.
The actor also maintained that the photos which he had shared were not obscene as he was wearing underwear.
Bollywood star Ranveer Singh is a passionate football fan. On Friday the Padmavat actor was spotted at Old Trafford.
Sidharth and Kiara have embraced parenthood for the first time, they are not the only star couple to have been blessed with a daughter in recent years, we take a look at Bollywood couples who became parents to daughters.
'This personal connection he forms with everyone he interacts with makes him truly exceptional.'
Film folk are busy celebrating Ganpati by visiting their friends' homes, pandal-hopping or simply at home.
He has all the #WednesdayMotivation you need right now!
The duo have been roped in for an ad campaign for a fashion brand.
