After Prem Ratan Dhan Payo, it's time for another magnum opus to spread its wings into the regional market.
'I never got respect as an actress.' 'But when I became a director and worked with actresses like Cate Blanchett and Jessica Chastain, I felt such pride of being an actress.'
With red carpets a no-go and limited traveling, it's the fresh-faced selfies that are gathering most notice.
'I grew up in a place that used to be the best city in India: Allahabad.' 'The city has given some of the best writers, politicians and musicians to the country. 'Today, it has gone to the dogs.'
Sukanya Verma looks at the jhoola, and how it's an unforgettable part of many a Bollywood imagery in celebration, romance, frolic and, sometimes, even menace.
'I didn't know exactly how to move from a world of gray back into a world of vibrant colour, but one day I figured out one simple thing I could do: I could stop hiding and re-engage with life.'
Deepika Padukone is set to begin her next with Hrithik Roshan, one waits to see if this would be a start of a new innings with her latest co-star.
Akshay Kumar plays the part with enthusiasm, like he was just waiting to get into the costume of a historical hero, observes Deepa Gahlot.
The Bajirao Mastani actor underwent the surgery in Mumbai's Hinduja hospital on April 5.
Though PeeCee has invited her Bollywood friends, only Hrithik is likely to attend.
'Not since the time when my Devdas went to Cannes have I felt this level of enthusiasm for my cinema being honoured internationally.'
The word 'Fashionista' is used dismissively to ridicule Sonam's other abilities, as though being fashionable (along with being beautiful) discounts her from any chance of being a competent actor, argues Subhash K Jha.
As 2022 readies to bid adieu, Sukanya Verma raises a toast to the 10 high points of the year.
The actor-filmmaker plays a Maratha king in the film
Director Sanjay Leela Bhansali wants an authentic look for his period film.
Joginder Tuteja looks at the major films that released in theatres and how they fared.
'When it comes to interpretation of history, you can disagree with him, but at least allow the film to release.' 'By asking for a ban, you are creating an atmosphere where nobody will attempt films on Indian history.'
Sukanya Verma looks at husband and wife filmi collaborations.
'Even today when I think of it, I wonder how it fell on my plate.' 'Not just the remix, but also to do it with the original leading lady, Shilpa Shetty.'
The Baahubali hitmaker is, however, busy with the blockbuster's sequel.
'It's my humble tribute to a talent that has no limits, no boundaries.'
A look at the guests at the party.
There's a lot of action on the OTT front as well as in theatres.
The production company sent a missive to Shree Rajput Karni Sena and Shree Rajput Sabha Bhawan, its leaders claimed but alleged that the move was only a ploy "aimed at fooling".
The film faces opposition from fringe Rajput groups, who allege that it distorts history and show Queen Padmavati in "poor light".
'No country has a richer history than India. We cannot let someone twist our history.'
'If the film is not released, there will be a loss of only Rs 200 crore.' 'But if it is released, for many years the soul and pride of our nation will be sold.'
Sukanya Verma looks at the many ways fire enjoys a significant presence in our movies.
Wading through the long list of biopics coming up, Subhash K Jha picks the ones likely to make a mark.
'Deepika Padukone has all my support, but I am a bit wary of Shabana Azmi's investment in left wing versus right wing politics.'
Faced with criticism for his apparent threat, Rai said on Tuesday, "Only those who are anti-national and anti-poor will object to the statement. I said PM Modi is the messiah of the poor. Those who raise fingers at the poor and swabhimaani (self-respecting), they are raising it at the prime minister. He destroyed corruption, poverty, black money... What I said is a proverb... I mean that there is no space for such forces in the country."
Joginder Tuteja looks at the magic she's created with her leading men in the past.
The application for certification was incomplete, says a source in the CBFC.
'Chand Chhupa Badal Mein were originally written for a film that Ram Gopal Varmaji was directing.' 'One day he said, "Mehboob, the lyrics that you have written are really beautiful, but the hero of my film is a goon. He cannot sing such beautiful lyrics".'
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