It's a riot of colours at Shabana Azmi's Holi party.
'Javed (Akhtar) and I are inviting only very close friends for Holi this time.'
Film folk enjoyed a soulful evening at Kaifi Azmi's 107th birth anniversary.
The Nita Mukesh Ambani Cultural Centre marked its third anniversary with a grand celebration in Mumbai, drawing a host of Bollywood luminaries.
Ahead of Daadi Ki Shaadi's release, here's looking at Bollywood's history of mature romances, from classics like Aandhi to modern hits like Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahani, which showed that love needs no retirement age.
After news of Asha Bhosle's death shocked Bollywood, film folk rushed to her residence to pay their last respects.
'The fact that this was the first stop of French President Emmanuel Macron's trip shows his appreciation of the fact that films are not only a cultural exchange but also a tool of soft power that can foster economic growth.'
Bollywood's power couples make a splash at a Mumbai wedding.
Kabir Bedi and Shabana Azmi come together in USA v Raj a drama based on Dr Raj Bothra, who was wrongly accused and faced 54 federal charges in the United States before being cleared.
On her 75th birthday, Subhash K Jha lists 10 Shabana songs where she didn't lip-sync.
Dhurandhar was a big winner at the Indian National Cinema Academy Awards, held at Mumbai's Nita Mukesh Ambani Cultural Centre.
The winners of the 8th Critics' Choice Awards 2026 were announced on Tuesday, March 24 at the J W Marriott Mumbai Juhu. Take a look at the winners at the guest at the award ceremony.
'They use the word curry in derogatory terms but I use it with pride. It's something which our grandmothers fed us and our body and brain functions on that.'
'Here's to India x France. And to many more stories waiting to be told.'
The Hollywood Reporter introduces yet another awards show, and India's biggest stars give it a warm welcome.
Film folk celebrated Holi and captured their happy moments on social media.
The second edition of The Hollywood Reporter India's Women in Entertainment Power List brought together many influential women from across the film industry.
He was childlike with a camera in his hands -- not nave, but wonderstruck, as though the world were always on the verge of delivering something unrepeatable. Pulitzer Prize nominee Namas Bhojani recalls his long association with Raghu Rai, the legendary photographer who passed into the ages on Sunday.
Ever wondered why Shabana Azmi is the way she is?
Sonam Kapoor, who is expecting her second baby with husband Anand Ahuja, hosted a baby shower at her Juhu home over the weekend, and her friends from the industry made the day a beautiful memory for her.
It was a big night for film and OTT stars at the News18 Showsha Reel awards 2026 in Mumbai.
On her 72nd birthday on September 18, Sukanya Verma gives three cheers to the legend and lists 20 of her stellar performances.
'This leading filmmaker told me: "Don't let the industry cake you up with makeup and wigs. You are a breath of fresh air".'
Film folk stepped out to vote in the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) elections on January 14, and paused to show off their inked fingers as well as encourage the rest of the voting population to cast their votes too.
'I have been lucky to be at the right place at the right time. I do not rate myself as excellent.'
Shabana Azmi -- who turns 72 on Sunday, September 18 -- made a splash at the Toronto International Film Festival as she walked the red carpet at the world premiere of her new film What's Love Got To Do With It.
'PINK was about consent. Assi asks society, what are we doing about this issue? Where have we gone wrong?'
Farhan Akhtar held the doors open for *everyone* at the special screening of his new film, 120 Bahadur.
'One day, I was working in my office late in the evening when suddenly the peon comes and says Saif Ali Khan has come to meet you.' 'Saif told me, "I'm desperate. I've been thrown out by Sattee Shourie, I'm homeless and penniless. Can you do a film with me?"' 'I thought about it and saw him in the character which I was writing.' 'So I gave him a cheque of Rs 5,000 and said, "We'll work together".'
Bollywood families celebrated Diwali and created memories on social media.
A prayer meet was held for Dharmendra at the Taj Lands End hotel in Bandra, north west Mumbai.
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'I am happy showing my age. I don't want to look 20 years younger than my age. Neither have I done any cosmetic surgery nor do I want to.'
'Despite acting in some 100 films and television plays, people still remember the daadi of Hum Log.'
Satish Shah passed away into the ages on Saturday, October 25. He was 74. His funeral was held on Sunday. The talented actor's prayer meet was held in Mumbai on October 27, it was attended by friends from the television and film industries.
After Dimple Kapadia was signed on by Christopher Nolan, Shabana Azmi has landed a role in a Steven Spielberg web series.
Manish Malhotra held a grand premiere for his debut production, Gustaakh Ishk, and invited friends from the film industry.
There were quite a few female-led shows in 2025, and actresses got to play some interesting, non-cliched parts.
Film folk said their last goodbyes to Dharmendra, who passed into the ages on November 24.
'I'm forever grateful to the universe to get me stuff that leads me to the journey that I'm leading today.'
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