'A man is willing to give up his life. Bachhe bhook hartal pe hain.'
Mijwan Welfare Society, founded by legendary Urdu poet Kaifi Azmi, that works for empowerment of women and the girl child was proud to announce that the exquisite chikankari craftsmanship of its women artisans was showcased at Paris Haute Couture Week Fall/Winter 2026 as part of Manish Malhotra's collection, Maa.
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.
Emraan Hashmi, Disha Patani, and Shabana Azmi attended the special screening of their film, Awarapan 2, which releases today in theatres.
Coming so soon after Main Vaapas Aaunga, also a Partition era tale with a message of compassion, the flaws in Batwara 1947 are even more grating, observes Deepa Gahlot.
Emraan Hashmi reprises his role as Shivam Pandit in the Awarapan 2 trailer, which teases a high-stakes narrative of revenge and redemption, featuring new cast members Disha Patani and Shabana Azmi.
Television actors attended the premiere of the new show on Colors TV, a military medical drama series called 108 Base Hospital, Uri, starring Erica Fernandes and Gashmeer Mahajani.
'We don't make films to create controversy. I believe our stories are sincere and pure. When people watch them, they connect emotionally.'
'You should get carried away with the characters, become one with him. You don't see whether he is a Hindu or a Muslim. You see the human being.'
Anant Nag has dedicated the Dadasaheb Phalke Award 2024 to the people and unique cultural environment of Karnataka, crediting the state for his unparalleled success in both art and commercial films.
Avtar 'Kuku' Kohli, a notable figure in Hindi cinema, passed away on Tuesday, August 25, 2026, following a heart attack.
Before Shabana Azmi tries to outrival herself in the Batwara 1947 and Awarapan 2 clash, we look at other Bollywood stars whose films released on the same day.
"Her heroism lies in finding her own voice and finally choosing to stand up for herself," said Nimisha Sajayan, discussing her role as Babita in 'Babita Singh Reporting'.
'Rajkumar Santoshi and Chandraprakash Dwivedi have narrated the story to me but such films require heavy budgets.'
The biggest takeaway from the Awarapan 2 teaser is Emraan Hashmi himself. Blood-soaked, bruised and burning with rage, he commands every frame with quiet intensity.
Check out Bollywood's gorgeous men who attended the Bombay Times Headliners Awards 2026
'I met with people who had their flats redeveloped. I saw this was a real human struggle.' 'People get caught in the middle between their dreams, wishes and their community.'
Have a blast with Awarapan 2, one puzzling piece at a time!
The third edition of the NEXA Indian Streaming Academy Awards saw a mix of glamour and talent on the red carpet.
Awarapan 2 may give Emraan Hashmi the massy comeback his fans have been waiting for, but nostalgia can only do so much, notes Sreeju Sudhakaran.
'Paper leak is a very serious issue, and I am glad to know and see that the kids of our country have come together for a better educational system, and their parents supported them.'
August is going to be a special month for Bollywood, thanks to the Independence Day weekend, which will see a couple of big releases.
Boney Kapoor's oldest daughter Anshula Kapoor got married to boyfriend Rohan Thakkar on July 6, and her large family made sure it was a grand celebration.
'It's a very disturbing thing to go back to my life and say, why did I act in such sexist, C-grade films, films derogatory to women. They were just bad films, bad choices. So I did, and did I sell my soul? Of course I sold my soul.'
Poor families, she said, cut corners on their own needs to pay for coaching and fees, and when their child clears JEE, it's the happiest day the family has had in years. So why, she asked, her voice already starting to climb, does the same system that we're told is the best in the country keep pushing those very students toward what she called 'institutional deaths'?
Bollywood actor Aamir Khan has clarified that his character Phunsukh Wangdu in the film "3 Idiots" was not based on activist Sonam Wangchuk, addressing a widespread misconception. Khan expressed concern over Wangchuk's ongoing hunger strike in Delhi, urging him to end it for his health.
'This is not the first time this government has show us the 'darkest day of democracy''
On her 75th birthday, Subhash K Jha lists 10 Shabana songs where she didn't lip-sync.
Arjun Kapoor's sister Anshula Kapoor has kick-started her wedding festivities with mehendi and chooda ceremonies.
'I was enjoying having a family. It was new to me. Having kids. I was focusing on my personal life.' 'However big my career milestones might be, my greatest milestone was to have children and a family.'
The Nita Mukesh Ambani Cultural Centre marked its third anniversary with a grand celebration in Mumbai, drawing a host of Bollywood luminaries.
Sunny Deol stars in the upcoming Partition drama Batwara 1947, produced by Aamir Khan Productions and directed by Rajkumar Santoshi, which promises a compelling story of courage amidst historical turmoil.
Ever wondered why Shabana Azmi is the way she is?
'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.'
Aamir Khan's comments that his 3 Idiots character Phunsukh Wangdu was not based on Sonam Wangchuk has triggered reactions from politicians, activists and social media users, with some accusing the actor of distancing himself from the educationist, who is currently on a hunger strike.
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 72nd birthday on September 18, Sukanya Verma gives three cheers to the legend and lists 20 of her stellar performances.
