'At the end of 2020, I was insecure, going through heartbreak, filled with negativity and self-doubt.' 'I had worked so hard over the past few years and suddenly, my career was stagnant.'
Exclusive extracts from the books Sholay, The Making Of A Classic, by Anupama Chopra and In The Afternoon Of Time, An Autobiography, by Harivansh Rai Bachchan.
Vote for your favourite Bollywood item numbers.
Here's a look at Bollywood's gunslingers, our very own desi cowboys.
The actress changes her mind about 'mindless' films.
In the old quarters of Delhi, the sound of hoofs that was synonymous with the city's colonial charm is set to fade away on a sour note. The state government plans to pull the tonga off the streets in an attempt to decongest the heavy traffic in the city.
Countless screen pairs have come together but only few can lay claim to that extra something called chemistry.
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.
Just once in a while comes along a film where the characters have the strangest names.
Kaamyaab makes you feel sad about the condition of character actors in the movies, but it won't hold you for too long, says Moumita Bhattacharjee.
A K Hangal is going through an unfortunate financial condition. We take a look.
Amitabh Bachchan remembers his Sholay co-star Macmohan who passed away.
Salman Khan does not always make for a good interview, but he can be entertaining when he's being interviewed.
Aseem Chhabra imagines a time, 20 years from now, when movie-watching in theatres will be long gone, thanks to the coronavirus, and pens a letter to his grandchild, explaining the magic of the cinema hall.
A look at the movies that were shot on the road extensively.
Blockbusters like Sharda, Himalaya Ki God Mein, Suraj, Milan, Khudgarz, Dharam Veer, Rocky, Mard, Love Story, Kranti or Pyaar Jhukta Nahi seem to have lost their lustre and magic over the years.
As the legend turns 76 today, here are some cool numbers you can swing to.
The Aishwarya Rai and Madhuri Dixit dance face-off from the 2002 box-office hit Devdas has been voted the greatest Bollywood dance number of all time.
'At the end of the day, this is Bachchan's film.' 'Despite the distracting makeup, his famous baritone and indisputable flair for dedicated inanity lend Mirza an air of significance,' observes Sukanya Verma.
If people make films like Baahubali, which has Indian content, it will always be a hit. But nobody makes it nowadays.
A look at the guest list.
The veteran actor created quite a stir with his dance moves and heartwarming speeches during a fundraiser.
Before you dash out of the house with all your playful paraphernalia, pick some tips from Bollywood of responsible celebrating.
'As of now he is fine, talking to everyone. There is nothing to worry,' Dharmendra's doctor assures.
Yamla Pagla Deewana Phir Se has the wit of a goat, fumes Sukanya Verma.
As Sunil Gavaskar turned 66, Virender Sehwag paid a glowing tribute, saying what the batting legend did without wearing a helmet the best of batsmen today would not be able to do with all their equipments on.
Producer Kumar Mangat is all set to make the new film. Will Vishal Bhardwaj direct it?
Born in Kolkata, the Dadasaheb Phalke awardee currently resides in Bangalore after spending more than fifty years in Mumbai.
Want to try something different? Sukanya Verma looks up the pages of Bollywood to give you amazing bindi styles!
Sukanya Verma looks at all the AKs Bachchan has worked with.
Take a look at the arrivals.
Hindi cinema lost some of its most celebrated faces in 2019, leaving a void in the fraternity as well as in the hearts of the audiences. We take a look at those who passed on.
