Like every year, Producer Ramesh Taurani threw a grand Diwali Bash for his friends in the film industry.
'Sriram Raghavan is mainstream Hindi cinema's greatest gift to us,' declares Sreehari Nair after watching the director's latest movie caper.
The success of south films like KGF: Chapter 2, RRR and Pushpa: The Rise has resulted in audiences getting more and more receptive towards watching stars from this industry in Hindi films.
'This is a race where every technology can be used by the bad guys and good guys.'
After the decision not to invite guests for his January 24 wedding, it looks like Varun Dhawan has had a change of heart.
Using snatches of a cult favourite or evergreen classic in its original form for action, comedy or romance can transform the entire vibe of a scene.
Here's a look at the very different ways ten A-list actors have approached the role of the on-screen detective in Hindi cinema
Amazon Prime Video has announced 69 assorted Web series and movies, and the slate sure looks interesting.
'All the big stars are booked for months and years. I don't know how to make the films with the cast that I want,' Prabhudheva says.
Sukanya Verma lists the best mystery movies this past decade.
Wherever Bollywood celebs go, the cameras follow.
'My filmography is filled with films that are unique, out-of-the-box and quirky. These films are taboo-breaking but still consumable by the masses.'
The Diwali parties have started in Bollywood with a big dhamaka, with Producer Ramesh Taurani kicking off the festivities.
The Race 3 crew celebrate Ramesh Taurani's birthday.
'This trope must have been taken in 30 films.' 'The rogue agent is a common trope and not something unique.'
'I narrated the story to many top actors, but for some reason, they couldn't connect with the character of a blind pianist.'
'I did not have a chat with Ayushmann Khurrana.' 'We didn't have that session nor did I want one.' 'I believe in doing work by myself.'
Bollywood is ready with its line-up of theatre releases, but it remains to be seen whether we will get to watch these movies in theatres this year.
Apparently, the film will be an out-of-the-box experience.
Amitabh Bachchan launched the book in Mumbai and quite of few friends and colleagues were present.
Saif Ali Khan, who showed us how wicked he could be in Tanhaji: The Unsung Warrior has been cast in the role.
With any luck, Bollywood will get back on its feet again and give us much to awe and amaze about.
Ranveer gets an award... Lisa Ray travels back in time...
Vaalvi is likely to become a cult film, appreciated by those with a warped sense of humour, predicts Mayur Sanap.
Check out the star arrivals.
The hits and misses of the week.
The film opened to good reviews.
This isn't a hatchet job, and my excuse for the exercise is my feeling that when you invert some of the clichés mentioned here, you might just arrive at the portals of genuine movie-making energy, says Sreehari Nair.
'I am not saying all films should have a message. But I think it is important for cinema to send out the right signals to the audience.'
Actors and directors step out for movie nights.
Look who turned up at this filmi party!
Stars spotted at the screening of Nil Battey Sannata.
India and Pakistan's tumultuous relationship is fodder for drama in many Bollywood movies. Be it Partition, war, jingoism or aman ki asha, there is a movie for every theme and timeline.
Sukanya Verma looks at all the wonderful, wacky and woeful ways Bollywood has portrayed blindness on screen.
Check out the winners at the News18 Reel Movie Awards 2019.
