Bollywood
South Indian cinema dominates 70th National Film Awards
The winners of the 70th National Film Awards of India have officially been unveiled today. The country's Ministry of Information and Broadcasting released the list of award recipients, which shows that in the ongoing competition between Bollywood and South Indian cinema, the latter has once again taken the lead.
Fawad Khan to make Bollywood comeback after eight years
The yet-untitled international project will feature Fawad Khan and Vaani Kapoor in a romantic-comedy film.
Shah Rukh Khan tops as India’s richest actor with Rs 6300cr net worth
For over a century, Bollywood has been the cornerstone of India’s visual media landscape, capturing the hearts of the country’s Hindi-speaking population. This dominance often leads to the assumption that Bollywood actors are the highest-paid in India. However, in recent years, the success of films like “Baahubali”, “RRR”, “Pushpa”, and “Arjun Reddy”, among others, have flipped the script.
KK's final track, recorded a week before his passing, to release soon
Renowned Indian singer Krishnakumar Kunnath, popularly known as KK, tragically passed away on May 31, 2021, shortly after his final live performance. The artiste spent the last moment of his life on the musical stage he passionately adored. KK experienced a heart attack right after concluding his live performance. The news of his sudden death following the show left fans devastated.
‘Mr & Mrs Mahi’ likely to release in Bangladesh with its Indian premiere
A soon-to-be-releasing Bollywood film is set to premiere in our local theatres, alongside its release in India, after the government lifted restrictions on screening times, except during festivals. This concession, granted for two years, has allowed several Bollywood films to be released over the past year.
Nora Fatehi opines feminism ‘ruined’ society
The “Dilbar” famed dancer recently shared her perspective on feminism, suggesting that the ideology has had negative impacts on society.
Two decades of music for ‘borderless’ Saqi
An interesting detail about this artiste that might escape notice is his involvement in the 2021 web-series “Contract”, as an actor, which was directed by Tanin Noor. "I took on the character of Lady Gias, a transgender individual associated with an underworld gang."
Atif Aslam returns to Bollywood after 7 years
The artiste, known for his soul-stirring melodies, navigated restrictions that temporarily kept him away from the Indian film industry.
'12th Fail' director's son smashes cricket records
Agni Chopra has become the first batter to amass four centuries in his first four first-class matches after making his debut for Mizoram in the Ranji Trophy Plate League last month.
Bollywood’s race to make films on Uttarakhand’s Silkyara tunnel
A good number of films and series have already been released based on true events, particularly of wars and tragic incidents. For instance, “The Railway Man”, based on the Bhopal gas leakage created a stir amongst the audience.
It was ahead of its time: Rani Mukerji on ‘Kabhi Alvida Na Kehna’
Actress Rani Mukerji, presently in Goa for the 54th International Film Festival of India, participated in a masterclass where she discussed the aftermath of the release of the film "Kabhi Alvida Na Kehna". Rani revealed that the movie exposed uncomfortable truths about Indian marriages, subsequently contributing to a rise in the divorce rate.
Salman Khan says his career never dipped: 'It wasn't my highs at best’
Salman Khan recently discussed the peaks and valleys of his illustrious 35-year career in the film industry.
Unmasking the cinematic charade of ‘Jawan’
Jawan weaves a modern-day Robin Hood tale, generously padded with clichés that would give any avid moviegoer déjà vu moments aplenty.
25 Years of Kuch Kuch Hota Hai: A holistic approach to love
Today marks the silver jubilee of one of Bollywood’s legendary and cherished films, “Kuch Kuch Hota Hai”. Released on October 16, 1998, this Karan Johar directorial debut recommences holding a special place in the hearts of millions of fans – transcending generations and borders.
Azmeri Haque Badhan’s many looks for Netflix’s Khufiya
Written, directed, and produced by Vishal Bhardwaj, Khufiya is a Netflix original neo-noir based on Amar Bhushan’s spy thriller, Escape to Nowhere. Among the names of prominent Bollywood bigwigs such as Tabu, Ashish Vidyarthi, and Ali Fazal is the name of Bangladesh’s very own, Azmeri Haque Badhan.
Did you know these stars were childhood neighbours?
"There were already murmurs that Shilpa might be joining the movies and stuff like that. And I remember she was so sweet. I'll never forget she taught me how to dribble the ball”."
5 times actor Ranveer Singh made jaws drop with his fashion
Ranveer Singh has pretty much single-handedly redefined the limits of fashion for Bollywood, so much so that now whenever he is seen in anything other than loud and exaggerated, we really wonder if he is feeling alright. Expressing himself through his clothes, Singh is known to make the unimaginable look like high fashion. And although too many to count, here are 5 of Ranveer Singh’s most flamboyant fashion moments that surprised his fans and critics alike!
'I am against remix song, not Arijit's voice': Anuradha Paudwal
Anuradha Paudwal is a well-known Indian playback vocalist who has voiced numerous popular tracks in Bollywood. In an interview with a local newspaper, she revealed that she didn't like the remixed version of her hit song "'Aaj Phir Tum Pe," which was misquoted by several news portals as a direct dig against Arijit Singh.
Inspirational quotes by actor Nawazudddin Siddiqui
Nawazuddin Siddiqui turns 49! Who knew that the pickpocket from the opening scene of Munna Bhai MMBS (bet some of you did not know that!) would go on to become one of the defining actors of his generation? A true juggernaut of Bollywood, he has played captivating roles upon captivating roles that span across a wide range while being the most relatable-looking man in the industry. While he may not look like the conventional actor, the man can act and he has a silver tongue to go with it delivering iconic lines both on and off the screen.
