Bollywood

Opinion / Bollywood love stories and the art of setting unrealistic expectations

Bollywood gets many things wrong, but imbuing romance into love stories isn’t one of them. In fact, if this genre had a physical form, it would probably be a man standing in the rain, holding a mandolin, waiting for a train that has already left. Or, more accurately, it would be Shah Rukh Khan, arms wide open, standing in the middle of a mustard field. If there is one thing Bollywood has perfected over the decades, it’s the grand, sweeping, goosebumps-inducing love stories that make real-life relationships look like dull PowerPoint presentations. However, let’s face it—whether we admit it or not, we love every second of it.

No room for ego: Swastika on embracing new roles

“To grow as an actress, one must leave the city, set aside their ego, and be willing to go anywhere,” says Swastika Mukherjee, whose 24-year career has seen her seamlessly transition between Tollywood and Bollywood, excelling across films and web-series alike. 

Bollywood once felt unreachable: Allu Arjun

Telugu icon Allu Arjun has recently reflected on his journey into Bollywood, sharing that he once believed making a mark in the Hindi film industry was beyond reach. However, with the upcoming release of “Pushpa 2: The Rule,” scheduled to hit theatres on December 5, 2024, his dream of connecting with audiences nationwide is steadily becoming a reality.

Apurba’s silver screen comeback confirmed for December

Ziaul Faruq Apurba is all set to emerge as the latest hero of Tollywood, marking his return to the big screen after an eight-year hiatus. The actor, especially popular on the small screen, will debut in West Bengal with “Chalchitra”, directed by Pratim D Gupta.

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.

April 13, 2016
April 13, 2016

Shahrukh Khan “I am a fakir in real life”

Although he is the second richest actor in the world, in real life Shahrukh Khan says he is much like a fakir completely detached from the massive success he enjoys.

April 11, 2016
April 11, 2016

Prince William, Kate Middleton meet the kings, queens of Bollywood

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, Prince William and Kate Middleton yesterday, seemed rather relaxed as they walked the red carpet at the Taj Hotel in Mumbai ahead of a charity Bollywood gala, reports NDTV.

April 10, 2016
April 10, 2016

Will and Kate land in Mumbai to meet slum kids

Britain's Prince William and wife Kate land in Mumbai for a tour of India that will see them play with slum children and mingle with Bollywood celebrities.

April 4, 2016
April 4, 2016

Film stars Bachchan, Jackie Chan in spotlight over Panama Papers

Bollywood's Amitabh Bachchan and martial arts movie star Jackie Chan are among celebrities who feature Monday in a massive leak of documents, some of which reveal hidden offshore assets.

March 11, 2016
March 11, 2016

Kangana’s father says her birth wasn’t a reason to celebrate

After National Award winning actress Kangana Ranaut made a bold confession that she was the "unwanted child" in her family, her father has opened up about the "backward" thinking about girls in their village. He says the "Queen" star's birth was not a "celebration" in their house.

March 4, 2016
March 4, 2016

Neerja to be India's official entry at Oscars 2017?

The makers of "Neerja", a Sonam Kapoor starrer biopic on the late flight attendant Neerja Bhanot, want the film to be India's official entry to the Oscars next year.

March 1, 2016
March 1, 2016

Irrfan Khan to star in Farooki’s ‘No Bed of Roses’

In an exclusive interview with Variety, filmmaker Mostafa Sarwar Farooki announces that Bollywood star Irrfan Khan will play the lead role in his next film “No Bed of Roses” (“Doob” in Bengali).

February 21, 2016
February 21, 2016

'Neerja' - A glorious tribute to the braveheart

Neerja, a biopic, encapsulates the life of Neerja Bhanot, head purser, Pan Am flight 73, which was hijacked in Karachi in September 1986 where she laid down her life heroically, trying to save the passengers.

February 20, 2016
February 20, 2016

Preity Zinta to tie the knot with Gene Goodenough

Preity Zinta is all set to marry her friend Gene Goodenough who is now being referred to as her fiance. The couple will donate proceeds from wedding photos to charity.

February 9, 2016
February 9, 2016

Aamir meets Sunny over lunch

Aamir, who has been shooting in Delhi for the last 10 days, when informed about Sunny Leone being in the city for a promotional event, invited her and husband, Daniel Weber, to his hotel for a lavish lunch, reports The Times of India quoting Mirror.