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.
“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.
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.
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.
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.
The yet-untitled international project will feature Fawad Khan and Vaani Kapoor in a romantic-comedy film.
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.
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.
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.
Bollywood actress Priyanka Chopra is in talks to join Hollywood actors Dwayne Johnson and Zac Efron in the upcoming film "Baywatch", based on the 1990s TV series about California lifeguards.
Bollywood actor Kriti Sanon was in for a rude surprise as she boarded a flight to Delhi recently for a man sitting next to her took obvious...
Director DJ Caruso, who is helming the third piece of Diesel’s 2002 action flick “xXx”, confirms in a twitter chat with fans that Deepika will be seen in that project, titled “XXX: The return of Xander Cage”.
Even maverick directors, superstars and earth-shattering budgets are sometimes not enough to save a film.
As we leave behind the eventful year 2015, let’s look at the best Bollywood moments to capture our imagination with charisma and enjoyment.
Bollywood superstar Amitabh Bachchan has already put in 45 years in cinema but is still hungry for fresh challenges to essay roles he has not done before.
Bollywood superstar Aamir Khan turned Santa Claus for children on Christmas.
Bollywood actress Nargis Fakhri's advertisement on the front page of leading Pakistani Urdu newspaper Jang creates a stir over social media where people have condemned it by calling the advertisement "absurd".
In the box office race, "Dilwale" remaines ahead of "Bajirao Mastani". While the Shah Rukh Khan starrer crosses the Rs.100 mark worldwide in its opening weekend, the historical drama, featuring Ranveer Singh and Deepika Padukone, minted Rs.46.77 crore in India in three days.
Bollywood actress Priyanka Chopra, who has achieved global visibility in the recent past, has topped a list of 50 'Sexiest Asian Women on the Planet' compiled by a British magazine.
