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.
The Bombay High Court today overturned the conviction of actor Salman Khan in a 13-year-old hit-and-run incident, essentially freeing one of Bollywood’s biggest stars from a case that threatened to end his career.
Bollywood actress Rani Mukerji, who married film-maker Aditya Chopra last year ending years of speculation about their relationship status, has given birth to a baby girl.
India's Supreme Court tells Bollywood actor Govinda to apologise to a fan whom he slapped while he was shooting a film seven years ago.
Bollywood actor Hrithik Roshan shows support of Aamir Khan’s controversial response to criticism on intolerance, praising the superstar for his measured response to the remarks.
Shiv Sena declares a reward of Rs 1 lakh for slapping Bollywood actor Aamir Khan, for his comment on the ‘growing intolerance’ in the country. Shiv Sena, however, later said the remark was not the official view of the party, reports Hindustan Times.
Salman Khan starrer "Prem Ratan Dhan Payo", that released on November 12, a day after Diwali, mints more than Rs. 100 crore at the box office and it is still going strong.
Actor Aamir Khan has been injured on the sets of new film “Dangal” in Ludhiana, and flew to Mumbai for a week's bed rest and painkillers on doctor's orders.
On a day that Salman Khan's “Prem Ratan Dhan Payo” got a release date in Pakistan, it faced a censor roadblock in India Sooraj Barjatya's latest big-screen venture faced the censor's ire because of its Tamil and Telugu titles.
Age has always been a sensitive point for Bollywood heroines with most of them not being comfortable revealing their age publicly, but actor Vidya Balan says that this is changing slowly in the industry.
After making her debut in American show "Quantico" and basking in its glory, actress Priyanka Chopra has an offer to host a celebrity talk show.
