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 Romantics’, directed by Smriti Mudhra and produced by YRF Entertainment is a fascinating documentary series on Netflix that explores the romantic genre of Indian cinema. It begins with Yash Chopra's first full-length feature from the early 1970s and ends with Jab Tak Hai Jaan, his final film. However, what makes this series a must-watch (and we do not say this lightly) is the appearance of Aditya Chopra, one of the finest filmmakers of Bollywood today and the eldest son of Yash Chopra who appeared for an extensive interview on camera for the very first time.
Although this year was good for Bollywood, several films had to struggle to do well in theaters owing to the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak and the boycott movement/
Daughter of one of Bollywood’s biggest vocalists Kumar Sanu, Indian-American musician Shannon K is ready to star in her debut film titled ‘Chal Zindagi’. She has already tried her hand in the music scene and recently released a music video in collaboration with Shaan.
Nobody else could illustrate SRK’s stardom more accurately.
Indian actress Priyanka Chopra, who made a name for herself in Bollywood before heading to Hollywood, has revealed the pay disparity in the Indian movie industry.
Janhvi Kapoor is one of Bollywood's most popular actresses. She has carved a path into the hearts of her admirers and made her mark in the industry. However, being the daughter of renowned actress Sridevi, she has to lot of criticism and is always being compared with her mother. Recently, in an interview, she opened up about being compared with her mother.
After wrapping up shoot for his film “Dunki” in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan visited the holy city of Mecca and performed Umrah hajj. Pictures of SRK online went viral soon after.
Kartik Aaryan's upcoming film, “Freddy”, will see him take on a role that audiences have not seen him attempt before. The actor will be playing a dentist with a sinister secret, in the Shashanka Ghosh directorial film. While the teaser for “Freddy” was released earlier this month, it is only now that Aaryan has revealed details about his character in the movie. Aaryan will be starring opposite Alaya F in the film.
Bollywood actor Pankaj Tripathi is all set to portray former Indian Prime Minister, Atal Bihari Vajpayee in the biopic “Main Rahoon Ya Na Rahoon Yeh Desh Rehna Chahiye-Atal”.
The highly anticipated film, “Haddi” starring Nawazuddin Siddiqui as a transgender woman, has been the talk of the town since the time the first look was dropped.
