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BY VIKAS DATTA Over his vibrantly colorful career, which has crossed the half-century mark and is still going strong, Amitabh Bachchan was paired with several generations of heroines and held his own against many male peers, as well as older and

MUMBAI - Busting two Bollywood myths - that an actor who became successful as a villain would be fated to remain one, and that a prolonged disappearance could be career-finishing - Vinod Khanna made his mark as the first 'angry

MUMBAI, (ANI) - 'RRR' fans were disappointed as SS Rajamouli's directorial was not selected as India's official entry for Oscars 2023. Now, the makers have brought smiles to everyone's face by applying RRR in 14 categories under 'For your consideration'

MUMBAI, (IANS) - Here are some of the actresses who have essayed the roles of mothers-in-law, vamps, and gangster moll under the umbrella of negative characters, with aplomb. Lalita Pawar: The OG! Lalita Pawar's portrayal of a cruel mother-in-law cannot be matched

CHENNAI, (IANS) - Tamil star Dhanush and Aishwaryaa Rajinikanth - the eldest daughter of megastar Rajinikanth, have put their divorce on hold and are trying to make things work. Dhanush and Aishwaryaa got married in 2004. They have two sons together,

By VINOD MIRANI MUMBAI - There seems to be a proliferation of analysts and research agencies that have taken to writing volumes on why Hindi films are not working! They write articles and throw figures at random. Now, where do these

MUMBAI, (IANS) - Actor Karan Deol shared his excitement about sharing screen space with his father and Bollywood star Sunny Deol in 'Apne 2', a sequel to the 2007 sports drama 'Apne' starring veteran actor Dharmendra and his sons. Karan, who

MUMBAI, (IANS) - Films, especially Bollywood, are usually escapist and leverage a willing suspension of disbelief. However, this accomplished Indian filmmaker was adept in making movies that recreated the ethos and concerns of the middle class, which seemed like their own

MUMBAI (ANI) - Actor Hrithik Roshan on October 2, along with 'Vikram Vedha' directors Gayathri and Pushkar attended a garba event here. They shared the stage with Garba queen Falguni Pathak there and it charged the crowd. Hrithik dropped a video from

CHENNAI, (IANS) - Director Mani Ratnam's magnum opus 'Ponniyin Selvan 1', which is based on eminent writer Kalki's literary classic by the same name, has grossed a whopping sum of Rs 200 crore worldwide so far, its makers announced on

NEW DELHI, (IANS) - Alia Bhatt announced her pregnancy through social media in June and since then the actress is grabbing eyeballs about the same. From her maternity outfit, footwear and to launching her own line of maternity wear, the 'Brahmastra'

NEW DELHI, (IANS) - The 1.46-minute teaser of the much-awaited film ‘Adipurush’ was released at a mega event in Ayodhya on October 2. However, it has left netizens upset and disappointed, with many calling out the makers for its VFX and some

MUMBAI, (IANS) - Hindi movies are known for their heroes/heroines, but the villains, or rather, actors in villainous roles, are the heavy lifters. As against Dilip Kumar's around 70, Rajesh Khanna's over 170 and Amitabh Bachchan's 250-odd films, Prem Chopra

NEW DELHI (ANI) - Actor Suriya was given the National Award for Best Actor for 'Soorarai Pottru' on September 30 by President Draupadi Murmu at a ceremony here. The film was co-produced by his film star wife Jyotika and it

MUMBAI, (IANS) - Bollywood star Ajay Devgn, who was feted with the award for Best Actor for his work in the 2020 film 'Tanhaji: The Unsung Warrior' expressed his gratitude to the audience. The actor posted a video on twitter of

NEW DELHI, (ANI) - Madhuri Dixit Nene is all set to come up with a new film 'Maja Ma'. Helmed by Anand Tiwari and written by Sumit Batheja, 'Maja Ma' is touted as a "family entertainer, set against the celebratory

CHENNAI, (ANI) - Amid the ongoing North vs South cinema debate, as the latter industry has been pumping out massive pan-India hits, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan recently expressed her views saying, "we need to break away from the typical way of

MUMBAI, (IANS) - A true artiste is often either shrouded by the simplicity of life or the complexities of conflicts. With Mani Ratnam, it's the former. The softness in his voice and the humility in his demeanor cascade into the

MUMBAI, (IANS) - Bollywood star Saif Ali Khan has said that he is "left-wing" and a "liberal”, but he followed it up by saying that he knows he "shouldn't say such things anymore today." While promoting his upcoming film 'Vikram Vedha',

MUMBAI, (IANS) - One of the few Hindi film stars to appear onscreen from a child to a dowager, Asha Parekh is the seventh woman -- out of a total of 52 awardees -- to be conferred India’s most important

MUMBAI, (IANS) - The cast of the upcoming six-part series 'The Journey of India' was revealed on September 23 to mark India's 75 years of Independence. In addition to Amitabh Bachchan serving as the show host and narrator, each episode

MUMBAI, (IANS) - Filmmaker-producer Ashwiny Iyer Tiwari, who is known for directing films such as 'Bareilly Ki Barfi' and 'Nil Battey Sannata' recently shared how her impulsive decisions have made her the person that she is today. The filmmaker shared an

MUMBAI, (IANS) - Bollywood superstar Aamir Khan's daughter Ira Khan got engaged to her boyfriend Nupur Shikahre. Ira, who has been dating Nupur for over two years now, took to Instagram where she shared a video from a cycling event. In

NEW DELHI, (IANS) - Actress Trisha Krishnan posed with Aishwarya Rai Bachchan for a picture on the sets of their upcoming film 'Ponniyin Selvan', directed by Mani Ratnam. Trisha took to her Instagram, where she and Aishwarya are seen taking a

MUMBAI (IANS) - With his rakish good looks and fondness for acting, he dreamed of making it big in Hindi films, and did achieve his aim -- but not the way he had intended. He did play the hero in a

MUMBAI, (ANI) - Shilpa Shetty's husband and businessman Raj Kundra, on September 21, penned a cryptic post. Raj, who was booked last year by the Mumbai police in connection with the alleged creation and uploading of pornographic films on mobile applications,

MUMBAI, (IANS) - Actress Madhuri Dixit Nene likes Gujarati culture and has some proficiency in the Gujarati language as a lot of her friends are from the community. She shared with the media at the trailer launch of 'Maja Ma' that

MUMBAI, (IANS) - The Indian comedy galactic cluster lost a bright star in the form of Raju Shrivastav, who passed away on September  21 at AIIMS, New Delhi. Srivastava's journey to becoming one of the most widely recognized Indian comedians

MUMBAI, (IANS) - Actors Hrithik Roshan and Saif Ali Khan's upcoming movie 'Vikram Vedha' is releasing worldwide in over 100 countries, making it one of the widest openings for a Bollywood film. Besides India, the film is releasing in North America,

MUMBAI, (IANS) - Actress Richa Chadha has confirmed that she and actor Ali Fazal are tying the knot in October. Chadha shared an image and tweeted: "New Life, Loading"  and added, "Can't wait for October". The couple are expected to have wedding

MUMBAI, (IANS) - Actress and wife of cricketer Harbhajan Singh Geeta Basra, who was last seen in films such as 'Bhaiyyaji Superhit' and 'Secondhand Husband', is all set to make a comeback after six years with the upcoming movie 'Notary'. She

NEW DELHI, (IANS) - Delhi Police's Special Cell has learned that the Goldy Brar-Lawrence Bishnoi gang had planned to eliminate Bollywood actor Salman Khan before committing the murder of Punjabi Singer Sidhu Moosewala. Sources said that Kapil Pandit, the sharpshooter of

By VINOD MIRANI MUMBAI (IANS) - It was claimed that the opening response of 'Brahmastra: Part 1 - Shiva' suffered because of the boycott call. The figures given out, however, are the kind that contradicts the boycott claims. Does giving out inflated

MUMBAI, (IANS) - Sara Ali Khan often talks about her grandmother and veteran actress Sharmila Tagore and recently, she spoke about playing her on-screen if a biopic is made on Sharmila. The 'Atrangi Re' actress, while answering a question asked by

MUMBAI, (IANS) - Veteran actor Govind Namdev is shooting for five projects back-to-back, which include movies such as 'Sam Bahadur', 'Gandhi Talks', 'Bombay Don' and 'Oh My God 2' to name a few, juggling different characters. Govind said: "I have been

MUMBAI, (IANS) - Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan had dropped a comment on his son Aryan Khan's latest pictures from a photoshoot. Aryan shared a few pictures on Instagram, where he sported casual outfits. In one picture, Aryan is sporting a

NEW DELHI, (IANS) - Bollywood actress Jacqueline Fernandez left the office of the Economic Offences Wing of Delhi Police after being grilled by the cops for over eight hours in connection with the Rs 200 crore extortion and cheating case

MUMBAI, (ANI) - Bollywood's leading ladies Kareena Kapoor and Neetu Kapoor recently united for a shoot. Kareena shared a happy selfie with aunt Neetu from the sets of a new project on social media. In the September 12, Instagram posting, Kareena

MUMBAI, (ANI) - Ranveer Singh was awarded the 'Most Loved Hindi Actor in South India' trophy on Sept 10. While receiving the honor at the 10th South Indian International Movie Awards, Ranveer said that he is proud of the diversity that

LOS ANGELES, CA (IANS) - Ayan Mukerji's Bollywood action fantasy 'Brahmastra Part One: Shiva' was one of the leading films at the global box office over the weekend, grossing $28.2 million, or a whopping Rs 224 crore, reports 'Variety' quoting

CHENNAI, (IANS) - Director Soundarya Rajinikanth, who is also the younger daughter of Tamil superstar Rajinikanth, has now been blessed with a second baby -- a boy. The producer and her husband Vishagan have named the little one Veer Rajinikanth. Posting a

MUMBAI, (IANS) - Ace filmmaker Madhur Bhandarkar says people fear him wherever he goes as if he makes a film on them. Madhur reveals: "People are very scared. I go to the hospital, so doctors see me and say, sir, you

Bollywood stars are not only known for their acting abilities, but also for their fit physiques. No one takes fitness more seriously than these celebrities. As the fit physique becomes an integral part of the hero's persona, here's a look

MUMBAI, (IANS) - Proud wife Anushka Sharma has promised her star cricketer husband Virat Kohli, who completed his 71st century in international cricket on Thursday in the Asia Cup 2022, that she is "forever" with him "through any and everything." Anushka

CHENNAI, (IANS) - Pointing out that the inaugural function of his Tamil film 'Marudhanayagam' may well be the only film function to have been attended by the Queen, actor Kamal Haasan on September 9 condoled the death of Queen Elizabeth

MUMBAI, (IANS) - Amitabh Bachchan paid tribute to Britain's longest-reigning monarch, Queen Elizabeth II.   He recalled how his father and legendary poet Harivansh Rai Bachchan was in England when the Queen was crowned. "Babuji was in England for his PhD, when

NEW DELHI, (ANI) - According to recent reports, rapper-singer Honey Singh has officially parted ways with his wife Shalini Talwar. After battling a court trial for some time, the former couple has finally parted ways on mutual terms and understanding. Last

MUMBAI, (IANS) - The seven sins tagged as weakness with a dollop of laughter in the trailer of 'Thank God', promises a fun-filled ride in the Ajay Devgn and Sidharth Malthora-starrer slated to release on October 25. The over the three-minute

MUMBAI, (ANI) - In a new episode of 'Koffee with Karan 7', Ishaan Khatter spoke of his relationship status and bond with Ananya Panday after his breakup. The trio-- Katrina Kaif, Ishaan Khatter, and Siddhant Chaturvedi were on the episode. What caught

MUMBAI, (ANI) - Ever since photos of Sara Ali Khan and cricketer Shubhman Gill went viral, social media has been abuzz with rumors of them dating. Prior to these reports, Shubhman Gill was rumored to be dating Sachin Tendulkar's daughter Sara