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.
"There were already murmurs that Shilpa might be joining the movies and stuff like that. And I remember she was so sweet. I'll never forget she taught me how to dribble the ball”."
Ranveer Singh has pretty much single-handedly redefined the limits of fashion for Bollywood, so much so that now whenever he is seen in anything other than loud and exaggerated, we really wonder if he is feeling alright. Expressing himself through his clothes, Singh is known to make the unimaginable look like high fashion. And although too many to count, here are 5 of Ranveer Singh’s most flamboyant fashion moments that surprised his fans and critics alike!
Anuradha Paudwal is a well-known Indian playback vocalist who has voiced numerous popular tracks in Bollywood. In an interview with a local newspaper, she revealed that she didn't like the remixed version of her hit song "'Aaj Phir Tum Pe," which was misquoted by several news portals as a direct dig against Arijit Singh.
Nawazuddin Siddiqui turns 49! Who knew that the pickpocket from the opening scene of Munna Bhai MMBS (bet some of you did not know that!) would go on to become one of the defining actors of his generation? A true juggernaut of Bollywood, he has played captivating roles upon captivating roles that span across a wide range while being the most relatable-looking man in the industry. While he may not look like the conventional actor, the man can act and he has a silver tongue to go with it delivering iconic lines both on and off the screen.
Bollywood actress Bhumi Pednekar doesn't agree with the idea that good looking actors aren't talented.
From the lively rhythms of the music to the dazzling colours of the costumes, Bollywood has become synonymous with the cinematic charm of India. As challenging as it can be to make a successful Bollywood-inspired journey through India in a couple of days, this time we’ve got you covered.
For a movie released 16 years ago, Taare Zameen Par remains timeless and relevant to this age.
Recently, Bollywood superstar Salman Khan took a jibe at young actors by claiming that him and four others (Shah Rukh Khan, Ajay Devgn, Akshay Kumar and Aamir Khan) will give them a run for their money.
In a recent interview, Priyanka Chopra has stated that she holds no grudge against people in Bollywood, who have ‘cornered’ her in the past.
Numerous Bollywood songs have been taken off Spotify due to alleged disagreements with copyright holders.
