The phasing away of hand-pulled rickshaws from the streets of Calcutta has disturbed Om Puri. He puts forward a point. We think that the West Bengal government should care to listen
Om Puri: A part of my identity will be lost forever
The untold, inspiring story of Raju Hirani
The inspiring story of Raju Hirani’s struggle and a rare video when he was a model and struggling in Bollywood
Bollywood Film Review: Dilwale
Our reviewer rates Dilwale 2 stars only. It seems it has lost to its rival, Bajirao Mastani, this time around.
Bollywood Film review: Bajirao Mastani
Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s ‘Bajirao Mastani’ gets three and half stars. This is a movie you shouldn’t miss this weekend.
Me, myself and my ideal man
Here’s unravelling the timeless mystique of Rekha
Shah Rukh Khan: Leadership implies being prepared for disaster. And it will come
Shah Rukh Khan on how he shook hands with success while standing face-to-face with failure. Yes this is deep. This is SRK.
Have you become friends with Salman Khan, bro?
Here’s my perspective on a man who will be lost in the pages of history. Very soon.
In remembrance of a guru
A warm tribute by Tejas Nerurkar, one of his apprentices has been paid to Gautam Rajadhyaksha, who can never be forgotten. The peerless photographer was always there to showcase celebrities and help his friends in need.
A website killed this interview. We don’t know why…
I spoke to a well-known website but for reasons unknown this interview never saw the light of the day. Can you tell us the reason for this?
Shiney Ahuja and an unforgiving world called Bollywood
Shiney Ahuja is unlikely to get a second chance at his career and here’s the reason why…
Confessions of a reluctant Bollywood Editor
The former Editor of Bombay Times and DNA After Hrs, Gauri Sinh, on the eve of her new book release, says her journey through Tinseltown was like Alice in Wonderland chasing the White Rabbit: at once strange and wonderful!
Bollywood recreates lesbian love story of Norwegian filmmaker Tonje Gjevjon
Tonje and her partner Edith is grateful that Bollywood has chosen to depict their love story on screen
The Priyanka Chopra Effect On Houston
Priyanka Chopra is trying her level best to reach the desi audience in the US and we should allow her reasonable time, writes our celebrity blogger from Houston, Texas
In conversation with Pooja Batra
TV show host, casting director, Hollywood line producer, Radio station owner, actress, model… Pooja Batra is actually rocking the scene away from our eyes. Find out all about her as our blogger tracks her down in Los Angeles
An Evening with Eva Longoria
Eva Longoria, on fine evening, spoke to Bollywood Journalist from Texas
Meeting Meenakshi Sheshadri
The journalist who last spoke Meenakshi Sheshadri tried to get in touch with her again. Then this happened…
AR Rahman responds to the Fatwa issued against him
“Nothing shall happen to us except what Allah has ordained for us,” reminds AR Rahman!
Will FTII become Government’s Achilles Heel?
Senior journalist Rukmini Sen on why the student arrests at FTII might backfire on the government
#Nirbashito – Freedom After Speech
Our columnist Ram Kamal Mukherjee delves deep into the solitude of the banished poet Taslima Nasreen, through the lens of debutant director Churni Ganguly. In an exclusive preview, Mukherjee tells us why Bengali film ‘Nirbashito’ is relevant in today’s time.
In Search Of An Eye
Our columnist Ram Kamal Mukherjee feels that film journalists of this generation lack knowledge. He explains why is it important to study cinema before joining any publication
Never ‘Again’
Our columnist Ram Kamal Mukherjee recollects his ‘three minutes’ walk with APJ Abdul Kalam. Read on…
Ahalya – A Stone Edge(y) Story
Sujoy Ghosh’s 14-minute Bengali film Ahalya is trending on YouTube. Our columnist Ram Kamal Mukherjee gives a completely different take on the subject. Read on…
After Modi, Salman does a Mann(Key) Baat
He got over the mania and revisited the film. This is what Ram Kamal Mukherjee came back after watching ‘Bajrangi Bhaijaan’
Sex, sleaze and strugglers
Khalid Mohamed reports on the exploitation of thousands of hopefuls who dare to dream the Bollywood dream… in vain
A likeable Hate Story
Star cast: Sharman Joshi, Karan Singh Grover, Zareen Khan and Daisy Shah Director: Vishal Pandya Rating: *** People who love watching suspense thrillers can definitely go and watch this one. It’s quite […]
Madhur Calling Madhur
Our columnist Ram Kamal Mukherjee feels that the National Award winning director needs to break away from his own formula
Couture, Kapda Aur Dukaan!
On the eve of Independence Day our columnist Ram Kamal Mukherjee talks about films, fashion and fabric. Are we too snooty to acknowledge Ahir’s embroidery or Bhagalpur silk? Do we take pride in flaunting Gucci, Prada and Zara? Do we care about our desi fabric? From Bhanu Athaiya to Anita Dongre, from Hema Malini to Diana Penty they all have something to share. Read on…
Bollywood dance goes international
Bollywood dancing is an integral part of Indian culture; Indian choreographers Shaimak, Terence and Ashley widen the scope for Indian dancers to perform and get acknowledged internationally
Where fear is not a factor
For the first time, Bollywood has shown the grit and courage to rebuff extortion calls from the Mumbai underworld. Here is that story…
Mamta Kulkarni: what’s in store for her?
Everything that you wanted to know about what’s happening to yesteryear Bollywood actress Mamta Kulkarni who’s husband has been arrested on charges of drug trafficking in Kenya
Mamta Kulkarni detained, husband arrested in Kenya
The fate of the former Bollywood actress hangs in a balance as her husband Vicky Goswami faces extradition to the USA for drug trafficking
When Vicky Goswami’s men attacked me in Dubai
Award winning investigative journalist Mzilikazi Wa Afrika was brutally assaulted when he tried to get in touch with Mamta Kulkarni’s alleged husband, Vicky Goswami in a Dubai jail. Here is that amazing first person account.
