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50 years of Sholay | Javed Akhtar says film's success can't be explained: 'Mujhe maloom hota to doosri nahi likh leta'

India, Aug. 8 -- On August 15, 1975, India celebrated 28 years of its freedom. It was a Friday, and quite a few films released in theatres, largely to bank on the Independence Day weekend. Among them ... Read More


'I had some choice': Javed Akhtar says he refused to watch films of 'certain superstars' because they're 'bad actors'

India, Aug. 7 -- Lyricist and screenwriter Javed Akhtar was at his wittiest best on Wednesday as he spoke on Guru Dutt's films at a panel discussion ahead of the premiere of the restored version of Py... Read More


Javed Akhtar wanted to assist Guru Dutt, become a director, but failed: 'I came to Mumbai on October 4, he died on 10th'

India, Aug. 7 -- Widely regarded as one of the greatest Indian filmmakers ever, it has been six decades since Guru Dutt's death. Yet, his impact on Hindi cinema refuses to wane. The year 2025 marks 10... Read More


Exclusive | Monali Thakur channels personal pain of abuse, betrayal for new song Ek Baar Phir

India, Aug. 5 -- Singer Monali Thakur has largely been guarded about her personal life. Despite being a public figure, Monali has led a quiet life, keeping her off-stage life away from the limelight. ... Read More


World's most-watched TV show of 2025 has 25 billion views; kids' show beat Landman, Squid Game, Love Island, Adolescence

India, Aug. 5 -- The year 2025 has been good for television and streaming. Squid Game returned to Netflix, while Landman blew up Paramount+. And along the way, old favourites like NCIS and Love Island... Read More


Netflix cancels Arnold Schwarzenegger's Fubar after just 2 seasons; real reason revealed

India, Aug. 5 -- Screen icon Arnold Schwarzenegger's return to the small screen with the action-comedy series Fubar has fizzled out, it seems. Streaming platform Netflix has cancelled the show after j... Read More


Vaani Kapoor has accepted criticism of her work, but it stings when 'reduced to a headline or comment' | Interview

India, Aug. 4 -- "Full of anxiety," is how Vaani Kapoor describes her state of mind around the release of her first web series, Mandala Murders. The Netflix series was released earlier this week and h... Read More


The Kerala Story deserved more National Awards, says director Sudipto Sen, is 'sad' Adah Sharma didn't win Best Actress

India, Aug. 3 -- The Kerala Story was one of the big winners at the recently announced 71st National Film Awards. The film won in two categories - Best Director and Best Cinematography. But the film's... Read More


Farah Khan warns imposter impersonating her cook Dilip on social media: 'We are complaining'

India, Aug. 3 -- Filmmaker and choreographer Farah Khan has also become a star vlogger in the last couple of years. Her cooking vlogs with celebrities have become a hit over the last few years. And ke... Read More


Saiyaara star Aneet Padda's LinkedIn is all things Political Science, fans relieved 'to see someone normal in Bollywood'

India, Aug. 3 -- The success of Saiyaara has not just brought back its director Mohit Suri into the limelight but also turned its two young leads-Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda-into overnight stars. Whi... Read More