Laapata Bollywood: How 2024 Became The Year Of Banality

A good year in the movies can mean multiple things. Studios sufficiently bankrolling films, independent projects…

“There Are No Permanent Villains”: What Shyam Benegal Told Me About Bollywood’s Bad Men

“Shyam babu’s number? Yes, I think I have it”, said Ziya us Salam, the editor of…

From Timothee Chalamet To Ajay Devgn, Lookalike Contest Craze Hits India

The lookalike contest craze, sparked by a Timothee Chalamet event in New York, has now reached…

A Wake-Up Call For Bollywood, Which Loves Itself Too Much

At its surface, Reema Kagti’s latest feature, Superboys of Malegaon (2024), is the story behind the…

“We Have A Lot Of Interest In Indian Films”: Putin Praises Bollywood

Moscow: Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday praised ‘Bollywood’ and said that Indian films are most…

Strongman To Bollywood Mediator, Baba Siddique Beyond Lavish Iftar Parties

Baba Siddique was a familiar face in Mumbai’s entertainment circles. Mumbai: Baba Siddique, a strongman known…

More Indians Than Ever Are Holidaying Abroad

Travel is on the rise again. According to the UN’s tourism agency, international travel for all…

‘Khosla Ka Ghosla’ Actor Parvin Dabas In ICU After Road Accident

Actor Parvin Dabas, who is known for ‘My Name Is Khan’, ‘Ragini MMS 2′, and ‘Khosla…

Nostalgia Or Content Crunch? Why Theatres Are Turning To RHTDM, Veer Zara

In Chennai, the re-release of superhits like Vaaranam Aayiram, Vettaiyaadu Vilaiyaadu, Kushi, Vinnaithandi Varuvaayaa and Ghilli…

Bollywood Romance Is Dead; Long Live Action!

What do recent films like Kalki 2898 AD, Jawan, Pathaan, Animal, KGF 2, Gadar 2, Tiger…