Throwback: Rare on Screen, Eternal in Life: The Legend ofDilip Kumar and Saira Banu
Dilip Kumar and Saira Banu are celebrated as a timeless Bollywood romance. Because they shared the screen only a handful of times, their rare cinematic pairing added a mystical aura to their legendary off-screen marriage. Though married for over five decades, the couple starred together in just a select few films. Their most notable on-screen…
NDA lobbying for two-thirds majority to pass 850-seatLok Sabha Bill
The NDA is aggressively lobbying to secure the two-thirds majority needed to pass the Constitution (131st Amendment) Bill, which proposes raising Lok Sabha seats to 850. Meanwhile, the Opposition has closed ranks, with senior Congress leaders cautioning potential defectors against supporting the redistricting legislation.The government’s push and the subsequent political maneuvers have triggered the following…
Will Supriya Sule’s latest move trigger a political cascade?
Supriya Sule’s recent stance on the delimitation bill has sent shockwaves through the INDIA bloc. Opposition leaders now fear her actions could set off a cascade of realignments across the coalition. Her conditional stance on the Delimitation Bill hinting at potential support if the Centre guarantees a uniform 50% seat increase across all states has…
Beautiful Doll” to Icon: The protective bond amid Sanjay Dutt and Aishwarya Rai
Sanjay Dutt’s protective counsel, warning Aishwarya Rai against the harsh realities of Bollywood, paved the way for a respectful, decades-long friendship.During a magazine photoshoot before Aishwarya entered films, Sanjay was struck by her natural beauty and innocence. He warned her not to join Bollywood, fearing the intense competition and industry pressures would strip away her…
La Trobe University Doctorate honours for Rani Mukherji
Veteran actress Rani Mukerji will be conferred an Honorary Doctor of Letters (D.Litt.) by Australia’s La Trobe University. The prestigious degree recognizes her nearly three-decade career in Indian cinema and her humanitarian work. The official ceremony will take place on August 14, 2026, at Federation Square in Melbourne during the Indian Film Festival of Melbourne…
Lajja: A fierce, cinematic war on Patriarchy
Rajkumar Santoshi’s 2001 directorial film “Lajja”is a monumental female-led ensemble drama addressing patriarchy and women’s rights in India. Starring Manisha Koirala, Madhuri Dixit, Rekha, and Mahima Chaudhry, the film’s emotionally powerful performances and its bold social message make it a classic in Indian cinema. The Cultural Impact of “Lajja Lajja” translating to shame or modestyuses…
Maha CM Devendra Fadnavis visits Pawan Kalyan in Mumbai Hospital after shoulder surgery
In a gesture that underscorthe the growing political camaraderie between two key BJP allies, Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Monday visited Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan at the Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital in Mumbai, where the actor-politician is recuperating after undergoing a successful shoulder surgery. Fadnavis, who arrived at the hospital on…
From a shoestring budget to blockbuster A rare look behind the scenes of the 1978 Classic”Don”
This legendary behind-the-scenes photograph captures a poignant moment from the making of Don (1978), where director Chandra Barot and producer Nariman Irani are deep in discussion with Amitabh Bachchan. The classic action thriller was famously produced on a shoestring budget to help Irani recover from severe financial losses. Tragically, Irani passed away in an accident…
Character is revealed through execution, not execution of rhetoric. Amitabh Jeetendra
Amitabh Bachchan and Jeetendra’s ability to coexist without manufactured drama speaks to the distinct cinematic spaces they carved out in the 1970s and 1980s. While Amitabh dominated with his intense, brooding screen presence, Jeetendra thrived through high-energy dance numbers and popular family entertainers.They actually complemented each other’s success rather than competing. Instead of being pitted…
Sonam Wangchuk defiant on Day 18 of fast: “Ask Government why It refuses to listen”
Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk is in his third week of an indefinite hunger strike at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi, demanding theresignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan following the NEET-UG examination paper leak scandal. His fast, which began on June 28, has led to severe health complications, including a weight loss of over 8.5…
