Back then in 2023, afore Diwali — the Festival of Lights, British PM Rishi Sunak had extended a warm welcome to members of the Hindu community at his official residence, . The celebration, held with great enthusiasm, reflected Sunak’s pride in his cultural roots. The UK PM’s office had shared peeks of the event on social media,…
Envision the country’s heart as a giant radio dial, and on 15 August 1988, someone clicked “play”. The static faded, voices from Kashmir to Kanyakumari rose in unison, and the melody of “Mile Sur Mera Tumhara” filled the air. It wasn’t just music, it was a moment. Subsequently was a man who seldom made the front page…
Actor Emraan Hashmi reflects over the lost charm of lip-sync songs and why Hindi cinema doesn’t move the way it once did. Somewhere along the way, he says, actors stopped singing their feelings. Emraan was watching this Dharma film the other day,” he says. “People were singing on the streets, and he thought to himself…
Hindi films that proved a debacle at the box office amidst Diwali weekends Diwali is Bollywood’s most-prized release weekend. It is synonymic with collosal openings and festive cheer that guarantees blockbusters. However, not every film with an ensemble star cast manages to glitter like the lights of Diwali. The shimmering fest of lights has often…
Nawazuddin Siddiqui, as of now basking in the success of Thamma, opened up on the importance of preserving independent cinema in India. The actor, well over a decade, has been one of the poster boys of independent cinema. The acclaimed actor has been seen in critically acclaimed films like The Lunchbox, Photograph, Gangs of Wasseypur, and more….
Veteran Journalist Marck Manuel recalls his meet with Sunil Gavaskar It was on a fine Saturday night, at the Taj’s Ballroom, that he caught up with Sunil Gavaskar. Like him, Gavaskar was there for charity fashion show and auction and Mark was there as the host’s friend and Gavaskar as a celebrity guest. Mark slipped…
Actress Parineeti Chopra recalls that she neither had any intent to take up job in London nor to embrace politics. From pursuing a degree in London to emerging as one of Bollywood’s most popular actresses, she has come a long way. The 1988 born hails from a middle-class Punjabi family in Ambala. She once aspired…
Actress Parineeti Chopra recalls that she neither had any intent to take up job in London nor to embrace politics. From pursuing a degree in London to emerging as one of Bollywood’s most popular actresses, she has come a long way. The 1988 born hails from a middle-class Punjabi family in Ambala. She once aspired…
According to Naga Vamsi, War 2 was a mistake on part of Yash Raj Films. Prior to the release of Ayan Mukerji’s spy thriller War 2, featuring Hrithik Roshan and Jr NTR, at a promotional event in Hyderabad, producer Naga Vamsi showered praises on the film. at a promotional event Vamsi, who distributed the film…
Sandeep Vanga Triggers SRK vs Prabhas over “Spirit” video South director Sandeep Reddy Vanga gears up to team with Prabhas for his next big project, Spirit. The film’s official announcement video which was recently released quickly headlined — but not for the reason expected. The video introduced Prabhas as “India’s Biggest Superstar”, a claim that triggered strong reactions…
