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  • Critics' review: Chashme Baddoor is an insult to the classic

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    David Dhawan's Chashme Baddoor, the official remake of Sai Paranjpye cult film, is certainly not the stuff classics are made of. Going by critics' reviews, avoid watching the new version, unless you love corny, bawdy and asinine sense of humour.

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  • Bollywood's love for Bengal

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    After the success of films such as Kahaani, Vicky Donor and Barfi! last year, Bollywood filmmakers’ romance with Kolkata continues this year too, with as many as five forthcoming films being shot in the capital of West Bengal.

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  • Lata Mangeshkar felicitates Asha Bhonsle

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    Legendary singer Lata Mangeshkar felicitated younger sister Asha Bhosle with the Hridaynath Mangeshkar Award at a recent function that saw all the Mangeshkar siblings come together.

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  • I am glad to be in demand as a director: Prabhudeva

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    Choreographer-actor-director Prabhudeva who turns 40 today, says, "I am glad to be in demand as a director. But like I said, I consider myself a choreographer at heart." Prabhudeva talks candidly about his life, work and journey in Bollywood.

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  • Manisha Koirala on her road to recovery

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    Manisha Koirala was diagnosed with ovarian cancer a few months back and the actress had taken off to the US immediately for treatment.

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  • Krrish soon on TV

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    The west is known for adapting their films from popular animation series, but Rakesh Roshan plans on reversing the trend in India. The filmmaker has joined hands with Cartoon Network to make his popular film franchise, Krrish (2006) into four animation films that will be aired this year.

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  • I’m going to be an asset to my father: Arjun Kapoor

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    To many, Arjun Kapoor comes across as arrogant, but he has a fair bit to say once he opens up. Currently working on several films simultaneously, the actor admits that with his newfound recognition, people don’t see him just as producer Boney Kapoor’s son.

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  • Wonderful time for Indian cinema: Farooque Sheikh

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    Happy and satisfied with the current lot of films, Farooque Sheikh says Indian cinema is enjoying its best phase right now.

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  • Salman Khan, Karisma Kapoor to get a special screening of Chashme Baddoor

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    In Bollywood, it helps to maintain good relations with the stars. David Dhawan has gone out of his way to host a special screening of his upcoming film, Chashme Baddoor, for two of his favourite actors, Salman Khan and Karisma Kapoor. Dhawan has, in fact, reshuffled his promotional tour dates just for this.

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  • Aamir Khan features in Bombay Talkies!

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    Aamir Khan has begun shooting for his part in the upcoming film Bombay Talkies. Apparently, it was Aamir's contribution to the field of cinema that prompted the makers to take a last minute decision of casting him in the film.

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  • IPL kicks off today in Kolkata, SRK promises unprecedented opening show

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    The Indian Premier League T20 tourney - synonymising cricket, cash, controversies and dollops of glamour - opens its sixth edition on Tuesday with a cultural gala marrying the rhythm of American rap music with Bollywood dhamaka, but ironically at an iconic soccer venue where the likes of Lionel Messi have mesmerised tens of thousands of spectators in the past.

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