The evolution of Hindi films, from the first film Raja Harishchandra, to the golden age of Bollywood, and to the modern times. Cinema is an integral part of the lives of Indians, and a great source of joy and excitement. Even in the first few decades of its existence, Hindi films managed to capture the […]
How did the Hindi film industry got its name Bollywood?
Today, the Hindi film industry is commonly known as Bollywood, but who coined the term Bollywood, and was it always called so? India’s first motion picture film was released in the 1910s by Dadasaheb Phalke, but over the years, several great people contributed to the growth of the Indian film industry. The films in the […]
Singer Abhijeet was sidelined because he raised his voice against SRK, and against Pakistan?
Singer Abhijeet Bhattacharya likes to talk straight without mincing his words. Here’s Abhijeet talking on a wide range of topics – Bollywood mafia, nationalism, and his singing journey. Abhijeet Bhattacharya and Shah Rukh Khan At one time, singer Abhijeet Bhattacharya sang several hit songs for Bollywood superstar Shahrukh Khan – Chaand Taare, Badhi mushkil hai, […]
Nitish Bharadwaj (Krishna) shares lessons for children from Sushant Singh Rajput’s suicide
Sushant Singh Rajput’s suicide has shocked everyone in the country and also within the film industry. There are many who are talking about “Outsider vs Insider” in the film industry, and they are many who are talking about the importance of having close friends in life, with whom one can share important one’s grief. Here’s […]
Film and TV celebrities who committed suicide
Not all dreams come true in the the entertainment industry and behind the razmatazz, you’ll find several sordid tales. Not every story ends on a glorious note as some film celebrities choose to opt out of the uncertainties of the glamour world, at times by taking extreme steps. I was hoping that I would not […]
Want to film in Ladakh, he’s the go-to man for filmmakers
Meet Odpal Dejor George, the go-to person for filming in Ladakh, much sought after by Bollywood & other Indian filmmakers who want to shoot in Ladakh. Talk about Bollywood and Ladakh, and the film that instantly comes to the mind is ‘3 Idiots’. Even though only the film’s climax was shot in Ladakh, people still […]
Bobby Deol completes 25 yrs in Bollywood
Son of Bollywood veteran Dharmendra and brother to Sunny Deol, Bobby Deol recently completed 25 years in Bollywood. But it was definitely not smooth sailing for Bobby, who is grateful to his loyal fans for always being there to support him. Bobby Deol began his filmi career with a bang featuring in Rajkumar Santoshi’s “Barsaat” […]
Irrfan Khan, India’s most respected actor, dies at 53
Irrfan Khan, one of India’s most respected thespians, died in Mumbai’s Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital, where he was being treated for a colon infection. Irrfan Khan is survived by his wife Sutapa and two sons. “I had been in a different game, I was travelling on a speedy train ride, had dreams, plans, aspirations, goals, […]
Kartik Aaryan talks about his journey to the top
Bollywood actor Kartik Aaryan is one of the few young actors in Bollywood who has found equal popularity amongst adult and child audiences. However, despite getting a break in 2011, Kartik had to wait for another 7 years to get noticed. Kartik Aaryan talks about the power of social media, his seven year struggle in […]
These stars quit Bollywood to pursue alternate careers
Bollywood is a very difficult industry to break into. Very few manage to make the cut, and even less manage to hold on to their stardom. Not all actors are able to deal with the unpredictable nature of this profession. While there are some actors who would go to any lengths to get their filmi […]