Movies are one of the most influential tools of communication and society does learn a few things or get influenced to some extent through films. Bollywood films have been doing the same over the years, but in most cases, these films have simply mirrored the culture and shown what is going on in the society. […]
Style & Culture
Representation of women in Bollywood Films
Women in Bollywood films have been subject to stereotypes and objectification, and appeared in supplementary rituals for a long period of time. Media also played a part in communicating messages to the masses and shaping their 1ideologies. “Men act, women appear. Men look at women; women watch themselves being looked at”. This quote suggests very […]
Bollywood facing losses of 5000+ crore due to pandemic lockdown
Almost everybody associated with the film industry is despondent about the future. With COVID-19 numbers increasing by the day in India nad no signs of vaccine, the mood of industry workers has turned pessimistic. Shooting of several movies has stopped. Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s Gangubai and Boney Kapoor’s Maidaan had to raze their sets as they […]
Evolution of Hindi Films (Indian cinema)
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 […]
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 […]
Bollywood celebs create awareness around Covid-19 (Coronavirus)
Several Bollywood actors have urged their fans to take the risk of coronavirus seriously and to follow the government’s call for observing social distancing. Bollywood celebrities like Amitabh Bachchan, Salman Khan, Anil Kapoor, Ranveer Singh, Ajay Devgn, Alia Bhatt and Madhuri Dixit, among others, have shared messages and featured in videos to create awareness around […]
Sadhguru defends film celebrities extending their support to his environment campaign
Sadhguru Jaggi Vasudev feels there is nothing wrong with actors and sportsperson supporting social causes, referring to his Cauvery Calling initiative. They are iconic and inspirational for millions of people. So if they don’t speak, I think it’s irresponsible. For the Cauvery Calling project, they have not only spoken but have also committed money to […]
Sparkling Diwali Celebrations & Lavish Card Parties of B-Town Biggies
Diwali is one eagerly awaited festival in India, and even out Bollywood celebrities look forward to having a great time during the festival. Here we take a look at the sparkling Diwali celebrations & the famous card parties of B-Town biggies. Bollywood celebs know how to celebrate in style and that applies to the festivals […]
Kangana donates ₹42 lakh for Cauvery, hails DiCaprio but slams Bollywood
Several film celebrities are supporting the Cauvery Calling initiative by Isha foundation (founded by Sadhguru). Bollywood actress Kangana Ranaut has donated Rs 42 Lakh for the initiative. South actresses Kajal Aggarwal and Tamannaah Bhatia are supporting the initiative. So what is Cauvery Calling all about? Here’s what I got from Isha foundation’s website. Cauvery river […]
