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Subhash K Jha, in a new installment of This Day That Year, revisits the Kunal Kohli directed rom-com Mujhse Dosti Karoge , which starred Hrithik Roshan, Kareena Kapoor and Rani Mukerji as it clocks 23 years.

Besides Hrithik Roshan’s grin, Kareena Kapoor’s pout and Rani Mukherjee’s sighing transparency, the pivotal character in Kunal Kohli’s debut film is Erich Segal’s immortal paean to mushy romance Love Story that has been a benchmark for celluloid’s flirtatious frolic for over 35 years now. Mint-fresh copies of the novel (to go with Sharmistha Roy’s slick-and-span and predictably colourfulsets) peep out of every nook and cranny of this fluffy romantic triangle.

In the 1973 blockbuster, Bobby, which was partly inspired by Segal’s novel, the 15-year old Dimple had created a nationwide furore when she looked Rishi Kapoor straight in the eye and said, “Mujhse dosti karoge?” . All the three main characters...

Subhash K Jha looks back at Teree Sang, Satish Kaushik’s film on teen pregnancy that released in 2009, in a new installment of his popular feature series This Day That Year.

This is Raj Kapoor’s Bobby with furtive sex and a baby thrown in for good measure. Otherwise the boy-meets-girl formula never seemed more homage-bound. Soft to the touch, but underpinned by a strong message on sex and the single parent, Teree Sang is a sweet and likable spin on premature parenthood.

The prim ‘n’ propah Rajat Kapoor and Neena Gupta, playing the debutante Sheena Shahabadi’s stiff-upper-lipped parents, could well be the painfully-young Rishi Kapoor’s parents in Bobby-Pran and Sonia Sahni — with their social airs and graces borrowed from a tacky soap on Page 3 mores.

Sonia Sahni had dropped her pallu to show her disdain for motherhood. Neena Gupta doesn’t seem sure of what to drop.

Turning the focus on the brilliant 2018 release Mulk, Subhash K Jha presents a new installment of This Day That Year feature and director Anubhav Sinha speaks about the making of the drama.

Whose land is it anyway? At a time when the Indian Muslim finds himself isolated like never before, Anubhav Sinha’s Mulk serves as a jolting reminder of how far into the darkest recesses of distrust and animosity, terrorism has taken the blame game.

It is very hard to believe that Sinha whose earlier credits include fluff stuff like Tum Bin and Ra.One, has actually created this modern political masterpiece which attempts very successfully to humanize a community that has been demonized by some negative elements. And yet Anubhav Sinha’s doesn’t take sides, doesn’t make the Indian Muslim community a portrait of injured innocence.

What it does do—and full-marks to Anubhav Sinha for...

Songs celebrating friendship are so prevalent in our cinema that it becomes difficult to say which came first: dosti or dosti ke gaane. Subhash K Jha lists his selections for the best dosti ke gaane.

In recent times, the only really rousing friendship song was heard in the Kartik Aaryan starrer Sonu Ke Titu Ki Sweety. The song ‘Tera yaar hoon main, Tu jo rootha toh kaun hansega,Tu jo chhoota toh kaun rahega, Tu chup hai toh yeh darr lagta hai, Apna mujhko ko ab kaun kahega, Tu hi wajah…Tere bina bewajah bekar hoon main, Tera yaar hoon main’ written by Kumaar and composed by Rochak Kohli is sung by Arijit Singh with exceptional feeling. Arijit counts this among his personal favourite songs. Kartik Aaryan’s sincere and heartfelt emotive acumen added substantially to the song’s impact.

‘Tera Yaar Hoon Main’ is indeed comparable with ‘Diye jalte hain Phool Khilte Hain,...

Bollywood glittering award nights have always fascinated fans. But a shocking confession from within the industry’s most celebrated families once exposed the murky truth behind the glamour. The late Rishi Kapoor, veteran actor and member of the Kapoor film dynasty, openly admitted in his autobiography that he once bought a Best Actor award—for just ₹30,000.

Rishi Kapoor’s Bold Admission

In his candid autobiography “Khullam Khulla”, Rishi Kapoor made several honest revelations about his life and career. Among the most startling was his confession that he had paid ₹30,000 to secure an award for his performance in the 1974 film Bobby. He wrote that during those days, he was young and insecure, and the idea of winning an award felt crucial to prove himself.

Rishi didn’t shy away from admitting his mistake, calling it a decision made out of immaturity and desperation for validation. However, he clarified that he never...

Bollywood and the underworld have often had shadowy overlaps, especially during the 1980s and 90s. One such unexpected story comes straight from the autobiography of legendary actor Rishi Kapoor, who candidly revealed his encounter with underworld don Dawood Ibrahim.

In his memoir, Rishi Kapoor mentioned that he met Dawood not once, but twice—first in 1988 and again in 1989, both times in Dubai. What began as a brief interaction turned into a four-hour-long meeting filled with conversation, tea, and revelations.

Dawood’s Favorite Bollywood Stars

During their second meeting, Dawood Ibrahim opened up about his admiration for several iconic Bollywood actors. According to Rishi, Dawood had a deep appreciation for the Kapoor family, particularly Raj Kapoor. He also expressed fondness for classic actors like Dilip Kumar, Mehmood, and Mukri—legends who shaped Indian cinema during its golden age.

Rishi Kapoor himself was on Dawood’s list of favorites. In fact, Dawood...

While the biopic on Kishore Kumar remains in limbo, what with the singer’s family not allowing any director access to the content on life of the singer, director Umesh Shukla, whose directorials include the controversial Oh My God and the Amitabh Bachchan-Rishi Kapoor comedy 102 Not Out, is working on a biopic on the legendary singer Mohammed Rafi.

Confirming this happy news, Umesh Shukla says, “Yes, I am working on a biopic on Mohammed Rafi Saab. That is a hundred percent true. However, I’ve not started casting for the lead. I’ve just completed the script and now I will look for the actor who is convincing as the great Rafi Saab.”

Umesh also reveals that he will be using the original songs of Rafi in the bio-pic.

Riddhima Kapoor Sahni, the daughter of Bollywood icons Rishi Kapoor and Neetu Kapoor, is absolutely beaming with joy as her daughter Samara embarks on her journey into Class 10—a milestone that fills most parents with a blend of pride and nostalgia. Known for her poise and elegance, Riddhima decided to mark this special occasion in the most heartfelt way: with a selfie that radiates warmth, love, and the undeniable bond between mother and daughter.

On her social media, Riddhima shared a candid mirror selfie alongside Samara. Both dressed casually yet glowing with happiness, they flashed big smiles that could light up any room. The caption simply read, “Congratulations, my doll! Year 10,” a phrase that beautifully captures Riddhima’s emotions without needing any frills. It was a small gesture, but it resonated deeply with her followers who have watched Samara grow up through snippets on Instagram.

What makes this moment even...

Nikhil Advani’s sixth feature film D-Day was an accomplished work. It was a thriller about the enforced extradition of a Dawood-like gangster. But what we came away with was a haunting love story between a mysterious Indian intelligence agent and a Pakistani prostitute, both wounded and scarred for life. She in ways that we can see. He in intangible ways. But pain, at the end of the day, is pain. It’s what binds together the whore and the ex-army man.

Shot in an expertly constructed brothel sets with the crowded colours of lurid sex suggesting the tragedy of lives lived in borrowed beds, the scenes between Arjun Rampal and Shruti Hassan are punctured by piercing silences and a haunting melody about love loss and incomplete lives sung by Rekha Bharadwaj. The screenplay by Advani, Ritesh Shah and Suresh Nair constructs a collage of characters hell bent on a collision course.

Subhash K Jha revisits Anurag Basu’s Jagga Jasoos, which featured Ranbir Kapoor and Katrina Kaif.

It is heartbreaking to reject a film that has so much heart in it. Jagga Jasoos wore a huge Barfi hangover. It reminded you of the cinematic styles of several storytelling legends from Satyajit Ray to Tim Burton, but ultimately it failed to meet any of the master storytellers.

Finally, this was a world that only Anurag Basu inhabits and comprehends. I am not too sure if that’s a reason to rejoice. We can only partake of the goodies from the outside, like curious tourists peering into an exotic country from a cruising. The storytelling devices in Jagga Jasoos deliberately distance us from the bizarre goings on. The plot is a one-liner stretched vast acres of exposition and posturing.

A lot of the lengthy playing time is taken up by Ranbir’s Jagga...

Astrologer Vikkramm Chandirramani Shares An In-Depth Astrological Insight Into Ranbir Kapoor’s Career (Photo Credit – Instagram)

Ranbir Kapoor’s foray into cinema began early, with short films he created in his early twenties – a subtle yet telling expression of the creative legacy passed down from his iconic grandfather, Raj Kapoor, who himself directed his first feature at just 24. That inheritance is reflected not only in spirit but also in name: Ranbir was named after his grandfather, whose full name was Ranbir Raj Kapoor.

Long before he appeared on screen, Ranbir immersed himself in the process behind it. He assisted on Prem Granth (1995), helmed by his uncle Rajiv Kapoor, and Aa Ab Laut Chalen (1999), directed by his father, Rishi Kapoor. These early experiences were formative, grounding him in the workings of the industry. His most significant apprenticeship, however, came with Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s Black (2005), a film he worked on closely behind the scenes.

Subhash K Jha shines the spotlight on Neetu Singh on reel and in real in a birthday special feature.

Baby Neetu grew up to be one of India’s most vivacious actresses. The transition from the adorable little gamine in Do Kaliyan to the exuberant heart stealer in Khel Khel Mein was almost seamless. Very few child stars have graduated to adult roles so effortlessly.

One day Baby Neetu was doing a desi version of Walt Disney’s The Parent Trap. The next day she was all grown up dressed up in leather skirts and boots to play Randhir Kapoor’s costar in Rickshawalla. That’s the story of Neetu’s life. She just went with flow. As a child she was taken from one magazine office to another by her ambitious mother desiring that her overgrown baby be cast in an adult role at the earliest.

Baby Neetu had impressive credentials.

Subhash K Jha revisits the murder mystery Humraaz, an Abbas-Mustan directed film starring Bobby Deol, Akshaye Khanna, and Amisha Patel that released in 2002.

How can we forget Alfred Hitchcock’s Dial M For Murder about a husband who hires a charlatan to bump off his wife, when Andrew Davis recently remade the film as A Perfect Murder? Now Abbas-Mustan, the Indian purveyors of slick, intelligent thrillers, give a revivified interpretation to the classic murder thriller .

Humraaz is a gripping Hitch-cock-tale. While the Hollywood films were only about greed and other sleazy motivations Abbas-Mustan add a dash of traditional Indian values to the original when the wife, initially in collusion with her lover to betray her husband, begins to grow progressively conscious of her spousal duties. This is where the film begins to resemble Raghunath Jhalani’s 1978 marital drama Badalte Rishtey where Reena Roy married Jeetendra for his riches but soon...

When Shah Rukh Khan Dethroned Amitabh Bachchan At The Box Office! (Photo Credit –YouTube)

It was 1992 when we witnessed a star on screen for the first time, a star that no one had imagined would change the fate of Indian Cinema forever. It was exactly 33 years ago, on June 25, 1992, when a young boy zoomed through on a motorbike singing Koi Na Koi Chahiye Pyaar Karne Wala! The boy, who was the second fiddle to the superstar Rishi Kapoor in the film titled Deewana. The boy who was introduced on the silver screen as Shah Rukh Khan!

Deewana Box Office – 2nd Highest Grosser Of 1992!

Srk made his acting debut with Deewana, and the film became the second highest-grossing film of 1992. It was mounted on a budget of 4 crore and earned 8 crore at the box office, churning out 100% profit at the box office.

Shah Rukh Khan’s Debut Hit Dethroned Amitabh Bachchan!

When Neena Gupta Exposed The Dark Side Of The Industry (Photo Credit – Instagram)

Neena Gupta is one of the most celebrated actresses in Indian cinema, and she is known for her influential roles. She is an inspirational personality who is unafraid to express her thoughts and open up about her struggles. The Panchayat star once opened up about being shamed by a filmmaker during the initial days of her career. Keep scrolling for more.

Neena is known for effortlessly working in both art-house and mainstream cinema. Some of her best-known films include Woh Chokri, Mandi, and Baadhai Ho. She is also a style icon: bold, expressive, and unapologetically herself. Her fashion looks on social media inspire her fans, and she is also very active on social media.

Neena once revealed how a filmmaker shamed her in front of people

In her memoir Sach Kahun Toh, Neena Gupta recounted an incident...

When Meena Kumari’s Family Struggled To Release Her Mortal Remains From The Hospital (Photo Credit – YouTube)

Not only was legendary actress Meena Kumari called “The Tragedy Queen” because of her pensive and intense roles, but her personal life was also a harrowing reflection of her tag. From her troubled marriage with filmmaker Kamal Amrohi to her becoming an alcoholic while battling depression, and finally succumbing to liver cirrhosis in March 1972 at the age of 38. However, even after her sad demise, her family had to undergo a struggle to even get hold of her mortal remains.

The Actress’s Family Struggled To Pay Rs 3,500 To Release Her Mortal Remains From The Hospital

Meena Kumari passed away just a month after the release of her cult classic film, Pakeezah after a prolonged battle with liver cirrhosis on March 31, 1972. According to Bollywood Shaadi, in a throwback 2014 interview with Reddit, director Bimal Roy...

A Still From Lagaan (Photo Credit –Netflix)

When Ashutosh Gowariker first pitched Lagaan to Aamir Khan, neither of them could have predicted the cult status the film would eventually achieve. Or that it would become the third Indian movie to be nominated for an Oscar (after Mother India and Salaam Bombay!). Lagaan is far more than just a sports drama; it’s a landmark film that put Indian cinema on the global stage. Now, imagine if this iconic story could be reimagined to captivate the current generation of Ott viewers, but with a fresh twist. What is that twist, and how could it engage old and new viewers in an entirely new way? Read on to find out.

Lagaan’s Original Cut

According to a report in The Times of India, Aamir Khan revealed in an interview with Mashable India that the first cut of Lagaan was a staggering seven and a half hours long.

Ashvin Borad was born in a small village in Tori, Gujarat. He began his professional journey in Surat and later expanded his career to Mumbai. Driven by a passion for storytelling through visuals, Ashvin has established himself as a versatile creative professional — working as a still photographer, line producer, and executive producer. In addition to his production work, he actively contributes to digital marketing and serves as a social media strategist. Ashvin is also a recognized contributor to IMDb and Wikipedia.

Ashvin entered the Indian film industry in 1998. Coming from a Gujarati-speaking family, he started his journey as an assistant director and later became a still photographer and diversified into various creative and production roles over time. Over the years, he has earned respect and recognition for his significant contributions to cinematic and celebrity photography as well as filmmaking.

Ashvin Borad is known for his versatility, creative vision and deep...

Sitaare Zameen Par Gets Higher IMDb Rating Than Laal Singh Chaddha (Photo Credit – Netflix/Youtube)

Aamir Khan’s latest release Sitaare Zameen Par is now playing in theatres and is being admired by critics and audiences. It remains to be seen whether it becomes the hit film the perfectionist actor has been waiting for. But how does the movie compare to Aamir Khan’s last theatrical release, Laal Singh Chaddha? Which one is better according to the viewers? Let’s check their IMDb ratings to find out.

Sitaare Zameen Par vs Laal Singh Chaddha – IMDb Ratings Compared

At the time of writing, Aamir Khan’s Sitaare Zameen Par holds an impressive user rating of 7.4/10 on IMDb. On the other hand, Laal Singh Chaddha, the 2022 remake of the widely acclaimed Tom Hanks movie Forrest Gump, has a user rating of just 5.6/10. Although Laal Singh Chaddha was liked by a segment of...

When Rishi Kapoor Tried Searching For His Karz Co-Star Who Disappeared Mysteriously ( Photo Credit – Instagram )

Rishi Kapoor’s 1980 reincarnation drama, Karz though initially a box office failure upon its release, is considered to be one of the best movies of the late actor’s filmography today. The movie also starred actor Raj Kiran who played the past life of Kapoor’s character Monty. However, did you know that Kiran’s real life has been one of grave tragedy.

Raj Kiran’s Mysterious Disappearance

Rishi Kapoor’s Karz co-star acted in some commercially successful films during the 1970s and 1980s. Some of them included Shikshaa, Maan Abhiman, Ek Naya Rishta and Baseraa. His role in Karz of that of a man who is betrayed and murdered by his greedy wife also made him a household name.

However, during the 1990s, his film career started taking a downward trajectory which severely affected his mental health.

Exclusive! Kussh S. Sinha Opens Up About Making Nikita Roy ( Photo Credit – Instagram )

Kussh S. Sinha, who directs Nikita Roy (which releases on June 27), is the deviant in his family. While dad Shatrughan Sinha (also a singer and producer on occasion), mother Poonam (also a one-film producer), sister Sonakshi (who has also sung in a film), and twin brother Luv have all been actors, Kussh has always wanted to direct movies.

What was the reason for you changing channels, so to speak?

I think it is all instinctive. You know what is right for you—you just know it! I have seen how those who want to be actors notice how existing actors present themselves and interpret scenes, learning from them. But I would look at the totality, including the acting, when watching any movie. I would note every aspect, including the way the scenes and sequences were written and filmed and even the music.

Aamir Khan Films ( Photo Credit – Instagram )

Aamir Khan’s latest release Sitaare Zameen Par is now playing in theatres and is being admired by critics and audiences. It remains to be seen whether it becomes the hit film the perfectionist actor has been waiting for. Over the years, the celebrated star has delivered many stellar performances. But when it comes to films that have scored the highest on Rotten Tomatoes, three stand out above the rest. Many might assume they’re Lagaan, Dangal, or Taare Zameen Par. Interestingly, that’s not the case. Read on to find out which three Aamir Khan movies have a perfect 100% Rotten Tomatoes score.

1. Fanaa Release Year – 2006 Rotten Tomatoes Score – 100% Director – Kunal Kohli Streaming On – Amazon Prime Video

Plot: The romantic thriller follows a blind Kashmiri girl, Zooni (played by Kajol), who travels to Delhi with her friends. There, she meets a charming and flirtatious tour guide,...

Aamir Khan’s Overlooked Film ( Photo Credit – Instagram )

Aamir Khan’s sports comedy-drama Sitaare Zameen Par is all set to hit the big screen tomorrow. Described as the spiritual sequel to Taare Zameen Par, the eagerly anticipated film is directed by R.S. Prasanna. Ahead of its theatrical release, if you are interested in watching an intense and different performance by the perfectionist actor, we recommend checking out the critically acclaimed yet often overlooked film 1947: Earth.

Released in 1998 and directed by Indian-born Canadian filmmaker Deepa Mehta, the film stands out in Aamir Khan’s illustrious filmography for showcasing him in a rare negative role. Read on to find out what the film is about and where you can stream it on Ott.

1947: Earth – Plot & Cast

Set in Lahore just before and during the partition of India in 1947, the film was the second installment of Deepa Mehta’s Elements trilogy...

Kartik Aaryan and Ananya Panday Dance To Dheeme Dheeme On Tu Meri Main Tera Main Tera Tu Meri Set! ( Photo Credit – Instagram )

If there is one movie that has gotten us all pumped up and is making sure that the Valentine’s Day fever comes early, it is the Dharma Productions and Namah Pictures offering, Tu Meri Main Tera Main Tera Tu Meri. The film starring Kartik Aaryan and Ananya Panday promises to be a unique love story that is a fine blend of visual grandeur and emotional depth. Now, a new BTS video from the set of the film is making our excitement level soar high even higher.

Kartik Aaryan And Ananya Panday Groove To Dheeme Dheeme

As Ananya Panday wrapped her Croatia schedule for the movie, she shook a leg with Kartik Aaryan, celebrating a successful wrap to the film’s schedule. And guess what made it all the more special?...

3 Reasons Why Salman Khan And Chitrangada Singh’s Fresh Pair Can Be A Game Changer ( Photo Credit – Instagram )

Fans of superstar Salman Khan were in for a surprise when it was revealed that he would be sharing the screen space with Chitrangada Singh for his much-awaited project with director Apoorva Lakhia. The military action drama is based on true incidents. According to News Bytes, a source close to the production has revealed to India Today that Chitrangada will be playing the main female lead opposite the superstar. Here are 3 reasons why we feel that this fresh onscreen pair might be a breath of fresh air.

Age Appropriate Along With An Organic Appeal

Despite a 10-year age gap, it cannot be denied that the pair of Salman Khan and Chitrangada Singh will look age-appropriate and have an organic appeal. In today’s times, the problematic age gap between the heroes and...

When Rishi Kapoor Revealed An Unpleasant Memory Of This Superstar During ‘Bobby’ Shoot( Photo Credit – Facebook )

Rishi Kapoor was a versatile actor whose charm made him a household name and a symbol of romance over the years. He is part of the Kapoor clan and once shared an unpleasant memory of a superstar while filming Bobby. The film, which Raj Kapoor directed, featured Kapoor and Dimple Kapadia in leading roles. Keep scrolling for more.

Bobby, released in 1973, was Rishi’s first leading role and Dimple’s debut movie. It was a rage and is still deemed an iconic classic. The film reportedly introduced the teenage romance genre with the rich-poor clash backdrop, which became a prominent plot in the films after that.

Rishi Kapoor’s Unpleasant Memory of Rajesh Khanna During Bobby

An old report by The Indian Express revealed Rishi Kapoor’s excerpt from his autobiography. In it, the...

Subhash K Jha in a This Day That Drivel feature revisits Jackky Bhagnani’s debut film Kal Kissne Dekha.

As a vehicle for Jackky Bhagnani’s aptitudes Kal Kissne Dekha, released on June 12, 2009 is a harmless, inoffensive sometimes-fun but never funny (in spite of concerted attempts at humour) vehicle. The writing skills displayed in young Bhagnani’s launch pad range from the intentionally funny to the abysmally tacky.

The eye-confectionary is innocuous as long as the simple boy with the innocent smile(with incredibly white over-decalcified teeth) and the campus female-brat fight it out through a primeval mating game interspersed with ‘cool’ songs and dances with enough colours to put a mammoth carnival to shame.

The serious stuff ends up being embarrassing in its clumsiness. Casting Rishi Kapoor as a college professor who moonlights as an explosive terrorist is a bomb of an idea. We know Kapoor is the last word is versatility.

When Neetu Kapoor Had Yelled At Her Father-In-Law Raj Kapoor ( Photo Credit – Instagram )

Rishi Kapoor and Neetu Kapoor had tied the knot on January 22, 1980 after a few years of dating. The duo’s onscreen chemistry transcended beautifully offscreen and they are still hailed as one of the most endearing couples of tinsel town. However, did you know that once, Neetu had accidentally yelled at her father-in-law Raj Kapoor while she was dating Rishi? The story is both funny but embarrassing at the same time.

When Neetu Kapoor Yelled At Her Father-In-Law Raj Kapoor Accidentally

According to The Times Of India, in Ritu Nanda’s book, Neetu Kapoor shared an anecdote when she mistook Raj Kapoor’s voice for his son Rishi Kapoor. It all happened after the Jug Jugg Jeeyo actress was upset with her then-boyfriend for getting drunk. She called him up with the intention of giving him a firing.

When Rishi Kapoor’s Controversial Tweets Sparked a Protest Outside His Home, Leaving Neetu Kapoor Tense(Photo Credit – YouTube)

Rishi Kapoor was one of the biggest movie stars in the Indian film industry. He had a vivacious personality and was not afraid to speak his mind, which sometimes got him in trouble. His wife, Neetu Kapoor, once shared an incident when his controversial social media post worried Neetu. Keep scrolling for more.

Neetu and Rishi became friends while filming Zehreela Insaan, which soon turned into a relationship, and they got married in 1980. They have two children, Riddhima and Ranbir. The couple had their share of struggles in the relationship. However, she stayed by him through thick and thin, including being by Rishi’s side during his health issues and death. She was also by his side when he landed in controversies for his

Rishi Kapoor’s controversial social media post...

The one where Mallika Sherawat spoke to Subhash K Jha about her Khwahish.

Govind Menon’s Khwahish, released on June 6 , 2003, was an oddity. It not only ripped off Arthur Hiller’s 1970 blockbuster Love Story, it also literally translated every dialogue of the original.

Although the dialogues, like most of everything else in this film, have been transcreated wholesale from Erich Segal’s epoch-making novel Love Story, the dialogue writer Shashi Wadia takes credit for the words that the Ryan O’Neal-Ali MacGraw clones are made to speak by director Govind Menon in his second feature film.

Of course, the peppy MacGraw called O’Neal ‘Preppie’ in Love Story. Her clone, Mallika Sherawat, calls Himanshu Mallik ‘Sethji’ instead.

Dial Bollywood for innovation.

Menon’s first film Danger was largely ripped off from another Hollywood source (Bound). Now Menon goes at Arthur Hiller’s 1969 adaptation of Erich Segal’s novel with enormous enthusiasm.

Farah Khan Once Recalled The Frenzy Over Dilip Kumar At A Wedding(Photo Credit – Instagram/Wikipedia)

Farah Khan once recounted a memorable incident from a wedding reception, where legendary actor Dilip Kumar’s arrival caused an unexpected commotion. The choreographer turned director was just a toddler when she witnessed the aura of the legend. The commotion also resulted in an unfortunate incident at the wedding. Keep scrolling for the deets.

Farah is one of the most eminent people in Bollywood who has choreographed over a hundred songs in over eighty films and won the National Film Award for Best Choreography and multiple Filmfare Awards. She was nominated for two Best Director awards at the Filmfare Awards for Main Hoon Na and Om Shanti Om. Kumar needs no introduction; he was one of the greatest actors in Indian film history and is referred to as Abhinay Samrat. He held the record...

Shining the light on Kunal Kohli’s rom-com, Hum Tum starring Rani Mukherjee and Saif Ali Khan as it clocks 21 years!

Hum Tum is a boy-meets-girl tale with no unexpected twists and turns. Its greatest Usp is its disarming lack of guile. Kohli nurtures his two protagonists’ stormy relationship through several continents and a gigantic time zone that spawns more than a decade(though neither Saif nor Rani bring a change in their look or attitude, except maybe in Saif’s hairstyle).

The ‘epic’ design doesn’t weight down the basic levity of the romantic comedy.

And what we end up looking at isn’t so much a celebration of universal love as two clumsy people grappling with the grammar of the emotion called love , who don’t get the punctuations right. But director Kohli, whose earlier film Mujhse Dosti Karoge was clogged with incongruities, gets all the pauses and punctuations right.

Subhash K Jha revisits another excellent film, Fanaa, which starred Aamir Khan and Kajol in this special installment of This Day That Year. Director Kunal Kohli also shares his thoughts on the film, its longevity, and its popularity with fans today.

Send up a silent prayer for rediscovering that old lost pleasure of a powerful plot that Fanaa retrieves so affectionately for us. Also, send up a prayer for an actor like Kajol, who fills up the screen with feelings and thoughts that go way beyond the tears, fears, and jeers of a workaday movie. Writer Shibani Bathija’s powerful drama about the tumultuous romance and tragedy between a blind Kashmiri girl, Zooni (Kajol), and her guide, mentor, and tormentor, Rehaan (Aamir Khan), is suffused in the silken sounds of a heart-feeling the first stirrings of love and hurt.

Kajol expresses the delicate fragrance of a blind girl’s romantic...

Amitabh Bachchan Once Revealed Raj Kapoor Visited Him At The ICU After His Horrific Accident In Coolie( Photo Credit – Facebook )

Amitabh Bachchan is a living legend who has worked and spent time with other stalwarts of Indian cinema. Among them was the greatest showman of the film industry, Raj Kapoor. Although they did not do a movie together, they certainly shared a friendly relationship, as Big B once revealed that Raj visited him in the hospital after his accident on the sets of Coolie with a unique gift. Keep scrolling to know what this gift was!

The 1983 classic was directed by Manmohan Desai and written by Kader Khan. It featured an ensemble cast comprising Bachchan, Rishi Kapoor, Rati Agnihotri, Shoma Anand, Suresh Oberoi, and Puneet Issar. While filming a fight scene with Issar, Big B mistimed a jump, hitting the edge of a table. It resulted in a serious internal injury,...

Prakash Mehra Once Recalled How Amitabh Bachchan Was Scared With Zanjeer’s Initial Reaction! (Photo Credit –YouTube)

Amitabh Bachchan is currently the ‘Shehenshah’ of Indian Cinema but once upon a time, he was just a newcomer, trying to figure out a way to survive in the industry and waiting for that one film which would be appreciated and fare well at the box office. At the time when all of his films tanked at the box office, a man came to his rescue – Prakash Mehra!

The filmmaker changed Big B’s life by making him the Angry Young Man of Indian Cinema by offering him Zanjeer, a film written by Salim Javed and rejected by Dharmendra, Dev Anand, and others.

It was on Pran and Salim Javed’s insistence that Prakash Mehra cast Amitabh Bachchan after reviewing his work in Bombay To Goa. The rest, as they say, is history.

Starring Arjun Kapoor, Prithviraj, Jackie Shroff, and Rishi Kapoor, Aurangzeb, directed by Atul Sabharwal released in 2013. In this feature, Subhash K Jha revisits the crime thriller, and Rishi Kapoor speaks on being the villain – he was not happy with that label.

Sapna se badaa apna hota hai…It’s okay to sacrifice one’s dreams for the sake of those you love. This is a recurrent thought in this hard-hitting family drama about fatally flawed people who flock together in search of happiness that is snatched from them by a fate far more cruel and savage than what we generally see and recognize as destiny.

The destiny that seems to underline the lives in writer-director Atul Sabharwal’s drama of family feuds is as flawed as it is rich in resonances. And why not! Perfection is as boring as it is unbelievable. Sabharwal spreads out a hectic, hefty horizon of dark grey,...

When Divya Bharti Hid In Her Car On ‘Deewana’ Set( Photo Credit – YouTube )

Divya Bharti was a renowned actress who worked in Hindi and Telugu movies. But the actress’ untimely demise is still quite unbelievable, and she passed away at the peak of her career at 19. She appeared in a handful of movies but left her mark in the Indian film industry. Fewer people worked with the actress; among them is producer Guddu Dhanoa. He was also a producer of Shah Rukh Khan and Rishi Kapoor starrer Deewana, and he once shared an interesting incident about a late actress from the film’s set. Scroll below for the deets.

She made her Hindi debut with Vishwatma, which was also released in 1992 alongside Deewana and Shola Aur Shabnam. Her films were box office hits and among the most popular movies in her career. For the unversed, she began her career as a teenager.

When Madhuri Dixit’s Prem Granth Co-Star Govind Namdev Was All Praise For Her (Photo Credit – Instagram)

Madhuri Dixit is hailed as one of the most celebrated female superstars of Hindi cinema. After reigning supreme during the 90s, her career also saw a brilliant resurgence with the 2007 film, Aaja Nachle. However, the actress was also time and again praised for her professionalism. Did you know that her Prem Granth co-star and veteran actor Govind Namdev was once nervous to shoot a disturbing rape scene with the actress. However, he lauded the actress’ ability to make him feel comfortable which eventually enabled him to execute the scene with her.

According to Bollywood Shaadi, Govind Namdev who was Madhuri Dixit’s co-star in the 1996 film Prem Granth, had once opened up about filming a rape scene with her in an interview with Hindi Rush. Namdev was under immense pressure as he felt...

In this Special Mother’s Day feature, we have a throwback to 2018, when Rishi Kapoor, as only he could, spoke with Subhash K Jha about his mother, Krishna Raj Kapoor.

Would you like to talk about your mother on Mother’s Day?

Of course, I’d love to talk about my mother. But why on Mother’s Day only? Every day should belong to the people you love the most. I refuse to slot my loved ones according to a day of the week….Mother’s Day, Father’s Day… can you believe it, they even celebrated a Grocery Day!! And if that isn’t enough, they also had an Asthma Day!! I refuse to discuss my mother as just a special person for a day.

Okay then just forget it’s Mother’s Day and just tell me about her?

I don’t mind talking about her any day of the year.

Box Office: With 650% Roi, Most Profitable Film ‘Maa’ Film Is Ruling Since 68 Years – Here’s Why No One Broke The Record Ever!(Photo Credit –Shemaroo)

It has been 68 years, and one woman is ruling the box office record for the highest-grossing Maa film of Hindi Cinema, with no other actress or film even coming close to the success of this Hindi Film. Mothers are special, of course, but when we tried finding some numbers for films on Mothers, they were a handful. In 1957, it was Nargis who arrived as the Mother of all mothers at the box office, singing ‘Duniya mein hum aaye hain to jeena hi padega,’ and Hindi Cinema was never the same again after Mother India!

Most Profitable Maa Film!

Directed by Mehboob Khan and starring Nargis, Sunil Dutt, Rajendra Kumar, and Raaj Kumar, the film is the most profitable film on Mother in Hindi Cinema

Mother...

Underrated spy movies on Ott for Mission: Impossible lovers(Photo Credit –YouTube)

The eighth instalment of the Mission: Impossible film series, titled ‘Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning’ starring Hollywood heartthrob Tom Cruise, is set for its grand theatrical release in the US on 23rd May 2025 and in Indian cinemas on 17th May 2025. Until Mi 8 arrives in theatres, we have collated a list of underrated/underappreciated yet must-watch spy films (in no particular order) that you can watch on various Indian Ott platforms. We hope you’ll enjoy watching these films as much as we enjoyed compiling this list for you.

1. Allied (Release Year – 2016)

Available On – Netflix

Plot: Directed by Robert Zemeckis, the 1940s-set film revolves around the romantic relationship between a Canadian intelligence officer, Max (Brad Pitt), and a French Resistance Fighter, Marianne (Marion Cotillard). After surviving a dangerous mission, they fall in love and marry. But their loyalties...

Nargis Dutt, who sadly passed away in 1981, was loved reel and in real. Subhash K Jha celebrates the actress in this very special feature.

Nargis was in her 20s when she played her future husband Sunil Dutt’s 70-year-old mother in Mehboob Khan’s magnum opus Mother India, an epic tale of Good Son, Bad Son and Conflicted Mother with Nargis in a performance that defined dramatic acting for all times to come.

Later on, Nargis was to confess she never thought the film would become synonymous with her career. She did other female-oriented films like Lajwanti and Raat Aur Din. But everywhere she went, she was hailed as Mother India.

Nargis Dutt was a very strong woman. She had the inner strength to walk out of a relationship with Raj Kapoor when she saw no future, no marriage, in it. Within months of the breakup, she met and fell...

Feroz Khan Once Reportedly Fat Shamed Shammi Kapoor (Photo Credit – Instagram/YouTube)

Feroz Khan and Shammi Kapoor were probably two of the most stylish actors of the yesteryears. They have made some great films in the world of cinema and had their ups and downs in the industry. According to a throwback report, Khan and Kapoor shared a cordial relationship, but the former once crossed the lines and allegedly fat-shamed the Junglee actor. Keep scrolling to find out what happened next.

Although there are no strong reports about their friendship, since they belonged around the same time, their paths crossed. Kapoor had a flamboyant personality with his Elvis Presley-inspired energy, and Khan also exuded a similar aura with his suave cowboy-inspired style. Actors from that era often shared a sense of camaraderie, even if they weren’t particularly close personally.

Now, according to a throwback report by News 18, Feroz...

Rising star Isha Sood is turning heads with her powerful performance in the newly released Punjabi film “Chaar Koot Hanera,” which is now available for streaming on Ott KableOne. Directed by the talented Balveer Singh Shergill , this film dives deep into heavy themes like murder, suspense, and psychological drama. As the film gains recognition in international markets, Chaar Koot Hanera marks a significant achievement for Punjabi cinema.

“This project has been one of the most fulfilling experiences for me, thanks to the amazing teamwork and camaraderie,” Isha shares, praising the director and crew for their hard work and professionalism. She urges viewers to approach the film with caution: “This film deals with sensitive topics. I’d advise pregnant women, children, or anyone who prefers lighter content to watch it carefully. It’s intense, raw, and very real.”

Isha has also wrapped up another thrilling familiar project called “Lovely Ki Love Story,...

When Arjun Kapoor’s Dadi Nirmal Kapoor Picked The Perfect Bahu For The Kapoor Family! (Photo Credit –Instagram)

Arjun Kapoor’s Dadi Nirmal Kapoor breathed her last fighting age ailments. But we decided to remember her as the vibrant personality she was – the matriarch head of the Kapoor Khandaan, concerned for the wedding of her grandsons and granddaughters!

Of course, the first in the order was grandson Arjun Kapoor, and his Dadi decided to threaten, bribe, and command him all at once on the actor’s birthday to get married soon!

On his 33rd birthday, Arjun Kapoor shared an envelope that was given to him by Dadi Nirmal Kapoor. The enveloped had a quirky note written on it which said, “When your Dadi’s gift is a threat & request along with a bribe & a command, all rolled into one !!! #NirmalKapoor #bossgrandma.”

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When Sanjay Khan Called The Current Lot Of Actors Superficial( Photo Credit – Ultra Bollywood Premium / Facebook )

Sanjay Khan is a veteran actor who carved a niche as a suave and romantic leading man in the 1960s and 1970s. His contemporary actors were Rajesh Khanna, Amitabh Bachchan, and Jeetendra, among others. The senior actor once revealed how the friendships among the current generation of actors are superficial. He compared the present times with his time in the industry, and he said it is worse now. Keep scrolling for the deets.

He was part of the golden age of cinema. Khan made a unique place for himself by blending romantic charm, a strong presence in ensemble casts, and a later shift toward historical epics—allowing him to stand out even amid a highly competitive generation of actors. Some of his notable movies include Nagin, Mela, Upasana, Abdullah and more. Meanwhile, his son...

Aamir Khan Didn’t Like His Acting In This Powerful Rang De Basanti Scene ( Photo Credit – Instagram )

Indian actor Aamir Khan has delivered many memorable performances during his illustrious forty-year acting career. Whether it’s his cop act in Sarfarosh, his performance as a strong-willed villager in Lagaan, or his performance as a determined father in Dangal, he nailed them all. But according to Aamir Khan, that’s not the case with Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra’s critically acclaimed social political drama ‘Rang De Basanti’ because the sixty-year-old actor thinks that he could have done one particular scene of the film much better.

The Rang De Basanti Scene Which Still Irritates Aamir Khan

In a recent interview with Fever FM, Aamir Khan confessed that he was not satisfied with his own acting in the scene from Rang De Basanti where DJ and Sue come back after facing the wrath of the police during a peaceful protest.

Viral Roadies Audition – Contestant Trolled Raghu Ram & Rannvijay Singha ( Photo Credit – Instagram )

Some of our favorite Television personalities, like Prince Narula and Ayushmann Khurana, began their showbiz career with Roadies. But remember when a contestant brutally trolled the reality show and left judges Rannvijay Singha and Raghu Ram speechless during auditions? Scroll below for an interesting throwback.

Roadies began on MTV back in 2003. Twenty-two years later, the show is still relevant, thanks to hosts like Rannvijay Singha, Raghu Ram, and Rajiv Ram, who brought immense fame. Its 20th season, MTV Roadies: Double Cross, is currently airing on JioHotstar.

In 2014, Rannvijay and Raghu took the auditions for Roadies X1: Ride for Respect. As with every season, there were many entertaining interviews. However, eyeballs were raised when a contestant misbehaved with the judges and mocked the show during his interview.

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Hania Aamir Alleges Pakistani Army For The Pahalgam Attack? Here’s The Truth(Photo Credit –Facebook)

The Pahalgam incident has left our country grieving and in disbelief. The Indian government is now taking the necessary steps to take action against terrorism. As a bold move against Pakistan, the Instagram handles of actors like Fawad Khan, Mahira Khan, and others have been banned. But has Hania Aamir blamed her own country’s army for the attack? Scroll below for a fact check.

Aamir is a Pakistani YouTuber, model, and actress working predominantly in films and television in the country. Her notable works include Na Maloom Afraad 2, Parwaaz Hai Junoon, and Kabhi Main Kabhi Tum. She has a huge fan base in India, and they became upset after the government of India blocked the Pakistani actors’ accounts in the nation, which includes Instagram and YouTube. Hania, condemning the Pahelgam attack, previously said...

Padmini Kolhapure Once Revealed That Raj Kapoor Wanted Her To Slap Rishi Kapoor Hard(Photo Credit – YouTube)

Raj Kapoor is known as the Showman of Indian cinema; hence, he was also particular about his shot. People learned about it a little more in-depth when Padmini Kolhapure shared a story from when she did Prem Rog with Rishi Kapoor. There was a scene where Padmini had to slap Rishi, and his father, Kapoor Senior, did not go light just because it was his son. Keep scrolling for the deets.

The movie, directed by Raj, was released in 1982 and has achieved cult status over the years. It is also considered one of the most notable films of the lead actors and its director. The film is widely recognized for its progressive portrayal of widow remarriage, a subject that was highly taboo in Indian society at the time. It stands out in Raj‘s filmography as a filmmaker.