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Subhash K Jha celebrates Irrfan Khan snd Dulquer’s comedy drama, Karwaan, which hit the big screen in 2018. We also hear from the director about working with the Irrfan Khan on Karwaan and more.

Excavating humour from the innards of mortality is never easy. Writer-Director Akarsh Khurana attempts the near-impossible and comes up with a film that never offends, even when it poses some serious problems of pacing.

You know that the film is looking for ways to keep the journey going when there are unnecessary detours on the way. And why not?! Dulquer’s Avinash is a repressed unhappy 10-5 geek who hates his bullying boss (Adhaar Khurana) and wants nothing more, nothing less, than to break out of his executive dungeon and …well, just shoot pictures with an actual camera, not its digital doppelgangers.

Here, I must say Karwaan seems inspired by the Netflix film Kodachrome where the...

Subhash K Jha Looks back at 7½ Phere: More Than A Wedding, the Irrfan Khan-Juhi Chawla black comedy, 7½ Phere, which released in 2005.

A large Hindu wedding and an over-eager tv crew recording the event for posterity… those are the two sides aligned in the same range of vision in debutant director Ishaan Trivedi’s quirky and often-times corny look at the lighter of side of ritualistic Hindu events.

The joints in the joint-family creak and lapse into a giggle now and then groan to a grinding halt. Trivedi’s thesis is largely lacking in thunder. He repeatedly gives away his antecedents on television by making the characters stand taller and off the boundary lines of credible characterization. The plethora of passionately perky people who populate Trivedi’s films look like a cross between sitcom stereotypes and stand-up comics.

There are seeds of a glorious comic romp in the satire.

Subhash K Jha looks back at Madaari, and we hear from actor extraordinaire, Irrfan Khan, about the social drama that released in 2016 in a other fabulous installment of This Day That Year.

Nishikant Kamat’s Madaari, which completes nine years on July 22, is not the first film that raises the burning issue of corruption by espousing vigilantism. But Madaari moves you to tears. I had to watch it twice on two successive days to absorb the immensity of Nishikant Kamat’s treatise that – and I quote from the film’s stunning climax—corruption is not part of our political system, our political system exists for corruption.

There. It’s out in the open. The terrible, frightening truism that has manoeuvered apna mahaan Bharat into a mahaan mess. With brilliant impunity, Madaari builds a case for self-justice when all systems collapse and you’ve nowhere to go but to your conscience...

Subhash K Jha turns the focus on Naseeruddin Shah’s directorial debut, 2006’s Yun Hota Toh Kya Hota in another feature in his This Day That Year series.

Naseeruddin Shah’s only directorial Yun Hota Toh Kya Hota which completed ninteen years on July 21, was a sensitive film that climaxed at the Twin Towers. It was such a nightmarish experience for Naseer he swore never to direct again.

In an interview with this writer on the eve of the film’s release, Naseer answered questions on why he chose direction so late in his life. “For the simple reason that it didn’t seem right earlier on. I remember myself as a typical kid with dreams of directing a film starring myself. I had some ideas at 19, which I’d still like to direct. But I never wanted to become a filmmaker earlier. I only wanted to act. I had no statements to make,...

In an edition of This Day That Year: Subhash K Jha, looks at Irrfan Khan’s worst film, The Killer, which also starred Emrran Hashmi, that released in 2009.

Hollywood remakes are at best of times only an occasion for the adapted version to be ridiculed. This one just about escapes ridicule by the scruff of the neck. If you haven’t seen Michael Mann’s Collateral you wouldn’t know that nearly every moment in co-directors Raksha Mistry, Hasnain Hyderabadwala The Killer is inspired by the original. And what isn’t derived isn’t worth the script’s while.

Thankfully, the two unlikely partners in the confused collaboration between a callow cabbie and his criminal passenger are played by actors who seem oblivious of what Jamie Fox and Tom Cruise did in the original.

There are some interesting moment of shared camaraderie between Irrfan Khan and Emraan Hashmi. They are...

Special Ops 2 Gets Rave Early Reactions—Kay Kay Menon’s Comeback Strikes a Chord With Fans ( Photo Credit – YouTube )

The wait is finally over! All seven episodes of the latest season of Neeraj Pandey’s much-anticipated espionage thriller Special Ops have dropped on Jio Hotstar. Kay Kay Menon returns as the razor-sharp Himmat Singh, and early reactions on X (formerly Twitter) suggest the spy sequel lives up to the hype. Here’s a quick look at what the new season is about and what fans are saying online about Special Ops 2.

Special Ops 2 – Early Twitter Reactions

Here’s how fans are reacting to Kay Kay Menon’s return as Himmat Singh in Special Ops 2 on social media and the show in general.

After watching the opening episode, one fan praised Kay Kay Menon’s performance and the show’s storytelling.

Trending The Young & The Restless Spoilers: Cane Is Forced To...

Freida Pinto is set for a major role in Netflix’s upcoming series adaptation of the Jhumpa Lahiri short story collection “Unaccustomed Earth.”

Variety has learned that Pinto will play Parul Chaudhury in the series, which was originally announced in April. As previously reported, Netflix has commissioned eight episodes.

The official logline for the show states that it is “an epic, soapy, and culturally vibrant drama about a tight-knit Indian American community navigating love, desire, and belonging. Rich with nuance, passion, and unforgettable characters, ‘Unaccustomed Earth’ invites you into the elite and insular Indian-American community of Cambridge, Ma. When a star-crossed romance between a devoted wife and her long lost love comes to light, a scandalous affair is born and new battle lines are drawn in this intensely interconnected immigrant community.”

Pinto is perhaps best known for her breakout role in the Oscar-winning film “Slumdog Millionaire,” which marked her feature debut.

These 10 Bollywood Box Office Bombs Deserve The Top Spot In Your Ott Watchlist! (Photo Credit – Instagram/Instagram)

Some movies smash box office records in every film industry regardless of what critics say. But some well-made films somehow go unnoticed by audiences and quietly slip under the radar. In Bollywood too, several such gems didn’t draw crowds to theatres in a big way despite their merits. We’ve compiled a list of ten overlooked Hindi films that deserved more love at the box office, but absolutely deserve a spot on your Ott watchlist. Read on to see how many you’ve missed.

1. Maidaan (2024) Streaming On – Amazon Prime Video IMDb Rating – 7.9/10 Director – Amit Ravindernath Sharma Box Office Collection (India) – 54 Crores

Plot: Inspired by the incredible story of coach Syed Abdul Rahim (played by Ajay Devgn), who helped shape the golden era of Indian football during the 1950s and early 1960s. It...

When I think of Pran Saab his whole career appears to be unique and unmatched,” the great Irrfan Khan once said to me.

Now when I think back on the mighty Pran Krishan Sikand’s astonishing career I am astounded at his versatility. After making his debut as a leading man Pran ruled the box-office as a villain for a good 45 years. During the 1960s and 70s you won’t come across any newly born child named Pran: the name was synonymous with villainy and evil. In 1967, the visionary filmmaker-actor Manoj Kumar cast Pran in a sympathetic role as Malang Chachcha in Upkar.

After being hated for decades Pran was immediately accepted as good man. He later played the good Samaritan in Adhikar(1971), Zanjeer(1973) and numerous other films while continuing to be the badman.

Shatrughan Sinha who also made that tricky switch-over from villain to hero remembers cancelling his trip...

An Indian actress par excellence, Konkona Sen Sharma, needs no introduction today. She is not a quintessential Indian ‘heroine’; rather, she is a stellar ‘sustained’ actress who can be identified for her groundbreaking filmography and her prolific range of acting. Her performance is defined by her nuanced manner of presence, her piercing gaze, and exemplary portrayal of her characters.

She was ‘discovered’ by the Indian film industry a little after she got into Bengali films. Primarily making appearances in arthouse independent films, Konkona is a well-established name in contemporary parallel cinema. Besides, the uninhibited selection of her films, rife with fierce themes and social issues, has earned her enough laurels in the commercial Indian film industry as well.

Daughter of the filmmaker-actress Aparna Sen, Konkona is the recipient of two National Film Awards and four Filmfare Awards. Other than a singular child debut in the film Indira (1983), Konkona Sen Sharma...

Anurag Basu’s Metro…In Dino has finally made its way to theaters, and it’s already winning hearts with its fresh storytelling, light-hearted humor, and that perfect mix of emotion and music. As the film continues to enchant audiences, Basu took a moment to share some fun behind-the-scenes stories—including how he managed to get filmmaker Imtiaz Ali to make a brief yet heartwarming cameo.

When asked how he convinced someone like Imtiaz, who’s known for being a bit camera-shy, Basu chuckled, “I didn’t have to do much. I just asked his daughter Ida to talk him into it. And guess what? She did! Imtiaz usually steers clear of the spotlight, but he made an exception this time. He really nailed it, too.”

The director himself also makes an appearance in the film—another delightful surprise for fans. It turns out, it was a bit of playful banter with music maestro Pritam.

Manoj Bajpayee is one of the finest actors of our generation. His foothold in Hindi cinema has spanned both the commercial and the independent. The most striking feature of his varied filmography is how well he consolidates the nuance in his body language even when the films he acts in are unquestionably mediocre. His voice modulation and distinctive style of delivering dialogues ensure that we remember the name of the character that he played.

Recently, he mesmerized with his astute blend of a middle-class man’s mediocrity and the dark humour of a Raw agent in The Family Man, Raj and Dk’s superb show in which he owned every frame with his masterful consistency.

Similar to Manoj Bajpayee: The 15 Irrfan Khan Movie Performances

For me, great acting comes when the actor manages to move you through his quietude and the most unnoticed of sequences. I believe that an actor...

Subhash K Jha looks back at Jaane Tu …Ya Jaane Na as it completes 17 years and we hear from star Imran Khan about the film and stardom in a throwback interview.

Abbas Tyrewala’s directorial debut has a certain sparkling spirit , a zest for living life quirk-sized and a certain zing thing about the way the characters look at life and love.

It’s not only about the way the characters’ exuberant yearnings connect with the audience. It’s also about the casual free-flowing downloading of events and dialogues in the narrative that give the characters an edge over other urbane youngsters who have come and gone in the past creating a spirit of lingering joie de vivre.

The bunch of collegians here take their cues from Farhan Akhtar’s Dil Chahta Hai, Rakeysh Mehra’s Rang De Basanti and even Karan Johar’s Kuch Kuch Hota Hai. Echoes from...

Subhash K Jha revisits Kabir Khan’s 2009 drama New York which features John Abraham, Neil Nitin Mukesh, Katrina Kaif, Nawazuddin Siddiqui, and Irrfan Khan. We also hear from Neil Nitin Mukesh about his thoughts on the film then and 16 years later.

It isn’t as if New York is the first remarkable film to synthesize terrorism and friendship. Mani Ratnam’s Dil Se comes to mind immediately where the enigma of the female terrorist played with supine splendour by Manisha Koirala was often invested into scenes of disarming domesticity. New York goes a step further to explore the evolution of terrorism in the context of home-grown emotions such as friendship and betrayal. Director Kabir Khan, discards the exasperating documentary-like directness of his first feature film, Kabul Express, to transport us into a cinema that needles us into swirling sensations suggesting a close link between cinema and life. The resultant brew...

Danny Boyle is still “proud” of his Best Picture Oscar winner “Slumdog Millionaire,” even while acknowledging that, as a white British director, he could not make the Bollywood-influenced Mumbai epic today.

Boyle told The Guardian that his 2008 film, in hindsight, carries a weight of “cultural appropriation” despite working with “a big Indian crew.” Boyle also said “Slumdog Millionaire” would not get financed today with a director such as himself attached.

“We wouldn’t be able to make that now,” Boyle said. “And that’s how it should be. It’s time to reflect on all that. We have to look at the cultural baggage we carry and the mark that we’ve left on the world.”

He continued, “I mean, I’m proud of the film, but you wouldn’t even contemplate doing something like that today. It wouldn’t even get financed. Even if I was involved, I’d...

Jurassic World Movies On Ott ( Photo Credit – Instagram )

Jurassic World Rebirth, the seventh installment in the iconic Jurassic Park film series, is all set to roar into theatres on July 2, 2025. The latest entry features Scarlett Johansson, Mahershala Ali, and Jonathan Bailey in the lead roles and is directed by Gareth Edwards. If you’re planning to revisit the previous Jurassic Park films and series before this eagerly anticipated release, we’ve got you covered. Read on to find out where to stream the entire Jurassic Park franchise available on Indian Ott platforms.

1. Jurassic Park Release Year – 1993 Director – Steven Spielberg IMDb Rating – 8.2/10 Streaming On – Amazon Prime Video (Rent) & Zee5 (Rent)

Plot: The film is based on Michael Crichton’s novel of the same name. The basic plot revolves around two palaeontologists, Alan Grant and Ellie Sattler (played by Sam Neill and Laura Dern), and a mathematician, Ian Malcolm (played by Jeff Goldblum...

Jurassic World Is Still The Franchise’s Biggest Blockbuster (Photo Credit – Prime Video)

Jurassic World Rebirth, the seventh installment in the Jurassic Park franchise, directed by Gareth Edwards, is all set for a theatrical release on July 2, 2025. Until now, Steven Spielberg’s original 1993 movie remains the highest-rated entry in the immensely popular film series, with a 91% Rotten Tomatoes score. But is it also the highest-grossing movie in the franchise? Read on to find out.

All Six Jurassic Park Films – Box Office Collection

Steven Spielberg’s original Jurassic Park as per Box Office Mojo (1993) and its sequel, The Lost World: Jurassic Park (1997) registered $978 million and $619 million at the worldwide box office, respectively. Jurassic Park III (2001) grossed around $369 million globally.

Then, the second trilogy, consisting of Jurassic World (2015), Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom (2018), and Jurassic World: Dominion (2022), set the box office on fire with massive global collections of approximately $1.67 billion, $1.31 billion, and $1.00 billion,...

Here’s When & Where You Can Watch Snow White On Ott!(Photo Credit –Facebook)

Disney’s live-action Snow White, led by Rachel Zegler and Gal Gadot, is all set to arrive on Ott after a disappointing box office run. The digital release seems more than a streaming date as of now, as it will test whether the film can find a second life beyond the box office, where things went sideways early.

When & Where Is Disney’s Live Action Snow White Releasing On Ott?

Snow White arrives on Disney+ on June 11, 2025, just 82 days after its theatrical run began in March. The platform officially announced the release via a social media post with a caption that reads, “Experience the magical, musical movie event on #DisneyPlus. Stream Disney’s #SnowWhite on June 11.” Viewers in India can watch it on JioHotstar on the same date.

Experience the magical, musical movie event on #DisneyPlus...

Subhash K Jha takes a look back at Madhur Bhandarkar’s Aan: Men At Work and we hear from Shatrughan Sinha about the joy of making the film.

Actually, there are many men at work–both on and off screen—in Aan: Men At Work. While the cop-heroes sweat it out in their humid halos, the men behind the scenes also make their presence felt in rapidfire motions in this emotionless pictureshow . No sobbing Matajis(thank God!) but loads of slithering and sliding Mata Haris.

There’s of course director Madhur Bhandarkar, in his first foray into frenzied action. Big guns with bigger nozzles attached to them—of both the human and the mechanical mind—strut around with such exaggerated machismo , it becomes hard to tell the bad and good guys apart. Bhandarkar treats his heroes and villains (all festooned to the plot with formulistic splendour) like characters in an extended videogame for juvenile grownups.

When Ben Affleck Reflected On Same-Sex Kiss Scene (Photo Credit – YouTube)

Ben Affleck is getting real about a scene stuck in his head since the late ’90s. It’s that same-sex kiss from Chasing Amy, and he’s finally opening up about the discomfort he felt during filming. Affleck admitted that his awkwardness back then wasn’t just nerves. It came from a place he now recognizes as internalized homophobia. And if given the chance, he says he’d absolutely do things differently.

The topic popped up again during the 20th anniversary screening of Chasing Amy at Outfest in Los Angeles. Director Kevin Smith recalled a moment from the set that aged like milk. “A man kissing another man is the greatest acting challenge an actor can ever face,” Ben Affleck reportedly said before and after the scene. He added, “Now, I’m a serious actor.” Safe to say, those words haven’t aged well.

Selena Gomez’s Childhood Role On Barney Sparked Her Career Before She Ruled Disney (Photo Credit – YouTube)

In her two-decade career, Selena Gomez has earned a lot of accolades as a singer and as an actress. Even though many might recognize her from the Disney Channel show, Wizards Of Waverly Place, she started her career at the early age of seven with Barney and Friends, a hit TV show which first aired in 1992.

The show was hugely popular among kids as Barney was a T-rex dinosaur who used to spread educational messages through songs. Gomez tasted success and fame with this show. She first appeared in the show in 2002 and continued to be a part of Barney and Friends till 2004. It was her debut as an actress. Scroll further to know more about the start of her acting career with Barney.

Selena Gomez’s First Step As An Actress

Even...

Steven Spielberg Tried 3 Times To Direct A James Bond Film—And Got Denied Every Single Time (Photo Credit – Prime Video)

Oscar-winning filmmaker Steven Spielberg is one of the most prolific and acclaimed directors across the globe. From iconic blockbusters such as E.T., the Indiana Jones Trilogy, Saving Private Ryan, Jurassic Park, and Schindler’s List, to modern masterpieces like West Side Story and The Fabelmans, the 78-year-old filmmaker has built an unparalleled cinematic legacy. But did you know that the legendary director had a long-standing desire to direct a James Bond movie? Surprisingly, he was turned down—not once, not twice, but three times. Read on to find out why his Bond dream never came true.

First Attempt: Spielberg Impresses Roger Moore But Lacks Experience

According to an earlier report by Screen Rant, Spielberg met Roger Moore in Paris in the early 1970s. The late English actor played the iconic...

Angelina Jolie And Irrfan Khan In A Powerful Underrated Drama Scene ( Photo Credit – Instagram; Facebook )

Hollywood star Angelina Jolie has turned 50 today. Over the years, the popular actress has delivered several amazing performances throughout her career. From her Oscar-winning act in Girl, Interrupted, to her stand-out roles in Clint Eastwood’s Changeling, Maleficent, and Maria, she has showcased her acting prowess time and again. But there is one lesser-talked-about film that deserves more attention and also features Indian actor Irrfan Khan, and it is based on a harrowing true story. Can you guess the movie’s name? That film was ‘A Mighty Heart,’ which came out in 2007. Read on to know about the film’s plot and where to watch it on Ott.

A Mighty Heart – Plot & Cast

Directed by Michael Winterbottom, the film was based on the French journalist Mariane Pearl’s memoir of the same name. It’s...

Is Hera Pheri 3 Losing Its Charm Amidst All The Unnecessary Circus? (Photo Credit – YouTube)

If you are a fan of the Hera Pheri franchise, then you must remember how the second installment of the franchise ended up in a Circus! Well, ironically, part 3 started in spirit from the same place. Even before the film hits the set, there is a whole circus around who is doing it and who is walking out! And this circus is putting up a not-so-interesting show with Paresh Rawal walking out of the tent and entering a lawsuit!

Paresh Rawal’s ‘Utha Le Re Baba Move’!

So, for two installments, Paresh Rawal has nailed Baburao Ganpatrao Apte! And most of you would agree that it could clearly be classified as one of the top 10 comic characters of the Indian Cinema! But Paresh Rawal pulled a real ‘Utha le re baba’ move as he decided...

It’s eight years since one of late Irrfan Khan’s most successful films Hindi Medium was released. Irrfan + Social Issue, bound to work. He was known to be a thinking actor with very definite views of politics and culture.

The trauma that parents face is alchemized in Hindi Medium into something smile-inducing and heartwarming, something quite magical in its ability to hit us where it hurts the most without damaging our sense of self-worth. Not that director Saket Choudhary trivializes the pain of parenting, as it crosses the hurdles of schooling protocol.

To his credit in Hindi Medium, director Saket Chowdhary does not allow proceedings to get preachy, screechy, or downright hysterical. Most issue-based films can’t help lecturing down on the audience. Saket eases you into the life of a terribly endearing couple—lovable with all their whims, excesses, and fancies, Armaan and Armanis – played by Irrfan Khan and Saba Qamar.

Ridhi Dogra Reveals She Lost Srk’s Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi ( Photo Credit – Instagram )

Ridhi Dogra is one of the most talented actresses in the industry. She is popularly known for her roles in Jawan, Tiger 3, and The Sabarmati Report, among others. Recently, she revealed that she once auditioned for Shah Rukh Khan‘s starrer Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi. Read on to know more.

In a recent conversation with Bollywood Bubble, Ridhi opened up on losing Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi. She shared, “It was just when I started acting, and they were just saying Yash Raj new film auditions happening, and it was in the paper, and I knew Manish. Like, I didn’t know anything about Manish other than he and I have danced a lot at house parties. He and I knew all the dance steps, and we were those two people. So, I...

Nawazuddin Siddiqui In A Still From Photograph(Photo Credit –Prime Video)

In his prolific acting career spanning more than 25 years, the immensely talented Indian actor Nawazuddin Siddiqui has delivered many outstanding performances. Some of his notable roles include Gangs of Wasseypur, Badlapur, The Lunchbox, Bajrangi Bhaijaan, Raat Akeli Hai, and a memorable appearance in Kahaani. But one performance delivered by the National Film Award-winning actor might not have gained the recognition it deserved. It is a lesser-known film helmed by Ritesh Batra, the director of the widely acclaimed film The Lunchbox.

If you still haven’t guessed the film’s name, we are talking about the 2019 romantic drama ‘Photograph.’ Read on to know more about the underappreciated film and where you can stream it on Ott.

Photograph – Plot & Cast

Directed by Ritesh Batra, the film’s underlying premise revolves around a Mumbai-based struggling street photographer, Rafi (played by Nawazuddin Siddiqui...

7 Stars Who Walked In & Out Of Hera Pheri 3! (Photo Credit – YouTube/Prime Video)

Hera Pheri 3 has been in the news and in the making for exactly a decade. The film has undergone several changes ever since the news of the threequel broke. Recently, the film was back on track with the Og Raju-Shyam and Baburao Ganpatrao Apte – Akshay Kumar, Suniel Shetty, and Paresh Rawal reprising the roles.

Fans were yet again disappointed after Paresh Rawal walked out of the film. Earlier, there were rumors that the actor made the decision after a creative fallout. However, he clearly hinted that these creative differences were not with the director, Priyadarshan.

When Koimoi reached out to the actor’s team to clarify and dive deep into the issue, the actor responded, “It’s no bother, but whatever I wanted to convey is stated in my tweet, and as of now, nothing more to add.

Subhash K Jha revisits Tigmanshu Dhulia’s directorial debut, the crime drama Haasil, starring Jimmy Sheirgill, Hrishitaa Bhatt, Irrfan Khan and Ashutosh Rana, which released 22 years ago.

After years of honing his considerable talent on television, Tigmanshu Dhulia made his cinematic debut with an ominously real and yet stirringly cinematic exposition on student unrest in a small, dusty North Indian town where goons entered politics through the easy-access route of classroom elections.

This is a world of despair, darkness, debt, and finally death. To Dhulia’s credit, he doesn’t lose his grip over the grammar of street-level violence even while trying to carve a palatable love story amidst the incessant outpouring of sleazy crime and violence.

This thoroughly unorthodox and yet intimately penetrable study of youthful unrest begins with a college function. Even as the principal lectures the students and teachers, two gangs clash in the corridors.

And the...

Harshith Reddy who made his debut in Samantha Ruth Prabhu’s Subham , speaks to Subhash K Jha.

What was your first reaction when you were offered Subham?

When I was offered Subham, it was honestly a life-changing moment. I had been waiting for the right debut script for so long, and when I heard the concept of Subham, it just felt like everything had fallen into place. What makes it even more surreal is how random it was.

What do you mean?

Raj Nidimoru sir (Raj & Dk) spotted me at the airport, he recognised me from my first film Mail and called me ‘Mail abbayi’, Raj sir mentioned they were working on a script and had me in mind as an option. He said meeting at the airport was a sign that we should do this, and it just felt like fate. It was such a turning point in my life,...

Kangana Ranaut Stars In Hollywood Horror Debut ( Photo Credit – Instagram ) Kangana Ranaut’s Hollywood Debut Film

Maverick Indian actress Kangana Ranaut, who portrayed former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi in her most recent film, Emergency, is now set to make her Hollywood debut, according to a recent report by Variety. The National Film Award-winning actress will reportedly play a leading role in an upcoming horror film titled ‘Blessed Be the Evil’ co-starring Sylvester Stallone’s daughter Scarlet Rose Stallone, who previously starred in her father’s critically acclaimed gangster drama series ‘Tulsa King’. Tyler Posey of Teen Wolf fame will also star in the movie. The film will be directed by Anurag Rudra, who has previously helmed another horror film, ‘New Me’.

Blessed Be the Evil – Plot & Filming Details

The film’s basic plot ostensibly revolves around a Christian couple who are trying to come to terms with a heartbreaking miscarriage...

Preity Zinta Once Shared An Appalling Incident Of Being Molested(Photo Credit –Facebook)

Preity Zinta is not just a bubbly girl-next-door and drop-dead gorgeous actress, she is also known for speaking up on important issues without being unapologetic. She once opened up about the time a man molested her. The Kal Ho Na Ho star also shared how she tackled the situation, and this fearlessness made her brother worry about her well-being. Keep scrolling for the deets.

Her blend of confidence, academic background, a degree in criminal psychology, and a strong sense of independence has garnered both admiration and criticism. Yet, Preity remains widely regarded as someone who refuses to conform to industry norms. She bravely testified in court during the Bharat Shah underworld case in the early 2000s, something very few people in the film industry were willing to do. She has also spoken openly about harassment and unfair...

In Shoojit Sircar’s Piku, Amitabh Bachchan played a very cranky patriarch who is obsessed with his bowel movements. The film, which was released in 2015, also starred Deepika Padukone and Irrfan Khan.

Speaking on the rotund Bengali bhadralok’s part, Mr Bachchan had said, “I have no known reference, neither was I given one. This is the writer’s and the director’s image of what the character should be. As an actor employed by the production, I follow what is professionally desired of me.”

This is the second film where Deepika Padukone played Mr Bachchan’s daughter. Mr Bachchan remarked, “As co-artists, we do develop or aim to develop the kind of relationship the script demands. In that sense, there is, and I would imagine should be, a so-called ‘bonding’ between us. In our profession, I would expect that whatever we do in the sphere of the film in question is special.

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...

Director Tigmanshu Dhulia reflects on 21 years Of his crime drama Charas, what it was like working with the late Irrfan Khan and also reveals what is coming next in this special conversation with Subhash K Jha.

Your sophomore film Charas was not as well received as your first film Haasil. Was that a disappointment?

It was twenty-one years ago, my second film Charas got released. Expectations were high. But it did not come close to the kind of admiration my debut film Haasil received.

Was Charas a challenge to make?

I loved making it. Visually it is one of my best works because the canvas was enormous. I think it was ahead of its time. The plot was too thick and twisted many just did not get it. It happens when the filmmaker is trying too hard and feeling superior to his audience. My bad.

This is the first time...

Asha Parekh Once Opened Up About Being Troubled By A Creepy Fan (Photo Credit –YouTube)

Asha Parekh is a celebrated Indian actress who ruled Hindi cinema during the 1960s and 1970s. She has worked with eminent film stars, from Rajesh Khanna to Shammi Kapoor, Jeetendra, and more. Parekh herself created a legacy of her own in the film industry, thus gaining several fans throughout her career. She once encountered a fan who stationed himself in front of her house and even threatened her neighbors, flaunting a knife. Keep scrolling for more.

She was celebrated for her acting prowess, striking beauty, and captivating screen presence, especially during the 1960s and 1970s—an era renowned for its glamorous leading ladies in Indian cinema. Her beauty, grace, and dignity continue to be admired even today, making her an enduring icon of classic Hindi cinema. At the height of her career, she was a...

Sanjeev Kumar Once Revealed Why He Did Older Men Roles Despite Still Being Young ( Photo Credit – Facebook )

Sanjeev Kumar was a legendary actor known for his versatility and powerful performances across different genres in Hindi cinema. Unfortunately, the actor passed away too soon, but he readily took roles of older men in the movies while still in his 30s. The actor once explained the reason behind such a choice, and it was quite disturbing, which is connected to his death. Keep scrolling for the deets.

Kumar has won several awards and honors in his career, including two National Film Awards for Dastak and Koshish. His best-known role is Sholay’s Thakur, and the late actor made it unforgettable with his amazing performance. Kumar underwent a bypass surgery after his first heart attack. But in 1985, when he was just 47 years old, the actor suffered another massive heart attack, causing his death.

When A Group Of College Boys Worshipped Disha Patani & Performed A Bizarre Ritual For This Reason( Photo Credit – Instagram )

Disha Patani is undoubtedly an attractive woman who won hearts with her first film, Ms Dhoni: The Untold Story. Even before the term became very relevant in pop culture, she became the national crush. People had her poster up in their rooms, professing their love online and a lot more things, but a group of college boys did something weirder than that. They performed a ritual on a special day to lose their virginity. Keep scrolling for more.

She is known for playing bubbly characters in the movies and is well-versed in action-packed movies. She has been redefining herself with every movie and is a hardworking actress. Disha has worked with multiple renowned actors, including Salman Khan and Prabhas. In addition to acting, she is a fashion influencer who inspires and...

Shah Rukh Khan Hints At Don Twist In The Title Song ( Photo Credit – Instagram; YouTube )

After directing two critically acclaimed films, Dil Chahta Hai and Lakshya, in the early 2000s, well-known Indian filmmaker and actor Farhan Akhtar went behind the camera again for Don, a reboot of the highly popular 1978 action thriller movie of the same name starring Amitabh Bachchan in the lead role. But did you notice that Farhan Akhtar’s Don smartly revealed the film’s twist ending in the superhit title song even before the climactic revelation? Wondering how? Read on to know the interesting details.

Carefully read the lyrics of the title song of Farhan Akhtar’s Don – “Duniya Mein Logon Ne Dil Apne Phir Thaamein, Aaya Hoon Lekar Main Phir Kitne Hungaamein, Zara Dekho Kaun Aa Gaya Hai, Zamane Pe Jo Chha Gaya Hai, Jami Jispe Sab Nigaahein, Khuli Kiski Khaatir Hai Baahein” followed by...

When Naseeruddin Shah Slammed Rrr And Pushpa ( Photo Credit – Instagram )

Naseeruddin Shah has not only made a glorious contribution to Indian cinema but is also known for speaking his mind. In a throwback interview, he had grabbed several eyeballs for calling out blockbusters like Rrr and Pushpa. He had slammed the “hypermasculine” content in these movies.

According to Hindustan Times, in a throwback episode of Be A Man Yaar, the A Wednesday actor said that hypermasculine movies are being made because of the growing insecurity of men. He also gave the reference to the Marvel movies while stating the same. Naseeruddin Shah said, “Mardo ki insecurity badh rahi hai isiliye aur bhi zayda zor diya ja raha ha hypermasculinity ko. America me toh Marvel ki duniya chal rahi hai, sab superhero hai.”

Furthermore, he slammed Rrr and Pushpa, recalling how he could not even complete these films. Naseeruddin Shah instead...

When Babil Khan Opened Up About Coping From His Father Irrfan Khan’s Death (Photo Credit – Instagram)

Babil Khan’s now-deleted Instagram video had grabbed several eyeballs, sparking concerns for his mental health. The 26-year-old actor had shared a video wherein he could be seen breaking down and calling Bollywood a horrible industry. He also named some celebrities in the video, which led to fans getting more suspicious. This was not the first time that the actor had battled a tumultuous time.

After his father, and veteran actor Irrfan Khan, passed away on April 29, 2020, Babil Khan had opened up about having a tough time while coping with his father’s death. According to Bollywood Shaadi, Babil had revealed in a throwback interview with Bollywood Bubble on how he went on a spiral one week after his father passed away. The Qala actor recalled locking himself in his room for one and a half months.

Recently, Babil Khan, the son of the late Irrfan Khan, made his way back to Instagram after his family stepped in to clarify that a viral video featuring him had been “widely misinterpreted.” The clip, where Babil voiced his frustrations with the Bollywood industry, ignited quite the discussion among fans and critics.

In the video, Babil was candidly critiquing the industry’s lack of courtesy and mentioned several of his fellow actors, including Siddhant Chaturvedi, Adarsh Gourav, and Ananya Panday. However, his family quickly rallied around him, explaining that the video was taken out of context and that Babil was merely expressing his respect for his colleagues.

“Babil was genuinely recognizing a few of his peers who he feels are making significant strides in the ever-evolving world of Indian cinema,” the statement noted. “His references to artists like Ananya Panday, Shanaya Kapoor, Siddhant Chaturvedi, Raghav Juyal, Adarsh Gourav, Arjun Kapoor,...

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The book-to-screen adaptation is a tried and true formula that has led to some of the best movies of all time, like "Jurassic Park" and "The Wizard of Oz," which unknowingly paved the way for the success of "Wicked." However, not all adaptations receive the same praise. Movies like "Percy Jackson & the Olympians: The Lightning Thief" and the messy adaptation of "The Dark Tower" have been criticized for glossing over too many details. This proves that not all books, no matter how easy they might seem to adapt were meant for the big screen.

While some books are destined for a cinematic future, others have been deemed unfilmable. Perhaps a plot relies too heavily on mystical beings, sometimes tales are controversial and unsettling, which could turn away moviegoers. It's a label that some filmmakers walk away from, while others...

What Did Babil Khan’s Family Say About His Viral Video? (Photo Credit – YouTube)

Late actor Irrfan Khan’s son, Babil Khan, recently made the news after a vulnerable clip of him calling out Bollywood and mentioning names of fellow stars, such as Ananya Panday, Shanaya Kapoor, Siddhant Chaturvedi, Raghav Juyal, and Arjun Kapoor, went viral on Reddit.

The video sparked immediate concerns on social media, with fans worrying about the Logout star’s mental health. However, Babil’s family and team issued an official statement shortly after. “Over the past few years, Babil Khan has earned immense love and appreciation for his work, as well as for his openness about his mental health journey,” the statement began.

“Like anyone else, Babil is allowed to have difficult days — and this was one of them. We want to reassure all his well-wishers that he is safe and will be feeling better soon,...

Celebrating the career of the late Irrfan Khan, Subhash K Jha shares what the brilliant actor told him in an earlier interview about how he becomes his characters and reveals what was Irrfan’s most cherished dream role.

Irrfan Khan was was hoping to play Jawaharlal Nehru in Joe Wright’s Indian Summer, is undeterred by the fact that he looks nothing like India’s first prime minister and says he can pull off the role convincingly.

He told me, “I’ll turn myself into the character through my attitude. When I was just out of the Nsd (National School of Drama) I had played Lenin at the age of 21. It made me realise my potential and direction as an actor. Since Lenin, I’ve played other biographical characters. I’m playing another real-life character, Pan Singh Tomar. I’ll be playing the Punjabi poet Pash in Anurag Kashyap’s film.

Top IMDb Rated Irrfan Khan Movies Streaming(Photo Credit –Facebook)

On the occasion of Irrfan Khan’s death anniversary, we remember him fondly and give you the top five highest-rated movies starring the phenomenal actor (as per IMDb ratings) and where to watch them on Ott platforms.

Few actors have left as deep and lasting an impact on cinema as Irrfan Khan. With his effortless performances and expressive eyes, he won hearts across the cinematic world. As we celebrate his remarkable legacy on his death anniversary, here’s a look at five of his highest-rated movies to stream on Ott today. Each film is a testament to Irrfan’s rare ability to make every role unforgettable.

We have collated a list of the brilliant actor’s top five highest-rated movies as per their IMDb scores, and where you can watch these films on streaming platforms. We have considered only those...

“Haider” (2014) stands as Vishal Bhardwaj’s crowning achievement—a film that transcends its identity as a mere Shakespearean adaptation to become a searing political commentary, a visual poem, and a profound meditation on the human condition within a conflict zone. Released in 2014 as the culmination of Bhardwaj’s Shakespearean trilogy following “Maqbool” (Macbeth) and “Omkara” (Othello), “Haider” transplants the Danish tragedy of “Hamlet” to the war-torn valley of Kashmir during the turbulent 1990s.

What sets “Haider” apart from typical adaptations is the way Bhardwaj skillfully interlaces Hamlet’s existential crises with the intricate socio-political landscape of Kashmir. The movie serves as a lens through which audiences study issues of betrayal, vengeance, political repression, and fragmentation of identity amid collective trauma. With haunting imagery, subtle performances, and a bold screenplay, “Haider” poses uncomfortable questions regarding state power, insurgency, disappearances, and the cost of pursuing truth in a world shrouded in deceit.

Hansal Mehta has been a prominent filmmaker for over three decades, and some of his most well-known titles include Shahid, Aligarh, and The Buckingham Murders, among many other incredible films. He is also widely known for Scam 1992, a show that ranked third on the list of the IMDb Top 50 Most Popular Indian Web Series of All Time. Mehta recently curated a list of his all time favourite Indian male actors, listed alphabetically, exclusively on IMDb.

The list includes new actors, established stars, and yesteryear icons like Balraj Sahni, Dilip Kumar, Motilal, Om Puri, Sanjeev Kumar, Satish Kaushik, Shashi Kapoor, and Utpal Dutt.

Of course, the director has already worked with 10 of the actors, including Adarsh Gourav, Gagandev Riar, Manav Kaul, Manoj Bajpayee, Mithun Chakraborty, Nana Patekar, Naseeeruddin Shah, Pratik Gandhi, Rajkummar Rao, and Satish Kaushik.

This truly was a list that encompassed all the film industries in India. Along with the Hindi film actors,...

Netflix is doubling down on adaptations of classic novels, with the streamer officially greenlighting series version of “The Age of Innocence” and “Unaccustomed Earth.”

“The Age of Innocence” was written by Edith Wharton and was originally published in 1920. The limited series at Netflix is described as a “passionate and heart-rending will-they/won’t-they love triangle exploring themes of freedom, duty, identity and love in all its forms. This fresh take is true to Wharton’s novel but will speak to a new generation as we traverse the ballrooms and bedrooms of these young people, asking the question what is love — and what is lust? And should we ultimately be driven by our heads or by our hearts?”

Emma Frost — known for her work on shows like “The Spanish Princess,” “The White Princess,” and “The White Queen” — will write all episodes and serve as executive producer and showrunner. Peter Chernin, Jenno Topping,...

It has been 10 years since, one of the greatest casts, Deepika Padukone. Amitabh Bachchan and Irrfan Khan, went on their road trip in Shoojit Sircar’s Piku… can you believe it? To celebrate this special release-aversary the hit rave reviewed Piku will hit the big screen once again on May 9th.

Earlier in an interview right before the release, Deepika shared with us why she decide to be a part of Piku, “The script. You know it’s not a film that only I identify with. I think every woman is going to identify with that character, with that part. I am with the film because we all are working women, we all multi-task, we all try and balance our lives between our work, our relationships, our families, friends, social obligations, trying to find time for ourselves; there is so much that a woman does. I think a woman always multi-tasks beautifully.