When make-up burnt through Bhumi's skin during 'Saand Ki Aankh' shoot

It was not at all easy for Bhumi Pednekar to play the role of older woman in the film, Saand Ki Aankh.

Why new-age OTT wave reminds of Doordarshan era

Content over glamour, characters over gimmicks, and a whole new star system for the medium -- these are a few traits that have defined the ongoing OTT wave over the past months. Industry watchers and trade experts, however, say these things remind of the

OTT Gold Rush: Big bucks for makers, sawdust for backers (Column: B-Town)

The cinemas have been closed for over seven month now. There was no new entertainment on television either for a long time. How long could you see repeat telecasts on the television? And we were all quarantined. The first few months were tough. Depending

Chandan Roy Sanyal: Stay at home if you want to enjoy Durga Puja next year

The Calcutta High Court has limited the number of visitors at Durga Puja pandals to 45 at a time this year, in an attempt to ensure social distancing amid the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic. Actor Chandan Roy Sanyal supports this idea and suggests that people

Gulshan Devaiah on B'wood controversies: People are raising voice with insincerity

Actor Gulshan Devaiah feels recent controversies, related to allegations of Bollywood-drug trade nexus as well as nepotism charges, which have been surrounding the film fraternity, do not bother him.

Review: Footfairy: Slowburn psycho thriller

Footfairy is simply the most engaging noir attempt by Bollywood in a while. The triumph lies in treatment. The film manages to be sinister and shocking, and conveys a grizzly plot without being too blatant about it.

Dussehra 2020: Actors list their fave films where good triumphs over evil

Ahead of Dussehra, which emphasises on the celebration of the triumph of good over evil, actors have shared their favourite films that define the theme of the festival.

Review: A Suitable Boy: Overwhelmed by the odds

Nair's new web series talks of an India that was. The show diligently tries to belong to the former lot, but tends to gravitate to the second category.

Review: Comedy Couple: Fun while it runs

Comedy Couple works for its freshness in storytelling more than the story it tells. The film is likeable for characters that draw instant attention and quirky situational humour.

'Kumkum Bhagya' actress Zarina Roshan Khan no more

Actress Zarina Roshan Khan, who played the popular role of Indu Daasi in TV show Kumkum Bhagya, died after suffering a cardiac arrest. She was 54.

Saiee Manjrekar on why 'Dabangg 3' screen test was special

Saiee Manjrekar, who made her debut in the 2019 Salman Khan-starrer Dabangg 3, looks back at her screen test for the film saying she knew she had to impress in the very first take if she was to star alongside her favourite childhood hero.

Shahid, Mrunal wrap up Uttarakhand schedule of 'Jersey'

Actors Shahid Kapoor and Mrunal Thakur have completed the Uttarakhand schedule of their upcoming film, Jersey.

No more big bucks from corporates (Column: B-Town)

The last 20 years or so brought about a complete change in the way the film industry works. The corporate houses invaded the film industry. Some thought it would be for the better of the industry, while the others were sceptical.

Eva Mendes hints at comeback

Actress Eva Mendes is hinting that she might return to acting soon. Mendes has taken a six-year-long break to raise her children with actor Ryan Gosling.

Matthew McConaughey's father dies while having sex

Hollywood star Matthew McConaughey says his father died of a heart attack while having sex with his mother.

RajKummar, Bhumi to start shooting for 'Badhaai Do' in Jan

Actors RajKummar Rao and Bhumi Pednekar are all set to start shooting for "Badhaai Do" in January, 2021.

Lockdown aftermath: New trends aim to disrupt viewer habits

Are you familiar with the emerging pay-per-view offers for movies? How many times did you catch a television movie on Indian small screen before the pandemic hit us? Or explore the multiplex in the digital world? Did you know we are moving to an era of ho

Review: Putham Pudhu Kaalai: Many moods of lockdown

Five well-known filmmakers down South have collaborated to direct a story each in this episodic film. These films do not have any link with each other except the fact that all five are set against the backdrop of lockdown.

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