Sanjay Leela Bhansali's debut web series 'Heeramandi' narrates the story of courtesans of the pre-independent India. While the series is already being praised for its grand world building, previous films based on courtesans have also focused on building a grand world while portraying the inner turmoil of courtesans.From Mughal-e-Azam to Gangubai Kathiawadi, different filmmakers took different approach to portray courtesan life in movies.
02 May,2024 07:31 PM IST
Akshay Kumar during an exclusive interaction on Sit With Hitlist revealed that he is very good with his finances. “I'm very good with money. My father was an accountant. I can calculate money very fast.” When asked if money interests him, he said, “No. To a certain extent, yes. Earlier I used to work in films for money. But, now I don't - I want to make films, which make a difference to society. That's why you'll see my choices of films have changed. Yes, when I entered the industry, it was a pure and simple thing - paisa kamao, ghar jaao [earn and leave] - I just wanted Rs 10 crore in my bank.” Watch the video for more.
02 May,2024 07:16 PM IST
Bollywood actors Rajkummar Rao and Alaya F joined ace cricketer Zaheer Khan for a match with visually impaired players. The game was a part of promotions for the upcoming film ‘Srikanth’. In the movie, Rajkummar portrays the life of Srikanth Bolla. He is an Indian entrepreneur who founded Bollant Industries, employing unskilled and differently-abled individuals. Born visually impaired in 1992 near Hyderabad, his life story is inspiring. Watch the video for more.
02 May,2024 07:13 PM IST
Armaan Malik reminisced about his childhood favourite, Charizard, expressing that if he had a Pokémon, it would be Charizard. He reflected on the full-circle moment of his journey as a singer, starting with Vishal and Shekhar and their song "Mere Buddy." Armaan shared his excitement about being involved in creating the theme song for the new Pokémon series, a project that reconnects him with his childhood dreams. He is excited to be a part of it. Watch the video for more.
30 April,2024 06:33 PM IST
International Dance Day 2024: Music is the heartbeat of Bollywood movies, and dance is their soul. With their electrifying moves, Bollywood's dancing divas have consistently captured audiences' hearts. From the iconic grooves of Kareena Kapoor's 'Fevicol' to the electrifying energy of Nora Fatehi's 'Garmi', here are songs that have become anthems that compel even the most reluctant feet to tap along.
29 April,2024 04:15 PM IST
Juhi Parmar discussed the challenges actors face after becoming mothers. She questioned the norm in the TV industry where actresses are often compelled to play mothers on screen to actors who are just a few years younger than them. Juhi also cited the example of Alia Bhatt, who hasn't changed after becoming a mother, and praised Kareena Kapoor Khan for still looking ravishing despite being in the industry for many years.
27 April,2024 09:33 AM IST
The premiere of Aayush Sharma's latest film, "Ruslaan," was a glamorous affair. It was held on Thursday evening in Mumbai, ahead of its theatrical release on Friday. The event was a star-studded occasion, featuring a notable appearance by Salman Khan, Aayush’s brother-in-law and Bollywood superstar. The premiere also attracted newlyweds Pulkit Samrat and Kriti Kharbanda. Notable industry personalities like veteran producer Ramesh Taurani, filmmaker Kabir Khan, and actor Aparshakti Khurana were in attendance. Salman’s sister, Alvira Khan along with her husband Atul Agnihotri, were also spotted at the screening. The film boasts a diverse cast including Sushrii Shreya Mishraa, Telugu cinema star Jagapathi Babu, and "Chak De India" actor Vidya Malvade. "Ruslaan" officially hit cinemas on April 26
26 April,2024 01:37 PM IST
At the ‘Tipppsy’ trailer launch, Pooja Bhatt spoke candidly about her past struggles with alcohol. She said, "Today, I can stand on the stage and talk unabashedly to the world about the fact that I used to be tipsy at one point in time. I recovered openly. I made the world my AA class,” she stated. Bhatt emphasized that both men and women experience pain and can struggle with alcohol, asserting, "Tipsy aur sober hona mard ki jaagir nahin hai. Hum bhi peete hain, hum bhi recover karte hain. Humko bhi utna hi dard mehsoos hota hai. We can outdrink most men because our capacity to endure pain is much greater!”. She also discussed her new film, 'Tipppsy', which portrays women leading complex lives, reflecting on how society handles stress and the dangers of excess.
25 April,2024 09:09 PM IST
AR Rahman was recently awarded the prestigious Lata Deenanath Mangeshkar Award at a ceremony in Mumbai. During his acceptance speech, AR Rahman shared that his father had deep respect for the Mangeshkar family. He said, “My father, when he was working in the film industry down south, used to get up facing Lata Mangeshkar ji’s photograph. So, when I became a composer from the south and the enormous love I got from you guys, changed my life. One thing I tell my family – my kids – is that look at the Mangeshkar family. The dedication they have. today we need that, today we need to celebrate the dedication of Lata ji, Asha ji, Hridaynath ji and the whole family. Hridaynath ji keeps asking me what I like about him. I say, ‘everything’.”
25 April,2024 09:05 PM IST
The premiere night of Sanjay Leela Bhansali's much-anticipated debut web series Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar turned into a dazzling affair as several stars from the film and television graced the event on Wednesday in Mumbai. From veteran actress Rekha to superstar Salman Khan, Alia Bhatt, Mrunal Thakur, Bhumi Pednekar, Ananya Panday, Atlee, Karan Johar, Vicky Kaushal, and several other stars gathered together to root for Bhansali and his 'Heeramandi' team.
25 April,2024 03:08 PM ISTADVERTISEMENT
