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Akshay Kumar kick-starts government's road safety awareness campaign

The event was organized by the ministry for spreading awareness about road safety for which Kumar was roped in for promotion campaign in February this year

Akshay Kumar kick-starts government's road safety awareness campaign
Updated On : 14 Aug 2018 | 7:09 PM IST

Strong content-driven 'Mulk' highlights bigotry, raises serious questions

The biggest triumph of 'Mulk' is its definition of terrorism

Strong content-driven 'Mulk' highlights bigotry, raises serious questions
Updated On : 05 Aug 2018 | 9:34 AM IST

We're first to blend Hinduism & Islam in Mandala art: Sacred Games designer

In a Q&A, Vijesh Rajan dwells on the complexities and challenges involving colour, form and aesthetics in evolving the front face of one of small screen's most endearing series in recent times

We're first to blend Hinduism & Islam in Mandala art: Sacred Games designer
Updated On : 03 Aug 2018 | 6:01 PM IST

Three seasons on, 'Naagin' continues to rule the viewership charts

The show's popularity among the urban audiences, and more specifically, in the affluent audience segments, makes it a lucrative option for advertisers looking to advertise on GEC's during the weekends

Three seasons on, 'Naagin' continues to rule the viewership charts
Updated On : 03 Aug 2018 | 3:54 PM IST

Google Doodle celebrates tragedienne Meena Kumari's 85th birthday

The formidable actress in Indian cinema appeared in more than 90 movies during her career that spanned over three decades.

Google Doodle celebrates tragedienne Meena Kumari's 85th birthday
Updated On : 01 Aug 2018 | 7:00 AM IST

Ambani brothers, Salman, Priyanka in top 500 global entertainment leaders

Other Indians in the list include Karan Johar, Aditya Chopra and Ekta Kapoor

Ambani brothers, Salman, Priyanka in top 500 global entertainment leaders
Updated On : 22 Jul 2018 | 4:23 PM IST

'Dhadak' box office day 1: Karan Johar elated as Sairat remake beats SOTY

Directed by Shashank Khaitan, 'Dhadak' is a remake of Marathi hit 'Sairat'

'Dhadak' box office day 1: Karan Johar elated as Sairat remake beats SOTY
Updated On : 21 Jul 2018 | 3:03 PM IST

'Dhadak' a tragic romance that sidesteps caste, gender politics of 'Sairat'

Sairat, Marathi cinema's highest-ever grosser, was made on a shoestring budget by a Dalit director known for unflinching portrayals based on his lived experiences

'Dhadak' a tragic romance that sidesteps caste, gender politics of 'Sairat'
Updated On : 21 Jul 2018 | 8:42 AM IST

Bank union calls ad featuring Amitabh Bachchan, daughter 'disgusting'

All India Bank Officers' Confederation threatened to sue Kalyan Jewellers

Bank union calls ad featuring Amitabh Bachchan, daughter 'disgusting'
Updated On : 19 Jul 2018 | 6:30 PM IST

As trade war looms over Hollywood, can Bollywood script a China fairy tale?

3 Idiots marked the beginning of the love affair between Bollywood and China. Since then, Dangal and a couple of other films have been successful in the Chinese box office

As trade war looms over Hollywood, can Bollywood script a China fairy tale?
Updated On : 18 Jul 2018 | 11:22 AM IST

Salman, Akshay among world's 100 top-paid celebs, SRK not in list: Forbes

Salman has earnings of $37.7 mn, while Akshay beats him at $40.5 mn.

Salman, Akshay among world's 100 top-paid celebs, SRK not in list: Forbes
Updated On : 17 Jul 2018 | 8:43 PM IST

Kayakalp: Why Sacred Games could be Indian television's Lagaan moment

The first Netflix original India series, Sacred Games, represents a brave new direction that Indian television could take

Kayakalp: Why Sacred Games could be Indian television's Lagaan moment
Updated On : 13 Jul 2018 | 11:29 AM IST

Reel vs real: The politics behind the life and crimes of Sanjay Dutt

As the debate about depiction of public figures in bio-pics continues, Sunil Dutt's attempts to bail his son out recounted.

Reel vs real: The politics behind the life and crimes of Sanjay Dutt
Updated On : 09 Jul 2018 | 9:22 AM IST

Calibre review: A dark, emotionally exhausting Netflix film that stuns you

The film tests the limits of humanity, friendship and cruelty, and shows two young men swept away by the currents of a series of cover-ups and their consequences

Calibre review: A dark, emotionally exhausting Netflix film that stuns you
Updated On : 05 Jul 2018 | 9:11 AM IST

Ranbir Kapoor-starrer 'Sanju' collects Rs 1.2 billion in the first weekend

The movie, directed and co-produced by Rajkumar Hirani, raked in Rs 386 million on Saturday and followed it up with a record setting collection of Rs 467.1 million on Sunday

Ranbir Kapoor-starrer 'Sanju' collects Rs 1.2 billion in the first weekend
Updated On : 03 Jul 2018 | 1:32 AM IST

Ranbir Kapoor's 'Sanju' is the biggest opener of the year at Rs 347.5 mn

The film was made at an estimated Rs 1 billion and has been co-produced by Hirani, Vidhu Vinod Chopra and Fox Star Studios

Ranbir Kapoor's 'Sanju' is the biggest opener of the year at Rs 347.5 mn
Updated On : 30 Jun 2018 | 10:55 PM IST

Sanju review: An unconvincing biopic but another good Rajkumar Hirani film

Like this depiction or hate it, but you can't fault it for its pace or its ability to hold your attention

Sanju review: An unconvincing biopic but another good Rajkumar Hirani film
Updated On : 29 Jun 2018 | 4:42 PM IST

Sanju movie review: Critics go gaga, predict 'monstrous' hit; Ranbir shines

Some said that the first half was very good but the second half was a bit of a dampener. Others revelled in Ranbir Kapoor and Rajkumar Hirani's magic from inside the theatres

Sanju movie review: Critics go gaga, predict 'monstrous' hit; Ranbir shines
Updated On : 29 Jun 2018 | 1:50 PM IST

'Incredibles 2' set to be most successful animated Hollywood film in India

Currently, the leader is Kung Fu Panda 3, which raked in Rs 221.2 million, followed by the second movie in the same franchise

'Incredibles 2' set to be most successful animated Hollywood film in India
Updated On : 28 Jun 2018 | 2:17 AM IST

Amazon Prime to release Comicstaan next month, plans 13 more original shows

The show will be Amazon's third original series specifically for Indian audiences to be launched this year and the fourth since the launch of the platform

Amazon Prime to release Comicstaan next month, plans 13 more original shows
Updated On : 27 Jun 2018 | 7:44 PM IST