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
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
Actor Sidharth Malhotra, who was recently spotted at a brand event, recalled his journey from Delhi to Mumbai. He also spoke about his love for motorbikes and how most of his films involve a bike scene such as 'Student Of The Year', 'Ek Villain', or 'Shershaah'. He also recalled the first time he rode a motorcycle and said that one needs to feel unstoppable to achieve anything in life. Watch the video for more
17 April,2024 08:50 PM IST
Vidya Balan and Pratik Gandhi’s ‘Do Aur Do Pyaar’ is set to release on April 19 in theatres. The star cast of ‘Do Aur Do Pyaar’, Vidya Balan and Pratik Gandhi, opened up about their roles and the theme of their movie, It’s a rom-com about a couple who have fallen out of love and are having affairs with different people. However, after some time they crossed paths again and came close to each other.
14 April,2024 02:57 PM IST
The makers of ‘Maidaan’ starring Ajay Devgn in the lead role hosted a special screening in Mumbai. It was attended by producer Boney Kapoor, his kids Janhvi Kapoor, Arjun Kapoor. Also present was actress Priyamani and ‘Bigg Boss 17’ fame Mannara Chopra. The film will release on April 11.
10 April,2024 06:25 PM IST
It was just yesterday, on March 9, when the magnificent trailer of Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s ‘Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar’ was launched during a grand event in the city. The entire cast of the series was present at the event. During his interaction with the media, Fardeen Khan got emotional and talked about his almost 14-year-long hiatus. The actor thanked Bhansali for the opportunity and said, “I'm getting emotional… I am extremely grateful for this chance and so happy to be here.” Watch the video for more.
10 April,2024 06:21 PM IST
In an exclusive interview, Bollywood Actor Nora Fatehi expressed gratitude to the audience and viewers for the success of Madgaon Express. Following this, she also informed that a lot of her works are on track and will soon be released for the audience. “My experience was good… whatever support I am getting through this film I want to thank everyone… I am alive because of my work, only work revolves in my brain… I feel fortunate to have this position,” said Nora Fatehi. The actress also opened up on her favourite food and her experience of performing at the FIFA closing ceremony. She said it was a mind-blowing and a life-changing experience for her. Watch her exclusive interview
07 April,2024 06:11 PM ISTADVERTISEMENT
