Actors Nandita Das, Shahana Goswami, director Jeo Baby, in conversation with The Hindu’s Film Correspondent Shilajit Mitra | Photo Credit: K. Bhagya Prakash At The Hindu Huddle 2025, filmmakers Nandita Das, Jeo Baby, and actor Shahana Goswami come together for a compelling panel discussion moderated by The Hindu’s Shilajit Mitra, exploring how cinema is transformed […]
Javed Akhtar has been candid about his struggle with alcohol addiction and its effects on both his personal and professional life. In a recent interview, he reflected on the period when he would drink heavily, even when alone. He also disclosed that at one point, he used to consume “18 bottles of beer in one […]
Bollywood’s much-loved comedy franchise Housefull is all set to get even bigger and funnier with its upcoming installment, Housefull 5. The film, directed by Tarun Mansukhani, marks his return to the director’s chair after a long hiatus, and fans are eagerly awaiting what he has in store this time. The star-studded cast includes Akshay Kumar, […]
Mumbai (Maharashtra): Fans of the Bollywood classic Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge (DDLJ), which starred Shah Rukh Khan and Kajol, will have to wait a bit longer to see their favourite characters Raj and Simran immortalised in bronze at Leicester Square, London. According to the YRF’s team, the statue unveiling, which was scheduled for spring this […]
Films that are being made in India now face three kinds of censorship, said Nandita Das, filmmaker and actor, speaking at The Huddle by The Hindu. “One is [from] the official body; then many of us have to self-censor. Then there are some self-proclaimed custodians of culture,” she said, adding that free speech is fundamental […]
Suriya in a still from ‘Retro’ “The two most important days in your life are the day you are born and the day you find out why.” — Mark Twain. And sometimes, it’s the day you wake up and realise your purpose is to save your money… and avoid that next bad movie. The picks […]
Singer and actress Lisa Mishra is all set to captivate audiences with her role in the high-society drama series The Royals. While fans are excited to see Lisa in a fresh avatar, the journey to landing the role of ‘Niki’ was anything but easy. Lisa recently opened up about the intense audition process she went […]
New Delhi: Veteran lyricist and scriptwriter Javed Akhtar has always been open about his struggles with alcohol addiction. In a recent interview with Mid Day, he recalled the time when he drank 18 bottles of beer in one sitting. “I got allergic to whiskey. Then, I thought that I must have only beer. However, I […]
Quick Reads Summary is AI generated, newsroom reviewed. Jagadeka Veerudu Athiloka Sundari celebrated its 35th anniversary today. The film, featuring Chiranjeevi and Sridevi, originally released in 1990. Chiranjeevi expressed interest in a sequel with Ram Charan and Janhvi Kapoor. New Delhi: Jagadeka Veerudu Athiloka Sundari with Chiranjeevi and Sridevi in the lead, was released in […]
Zee TV is all set to premiere its new fiction show Saru, a story that puts the spotlight on the quiet resilience and unshakeable determination of a village girl aiming to break free from traditional constraints. Produced by Shashi Sumeet Productions, the show will launch on 12 May 2025 and air every day at 7:30 […]
