Throwback – Page 15

Neha Dhupia opens up about being typecast and trolled for weight gain; says, “Those things mattered to me” : Bollywood News

Bollywood actor Neha Dhupia discussed how her early decisions in the film industry resulted in her being typecast. In a chat with Abhay Deol and comedian Sumukhi on The Durex Podcast, Neha shared that she gained 25 kg after pregnancy and faced trolling, but her husband, actor Angad Bedi, helped her feel beautiful and confident […]

Aamir Khan recalls Shah Rukh Khan’s thoughtful gift in 1996; says, “Shah Rukh gave me a brand-new laptop, complete with all the paperwork and a nice case” 1996 : Bollywood News

In a recent appearance on Raj Shamani’s podcast, Bollywood superstar Aamir Khan took a nostalgic detour while reflecting on his long-standing camaraderie with fellow actors of his generation. Among the anecdotes shared, one stood out for its mix of warmth, humor, and irony — a story involving Shah Rukh Khan and a laptop that Aamir […]

Inaamulhaq on 6 years of Nakkash, where he played a Muslim sculptor of Hindu deities, “Even today I get messages that someone watched it on YouTube” 6 : Bollywood News

Filmmaker Zaigham Imam’s Nakkash completed six years yesterday. Starring Inaamulhaq, Sharib Hashmi, Gulki Joshi, Kumud Mishra, and Rajesh Sharma, the film was based on the theme of communal harmony. Inaamulhaq looked back at the movie in an interview with us. Inaamulhaq on 6 years of Nakkash, where he played a Muslim sculptor of Hindu deities, […]

Birthday boy R Madhavan in an old unpublished interview: “There’s a lot of female attention, but I come in a package deal with my wife” : Bollywood News

Having conquered the Dravidian belt, Madhavan was in Mumbai shooting for two Hindi films. Success seemed to have done him wonders. He radiated a reposeful charm that suggests his stardom was never in doubt. Rushing in and out of Mumbai and Chennai trying to cope with the rights and wrongs of success, Madhavan took time […]

23 years of Shaheed-E-Azam: Sonu Sood states, “Playing Bhagat Singh is no joke” 23 : Bollywood News

Two big films on Shaheed Bhagat Singh – Rajkumar Santoshi’s The Legend Of Bhagat Singh and Guddu Dhanoa’s 23rd March 1931 Shaheed – released on June 7, 2002. Starring Ajay Devgn and Bobby Deol in the role of Bhagat Singh respectively, it was looked upon as a major clash at the box office. However, both […]

Disha Patani says visiting Japan felt like “stepping inside an anime”; Antarctica is still on her bucket list : Bollywood News

Disha Patani has often dazzled on screen, but it’s her off-screen adventures that are now capturing attention. In a recent interview with Femina magazine, the actress opened up about her travel experiences, revealing that her trip to Japan had a profound impact on her. Disha Patani says visiting Japan felt like “stepping inside an anime”; […]

Hansal Mehta on 11 years of CityLights, “We shot on platforms, in compartments, between crowds and curfews” 11 : Bollywood News

Hansal Mehta’s poignant drama CityLights completed 11 years today. Starring Rajkummar Rao, Patralekhaa and Manav Kaul, the movie was about a man, his wife and their little daughter migrating to Mumbai in hope of ending their poverty-stricken days. Mehta looked back at the film in an interview with us. Hansal Mehta on 11 years of […]

Raj Khosla 100th Birth Anniversary: 12 cult songs from the films of the prolific filmmaker 100 : Bollywood News

If there was anything that defined Raj Khosla, whose centenary falls on May 31, it was his terrific sense of music. The late studio baron and musical stalwart, S. Mukerji, whose film, Ek Musafir Ek Hasina (1962) was directed by Khosla, even advised him to direct his scenes like he did his songs—“strictly within the […]

Ajay Gupta credits Ranveer Singh for Ching’s viral Rocket Hai advertisement: “He is a partner in our marketing, not just a brand ambassador” : Bollywood News

In a candid conversation on Zerodha’s Exploring Minds podcast, Ajay Gupta, the founder of popular food brand Ching’s Secret, reflected on the brand’s long-standing and creatively vibrant association with Bollywood actor Ranveer Singh. According to Gupta, the goal was never to just hire a celebrity face, but to find someone who could embody the brand’s […]

Ali Fazal recalls Rekha tearing up during Richa Chadha’s death scene in Heeramandi: “I thought, maybe it’s just my bias” : Bollywood News

Ali Fazal has opened up about his emotional reaction to wife Richa Chadha’s brief yet powerful role in Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar, Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s opulent Netflix series that debuted in 2023. In the show, Chadha plays Lajjo, a lovelorn courtesan whose story concludes by the second episode but leaves a lasting impact on the […]