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Mahima Chaudhary On How She Was Labelled “Arrogant” and “Moody”
The actor who worked in movies like Pardes, Mahima Chaudhary revealed how she was accused of "throwing tantrums" by directors…
There Needs To Be More Depth To Women Characters: Maanvi Gagroo
Online streaming platforms have bestowed us with not only content customised to modern Indian sensibilities, but a new league of…#IamRemarkable
Taapsee Pannu To Play Mithali Raj In Biopic, Announces On Social Media
Rajasthan-born Mithali Raj is considered one of the best women cricketers. She is also a good bowler, specialising in right-arm leg…
Round Up 2019: A Year Of Feeble Female Narrative In Bollywood
For the past few years Bollywood has been consistently giving us women-centric films, which were seldom preachy and thoroughly enjoyable.…
Tahira Kashyap: Family’s support important for women with breast cancer
Writer and filmmaker Tahira Kashyap says that a family and husband's support is necessary for women who are fighting against…
Parvathy’s Take On Kabir Singh Deserves A Round Of Applause
Shahid Kapoor starrer Kabir Singh and its predecessor Arjun Reddy are in news again, but this time fortunately for the…
Celebrating The Inherent Feminism Of A Bollywood Item Girl
What’s the first adjective that comes to mind when I say “Item Girl?” On a scale of “cheap” to “vampish”…
Why The Double Standards About Age Difference In Bollywood?
Age gaps between people who are in a romantic relationship is always a tricky and sensitive issue. However, the double…
GoT Stars Maisie Williams And Sophie Turner In Under 30s Rich List
Sophie Turner and Maisie Williams played the badass Stark sisters on Game of Thrones. They both made huge bucks after…
Manikarnika Larger Than Life, My Film Is More Realistic: Director Swati Bhise
Adding a poetic note to everything in life, that's dancer, actor, director, producer, Swati Bhise for you. The trained Bharatnatyam…
TravelHer: Five Destination Goals That Bollywood Gave Us
Bollywood movies have always featured beautiful landscapes that have left us, the viewers, in awe. The characters of Hindi films…
‘The Sky Is Pink’ Gave Me Tears, Laughter And Some Lessons
The Sky Is Pink is not your usual slice of life films. The climax of the movie is revealed the…
Kuch Kuch Hota Hai: A Timeless Classic Or Highly Problematic Film?
Yes, Karan Johar’s Kuch Kuch Hota Hai was released exactly 21 years ago. Feel old yet? Wait, before you get all nostalgic,…
Gal Gadot Turns Producer With A Film On World War 2 Hero Irena Sendler
Wonder Woman Gal Gadot now dons the hat of a producer, teaming up with her husband Jaron Varsano to launch…
Oscar Winner Geena Davis To Play Lead In Leena Yadav’s Next Film
Oscar-winner Geena Davis has signed up as the lead actress in Leena Yadav's upcoming film Cowgirl's Last Ride. The film…
Why I Write: I Write Because It Comes To Me Naturally
How do I write…? Why do I write…? Growing up in a small home I was used to sharing my writing desk…
The Sky Is Pink Helped Me Deal With My Father’s Death: Priyanka Chopra
Actor Priyanka Chopra, has revealed in an interview that her father always asked about her marriage plans. The actress is all…
Alia Bhatt Nails Her Debut Aerial Pilates And Gives Us Fitness Goals
The phenomenal actor of Udta Punjab and Raazi, Alia Bhatt marks her excellence not only on the screen but also…
Demi Moore’s Memoir ‘Inside Out’ Reveals She Was Raped At 15
Demi Moore, one of the most popular Hollywood stars, revealed in her memoir Inside Out that she was raped at…
Adah Sharma Twists Matrimonial Ad, Lists Out Requirements In A Groom
Adah Sharma is a recognised face not just in the South Indian Film industries but also in Bollywood. She has…
Five Performances By Divya Dutta That Left The Audience Spellbound
Divya Dutta is regarded for playing a variety of character roles across varying film genres. While we know her largely for…
Best Of Emmys 2019: Women Set The Stage On Fire
It's that time of the year again! The 71st Primetime Emmy Awards are here and so far women have set…
Kangana Ranaut Covers Herself in Prosthetic Glue to Turn J Jayalalithaa
Kangana Ranaut pays attention to every detail in the character as she gets ready to play Jayalalithaa in a biopic…
International Emmy Awards: Radhika Apte gets nominated for Best Actress
Renowned actor Radhika Apte has been nominated in the Best Actress category for the International Emmy Awards 2019. She has…
Neena Gupta Wins Award At Indian International Film Festival Of Boston
The National Award winner and celebrated TV-film actress Neena Gupta has recently won double accolade at Indian International Film Festival of…
Internet Sensation Ranu Mandal’s Song ‘Teri Meri Kahani’ To Release
Ranu Mandal’s first Bollywood song, ‘Teri Meri Kahaani’ in Himesh Reshammiya’s upcoming film Happy Hardy and Heer, is finally being released.…
Shahid Kapoor And Mira Rajput: A Modern Day Love Story
He was the heart throb of the Bollywood and I'm sure it would have broken many hearts when the wedding…The Sky Is Pink’s Trailer Will Compel You to Celebrate Life
The trailer of The Sky Is Pink is out today. The film stars Priyanka Chopra, Farhan Akhtar, Zaira Wasim and Rohit…
Schoolmates Sara Ali Khan And Ananya Panday Give Us BFF Goals!
Are actress Ananya Panday and Sara Ali Khan the new pals of B-town? Since they are often spotted chilling in and around…It’s Old Clothes But New Idea: Alia Bhatt On Her Fashion Initiative
Alia Bhatt is one of the most popular names in the film industry and for all the right reasons. Young…
Why We All Love to Love India’s New Favourite Actor, Pankaj Tripathi
Actor Pankaj Tripathi needs no introduction today. Having played memorable roles in films like Stree, Bareilly Ki Barfi, Nil Battey…
Kristen Stewart Told No PDA With Girlfriend, If She Wants A Marvel Movie
Actor Kristen Stewart, who is one of the famous faces for the bisexual community, recently revealed about how she was made uncomfortable…
Hey Reuters, Kirsten Dunst Is Not Just ‘Spiderman’s Girlfriend’!
An actor who has spent nearly three decades in Hollywood, won several awards and has been recognised as one of…
Why Roman Holiday Still Enthrals After 66 Years Of Its Release
It’s an image that’s etched in my mind — that of an incognito young royal in a plain white shirt…
Is It Time To End Our Secret Obsession With Prince Charming?
As girls, we have mostly grown up thinking of a prince charming. Who can forget the frog turns into a…
Was Secretly Dreaming of Winning National Award: Singer Bindhumalini
Singer and music composer Bindhumalini Narayanaswamy won this year’s National Award in the category of the best female singer. The…
Sonam Kapoor Being Trolled For Having No Opinion On Kashmir Issue
The only way you can get more trolled these days, than having a left or right-leaning opinion, is by having…
Anushka Sharma Trending, Not For An Award But For Wearing A Bikini
Anushka Sharma was trending today. Not because she has won some prestigious award. Her new movie trailer is also not…
Gulzar: A Director With A Pragmatic Take On Man-Woman Relationship
There is a scene in one of my favourite Gulzar films Ijaazat. A newly married couple is having an argument,…
100 Iconic Bollywood Costumes Is Your Ticket To Backstage: An Excerpt
An excerpt from the book 100 Iconic Bollywood Costumes by Sujata Assomull and Aparna Ram. INTRODUCTION by Sujata Assomull When two…
Mission Mangal Review: Bollywood Gets Empowerment Wrong Again
My intentions were patriotic, it was August 15, I had a whole day to myself, it being a national holiday,…
Important for us to know stories, not history: Sapna Bhavnani on Sindhustan
Celebrity hairstylist Sapna Moti Bhavnani's directorial debut Sindhustan is the story of the largest migration of culture in history told through ink (tattoos). The…
How Birthday Girl Sara Ali Khan Won Us Over With Her Modesty
She may be only two films old, and yet Sara Ali Khan has made a place for herself in Bollywood…
Balaji Telefilms Turns 25: Why We Must Celebrate Ekta Kapoor’s Success
Some 25 years ago, a yesteryear Bollywood superstar’s daughter decided to venture into the world of television with her own…
Rani Mukerji’s ‘Hichki’ Wins Award At A Kids’ Film Fest In Italy
Hichki, the film that made Indians aware of Tourette syndrome, has bagged the Gryphon Award for the Best Film at a…Five Performances By Sonam Kapoor Which Won Us Over
Coming from one of the most influential Bollywood families, Sonam Kapoor has persistently the tag of being a product of…
Five Spirited Performances By Taapsee Pannu That Have Won Us Over!
A software engineer turned model, Taapsee Pannu made her acting debut with the legendary director K. Raghavendra Rao in the Telugu film Jhummandi Naadam (2010). After…
Best Of Anushka Sharma: Seven Roles The Actor Aced
Starting her acting career with Yash Raj Films' Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi opposite Shahrukh Khan in 2008, Anushka Sharma's…
Natalie Portman Wields The Hammer As First Female Thor
Asgardians got a woman ruler this Saturday at Marvel’s Comic-Con panel, as Natalie Portman was introduced as the first female Thor…
Five Performances By Vidya Balan That Raised The Bar
Vidya Balan is one of the most bankable and sought-after actors in Bollywood and she has earned that stature due…Why Priyanka Chopra Is Major Feminist Goals For Us
Former Miss World and now global diva Priyanka Chopra turns 37 today. She made her Bollywood debut after winning the…
Bollywood Divas Who Are Angel Investors In Start-Ups
A woman's power doesn't limit her to just one job, in a specific career or even in one industry. Women have…
Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara Turns Eight: How It Fuelled Millennial Wanderlust
Director Zoya Akhtar’s Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara is celebrating 8 years of its release. The movie starring actors Hrithik Roshan, Abhay…
007 Is Now A Woman Of Colour. And We Can’t Keep Quiet!
The name's Bond...Jane Bond, the first ever female and woman of colour 007 Bond. You’d be fascinated to know that the upcoming Bond…
Devdas And Our Soft Corner For Self Destructive Lovers
Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s Devdas has turned seventeen now. For a generation, it is this eponymous retelling of the famous doomed…
Poorna Jagannathan In Mindy Kaling’s Upcoming Project On Netflix
The ace Tunisian/American actress, Poorna Jagannathan has bagged a regular role in Mindy Kaling’s forthcoming Netflix comedy series. The Mindy Project co-exec producer Lang Fisher and…
Bollywood Is Obsessed With Fair Girls: Actor Sayani Gupta
"I am 33 years old but I have been told by many casting directors to not tell my age. In…
Meet The 17-Year-Old Who Made A Short Film On Women In Sports
Sport has the power to change the world. From kho-kho and kabaddi to soccer and cricket, sport is an inclusive…
Kangana Ranaut’s Spat With Media Backfires, Leads To Boycott!
Kangana Ranaut is one of the most controversial actor in Bollywood. The Queen actress recently landed herself into another controversy…
Zoya Akhtar’s ‘Gully Boy’ Wins Best Asian Film Award At BIFAN
Gully Boy is winning a lot of appreciation and love, as on Sunday Zoya Akhtar received the Best Asian Film award for it at Bucheon…
Women Actors Vs Male Actor On Mission Mangal Poster: Saleability Wins
The poster of Mission Mangal, an upcoming Bollywood film about India’s Mars Orbiter Mission is out. Featuring powerhouse performers like…
The Issue Of Freedom Of Choice For Women Is A Minefield
The recent response to the young actress who chose to quit Bollywood to preserve her faith has thrown up several…
Being Behind The Camera Is Addictive: Cinematographer Modhura Palit
Kolkata-based cinematographer Modhura Palit grabbed spotlight recently by becoming the first Indian to receive Angenieux Encouragement Award at the Cannes…Zoya Akhtar Invited To Be Member of Oscar Academy In Special Honour
Gullyboy filmmaker Zoya Akhtar has added another feather to her cap as Oscars Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences…
Zaira Wasim Has Quit Bollywood, But Why Are We Offended?
Zaira Wasim announced in a post yesterday that she was quitting acting as it was affecting her relationship with religion.…
Dangal Actor Zaira Wasim Quits Bollywood, Says Relationship With Religion Threatened
Zaira Wasim has called it quits. The award winning Dangal star says her relationship with religion was getting threatened. She…
Best Of Alia Bhatt: Seven Roles Which The Young Actor Aced
Always being tagged as the by-product of ‘nepotism’, Alia Bhatt has come a long way from Student of the Year…
We Love You 3000, Lexi! Let No Bully Tell You That You’re Not Perfect
Lexi Rabe, the girl who plays Tony Stark's (Robert Downey Jr.) daughter Morgan in the film Avengers: Endgame, is just seven…
Veteran Actor, Director And Producer Vijaya Nirmala Passes Away At 75
Veteran director, actor, and producer, Vijaya Nirmala passed away on Thursday. The news of her death was confirmed by her…
Deepika Shows Her Id And Khushi Kapoor Yawns To Break The Internet!
If you thought celebs at airport only generated buzz for their couture, think again. Turns out those celebs can break…
Power-Packed Women Centric Bollywood Posters Which Have Us Hooked!
While we wait for the trailer, here’s the first look of Sagarika Ghatge’s Marathi film Monsoon Football. The actress is…
I Would Not Trade My Cannes Film Festival Experience For Anything
Being a full time entrepreneur with Rugs and Beyond, an E-commerce platform, little did I know that my true passion…
Anahita’s Law: Short Film That Attempts To Redefine A Woman’s Identity
Despite all the claims of progress, women all over the globe are still struggling for basic human rights. One of…
How the new ‘Aladdin’ stacks up against a century of Hollywood stereotyping
Though critically acclaimed and widely beloved, the 1992 animated feature “Aladdin” had some serious issues with stereotyping. Evelyn Alsultany, Associate…
Priyanka Chopra Would Love To ‘Run For Prime Minister’
The Lok Sabha Elections may have ended just a few days ago but actor Priyanka Chopra recent shared her political…Ink Is My Truth: Hairstylist and Film Director Sapna Bhavnani
Sapna Bhavnani recounts her growing up years fondly. Her father owned a very popular cabaret joint in Bombay in the…
BIG News: Dimple Kapadia in next Christopher Nolan film titled TENET
Christopher Nolan's New Film is titled #TENET stars Dimple Kapadia. The filming has officially begun. The cast includes Aaron Taylor-Johnson,…
Have Learnt To Create A Distance From Fears: Lisa Ray
In person, Lisa Ray is incandescent. She is compacter than the screen leads one to believe, but filled with a…
Vidya Balan to play Shakuntala Devi in Biopic!
Actress Vidya Balan is all set to play Shakuntala Devi in her biopic. Directed by Anu Menon and produced by…
The Forgotten Indian Mythology And The Euphoria Over Avengers
The other day I was laughing at my fauji husband, “kids being crazy about these fiction super heroes is well…How Bollywood Reinforces Gender Stereotypes Through Songs And Dances
Bollywood has influenced Indian culture, without even realising it. As far as I can recall, every Bollywood movie has a climax…
Dhadak Trailer Lacks The Rawness Of Marathi Original Sairat
Dhadak marks the silver screen debut of late Sridevi’s elder daughter Janhvi Kapoor and Shahid Kapoor’s half-brother Ishaan Khatter under…
5 Reasons That Make Bioscopewala A Compelling Watch
Have you read Rabindranath Tagore's iconic story Kabuliwala wherein a dry fruit seller befriends a young girl and the two…
Kangana Ranaut Praises Alia Bhatt’s ‘Raazi’ Performance; Calls Her Queen
Meghna Gulzar’s Raazi has taken Indian cinema a notch higher with Alia Bhatt's mesmerizing performance. At a very young age, Bhatt…
Smriti Irani To Represent India At Cannes
I&B Minister Smriti Irani is gearing up to represent India at the Cannes Film Festival in the French Riviera, The Times of India reported. Irani…
Priyanka Chopra Teams Up With Will Smith For YouTube Series
Actor Priyanka Chopra is teaming up with Hollywood star Will Smith to star in ad-supported originals by YouTube. Starting from winning…
Choose impactful roles over screen time in my films: Divya Dutta on National Award
She’s a powerhouse of a performer, having done roles that have consistently stood out for the sheer intensity she brings…
Meet Alia The Spy In Meghna Gulzar’s ‘Raazi’
The trailer for the upcoming film ' Raazi', starring Alia Bhatt and Vicky Kaushal, is finally out. Alia Bhatt can be seen playing the…
‘The Blue Helmet’ Maker Mohanjeet Kalsi On The Short Film Scene In India
Mohanjeet Kalsi's short film “The Blue Helmet” has recently been selected as a semi-finalist in the Los Angeles CineFest 2018. The film…
Festivals Around The World That Celebrate & Empower Women
Everyone will agree that women have always been crassly underrepresented, specially, in the field of arts, film, music and comedy.…Rani’s Hichki Teaches how to Overcome your Hiccups
Hichki, directed by Siddharth Malhotra, is a heartwarming movie revolving around Naina Mathur (played by Mukerji) and her relentless efforts…
Comic Miniseries On ‘Black Panther’ Female Warriors To Be Out Soon
Remember the badass female warriors from 'Black Panther'? They have now earned a new comic miniseries. The first of the…
Alia Bhatt Turns 25: A Look At Her Best Performances
Bollywood star Alia Bhatt turns 25 today (March 15). The “Student of the Year” actor has completed five fantastic years in Bollywood.…
Veteran Actor Shammi Passes Away At 89
https://vimeo.com/258828194 Bollywood has lost yet another leading lady. Veteran actor Shammi passed away at the age of 89. She has acted…
Academy Awards 2018: Outrage on Twitter Over Kobe Bryant’s Oscar Win
Professional basketball player and businessman Kobe Bryant’s Oscar win has not gone down well with many. Bryant wrote and narrated the…
Frances McDormand’s Speech Is Oscars’ Feminist Moment
It’s our favourite time of the year again: Oscars. And we always look for the best feminist moments at the…
Sridevi ‘Accidentally Drowned’ In Hotel Bathtub: Forensic Report
The untimely death of Bollywood actor Sridevi has sent the whole country into mourning. The forensic report has revealed that…
Remembering Sridevi Through Her Iconic Roles
The whole country woke up to the shock of veteran actor Sridevi’s demise in Dubai on Saturday night (Feb 24)…
Odia Actress Parbati Ghosh Passes Away
Parbati Ghosh, a veteran Odia actress, producer and director, passed away in Bhubaneswar early on Monday (Feb 12) after a prolonged illness. She…
Five Reasons That Make Padman An Interesting Watch
It is heartening to note the recent surge in the number of Bollywood movies that connect to the ground realities.…
Mandira Bedi Believes Casting Couch is a Two-Way Street
Actor Mandira Bedi spoke on the tabooed topic of casting couch in an interview recently. According to the actor who…
Wonder Woman 2 Will Be First Film To Implement Anti-Harassment Norms
Even before its release, Gal Gadot-starrer ‘Wonder Woman 2’ is creating history. Director Patty Jenkins’ upcoming film will be the first to implement…In the news
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