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Milind Soman's mother stuns the internet by skipping rope like a pro at 86, fans call her 'ultimate fitness goal'. Watch

India, Aug. 9 -- Actor Milind Soman has long been called a fitness idol. Even at 59, he continues to be supremely fit, participating in long runs and extreme marathons at regular intervals. But he see... Read More


Sholay at 50 | Javed Akhtar reveals why he has not seen his film in decades: 'Those who are lost in their history...'

India, Aug. 9 -- Sholay is a film that has transcended generations. Be it Gen Z, Millennials, or the Boomers (its original audience), it has found love among every age group over the years. Many have ... Read More


Nagarjuna, Ram Gopal Varma's cult classic Siva to be re-released in theatres; teaser to be attached with Coolie

India, Aug. 9 -- Ram Gopal Varma's Nagarjuna-starrer Siva is credited by many filmmakers and actors as an inspiration and widely considered one of the finest Indian films ever made. 36 years after it ... Read More


Naveen Kasturia says 'OTT has become factory-like': When you make so much stuff, a lot of it will be average | Interview

India, Aug. 9 -- From his humble beginnings on TVF's Pitchers to now leading big web series, Naveen Kasturia has come a long way. The actor currently stars in the spy thriller show, Salakaar, streamin... Read More


Sholay to re-release in 4K restored version on 50th anniversary, but only overseas; desi fans miffed

India, Aug. 9 -- Sholay, arguably the most iconic and biggest film in the history of Indian cinema, is completing 50 years of release next week. The Ramesh Sippy film is widely considered one of the g... Read More


Wednesday season 2 review: Jenna Ortega gets gloomier, show gets darker, and it's all still a delight

India, Aug. 8 -- Netflix has long tested audiences' patience by dropping the second seasons of its biggest shows two or three years after the first. It is probably a marketing strategy to hold subscri... Read More


Salakaar review: The only saving grace of this wannabe Argo tribute to Ajit Doval is its short runtime

India, Aug. 8 -- Salakaar could well have been a film. Instead, it is a miniseries of five 30-minute episodes. The 2.5-hour runtime is a relief in the days of 6-hour arcs. I say relief, not because it... Read More


50 years of Sholay | Javed Akhtar says film's success can't be explained: 'Mujhe maloom hota to doosri nahi likh leta'

India, Aug. 8 -- On August 15, 1975, India celebrated 28 years of its freedom. It was a Friday, and quite a few films released in theatres, largely to bank on the Independence Day weekend. Among them ... Read More


'I had some choice': Javed Akhtar says he refused to watch films of 'certain superstars' because they're 'bad actors'

India, Aug. 7 -- Lyricist and screenwriter Javed Akhtar was at his wittiest best on Wednesday as he spoke on Guru Dutt's films at a panel discussion ahead of the premiere of the restored version of Py... Read More


Javed Akhtar wanted to assist Guru Dutt, become a director, but failed: 'I came to Mumbai on October 4, he died on 10th'

India, Aug. 7 -- Widely regarded as one of the greatest Indian filmmakers ever, it has been six decades since Guru Dutt's death. Yet, his impact on Hindi cinema refuses to wane. The year 2025 marks 10... Read More