Pranit More's recent crowd-work controversy has revived scrutiny of jokes made in live comedy settings. The backlash has also drawn attention to earlier rows involving Samay Raina, Munawar Faruqui and Kunal Kamra.
The Devil Wears Prada 2 moves beyond nostalgia and reflects how work, media and power have changed over two decades. It may not be perfect, but it shows how a sequel should be.
A new wave of independent singers is taking over social media and proving that authenticity matters more than big labels. From viral reels to chart-topping hits, here are five rising stars who have built loyal fandoms one song at a time.
Harman Baweja is the writer-producer of the new series, Kaptaan. The actor, who debuted with Love Story 2050 opposite Priyanka Chopra and made a mark with Hansal Mehta's Scoop, opened up about his shift from acting to producing, and also opened up on the importance of work-life balance.
Shweta Tripathi spoke about Mirzapur's impact on her career, her character Golu's evolution, and how Mirzapur: The Movie feels like a celebration of everything the show has built. In an exclusive conversation, she also spoke about Season 4 of Mirzapur.
Actor Abhay Arora opened up about shooting Dhurandhar and Ramayana simultaneously with Ranveer Singh and Ranbir Kapoor. He also addressed propaganda claims around Dhurandhar and shared his experience of working with director Aditya Dhar.
The singers behind Bairan, Sumit and Anuj, shared the story behind their viral hit and their journey so far. The duo, whose stage name is Banjaare, also opened up about not chasing trends, breaking stereotypes around male vulnerability and embracing their Haryanvi identity.
Singer Maan Panu, who rose to fame with iPopstar, spoke about his rise to fame in an exclusive interview. He discussed his early challenges, experience on the singing reality show, his viral hit I'm Done and new track The Last Letter.
Faced with limited options for digital release, Nukkad Naatak released in theatres on February 27. In an exclusive interview, director Tanmaya Shekhar and actor Molshri shared the challenges of small-scale filmmaking and the importance of telling nuanced social stories.
Traditionally, the family drama has been the strongest crowdpuller at the Hindi box office. Lately, however, the family audience is left with few options for a weekend's outing together, with films riding heavy violence and gore taking over the box office. Film experts weigh in on the trend.
From frozen water, low oxygen to dangerous roads, Winter Spiti tests every traveller. Here's a first-hand journey into the harsh reality behind the postcard views.
Actor-singer Miley Cyrus is set to return to celebrate 20 years of Hannah Montana with a special edition on March 24. Ahead of the anniversary edition, here's looking at why the show still hits home.
Dancer-choreographer Shakti Mohan spoke about the realities of long working hours in the entertainment industry. In an exclusive interview, she also spoke about her journey after winning Dance India Dance, her dynamics with her sisters, and the changing landscape of dance opportunities in India.
From Mona Singh to Sonam Bajwa, the female actors in Border 2 actually held together the drama beyond the battlefield and provided emotional depth to the film's story.
Veteran actor Saurabh Shukla addressed the demand for eight-hour work shifts in the Hindi film industry. In an exclusive interview, he also reacted to AR Rahman's remarks on the lack of work in Hindi cinema and spoke about why he has stepped away from directing.
Mayasabha: The Hall of Illusion comes from Rahi Anil Barve, the acclaimed director of Tumbbad, and stars Jaaved Jafferi as a fallen producer trapped by obsession. The film released in theatres on January 30 and also features Mohammad Samad, Veena Jamkar and Deepak Damle.
Actor Nikki Tamboli revealed in an exclusive interview why she initially said no to The 50 and what finally convinced her to join the reality show. She also opened up about the fan-first format, her partnership with Arbaz Patel, and the Rs 50-lakh prize twist.
Actor Ranvir Shorey opened up on long work hours, health, and the quality of work on sets. He also shared his thoughts on AR Rahman's industry remarks, upcoming projects like Khosla Ka Ghosla 2 and Season 2 of Bindiya Ke Bahubali.
Actor Taha Shah Badussha and Trupti Bhoir reflect on making Paro, a film about bride slavery. In an exclusive interview, Taha spoke about Haryanvi prep and on-set conversations with Farida Jalal. Trupti delved deeper into the shocking research for the film.
Bollywood has been betting big on cinematic universes lately, but the formula doesn't always pay off at the box office. This Cinematic Saturday, we dissect various elements like hype, content, star power and VFX that go into crafting a cinematic universe.
