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Javed Akhtar praised Shabana Azmi for joining protests against NEET paper leaks. He revealed that Azmi has a history of activism, including protests and hunger strikes. She faced health issues and arrest for her participation in past demonstrations. Akhtar stated…
Inspired by true events, the film has been directed by Meghna Gulzar
‘Bail’, directed by Pawan Wadeyar, is touted to be a crime drama with Shivarajkumar essaying an intense police officer
Actor Manasi Parekh returned to Mumbai after a challenging journey through flood-affected areas. Her return trip from Tibet was disrupted by landslides and poor road conditions. She faced delays and had to walk across a damaged road near the Nepal…
The late singing legend Dolly Parton has been laid to rest near her husband, Carl Thomas Dean. The singer’s family gathered for an intimate funeral at Nashville’s Woodlawn Memorial Park and Mausoleum, where she was laid to rest beside her…
After the death of iconic actress Elizabeth Taylor, her Bel Air ranch house faced a dire fate of demolition, following its purchase for $11 million by a developer. Fortunately, the estate has been saved and is currently undergoing a lavish…
‘Batwara 1947’ underperformed despite high expectations. Shabana Azmi said audiences rejected Sunny Deol as a Muslim character, clashing with his “action patriot” image. Director Rajkumar Santoshi disagreed, citing Amitabh Bachchan’s Muslim roles in ‘Coolie’ and Manmohan Desai films. He also…
In an impressive feat, the Avengers: Endgame: Encore trailer accumulated seventy-seven million views on its first day, demonstrating intense fan enthusiasm for the impending Doomsday release. The Encore version is set to appear in theaters worldwide on September twenty-fifth, and…
In this episode, we bring together four stories from the worlds of cinema, culture, society and Chennai’s history. Arjun Das and Aditi Shankar talk about Once More and choosing stories that connect with them. Writer Meena Kandasamy examines the world…
Arriving in Bombay in 1964, Javed Akhtar endured a grueling six-year period marked by financial strain. Surviving on intermittent ghostwriting jobs, he often went hungry but was resolute, never allowing thoughts of a safety net to enter his mind. With…
