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Yashika Mathur writes on Bollywood and television, for the daily Entertainment & Lifestyle supplement, HT City.

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Padmaavat, Sanju, Manmarziyaan: Film controversies that shook Bollywood in 2018

Legal battles, bans, threats, objections on scenes and so on... several films in 2018 got mired in controversies one after the other. Here’s a quick recap

Shahid Kapoor and Deepika Padukone in a still from filmmaker Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s Padmaavat.
Updated on Dec 31, 2018 04:12 PM IST
Hindustan Times | By, New Delhi

Rajyavardhan Rathore, Akshay Kumar’s Instagram live session, a treat for fitness lovers

Bollywood actor Akshay Kumar and Union Sports Minister Rajyavardhan Rathore reached out to almost 25000 followers on Instagram.

Actor Akshay Kumar and minister Rajyavardhan Rathore
Updated on Dec 21, 2018 02:29 PM IST
Hindustan Times | By, New Delhi

HT Exclusive: Bollywood stars Priyanka Chopra and Farhan Akhtar shoot near Jama Masjid

Bollywood actors Priyanka Chopra and Farhan Akhtar have been shooting in Delhi since after Diwali for Shonali Bose’s upcoming film, The Sky Is Pink. We catch the stars shooting in buzzing Old Delhi.

The shooting of Shonali Bose’s film The Sky Is Pink is happening in Delhi. The film stars Priyanka Chopra, Farhan Akhtar, and Zaira Wasim.(Sarang Gupta/ HT Photo)
Updated on Nov 16, 2018 04:57 PM IST
Hindustan Times | By, New Delhi

#MeToo in Bollywood: Is it time for film units to have an intimacy director?

The use of an intimacy director, someone who keeps actors comfortable on the sets while shooting scenes depicting physical intimacy, is creeping towards becoming a trend in the West. We ask Bollywood names how this might help.

A still from the Bollywood film Jism 2. For scenes such as these, Hollywood has just begun hiring an intimacy director.
Published on Nov 04, 2018 04:47 PM IST
Hindustan Times | By, New Delhi

Priyanka Chopra-Nick Jonas’ wedding could clash with Deepika Padukone-Ranveer Singh’s reception on Dec 1

Priyanka Chopra and Deepika Padukone’s wedding functions are all set to clash, making it one busy wedding season for Bollywood this year.

Priyanka Chopra and Nick Jonas’s wedding and Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh reception is going to fall on the same day.
Updated on Oct 25, 2018 09:01 AM IST
Hindustan Times | ByYashika Mathur and Shreya Mukherjee, New Delhi

20 years of Kuch Kuch Hota Hai, cast members revisit memories

As the iconic film Kuch Kuch Hota Hai completes 20 years, cast members revisit fond memories of the 1998 hit.

Its been two decades of Kuch Kuch Hota Hai but the film continues to be special for various reasons.
Updated on Oct 16, 2018 03:02 PM IST
Hindustan Times | By

Saqib Saleem reveals his MeToo story, says a man tried to molest him when he was 21

Saqib Saleem said a man tried to put his hand in his pants when he was 21 and has just started out as an actor.

Saqib Saleem has said that a man tried to assault him early in his film career.
Updated on Oct 16, 2018 01:30 PM IST
By, Mumbai

Rana Daggubati aka Bhallaldeva: I do love playing larger than life characters

Rana Daggubati says that right now he is busy with his films down South, and will only give his nod to Bollywood offers if they are appealing enough.

Rana Daggubati is busy shooting the NTR biopic.(AMAL KS/HINDUSTAN TIMES)
Updated on Sep 19, 2018 01:37 PM IST
Hindustan Times | By, New Delhi

From Band Baaja Baaraat to Sui Dhaaga: Bollywood redefines #couplegoals with stories about entrepreneurs

The new crop of Bollywood filmmakers are going beyond romance in man-woman relationships, showing them as equal partners in an enterprise. Industry names say that this shows the aspirations of a new India.

Varun Dhawan and Anushka Sharma play an entrepreneur couple in Sui Dhaaga - Made in India.
Updated on Sep 08, 2018 07:28 PM IST
Hindustan Times | By, New Delhi

Akshay Kumar’s brainchild, Bharat Ke Veer, goes tax free, registered as a Trust

Actor Akshay Kumar’s initiative to extend financial support to the kin of martyred soldiers has got a great breakthrough in form of Form 80 (G), which exempts the contributions from tax.

Actor Akshay Kumar and Minister of Home Affairs Rajnath Singh at the launch of the Bharat Ke Veer App in April, last year.(Sonu Mehta/HT PHOTO)
Published on Sep 06, 2018 01:38 PM IST
Hindustan Times | By, New Delhi

Amyra Dastur surprises family in London, joins them for a vacation

Bollywood actor Amyra Dastur, busy with back-to-back shoots, went to London to finally have a family vacation after almost four years. She just showed up at their hotel — and they were over the moon!

Actor Amyra Dastur has projects such as Mental Hai Kya, Prassthanam, and The Trip Season 2.
Updated on Aug 31, 2018 07:40 PM IST
Hindustan Times | By, New Delhi

Frieda Pinto: I don’t want people to be blind to my skin colour, you can accept me for who I am

Actor Frieda Pinto earlier wanted Hollywood filmmakers to cast her as an American, but she has received a new realisations.

Actor Frieda Pinto doesn’t wish to play white roles and wants everyone to be aware of her ethnicity.(Getty Images for The Business of Fashion)
Updated on Aug 30, 2018 06:46 PM IST
Hindustan Times | By, New Delhi

Meghna Gulzar: Why do alarm bells ring when a woman tells a woman’s story?

Raazi director Meghna Gulzar talks about the importance of good content and how it beats the gender game. She points out that when she cast for Talvar — as a woman director without a hit film to her name — actors said yes to her right away.

The plot of filmmaker Meghna Gulzar’s next film will be centred round the life of Field Marshal Sam Manekshaw.
Updated on Aug 27, 2018 06:42 PM IST
Hindustan Times | By, New Delhi

Guess what’s Yami Gautam’s special Kolkata connection? No, it’s not playing a Bengali woman

Bollywood actor Yami Gautam has a special fan in Kolkata, who never misses a chance to shower her with appreciation and fan love. In return, the actor always lets him know when she’s about to visit the city.

Bollywood actor Yami Gautam has a die-hard fan in Kolkata, who has tattooed her name on his arm.
Updated on Aug 27, 2018 05:54 PM IST
Hindustan Times | By, New Delhi

Raksha Bandhan special: Fame never changed these bhai-behen bonds

On the occasion of Raksha Bandhan, popular faces from Indian television talk to us about their siblings, many of whom aren’t a part of showbiz — they still treat their star brothers or sisters the same as when they were kids.

Actor Karan Tacker with sister Sasha.
Updated on Aug 25, 2018 06:32 PM IST
Hindustan Times | ByRishabh Suri and Yashika Mathur, New Delhi

Special fan encounter in Australia leaves Ali Fazal grateful and inspired

The Bollywood actor recently judged the short film competition at the Indian Film Festival of Melbourne. Turns out that the filmmaker who won in that category is also a big fan of the actor.

Bollywood actor Ali Fazal was judging a short film competition at the Indian Film Festival of Melbourne.
Updated on Aug 23, 2018 05:29 PM IST
Hindustan Times | By, New Delhi

After Dilbar, Nora Fatehi plays a dance teacher in Bharat, takes inspiration from Helen

Having scored a hit item number in Satyameva Jayate, actor Nora Fatehi will soon be seen playing a Latina dance teacher and she’s currently shooting in Malta. The legendary dance diva Helen is her inspiration.

Helen and Nora Fatehi met at Salman Khan’s birthday party and the latter was blessed by the iconic former dancer-actor.
Updated on Aug 23, 2018 05:24 PM IST
Hindustan Times | By, New Delhi

Taapsee Pannu: My family is looking forward to seeing the Amritsari swag in Manmarziyaan

Bollywood actor Taapsee Pannu’s red-haired, feisty character in Manmarziyaan has got her family members thrilled. The actor, who is Punjabi, gets back to her roots with this film, which has been shot in Punjab.

Actor Taapsee Pannu plays the role of a Sikh girl, named Rumi, in her upcoming film Manmarziyaan.
Published on Aug 22, 2018 06:14 PM IST
Hindustan Times | By, New Delhi

Priyanka, Katrina, Jacqueline, or Anushka? Who can lead the Bollywood remake of Kill Bill?

Filmmakers and action directors tell us who they think can play Uma Thurman’s role best in the Bollywood remake of Kill Bill.

Uma Thurman played the iconic character of The Bride / Black Mamba / Beatrix Kiddo in the Kill Bill movies.
Updated on Aug 24, 2018 03:23 PM IST
Hindustan Times | ByShreya Mukherjee & Yashika Mathur, New Delhi

Post-natal weight gain gave Kanica Maheshwari the ‘misfit’ label in the industry

Actor Kanica Maheshwari talks about the hurdles which came her way after she became a mother.

Kanica Maheshwari is best known for her role of Meenakshi Raathi in the show Diya Aur Baati Hum.
Updated on Aug 13, 2018 05:43 PM IST
Hindustan Times | By, New Delhi

Shilpa Shetty Kundra advises youngsters: Learn to enjoy, don’t take life so seriously

Actor and entrepreneur Shilpa Shetty Kundra wants youngsters to be strong from within instead of following fashion trends.

Actor Shilpa Shetty feels that beauty cannot be defined by how one looks.
Updated on Aug 11, 2018 04:26 PM IST
Hindustan Times | By, New Delhi

Director Omung Kumar on the failure of Sanjay Dutt’s comeback film Bhoomi: It dampened my spirit

Filmmaker Omung Kumar says that not many people went to theatres to watch the film, says he tried to figure out what went wrong.

Filmmaker Omung Kumar will soon come up with another sports based story.(Amal Ks/ HT Photo)
Published on Aug 10, 2018 05:17 PM IST
Hindustan Times | By, New Delhi

Mohammad Nazim hits back at Krrip Suri after his comments on being dropped from a TV show

Actor Mohammad Nazim is not happy with comments that actor Krrip Suri has made and allegations of being thrown out of a show, which has taken him up.

Actor Mohammad Nazim will soon be seen in the show Udaan.
Updated on Aug 08, 2018 06:38 PM IST
Hindustan Times | By, New Delhi

Friendship Day 2018: Actors tell us about that one friend they’ve lost touch with

It’s that day of the year when friends celebrate their bond and take a vow to remain partners in crime. On this Friendship day, celebrities talk about how they’d love to get their dear pals back.

Actor Ssharad Malhotraa has lost touch with his friend Rahul Raichand
Updated on Aug 05, 2018 12:27 PM IST
Hindustan Times | By, New Delhi

Ali Abbas Zafar: Katrina was the best fit after Priyanka left Bharat

Filmmaker Ali Abbas Zafar talks about welcoming actor Katrina Kaif on board Bharat, co-starring Salman Khan, after actor Priyanka Chopra chose to exit — because, as per rumours, she’d marry singer Nick Jonas later this year.

Filmmaker Ali Abbas Zafar will once again direct Bollywood actor Katrina Kaif, after last year’s hit Tiger Zinda Hai.(Photo: Getty Images for DIFF)
Published on Jul 30, 2018 06:46 PM IST
Hindustan Times | By, New Delhi

Katrina Kaif was the best fit after Priyanka Chopra left Bharat, Says Ali Abbas Zafar

Filmmaker Ali Abbas Zafar talks about welcoming actor Katrina Kaif on board Bharat, co-starring Salman Khan, after actor Priyanka Chopra chose to exit — because, as per rumours, she’d marry singer Nick Jonas later this year.

Filmmaker Ali Abbas Zafar will once again direct Bollywood actor Katrina Kaif, after last year’s hit Tiger Zinda Hai.(Photo: Getty Images for DIFF)
Updated on Jul 30, 2018 08:47 PM IST
Hindustan Times | By, New Delhi

Nora Fatehi says she would rather give a hit song than a flop film

Actor Nora Fatehi talks about her recent hit track Dilbar and how she is not worried about not doing a lead role in Bollywood films often.

Actor Nora Fatehi is proud of her latest song Dilbar.
Updated on Jul 25, 2018 05:10 PM IST
Hindustan Times | By, New Delhi

Pataakha: Vishal Bhardwaj’s passion for storytelling amazes Sunil Grover

Actor comedian Sunil Grover talks about his experience of working with filmmaker Vishal Bhardwaj.

Actor Suniel Grover will play the role of Rajasthani man in next film.
Updated on Jul 25, 2018 05:02 PM IST
Hindustan Times | By, New Delhi

No matter how big the project is, Hiten Tejwani says he can never be satisfied

Actor Hiten Tejwani, who is a prominent face on Indian TV, will soon be seen in Karan Johar’s production venture, Kalank.

Actor Hiten Tejwani will soon be seen in Bollywood film Kalank.
Updated on Jul 25, 2018 04:52 PM IST
Hindustan Times | By, New Delhi

21 years of Yes Boss: Shah Rukh Khan will always be a good friend for me, says co-star Juhi Chawla

Actor Juhi Chawla Mehta goes down memory lane and recalls that Main Koi Aisa Geet Gaoon remains her favourite song from Yes Boss.

Actors Juhi Chawla Mehta and Shah Rukh have worked together on many films.
Updated on Jul 19, 2018 06:14 PM IST
Hindustan Times | By, New Delhi
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