Biswadeep Ghosh

The actress was a feminist icon long before we knew the meaning of feminism.

From 'Sadma' to 'Mr India', 'ChaalBaaz' to 'English Vinglish', here's looking at some of Sridevi's most significant contributions to Indian cinema.

A screenwriter, lyricist, actor, producer and director wrapped into one, Kishore Kumar will go down in history as the best musical and acting talent to have ever existed.

The greatest cricket tournament is about to begin and while analysts predict India will be a force to watch, the team also has considerable weak spots. Will this squad be able to repeat the feat of 1983?

Tabu’s craft transcends the film’s script and works immensely well in both masala and off-beat films

The IPL establishes that cricketers in their 30s or beyond are agile and energetic enough to coexist with, and often outshine, their counterparts in their 20s.

It is not that Bajpayee hasn't had failures. Yet, his ability to bounce back is commendable. His commitment to excellence and fuss-free attitude also stand out in an industry of bling.

John Abraham, with his good looks and rugged physique, has managed to crack the code of a sure-fire hit — nationalism!

A fabulous dancer, a graceful actor, a breath-taking beauty — Bollywood has not seen many like Madhuri. No wonder her fans long to see much more of her.

From a promising career in 2002 to no Bollywood hits since 2013, Vivek Oberoi's career has been going steadily downhill. A lot more than politics thus rides on his latest movie

He shocked the BJP with his relentless criticism of PM Modi. And now he's poised to take on his own former colleague Ravi Shankar Prasad in Patna Sahib, in a truly bombastic Bollywood-style clash.

The court has asked 20 questions, including whether TV shows are responsible for these affairs. The reasons are multiple. The search is often only one.

From nepotism to gender pay disparity, Kangana has never shied away from calling a spade a spade, even if that meant a controversy. How many of her colleagues can claim the same?

Devgn is among the most successful stars in the Hindi film industry. But his track record reveals his consistent growth as an actor, risking most unusual roles over the years.

India has faced repeated terrorist attacks and cowardly strikes. The list of known terrorist names is only growing longer. It's high time we put an end to this nefarious situation.

Hindi cinema has shown us several shades of passion over the decades. It has been liberating but today, it needs to do much more.

Priyanka Chopra appears in 'Isn't It Romantic'. But will the film justify the big buzz around the desi girl, who is celebrated abroad but yet has to see a huge Hollywood hit?

The golden era of Indian television, the 1980s, which saw some of the finest shows, was marked by a mix of passion and intellect, coming to the fore on DD's screen.

Model-turned-actress Neha Dhupia was trolled for her post-pregnancy weight gain. Such coverage and comments are shameful. But they can be logically expected, seeing how Bollywood functions today.

Compared to his peers Aamir and Shah Rukh Khan, Salman has hardly changed as an actor. That's true even in an age of furious filmi experimentation.

He had always thought divorce was a private affair. He was so very wrong.

The list of all those who have rejected being honoured with a Padma or returned their award later reads like a veritable Who's Who of modern India! It is only too fitting that Gita Mehta now join the club.

Freedom struggle, Partition, Bhagat Singh, East vs West and sports are only some of the most familiar themes in patriotic Hindi cinema.

Now that there are thread-bare reviews even of film trailers, the market is set to take a very capricious turn. It is even more crucial to not raise viewer expectations to the point where they come crashing down.

Some born evil, some luckless victims of an exploitative system — there's something captivating about the character of a dacoit that enamours filmmakers.

MS Dhoni has not sacrificed his humility at the altar of adulation. A folk hero now, he is still the world-famous next-door neighbor to many in Ranchi.

From 'Sameer' and 'Rahul Modi' to 'Langda Tyagi' and 'Sartaj' — Saif Ali Khan has shed stardom and experimented with various roles, emerging mostly with flying colours.

After a series of flops, the actor is now banking heavily on 'Why Cheat India'. His arc under the spotlight has been interesting, going from erotic to education now.

There are two types of achievers: silent and popular. The popular ones wear arrogance and brutishness on their sleeves. Can a BCCI-like ban be the answer to this ailment called 'stardom'?

With a 'historical', you get magnificent characters, spectacular war scenes, superb sets and unforgettable songs. But the sword has an edge: the risk of inaccuracies, and protests!