From Neerja’s bravery to Kia’s role reversal, Bollywood finally embraced feminism in 2016
Another year is about to end, and it’s time to analyse the best and worst performances, applauding the ones deserving and honour the ones that…
Editor’s Blog
Saifeena face flak for their newborn’s name: Has social media become a hub of intolerance?
This morning brought in the most revered news in the world of Bollywood, the one that we all, fans, paparazzi, and stars alike, were waiting…
The lethal father-son duos in Bollywood; Taking talents through generations
We are about to enter the New Year, and the first treat that we will be receiving is ‘Kaabil’, which is yet another offering from…
Redefining disabilities in Bollywood; Hrithik and Yami break stereotypes & smile away to life
We had been awaiting the trailer of ‘Kaabil’ since a long time. Reason one being, it marked the return of Rakesh Roshan and Hrithik Roshan’s…
Breakups in the new-gen Bollywood; Celebration of freedom or suppression of pain?
In 2009, ‘Love Aaj Kal’ created a new trend with the song ‘Chor Bazaari’, and made breaking up and still staying friends cool. Not many…
Is age really just a number for Bollywood actresses, or a confinement?
Madhuri Dixit in ‘Aaja Nachle’, Aishwarya Rai in ‘Ae Dil Hai Mushkil’, Sridevi in ‘English Vinglish’, and Tabu in ‘Haider’. What do you think is…
Cat fight reports: Sexist bytes blown out of proportion or genuine ego tiffs
Cat fights are a normal occurrence in the tinsel town of Bollywood. Every second day, there is a piece in media platforms, whether digital or…
From ‘Anand’ to ‘Ae Dil Hai Mushkil’; Bollywood’s portrayal of diseases and disorders
The year was 1971. The movie was the legendary and tear-inducing story of ‘Anand’ by Hrishikesh Mukherjee, played to perfection by none other than the…
Bling, Boom, and The Grandeur of Festivals in Bollywood
Bollywood has always been a source of inspiration for the real lives of us mere mortals. Be it the weddings, or even occasions as simple…
Bollywood lyricists; a lost world in the glamour of singers and musicians
Yesterday, the much-awaited number of ‘Half Girlfriend’, ‘Phir Bhi Tumko Chahunga’ was unveiled. The soulful voice of Arijit struck chords of our hearts yet again,…
Love in the times of breakups; Bollywood love stories that survived in spite of the odds
The year 2016 has been one of breakups and call-it-offs in Bollywood. Indeed, the tinsel town has seen its fair share of hook ups and…
Yashraj’s ‘DDLJ’ romance goes ‘Befikre’, but makes hearts beat just the same
DDLJ (1995): Raj flirts, Simran refutes, none cross the line, and eventually fall head over heels in love, in spite of being polar opposites. Befikre…
The conflict between good and evil, Rama and Ravana, and the theme of Dussehra in Bollywood
Vijayadashmi, Dussehra, Ayudhapuja. Numerous names, same significance. The day when the win of Rama over Ravana, good over evil, is celebrated with gusto. However, this…
An open letter to Abhijeet Bhattacharya: How about calming down a bit, sir?
Dear Abhijeet Bhattacharya, Greetings from a fan who once cherished your voice and now feels bad about it. Now that you’ve vented so much of…
#UriAttacks: Is entertainment industry the softest target for everyone?
The recent #UriAttacks left 18 soldiers dead, with their families bereaved. Everyone, including the netizens of India, was shocked, and condemned the cowardly attack. However,…
