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Is Ayushmann Khurrana Bollywood’s Most Bankable Lead Right Now?

Ayushmann Khurrana is no stranger to playing the common man, the boy next door, right from Vicky Donor, to his latest release, Gulabo Sitabo. He has a crazy ability of making every character seem like it was tailor-made for him. As an actor, he's as bankable as they come.

Arré Bench May 12, 2016

Pop Culture

The Jinx of Jhoom Barabar Jhoom

On this day, ten years ago, Shaad Ali’s ambitious musical, Jhoom Barabar Jhoom, single-handedly sounded the death knell for five flourishing careers.

Poulomi Das May 10, 2016

Bollywood

Happy Birthday, Shahenshah: Lessons from the Baap of Avengers

Shahenshah, Amitabh Bachchan’s comeback vehicle, will go down in history for gifting the world two extraordinary pop-culture moments: a nocturnal avenger who wore the raddest costume ever, and a catchphrase that keeps on giving.

Poulomi Das May 10, 2016

Bollywood

Bunty Aur Babli: They Don’t Make Masala Films Like That Anymore

Before the age of socially conscious filmmaking dawned on us, Shaad Ali's Bunty Aur Babli, that completes 13 years this week, reminded Bollywood that it’s possible to make an entire film on just one word: fun.

Poulomi Das May 1, 2016

Bollywood

Abhishek Bachchan Does Not Deserve the Trolls, But He Doesn’t Deserve Multiple Comebacks Either

Abhishek Bachchan does not deserve the hate he gets, but he also does not deserve multiple “second chances”. He is charming and has the gift of the gab, but he is not an efficient actor. It’s time Bollywood stops celebrating his many comebacks.

Jackie Thakkar April 20, 2016

People

My 15 Minutes of Fame with Amitabh Bachchan

At an award function, I was assigned a seat right behind Amitabh Bachchan. And when the cameras turned towards us, I put my best face forward.

Vaibhav Vishal April 17, 2016

Fashion

It’s 2020. Can We Please Leave Priyanka Chopra Jonas and Her Neckline Alone?

A few days ago, Priyanka Chopra Jonas wore a Ralph and Russo fringed couture gown for the Grammys. The plunging neckline of the dress immediately broke the outrage internet. You see, the actress is a woman, so every square inch of skin she shows must first be approved by men – and protectors of sanskaar.

Sonali Kokra April 12, 2016

Pop Culture

Friendship Cancel with Twitter, Announces Amitabh Bachchan

It boggles the mind to think that India’s most adored superstar could be so touchy about something as superficial as a Twitter follower count. But losing those followers seems to have hurt AB more than the Bofors allegations and Nishabd combined.

Dushyant Shekhawat April 5, 2016

Pop Culture

Goodbye Review: Amitabh Bachchan Leads a Largely Charming Film

The Amitabh Bachchan led film wants to explore the aftermath of death, and bar a few sloppy moving parts, is largely charming and likeable.

Pradeep Menon April 1, 2016

Pop Culture

Runway 34 Review: Doesn’t Land as Well as it Could Have

Ajay Devgn stars and directs this latest film about a miraculous plane landing. But what is a good premise to begin with is eventually wasted in this caricaturist portrayal of a near accident and the intrigue surrounding it.

Takshi Mehta March 31, 2016