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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

Diljit Dosanjh: The Unsuitable Boy of Bollywood

Diljit Dosanjh is an unlikely hero for Bollywood. I can’t remember the last time someone with such son-of-the-soil appeal made it as a leading man in a mainstream film.

Karanjeet Kaur March 25, 2016

Pop Culture

Who Had the Most Fun at the Virushka Reception?

Shah Rukh Khan did a “Chaiya Chaiya”, Ranbir was seen using sign language, and Bhajji-Yuvi slayed at bhangra at the Virushka reception. Who was the coolest guest at the party?

Parthshri Arora March 22, 2016

Culture

Mumbai Meri Jaan: Kabhi Cushy, Kabhie Kaam

The first time I met Mumbai, I was looking at the city through keyholes that were actually the glassed domes of its fabled high-rises, tinted with expensive weekends. My second encounter with Mumbai was when I was between jobs. It was harsh and overwhelming – an eye-opening reality check into my privileges.

Runjhun Noopur March 17, 2016

Bollywood

Baadshah O Baadshah: 21 Years On, This Silly Action-Comedy is Our Go-To Film When We Just Need a Freakin’ Laugh

You rarely enjoy an Abbas-Mustan film for reasons that are not embarrassing. There’s no better evidence of that than Baadshah, a comic-action thriller that boasts of mistaken identities, magnetic shoes, and a private detective who is petrified of dogs.

Arré Bench March 13, 2016

Bollywood

From “Cool” Chain to Appreciate-My-Nipples Shirt: Why Shah Rukh Khan is 10/10 Even in the Most Outrageous Outfits

Shah Rukh introduced us to the world of see-through shirts, and if his matching fluorescent T-shirt and track pant sets in “Chance Pe Dance Maarle” from Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi didn’t inspire the philosophy of athleisure, I don’t know what did.

Preeti Vangani March 8, 2016

Bollywood

What Do Baazigar and Chachi 420 Have in Common With the Oscar-Winning Parasite?

Oscar-winning South Korean phenomenon Parasite, directed by Bong Joon-Ho, walks on a similar path as several Bollywood plots, focusing on ugly societal norms, class divide, and striking inequality. The only difference — our love for a sprinkling of masala.

Sayantan Mondal March 3, 2016