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Monday, May 6, 2024
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Topic: Bollywood

Mughal-e-Azam director K Asif’s own life was as star-crossed as the lovers in his tale

K. Asif was directing a film that would’ve been even grander than his 1960 magnum opus Mughal-e-Azam. But he died on 9 March 1971, and the film remained incomplete.

Yamaha RX 100, the bike loved by Bollywood, bike enthusiasts and thieves alike

Launched in 1985, the RX 100’s sound, agility, reliability and lean beauty made it one of the most iconic bikes to hit the road.

Kaamyaab review: Sanjay Mishra delivers the goods in this bittersweet filmy story

Predictable but highly watchable, Hardik Mehta’s film shines with a strong cast and understated storytelling.

Diljit Dosanjh is an online stalker of white women – from Kylie Jenner to Ivanka Trump

Most laugh off the Punjabi ‘munda’ and his comments on women’s photos. But look closely, there is a dangerous pattern to Diljit Dosanjh’s behaviour.

Jalal Agha, the star kid who was averse to nepotism

On his death anniversary, ThePrint remembers the actor-director who would say no to roles if he got them through his famous actor father Agha.

Iftekhar, Bollywood’s favourite cop, was also an exceptional painter

On his 25th death anniversary, a look at the life of Hindi cinema's favourite upright, ethical police officer.

Spot boy Salim Shaikh is called ‘Action’ & loved Shashi Kapoor for bringing food for all

Screenwriter and filmmaker Rakesh Anand Bakshi in his new book, Director’s Diaries 2, interviews Salim Shaikh, who has worked for decades as a ‘spotboy’ in Bollywood and earned his own repute.

Why Indians don’t need filmy magazines for juicy Bollywood gossip anymore

Bollywood stars’ political views on the Narendra Modi government to romantic getaways of celebrities, you will find it all on your phone.

Amar Singh could connect Mulayam to Clinton. Now the famous middleman waits for Big B’s call

They don't make middlemen like Amar Singh anymore. If you had Amar Singh on your side, anything was possible, everything would get done.

Stop showing women as damsels in distress — VHP message to film and TV serial producers

VHP Matru Shakti, which works on women’s issues, says it is planning a campaign that aims to change the portrayal of women in TV serials and films.

On Camera

Air India reduces baggage allowance by 5-15 kg, bringing it in line with rest of industry

Air India’s new policy, effective from 2 May, introduces new weight limits for tickets in each of the different 'fare families' — Comfort, Comfort Plus, and Flex.

China builds road through Shaksgam Valley, India registers protest

New Delhi has, in past, too, objected to Chinese construction activities in Shaksgam Valley. Work in this strategic region gathered pace after the 2017 Doklam stand-off.

Frontrunner is letting the challenger define this poll campaign. Modi still hasn’t found a big theme

A theme has not yet emerged for BJP & people see lack of a contest, which makes it unexciting. For all these reasons, 2024 is turning out to be an unexpectedly theme-less election.