'Once Mohanlal's ever-swelling entourage grasped his enormous worth, once it realized that the innate Mohanlal appeal could be profited from, it set about to exploit, to make uproars, to create the Mohanlal brand.' 'And he wasn't meant to be a brand. He was meant to be an artist, a tireless explorer of the unique seas inside him,' asserts Sreehari Nair.
Farhan Akhtar, in first person, about the role that transformed his career as an actor.
In 1989 when Bajaj came out with their legendary and elegant Hamara Bajaj campaign, that looked more at apna India, rather than the scooter, and at all hues of scootered Indians, it drew millions of eyeballs and was brilliantly successful.
Kumbalangi Nights is one of those movies that will put you in a good mood every time you watch it, promises Anita Aikara.
'It was one of the greatest learnings in my life to see someone like the great Amitabh Bachchan go through such a tough phase.' 'He had been there, done it all and really didn't need to prove himself.' 'Yet, he channelised it all and came out with one of his best performances,' Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra tells Savera R Someshwar/Rediff.com in a fascinating conversation about the films he has made and the actors he has worked with.
Epic volcanoes, breathtaking beaches and otherworldly canyons... Feast your eyes on fine photography! Agora, a free photography app, recently held its #Landscape2020 contest. The competition, which ran from June 19 until July 3, encouraged photographers to share images they've taken of stunning scenery around the world. Octavi Royo, Agora's CEO & co-founder, said: 'Nature surrounds us and protects us. The #Landscape2020 photos will pass through your eyes to impact directly into your heart.' Scroll through to see the amazing shots.
Amit Mistry was a wicked actor, someone who could chance a broken arm, who could take deep dives, who could ram his head into walls, all without bothering about the outcome. And, as with that closing bit, the knowledge of where he might have arrived at eludes us now, observes Sreehari Nair.
Manish Malhotra has been wowing us with his onscreen fashion designs for 30 years.
Sukanya Verma feels wonderment for Dil Se's fabulous, flawless frames, and she tells us why.
'I knew things were not going well, but there was always that hope.'
Anita Dongre brings back the magic of traditional Indian weaves and embroidery in a modern new avatar. Check out her collection for Lakm Fashion Week Winter/Festive 2015.
Remember that everything originates from a thought, everything is just a thought, until you act on it, and thoughts can be changed.
Customised, personalised products -- objects that are quirky, fun and completely unique -- are the current rage in gifting.
Can't get over Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh's effortless style? The credit goes to this bunch of talented people.
The OnePlus 7 is a leader by natural selection. Just don't expect any surprise enhancements, says Veer Arjun Singh.
A common interest in literature often leads to new bonds with people you'd never otherwise meet.
'Nimble humour, shuddh desi zingers, refreshing flippancy and a lively blend of small-town quirk and orthodoxy.' Sukanya Verma applauds Bala.
'The government may backpedal for now to stave off bad international press and diplomatic demarches, but that it will go ahead with putting religion at the centre of citizenship rules is certain.' 'For it is convinced that this is the magic bullet that will ensure its return to power in 2024,' says Saisuresh Sivaswamy.
Bohemian Rhapsody's crowd-pleasing nostalgia cheers Freddie Mercury's exhilarating sound and infectious power play with such all-out gusto, you WILL break free all over again, says Sukanya Verma.
The model has finally spoken out about the depression and alienation she suffered in her teenage years.
Not only do Modi and Trump's personalities overshadow the high offices they hold, the way they attack people and speak are very similar, observes Karan Thapar.
Skoda's Kodiaq is the newest kid on the block and promises to give the aforesaid SUVs a run for their money. Will it? Indian automobile website MotorBeam.com finds out.
'Just as success is not real, I believe failures are also not real.' 'It's just like opinions of people who don't really know you.'
Who are the big winners of the night? We tell you!
With over six million followers on her Instagram page, Alexis Ren, 19 is the girl of the moment.
Bollywood remembers their daddies on Father's Day.
The Volvo V90 Cross Country could make Indians fall in love with station wagons, says P Tharyan.
'As I suspected, I had way, way too much clothing, which you would never know from what I actually wear,' says Mitali Saran.
In the snow clad Jungfraujoch, Geetanjali Krishna walks straight into a scene from a Bollywood film -- a buxom beauty in a green chiffon sari.
The film is an utterly delightful and fresh take on the classic fairy tale -- Snow White.
Get inspired from Bollywood beauties this wedding season!
Bollywood's favourite designer showed that fashion has a heart too!
I am sad Kundan Shah is no more. I am sad he couldn't make the kind of films he wanted. But I am also grateful. He made me laugh. He made me cry. He made me believe in Hum Honge Kamyab and the power of a shooting star. Sukanya Verma salutes Kundan Shah.
Besides the car's price, fuel efficiency is of utmost importance for buyers as it's a long time recurring expense.
'Mumbai is very different from the rest of India. It can be ruthless if you don't have work or friends. The struggle time and times of disappointment are horrific and can break you.'
Welcome to the weekly fashion round-up, where we bring you the latest on supermodels, style, designers and everything in-between!
With fake products and machine-made mirrors making its way into the market, an age-old art form is under threat.
'Bollywood feels like a dream.' 'I never thought I would be a part of it, but I am glad that I am.'
'What is forgotten but is actually as important for a society's long run success is morality.' 'Morals and trust are the nuts and bolts of an economy.' 'Without those you can get short run success, but not long-run development.'
Jacques Kallis's new look makes him look 20 years younger, feels teammate Morne Morkel. And, what is this new change that is getting Kallis so much attention?
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