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Bollywood celebs 'proud' of women's hockey team's performance at Olympics

Hindi film personalities Shah Rukh Khan, Urmila Motondkar and Rahul Dholakia on Friday lauded Indian women's hockey team for their inspiring performance at the ongoing Tokyo Olympics 2020. The Indian women's hockey team made history by qualifying for their first Olympic semi-final but they lost 3-4 to Great Britain in a nail-biting match, today morning. Khan said even though the loss is heartbreaking, it's still a big achievement for the nation. "Heartbreak!!! But all reasons to hold our heads high. Well played Indian Women's Hockey Team. You all inspired everyone in India. That itself is a victory," he wrote. Actor-politician Matondkar said she salutes the journey of women's hockey team. "Proud of each one you. Salute to your journey. You all are great inspiration n hope each daughter of India and their parents #TeamIndia," she tweeted. Dholakia said the team stands as a winner for him. "Winners for me ! Well played! Sporting! You were fabulous in the field ! #IndianwomenHockey

Multiplexes appear ready to heal as curtains lift after long interval

According to industry experts, the absence of any new major release from Indian production houses is the biggest challenge multiplex operators face

Kolkata: What makes the City of Joy a favourite shooting destination

The City of Joy is currently busy hosting back-to-back shooting schedules of films with actors from different parts of the nation.

Indian movies 'Paka', 'Dug Dug' to debut at Toronto International Film Fest

Debutante filmmaker Nithin Lukose's feature film "Paka" and Ritwik Pareek's "Dug Dug" are the 2 Indian films to have been selected for the 2021 Toronto International Film Festival.

Hard knocks for soft power

The state is tightening its control over what we read, watch, hear or laugh at, says Vanita Kohli-Khandekar. Why not facilitate our soft power instead of clamping down on its strengths?

Pandemic has broken film music's hold over biz: Universal's Devraj Sanyal

Till the pandemic struck in March 2020, film music was over 70 per cent of the market. The restrictions around Covid meant that not many new films or music were released

Anil Ambani's studio eyes cinema earnings, lines up big movie releases

Reliance Big Entertainment, which has collaborated with Steven Spielberg, is hoping to release two Hindi-language films in theaters in the next three months.

Dilip Kumar: The sole supernova in Galaxy Bollywood

Yusuf Khan from Peshawar, aka Dilip Kumar, was completely believable in a wide range of roles in a span of 12 years at the height of his career covering 62 films in nearly 50 years

Remembering Dilip Kumar, the legendary actor, who has bowed out at 98

Dilip Kumar was Indian cinema's first and most influential Khan - an extraordinary force that inspired generations of actors

Legendary actor Dilip Kumar laid to rest with full state honours

This marks the end of an illustrious career as one of Indian cinema's most loved icons.

Dilip Kumar: Bollywood's tragedy king who evolved a new method of acting

Dilip Kumar, who passed away on Wednesday in Mumbai at the age of 98, was always the benchmark. He had a direct impact on many actors who worked in his time, from the forties to the nineties.

'Tragedy King' Dilip Kumar leaves behind a legacy to cherish forever

Bollywood's tragedy king Dilip Kumar breathed his last on Wednesday at Mumbai's PD Hinduja Hospital. The 98-year-old actor passed away due to various age-related ailments.

Dilip Kumar's passing away a loss to our cultural world, says PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday condoled the demise of legendary actor Dilip Kumar, saying he will be remembered as a cinematic legend and his passing away is a loss to our cultural world

Legendary actor Dilip Kumar passes away at 98 after prolonged illness

The Hindi cinema veteran was admitted to the Hinduja Hospital in June following episodes of breathlessness

Dilip Kumar's health is stable, still in ICU, says wife Saira Banu

Veteran actor Dilip Kumar, who has been admitted to the intensive care unit (ICU) of Mumbai's Hinduja Hospital, is stable, his wife Saira Banu said on Saturday.

Aamir Khan, Kiran Rao announce divorce, to co-parent their son Azad

Bollywood actor Aamir Khan and producer Kiran Rao announced their separation on Saturday. The couple, who has been married for 15 years, share a son Azad Rao Khan together

ED summons actress Yami Gautam in alleged forex violation case

An ED official said that she was summoned as it was found that she had received Rs 1.5 crore in her bank account from foreign countries

Naseeruddin Shah diagnosed with pneumonia, admitted to hospital

Naseeruddin Shah, 70, was admitted to Khar Hinduja hospital on Tuesday.

Ruhaan Rajput, a Low-Key Youth Web Sensation in The Showbiz Royalty

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Big screen battles

Book review of Bollywood Does Battle: The War Movie and the Indian Popular Imagination