Bollywood Interview

Raghubir Yadav: ‘People Have Started Giving Attention To Good Work’

“I am working in the industry just for the purpose of learning, there is still a craving inside”, says veteran theatre-film actor Raghubir Yadav. With a career spanning over three decades, Raghubir Yadav made his digital debut this year with Amazon.

Will Drive-In Cinemas Be Back In India Post Lockdown? PictureTime’s Sushil Chaudhary Reveal

Post the lockdown induced by the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19), there are growing concerns in the film industry on how to ensure that the audiences return to cinema houses without compromising on health security. There is, however, one man who seems to..

Bollywood Screenwriters On How Storytelling Will Change Post COVID-19

Larger-than-life or realistic – what’s Bollywood or television without its stories? Like every industry in the world, the Indian entertainment industry is currently at a crossroads of change with the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) bringing the world to a grinding halt for

Will Sooryavanshi and ‘83 Release? Shibasish Sarkar of Reliance Entertainment Reveals

He is the final word in Reliance Entertainment, and at present is the Group Chief Executive Officer of Content, Digital and Gaming. His company had two big event films Sooryavanshi and ’83 ready for release in March and April but with

Meet Roshan Mathews, An Actor On An Unconventional Journey!

Back in 2015, when Aaadu was released in theatres, the audience had witnessed the handsome hunk, Roshan Mathews. With just a few scenes in the comedy entertainer, the actor vanished for two years and made an impressive comeback with the 2017

Thappad Actress Geetika Vidya On Women’s Day: One Day Not Enough To Celebrate Womanhood

Today, the entire world is celebrating International Women’s Day. Firstly, hats off to all women in the world for taking care of their loved ones and loving them unconditionally. In India, women are considered as goddesses but when it comes to

Bunty Aur Babli 2 Actress Sharvari: ‘There’s A Lot To Learn From Alia Bhatt’

‘I am my biggest critic. When I first watched my work in The Forgotten Army, I had lost objectivity to it. I didn’t know what was happening and was just looking at myself and saying, ‘God help me,’ Sharvari candidly confides in

‘Shah Rukh Khan Is Doing What The Government Should Be Doing’ – Sanjay Mishra

From television to films, veteran actor Sanjay Mishra has played many characters and entertained the audiences for years. But he considers his upcoming film Kaamyaab very close to his heart. The film is about a ‘character actor’ who wants to do

Kiara Advani: I Don’t Want To Allow Myself To Be Bogged Down By People’s Expectations

‘I look upto Kareena Kapoor Khan, she’s so iconic,’ delightfully quips Kiara Advani. Fresh from the success of Kabir Singh, the actress’s upcoming film has her sharing screen space with Bebo and ‘Khiladi’ Kumar Akshay Kumar. Come 2020 and we will

Saiee Manjrekar On Making Her Bollywood Debut With Dabangg 3: This Is What Destiny Wanted For Me

It’s her twinkling eyes and beaming smile which catches your attention first when you meet her. Unlike most other star kids, Saiee Manjrekar (daughter of acclaimed actors Mahesh and Medha Manjrekar) was always away from the prying eyes of media, until

Salman Khan On Saiee Manjrekar: I’ll Be Shocked If Industry Doesn’t Get A Big Star After Dabangg 3

Shutterbugs go click-click when Salman Khan arrives in his swanky Range Rover at Mumbai’s famous Mehboob Studios. Dressed in an olive-green tee and jeans, the actor leaves you in awe as he strikes a pose for the paparazzi before he settles

Rani Mukerji: Actors Should Retire When They Don’t Feel Challenged In Films

Dressed in a stunning floral dress and heels, Rani Mukerji doesn’t seem to have been touched by time. She settles herself comfortably on a couch and greets me with a heartwarming smile. There’s sparkle in her eyes despite back-to-back hectic rounds

IFFI 2019: Exclusive Interview With Kannada Actress Rashmika Mandanna (Watch Video)

Rashmika Mandanna, the resident ‘Kodava Beauty’ of Kannada cinema, attended the recently held 50th edition of the International Film Festival of India (IFFI 2019) in Goa, giving her die-hard fans a reason to rejoice. In an EXCLUSIVE interview with Shweta Parande, Managing

Nithya Menen On Favourite Role And Her Bollywood Dreams (Watch Video)

Nithya Menen is quite a familiar name now for Bollywood audiences, too. After enjoying success in south Indian films, Nithya made a grand debut in Bollywood with Mission Mangal. She is an actress with an amazing sense of finding good scripts

Rohit Shetty Opens Up About His Childhood Struggle: My Mother Had No Money To Pay My School Fees

The last session at the International Film Festival of India (IFFI) Goa ended with a bang with blockbuster director Rohit Shetty, moderated by senior journalist and film critic Mayank Shekhar. Speaking about his experience at IIFI, Rohit said, ”

‘Thondimuthalum Driksakshiyum’ Made Me What I Am Today, Says Sivadas Kannur!

Sivadas Kannur, the real-life police officer who left everyone impressed with his performance in ‘Thondimuthalum Driksakshiyum’, is having a busy time in Mollywood. In two years, he has etched his place in films by doing notable character roles with the most

Sidharth Malhotra On His Linkup Rumours: I Think It’s A Compliment

It won’t be wrong to call him, ‘Sidharth Malhotra 2.0’. Despite his last few films underperforming at the box office, the actor hasn’t let the failures deter him from experimenting with films that’s quite different from his perceived ‘urban boy’ image.

V Ravichandran Is Very Down To Earth, Says Aa Drushya Cinematographer Vinod Bharathi

Cinematographer Vinod Bharathi, a noted name in Kannada cinema, is in the limelight due to his latest film Aa Drushya, which arrived in theatres on Friday (November 8, 2019), opening to a decent response at the box office. The V Ravichandran

Premaloka Is My Favourite V Ravichandran Movie, Says Aa Drushya Actress Nisarga

Young actress Nisarga will be seen playing a key role in the eagerly awaited Aa Drushya, which marks her big-screen debut. The film, featuring V Ravichandran in the lead, has already created a fair deal of buzz among fans and this

 Tiger Shroff: To Work With Hrithik Roshan Was Always On My Bucket List

Just like his father, Tiger Shroff is a man of few words. Soft-spoken but articulate when it comes to expressing his thoughts. On screen, he dances like he’s got no bones and leaves our jaw dropped with his astonishing action sequences.

Sonam Kapoor: I Don’t Want Young Girls To Look At Actresses & Have Self-image Issues

‘I look like my mother but I smile like my father’, says Sonam Kapoor when asked about her father, Anil Kapoor post where he had shared a throwback picture of him and Sunita Kapoor from a magazine. Frank, honest and well-opinionated,

Dulquer Salmaan: I Don’t Think My Father Will Ever Act With Me In A Film

With his enticing personality and an endearing smile, Dulquer Salmaan is a charmer right from the word ‘go’. Unlike most actors, the handsome hunk chose a rather unconventional route by making his Bollywood debut with ‘Karwaan’ which released last year. The

Angad Bedi: I Want Karan Johar To Direct Me In A Film

‘I feel Amitabh Bachchan and Sachin Tendulkar were born to do what they do’, says Angad Bedi with excitement in his voice, when our conversation at one point, steers towards his experience of sharing screen space with the ‘Shahenshah’ of Bollywood.

Tahir Raj Bhasin: Directors Will Have A Tough Time To Typecast Me

‘The best is yet to come,’ says Tahir Raj Bhasin and breaks into a smile. His latest release, Nitesh Tiwari’s ‘Chhichhore’ has struck gold at the box office. The actor is elated with how his character Derek in the film has

Ayushmann Khurrana Was Once Called A ‘Flop’ Actor; This Is How He Changed The Game!

Hear the name ‘Ayushmann Khurrana’ and you are already prepared to watch something novel and exciting on the big screen. From playing a sperm-donor, a man suffering from erectile dysfunction to a cop, his filmography might be an object of envy

Chhichhore Is My Finest Film In My Career Of 30 Years – Sajid Nadiadwala

Producer-director Sajid Nadiadwala, who has spent more than three decades in the film industry, says that he loves cinema very much and it is a passion for him. “I make films not with the mind but with all my heart. I

Prabhas: Ajay Devgn, Ranbir Kapoor Warmly Welcomed Me When I Came To Bollywood For The First Time!

Despite the phenomenal success of the ‘Baahubali’ franchise, Prabhas is still the same person. A man of few words whose simplicity and down-to-earth nature completely bowls you over! At one point during our conversation with him, the superstar candidly confides, ‘I

Mrunal Thakur: I Want People To Talk About My Films Rather Than Being Trolled

‘Exurberant, confident and focused’- these words aptly decsribe Mrunal Thakur who became a household name as Bulbul with Ekta Kapoor’s popular TV soap, ‘Kumkum Bhagya’. When it came to taking her first step in the world of films, the actress dared

Abi Hassan On Nepotism: Kamal Haasan And My Dad Are Close, So People Just Assume Things

Young actor Abi Hassan, Nassar’s son, made his Kollywood debut with the recently-released Kadaram Kondan and began a new chapter in his life. The film, featuring Vikram as the feared Mr KK, opened to a good response at the box office

Films Like Article 15 Forces One To Think Over An Issue- Mohammed Zeeshan Ayyub

As ‘Article 15’ is getting some brilliant reviews, the excitement in Nishad’s voice can be heard quite evidently. Nishad, a character in Article 15 played by Mohammed Zeeshan Ayyub, stays for long in your mind after watching the film. Anubhav Sinha’s

Suriya And Karthi Are Hard-working And Grounded People, Says NGK Star Rakul Preet

Earlier this year, Rakul Preet suffered a setback when Dev underperformed at the ticket window and failed to click with the target audience. The film, marking her second collaboration with Theeran co-star Karthi, received mixed reviews which worked against it. With

PM Narendra Modi Director Omung Kumar Says He Was Hurt When The Film Got Banned

PM Narendra Modi, featuring actor Vivek Oberoi in the titular role, hit screens on Friday (May 24, 2019) and opened to a decent response at the box office. The film, directed by Omung Kumar, was originally supposed to release on April

Pranutan: The Biggest Misconception Is That Actors Are Jealous Of Each Other

With a twinkle in her eye, Pranutan reveals that she is a huge fan of ‘Andaz Apna Apna’, so much so that she has it recorded and watches it in every three days. As a kid, the actress recalls breaking into

Nani Is An Extremely Dedicated And Versatile Performer, Says Jersey Star Shraddha Srinath

Shraddha Srinath, who of the most talented prominent actresses in Sandalwood, has made her Tollywood debut with Jersey which hit screens today (April 19, 2019) amidst much fanfare. The film, directed by Gowtham Tinnauri, has her paired opposite Nani which has

Abhimanyu Dassani: I Don’t Want To Be The Next Hot Thing!

“For me, these tags don’t matter. I know that I have done it on my own. If I had to prove something to someone, then, of course, it would matter. But I don’t have to do. My biggest critics are in

Post Badla,Tony Luke Gets Candid In An Exclusive Interview: Character Roles Fulfill Me As An Actor

It won’t be wrong to call him the new ‘crush’ of the town! With drool-worthy looks and a magnetic personality, Tony Luke has already wooed us over with his Hindi film debut in Amitabh Bachchan-Taapsee Pannu starrer Badla. From setting new

Elena Fernandes: Ranveer Singh Is Very Warm, Kind & Encouraging

She’s a model, an actor and a legal geek all rolled into one! We are talking about supermodel-actor Elena Fernandes who has been the face for many brand compaigns in fashion and beauty and wooed hearts with her stunning magazine covers

Vicky Kaushal: The Industry Or Audience Doesn’t Stereotype You; It’s You Who Do That To Yourself

Vicky Kaushal’s latest release ‘Uri: The Surgical Strike’ has kick-started the year 2019 with a bang and set the cash registers ringing at the box office. Not to forget, the applause and cheers from all nooks and corners! The actor is

Emraan Hashmi: Biopics Often End Up As A Caricature Of Who The Actual Person Is

‘I was always more than a serial-kisser. But this tag became amusing to people and that became a sort of label that they associated me with,’ quips Emraan Hashmi when the conversation begins with his 2.0 version. He’s unapologetic about his

Vicky Kaushal Credits His Success To Working With Very Versatile Directors In His Career!

In an industry where the N-word often raises its ugly head, Vicky Kaushal has debunked this theory and how! Despite being action-director Sham Khaushal’s son, the actor had his own share of struggle when it came to chasing his Bollywood dreams.

Emraan Hashmi: I Don’t Take My Films Back Home

“After watching the trailer of Cheat India, a lot of people messaged me and told me that it’s a very refreshing Emraan Hashmi 2.0,” says the actor with a spark in his eyes. Lately, the stark difference in his choice of films

Kritika Kamra On #MeToo: It’s High Time People Are Named & Not Restricted To Hushed Tones

Over the last few weeks, the Me Too movement has gained momentum all across the nation with women from all walks of life calling out men who have sexually harassed them. Speaking about the entertainment industry, after Tanushree Dutta levelled sexual

Aayush Sharma: Salman Khan Always Wanted Me To Learn From Him & Fly Away The Day I Get Launched

Aayush Sharma may be known for his political lineage and for being superstar Salman Khan’s brother-in-law, but the actor confesses that the break into films didn’t come easy. He admits that he never looked at the profession of acting seriously until