On 'Veere Di Wedding' And What Could Come Next
Sal Salam discusses the controversial hit, its detractors, and how the film could shake up the status quo.
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Special Column: The Rousing, Troubling Spectacle of 'Padmaavat'
Sal Salam writes about the pleasures and pains of Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s beleaguered epic.
Read MoreIn Praise Of Karan Johar And 'Ae Dil Hai Mushkil'
Why Karan Johar is a great, significant filmmaker who does not get his due, and why Ae Dil Hai Mushkil ranks as his finest work. A BollyBrit® exclusive by Sal Salam.
Read MoreRanbir Kapoor: The Rise. The Fall. The Resurgence.
Charting the rise and fall of the once much revered RK scion, and why he's still one of the best actors in the business. A BollyBrit® exclusive by Zee Mitha.
Read MoreFallen Heroine
Is Bollywood responsible for the exploitation and disempowerment of women? A BollyBrit® exclusive by Yashvee Kalia.
Read MoreCandid Comment: When It’s Good Enough For You, But Not For Them
When stars turn around and insist there is no value in watching Hindi films (apparently even the ones they themselves make!). It’s alright for you, the viewer, but certainly not worthy of their time. Columnist Brook says it how it is.
Read MoreBollyBrit® Comment: The Hrithik–Kangana Soap Opera
Team Ranaut or Team Roshan? What do we think of all this unfolding drama?
Read MoreBeloved Works Of Literature We’d Like To See Adapted Into Bollywood films – Part V
In our exclusive five part series, Guest Columnist Sal Salam lists beloved works of literature they’d like to see adapted into Bollywood films. Their final choice? Ranbir-Priyanka in Jhumpa Lahiri's Unaccustomed Earth!
Read MoreBollywood Adaptations Of 'Alice’s Adventures In Wonderland'
Just ahead of the upcoming Disney sequel, columnist Pankaj compares popular Bollywood characters to Lewis Carroll's classic children's novel character Alice from Alice In Wonderland, and comes up with some fascinating observations.
Read MoreBeloved Works Of Literature We’d Like To See Adapted Into Bollywood films – Part IV
In our five part series, Guest Columnist Sal Salam lists beloved works of literature they’d like to see adapted into Bollywood films. Their penultimate choice? Sonam-Aditya-Rishi-Juhi in Jane Austen's Persuasion!
Read MoreBeloved Works Of Literature We’d Like To See Adapted Into Bollywood films – Part III
In the third of our five part series, Guest Columnist Sal Salam lists beloved works of literature they’d like to see adapted into Bollywood films. This week's fantasy adaptation? Amitabh-Tabu-Deepika-Richa in King Lear!
Read MoreRevisiting The Classic That Was 'Deewar'
We revisit Deewar, and columnist An Josh dissects why even today the film, stands above the multiplex-pleasing, Hollywood-bastardized story-telling of present times.
Read MoreBeloved Works Of Literature We’d Like To See Adapted Into Bollywood films – Part II
In the second of our five part series, Guest Columnist Sal Salam lists beloved works of literature they’d like to see adapted into Bollywood films. This week's fantasy adaptation? Ranbir-Aishwarya in The Age Of Innocence!
Read MoreBeloved Works Of Literature We’d Like To See Adapted Into Bollywood films – Part I
In the first of our five part series, Guest Columnist Sal Salam lists beloved works of literature they’d like to see adapted into Bollywood films. His first choice? Ranveer-Kareena in Emily Brontë's Wuthering Heights!
Read MoreRishi Kapoor – India's National Treasure Comes Full Circle in Kapoor & Sons
With 'Kapoor & Sons' releasing this week, it seems apt to talk about Rishi Kapoor's cinematic journey – from podgy teenager in Mera Naam Joker to grumpy ol' grandad in Kapoor & Sons. Zee Mitha pens her thoughts on the affable Kapoor exclusively for BollyBrit®.
Read MoreDid Parineeti Chopra's Weight Loss Make Her A Bad Role Model?
Not only do her recent statements reek of personal insecurities and serious self-esteem and body image issues, but they portray the wrong message and make her an extremely bad role model for girls worldwide. BollyBrit's Samarpita Dutta gets candid.
Read More'Neerja' Special: Sonam Kapoor, On The Role Of A Lifetime
Sonam Kapoor chats to BollyBrit® and gets candid on how difficult it was to be a part of the harrowing true story of national heroine, Neerja Bhanot. Includes interview, videos, stills and more!
Read More30's The New 20 For Bollywood's Leading Ladies
What do Deepika, Priyanka, Kangana, Katrina, Kareena, Anushka, Sonakshi and Sonam have in common? They're all nearing 30 or above and are firmly at the top of their game. A welcome trend writes BollyBrit®'s Samarpita.
Read MoreThe Rise Of Varun Dhawan & Ranveer Singh
Charting the meteoric rise of heirs apparent Varun Dhawan and Ranveer Singh into SUPER stardom. A BollyBrit® exclusive by Sal Salam.
Read MoreWhy Do We Love Celebrities Who Behave Badly?
If you’re moderately attractive and capable of providing entertainment, we will literally let you get away with murder to avoid the inconvenience of revoking your Fame Card. An EYE OPENING exclusive by Brooke Anderson.
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