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Jeffrey Archer immortalised his nearly 50-year friendship with Tiger Pataudi in the short story The Century.

Kareena Kapoor Khan continues to be one of India's most prominent brand and pop-culture icons.

Nana Patekar's anger and intensity were as real in life as they were in his performances. He was as brutally honest as the characters he portrayed.

Baththa turns a school toilet into the setting for an unlikely redemption story, turning itself into one of 2026's warmest feel-good entertainers.

'Nana Patekar's dedication and passion were unmatchable. I remember there was a dinner sequence and the chicken had gone stale. He ate the stale chicken instead of wasting time waiting for fresh food.'

From angry young men and ruthless gangsters to comic dons and broken patriarchs, Nana Patekar made almost every shade of a character his own.

Discover the latest movies and series hitting OTT platforms this week, like Spider-Man: Brand New Day and Steven Spielberg's Disclosure Day, alongside a diverse array of K-dramas, Hindi films, and regional Indian content.

Hurt and humiliation is skin deep in Reporting Live's truth-seeking, which is why its cynical view of a crusader's fate leaves no impact, notes Sukanya Verma.

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'I have lost not merely an exceptional artist, but an extraordinary human being and a dear friend, someone whose warmth and affection touched everyone around him. We spoke just eight days ago. I could never have imagined that it would be our last conversation.'

The Social Reckoning may lack the crackling energy of The Social Network, but Aaron Sorkin delivers a timely warning about what happens when a world-changing platform escapes the control of its creator.

Eyes tackles the serious issue of stalking and toxic relationships with a talented cast and a worthy premise, but its loose pacing and underdeveloped characters stop it from becoming the gripping procedural it could have been.

Never a crowd pleaser in the conventional sense, Nana Patekar's knack for not mincing words, if anything his brusque, take it-or-leave it persona -- which made his eccentricity a guilty pleasure of sorts -- contributed to his eminence, observes Sukanya Verma.

'Very few people are fortunate to make such a quick and quiet exit from the world. He would have been miserable in a hospital.'

He was intense on screen, equally intense on stage, and yet, from what I remember of those early days, remarkably at ease amongst ordinary people, remembers Air Commodore Nitin Sathe (retd).

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'There, the bodies of martyred soldiers were brought in. It was deeply distressing, as many of the bodies were in a bad state.'

'He always had a strange way of showing affection. He would shout at you first, and then somewhere between the third or fourth insult, you realised you were being hugged. He loved me and I loved him back.'

Looking back at Nana Patekar's remarkable life and illustrious career through a collection of photographs.

'People used to say he had a quick temper or acted out but anger only arises when things aren't organised.'

'I particularly remember the scene in Musthafa, where his insight and understanding helped me immensely in bringing a certain nuance and depth to my performance.'

'...He would have hated to be ill or to be hospitalised.'

That voice, that intensity, that honesty in every performance he was completely his own. Nana Patekar was truly one of a kind.'

No shade or genre was a roadblock for Nana Patekar. In fact, some of his movies only age well because we associate them with his terrific presence.

'It has been a very long time since I sat with him or met him. He was his own kind of person; he didn't mix much with anyone.'

'I still can't believe this can so suddenly happen to a man, as strong as him.'

'We all have to go someday. I don't know whether I will be here tomorrow. That time comes in the life of everyone. But before that time comes (we have to think, whether) am I able to do what I want to do? Have I made the effort?'

Esha Deol shares the deeply personal reason behind adopting her legendary father's name.

'When I heard loud claps from the audience, I had goosebumps. I was told it was a standing ovation.'

From Azhar and Sanju to Thackeray and Swatantrya Veer Savarkar, Bollywood has often struggled to tell controversial true stories without turning their subjects into heroes.

Singing sensation Arijit Singh is set to celebrate two decades in the Indian music industry with an ambitious nine-city India Tour in 2027.

'My comeback to films has nothing to do with the fact that I wanted money. I came back because of my kids, Rahul and Akshaye.'

Kiara Advani and Sidharth Malhotra are expanding their family, announcing their second pregnancy on Instagram, just a year after welcoming their daughter Saraayah.

Oscar-winning Hollywood actress Eva Marie Saint, celebrated for her iconic roles in On the Waterfront and Alfred Hitchcock's North by Northwest, has died at the age of 102.

Prabhas' highly anticipated cop action film Spirit is currently filming in Mumbai without its lead star.

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Drishyam - The Conclusion has made history by becoming Ajay Devgn's biggest box office opener with an astounding Rs 62.03 crores, also securing a spot among the Top-5 Bollywood openers of all time.

After a recent theatrical re-release, Avengers: Endgame has once again surpassed Avatar to reclaim its title as the highest-grossing movie of all time, generating USD 2.925 billion worldwide.

'I've been a recovering addict. I've been in recovery for the past six years. For most of my life, I have suffered from addiction.'

'Nobody wrote the dramatic turn like him. Nobody made plot twists, dysfunctional relationships and impossible coincidence so hard to put down.'

As Bethlehem Kudumba Unit reaches JioHotstar and Premalu remake reaches theatres, we rank Girish A D's films from good to awesome.

'...because of the character, how it was to be portrayed, the speech, the scenes.' 'There was a physicality involved because he was a TB patient who eventually had cancer and passed away.'

'Women shouldn't have to become experts in self-preservation simply to go to work and live their lives.'

Kainchi Dham is experiencing unprecedented traffic surges and gridlock, with vehicle queues stretching up to 20 kilometres, following a massive wave of spiritual interest sparked by the film Hanuman Ansh.

Drishyam: The Conclusion has remarkably outsmarted its Malayalam counterpart, Drishyam 3, by delivering a superior thriller that perfectly understands audience expectations for intricate plots and compelling twists.

Malaika Arora consistently delivers a masterclass in effortless style, proving that fashion can be glamorous in every setting.

Bigg Boss 6 contestant Imam Siddique has posted a letter to Salman Khan, seeking clarification and correction about mentioning his name on Bigg Boss 20.

Ajay Devgn's latest thriller, Drishyam: The Conclusion, has stormed the box office with a blockbuster opening.