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The new bad boy of B-town: Aurangzeb joins Gabbar and Mogambo in infamy

The sixth Mughal emperor, Aurangazeb, is the hot villain in Indian cinema now. But what do our favourite villains say about us?

Veteran actor, film-maker Manoj Kumar cremated with state honours in Juhu

Family and close friends from the Hindi movie industry, including Ashoke Pandit, Prem Chopra and others, paid their final respects to late actor Manoj Kumar at his residence here on Saturday. The veteran actor-filmmaker died on Friday due to age-related issues at Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani hospital. He was 87. A photo of a young Kumar was placed at the entrance of his building premises for everyone to offer their last respects. An ambulance carrying mortal remains of Kumar decorated in tri-colour flowers left the actor's residence at about 10:30 am for the funeral, to be held at Pawan Hans crematorium in suburban Juhu. On Friday, veteran actors Dharmendra, Prem Chopra, filmmakers Madhur Bhandarkar, Farah Khan with her brother Sajid Khan, and others arrived at Kumar's residence to offer their condolences. Kumar was known as 'Bharat Kumar' among his fans for his roles in a series of patriotic films like "Shaheed", "Upkar", Purab Aur Paschim and Roti, Kapda aur Makaan, among others.

Best of BS Opinion: As populists pound the podium, common sense retreats

Today's columns revolve around the backlash to globalisation that has made populism popular, even when it flies in the face of the people's best interests

Mr Bharat, India, Bharat: Patriotism through Manoj Kumar's cinematic lens

This isn't an obituary of Manoj Kumar. It's about the influence he had in defining patriotism for two generations of Indians across our most perilous decade, say from 1962 to 1972

Manoj Kumar passes away at 87: Celebs pay tribute to the veteran actor

Veteran actor-filmmaker Manoj Kumar passed away at the age of 87 in Mumbai's Kokilaben Hospital on Friday. From Bollywood stars to PM Modi, tributes are pouring in for the legendary actor.

Manoj Kumar: Iconic actor-filmmaker who infused patriotism into cinema

Manoj Kumar will forever be Bharat for generations of filmgoers, an actor-filmmaker who framed his patriotism in celluloid just as a nascent India was coming into its own and beginning to realise its dreams and potential. It was a fortuitous happenstance for the filmmaker who channelled his Partition angst to tell stories of an evolving India in films such as Upkar, Purab Aur Paschim and Roti, Kapda aur Makaan in the mid 1960s and 1970s. They were all blockbusters, finding a ready audience at the time and each helping carve a niche all his own. Kumar died in a Mumbai hospital in the early hours of Friday. He was 87, a one-time star battling multiple health issues who had long retreated into the shadows. His screen name was Bharat in several films, a cleverly chosen moniker that fused into his identity as a filmmaker and an actor and he came to be known as Bharat Kumar' to many. Kumar, who found many takers for his brand of patriotic idealism, was also the romantic hero of films such

Patriotic Hindi cinema icon Manoj Kumar dies at 87 in Mumbai hospital

Veteran actor and filmmaker Manoj Kumar, known for his patriotic roles and iconic films like Shaheed and Kranti, died of a heart attack at 87 in Mumbai's Kokilaben Hospital

Box office collection: Sikandar vs L2: Empuraan, which film earned more?

The industry was expecting the year's biggest movie battle when L2: Empuraan and Sikandar hit theaters. It is evident that L2: Empuraan reigned supreme while Sikandar is having difficulties

L2: Empuraan box office collection day 7: Mohanlal's movie crosses 250 cr

After seven days of its release and being involved in several controversies, Mohanlal's movie is not slowing down at the box office and has emerged as highest earning Malayalam film

Raj Thackeray's MNS protests against Abir Gulaal for casting Fawad Khan

Maharashtra Navnirman Sena, led by Raj Thackeray, opposed the release of Abir Gulaal featuring Fawad Khan, reaffirming its long-standing stance against films starring Pakistani actors

Sunny Deol believes B'wood filmmakers lack passion and belief, here's why?

In an interview with film trade analyst Komal Nahta, Sunny Deol discussed about his upcoming releases and said, "The passion that we possessed in our industry is somewhat lacking now"

Kiran Rao's Laapataa Ladies faces plagiarism with Arabic film, Burqa City

A video went viral with Kiran Rao's Laapataa Ladies visuals resembling the 2019 Arabic film 'Burqa City', leading to accusations of plagiarism. On March 1, 2024, the Kiran Rao-directed film was releas

Saif Ali Khan stabbing: Accused files bail plea, claims case is 'false'

In his plea, submitted through his lawyer, Ajay Gawali, Shehzad claims that he is innocent and that the case against him is fabricated

Raid 2 teaser out: Ajay Devgn returns as Amay Patnaik in crime thriller

Raid 2 teaser has been released today. Ajay Devgn who played the role of Amay Patnaik, returns with his 75th raid. This time he is clashing with politician Dadabhai, played by Riteish Deshmukh

Prabhas to marry Hyderabad businessman's daughter soon? Details here

According to reports, the 45-year-old Baahubali actor is not marrying her co-star Anushka Shetty, but the daughter of a prominent businessman from Hyderabad

Bus hits Aishwarya Rai Bachchan's car in Mumbai; no injuries reported

A bus hit Bollywood actor Aishwarya Rai Bachchan's luxury car in Mumbai's Juhu suburb on Wednesday, an official said, adding nobody was injured in the accident. A video showing the high-end car, with the Brihanmumbai Electric Supply and Transport (BEST) undertaking's ubiquitous red bus behind it, went viral on social media. Sources said Aishwarya was not in the car, which was hit by the bus from behind. The video shows the car, which apparently did not suffer any major damage due to the bump from the bus, speeding off a while later. After the accident, a bouncer (a type of security guard) from a bungalow near megastar Amitabh Bachchan's residence on Juhu Tara Road came out and slapped the bus driver, a BEST official said. According to the official, the bus left the Juhu Depot and as its reached near Amitabh Bachchan's residence, it hit the high-end car. "The bus driver got down to see the damage suffered by the car. At this point, a bouncer from a nearby bungalow came out and sla

Neha Kakkar booed in Melbourne after 3-hour delay, breaks down on stage

Singer Neha Kakkar faced audience backlash after arriving three hours late to her Melbourne concert, leading to an emotional on-stage apology

Sonu Sood's wife, her nephew injured in a car accident, actor reacts

Sonu Sood's wife, Sonali, and her sister, Sumita Salve, met with an accident while heading home from Nagpur airport. The 51-year-old actor reacted to the incident

'Chhaava' screening in Parliament likely on Thursday, PM Modi to attend

The report suggests that the entire cast and crew of the film including Vicky Kaushal, Akshaye Khanna, and others will also be attending this special screening

Emraan Hashmi confirms Awarapan 2 release date, movie to release next year

On the occasion of his birthday, Emraan Hashmi announced the sequel of his most critically acclaimed movie, Awarapan 2. Here's all you need to know