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Justin Joseph Rao
Justin Rao writes on all things Bollywood at Indian Express Online. An alumna of ACJ, he has keen interest in exploring industry features, long form interviews and spreading arms like Shah Rukh Khan. You can follow him on Twitter @JustinJRao
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Inside Pathaan fan screening: Shah Rukh Khan scripts fairytale comeback, arrives with firecrackers and oodles of charm
January 25,2023 12:59:47 PM
What do you do early on January 25 morning if you are a Shah Rukh Khan fan? Head to the theatre closest to you to watch Pathaan, and if your name is Aamir Khan, you will be the first man in.
Wed, Jan 25, 2023
Ranbir Kapoor on why he waited a decade to do Tu Jhoothi Main Makkaar: ‘Can hide behind characters like Sanju, Rockstar but in rom-coms…’
January 23,2023 15:58:18 PM
Ranbir Kapoor has tasted repeated success in the rom-com genre with films like Bachna Ae Haseeno, Ajab Prem Ki Ghazab Kahani, Anjaana Anjaani and Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani.
Mon, Jan 23, 2023
Emraan Hashmi says Akshay Kumar was a ‘farishta’ during his son’s cancer battle: ‘He was first to call, stood by my family’
January 22,2023 18:20:21 PM
Emraan Hashmi's son Ayaan was diagnosed with first-stage cancer in 2014. In 2019, he was declared cancer free.
Sun, Jan 22, 2023
Akshay Kumar welcomes PM Modi asking party workers to avoid ‘unnecessary comments on films’: ‘He is our biggest influencer’
January 22,2023 17:44:04 PM
Akshay Kumar said that PM Narendra Modi's comments will prove 'to be great for the industry'. Bollywood Pathaan is the latest film to get censure from members of the BJP.
Sun, Jan 22, 2023
Rakul Preet Singh says people shouldn’t play ‘blame game’ amid the narrative of Hindi films not working: ‘Every industry is going through a phase’
January 20,2023 08:14:34 AM
Rakul Preet Singh is currently gearing up for the release of her feature film Chhatriwali, billed as a slice-of-life drama.
Fri, Jan 20, 2023
Exclusive | Mita Vashisht on fighting single woman stereotype: ‘Women thought I’m going to run away with their husbands’
January 20,2023 08:08:47 AM
Mita Vasisht says there is a misconception of what it means to be a female artiste in the film industry, often looked down upon as a place where actresses are "just dumb."
Fri, Jan 20, 2023
Exclusive | Shahid Kapoor says his Farzi character is an artiste ‘frustrated’ about not being recognised: ‘My 18-year-old self could relate to it’
January 19,2023 08:10:37 AM
Shahid Kapoor will make his OTT debut with Prime Video series Farzi, scheduled to release on February 10.
Thu, Jan 19, 2023
Film bodies say ‘big boost of confidence’ after PM Modi cautions party workers to avoid ‘unnecessary comments on films’: ‘Duty now to not show things which can offend people’
January 18,2023 19:33:53 PM
Prime Minister Narendra Modi's remarks come amid the boycott call against Shah Rukh Khan and Deepika Padukone’s upcoming movie Pathaan by a few senior BJP leaders.
Wed, Jan 18, 2023
Regina Cassandra says she’s stereotyped for being an actress: ‘When it comes to dating in South, mothers of guys have said ‘but she’s an actor’
January 18,2023 16:00:03 PM
Regina Cassandra is currently gearing up for the release of her ZEE5 series Jaanbaaz Hindustan Ke.
Wed, Jan 18, 2023
Exclusive | Vijay Sethupathi was ‘nervous’ on first day of Jawan shoot: ‘Shah Rukh Khan didn’t have a scene, but came to make me comfortable’
January 18,2023 14:22:11 PM
Vijay Sethupathi, who will lock horns with Shah Rukh Khan in Jawan, is currently gearing up for his OTT debut with Prime Video's Farzi, co-starring Shahid Kapoor.
Wed, Jan 18, 2023
RRR’s long and extraordinary road to Oscars, Golden Globes: How a Telugu film became a shared global emotion
January 13,2023 08:09:14 AM
SS Rajamouli's RRR is hoping to bag nominations at the Academy Awards, where it has also been shortlisted in the Best Original Song category.
Sat, Jan 14, 2023
Exclusive| Sanam Saeed says ‘whole of Pakistan’ raised on Bollywood: ‘We know Madhubala to Deepika Padukone, but India doesn’t know what happens in Pak’
January 12,2023 08:10:10 AM
Sanam Saeed shot to fame with Indian audience with her hit TV show Zindagi Gulzar Hai, co-starring Fawad Khan.
Thu, Jan 12, 2023
Abhay Deol says he is not ‘much of an outcast’ in industry anymore: ‘They weren’t rude, but being rebel doesn’t translate well’
January 11,2023 08:00:56 AM
Abhay Deol, once billed as the poster boy of indie cinema, says he has become less dissenting with time but more hopeful.
Wed, Jan 11, 2023
Sidharth Malhotra answers what’s his ‘mission in personal life’ amid wedding rumours: ‘For now it is…’
January 09,2023 19:31:10 PM
Sidharth Malhotra and Kiara Advani, who have been dating for years now, have never made their relationship official.
Mon, Jan 09, 2023
Adivi Sesh on CBFC removing RAW from Pathaan and if Goodachari 2 will be careful: ‘Ours is different agency’
January 09,2023 16:23:37 PM
Adivi Sesh was in Mumbai to announce Goodachari 2 and showcase its pre-vision video.
Mon, Jan 09, 2023
Exclusive| Joyland actor Sarwat Gilani says Indian and Pak artistes shouldn’t give up on hope: ‘We will penetrate through this hate’
January 06,2023 08:02:05 AM
Sarwat Gilani is currently basking in the glory of her feature film Joyland, which is gaining tremendous Oscar buzz.
Sat, Jan 07, 2023
Paresh Rawal’s son Aditya says his family approaches acting as ‘blue-collar’ job: ‘My father is not in films for fame or power’
January 05,2023 08:08:04 AM
Son of actors Paresh Rawal and Swaroop Sampat, Aditya said he learnt at an early age that there are perks of acting, but one has to earn them by toiling hard.
Thu, Jan 05, 2023
Bhuvan Bam says he kept mouthing dialogues of his co-stars on Taaza Khabar: ‘I had the hangover of BB Ki Vines’
January 03,2023 16:26:56 PM
Disney Plus Hotstar show Taaza Khabar stars Bhuvan Bam, Shriya Pilgaonkar, Deven Bhojani and Prathmesh Parab. It is set to stream from January 6.
Tue, Jan 03, 2023
Ridhi Dogra says she can’t play ‘glamour prop’ and give people chance ‘to ogle at me’: ‘Will be a nuisance on sets where I’m needed to be that’
January 03,2023 08:10:23 AM
Ridhi Dogra, currently seen in the second season of the show TVF Pitchers, is gearing to make her Bollywood debut with the upcoming film Lakadbaggha.
Tue, Jan 03, 2023
Exclusive| Ratna Pathak Shah on her Gujarati debut and what’s Bollywood getting wrong: ‘Don’t spend budget on buying people Starbucks coffee’
January 02,2023 13:46:48 PM
Kutch Express, directed by Viral Shah, will mark Ratna Pathak Shah's first lead role in Gujarati cinema.
Mon, Jan 02, 2023
Shah Rukh Khan, Salman Khan, Ajay Devgn step up to deliver spectacles as Bollywood goes big in 2023
December 29,2022 08:17:27 AM
After a lackluster 2022, the Hindi film industry and its stars are aiming to headline big screen spectacles to dazzle the audience and get them to theatres.
Sat, Dec 31, 2022
Salman Khan @ 57: The superstar of all seasons and platforms is still one of the most bankable stars of BollywoodPremium Story
December 27,2022 12:07:44 PM
Even though Salman Khan has delivered some moderately hit films after years of ruling the box office, filmmakers, trade experts and audiences continue trusting the Bollywood superstar to deliver a good dose of entertainment
Tue, Dec 27, 2022
Ahead of Pitchers 2, Naveen Kasturia recalls when he realised first season had become rage: ‘More than a thousand students cheered when I walked on stage’
December 22,2022 14:24:34 PM
Pitchers season 2, also starring Arunabh Kumar, Abhay Mahajan and Ridhi Dogra, is set to premiere on December 23 on ZEE5.
Thu, Dec 22, 2022
Neeraj Pandey’s mantra to stay relevant in a punishing Bollywood: ‘Chase something new, no short cuts, pull the plug when it ain’t working’
December 22,2022 08:13:48 AM
Despite the success of Special Ops and Khakee: The Bihar Chapter, Neeraj Pandey says he would not like to believe he has cracked any 'streaming code.'
Thu, Dec 22, 2022
Patralekhaa on signing Aar Ya Paar after her father’s death: ‘Grief was within me, but…’
December 21,2022 16:33:56 PM
Patralekhaa said she didn't think she would land the part as she wasn't even in the frame of mind "to want something" after her father passed away.
Wed, Dec 21, 2022