Mother India

Explained: What RRR, Chhello Show and other Indian Oscar nominations from the past have in common

A closer look at the Indian Oscar nominations over the years tells that the nominations share two common themes – that of nationalism, set during the British colonial rule and the oppression that came along and that of class divide or stories of those on the fringes of society

Alia Bhatt on Darlings: ‘Just like my food, I want my films to be flavourful and different’

In an EXCLUSIVE interview with Firstpost, actor Alia Bhatt mentions, “There is no change which is as big and beautiful as motherhood.”

Nargis Dutt death anniversary: Why Mother India was a pathbreaker for the legendary actress

Mehboob Khan's Mother India featured Nargis Dutt, Sunil Dutt and Rajendra Kumar in lead roles. It is widely considered as one of the finest films ever made in the history of Indian cinema.

On Republic Day, revisiting Rang De Basanti — a political parable and conversation for today's masses

With Rang De Basanti, Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra achieves a stirring synthesis of social relevance and mesmeric storytelling,

Veteran Bollywood actress Kumkum, known for her work in Mother India, Naya Daur, passes away aged 86

Kumkum was discovered by Guru Dutt when she featured in the song 'Kabhi Aar Kabhi Paar Laaga Teere Nazar'.

Tushar Hiranandani on Bhumi, Taapsee and ageism, Saand Ki Aankh’s Shashi Kapoor connect, misogyny and why he won't do another Masti

Tushar Hiranandani defends his directorial debut Saand Ki Aankh, against allegations of ageism, and his past filmography that includes the Masti franchise.

The Stories In My Life: Raja Rao's Narsiga, an impish shepherd, imagines Gandhi in the mould of Rama

Raja Rao's story about Narsiga, an impish little shepherd child, imagines Gandhi as Lord Rama, returning victorious to Ayodhya. Narsiga's ideas are moulded by the house he lives in — that of a landlord who also runs an ashram devoted to Gandhian principles and practice | Neelum Saran Gour writes in 'The Stories In My Life'

National Film Archive of India director Prakash Magdum defends loss of Doordarshan footage, and other controversies

National Film Archive of India, Pune has recently been under the fire for the loss and damage of the footage of classics.

Holi playlist: Rang Barse to Lahu Munh Lag Gaya, Bollywood's odes to the festival of colours

From Mother India to Padmaavat, Firstpost looks back at memorable Holi songs in Bollywood films across the past seven decades.

Mother's Day: 10 ultimate Bollywood dialogues which are the Mother of all filminess

Mother's Day would be incomplete without all the filminess.