Silk Smitha

Super 30: Niharika Basin Khan on transforming Hrithik Roshan, and why biopics are easier for costume design

Niharika Bhasin Khan, who paired up with make-up artist Vikram Gaikwad, to design Hrithik Roshan's appearance in Super 30 explains why it was important to dilute his 'Greek God' looks.

Richa Chadha on upcoming Shakeela biopic: Have kept story to most authentic version of her real life

Richa Chadha will be seen as Southern adult star Shakeela in the upcoming biopic.

Pa Ranjith's next film will be in Hindi; director also confirms web series based on Silk Smitha

After his back to back collaborations with superstar Rajinikanth in Kabali and Kaala, director Pa Ranjith is simultaneously working on two scripts.

Vinu Chakravarthy passes away aged 74; acted in 1000 films, launched Silk Smitha

Well-known Tamil actor and writer Vinu Chakravarthy, who had starred in over 1,000 films, breathed his last in Chennai on Thursday. He was 74.

Tamil actor Sai Prashanth’s suicide is sign of larger malaise in Kollywood

Rather than an isolated incident, Prashanth’s death is indicative of a larger problem facing young actors in Kollywood: Depression, and frustration

From Mala D to Savita bhabhi: How we discovered sex in India

It’s been 67 years of independence and while sex might not be a taboo now, it wasn’t always like that. We take a look at how India learnt about sex and how much that has changed.

Why we are waiting to see The Dirty Picture

Because Silk Smitha's story is not a story of deprivation and desperation but one of raw ambition.

Guru Dutt to Jiah Khan: The sad saga of Bollywood stars

Actress Jiah Khan's alleged suicide has shocked Bollywood but it is not an isolated case in showbiz and brings back memories of the untimely death of film personalties like Guru Dutt, Divya Bharti and Silk Smitha.

The Dirty Picture or how not to be a Porngate hypocrite

It’s not outrage. It’s excitement. Porngate gives everyone an excuse to talk and write about sex, while keeping mum about their own desires. M Svairini breaks that silence.

The Firstpost year-end whopper quiz

Here are 50 questions, almost all relating to the year gone by. How many can you answer? Let us know in the comments section.