On Aamir Khan's 55 birthday, listing 10 films I couldn't help loving, even as a non-fan of the accomplished actor
Growing up in the '90s, I had to show my loyalty towards only one star, and it was not Aamir Khan. But it could not stop me from loving the actor he is.
Dia Mirza in Kaafir, Huma Qureshi in Leila: How digital shows have given actresses a fair chance
From Dia Mirza in Kaafir to Tisca Chopra in Hostages to Soni Razdan in Yours Truly, streaming services have opened new avenues for seasoned actresses.
Aamir Khan on filmmaking plans: Holding back the director inside me as I don't want to stop acting
Aamir Khan says filmmaking does excite him, but currently he wants to focus on acting
Narendra Modi's insensitive remark on dyslexia reaffirms India's narrow understanding of learning disorders
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has been criticised for seemingly taking a jibe at the Gandhis — Rahul and Sonia — by making a reference to dyslexia and children who have been labelled as dyslexic.
With Hichki, Rani Mukerji takes on the responsibility of portraying disabled characters to the next level
The benchmark of the portrayal of disabled and terminally ill characters has certainly been raised by the current crop of actors, and once again the onus is on Rani Mukerji’s shoulders to take it to the next level.
Amole Gupte responds to rumours of Saina Nehwal biopic being shelved: 'The film is going on floors in September'
Amole Gupte says the biopic on badminton ace Saina Nehwal has not been shelved as they plan to start shooting in September this year after reports of it being shelved surfaced
Wonder: Reflections on how we treat the disabled in India, and a handbook on doing better
In order to be more tactful and sensitive in the way we treat disabled persons, we need to first take a look at the language we use.
Secret Superstar: Domestic violence in a Diwali release is an audacious move by Aamir Khan
Domestic violence has always been brushed under the red carpet but Aamir Khan depicts the issue with brutal directness in his Diwali release Secret Superstar
Aamir Khan to reportedly start distribution wing ahead of Secret Superstar release
Aamir Khan's new distribution division under his banner Aamir Khan Productions will reportedly be headed by Prakhar Joshi
Teacher's Day: From John Keating to Ms Briganza, here's a look at our on-screen favourites
From Ms Briganza, to John Keating all the way to Virus from 3 Idiots — here's a list of our favourites this Teacher's Day
Teachers' Day: 10 lessons we learnt from iconic films about teachers and students
This Teacher's Day, Firstpost does a quick revision of some of the best lessons iconic onscreen teachers have taught generations of moviegoers.
Shweta Tiwari's daughter Palak to make film debut with Taare Zameen par star Darsheel Safary
Shweta Tiwari confirmed that her daughter Palak will make her Hindi film debut opposite Darsheel Safary in Quickie.
Mother's Day: Five endearing Mother Of All songs which leave us teary-eyed every time
This Mother's Day, listen to some of the songs that speak volumes of a mother child relationship.
Darsheel Safary returns to films after five years with Quickie, a teenage romcom
Darsheel Safary made his debut by playing Ishan Awasthi, a dyslexic student, in Aamir Khan's Taare Zameen Par 10 years ago
Dear Zindagi and the call to end mandatory maata-pitaa worship: Bravo, Kaira and Gauri Shinde
If the notoriously snail-like, risk-averse Hindi film industry can evolve to a point where it has stuck its neck out in our parent-adoring society to produce a Dear Zindagi, it is time to initiate a widespread public conversation about troubling questions relating to parenthood
Watch: Tisca Chopra opens up about her experience with the casting couch
Tisca Chopra has joined the long list of actors who have come out to speak about their experience with Bollywood's notorious casting couch.
Why Bollywood stars are dependent on a holiday release for their films
It’s surprising that superstars like Shah Rukh Khan has to look for holiday weekend to secure the business of his next film.
Watch: This short film on AIDS dares to take a lighter side
"A rough-edged but well-intended new short-film on AIDS awareness entitled (aids+b)2 caught my attention"
When Aamir met Nihal Bitla: Actor leaves fan with progeria 'optimistic about life'
Aamir Khan made a "dream come true" for Nihal Bitla, who is suffering from rare genetic disorder progeria, by meeting him. The youngster, who received goodies galore from the Bollywood actor-producer, says the Taare Zameen Par star made him feel "optimistic" about life.
After Mary Kom and Dhoni, it's time for a biopic on Saina Nehwal
Taare Zameen Par director Amole Gupte will be making a biopic on the world's leading badminton player Saina Nehwal, the shooting for which will begin next year.