Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani

Photos: The Bollywood blockbusters that the critics wrote off

It doesn't matter whether the critics panned it or not, the true litmus text of a film is at the box office. And while many films did fairly well in the test, there are only few that passed with flying colours and reaped gold. It started with Yeh Jawaani Hai Dewaani and as the year draws to an end, Dhoom:3 is on its way of establishing a Rs 300 crore club and being the founding member of it. Here is a look at the five top grossers of Bollywood in 2013.

Directors' favourites: Ship of Theseus, The Lunchbox get Thumbs up in 2013

The year 2013 was one of Bollywood blockbusters. It began with hit Race 2 in January and the Dhoom 3 December release capped it on a high note. If viewers picked and chose their favourite films, directors too have a favourite list.

We all are so frustrated by the rampancy of rapes: Kalki Koechlin

Actress Kalki Koechlin, who agreed to do satirical video "It's Your Fault" on rising rape cases in the country, is not bothered about the criticism and says this was her way of letting the world know "what I feel" about the issue.

Is Deepika Padukone making a Fast and Furious Hollywood debut?

Deepika Padukone who is riding high on the success of her latest blockbuster film, Chennai Express has now reported been signed for a role in a Hollywood film.

I'm from sports background so I don't give up easily: Deepika Padukone

After being panned as wooden-faced for years, the 27-year-old's last two films marked her coming of age as an actress where she proved she has the potential to do better than just look glamorous on the screen.

Half yearly report card of Bollywood: Here's a list of hits and misses in 2013

The first half of 2013 is over. It's monsoon time. And it's raining hits in Bollywood with film after film crossing the success barrier.

Ranbir Kapoor sharpens his Punjabi diction for 'Besharam'

Ranbir Kapoor, who is on cloud nine after the success of Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani, is leaving no stone unturned to give his best in Besharam.

Raanjhanaa: You still need big money for a big hit in Bollywood

Bollywood isn't only about blockbusters. The success of the small to medium budget films is making some producers very happy.

Court stays 'YJHD' TV release as Rooh Afza files for injunction

The Delhi HC has restrained the makers of "Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani" (YJHD) from releasing the movie on TV due to some allegedly objectionable dialogues.

From Junglee to Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani: The revenge of Himachal on Kashmir

Kashmir and Himachal Pradesh have often been interchanged on screen as part of Bollywood's artistic licenses.