'Yaari hai imaan mera..': The key actor in many of Amitabh Bachchan's landmark films

Over his vibrantly colourful career, which has crossed the half-century mark and is still going strong, Amitabh Bachchan was paired with several generations of heroines and held his own against many male peers, as well as older and younger generations spanning Dilip Kumar to Shah Rukh Khan. His real test, however, was to maintain the upper hand when facing accomplished character actors, ranging from dastardly villains to steadfast friends, and even long-lost parents.

Amitabh's first film appearance was as a poet from Ranchi

Ranchi's poet Anwar Ali will turn 80 on October 11. One may ask, who is this Anwar Ali? It is none other than Amitabh Bachchan, the superstar of Hindi films - who made his film debut as a character with this name over five decades back.

Big B's ABCL: Despite failed experiment, it became bedrock of present day B'wood

Mumbai, Oct 9 (IANS) Legends always have their way with far-sightedness; it doesn't matter if the system or the society, in which they function, is myopic. Bollywood megastar Amitabh Bachchan, who turns 80 on October 11, is a classic example of this.

Bollywood actresses, who were once the reigning queens of negative roles

Mumbai, Oct 7 (IANS) The portrayal of women in Hindi cinema has undergone a sea change compared to an era gone by. The digital age has rendered more substance to the female characters with even the female protagonists having grey shades but there was a time when Bollywood had stereotypical portrayal of women.

IANS Review: Karan Razdan's 'Hindutva Chapter 1' explores identity of being a Hindu today

Film: Hindutva Chapter One - Main Hindu Hoon (playing in theatres) Director: Karan Razdan. Cast: Aashiesh Sharrma, Sonarika Bhadoria, Ankit Raj, Govind Namdev, Anup Jalota.

IANS Review: 'Feels Like Home 2' is bigger, better and mature as it promises hearty entertainment IA

Mumbai, Oct 6 (IANS) Show: 'Feels Like Home' Season 2 (To stream on Lionsgate Play from October 7). Duration: 6 episodes (25 - 30 minutes each).

'Bollywood's Hanuman looks like a Musalman': 'Boycott Adipurush' trends on social media

New Delhi, Oct 4 (IANS) After "Laal Singh Chaddha" and "Brahmastra", another Bollywood movie has run into rough weather, with "Boycott Adipurush" trending on social media, days after its teaser got released.