Smita Patil, celebrated for her impactful roles, faced a unique challenge with 'Namak Halaal.' Initially slated for 'Silsila,' she was later cast in this mainstream film, allegedly as compensation.
She played complicated, angry, exhausted women, and never once let the camera soften them. Bollywood had the most interesting ...
Filmmaker Muzaffar Ali's cult classic Umrao Jaan (1981), starring Rekha in the titular character, is returning to cinemas on June 27 in a digitally restored version. The film has been still etched in ...
Nandita Das honored Smita Patil on her birthday, sharing a deep personal connection forged through Patil's sister. Das, who grew up admiring Patil's authentic performances, found a profound bond, ...
Smita Patil, renowned for her powerful and grounded performances, found herself in a quandary while shooting for 'Namak Halaal.' The song sequence felt at odds with her commitment to authenticity, ...
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Their relationship unfolded at a time when Raj Babbar was already married to theatre artist Nadira Babbar. Despite the personal and social complexities surrounding their bond, his connection with ...
The Cannes Film Festival 2026 is happening right now in France until May 23. As everyone is talking about fashion and the red ...