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Spoilers Ahead by Rajeev Masand: Sun, sand and bromance

It’s been 22 years since Dil Chahta Hai, a generation-defining film about the lives and loves of three male friends, was released. Yet it remains one of the most true-to-life depictions of male friendship in modern Hindi cinema.

Updated on Aug 10, 2023 08:24 PM IST

Spoilers Ahead by Rajeev Masand: Switched at birth

The Indian adaptation of The Night Manager stars Aditya Roy Kapur (above), whose performance is being lauded. The role was originally offered to Hrithik Roshan.

Updated on Jul 19, 2023 07:24 PM IST

Spoilers Ahead by Rajeev Masand: The adjustment bureau

Vicky Kaushal and Salman Khan embraced on the IIFA red carpet, after an earlier video of Khan ignoring Kaushal went viral.

Updated on Jul 19, 2023 07:47 PM IST

Spoilers Ahead by Rajeev Masand: With stars in our eyes

In the early ’90s, Rajeev Masand was a proud Rishi Kapoor fan. “When I met him, he was brash, opinionated, and – believe it or not – charming,” he writes.

Updated on Jul 21, 2023 05:25 PM IST

Spoilers Ahead by Rajeev Masand: A few foreign fumbles

From Zendaya to Gigi Hadid (above), the foreign celebrities who visited Mumbai last month got more than they bargained for from the Indian paparazzi. (Shutterstock)

Updated on Jul 19, 2023 07:12 PM IST

Spoilers Ahead by Rajeev Masand: The world is not enough

Richard Madden and Priyanka Chopra Jonas star in Citadel, a new spy series that will also have Indian, Italian and Spanish sister shows.

Updated on Jul 24, 2023 06:57 PM IST

Spoilers Ahead by Rajeev Masand: On tour with the stars

Aishwarya Rai Bachchan and Madhuri Dixit perform to Dola Re, from the 2002 film Devdas, in LA, during the Unforgettable Tour of 2008. (HT ARCHIVES)

Updated on Jul 24, 2023 07:21 PM IST

Spoilers Ahead by Rajeev Masand: Hidden treasures

The Romantics, the new four-part docuseries on Netflix, celebrates the contribution of Yash Chopra and his banner, Yash Raj Films, to Indian cinema. (@NETFLIX_IN)

Updated on Jul 24, 2023 07:36 PM IST

Spoilers Ahead by Rajeev Masand: Taking in the sites

You can’t go to Goa and not recreate that shot of the three friends hanging out at Chapora Fort in Dil Chahta Hai

Updated on Jul 24, 2023 07:57 PM IST

Spoilers Ahead by Rajeev Masand: Dear world, can we have a recycle bin?

Director Steven Spielberg signing a copy of the book Jaws: Memories from Martha’s Vineyard in 2013

Published on Jan 20, 2023 10:37 PM IST

Spoilers Ahead by Rajeev Masand: The last of the heart to hearts

Tabassum (left) seen here with actor Chunky Panday, was a child actor (inset) whose talk show was very popular

Published on Jan 06, 2023 10:44 PM IST

Spoilers Ahead by Rajeev Masand: ‘Tis the season for feel-good holiday films

Emma Thompson nailed her performance in Love Actually, which still remains one of the most popular Christmas movies

Published on Dec 23, 2022 11:58 PM IST

Spoilers Ahead by Rajeev Masand: The mind of a movie star

Actors could feel insecure about their careers, their talent, and being judged constantly (Hexcode)

Updated on Dec 10, 2022 12:00 AM IST

Spoilers Ahead by Rajeev Masand: Once more, with feeling

Jaws 3-D may not have been a very good film, but it was an experience

Published on Nov 25, 2022 10:00 PM IST

Spoilers Ahead by Rajeev Masand: Same old bottle, same old whine

Brahmastra, an original film, was one of only four Hindi movies that performed well in 2022

Published on Nov 12, 2022 12:05 AM IST

Spoilers Ahead by Rajeev Masand: Drama in real life

Past competitors at the box office during Diwali have been (clockwise from top) Jaan-e-Mann; Housefull 4; Ra. One; and Prem Ratan Dhan Payo

Published on Oct 29, 2022 01:23 AM IST

Spoiler’s Ahead by Rajeev Masand: Curveball at the Oscars

While Chhello Show (Last Film Show; right) is India’s official entry to the Oscars, most believe RRR (left) deserved it more

Published on Oct 15, 2022 12:44 AM IST

Spoilers Ahead by Rajeev Masand: How not to murder a critic

R Balki’s new movie, Chup, is about a serial killer who murders film critics

Updated on Oct 01, 2022 12:02 AM IST

Spoilers Ahead: Love on a 16-inch screen

Channing Tatum’s latest release, Dog, is a much deeper film than it lets on

Published on Sep 17, 2022 02:17 AM IST

Spoilers Ahead by Rajeev Masand: A 5-step guide for Bollywood to fix itself

(Top to bottom) Shefali Shah, Jaideep Ahlawat and Pankaj Tripathi all had massive successes on OTT platforms

Published on Sep 03, 2022 01:43 AM IST

Spoilers Ahead by Rajeev Masand: 5 things no movie star wants to hear

Akshay Kumar and Tiger Shroff allegedly slashed their fees for the upcoming movie, Bade Miyan Chote Miyan 2

Published on Aug 19, 2022 07:21 PM IST

Spoilers Ahead by Rajeev Masand: Previews and the art of the feel-good fib

Preview screenings or ‘trial shows’ are held before a film is released to gauge reactions

Published on Aug 05, 2022 09:13 PM IST

Spoilers Ahead by Rajeev Masand: How the West was won

Actor Dhanush starring in The Gray Man is a big win for representation

Published on Jul 22, 2022 07:23 PM IST

Spoiler’s Ahead by Rajeev Masand: How Bollywood defanged the paparazzi

Deepika Padukone’s ‘airport looks’ are a much-discussed topic

Published on Jul 09, 2022 12:21 AM IST

Spoilers Ahead by Rajeev Masand: A library of stars

In Good Luck to You, Leo Grande Emma Thompson plays a woman who embarks on a journey of sexual self-discovery and acceptance

Published on Jun 24, 2022 10:16 PM IST

Spoilers Ahead by Rajeev Masand: Heroes of the hustle

Javed Akhtar (left)and Salim Khan were an Indian screenwriting duo who worked together on 24 films between 1971–1987

Published on Jun 10, 2022 08:04 PM IST

Spoilers Ahead by Rajeev Masand: The madness for movies

Deepika Padukone (left) and Aishwarya Rai Bachchan on the Cannes red carpet this year

Published on May 28, 2022 02:04 AM IST

Spoilers Ahead by Rajeev Masand: Secrets of true superstars

Shah Rukh Khan takes a selfie with his fans on Eid (above); a still from Pathaan (inset)

Published on May 14, 2022 02:39 AM IST

Spoilers Ahead by Rajeev Masand: DQ and the rise of the Southern star

Dulquer Salmaan has already established himself as a crossover star

Published on Apr 29, 2022 08:28 PM IST

Writers Salim-Javed spill the beans about their split

Updated on Jan 13, 2014 07:00 PM IST

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