
'I used to earn Rs 45 for working 12 hours a day at the age of 14.' 'The situation at home was weak, so that money was very important. I did whatever work I could find.'
The film 'Hanuman Ansh', inspired by Baba Neeb Karori's life, has achieved unexpected box-office success. Its modest budget and slow start were overcome by a remarkable turnaround, surprising many viewers. The actor playing Baba Neeb Karori was an assistant d…





Nora Fatehi once arrived in India with just Rs 5,000. She faced hardship, surviving on minimal food and sharing cramped living spaces. Her early earnings were meager, and she felt exploited. Fatehi gained recognition through special appearances in Telugu film…

Dive into the chaotic world of Ab Hoga Hisaab, a revenge drama that attempts to weave a complex narrative of crime and retribution but often loses its way amidst a multitude of bizarre subplots, notes Deepa Gahlot.


'I did not understand that if a film is released, what is the impact of its collection on my career and my life. For me, it was a big thing that I am coming on the silver screen.' 'Now, one-and-a-half years later, I am still processing its impact.'


Recent Hindi hits like Dhurandhar and Saiyaara signal a shift from hype-driven campaigns to organic buzz, showing that in a cluttered market, audience advocacy — not paid promotions — sustains box office success.

As Riteish Deshmukh turns director again with Raja Shivaji, we look at past actors who stepped behind the camera and delivered some of Hindi cinema's most memorable films.