Komal Nahta

Indian film explores harassment as Bollywood in spotlight

A new Indian film looks at the sensitive topic of sexual harassment in the workplace at a time when Bollywood has come under fire for its portrayal of women, after a fatal gang-rape shocked the nation.
 

Bollywood uses comedy to break fertility taboos

A romantic comedy that opens at Indian cinemas this week tackles taboos about sperm donation and infertility, in the latest Bollywood film to experiment with traditionally off-limits content.
 

Bollywood's Shah Rukh the one to beat this Diwali

Shah Rukh Khan's science fiction superhero film "Ra.One" looks set to be the only blockbuster this Diwali as Bollywood gears up for the annual festive period.
 

String of hits brings smile back to Bollywood

Bollywood has had a better start to the second half of 2011 after a tough first six months of empty cinemas and postponed releases caused by clashes with major cricket tournaments, analysts say.
 

Bollywood hit 'Delhi Belly' causes upset

Bollywood superstar Aamir Khan's new film has been a hit at the box office but has also led to protests and even a court case against its dialogue and content, which critics say is vulgar and offensive.
 

Facebook fans bankroll 'risque' Bollywood film

As Indian director Onir applied the final touches to his new movie "I Am", he paused to pay tribute to the 400 people who responded to his Facebook campaign to help finance the project.
 

Big names fall flat in Bollywood in 2010

Big names and big budgets largely fell flat in Bollywood in 2010, analysts said, but the year at least saw new directors emerge unafraid to push the boundaries to cater for a changing audience.
 

Bollywood looks for Diwali success

At least 10 big films are due to hit the screens in the coming weeks, with hopes of success pinned on the comedy "Golmaal 3" and the time-travel romance "Action Replayy" that will be released on Diwali itself on November 5.
 

India's most expensive film sets box-office record

Indian cinema's most expensive movie "Endhiran" (Robot), starring former bus conductor Rajinikanth, had a record opening weekend at the box office, Bollywood analysts said.
 

India's most expensive film sets box-office record

Indian cinema's most expensive movie "Endhiran" (Robot), starring former bus conductor Rajinikanth, had a record opening weekend at the box office, Bollywood analysts said.
 

Farmer suicide joke falls flat in Bollywood hit

A satirical Bollywood film about farmer suicides and the divide between urban and rural India has led to protests, calls for it to be banned and even the threat of a hunger strike.
 

Farmer suicide joke falls flat for some in Bollywood hit

A satirical Bollywood film about farmer suicides and the divide between urban and rural India has led to protests, calls for it to be banned and even the threat of a hunger strike.
 

Bollywood looks to Diwali to light up box office

Bollywood is preparing for what is historically its most lucrative period of the year with a string of big budget releases, hoping to end 2009 on a high after a disappointing 12 months.
 

Bollywood looks to Diwali to light up box office

Bollywood is preparing for what is historically its most lucrative period of the year with a string of big budget releases, hoping to end 2009 on a high after a disappointing 12 months.
 

Bollywood producers, Indian multiplexes end standoff

MUMBAI (Reuters) - Bollywood producers have agreed to end a crippling two-month standoff over revenue sharing with Indian multiplexes that had dried up releases and led to large losses in the world's most prolific film industry.