Falling in Love with Bollywood

Women Rising: 5 Powerful Portrayals of the Strength of Women

If you are new to Bollywood, these films will empower, inspire and remind you of the strength of women. Read more →

Countdown to #IIFA2014 in Tampa: Vidya Balan Helps Build Momentum

Actress Vidya Balan is helping to spread the word about the upcoming International Indian Film Awards Celebrations in Tampa, FL at the end of April. Read more →

5 Vidya Balan Films to Watch If You Are New to Bollywood

A recipient of the Padma Shri award, Vidya Balan tends to portray serious and strong characters with a clear and focused purpose. Yet, with a smile she can light up the screen. Read more →

Of Playboys, Playpens, and Proposals ("Mast Kalandar", Heyy Babyy)

I've come to realize that sometimes you need to stick with a Bollywood film until the intermission (or halfway through) before taking a decision as to whether it is worth watching through to the end. If the first half of the film seems somewhat weak or the characters are overacting, stick with it. At some point the storyline will suddenly take a meaningful turn, new characters will arrive, or a plot twist will be tossed in - completely changing the tone of the film. A perfect example of this can be found in the 2007 comedy Heyy Babyy which takes... Read more →

It's Signed, Sealed, Delivered, Buddy Boy! ("Samjho Ho Hi Gaya", Lage Raho Munna Bhai)

A slightly inebriated Murli tells an equally tipsy Circuit about his time spent with Jhanvi. What follows is a fun, entertaining, and humorous item number focused on wine, woman and song ... Read more →

5 Bollywood Films About Bollywood

If you are new to Bollywood, here are 5 films that dramatize the opportunities and challenges of those working in the Indian film industry. Read more →

5 Shahid Kapoor Films to Watch if You are New To Bollywood

Five films starring Shahid Kapoor which highlight a wide range of performance styles and show why he has been dubbed "Bollywood's Prince Charming" Read more →

2013 International Indian Film Academy Awards: Best Actress Nominees #IIFA #IIFA2013

As the 2013 IIFA awards ceremony kicks off, here are the trailers for the films of the nominees for Performance in a Leading Role (Female). Read more →

Film Screening Room: Paa (film)

From the opening credits, you know that *Paa* (2009) is going to be a different kind of film. Read more →