Interview

Singer Pawni Pandey, who has recorded the song "Bewafa beauty" for Abhinay Deo's "Blackmail", says Bollywood's music industry is unpredictable.

Actor Manoj Bajpayee, who is gearing up for the release of his first production "Missing", says that producing a film is a difficult task when you are also a lead actor in the movie.

Hate mails and criticism were part of what Sunny Leone faced much before she made the transition from an adult film star to Bollywood. She says the brickbats didn't come her way because she is in India, but due to the mindset of the society as a whole.

 In a nation where Bollywood and cricket are the biggest entertainment avenues for the common man, actors carry the onus of being socially responsible, says Boman Irani, known for exhilarating performances in films like "Munna Bhai MBBS" and "3 Idiots", among others.

"Baaghi 2" director Ahmed Khan says the team was ready for criticism from the word go when they decided to recreate the chartbuster "Ek do teen" for their film.

Actress Katrina Kaif believes movies can be effective in putting out a message that can bring about a change in society.

Abhijeet Sawant burst onto the music scene in 2005 when he clinched the "Indian Idol" title. He went on to finish second and third in reality shows "Jo Jeeta Wohi Superstar" and "Asian Idol" , respectively. Tired of battling it out against other contestants, he is now planning to start his own reality show.

Did Ranveer Singh feel let down by the way the government handled the row over his historical drama "Padmaavat"? The Bollywood star dodged the question repeatedly here on Saturday, but said he was enraged by the protests which he felt bordered on fascism.

Actor Aamir Khan, often known as Bollywood's Mr Perfectionist, says he is "totally indisciplined" in real life, but his work brings out the discipline in him.

LUCKNOW: Gandhian and anti-corruption crusader has accused prime minister Narendra Modi of not being interested in appointment of the Lokpal at the centre. Having hit the road in the run up to the mega show of strength at the Ramlila Maidan in New Delhi on March 23, the veteran crusader Anna Hazare says Modi was "never serious about Lokpal".

TORONTO: Canadas first Cabinet minister of Indian origin, Herb Dhaliwal, says the focus of the on-going visit of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to India has been derailed by the Khalistan issue.

Writer and Producer Twinkle Khanna riding high on success of her just released film "Pad Man", now wants to work for reproductive rights of women.

Actress Sonam Kapoor is riding high with her lauded performance in "Pad Man" . She says it is important for her to play roles that reflect the social conscience in these "difficult times".

Eminent lyricist, poet and screenwriter Javed Akhtar feels the music in contemporary Indian cinema is no longer sympathetic to lyrics, and the tunes -- often high on tempo -- are not conducive for good poetry.

NEW DELHI: The BJP government is looking to make a "major assault" on the Constitution if the ruling party gets a majority in both the Houses of Parliament, says Congress MP Shashi Tharoor, who feels the attack on various constitutional provisions, like Article 370 on Kashmir and secularism, will be part of attempts to create a "Hindu rashtra" (nation).

Abhilash Thapliyal, popular as The Muffler Man for his spoofs on Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, says satire comes naturally to Indians as they are born with it.

Actress Kriti Sanon, who featured in some of the biggest hits of 2017 but also experienced a few disappointments, says that failures make her realise the value of success and keeps her grounded.

Actor Parineeti Chopra, who last appeared in "Golmaal Again", says that now she is signing amazing films and all this happened after the stupendous success of "Golmaal Again".

Actor Sushant Singh Rajput, who has turned 32, says he wants to pursue his quest of new and great experiences without harbouring a fear of failure.

Bollywood and television shows are often blamed for inspiring real-life crimes. But actor Anup Soni, who has for long been anchoring the reality-based "Crime Patrol" TV show, says it is "stupid" on an individual's part to be influenced by reel drama.