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Spotlight on Indian Cinema In the footsteps of Egypt in 2011 and Brazil in 2012, 66th Annual Cannes Film Festival shines a spotlight on another great film-producing country: India. A major delegation will be present to mark the 100th birthday of the Indian film industry. Held from the 15 – 26 May 2013, the festival […]
Clue : It’s her birthday today and she’s one of the best dancers in the Indian Film Industry. Another clue: Ranbir Kapoor said in an interview once that she’s his favourite heroine and performing with her was always on his wish list. Still have not guessed? Well, before I reveal the face, I must tell […]
There are many situations in life where we get an opportunity to laugh, ridicule and chill out! Music is a medium to unwind, relax and enjoy and I am personally a big fan of Hindi music in general. However I just have to share this you. The other day, a friend of mine posted a “Tota-song” […]
You can only perceive real beauty in a person as they get older. I came across this beautiful picture this morning. Yesteryear heroines – Nanda, Waheeda Rehman, Helen and Sadhana attending a premiere of a film together! Just remembered a quote by Marie Carmichael Stopes that if you are beautiful at age sixteen, you can take […]
Ok Guys, as most of you wanted movie reviews on Spotlight – we’re going to cater to exactly what you want ! Spotlight has recently collaborated with Bollywood Celebden, a premier source of Bollywood news, gossip and movie reviews. They have graciously offered to do movie reviews on Spotlight. So enjoy the reviews, send in your feedback & keep reading our […]
GIPPI MOVIE REVIEW By: Harsh Cast : Riya Vij, Taaha Shah and Divya Dutta Music direction : Vishal–Shekhar Direction : Sonam Nair Plot : Gippy is a movie that we all knew right from the trailers. Of course, the screenplay and direction is good and Riya Vij’s performance in the movie is very convincing. The […]
Happy Mother’s Day to all the beautiful moms !! Mother’s Day is one of the most beautiful days specially celebrated to show the true power behind motherhood. In this world, the most challenging and rewarding jobs are led by mothers. No one will and can ever replace them! So, a big shout-out goes out to […]
This is going to be a new addition to our fashion section. Every month, we will consolidate the best 10 covers of top magazines graced by leading models and celebrities.. just for you! Tell us which is your favourite magazine cover of the month ! Diana Penty on FEMINA (English) Alia Bhatt on FEMINA (Hindi) Anushka Sharma on […]
So what does it take to be the talk of the town? High heels and kissable lips! Alia Bhatt is the new face for Maybelline Baby Lips and we think she is the perfect choice for this series. Maybelline has always packaged itself as a leading international refined cosmetic brand, formerly endorsed by sophisticated supermodels […]
Over the last few years, we saw many promising faces entering the film industry. Looks like it’s time for the younger brigade of Bollywood to slowly take over! And why not? With the younger generation showing promising talent, confidence and vigour, it will not be too long before they rule the tinsel town! Here’s our […]
Indian television is a vast medium today. Daily serials and non-fictional TV shows on leading channels go into every home and it probably has an equally magnanimous reach as Indian cinema. Last night, The Indian Telly Awards celebrated its 12th edition. Starplus’ “Diya Aur Baati Hum” was a clear winner sweeping away the best daily […]
We couldn’t help but notice the striking similarity between some well-known personalities and our very own B-town stars. While in some cases, the similarities were subtle ; in others, it was very uncanny! Here’s a peek into the top 10 celebrity look-alikes! 1) Sonakshi Sinha – Reena Roy From the time Sonakshi Sinha stepped in Bollywood […]
1) Gippi It’s time to relive those precious teenage moments! The moments of friendship, the crazy crushes, the best friends and the arch rivals, the embarrassing moments and the effort to adjust to one’s changing body! After Arjun Kapoor, Parineeti, Varun-Alia-Sid, it’s finally time for US to finally meet Gippi! Directed by Sonam Nair and […]
Exploring Haji Lane – A Fashion & Food Paradise! Despite living in Singapore for over 20 years, I had not been to Haji Lane. Yes, I should be completely ashamed of myself! Well in my defense – I’d say I wasn’t really into street shopping till I moved to Mumbai in 2011. Nonetheless, I am […]
The five minutes spent glaring in front of an open closet figuring out what to wear on a date. A few seconds of silly vanity. Stolen gazes that make you chuckle. Checking his Facebook. The precious late night phone-calls. The silently holding hands. Wishing time would just pause. The beginning of a story. Thrill of […]
The warmer weather is on its way and it’s time to unleash that summer wardrobe. Now would be a great time to start putting together some stylish looks and incorporating some of the season’s hottest trends. Spotlight presents to you some top fashion trends for summer 2013! Splash of Colours Summer is undoubtedly the season […]
I read an article on the Dailymail UK this morning where the writer said, “Cricket in India was a religion but IPL has made it a cult”. And rightfully put! Cricket is the most popular sport in India. Over the years, the sport has become racier and more stylish. With the 2013 IPL craze brewing in […]
Yes, the father-daughter duo will be gracing the silver screen for the first time! Sonam Kapoor debuted in 2007 with Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s Saawariya and one question which all her fans kept asking her was if and when would she be starring with her dad, Anil Kapoor. It looks like that day has finally arrived! […]
If you are a Bollywood fan and if you love travelling, guess what? This post is just for you! Bollywood movies are famous for their shooting locations. Whether it’s dancing in a chiffon saree through Switzerland’s best sceneries to exploring the virgin Prague in Rockstar – Bollywood gives its audience a visual treat, transporting them […]
By Debaleena Paul Born in December 1981 to a former fast bowler and Punjab movie star, Yograj Singh, and Shabnam Singh, the Sikh Jat Yuvraj started his international cricket tenure in 2000, as a middle-order left-hand batsman and a slow left-arm orthodox bowler. With a one-day international (ODI) strike rate slightly below 90 and a […]
Some may love their look while some may find it too jarring. Check out some of the craziest looks of our Bollywood Divas in 2013. Tell us who was rocking & who was shocking? Priyanka Chopra Priyanka Chopra wore a Gauri and Nainika gown which was inspired by W.A.A.F. which stands for Women’s Auxiliary Air […]
Marrying art and storytelling into visual and narrative-driven imagery, I was enticed last week by some beautiful pictures that displayed various styles and approaches of acclaimed photographers in Singapore. The WPN’s stunning new exhibition, “Embrace” transports the visitors back to the days that most would remember as one of the best days of their lives […]