Tabu has not just been known for her stellar performances on screen. Over the past two decades in Bollywood, she has also been identified as “reclusive”, “media shy” and sometimes “eccentric” even. However, these adjectives don’t seem to bother the lady.

In her very first novel, Socialite Evenings, released back in 1989, Shobhaa De managed to ruffle feathers with her unflinching look at the steamy secrets of Mumbai’s glitzy set.

Making Life Of Pi
The book chose me. I read it when it was out and four-five years ago Fox (studios) approached me to make a film on it and I got hooked. But not before eight months of contemplation. I tried to be loyal… it’s an inspiring book.

It’s been a while since Kunal Kapoor has had a solo release.

Derived from two Greek words — “bios” which means life and “mimetic” which means an aptitude for mimicry — biomimetics is a form science that studies nature and draws inspiration from its technology. Since as far as one can remember, nature has had the answers to several engineering problems.

World-renowned mentalist Gerard Senehi was just a teenager when he had his first psychic experience. But if you ask him what exactly is a mentalist, he won’t give you a direct answer. “It’s a fun opportunity to prevent people from too easily categorising what I do,” he admits candidly.

It doesn’t matter how the other days of the fashion week fared, the penultimate day always has a buzz surrounding it. From the promise of more starry presence to interesting events off the ramp, day five is always draped in positivity. This time it was no different.

That gold is the flavour of the season came through more strongly than ever on day four of the Lakme Fashion Week Wint-er/Festive. The spirit of the strong woman echoed on the ramp in Kaabia and Sasha Grewal’s jewellery ensemble titled “Leone d’oro” that opened the show.

If you have stayed in Mumbai even for a week, you know better than to board a Virar fast from any station on the Western line at any hour of the day.

Unlike what marketing mechanics had us believe, Irrfan Khan’s role turned out to be a miniscule one in The Amazing Spiderman. This is not the first time a talented Indian actor has been relegated to the periphery of a Hollywood film.