Opinion

Minister-ji, Who Is The 'Asli Besharam'? - by Shobhaa De

I'm looking for a good laundromat in my neighbourhood. Want to send my contaminated mind for a thorough bleach job to remove any remnants of saffron and green that may be impairing my vision.

The Media's Stalking The Aaftab-Shraddha Crime - by Shobhaa De

A young woman has been killed. Her father deserves some consideration while he grieves. Surely that isn't too much to ask?

Anushka Sharma's Diamond Tribute To Husband Virat - by Shobhaa De

Yes, Virat Kohli, you sure did good. And so did your wife Anushka Sharma. Glow on, Golden Couple...

Vir Das And Kangana - We Need Them Both - by Shobhaa De

His message was incontrovertibly positive as he urged us all to turn our backs on hate and haters. Is that a crime? If it is seen as one, then all that he talked about acquires instant validity. Jai Hind!

Opinion: Jai Bhim - Leave A Good Movie Alone, Folks

A Tamil film titled Jai Bhim, directed by TJ Gnanavel, starring superstar Suriya playing real-life activist-lawyer Chandru, has triggered off a tempest in a boiling cauldron - not a tiny tea cup. Why? Because it hits home!

Dear Aryan - An Open Letter From Shobhaa De

You are fortunate, indeed, and blessed to be born as Shah Rukh Khan's son. This was not just your battle, but his! You were not the one on trial - your father was.

Opinion: The Royal Soap Oprah And Meghan's Kahaani - by Shobhaa De

Ms. Markle wished for an upgrade when she married a Prince. Look at her today - from a life in Buckingham Palace as a royal prisoner (her words) to a tacky existence as a Desperate Housewife from Beverly Hills.

Opinion: Kangana's Heavy Heart And Bollywood Response - by Shobhaa De

There are saints and there are sinners - they coexist in shanti. Bollywood is not Juhu beach which can be cleaned up thanks to the efforts of a few. Bollywood was and remains a badass monster.

Opinion: Rhea's Polished, Glitch-Free Prime Time Performance

Several jaws must have dropped at Rhea's steely responses to every question, complete with dates, time lines, 'facts' and figures. It was a perfectly-scripted, glitch-free performance.

Opinion: Bollywood Badnaam Hua, Darling Tere Liye - by Shobhaa De

Bollywood is so bloody good at 'adjusting', it has now become a permanent way of life. Bollywood is a protean creature that can take any shape it wants to, whenever it wants, aaram se. Unfortunately, its pandemic shape is an eyesore.

Opinion: Sachin Pilot, A Most Unsuitable Boy - by Shobhaa De

Sachin Pilot is Ashok Gehlot's Walkie-Talkie doll. A desi, Made-in-India doll. He is not blond but speaks "good English" and is "handsome". Khallas! He is done for.

Opinion: Vikas Dubey Finale Worse Than C-Grade Thriller From 70s - by Shobhaa De

In Mumbai, we are used to looking for movie/showbiz references in real life, which is why we are wondering why those who are involved in this drama couldn't have hired a more competent script-writer. This reads worse than a C-grade crime thriller from the 70s.

Opinion: After Sushant Singh Rajput's Loss, Bollywood Ripped Wide Open - by Shobhaa De

Authenticity is all that matters - in life - and entertainment. So, please guys - get real. Get off your high horses. The world has changed when you weren't looking. Forget all the hogwash about 'filmi royalty' and 'first families' tripe.

Opinion: Irrfan Khan's Aloofness Was Never An Act - By Shobhaa De

He was his own person from the moment he was noticed by Bollywood's best. His aloofness was not a studied act - he was aloof with good reason - he was that sure of his talent. I cannot recall a single major movie of his in which he let his own exceedingly high standards down as a performer.

Opinion: One Fall Guy + Complete Intel Failure On Bandra Gathering - By Shobhaa De

The migrants aren't the only ones facing the spectre of death. What happens if more daily wage workers crowding our dazzling city of gold decide to face a lathi-charge, defy the lockdown and attempt to flee? Phir kya hoga, Kaliya?

Opinion: Shobhaa De On The DHFL Family's Breakout And Punishment

Bending the law can be addictive. People like them are hard-core addicts. I seriously doubt they have 'learnt a lesson'.

Opinion: Salman's Biceps As Big As His Box Office: Shobhaa De's "Bharat" Review

Salman Khan has given 14 consecutive 100-crore hits in a 10-year period. Bhai ho toh aisa!

Opinion: PM Won't Forgive Pragya Thakur; Will He Punish Her? - By Shobhaa De

Merely stating he'll "never forgive" her is not enough. It is disingenuous, at best. Show it! How will he 'punish' this awful woman? When? And excuse me, where are our law-makers? Too scared to comment?

Opinion: "And The Hamper Goes To..." Shobhaa De On Akshay's PM Modi Interview

From one khiladi to another...the much-touted non-interview has got to be the silliest political gimmick of this very, very silly season! The question is: Who emerged as Khiladi No. 1 in this corny exercise?

Opinion: Shobhaa De On "Kalank": I Agree With Its Song "Tabah Ho Gaye"

As we walked out, my pregnant daughter clutching her belly, and me clutching my head, I found myself singing the one track that was in perfect sync with my mood - "Tabaah ho gaye". Yes, I was devastated.