Yasser Usman
Yasser Usman is an award-winning TV journalist and the author of four bestselling Bollywood biographies, including those on Guru Dutt and Rekha. His writings have featured in prominent publications like Hindustan Times, The Hindu, Khaleej Times, and the BBC.
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Dhurandhar 2 Is Being Called 'Propaganda'. But Bollywood Has Always Been This Loud
In Dhurandhar 2, with the new mantra of "Honsla, Eendhan, Badla" (Courage, Fuel, Vengeance), and an expected four-hour runtime, it seems Aditya Dhar and Ranveer Singh are set to make history all over again
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The Making Of Tere Naam: The Birth Of Bollywood's 'Alpha' Obsession
Tere Naam re-released in theatres on Friday (February 27). As Tere Naam and the OG toxic man-child returns to theatres, the question is, are we ready for Radhe Mohan, 23 years later?
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The Making Of Haider: The National Award Winning Film That Might Be 'Too Risky' Now
Haider attempted something different: to see Kashmir from the inside. And in doing so, it became one of the rare mainstream films to engage with the conflict head-on
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Dhai Kilo Ka Comeback: How Sunny Deol Became Bollywood's Biggest Revival Story
At an age when most actors transition into character roles or prestige cameos, Sunny Deol, almost 70, is playing the leading man in mammoth blockbusters
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The Making Of Kaho Naa Pyaar Hai: The Film That Created A Superstar Bollywood Wasn't Ready For
We called it 'Hrithik-mania' when Kaho Naa... Pyaar Hai dropped on January 14, 2000. It felt like the world changed overnight
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Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara Is Still The Only New Year Resolution That Never Expires
Years later, ZNMD still hits home, its story, characters, and pop-culture charm cut through life's noise, reminding us to live boldly and on our own terms
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Why Akshaye Khanna Was Always The Dhurandhar Of Brooding Bollywood
This viral triumph of Dhurandhar may have come 28 years after Akshaye Khanna's debut, but the understated, effortless magic was always there, quietly waiting to be discovered, and finally, to set the screen ablaze
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The Making Of Welcome: How Anees Bazmee's "Accidental Comedy" Became India's Greatest Meme Factory And A Cult Classic
Welcome felt like hopping into a speeding car and hoping it lands on all four wheels. But here's the twist, Welcome wasn't even meant to be a comedy
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The Making Of Maine Pyar Kiya: How A 19-Year-Old Director And A Struggling Salman Khan Changed Bollywood Forever
Watching it today, Maine Pyar Kiya may feel a little old-fashioned, but its songs are still hummable and its lines still bring a smile
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The Making Of Rockstar: How Imtiaz Ali's Broken-Hearted Dream Found Its Voice
In Rockstar, every detail of Jordan's look tells a story.
