Written By Gitanjali Roy

Rishi Kapoor's Book 'Witty, Honest, Just Like Him,' Says Anil Kapoor

Monday January 23, 2017

For Rishi Kapoor's autobiography, Khullam Khulla, Anil Kapoor wrote, "Insightful, witty and honest" - just like the actor himself

Bigg Boss 10, November 18, Written Update: Captain Rohan Mehra Branded A 'Dictator'

Saturday November 19, 2016

In the Bigg Boss episode aired on Friday, November 18, Rohan quickly made himself unpopular by arbitrarily picking Manu Punjabi and Manveer Gurjar to be sent to 'jail.'

Bigg Boss 10, November 17, Written Update: Rohan Mehra Replaces Bani As Captain

Friday November 18, 2016

VJ Bani's reign as captain ended on last night's episode of Bigg Boss 10 and the title has passed to teammate Rohan Mehra, who won the task against Rahul Dev and then was chosen by housemates through voting

Why Kamal Haasan, 62 Today, Has Muted His Birthday Celebrations

Written by Gitanjali Roy (with inputs from agencies) | Monday November 7, 2016

His public will also correspondingly mute the revelry. A close associate of the actor told PTI that no birthday celebrations were being conducted by fans of the Vishwaroopam star

Actor Pratyusha Banerjee's Boyfriend Rahul Raj Singh Aided Her Suicide, Says Police

India News | Written by Gitanjali Roy | Tuesday April 5, 2016

Four days after TV actor Pratyusha Banerjee was found dead at her home in Mumbai, her boyfriend, Rahul Raj Singh, has been charged by the police with abetting her suicide. Mr Singh, a TV producer, has been in hospital since Sunday after complaining of chest pains.

NDTV's Ranveer-Farooq Abdullah Dance-Off Goes Viral With A Million Views

India News | Written by Gitanjali Roy | Wednesday February 3, 2016

It took two - actor Ranveer Singh and politician Farooq Abdullah - to tango at the NDTV Indian of the Year awards in New Delhi on February 2, and their impromptu dance-off swiftly went viral.

Ranveer Singh Vs Farooq Abdullah In Impromptu Bajirao Dance-Off

India News | Written by Gitanjali Roy | Thursday February 4, 2016

Actor Ranveer Singh has a rep to protect. So when he checked in for the NDTV Indian of the Year awards on Tuesday evening complete with trademark swagger, a good time seemed guaranteed for all. Turns out, Ranveer was the life of the party - particularly when he went up on stage to receive the Entertainer of the Year award from politician Farooq Abd...

What It Means To Be An Amitabh Bachchan Fan. Ranveer, Abhishek Explain

India News | Written by Gitanjali Roy | Thursday February 4, 2016

Actor Ranveer Singh had a fanboy moment when senior colleague Amitabh Bachchan was honoured for Lifetime Achievement at the NDTV Indian of the Year 2015 awards. "I am a Hindi film fan first, then an actor. And if you are a Hindi film fan, you are an Amitabh Bachchan fan," said Ranveer, who joined Big B and his family on stage.

Sunny Leone's Condom Ad Will Trigger Rapes, Says Politician

India News | Written by Gitanjali Roy | Wednesday September 2, 2015

A condom commercial featuring actress Sunny Leone will lead to more rapes, senior Left leader Atul Kumar Anjaan has warned in a video that appears to have been shot at a rally in Ghazipur, Uttar Pradesh on Tuesday. The video was uploaded onto YouTube by a channel called Khabar India.

Sunny Leone, Accused in Obscenity Case, Visits Thane Police Station

Others News | Reported by Saurabh Gupta; Written by: Gitanjali Roy | Thursday May 28, 2015

Bollywood actress Sunny Leone visited the cyber crime cell of the Thane Police today to record a statement in an obscenity case filed earlier this month by a Mumbai housewife.

Actor Kareena Kapoor Free to Sue Over Morphed Photo, Says VHP

India News | Written by Gitanjali Roy | Thursday January 8, 2015

The right-wing Vishwa Hindu Parishad says actor Kareena Kapoor can sue if she has objections to a morphed photo of hers that has been used by the women's wing of the organization to warn against "love jihad" - the alleged conspiracy by young Muslim man to romance Hindu women and then make them convert after getting married.

Deven Verma: A Life of Jokes and Laughter

People | Written by Gitanjali Roy | Tuesday December 2, 2014

Actor Deven Verma, a star who twinkled for decades in the firmament of Bollywood funny men, died at 77 in Mumbai.

Zohra Sehgal, Grand Old Lady of Indian Cinema, Dies at 102

India News | Written by Gitanjali Roy | Thursday July 10, 2014

Actress and former dancer Zohra Sehgal died at a hospital in New Delhi today. She was 102.

Nanda: the little-known life of a screen goddess

People | Written by Gitanjali Roy | Tuesday March 25, 2014

Actress Nanda, star of films like Teen Deviyan, was born into one of Maharashtra's premier film families and appeared in a string of hit films.

"Linda, listen": toddler demands cupcakes from mom, gets them from Ellen

Offbeat | Written by Gitanjali Roy | Thursday March 20, 2014

This is probably what David vs Goliath looked like, except this Goliath is armed with a camera. Linda, mother of three-year-old Mateo, taped an argument with the tiny tyrant who demanded cupcakes of her and just wouldn't take no for an answer.

The sad-happy story of a little girl and her young mother

Offbeat | Written by Gitanjali Roy | Tuesday February 25, 2014

This quiet young mother has everybody talking about her. They say she had her daughter June when she was 18, with her sugar daddy. She lets them talk. For her, tiny smiley June is the centre of her world, just as she is the centre of June's.

What this father did for his son will gladden your heart

Offbeat | Written by Gitanjali Roy | Tuesday February 25, 2014

Is this the world's greatest dad? Consider the evidence - he can't read but he goes to adult literacy school and soon enough he can spell words while playing Scrabble, read from the back of the cereal box, and spell out 'I Love You' on the refrigerator for his wife to see.

On Valentine's Day, the wedding proposal every girl secretly wants

Offbeat | Written by Gitanjali Roy | Friday February 14, 2014

Just in time for Valentine's Day comes this heartwarming advert from haircare brand Schwarzkopf titled 'You.'

Two little girls write 30 rules for future boyfriends. And they're not even 10 yet

Offbeat | Written by Gitanjali Roy | Friday February 7, 2014

It's never too early to give a thought to what boxes your future boyfriend should be able to tick.

This Budweiser ad starring a puppy and a horse will have you sobbing

Offbeat | Written by Gitanjali Roy | Friday January 31, 2014

Unless you've been living under a rock, holidaying on another planet or otherwise inconvenienced, chances are you've seen the minute-long Budweiser advertisement starring a tiny Labrador puppy and his best friend, a horse about a 100 times bigger than him.

Suchitra Sen, Bengal's sweetheart

People | Written by Gitanjali Roy | Friday January 17, 2014

Six decades ago, long before Aishwarya Rai and Kareena Kapoor set out to prove that married actresses could be celluloid heroines, a 21-year-old actress was single-handedly leading the charge in Bengal.

Aishwarya Rai Bachchan: World's envy, India's pride

People | Written by Gitanjali Roy | Friday November 1, 2013

Possibly India's best known face, and certainly it's most glamorous, 40-year-old Aishwarya Rai's tryst with destiny began 22 years ago.

Sridevi: Child star to Queen Bee

People | Written by Gitanjali Roy | Tuesday August 13, 2013

Fifteen years away from the arc-lights have not dimmed Sridevi's talent or her star quality and now, at 50, she is a bona fide star once again, a feat last achieved by a 58-year-old Amitabh Bachchan whose career was resurrected by Mohabbatein in 2000.

Jiah Khan was heartbroken after failed relationship, say police

India News | Written by Gitanjali Roy (with inputs from PTI) | Tuesday June 4, 2013

Actress Jiah Khan, who died in an apparent suicide on June 3, was heartbroken after a failed relationship, said police. Jiah, 25, reportedly dated Suraj Pancholi, son of actors Aditya Pancholi and Zarina Wahab, who was questioned by the police for three hours today. Aditya Pancholi was also questioned at Juhu police station.

Shamshad Begum: A song in her heart

People | Written by Gitanjali Roy | Wednesday April 24, 2013

Shamshad Begum, a pioneer of Bollywood's music fraternity and the voice behind some of it's most memorable hits, died in Mumbai after a long illness.

Pakistani band Jal's Mumbai concert cancelled

India News | Written by Gitanjali Roy | Wednesday April 3, 2013

Fans of Pakistani band Jal were left disappointed after the concert in Mumbai, scheduled for today, was cancelled. Jal's vocalist and lead guitarist Goher Mumtaz told NDTV that the concert, which was to be held at the Hard Rock Cafe, had to be cancelled because of "permission issues." He also said, "I don't what exactly was the reason. Probably tha...

DAM 999 won't release in Tamil Nadu, rules Supreme Court

South | Written by Gitanjali Roy | Thursday January 24, 2013

Supreme Court, Sohan Roy, Tamil Nadu, Ashish Vidyarthi, Rajit Kapur, DAM 999

Yash Chopra: King of romance

People | Written by Gitanjali Roy; Edited by Abhinav Bhatt | Sunday October 21, 2012

Director Yash Chopra has died in Mumbai at the age of 80. Mr Chopra had been in hospital being treated for dengue since October 13. He is survived by wife Pamela and sons Aditya and Uday.

Amitabh Bachchan: What legends are made of

People | Written by Gitanjali Roy | Friday December 7, 2012

Actor, singer, game-show host and sometime politician Amitabh Bachchan remains, at 70, India's uber-celeb.

Who is Ranbir Kapoor?

People | Written by Gitanjali Roy | Friday September 28, 2012

From a dropped towel in Saawariya to a much-lauded turn as the tortured Rockstar, the last six years have been an evolution of sorts for Ranbir Kapoor.