In this issue

Cover Story: Will the mega flops of his films jeopardise Akshay Kumar’s career?
Get Snappy: “Salman Khan was a very good support system because I remember I didn’t feel prepared but he was always there to support me.” – Bhumika Chawla
In Focus: “During the pandemic, people started consuming OTT content a lot and it opened avenues for newer actors, fresh faces, different stories. Even the audience evolved during this phase and they began watching out-of-box stories and with ‘The Family Man’,my career got a new lease of life.” – Sharib Hashmi
Close Up: “There’s so much to learn from both these strong women Vidya Balan and Shefal Shah - and not just by how incredible actors they are but also as people.” – Kashish Rizwan
Stardust Spotlight: Is Alia upset with the RRR makers?
Stardust Exclusive: Is Anurag Kashyap, the alleged “ace director” that Mandana Karimi claimed got her pregnant and then backed out, so much so that she had to abort her baby?
Hollywood Calling: Aron Govil’s New Hollywood Production Robbers Roost Has
An Enthralling Storyline & Star Cast
Music Room: “I’m called the‘Shakira of India’. It’s probably because I like to perform
a lot while singing.” – Rupali Jagga
Blast From The Past: ‘GONE’ ABRAHAM! CAN JOHN SURVIVE THE ‘WORST ACTOR’ TAG?

Sundar, Sexy & Risky Sidharth Malhotra Rules!

He’s definitely ‘drool’worthy. And though this interview did go through its share of bumpity rides with many a ‘not today, Sidharth’s shooting schedule has changed’ responses. The gorgeous Sidharth Malhotra more than made up for all the irritating delays by calling up from London one lazy Sunday afternoon, and apologizing in an oh-so-charming way for all the deferrals. In an exclusive interview SIDHARTH MALHOTRA tells Sumita Chakraborty why his life has been all about taking risks and more. Read on…

10 mins

Whatever I Feel At That Point, I Just Do It!

Meeting this chirpy lady is like meeting a new friend. She’s passionate, focused, and most of all extremely happy in the zone that she is in at the moment. She is the very gregarious ISHITA DUTTA. And she seems to have arrived in the Bollywood circuit with her new film Firangi co-starring the funny man Kapil Sharma. Here’s what she has to say…

3 mins

Rendezvous With Madhavan

Looking drop dead gorgeous after losing oodles of weight, R Madhvan is back in Bollywood after a short sabbatical, ready to start his new film - an untitled biopic. From being a chocolate boy to a tough task master, he has been there, done that. Getting into the skin of every charecter and doing justice to the roles he portrays is nothing new for this multi-talented man. And at 47, he's still making people go crazy over him. Sharbani Mukherjee gets chatty with the handsome hunk and brings to you his thoughts about life, career, family and future, Read on...

4 mins

I Have A Lot Of Stories To Tell As A Director

After two back to back hits of his Marathi films Sanai Choughade and Poshter Boyz, SHREYAS TALPADE is super excited to step into the Bollywood domain once again but this time, as a director. His upcoming directorial movie Poster Boys stars Sunny Deol, Bobby Deol and himself. Looking at his keen interest to constantly promote Marathi films as well as create his own niche in Bollywood, Khushboo Tiwari speaks to Shreyas Talpade, to find out about his directorial debut, future plans and more…

9 mins

Whenever I Have Fallen In Love I Have Been Cheated On!

This damsel was recently a part of the film Mirza Juuliet. Once a big name down South, she has now made her mark in Tinsel Town. And it’s time to reveal the wild side behind this saucy face. Stardust spills some spicy beans and presents to you the ‘BOLD’ side of the beautiful PIA BAJPAI.

3 mins

'It Still Hasn't Sunk In That Stree Has Been Declared A Blockbuster!'

SHRADDHA KAPOOR ‘social message’ like never before. In a candid interview with Sanchita Chavan, this charming Batti Gul Meter Chalu intends to deliver a. And her next, Streehas taken the horror-comedy genre forward interestingly with stree talks about her upcoming film, her experience shooting Saaho and more. Read on...

3 mins

Ranbir & Alia Face An Insurmountable Predicament Will They Get Married Or Not?

…Will they? Won’t they? Well… the grapevine insists tha, yes, AliA and RAnbiR are next in line to get married. Sumita Chakraborty finds out whether it’s any time soon.

9 mins

You Only Feel Over Shadowed If You're Insecure About Yourself!

Firstly, it wasn’t a deliberate break.

8 mins

Uncensored! Raju Hirani and Ranbir Kapoor Get Candid!

The very dynamic RAJU HIRANI and the gorgeous RANBIR KAPOOR together are a force to be reckoned with. In a no-holds-bar interview with Sumita Chakraborty, they honestly talk about failures, tears, challenges and much more that went into making Sanju!

10+ mins

Irrfan Khan In Critical Condition

It has been a month since the acclaimed Bollywood actor made a startling revelation about battling a rare disease called neuroendocrine cancer. Recently, he penned his emotional journey of his suffering in a painful letter to Bombay Times.

2 mins

I Was Really Seduced By The Intimacy Of The Camera As A Form

The vivacious SWARA BHASKER has made her mark in B-Town through back-to-back power-packed performances. In conversation with Rhea Kapadia, she opens up about her journey and how much she cherishes being in this profession.

8 mins

Beneath The Gloss

Under the layers of fluid makeup and glitz, are actors as flawless and indestructible as they seem on the silver screen? SUMITA CHAKRABORTY scratches the glossy veneer to delve into the real truth behind Bollywood’s stars reel ‘larger than life’ image.

7 mins

The Mystery Behind Sridevi's Untimely Death : Exposed

Sridevi's Untimely death was a shocker. Sumita Chakraborly finds out the truth behind her tragic death.

7 mins

Will SALMAN KHAN Reignite SONAKSHI SINHA'S Plummeting Career Graph?

The man with the golden touch, Salman Khan has revived many an actor’s career. Will he also be able to revive SONAKSHI SINHA’S not-sohappening career too? Read on…

5 mins

Being Pulkit Samrat...

PULKIT SAMRAT has been quietly weaving his magic in B-Town and coming out with some interesting performances. And this Punjabi munda’s latest film 3 Storeys, a thriller drama, is indeed different. To know more, read on...

4 mins

What's Next, Akshay Kumar ?

His PadMan is a huge hit and Akshay Kumar has been heralded as a social icon. What’s next for this hit machine? In a candid interview, AKSHAY KUMAR talks about his work, films, future plans and more…

3 mins

B-Town's HOT Chocolate Boy!

Don’t be deceived by his ‘boy-next-door’ image as there is a lot more to this debonair actor than just that. And with the kind of films he’s been presenting to the audiences for the last seven years, he can surely be tagged as ‘the next big thing’! Sharbani Mukherjee caught up with the dynamic KARTIK AARYAN to know more about his life post Sonu Ke Titu Ki Sweety, his camaraderie with Luv Ranjan and Nushrat Bharucha, choices in life and more. Read on….

4 mins

A Turn Off Would Be To Kiss 'N' Tell

She’s sugar ‘n’ spice, and everything nice! Yes, we’re talking about the super sexy ANGIRA DHAR. From working behind the scenes to sizzling onscreen in the webseries Bang Baaja Baarat and now being the lead in the film Love Per Square Foot, she surely knows to strike the right chords. Meeting her on a lazy afternoon and having a masaledaar conversation was indeed fun. Read on…

7 mins

I Have Gone Through So Much Rejection, Dejection. Humiliation..

It is a usual kind of day, but my interview with actor Amit Sadh turned out to be rather unusual. Super talented and proficient are just a few words to describe this handsome actor. He is not only energy ka extra dose but also masti ka pitara… In a freewheeling interview, AMIT SADH gets candid with Hema Singh about his web series, films and more…

7 mins

Taapsee Pannu Just Wanna Have Fun!

Unlike her roles - serious and determined, this pretty damsel just wanted to have fun. In fact, she insisted that she wanted to break the ‘reel’ ice and show her real true self. Feisty yet fun, TAAPSEE PANNU is indeed gorgeous. In a free-wheeling chat with Josh Chakraborty, she giggles through her take on life, films and more…

3 mins

I Made Karisma Kapoor The Star She Is.

This diva of the early ‘90s, in real life, is quite like what we know her onscreen — bubbly, simple, emotional, sensitive and spontaneous. As she says, ‘I do what I can do very well.’ Our very own K..K..Kiran, the cheerful and happening JUHI CHAWLA has always made a point to win over our hearts. Read on as she talks about her films, friendships and more…

9 mins

The Queen's Carriage

If this lady is in the news for something, well, that something is firecracking, no doubt. After having successive hits, she sits on her throne as the queen of this humoungous artistic kingdom. Every time KANGANA RANAUT hits the screen, she has us all mesmerised. Read on as we put together our take on the lady. Fuelled further, by her take on tinsel town and things.

10+ mins

Climbing the Ladder to Success

It wasn’t an actress but rather, a film that inspired her to become an actor. TAMANNAAH BHATIA proudly claims that after watching Dil Toh Pagal Hai, she wanted to become an actress, and that she can watch the same any number of times. She believes in looking at life in an absolutely positive manner. Success and failure is a part and parcel of life, and what has to happen will happen, is what she swears by. All you have to do is wait for the right time or rather wait for ‘your’ time. Tick, tock, keep an eye on the clock, for her time is coming soon.

6 mins

Better Late Than Never

Persistent, focussed and ambitious are three words that describe the 24-year-old AKSHARA HAASAN. Nothing can stop her committment to her work, not even ill-health. She looked pale and exhausted for this chat, yet, beautiful. She’s inherited her down-to-earth nature from her dad actor Kamal Haasan. One glance from this charming grey-eyed diva is enough to mesmerize you. The innocent artist has also tasted the bitter pills of being bodyshamed on social media, but we salute her blatant, unapologetic attitude towards these prejudices. She has tucked into her hat, the skill sets of a director, photographer, dancer, actor, and now, filmmaker too. Yes, this multi- talented actress took a long hiatus post her debut film Shamitabh, only to get a better opportunity in her upcoming film Laali Ki Shaadi Mein Laddoo Deewana.

7 mins

Glowing - Up

ALIA BHATT is a Bollywood baby in the true sense. Born to 70 mm with the best, she has got the best so far. And she knows how to give her best to the best. From a tinsel-town tot, to the lovely lady in that shining gown, Alia’s journey has just been on an ascent. With a new set of films to entertain, she gets into conversation with Nawaz Kochra about the high that films give her.

3 mins

Divorced & Penniless?

…Absolutely shocking! But the news filtering in says that the gorgeous KIM SHARMA who was the toast of Bollywood once, is divorced from her Kenya-based biz tycoon husband and is absolutely broke. Sumita Chakraborty finds out more…

3 mins

Star Struck

As far as filmy outings are concerned, we haven’t seen her around for a while. However, the newly married BIPASHA BASU has a lot to say. Read on as she talks to Rinaldo D’souza about Tinsel Town and her future endeavours.

2 mins

In The Firing Line

From being extremely clear cut about career choices and decisions in her personal life, the amazing RAVEENA TANDON is an actress par excellence, a champion of social causes, an animal rights activist and much more. Sharbani Mukherjee finds out why Raveena is still a force to be reckoned with.

4 mins

The World At Deepika's Feet!

The gorgeous DEEPIKA PADUKONE talks to Sumita Chakraborty about life, work, Bollywood, Hollywood, Vin Diesel and much more… and yes, why she deserves everything she has achieved so far. Read on… Feet!

10 mins

She Doesn't Need A Hero!

Super cool yet warm, she greets me with a dazzling smile as I walk in for the interview. We start our candid, heart-to-heart chat. During the course of our conversation, I realise that I have never come across a celebrity who is so successful and yet so down-to-earth. In fact, today, though this amazing actress is touching the skies, her feet are still firmly entrenched on the ground. Indeed, this Dabangg girl has come a long way. ...SONAKSHI SINHA is a star kid. But one of those who doesn’t really need a pillar (read daddy) to lean upon. Her onscreen presence is so strong that it can win the hearts of the audience regardless of the role she plays. She has gone from strength to strength in each film she has worked in. The industrywallas call her Sona - and it truly defines her presence, personality and charm – 24 Carat solid gold!...Here are excerpts from the very interesting chat.

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