It was a turbulent year for Bollywood as naysayers and haters got busy writing off the Hindi film industry.
But if one chooses to see the glass half full, there are quite a few silver linings too.
As 2022 readies to bid adieu, the 10 high points of the year.
Deepika Padukone: Face of India
From jury duties at Cannes to unveiling the FIFA World Cup at the final to brand ambassador of luxury brands like Louis Vuitton and Cartier to receiving honours at the TIME 100 Impact Awards, Deepika’s worldwide fame had proud desis like Malaika Arora exclaiming ‘eternal trendsetter’ while sharing pictures of the star’s endorsements at international airports on social media.
Some folks can focus on the colour of her bikini in Pathaan, but we agree with Malla, wardrobe choice at the Lusail stadium notwithstanding.
Kapil Sharma gets serious
There’s more to Kapil Sharma than pedestrian jokes. His surprisingly self-deprecating wit and personal admissions on the Netflix special Kapil Sharma: I’m Not Done Yet revealed the human behind the humourist.
Even so, nobody could have envisioned the garrulous comedian in the part of a food delivery guy under tremendous financial duress until he bowled critics over with his realistic performance
in Zwigato. Directed by Nandita Das, the drama has won rave reviews for Sharma’s surprise package at the Toronto Film Festival and International Film Festival of Kerala.
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'Women don't have to only sing and dance'
'When you are new, you don't know how the industry works.' 'But when you know where you are headed, the possibilities of being conned or facing unpleasant instances is reduced.
I haven't done homework for my films'
'In India, I'm able to work with the biggest stars on creating a scene, creating that emotion, without being too hung up on their persona.
'I learned about Bollywood by being a part of it'
'In India, I'm able to work with the biggest stars on creating a scene, creating that emotion, without being too hung up on their persona.
'MY FACE IS MY GREATEST USP'
'My tool is the way I look. This is the only thing that distinguishes me.' 'Most of us dress similarly. What sets you apart is your face. If you change that also, you're like anybody else.
'My Life Was In Danger'
\"I received many threatening calls and letters.' 'A fatwa was issued against me.'
'I AM BRAHMA, VISHNU, MAHESH!'
Tanishaa Mukerji started her acting career with a bang when she got to play a YRF heroine in her second film Neal 'n' Nikki (2005).
Everybody would say I should act like My Sister
‘Padmini and are very different people.’ Our acting styles are very different. She's from a different era.’
'Girls Are Becoming Suicide Bombers'
'When I am doing a film, that film is not propaganda for me. That's a true thing.
'Four women in their 60s followed me...'
'Don't object to change; understand why people like it.' 'Don't object to change; understand why people like it.'
'EVERYBODY REJECTED ME'
It is only fair that being around the industry has to rub off on its children.