Bollywood: An engrossing tale of life behind bars

DEVANSH PATEL looks at Jail, the latest film from Madhur Bhandarkar,and finds it leads him on a journey of hopeRead

Bollywood: Fitting tribute to the father of indian film

Harishchandrachi Factory, a masterpiece directed by Paresh Mokashi, is a definite Oscar and Bafta winner,writes DEVANSH PATEL in this world exclusive reviewRead

Bollywood: Transformed into a Wembley rock star

DEVANSH PATEL meets Ajay Devgn, whose latest film, London Dreams, is set to get Wembley rocking from Friday,October 30Read

Bollywood: A mystery that will keep you guessing

You'll be trying to figure this film out for ages afterwards,writes Devansh Patel.Read

Bollywood: Simple fare - but worth waking up for

DEVANSH PATEL reviews Wake Up Sid and finds it an enjoyable and spirited spectacle, if a little straightforwardRead

Bollywood: Back with the best

Hindi film columnist DEVANSH PATEL caught up with the new goddess of cinema,Mugdha Godse, to talk about her second big projectRead

Bollywood: Gaining new depth

Meet an actor with a spirit of an adventure.Read

Bollywood: Acid Factory trailblazer

Acid Factory may have enough gore, ultra-stylised violence and clever references to satisfy his fans, but for the rest of us, it is further evidence that this director has never played by the rules - not even his own. Read

Bollywood: a tough edge to hot babe

SHE is her own 'wanted' poster. She's smart, sharp, sleek, sweet, sultry, savvy and surprising. And in every other respect, she is sensational. On the eighth day, God created Dia Mirza. And it was really good.Read

Bollywood: Taking on the hotties in Tinseltown

DEVANSH PATEL meets the busiest man in Bollywood, Shahid KapoorRead

Bollywood: cult star on life in the spotlight

Bollywood columnist DEVANSH PATEL meets Shahid Kapur a few days before he redefined the word 'acting' with his latest release Kaminey, which is already being proclaimed a cult classicRead

Bringing Bollywood to books

Last February saw the launch of Starlet Rivalry, the first in a four-part Bollywood fiction series by Hillingdon author Puneet Bhandal.Read

Bollywood: The Wild Bunch

It is time for change in Bollywood - and Kaminey has made it happen,writes Devansh PatelRead

Bollywood: Trust in destiny

Priyanka Chopra has progressed from rom-com success to weightier drama. Read

A beauty with bite

Former Miss World turned Bollywood actress Priyanka Chopra gives a rare interview to our columnist.Read

Bollywood: Imran Khan's film is betting on luck

In the second of a two-part series, Observer columnist DEVANSH PATEL meets the rarest of breeds in Bollywood, a man who doesn't believe in luck. Read

Bollywood: Dreaming of an ale house in Mumbai

DEVANSH PATEL meets an actor obsessed with London food, beer and fashion. Read

Bollywood: 'In green i can be as hot as a chilli'

Beautiful actress Adah Sharma talks her way through the rainbow with Observer columnist Devansh Patel.Read

Bollywood: just one Amitabh

DEVANSH PATEL speaks to the first man of Bollywood, Big B, about wowing the media as the face of the International Indian Film Academy awards. Read

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Bollywood: Snapshot of sensuality

Get ready for a 'scorchingly hot' conversation as our columnist DEVANSH PATEL brings us the first of a two-part exclusive and intimate interview with actress Minissha Lamba - a romantic, sensual and erotic journey begins.Read

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