As The Dirty Picture turns 14, we bring you 5 reason why the film became the turning point for Vidya Balan and women-driven cinemas. Read on. Fourteen years ago, on December 2, 2011, The Dirty Picture ...

It is difficult, if not almost impossible, for outsiders to achieve superstardom in the film industry. Only a lucky few manage to do so — and it’s even harder for women, especially those from poor, ...

Kangana Ranaut has confirmed in several interviews that she was approached for the part but decided to turn it down. The Dirty Picture was released in 2011, and it became one of the most talked-about ...

In Bollywood, destiny often decides which actor gets remembered for a role, and The Dirty Picture is one such case. The film, released in 2011, became one of Vidya Balan’s biggest hits and changed the ...

Indian cinema has a history of actresses dying young. Madhubala: died of a heart ailment at age 33. Meena Kumari: died at 39 of an alcohol-induced liver problem. Geeta Bali: died at 35 of smallpox.

Seda Negra Black Silk Dance Company premieres "Woven Of Iron" at Phoenix Theatre Cultural Centre, Russell Theatre, at 705 N. Illinois St., on Oct. 4, 2025, with performances at 2:00 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.

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Smitha Ravipudi, MPH, is chief executive officer of USC Care, Keck Medicine’s network of nearly 1400 physicians who provide outpatient services and procedures. She is also CEO of Keck Medicine’s ...

On the occasion of the birth anniversary (December 2) of late actress Silk Smitha, the makers have released the first glimpse of the actress Chandrika Ravi who is reprising Silk Smitha. This biopic ...

Vijayalakshmi Vadlapati, known popularly as Silk Smitha, was an Indian film artiste who worked predominantly in the South Indian languages. She entered the industry as an extra actress and first got ...

Ghastly expensive. Enhancements over cheaper models are ephemeral at best. Requires visiting a professional and on-site adjustments. No streaming capabilities. The Silk 7X are a pint-sized powerhouse ...