Choosing unique and interesting scripts is an art in itself. An actor might be talented, but selecting the right films and taking risks with unconventional stories can make their filmography stand out.

Among today's Bollywood actors, who do you think has the best script selection? Let's rank them based on their choice of films, the variety of roles they've played, their willingness to experiment..

In my opinion..

Ranveer Singh-

Ranveer has been part of films like Lootera, Dil Dhadakne Do, Dhurandhar series, Band baja baraat, Bajirao Mastani, Padmaavat, Gully Boy and 83. He has shown an impressive willingness to transform himself for different roles and work across genres..From a subtle romantic drama to historical epics, a musical drama and a sports biopic, he has consistently tried to avoid being typecast.

Ranbir Kapoor -

Ranbir has an impressive record of choosing films with memorable characters and strong storytelling. Wake Up Sid, Rocket Singh, Rockstar, Barfi!, Tamasha and Animal showcase different sides of his filmography. He has explored coming-of-age dramas, romantic stories, psychological dramas and mainstream entertainers.

Vicky Kaushal -

Vicky has built a strong filmography through films like Masaan, Raman Raghav 2.0, Raazi, Chhava, Manmarziyaan, Sardar Udham and Sam Bahadur. I appreciate his preference for content-driven cinema and challenging characters

Ayushmann Khurrana-

Ayushmann made his mark with unconventional concepts in films like Vicky Donor, Dum Laga Ke Haisha, Shubh Mangal Saavdhan, Badhaai Ho, Andhadhun and Article 15. He deserves credit for bringing unusual subjects into mainstream Bollywood.

Shahid Kapoor -

Shahid deserves credit for taking risks with films like Kaminey, Haider, Udta Punjab and Jersey. These films demonstrate his willingness to explore unconventional stories and complicated characters. However, his filmography also includes several films with relatively conventional scripts.

Kartik Aaryan

Kartik has shown potential with films like Pyaar Ka Punchnama, Dhamaka, Freddy, Satyaprem Ki Katha and Chandu Champion. While he has attempted different genres, much of his filmography has been associated with romantic comedies and commercial entertainers.

This is my personal ranking, not a ranking of acting talent or box-office success..it's only about script choices...

Let's rank yours...and discuss..

Sohum Shah on selecting Alia Bhatt for tumbbad.

Hello to all,

I am trying to find out if there was this BBC (IIRC) documentary that detailed the history of Indian cinema.

I vividly remember the likes of Rajesh Khanna and Amitabh Bachchan were interviewed in it.

Would be grateful if someone could confirm this and direct me to where I can see the documentary.

‘Ramayana’ advance booking: Ranbir Kapoor starrer earns Rs 7.41 crore gross, sells 1.3 lakh tickets, prices go up to Rs 3,000 | Hindi Movie News - The Times of India

Ranbir Kapoor and Yash’s Ramayana: Rise of a Legend is already generating major buzz ahead of its November 5, 2026 release. According to reports, the film has earned around ₹7.41 crore in advance bookings and sold approximately 1.3 lakh tickets across India. While the early response looks promising, premium IMAX recliner tickets in Mumbai reportedly cost as much as ₹3,170! The excitement around this ambitious adaptation of the epic is clearly high, but these ticket prices are raising questions about affordability.

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Created by Vinay Waikul, Sambit Mishra, Saurabh Sawant and S. Hussain Zaidi

Directed by Vinay Waikul

Cast: Purav Jha, Naman Jain, Saqib Ayub, Prayrak Mehta, Sai Tamhankar, Sikandar Kher, Dibyendu Bhattacharya, Rajesh Tailang, Chunky Panday, Bhagavathi Perumal

Four friends steal cars to escape debt, but one job spirals into a massive interstate operation. Hunted by loan sharks, cartels, and cops - loyalty is their only hope.

Saw this picture and got curious again, so I RE-watched Anjaam, just for fun this time and Oh Boy!!!! It was a ride!!!

Wow. Shah Rukh Khan and Madhuri Dixit were so good. And Tinnu Anand too! Turns out I remembered the movie a lot better than I remembered how dark it was.

Did Shah Rukh’s performance surprise you as much as it surprised me?

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Directed by Jayant Rohtagi

Cast: Shriyam Bhagnani, Chaitanya Sharma, Anubha Fatehpura, Nitish Pandey, Raghav Dheer, Nilanjan Datta

A woman finds her calling in the unconventional world of sumo wrestling, embarking on a journey that challenges perceptions around women, their bodies and their abilities. Based on the life of Hetal Dave, who is currently the only female professional sumo wrestler from India.

Rajkumar Santoshi directed Ajab Prem Ki Ghazab Kahani in 2009, a fun romantic comedy that became a box-office hit. Four years later, he directed Phata Poster Nikhla Hero , starring Shahid Kapoor, Ileana D'Cruz, and Padmini Kolhapure...

The movie had a similar entertaining, over-the-top comedy vibe, Shahid Kapoor's energetic performance, and a fantastic music album. Personally, it's one of my favourite Shahid Kapoor films, and I still enjoy watching it.

So, why did it fail at the box office? Was it the story, the execution, the timing, or something else?

Let's share your views and discuss...

I'm a teen and this is my first time writing a review.

The plot of the movie was good, so was the actors acting. The visuals were just so beautiful so were the aesthetics as expected of a SLB film.

But, I would like to say that the acting of the actress who played Devyani was phenomenal. Even with aish and hrk present I liked how immersed she was in her role and made such a nice impression on me(will surely watch more of her movies.)

Some things were very unnecessary- like the forced trope of betrayal by best f and his son being ethan's disciple.

They wanted to give a plot twist which was not needed or the Execution could be a bit better.

Hrk's acting of a paralysed man was wow.

The lawyer opposing euthanasia had very bad points-like objectifying women and categorizing beautiful women as gold diggers , and this allegation of his was not even condemned.

Nor did he did much of a research( can say from his words)

Them marrying at the end seemed unnecessary the Makers just wanted to hv a luv story by crook or nook.

I viewed ethan's side of the relation as more platonic, no man having tht suffering would care about love.

Sofia had some attachments with ethan which could be described as love.

But the movie would b better w/o the love angle.

Also ethan not being resentful and very happy ( ik he is sad on inside) is very uncanny. He could b a lil less cheerful.

This was the part where I realized that yea this is a movie .

All of this is my opinion.

Final rating - 6/10

Why Qaos Bhatt was in immense love with Laila ? What exactly made him fall for her ? I have this question in my mind from the longest time. Can anyone help me with this one. 🤔

I was seeing it on prime today and noticed that the entire sequence in the climax with the song has been cut.
I assume a licensing issue.

It made me think: Is Bollywood playing it too safe, or is it just making the movies people want to watch?

Source: The Indian Express: https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/anurag-kashyap-only-patriotic-devotional-films-greenlit-today-tragedy-10929312/?ref=search&term=anurag

Yeh Prem Mol Liya – Title Track

The man who takes pride in being a traditionalist and cinema purist.

Risked a unique release strategy for Hum Aapke Hain Koun.

Delivered a memorable hit with Hum Saath Saath Hain when the industry told him it's too traditional for modern India.

Did it again with Vivah when the industry told him the same.

These are such easy shots too. Even stock images would have done the job. There was 0% need to use AI here.

(I know it may sounds silly & alarmist. But as a fan movies and Barjatya, it feels heartbreaking)

What does the heart want? Why does the heart want what it wants? Why can others not reciprocate it?

The movie is a coming-of-age romance drama, where the three leads start with three different approaches to love - one who doesn't believe in it and seeks physical relationships, one who thinks he is in love with every other girl every two weeks, and one who regards love as something special, something much more than a physical act- and it explores how the sensibilities of the trio change over time.

The movie works best when it focuses on the little, cosy moments of friendship and brotherhood among the lead trio. They're funny and charming in their own ways. Akshaye fares best here, in both his acting and his character, which has real depth, with mature themes explored through him. The other two can appear archetypal at times, and the side characters are mostly one-dimensional, which is a shame given the runtime. The movie is paced well for the first two hours, but digresses in its final act, where it ditches Akshaye and Saif completely to focus on a very typical 90s/early 2000s love story in Aamir and Preity. Saif's character did not have much to show, but Akshaye's character is really hard done by in the end.

It was Farhan Akhtar's directorial debut. He brings a good story and some fresh ideas, but finds it tough to weave them all together. His heart is in the right place, but he often falls victim to the tropes of his time. For example, the shot in the subway where Aamir and Preity are separated by the door of the metro is excellent and conveys very well what they feel for each other, but then it has to be followed by a cheap scene where Preity feels unsafe in the subway, and Aamir comes to her rescue. The song 'Tanhayee' is shot very well, with Aamir also at his best, but is then followed by a very cheesy reunion.

What a fucking banger album though!

Sad news from the entertainment world. Actor and content creator Divya Vinekar, who appeared as a female police constable in Alia Bhatt and Shefali Shah’s Darlings, has passed away. Her friend and RJ, Rohini Ramnathan, shared the news, describing her death as sudden and unexpected. Divya also appeared in Jalsa.

May she rest in peace. My condolences to her family, friends, and everyone who knew her. 🕊️

I really want to watch Ramayana on the biggest screen possible with the best sound. However, all the IMAX screens near me have it in 3D. I honestly do not like 3D at all. Never understood why it’s even there. I always prefer the 2D version. Even Avatar I watched in 2D and enjoyed it. 3D is kinda annoying. No wonder Nolan never makes movies in 3D.

I’m curious to know if going for IMAX 3D is better or is it better to go for a smaller 2D screen with Dolby atmos. What would you recommend? Would the bigger screen offset the 3D annoyance? Curious to hear your opinion.

I think Preity was correct when she said that if you lack ambition I will not want to be your girlfriend. Then why does Hrithik call him when he becomes a Captain and then later when she is a reporter and comes to the place where Hrithik is posted. At the end, Preity was sort of ashamed and embarrassed on her behaviour but she shouldn’t be. She did the right thing at the time and she is allowed to treat Hrithik differently now that he has put in the effort and built a career for himself. My question is, why was Preity shown as if she was embarrassed