Actors in Bollywood are ready to do their own stunts. Be it jumping from the high-rise buildings, walking through fire, getting a few punches or raunchy scenes, the actors are increasingly refusing for body doubles to do the risky and controversial scenes themselves.

Bollywood’s aspiring actors want to put their best face forward. Instead of fumbling with dialogues, being wary of the camera and unable to understand the technicalities of filmmaking, B-town aspiring actors are donning the hat of assistant directors to prepare themselves before they face the camera.

The stage was set to tell the story worth retelling. Mantoiyat, a presentation by Dastangoi on the life and times of notable Urdu writer Saadat Hasan Manto, was high on hilarious anecdotes and some unforgettable couplets.

Following Mahatma Gandhi is not just about espousing honesty, non-violence, turning vegetarian or spinning yarn for GenY. They rather prefer to follow him on twitter, update his Facebook pages, flaunt Gandhi’s famous quotes and photos on their T-shirt, wear round-framed spectacles, simple chappals and khadi kurtas to make a no-nonsense and intellectual statement.

Rani Mukerji is back in action. And her gaudy costumes, zippy moves and sensual expressions in Dreamum wakeuppam song from her upcoming film Aiyyaa have got everyone talking. The raunchy, energy-packed, fast and lively dance moves from the Southern films have always enthralled us. And the trend is back in Bollywood, says choreographer Pony Verma. Pony brought back the South Indian dance moves to 70 mm screen with Dirty Picture.

As the Men in Blue gear up for the T20 battle royale, fans back home have their tickets booked, bags packed. They’ll be where the action is — on a quick holiday in Lanka.

When Yuvraj Singh decided to make a documentary on his successful battle against cancer, there were many takers for the three series show called Zindagi Abhi Baaki Hai. However, not all documentaries meet a similar fate. There are many inspiring and motivating documentary films made on eminent personalities that go unnoticed and unseen thanks to lack of marketing and finances, say filmmakers.

Anjum Anand’s latest online show Spice Nights focuses on quick cooking. However, the TV chef and cookery writer says she likes to take her own time while cooking at home. “I am always thinking and experimenting with food, therefore I like to cook at my own pace,” says Anjum, who was in the capital to attend the Creative Service Support Group Gastronomy Summit 2012 at The Leela Palace recently.

The cop, who wears a khaki uniform, flaunts medals, fights for justice and walks with his chest puffed out and head held high is one of the most sought-after characters on the big screen these days. Be it the unforgettable Chulbul Pandey in Dabangg or Bajirao Singham in Singham, the audience loves the hero in uniform.

He has become popular as “the flying paddler” for his “superman shot” during London 2012 Paralympics. In spite of losing the game, table tennis player David Wetherill’s superman shot during the fourth set has got more than six million hits on YouTube. And after UK, he has maximum fan following from India on Facebook.