Shobhaa De – Author, NDTV.com

Opinion: Shobhaa De On The DHFL Family's Breakout And Punishment

Shobhaa De | Saturday April 11, 2020

Bending the law can be addictive. People like them are hard-core addicts. I seriously doubt they have 'learnt a lesson'.

Opinion: Salman's Biceps As Big As His Box Office: Shobhaa De's <i>"Bharat"</i> Review

Opinion: Salman's Biceps As Big As His Box Office: Shobhaa De's "Bharat" Review

Shobhaa De | Monday June 10, 2019

Salman Khan has given 14 consecutive 100-crore hits in a 10-year period. Bhai ho toh aisa!

Opinion: PM Won't Forgive Pragya Thakur; Will He Punish Her? - By Shobhaa De

Shobhaa De | Friday May 17, 2019

Merely stating he'll "never forgive" her is not enough. It is disingenuous, at best. Show it! How will he 'punish' this awful woman? When? And excuse me, where are our law-makers? Too scared to comment?

Opinion: "And The Hamper Goes To..." Shobhaa De On Akshay's PM Modi Interview

Shobhaa De | Thursday April 25, 2019

From one khiladi to another...the much-touted non-interview has got to be the silliest political gimmick of this very, very silly season! The question is: Who emerged as Khiladi No. 1 in this corny exercise?

Opinion: Shobhaa De On <i>"Kalank"</i>: I Agree With Its Song <i>"Tabah Ho Gaye"</i>

Opinion: Shobhaa De On "Kalank": I Agree With Its Song "Tabah Ho Gaye"

Shobhaa De | Friday April 19, 2019

As we walked out, my pregnant daughter clutching her belly, and me clutching my head, I found myself singing the one track that was in perfect sync with my mood - "Tabaah ho gaye". Yes, I was devastated.

Opinion: A Tale Of 2 <i>Shaadis</i> - Whose Was Bigger, Fatter And More Bollywood?

Opinion: A Tale Of 2 Shaadis - Whose Was Bigger, Fatter And More Bollywood?

Shobhaa De | Monday December 03, 2018

I am in a shaadi Como. Sorry, coma. My head is reeling trying to differentiate between the Bollywood superstars who tied the knot, exchanged rings, exchanged vows and what not. The destinations look the same. The outfits look ditto-ditto. Even the expressions are somewhat alike. As if the same movie director is behind the camera saying, "...and ACTION!"

Opinion: <i>Desi</i> Girl, <i>Pardesi</i> Boy - Shobhaa De On PeeCee's Engagement

Opinion: Desi Girl, Pardesi Boy - Shobhaa De On PeeCee's Engagement

Shobhaa De | Monday August 20, 2018

"Buaji, PeeCee's friends from Hollywood are also saying he's a changa munda, and his parivaar has fully welcomed our kudi into their home. They are planning a big party on his 26th birthday next month."

Opinion: "<i>Veere Di</i> - Who Gives A Flying F**k?" - By Shobhaa De

Opinion: "Veere Di - Who Gives A Flying F**k?" - By Shobhaa De

Shobhaa De | Tuesday June 05, 2018

Let's not look for deeper meanings, subversive sub-text and subliminal feminist messages in 'Veere...' There are none. It's a movie that, like those lovely frocks superstars wear on the red carpet, promises a wardrobe malfunction which unfortunately never happens.

<i>"Padmaavat"</i>: Trainer Bra For Deepika, Cowboy Boots For Ranveer

"Padmaavat": Trainer Bra For Deepika, Cowboy Boots For Ranveer

Shobhaa De | Wednesday January 24, 2018

The movie will make zillions. What about a desi Cleopatra next, SLB? Same star cast. But no boots, please. They'd look even more ridiculous under Roman togas.

Opinion: Ivanka-<i>ji</i>, Are You President Of <i>Amrika</i>

Opinion: Ivanka-ji, Are You President Of Amrika

Shobhaa De | Tuesday November 28, 2017

On a serious note, madam, you came, made a speech, told our women they are great and all that. But we want to know, after this, what?

Boss, Change Title Of <i>Padmavati</i>: Shobhaa De's Advice To Bhansali

Boss, Change Title Of Padmavati: Shobhaa De's Advice To Bhansali

Shobhaa De | Tuesday November 14, 2017

My immediate concern is to help Bhansali deal with those who want to stall his magnum opus, titled Padmavati.

Opinion: Time To Call Out The <i>Desi</i> Weinsteins

Opinion: Time To Call Out The Desi Weinsteins

Shobhaa De | Tuesday October 17, 2017

It's time to stop simpering, ladies. And start kicking. Call out the creeps. Do it, someone.

Opinion: Pahlaj-<i>ji</i>, I Plan To Say "Cow" And "Gujarat"; <i>Kya Kar Loge?</i>

Opinion: Pahlaj-ji, I Plan To Say "Cow" And "Gujarat"; Kya Kar Loge?

Shobhaa De | Thursday July 13, 2017

Muting words is the easy part, mitron. But how do you mute History?

Opinion: Shobhaa De Reviews Sridevi, 'MOM' - And Boney Kapoor

Shobhaa De | Thursday July 06, 2017

Sridevi has a problem. Sridevi has always had this problem: she is a bit too talented for her own good.

Opinion: <i>Dear Zindagi</i>, I'm Alia And Life Couldn't Get Better

Opinion: Dear Zindagi, I'm Alia And Life Couldn't Get Better

Shobhaa De | Tuesday November 29, 2016

Dear Zindagi, What can I say? Life really sucks! I mean, I know I am awesome in the movie. But that's because I am awesome, period! All of India is in love with me. Kaira or Alia...same-same, and not all that different.

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