Suparn Verma

Deathly Hallows-2 ends Harry Potter in style

Director David Yates set up the finale perfectly in the first part.

Film criticism is a double-edged sword

In a world of high stakes where one film can make or break careers, the critic lays himself on the line when giving his opinion, says Suparn Verma.

How can your life be censored?

'They banned the word sexy from the song Sexy Mujhe Log Bole, which starred Karisma Kapoor in an Anu Malik number. Yet, the same Censor Board allows the word to be used years later when Amitabh Bachchan lovingly calls the cancer-ridden kid Sexy in Cheeni Kum!... They will allow Vishal Bhardwaj to use cuss words in Omkara, but not in Kaminey!'

Beauties, PR woes, 'photographer' mark JLF Day 4

After two forgettable days, writer-director Suparn Verma was back with a bang on Monday alongside Rediff.com correspondent Abhishek Mande attending the Jaipur Literature Fest, the biggest literary meet in the Asia Pacific. Here's their Day 4 dairy:

Day 2 at the Lit Fest: Fever, honour and the loo!

Writer-Director Suparn Verma and Rediff.com correspondent Abhishek Mande are attending the Jaipur Literary Festival, the leading literary event in the Asia Pacific. After their enthralling experiences on Day 1, Suparn didn't have a good Day 2; although Abhishek cuckooed all through the day. This is what he has to say:

JLF 2011 Diary: Rajasthani charm and The Bookshelf

The JLF has also become one of the most preferred platform to launch new authors and network. It is no surprise then that prominent publishing houses vie for space at the venue. In its 2011 edition, the JLF will see some young and old names gathering again to discuss books, lock horns and back slap each other.Writer-director Suparn Verma, and Rediff.com correspondent Abhishek Mande are at Jaipur attending the festival.

Saying goodbye to Bollywood's rising star

Director Suparn Verma bids adieu to his friend and colleague Sourabh Usha Narang.

'Feroz Khan lived a public life'

Suparn Verma pays a tribute to his mentor, father figure and friend, Feroz Khan.

Go watch RNBDJ!

Director Suparn Verma writes that Aditya Chopra's Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi is one of SRK's best films. Don't Miss!

I'm mad as hell and won't take it anymore

Ex-rediff.com staffer and Bollywood film-maker Suparn Verma's blog post asking Mumbaikars to gather outside the Taj Mahal hotel on December 3 at 6 pm has set off a huge response and citizens fed up of the way their city is taken for granted have vowed to be there.

Deepa Mehta impresses with Water

Lisa Ray is a revelation, while Seema Biswas steals the show.

Water down the drain

Suparn Verma travels back seven years and the controversy over the making of Water.

Lage Raho is better than Munnabhai