Sukanya Verma presents a playlist of 100 Lata Mangeshkar songs from different decades of Hindi films -- songs that make me sing, smile, sob and sigh.
Sita Ramam is a subtle reminder that, in a world where you can be anything, the best thing you can be is kind
Jubilee's irresistible celebration of cinema and all its good, bad, ugly ways lives up to its title, applauds Sukanya Verma.
Joginder Tuteja looks at the magic she's created with her leading men in the past.
There's an entire gurdwara dedicated to immigration. People present tiny airliner models here in the hope that Waheguru will soon give them a ticket, passport and visa to leave, reveals Shekhar Gupta.
Ranveer is loud, but not shrill, notes Subhash K Jha. As in singing, in acting holding your pitch in the higher notes is a Himalayan task. Ranveer resides on the highest notes of the musical mountain and still manages to be coherent, fluent and persuasive.
Rahul Dev Burman's collaboration with Asha Bhosle and Kishore Kumar was unique, but he saved his best for Lata Mangeshkar.
Sreehari Nair reviews Ayyappanum Koshiyum.
'Today, as a film personality, he is bigger than Dharma Productions.' 'But he is still warm and loyal to his friends from school, college and work.'
Mahipal, who has worked with actresses like Madhubala and Meena Kumari, established himself as a hero in the mythological genre.
Find out more about interesting films and Web series coming up on OTT this month.
Strong performances, brilliant use of technology, stunning cinematography and incredible direction make Raavan a must-see.
'These days girls are quite independent. They are scared to settle down as they feel their freedom will be taken away. In Pesarattu, what the girl goes through is representative of the new-gen woman. They have this fear of life and marriage, Nikitha Narayan tells Radhika Rajamani/ Rediff.com
'If you are mature and haven't done terrible things to each other, love doesn't have to go away.'
'Every day, after 'pack-up', Khansaab and Deepika would come for dance practice and rehearse till around 1-1.30 am.' 'The weather was a challenge because while on screen, it looks warm and sunny, it was actually bitterly cold, with a sharp, stinging wind which had the actors and dancers shivering in their summer clothing.'
Joginder Tuteja looks at the big October hits in the past decade.
An actor of remarkable presence and gravitas, Vikram Gokhale's dramatic eloquence and cocksure authority sparkled every time he had to call on someone's bluff or leave them too tongue-tied to beat around the bush. Often though, his cold, composed stare was enough to put a dolt in place.
National award winner Chaitanya Tamhane tells us the story behind his film, Court.
'We used to have beautifully crafted, witty and touching duets which taught the genders how to speak and romance each other.' 'Where else would we get the genius of Lata Mangeshkar and Asha Bhosle from?'
Joginder Tuteja looks back at how Hindi movies have done during this festive season in the last decade.
Goodbye makes ordinary places, ordinary people and ordinary events become interesting, observes Mayur Sanap.
The Martian proves to be a light, pleasant watch, says Raja Sen.
A look at star arrivals.
On the actress' fourth death anniversary, Subhash K Jha selects his favourites.
Following a year of pandemic prompted no-show and another of backlash for its staggering lack of representation, the Golden Globes felt more atonement than awards ceremony in its 80th iteration.
The International Cricket Council on Thursday launched the official anthem of the upcoming T20 World Cup along with a campaign film featuring 'avatars' of Indian batting maestro Virat Kohli and West Indies skipper Kieron Pollard.
By refusing to follow the pack and remain politically correct, Aamir Khan has paid a price. A fascinating excerpt from Shobhaa De's new book, Insatiable.
Check out the impressive line-up at the International Film Festival of South Asia.
The next 12 months will see many world cinema heavyweights unveiling exciting new films.
'In one case, she wasn't even there in the scene, but she just kept watching it and cheering me on.'
'Deepika has got a lot to do with whatever I have achieved in the last six years.' 'She has kept me grounded. Otherwise, who knows what I would have turned into?'
All roads led to Yash Raj Studios on May 25, as Bollywood's power couples and their friends celebrated Karan Johar's 50th birthday party.
Brilliant movies from China, Ethiopia, Austria and India line up for Mumbai.
'It's like he came on a Time Machine and left in the same vehicle. A fairytale ending, but not a happy one.'
'God had a bigger plan for me. It was never in my mind while growing up that I would end up in Bollywood or India.' Lauren Gottlieb dances into our lives, yet again.
Biswajit, movie heart-throb of the 1960s, remembers The Legend.
A look at the winners of 73rd Annual Golden Globe Awards.
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