Ponniyin Selvan has everything going for it, yet, there is something missing for a wholesome film experience, observes N Sathiya Moorthy.
'Today, when I look back, our journey together ajooba lagta hai.'
Meet the Bhandari brothers, who scored a critical and commercial hit with their debut film while the biggest movie of the year was dominating the box office across the country.
'I regard her as Miss Universe, but not for the reason that most people do.' 'When she is talking to you, she makes you feel like you are the only one in this universe.'
'She could create 30 movements out of the same musical beat.'
'If you look at its melody, it's nothing.'
'Rahul Vijay wants me to be authentic because, then, there's no burden of pretending to be someone. There's no facade. I'm thankful to him for that.'
Spark's title, like everything else about it, is random, rants Paloma Sharma.
Bappida's softer more creative work got buried in the noise, rues Subhash K Jha as he picks the late lamented composer's most soulful songs.
'I believe FFI has made a mistake,' notes Aseem Chhabra.
The greatest films on the kotha culture are the ones with the best poetry and music.
'Much as I feel on top of the world after being a part of a special series like Jubilee, I would say my biggest achievement so far has been spreading happiness around.'
'Laxmikant-Pyarelal called upon Abba to ask him to sing this ghazal. "Please sing this ghazal for us. The producer is keen that only you should sing this ghazal, so that it will have the desired effect. But he doesn't have money enough to pay you".' Abba's heart was bound to melt on hearing this. He consented immediately. His daughter-in-law Yasmin K Rafi remembers the legendary Mohammed Rafi who would have been 91 today.
Cheeni Kum, the album by musical maestro Ilaiyaraaja is not upto the mark.
Joginder Tuteja lists the biggest box office successes with stars in uniform.
I thought Saudi Vellakka a glancing, loving depiction of the judicial system as a pageantry filled with performers trying to do right by everyone, do everything by the book, and failing despite their best attempts, observes Sreehari Nair.
Presenting 10 artists who stood out for their music -- and the clothes they wore on stage!
Fitness and yoga is a big part of Bollywood and, on International Yoga Day, film folk show off their best asanas.
NH10 is a scary, compelling ride featuring an actress who surpasses herself, says Raja Sen.
Yorgos Lanthimos's royal drama has 12 nominations!
His songs were the anchor, the substratum, if you will, upon which life unfolded day after day, decade after decade -- across villages, towns, cities, and regions. Siva Sankar pays tribute to S P Balasubrahmanyam, the legendary singer who passed into the ages on Friday.
'When we finished the narration, we expected Shah Rukhbhai to say the usual, 'I'll think about it and let you know in two days.' But he jumped up and said, 'I'm doing the film.'
Lingusamy's Tamil album composed by Yuvan Shankar Raja isn't really one of his best.
'He made me feel like a crorepati even without sitting in the hot seat.'
A look at the fresh faces in Bollywood that stood out this year!
'He knows what he doesn't want and likes exploring the rest with his cast and crew, so it's like a journey of making something beautiful together.'
'It feels good when you are able to share your experiences and learning with someone who is willing and happy to listen and accept.' 'More than moulding him, I gave with an open heart, and Ahan was very receptive.'
Salman Khan, star of this year's Eid release Bajrangi Bhaijaan, talks about his journey from supporting actor to superstar.
'And it always should be.' 'I believe nothing should come easily to anyone because then there is no thrill in it.'
Joginder Tuteja looks at films that didn't do well in theatres but became popular on satellite television or on OTT.
'I'd define my personal style as comfy, timeless and easy going.'
As it celebrates 50 years of being in business, Joginder Tuteja looks at YRF's biggest hits.
Blinded By The Light will release on Netflix on September 6.
Sukanya Verma's OTT recommendations for the week.
From aadmi to andas, Bollywood songs dispense gyaan for every occasion. But nothing beats its obsession with pyaar.
In a career of eight years, the actor -- who turned 33 on May 16 -- already has an impressive oeuvre.
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