Even with an ongoing pandemic, theatres in many states functioning at 50 per cent occupancy, a quieter social life and fewer movies, Bollywood still managed to pack in plenty of drama and trauma, fun and festivity, love and war into the year.
It is the most potent symbol of India's soft power -- more perhaps than the IT industry and our managerial skill, notes Vanita Kohli-Khandekar
Friendships are not merely severed, but built over scuffles. And just about anything can stir things up -- a long-standing feud, a pointless stare, a disrupted moral stance, a fist that ricochets off a face and smacks another face in the near vicinity, observes Sreehari Nair.
Karan Johar's Kalank may have tanked at the box office but it was a winner at the 12th Mirchi Music Awards, where it won the top awards.
'War is never a solution. It's nothing but real estate business I am against any kind of violence.'
'Bollywood's 'no prisoners taken' honesty comes as a big surprise.' 'I cannot think of a single judge, politician, sportsperson or bureaucrat being so forthright in their opinion of their contemporaries,' says T C A Srinivasa-Raghavan.
The silent film picked up seven awards while Meryl Streep picked up the best actress award in a glittering ceremony.
'I used to do music 365 days a year.' 'But for four years, it has been all about movies.'
Oscar winners, festival favourites, massy entertainers, all-time classics, Sukanya Verma offers plenty to pick from on OTT this week.
The Rs 19,100 crore 'Indian film industry' is more than its monikers for three simple reasons, feels Vanita Kohli-Khandekar.
Uttama Villain music available online.
Do you know Ashaji crooned a seductive night club song, Zooby Zooby Je L'aime Vous for An Evening In Paris?
Bollywood stars do their part to raise awareness about coronavirus and the need to stay indoors during the lockdown.
'As soon as the plane touched down and we emerged, barricades came down and his fans rushed towards us.' 'Then, before my astonished eyes, they had lifted him up and he was being passed along over the heads of people.' 'It was an incredible sight!'
'We thought Oh Jiya should give a message to the young generation.' 'That you are beautiful, you are one-of-a-kind.' 'It doesn't matter what shape, size or colour you are.' 'You should be beautiful from within; that is what makes the difference.'
The OTT scene is bustling again this week with brand new shows and movies. Sukanya Verma suggests what you can watch.
Amid huge cheers from supporters, Chakraborty, borrowing a dialogue from one of his films, said, "Ami joldhorao noi, bele borao noi... ami ekta cobra, ek chobol-ei chobi (Don't mistake me for a harmless snake, I am a cobra, can kill people in one bite)," he said.
A look at the winners of the 89th Annual Academy Awards.
A look at the big winners of the night!
'Our country has enough talent, writers and composers to create music.' 'The previous generation did their job and went.' 'I think we need to leave behind some things.'
Pictures from the glittering IIFA Utsavam awards.
Missed La La Land at the theatres? Don't worry, the film just played out in real life.
Dear Friend is for those who idealised Dil Chahta Hai all out of proportion, and then warmed up to the premise that friendship could be a lot more complicated, and transient, observes Sreehari Nair.
Soorarai Pottru HELD A Ganesh Nadar'S attention till the last frame.
'The true meaning of a miracle was understood when I witnessed the baby being delivered.'
The award ceremony was held in Hyderabad.
'People have given me so much. That's the biggest award for me. No other award can be bigger than that. It's not like after winning an award, your job is done and you can relax. You still have to work hard.' Diljit Dosanjh gets ready for a new innings in television.
It's been a while since we've had a Batman film we can love.
Yesterday was premiered in London, and quite a few celebrities made sure to attend.
When seen apart, these high-profile couples didn't amount to much. Thrown together, they hog more space on social media than Harry & Meghan.
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Despite the Oscars, the box office glory, and the universal acclaim, Francis Ford Coppola, I am sure, remembers The Godfather with as much frustration as pride. Like Michael Corleone, he got into it with the best of intentions, and got out of it on top but lost in the heights. Sreehari Nair revisits the film as it turns 50 this month.
For all the glitz and glamour, politically and socially aware emphasis on representation and support for Ukraine, the 94th Annual Academy Awards was largely a bore.
'We like to look at a screenplay as a spiral staircase.' 'You never know what awaits at the next turning.'
The year is ending, but the OTT shows no signs of slowing down. Sukanya Verma brings you everything you can catch this week.
The glass is always full when it comes to OTT. Sukanya Verma brings you everything you can catch on streaming platforms this week.
'I'm very, very happy.' Winners react after the 64th National awards announcement.
