'A historical with an identity crisis, initially the period drama cannot decide whether it wants to chronicle facts or fictionalise them in the tradition of a crowd-pleasing fantasy,' says Sukanya Verma.
Yorgos Lanthimos's royal drama has 12 nominations!
Deepika Padukone embodies to perfection the Gehraiyaan in the title, applauds Sukanya Verma.
'This 100-minute film just doesn't entertain you for even 10 minutes,' complains Joginder Tuteja.
On his 40th birthday on September 28, Sukanya Verma draws up a playlist of 40 riveting Ranbir songs.
While we wait for Batra's latest to drop on Amazon Prime Video on February 11, Sukanya Verma looks at how Bollywood has dealt with affairs of the heart over the years.
'I was so nervous and embarrassed that I hid behind a pillar, just watching my son quietly.' 'I could see him very quiet, not communicating with anybody.'' 'I thought he was not interested. But when he gave his first shot, he was perfect!'
Lagaan's dream run on screen and off it is a much needed reminder of winning against all odds in these pandemic ravaged times, notes Sukanya Verma.
As means of transport or metaphor, the romance of trains is unmistakable in Hindi cinema.
On his birthday on June 25, Sukanya Verma celebrates some of Raghuvir Yadav's best roles on big screen and small.
Sukanya Verma lists her favourite songs of the year.
Kangana Ranaut's guts, Amitabh Bachchan's venomous threat and dark TV serials occupied Sukanya Verma's super-filmi week.
Joaquin Phoneix (Joker) and Renne Zellweger (Judy) should keep their fingers crossed, says Kumar Abishek.
Everybody wants to make a great impression, learn it from Bollywood.
S Saraswathi gives us the latest updates from the Tamil film industry.
We pay homage to Bhanu Athaiya by celebrating her best creations.
'Kaashmora was is enjoyable and lighter while Baahubali was serious drama. Karthi gears up for his next release.
Varsha Bhosle salutes that effervescent icon of Indian cinema, Dev Anand.
The Social Dilemma shows how social media is turning human beings into lab rats and zombies, notes Chintan Girish Modi.
The 67th annual Primetime Emmy Awards took place at the Microsoft Theater in Downtown Los Angeles, California, on September 20.
Nikitin Dheer talks about his television debut and his journey so far!
An extra point to them for performing the daunting task of sharing screen space with the formidable superstar!
Anil Kapoor and Madhuri Dixit get ready to make Total Dhamaal on the big screen again!
Celebrating Independence Day the Bollywood way.
Isn't It Romantic is about a New York woman hit on the head during a mugging. The impact leaves her feeling that she is in a rom-com.
Sukanya Verma looks at the wide-eyed dolly's presence in our movies.
Nikita Puri lists the best shows and films to watch online as you ace social distancing.
Sukanya Verma glances at the changing faces of women bonding in Hindi movies.
Dame Dench humanises the frumpy, myopic and overindulged Queen Victoria and the screen feels the warmth of the legendary actress's enthusiasm, says Sukanya Verma.
Actress turned politician Divya Spandana, popularly known as Ramya, turns 34.
The wise Imp or the Mother Dragon? Take your pick!
Sukanya Verma lists significant memories in our 1996 recap.
'When we make such stories, that's when we see how tough it is.' 'Our grandmother may narrate a story of a rakshas, but to create that is like chewing peanuts made up of iron!'
Satyajit Ray's fabulous use of fantasy to condemn fascism and Shah Rukh Khan's gift of enthralling oratory, Sukanya Verma's fantastic filmi week.
