'It was fun trying to regulate ourselves and keep it in the family zone and yet, be tongue-in-cheek.'
Blockbusters of the year, serial killer of Bollywood movie critics, goth teen queens discovering psychic powers and Groot in holiday mood, it's all there on OTT this week.
Before you catch a brawny Prabhas as the Prince of Ayodhya in its VFX-heavy edition, Sukanya Verma looks at the many, many on screen portrayals of Ram over the years.
Yennai Arindhaal cleverly caters to Ajith's mass hero image
Spotlight is a powerful film, with a terrific ensemble cast, raves Raja Sen.
Indian-origin, Dubai-based Instagram sensation Farhana Bodi descended upon the Palais des Festivals at Cannes in a dreamy custom-made fuchsia pink gown by Lebanese designer Atelier Zuhra.
Using snatches of a cult favourite or evergreen classic in its original form for action, comedy or romance can transform the entire vibe of a scene.
The Power Of The Dog and Dune lead the pack while films like King Richard, Belfast and West Side Story grab quite a few noms.
A quick look at the winners of the 94th Annual Academy Awards.
'He made me feel like a crorepati even without sitting in the hot seat.'
'Rani made it very clear when she signed the film that she would shoot only during her daughter's summer vacation so as not to disturb her role as a real life mother.'
Three mentees pay homage to Sherna Gandhy, the legendary journalist and editor who passed into the ages on April 28 after a long battle with cancer.
Khan's statement was recorded on Monday evening before he left for Hyderabad, he said.
Govinda lashes out against rumours surrounding his daughter Narmada.
Filmmaker Suresh Krissna talks about directing films for television, a first-of-its-kind concept.
'The nicest thing is that it is not my film.' 'People bring their own stories and life histories to the film.'
Chandamama Kathalu may be slow and without the regular commercial ingredients but the film has its moments
'Our research shows that 60 per cent of the growth and interest in anime will come from India for the next few years.'
Udta Punjab truly soars when being its own madcap beast, profane and powerful and preening.
Spielberg was born with a camera in his eye. And this one movie, he'd been recording all his life, observes Sukanya Verma.
'It was just a question of getting behind the camera again and saying the three magic words -- Lights, camera, action!'
Bobby Jasoos works only because of Vidya Balan and the strong supporting cast, says Paloma Sharma.
The Badshah of Bollywood, the Raja of Romance, the Star Who Shines Brighter than any Hollywood star, is 57 today, November 2.
In spite of its flaws, I enjoyed reading the book, says Vanita Kohli-Khandekar. Simply for the joy of digging into the life, in pictures and words, of one of the most enduring stars of Indian cinema.
'These experiences were necessary for my journey.'
Shut Up Sona is about one woman refusing to be silenced, notes Deepa Gahlot.
A look at the winners of the 89th Annual Academy Awards.
Pebbles, India's official entry in the international feature film category at the 2022 Academy Awards, is out of the Oscars race.
'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?'
'I always feel that to shake up human beings, you have to go a little extreme.'
'I salute Dixit and Qureshi for playing roles that are not in line with what mainstream Bollywood expects of its female stars,' says Aseem Chhabra, noting how Dedh Ishqiya makes important points in the most nuanced way.
Spark's title, like everything else about it, is random, rants Paloma Sharma.
'Everyone was talking about migrants, frontline workers and cops...' 'Nobody was talking about sex workers during the pandemic.'
'I am fascinated by people who cannot accept things.'
Aditya Chopra may be a household name in India, but few have seen his face, recognise his voice or know the brain behind the business outside his tight inner circle. The Romantics makes sure it has its own to brag about when he, finally, appears before the camera, notes Sukanya Verma.
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Paloma Sharma feels Rajjo is a very confusing film.
Founder Shilen Amin tells Arthur J Pais how far the South Asian International Film Festival has come since its inception 10 years ago
Oculus could have done better with tighter editing, says Paloma Sharma.
