'I don't think Waheeda had the confidence that I could pull it off, so she said no.'
'You have to separate the concept of India as a nation State which is very young and the Upanishadic wisdom which is timeless.'
'The Iranians are very resilient people. So even when they are throttled, they try their best to survive.'
A look at the other contenders that were passed over for The Good Road this year.
Aamir Khan is second time unlucky.
A Separation is the first Iranian film to win an Oscar in the Foreign Language Film category.
'I believe FFI has made a mistake,' notes Aseem Chhabra.
Indo-Pak tensions cast its shadow on the Mumbai International Film Festival with organisers on Monday dropping Pakistani film "Jago Hua Savera" in its retrospective section amid threats of protests at its screening.
Here's what your favourite celebrities are tweeting.
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath highlighted the successful execution of the Maha Kumbh 2025, emphasizing effective crisis management, economic benefits, and the event's role in national unity and infrastructure development. He cited the swift response to a stampede on January 29 and the extensive preparations that ensured a smooth experience for millions of pilgrims.
Aseem Chhabra is heartbroken that India overlooked the acclaimed film, The Lunchbox, as its Oscar nominee.
It happens to be the first Ranbir Kapoor-starrer to achieve this feat.
The vote was tied 7-7 until... Aseem Chhabra/Rediff.com reveals how Court was chosen as India's nominee for the Academy Awards.
Shoojit Sircar picks two Oscar-winning, slice-of-life films which say a lot with the minimum of fuss.
'Back in India, I am the dictator. No one tells me how to make a film.'
The remake of 1970's hit film, fails to connect with the audience.
Vidhu Vinod Chopra's film has not been nominated in the Best Foreign Language Film category for the 80th Academy Awards.
Enlighten Society, an NGO has decided to screen movies of different genres in six screens across Mumbai.
Aseem Chhabra gives us the top films that enriched his year.
Aamir Khan's production is missing from the final list of nine films in the Best Foreign Language Film category.
Aamir Khan attends the function with Ashutosh Gowarikar and Ronnie Screwvala.
Pan's Labyrinth was a favourite but lost our to The Lives Of Others.
Amit Masurkar's black comedy didn't make it to the next round.
Irfan Khan on Bollywood and Oscar rejection
Gurinder Chadha's Bend It Like Beckham has got nomination in the 'Outstanding British Film of the Year' category.
Anjaana Anjaani is embellished with contradictions.
Make time for this one, you will be in for a pleasant surprise like I was, endorses Mayur Sanap.
What's your take on the SRK movie failing to make it to the Oscars?
'If we selected a political film or a film on a specific cultural event, they could easily be bypassed if they don't match with the political ideologies of the people viewing the film at the Oscars.'
From Vijay Devarakonda to Kung Fu Panda, Sukanya Verma lists everything you can watch on OTT this week.
'These accusations of my film being a copy only makes our chances at the Academy harder.'
Aseem Chhabra is impressed by Rima Das's Bulbul Can Sing, Ritesh Batra's Photograph and eight other outstanding films.
Good, bad, evil, we saw a gamut of emotions on display in their most stirring form as actors reiterated their worth.
Ramoji Rao's rise to become the founder of Eenadu, the largest circulated Telugu daily, and a tycoon, from humble beginnings is legendary.
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