'It's happened many times, all these lovely aunties come to me and say, 'Beta, whenever you come onscreen, you make us laugh even before saying a dialogue'.'
There are as many as 10 theatre releases this month.
Vinod Mirani gives us his weekly verdict.
The charming performances by the lead actors make director Pandiraj's Idha Namma Aalu worth a watch!
The camaraderie between the Genie and Aladdin is expressed in Hindi, a language that only the two of them can use to communicate with each other. The rest of the cast speaks in English, making Hindi the indigenous aspect of a globally loved tale.
Raja Sen looks back at all the 'genuinely thrilling' films and artists that were honoured at the 71st Golden Globes.
Director Vasanth talks about Cool Ganesha and what it takes to direct a comedy.
After Meri Pyaari Bindu, Golmaal will be a nice change for me as well as the audiences, says Parineeti Chopra.
'Since most of us are going through a difficult time during the pandemic, the foremost step to take care of our relationships is to practice understanding and compassion.'
Mike Myers, the writer and actor in the outrageous comedy The Love Guru, which some Hindus have found to be offensive, wants to star in a Bollywood musical. And he is very serious about it.
'We feel thrust into a motion picture that has all the makings of a carnival but no real fireworks,' Sreehari Nair notes after watching Malik.
What was once a small affair in the common room of a freshman dormitory is now a display of South Asian music, dance, art, comedy, and more, finds Chaya Babu.
The Queen faces fresh new challenges on personal and professional front, a teacher gets romantically involved with her pupil, a boy and his truck embark on fun-filled adventures, a game of thrones over panchayat politics and more OTT recommendations from Sukanya Verma this week.
Vidya Balan plays an overbearing Punjabi housewife in Raj Kumar Gupta's Ghanchakkar.
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.
Oopiri marks Tamil actor Karthi's Telugu debut.
Devi is neither scary nor funny, writes S Saraswathi.
Naiyaandi is a rural romantic comedy that lacks a good story and seems more like an amateur, half-hearted and a disappointing attempt.
Joginder Tuteja looks at the Top 10 movies of 2000.
In a tribute to yesteryear actress Fearless Nadia, an Australian composer presents a magnificent film and music show.
Shubh Mangal Zyada Saavdhan appears a whirlwind ride filled with drama, emotion and, of course, humour, says Namrata Thakker
The movie just seems to move from one comic scene to another without any thought to the storyline.
'To me,' says Aseem Chhabra, 'the Golden Globes hold the most meaning as one gets to see stars celebrating, getting emotional, letting their guard down and showing us their regular human side.'
'When I heard the Total Dhamaal script, I laughed for two hours!' 'I told Indra Kumar that if he was going to make the film the way he narrated it to me, I was doing it.' 'And when I saw the film, I laughed as much.'
Which film are *you* looking forward to?
Oru Oorla Rendu Raja is a tedious comedy drama that attempts to highlight the inhumane working conditions of factory workers in our country.
'Anu Malik has great respect for lyrics and lyrics writers. He has worked with big important people through the '80s and the '90s -- everyone from Gulzar and Majrooh Sultanpuri. He treated me with great respect.' 'I don't think the AIB controversy will affect any comedian who can think right and straight, who is clear about his comedy and politics.'
Director Velraj's Thanga Magan is all about the coming of age of a fun-loving youngster taking on the responsibility of a family, says S Saraswathi
Tamilselvanum Thaniyar Anjalum or Thirunaal, what's your pick?
Why were two of 2018's critically panned films awarded?! exclaims Aseem Chhabra.
'I am Punjabi at heart.' 'Even my nature is larger-than-life, which is a very Punjabi trait.'
'My brother broke down because he thought I was letting go of years of hard work.'
Trade analyst Vinod Mirani gives us the box office verdict for the week.
Kunchacko plays a supplier of Bengali labourers, while Biju Menon is a Bengali who has been living in Kerala ever since his childhood.
The actor is all set to star in an action packed film, Made in China, which marks the first time that an Indian production will shoot on location in China.
The cricketer got engaged to British model-turned-actress Hazel Keech in Bali recently, and we hear the couple is planning to tie the knot in February 2016.
The cricketer got engaged to British model-turned-actress Hazel Keech in Bali recently, and we hear the couple is planning to tie the knot in February 2016.
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