The late Shashikala may have chilled you with her portrayals on screen, but she had some unforgettable songs picturised on her.
India scored at the recently-concluded Telluride Film Festival, reports Aseem Chhabra.
There are a lot many gems he produced long before Naatu Naatu became a worldwide Oscar-nominated (and winning in all likelihood) sensation.
The two obvious best choices are to combine OTT viewing time with some good eating, because Joe, Rishi and Co don't have to be the only ones dining well.
'This film is about this hero of the nation who faced humiliation and damnation.'
Shah Rukh had outgrown the roles that made him a star -- the menacing, obsessive lover in Darr, the regular guy in Kabhi Haan Kabhi Na or the new age boyfriend in Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge. By the time he entered his 50s, he was struggling to find his feet, explains Vanita Kohli-Khandekar.
You know the celebrated Raksha Bandhan songs. Subhash K Jha lists the ones you don't.
Subhash K Jha picks 5 Hindi films that celebrate sibling bonding.
Mamata's fangirl moment with Raveena... Bhumi meets Smriti... Ashwiny praises Saiyami...
Sukanya Verma toasts the man, the movies and the many, many, MANY memories he's made on big screen through 80 Amitabh Bachchan moments.
If he wasn't an actor, Aamir Khan could have made an excellent life coach.
Rajkummar wraps up Bheed... Huma is proud of Saqib...Farah gets nostalgic...
From kancheepuram silks to modern silhouettes, Sneha can make even the simplest of saris look festive.
Sukanya Verma lists her 15 favourite Hindi songs of 2022 in no particular order.
'Songs are a commercial compromise.' 'I had to invent tricks to fit songs into my films.'
Lata Mangeshkar has never tasted alcohol. Yet, she has sung some extraordinary songs about intoxication.
Ranbir Kapoor's larger-than-life daku depiction in and as Shamshera is old school at its spectacular best. While we wait to watch the actor in one of the most raw, rough and rustic outings of his career, here's Sukanya Verma's list of 25 daku roles we love, ranked in an ascending order.
Twelve days of movie madness and 36 films later, Aseem Chhabra lists his top 10 favourite films from this year's Cannes Film Festival.
'Then, one fine morning, I returned to my first love.' 'All the top directors of the time were waiting for me.' 'In one day, I signed 12 films.' 'Prosenjit Chatterjee was back!'
Alia Bhatt continues to impress while Shah Rukh Khan takes it easy in this lovely, thoughtful little film, applauds Raja Sen.
With some variations, all regional political formations, whether in power presently or out of it, share some common features: Tight family control of the political apparatus, key members in elected or appointed positions, obvious wealth but not quite known sources of income, and family factionalism, sometimes open and bitter, notes Shreekant Sambrani.
Siva Sankar looks at S P Balasubrahmanyam's fantastic repertoire.
Biswajit, movie heart-throb of the 1960s, remembers The Legend.
The shortcomings are too many to overlook, but November Story is definitely a one-time watch, says Prateek Sur.
Subhash K Jha lists Holi songs that you have probably never heard.
Vanessa Kirby is sure to be nominated for the Best Actress Oscar award, and Frances McDormand of Nomadland will give her a healthy competition, feels Aseem Chhabra.
Smriti Mundhra's documentary The Romantics has many, many, gems about one of Bollywood's most successful film-makers and more importantly, his iconic father, Yash Chopra.
'You become a critic because the job entails watching a 100 films a year, out of which there will be five or six good films.' 'It's really a glutton for punishment, but you're also optimistic and want to see exciting things.'
'Pancham was way ahead of his times. Picture chale na chale, RD's music was damn good.'
On her 47th birthday on November 1, Sukanya Verma showcases 15 of her most memorable silver screen costumes.
Movie legends Dharmendra and Sharmila Tagore share their memories of Shashikala, who passed into the ages on Sunday with Subhash K Jha.
As she turns 70 on September 18, Subhash K Jha picks five classic Shabana performances which you may have missed.
There are so many female-oriented movies, from Mother India to Arth to Pink. But there are some absolute gems that never got their due.
In these pandemic stricken, music bereft times, what can be more joyous than a playlist of golden melodies?
There is a two-minute footage about Choksi in the series which allegedly shows him in a bad light and therefore, could affect the various proceedings against him in India.
Sukanya Verma celebrates The Legend's 25 distinctly different moods.
On his 40th birthday on September 28, Sukanya Verma draws up a playlist of 40 riveting Ranbir songs.
Indian films, and Raj Kapoor in particular, have a special place in Iranian cinephilia or cinemadoosti, Ranjita Ganesan discovers on a visit to Iran.
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