'Our story was really made after we saw what was happening in Punjab.' 'Earlier it was 'drug film, cool thriller, hipster movie.' Then we went to Punjab and we said, "Boss!"'
The narrative seems to go absolutely nowhere from start to finish, says S Saraswathi.
The hits and misses of the week.
Steve Case's book is filled with insightful scenes that describe how the modern online industry was put together, notes Ajit Balakrishnan.
The top posts on social media from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.
'In India the box office numbers are insane. It released with 7 other films It still did 70 crores during pandemic times. 'To have your second feature film in Telugu create this kind of impact is a dream come true.'
Criminal Justice: Behind Closed Doors is not a great show, but an efficient one, notes Sreehari Nair.
Sukanya Verma looks at the jhoola, and how it's an unforgettable part of many a Bollywood imagery in celebration, romance, frolic and, sometimes, even menace.
'Imagine Hindi cinema without Lata Mangeshkar? Actually, you can't. And thank heavens for that.' As Lata Mangeshkar turns 85, Raja Sen pays a rich tribute to doyenne of the film industry.
The world according to Neeraj Pandey. Observed by Sreehari Nair.
Lauren Gottlieb supported the Leap for Hunger cause on her birthday!
Director Arun Kumar scripts an entertaining tale packed with refreshing characters and great music, writes S Saraswathi.
Sreehari Nair lists some movies, documentaries, recorded-performance films, and literature and music suggestions that might help.
The OTT menu is sparkling with brand new goodies. Here are Sukanya Verma's 10 recommendations for the week.
With Joji, Dileesh Pothan has found a way, once more, to use everything he has learnt to further push the boundaries of his art, observes Sreehari Nair.
The hits and misses of the week.
'To this day, women, especially housewives, come up to me to tell me how much Arth matters to them.'
Sukanya Verma tells you everything you need to know about the Oscars.
The maestro has scored music for an impressive number of Hindi films, each one of them a gem in itself.
Phone sex on a day to day basis in addition to exchange of saucy texts will keep the relationship electrifying and make your partner go nuts
In a special series on Andaz Apna Apna, we bring to you comedian Deven Verma who played actor Aamir Khan's father in the film. Over to Deven Verma.
It was Dev Anand's dream to put Indian cinema on the world map and he thought Guide was the perfect film for it.
Director Vijay Milton's 10 Endrathukulla is marred by overzealous performances, ordinary music, tacky CGI and poor execution, warns S Saraswathi.
Sunny Leone looks hot alright but with scary scenes being average at best, Raagini MMS 2 isn't half as scary as it is supposed to be.
'I fell in love with Amrita Singh from the day I saw Betaab... She is amazing'
'The show's success has only gone on to reinforce my belief that the best way to tell a story is with honesty, love and conviction... easier said than done in our industry!'
Vikram Achanta on the passing of Goa's iconic lanadmark, a 'mecca of entertainment, not just in Goa, but in India, and one of the coolest destinations for locals and tourists alike'.
Aseem Chhabra watched some great films and some huge disappointments in 2021.
Veteran music composer Khayyam revisits Umrao Jaan.
From Rs 191 billion in 2019, the world's largest film producing industry now stands at Rs 72 billion thanks to the pandemic.
Those who want their Bollywood music to have a dash of the 1990s will lap up the Junooniyat album with glee.
Sun Mere Bandhu Re: The Musical World of S D Burman by Sathya Saran reveals many interesting anecdotes from the late composer's life in Hindi films
'I always wanted to play a negative character, so I was like why not play it with Mr Bhansali?' 'As they say, be careful what you wish for.' 'I wanted to play an antagonist and I got the most evil one ever.'
