Haider has a lower risk in terms of break even because the cost of the film is almost one-fourth of Bang Bang.
The prayer, Sarvejana Sukhinobhavantu, or let the whole universe of living beings be well, helps. So do profound and relevant Ancient Wise Words and aphorisms: Vasudaiva Kutumbakam, or the whole world is one big family, interconnected, interdependent. And a sense of humour, jokes, pranks, writing, conversations. And, last but definitely not least, the rippling waves of inner realisation on the background mind-track -- about the insignificance of ego, the importance of humility, the wasted opportunities in life, the wrong moves, the strokes of luck, the past 'sins', the what-ifs.
'For all its swagger and insolence, the script is full of silly loopholes, annoying clichs and glaring superficiality.'
Sukanya Verma looks back at the decade gone by, in the movies.
Piku should hopefully be some good shit, says Raja Sen.
'Madaari is a very strong film for the younger generation. If they understand this film correctly, it would be great fun. It is serious cinema and our youth want to see that too; they don't just want entertainment.' Madaari director Nishikant Kamat discusses his new film.
Horror, drama, romance and action... it's all on your plate this year!
B-town celebs took to social media and shared pictures of their dads.
Here's looking at Om Puri's career graph, through these pictures from his films.
We look back at international movies shot in India.
'Some asked why Budapest?' 'I had two relatively new actors and a limited budget; Budapest gives you a rebate.' 'We have spent around Rs 32, 33 crores, which is very good.'
A look at the top tweets from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.
When we hang out with the stars...
A look at the top 10 tweets from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.
On April 28 this year, the civic body issued notice to Sharma under section 351 of the Mumbai Municipal Corporation Act, claiming that certain constructions in the 18-storey residential building 'DLH Enclave' in Goregaon, in which the actor has a flat, were illegal and hence will have to be razed down.
A look at the top tweets from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.
'I miss Tabu's beauty, her graceful presence, her delicate smile and the texture of her voice, with which she can convey so many things -- the lonely mother, the lover, the seductress, the wronged woman, or a young woman charmed by an older man,' says Aseem Chhabra.
'This is the first time when you see the story of the Azad Hind Fauj through the eyes of the soldiers.'
'Both Kangana and Rangoli really love me and that's because they give me so much of time and attention from their lives.'
'Luka Chuppi is my Hum Aapke Hai... Koun! type of film.'
A look at the top tweets from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.
'Please, ye gods of Bollywood: Someday, give us a tightly edited film, with believable characters and dialogue, definitely without endless close-ups of dabbas. Then maybe you won't need to moan mournfully about missing the Oscar bus with a film that doesn't belong there anyway,' says Dilip D'Souza.
A look at the top tweets from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.
Qarib Qarib Singlle is not a film that can be rushed. It moves languorously, pausing to savour moments at will, notes Savera R Someshwar.
The Martian proves to be a light, pleasant watch, says Raja Sen.
Ester Noronha who has worked in Telugu films talks about making her Kannada debut.
We present our alphabet of 2020, pulling in everything you'll remember about this year we'd rather forget.
A look at the top tweets from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.
Raam Reddy gets candid about Thithi, his film journey so far and his next project.
Loved Mary Kom? You might want to see this list of other memorable sports films Bollywood has churned out over the years.
Aseem Chhabra picks 10 fascinating films he watched in Macao -- a blend of Asian, independent, Hollywood projects and even a 66-years-old classic Japanese film that still stands the test of time.
The failure of big-budget Bollywood movies show that mega stars such as Salman Khan, Shah Rukh Khan, Hrithik Roshan, Ranbir Kapoor, Katrina Kaif and Anushka Sharma are struggling to impress the audience.
Will Priyanka start a family? Or does she have some career aces up her sleeve? Longtime Rediff.com contributor Aseem Chhabra, author of
Saddled with glaring plot holes, caricaturish supporting cast, unintentionally funny punchlines, and Himesh Reshammiya, The Xpose is like Gunda, with better production values.
Famous homegrown faces wear India on their sleeves.
Akshay Kumar seems to be the closest to inheriting the brand appeal and position enjoyed by Amitabh Bachchan. We tell you why.
The Good, the Bad and the Ugly at the movies!
Bollywood is looking at Delhi with a new pair of eyes.
We may not have seen a Mallika Sherawat movie in a while now, but she has given us some good films in her 13-year film career.
The growth of a credible, objective news media business in India requires political will and a belief in free speech.
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