'She was gutsy and rebellious enough to take on roles other more conventional actresses wouldn't dare and she excelled in them.'
In the second part of this four-part special, Joginder Tuteja lists the new releases of 2021.
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'I put forward a few legitimate questions. I didn't expect so much chaos just because I used a word which starts with 'V'.'
A decision to this effect was taken at a meeting of the state Cabinet keeping in view the sentiments of a large number of people who felt that historical had been "distorted" in the period drama.
Reviewers rated it high, but still, these films unfortunately flopped.
Deepika and Ranveer go to extraordinary lengths to ensure privacy. Security is on par with that provided for a meeting of world leaders.
'What is happening is worse than Talibanisation.' 'There is no way a film-maker can fight these fringe groups, these extra-constitutional authorities.'
'I once thought Shah Rukh Khan to be the most knowledgeable actor in our industry,' Paresh Rawal once told me. 'But Sushant was just as well-informed on any topic under the sun.' Subhash K Jha recalls his many conversations with the actor.
'You were looking for perfection in an incurably imperfect world,' mourns Subhash K Jha who knew Sushant Singh Rajput well.
In Barjatya-land, all you need is Prem, Raja Sen says.
'I can't figure out my son,' the actor tells us.
'In every film, I have a message and in Shikara, it is, 'Todo nahin, jodo (Unite, don't divide)'.'
Shooting is underway for Amitabh Bachchan's Goodbye, Shah Rukh Khan's Pathan, Salman Khan's Tiger 3 and Prabhas and Saif Ali Khan's Adipurush among other films.
The Karni Sena had alleged distortion of historical facts in the period drama starring Padukone, Shahid Kapur and Ranveer Singh.
The producers of Padmavati held a special screening for a few journalists.
'The censer board members should take a decision after taking into account people's views. They should be apprised about it'
Bollywood congratulates the Ahujas!
Celebrity hairstylist Darshan Yewalekar has some advice for Indian men.
'It is a film with a good human concept that would touch people around the world.' 'We are honouring a film that deserves to be at the Oscars.'
'The protests make no sense, unless we judge them against the political climate in the country.' 'Having a CBFC is sheer hypocrisy when the government has set itself up as censor.'
Ash's comeback film and all that Jazz(baa)!
Sultan and Raees to be released on Eid next year!
8 instances when Indian movies and Web shows were neck deep in trouble!
Joginder Tuteja looks at the new couples in the movies.
Rhea wants a stay on the Bihar police probe.
Joginder Tuteja takes a look at the film projects that are on floors now.
Bollywood's last salute to Sridevi
He said that distortion of historic facts will not be tolerated at any cost, which was well communicated to the film maker five-six months back in Mumabi.
Check out the arrivals.
He dismissed social media reports that Muslim youths were detained or arrested, and urged people to not pay attention to rumours, but follow the district administration's guidelines.
'I come from a small town and I never thought I would ever sing professionally or become a playback singer.' 'But I made a career here.'
Rajasthan, Haryana, Gujarat and Madhya Pradesh have banned the movie citing law and order issues.
The winners of the 63rd National awards seemed quite overwhelmed with their big wins, and they spoke happily about them.
'As the film progresses, you tire of the been-there seen-that spectacle.' 'You want a story. You want good dialogue, not the corny words you are hearing.' 'You want an emotional connect. You want a tighter film.' 'Sadly, with Padmaavat, that's not what you get,' says Savera R Someshwar.
'Although on a daily basis it might be difficult to deal with it, I know at a larger level, I know that she's really good for me.'
'I don't think you can make a film like Padmavati unless you give a part of your heart and soul to the film.'
'The censor board should not delay the certification of Padmavati any further.' 'They must see the film immediately.'
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