'Once when he was on a flight, the plane hit an air-pocket.' 'The turbulence outside caused it to see-saw violently which caused a lot of panic inside. While his co-passengers were crying and praying for their lives, Salil kaku was writing a song in his head.'
'Not just women, but even men are judged by the colour of their skin and have to fight prejudice every day.'
The 55th International Film Festival of India kicked off in India's party venue, Goa, and the stars added to the dazzle.
'But when we actually express ourselves, sometimes our parents can surprise us, because they just love their children.' 'Sometimes it's just that simple. That is what I wanted to show in this film.'
'She was my only choice to play Sonbai. The moment she read the script, she slipped into character.'
'He was a visionary who redefined storytelling and inspired generations.'
'After Om's untimely demise, he would call us every Sunday for the next two years to ask, "How are you doing my dear? How's the young fella?"'
'It hasn't wrinkled because truth doesn't wrinkle. It's like fire; it burns every time you touch it.'
Veteran actor Om Puri has been appointed as the chairman of the National Films Division Corporation. He will formally take charge on April 23, after holding a press conference.
Sudipto Sen, the lone Indian in the jury board of the just-concluded International Film Festival of India, Saturday maintained that the remarks made by Israeli filmmaker Nadav Lapid about The Kashmir Files were his personal opinion even as three other co-jurors came out in support of the jury head.
'It is about the fight between two families, why they fight, how they fight and what they feel.'
Aseem Chhabra rates the movies he's watched in 2023, and tells you where you can watch them!
'The world that we live in today has no space for nuance or conversation or debate.' 'So how does a small film that's not made for the sole reason of earning back your money and which is actually trying to say something that's fragile find its way?'
The 'Iconic Week' under the 'Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav' will be a grand celebration by the ministry which will showcase the convergence of the values and glories of the freedom struggle of the past with the aspirations and dreams of a young, new and iconic India.
'If it weren't for Om Puri, a whole range of our big city experiences wouldn't have found their honest representations on the screen.'
'We have to do everything in our power to get as many Academy members to watch the film as possible.' 'After that, I am confident, my film will speak for itself.'
'We didn't expect the film to be recognised at this level; we focused on making an honest and simple film.' 'We didn't have any expectations even like being appreciated at festivals.'
Jaane Bhi Do Yaaro mixed comedy with themes of corruption and unemployment that lifted the modest NFDC production into one of the best dark comedies in Indian cinema.
Ram Gopal Varma launches his new film called The Attacks of 26/11, based on the 2008 terror attack on Mumbai.
Here's what your favourtie Bollywood celebrities are tweeting.
The animation may be just average but who cares? Chhota Bheem wins, hands down, with kids.
The makers lack resources to promote their film in LA.
Shoma A Chatterjee offers a sneak preview of Via Darjeeling, a Hindi film shot against the intriguing landscape of this hill city.
The Benegal panel, in its first report submitted on April 26, had urged the government to lay down a "holistic framework for certification of films."
'Everywhere Anil Dharker went, he assembled teams of talented people, gave them opportunities, then got out of the way and allowed them to flourish.' Meenakshi Shedde remembers a very special editor.
Gyan Correa's film has not made it to the nine films that were short-listed for the 86th Annual Academy Awards.
Films that amazed Aseem Chhabra at the El Gouna Film Festival in Egypt.
The Malayalam actor shares his experience at the Cannes Film Festival with Shobha Warrier.
'When you are crafting a story, it's always important to see how authentic that story is because if it is authentic and rooted, it will stand the test of time.'
'At the end of the interview, as he walked with us to the elevator, he looked at me and said, "Do you think it was my karma that I should have made this film?"' Arthur J Pais/Rediff.com recalls his encounter with Richard Attenborough.
'Will you take a Mercedes Benz or Rolex watches or fancy shoes to your grave?'
'My Nani passed away in January 2016 and the house belonged to her and my Nana.' 'After they passed away, the family decided to sell the house.' 'My mother's immediate response was that we have to make a film in this house before it was sold.'
'One afternoon, I spotted Karan Johar and film critic Rajeev Masand having tea with Nina Gupta, the head of NFDC, and barged into their meeting.' Aseem Chhabra's IFFI diaries...
A lowdown on all the goings-on in the Malayalam film industry.
P K Nair dedicated his life to restoring and archiving films.
'When a woman gets married, she leaves her village, her friends and family.' 'In her new home, she will make friends, but they can never replace those she left behind.'
'...changed my image, changed everything.' 'Now I make calls with great confidence.' 'Day before yesterday, I sent a message to a director that I heard you are making a film, is there any role for me?' 'I have confidence now. Earlier, I could never do.'
Sukanya Verma celebrates the acting legend.
'You cannot drop to the ground, however many bullets hit you.' 'Because if you are weak, this is not the place for you.'
'Nobody laughed during the shooting. There were fights, swearing and what not. Tempers were high but the unit and the actors stayed on, and finally, the film was made. But it was like riding a wild horse!' Kundan Shah's last interview.
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