A non-strategic investor like Poonawalla brings in not only capital but also creative freedom. Indian cinema needs more investors like him, reports Vanita Kohli Khandekar.
Of late, war films -- particularly those that tell stories of the 1971 War and Kargil -- have been produced.
So many movies coming up for release in theatres in 2024 but January's OTT watch seems interesting too.
Bollywood doesn't need fire-breathing dragons when it has Bhai.
Amazon's single largest building is also the single largest building in Hyderabad city. Spread over 9.5 acres, this multi-storied building comprises of 290 conference rooms, casual and collaborative work spaces that will house 15,000 employees, along with private areas, interfaith prayer rooms, mothers room, quiet rooms, showers, unisex rest rooms and a huge cafeteria besides a helipad on the building roof.
'We are very different actors and that can be a real gift because we bring out the best in each other.'
'On the governmental level, we are saying all the right things, like beti bachao, beti padhao. Yet, a High Court judge in Prayagraj, who is highly educated, has studied the Constitution and its laws, says breaking the naada of a pyjama or touching the breasts of a minor girl is not part of the reform process. Just giving lip service is not enough, the general mindset has to change.'
'Your relationship with your child is changing every single day, ditto your relationship with your parents.'
Check out the entertainment coming up on OTT in September.
'While OTTs are a reality, big film producers will prefer a theatrical release before a digital one.'
Salim-Javed became the first Hindi film writers who could be considered brands, and they are still boldface names, celebrities in their own right, chronicles Dinesh Raheja.
'In the current world of action cinema, where everything is high-tech and glossy, what if we go back in time and take out all the gadgets?'
I binged on various shows this year -- some for work, some for pleasure, few I couldn't spare time for, others I didn't have access to while some started out fabulously only to fizzle towards the end.
There is an authenticity and sense of purpose about Dry Day which is appealing, observes Deepa Gahlot.
Theatres may be high on Diwali celebrations, but OTT is having its private party too!
In a nation of 1.4 billion people, where a potential new creator is born every second, we pick 25 influencers who have ruled social media this year.
As The Family Man season 2 premieres on Amazon Prime Video on June 4, Subhash K Jha lists five things to watch out for.
If you're a fan of the horror genre, give Adhura a watch because it will definitely give you the heebie-jeebies! recommends Namrata Thakker.
There are enough threads left to weave a Season 4, hopefully without the dark clouds hovering over Phulera.
Borat being Borat, a girl juggling between suitors, a kid making a trip to the moon, a father and daughter spying over the latter's husband, Sukanya Verma makes her recommendations on the OTT for this week.
There are all sorts of genres on OTT, ready to cater to all of one's moods.
Women Of My Billion is stark and disturbing, but at the end of it Srishti Bakshi is still able to say, 'My India is not beyond repair', observes Deepa Gahlot.
Throughout its 155 minutes, every scene is doused in blaring background music and melodrama. Disappointment alone won't do, it must feel like a full blown catastrophe, observes Sukanya Verma.
First phase of online video's growth is over. Netflix, Amazon developing new content ecosystem.
February is a slow month when it comes to original Hindi content on OTT.
Pankaj Tripathi anchored the first two seasons with his performance. Here, he is made to sit it out for most of the show, and none of the actors, except for a fiery Ali Fazal, have the charisma to hold the viewer's attention, observes Deepa Gahlot.
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.
'Just the other day I went to a coffee shop and there were three people asked me, "Are you Dr Dia?"'
Scientists, sci-fi, stand-up, suspense, take your pick of OTT this week. Sukanya Verma makes her recommendations:
More than the jingoism overkill, it's the tedious tone of telling stories of this genre that hurts Pippa, observes Sukanya Verma.
'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.'
The actor has been criticising protesting farmers over their agitations against the Centre's three farm laws.
Deepa Gahlot lists some 2023 movies that you need to watch if you haven't already.
Joginder Tuteja looks at the 10 Web series and movies (in alphabetical order) that have made the most impression.
As cinemas remain shut and watching movies on big screen still a distant dream, OTT platforms are keeping us distracted from the pandemic with its steady supply of content.
Stories of rural India, campus capers, realistic family dramas and urban romance that are no longer picked up by film-makers, find their way to the Web, and the viewing experience is richer for the variety available.
'When you don't do well, people will have their opinion, which we respect'
'The tank battle was fought at ranges of 300-700 metres.' 'It was a rare example of the complete destruction of a squadron by another squadron.'
'This is the best time to do a pan-Indian film.'
'People are blowing up their entire retirement fund; they are selling their land and house to spend on one day for a marriage.'
