The character actor was flawless in over 200 films, but was given little opportunity to shine, mourns Aseem Chhabra.
Hundreds of Indian-Americans came out in support of social activist Anna Hazare's anti-corruption crusade in New York. Rediff.com's Aseem Chhabra reports.
'I have no regrets. I came to Bombay with some intentions, but I just could not do what I actually wanted to do. But this was fine too. I became satisfied too early,' Alok Nath says, of his long and successful innings in the film industry.
The man lived a life so grand, touched and entertained millions. He defined my early teenage years and in some ways who I am today. For that I will always be grateful to him, says Aseem Chhabra.
Oscar-winning documentary filmmaker Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy and Daniel Junge discuss the challenges of making a film like Saving Face in a country as complex and conflicted as Pakistan.
Must Indians and Pakistanis be bound by the easy classifications of enemies and terrorists, muses Aseem Chhabra
A man like Tharoor, a breath of fresh air in Indian politics, has been forced to resign for committing no crimes.
Mikey McCleary is the man behind the O Lal Meri song in David and Khoya Khoya Chand in Shaitan. His initial film work is bringing him additional projects including some A-list projects.
Sexual motifs take centrestage at the ongoing 63rd Berlin Film Festival as several films replete with nudity, orgies, pornstars and influential men premiere at the film festival, Aseem Chhabra reports.
Director Steven Hoover tells Aseem Chhabra about his award-winning film, Blood Brother, a documentary on Rocky Braat and his extraordinary relationship with HIV-positive children in a Tamil Nadu orphanage.
Aseem Chhabra revisits his favourite Meryl Streep films that were showcased at the recent Berlin Film Festival.
On Friday afternoon, as he sat in a freezing cold New Jersey theater watching Kamal Haasan's latest film Vishwaroopam, a two and a half hour long international terrorism thriller and an expensive production for Indian standards, Aseem Chhabra kept trying to figure out one thing. Why did the film offend some Muslim organisations and why has it been banned in Tamil Nadu?
New Yorker Aseem Chhabra is entranced by two Dilli restaurants, one a landmark, the other a new eatery in town.
Writer Amitava Kumar speaks to Aseem Chhabra about life after he read from The Satanic Verses at the Jaipur Literary Festival.
The Renkoji Temple is a lot smaller than other grand Buddhist shrines in Japan. In front of the gate, in a very serene setting, is the bust of Netaji. Aseem Chhabra reports from Tokyo.
The film is an utterly delightful and fresh take on the classic fairy tale -- Snow White.
"No producer or director wants to cast me in love stories," says Irrfan Khan
Director Tigmanshu Dhulia takes us on a journey inside a world that few of us know.
Apart from the songs, nothing else works in Tees Maar Khan.
Aseem Chhabra savours Woody Allen's latest film, Raghu Dixit's show in New York and MoMA's Rain Room.
Aseem Chhabra, a Bollywood lover who has lived in New York for over 30 years, narrates how he overcame his summer woes to watch Nikhil Advani's gangster flick D-Day in a theatre across the Hudson river in New Jersey.
Aseem Chhabra glances at the week gone by in New York
'Dev Anand was the king of my generation -- Western in his sensibilities and very carefree. I was in love with those movies and the promise of the exciting world that they presented,' recalls Aseem Chhabra.
The film is whacky and mindless but hugely entertaining at the same time.
Aseem Chhabra wonders if Shah Rukh Khan's G.One will match up to his Rahul charm.
Riz Ahmed tells Aseem Chhabra that most people can relate to the film, as it is the story of an outsider trying to find a home in a new society.
The Girl Who Played With Fire, based on the novel, is appealing.
Here was this filmmaker, who has won so many awards, including a couple of Oscars, and there was not an ounce of arrogance in him, says Aseem Chhabra.
It sure looks like it because his latest effort, The Last Airbender is not that entertaining.
From compulsory drinking binges to confused parents, a new book throws interesting light on India's outsourcing industry, discovers Aseem Chhabra.
The film is a slick, madly crazy production that is mostly funny.
Aseem Chhabra recommends viewing Band Baaja Baraat, which boasts one of the best kissing scenes in Indian cinema, this V-Day.
Yet, one cannot dismiss this Brad Pitt starrer.
Bollywood biggie Akshay Kumar tells Aseem Chhabra about his new co-star, explains his 70:30 equation of luck and hard work and why his next project may feature the first Gulf War
As the year closes and we revisit our memories of good and bad films seen, Bollywood lovers should pause and think about the Holy Trinity of the Khans.
Aseem Chhabra stood for 80 minutes in near freezing temperatures to vote, the longest he has waited in 20 years. All around him, a sea of immigrants anxious to cast their ballot.
Aseem Chhabra flew half way around the world from New Delhi to get back to his home in the Sunnyside neighbourhood in Queens to witness the imminent of wrath and fury of Hurricane Sandy with his fellow New Yorkers.
In New York, Aseem Chhabra speaks to Mary Vogt, a senior Hollywood costume designer, designed costumes for Endhiran/Robot.
Abhay Deol talks politics, and about his new film, Chakravyuh.
Anurag Kashyap talks about his issues with film distribution, the Hindi film industry in general and his gripe with film critics.
