'The nicest thing is that it is not my film.' 'People bring their own stories and life histories to the film.'
Mira's films are alive, rocking and so true to the reality I know. They are gifts that I keep revisiting, and I cannot wait for what more she will share with us, notes Aseem Chhabra.
Siddharth Chauhan, winner of the Satyajit Ray Award
In analysing census data from 2007-2011, researchers found that the at-birth sex ratios of Asian Americans are the same as white Americans. Arthur J Pais reports
'We'll certainly have Hollywood productions, so why wouldn't we have Bollywood?'
A look at the top tweets from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.
Here's what your favourite celebrities have been upto.
The South Asian International Film Festival celebrates 10 years of showcasing independent cinema.
Indian and Pakistani movies, now in New York theatres!
Over 75 films from 30 countries will be screened during the festival, showcasing the best Asian cinema from Japan to Turkey, says founder Aruna Vasudev.
'The richness of Buddhism makes it possible for us to create these stories and to interpret them.'
"One can avoid expensive gimmicks and make films with a smaller budget," says filmmaker Subhadro Choudhury.
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 Big Sick is packed with delicious details, moments and scenes that makes the film stand apart as a smart rom-com, says Aseem Chhabra.
A look at the top tweets from your favourite Bollywood celebrities!
Craze for the Rajnikanth starrer shows no sign of abating.
Check out the arrivals.
'Prashant has left us and it is really tragic. But I want to hold on to those little moments of happiness that he shared with me and with others whose lives he touched. That is how I want to remember him.' Aseem Chhabra pays tribute to Patang director Prashant Bhargava, who passed away on May 16. He was only 42.
The eighth edition of the Jaipur Literature Festival kicked off on Wednesday to a grand start with a bevy of authors, poets, Nobel Laureates along with some Bollywood celebrities, trooping in to the pink city to participate in one of Asia's biggest literary jamboree.
'We don't know when things will get back to normal, even if the lockdown gets over.'
'If you don't have children, that's also a problem.' 'There's no right way to live because everybody has an opinion about your personal life, and how you should live.' 'You have to listen to them, unless you can pick a fight with everyone.'
Look out for some of the best films Asia has to offer at this year's festival.
Aseem Chhabra brings you the Best of the Berlinale.
'Acting, by definition, is a portrayal of a character other than oneself.' 'If every role is to be played only by someone answering to that precise description, most professional actors -- of all ethnicities and genders -- would be out of a job,' observes Indira Kannan.
A look at the top 10 tweets from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.
Meet Srihari Sathe. Producer. Director. Professor.
'...and still managed to grab the attention of audiences.' 'Your work speaks more than your body.'
The International Women's Day could not have been more special for Indian archer Deepika Kumari as a documentary on her life 'Ladies First' -- was released for worldwide streaming on Thursday.
'Why would Destiny play such a cruel game?'
'Our recipes come from our real-life experiences and have a story behind them.'
Indian American teen Sia Parikh, who made her debut on the Cannes red carpet, talks about her life journey.
'Talent has no religion. There will be people who will criticise me, but if I take them seriously, I won't be able to do a lot of things in my career.' Pakistani actress Humaima Malick gets ready for Bollywood success.
Monali bagged the Best Actress award at the South-Asian International Film Festival in Washington DC, making her the first Bollywood singer to have won an award for acting.
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