Malayalam actor Sharafudheen talks about the films that defined his career.
His songs were the anchor, the substratum, if you will, upon which life unfolded day after day, decade after decade -- across villages, towns, cities, and regions. Siva Sankar pays tribute to S P Balasubrahmanyam, the legendary singer who passed into the ages on Friday.
A quick look at winners in the major categories.
Aditi celebrates Sammohanam... Ameesha celebrates Gadar...
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Ajith's magnetic screen presence is enhanced by his popular salt and pepper look.
Siruthai feels like a homage to the good old spicy thrillers of at least a decade ago.
Netflix is reminiscent of Star TV in the 1990s: Very Western in its gaze, very expensive, and clueless, notes Vanita Kohli-Khandekar.
Kriti Sanon on her new Telugu film Dohchay and how she is dabbling her career between Hindi and Telugu films.
'Her short black choli with a deep cut-out back and multi-coloured pom-poms became quite a sensation. It was clearly meant to draw your attention to Kareena's perfect figure.'
Ponniyin Selvan has everything going for it, yet, there is something missing for a wholesome film experience, observes N Sathiya Moorthy.
'When the camera rolls, he is Salman Khan and he is Aayush Sharma.' 'No family comes into the picture.' 'That became quite a challenge for Aayush because he knew this film will make or break his career.' 'Mahesh sir also told him: "When you're shooting, you have to forget you are related or that he's a superstar".'
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'It feels good when you are able to share your experiences and learning with someone who is willing and happy to listen and accept.' 'More than moulding him, I gave with an open heart, and Ahan was very receptive.'
'Here we're exploring a different relationship which is better, cooler.'
Jeetendra remembers one of his favourite directors.
The latest updates from the Malayalam film industry.
Subhash K Jha remembers the dear departed.
Meera Nandan talks about her debut in Kannada cinema and what it means to work outside her home state.
Bollywood makes way for regional cinema at the 65th National Awards.
'But it was dicey as he was still in jail.'
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The concluding part of the A to Z guide to a year that will soon become history.
'Ponni is not a criminal. 'She is someone who does what she has to due to the adversities that have occurred in her life. I had to keep that in mind.'
'I haven't experienced such a thing ever. It was beautiful.'
'Working with Poonam Dhillon and Padmini Kolhapure again has been a dil bekaraar moment.'
'Trust me, I don't even enjoy the company of friends who live in regret.' 'You either own your decisions or just let it go and work harder to get something better.'
'She is the main reason why I was inspired to make the film.'
'We've had quite a few offers to work together.' 'But no, I don't think that's a good idea.' 'The comparisons would be unacceptable to me.'
Vanaja and Irrfan Khan win nominations at the Independent Spirit Awards.
In 2020, Hindi cinema had a tough time staying on par with its southern counterparts.
Baahubali Director S S Rajamouli's next... R Madhavan in hospital... All this and more in Subhash K Jha's Bollywood Buzz.
Biju Menon tells Divya Nair/Rediff.com how he transformed himself to play a 73 year old character, one of his most challenging and satisfying roles as an actor.
Now, 48 years and innumerable awards later, the talented actor is taking on ten roles in his Tamil film Dasavatharam, which incidently was written by him and directed by K S Ravikumar.
Chief Minister Jayalalithaa, who worked with the veteran director, expressed her grief over his death.
Akkineni Nageswara Rao was one of the people instrumental in bringing the Telugu industry to Hyderabad from Chennai in the 1990s. Radhika Rajamani salutes the thespian, who passed into the ages on Wednesday, January 22.
The latest updates from the Telugu film industry.
It's best to stay away from this unpleasant experience.
This weeks release Krishnamma Kalippindi Iddarini, the Telugu remake of the Kannada hit film Charminar.
A lowdown on all the goings-on in the Telugu film industry.
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