'It was my job to read out their lines to the actors and make sure they spoke them with the right diction, accent and pronunciation. If you look at my photographs from the Sadma set, you will always find me with a file in hand, even when I am in my costume. While Kamal and Sridevi were diligent about their Hindi dialogue, Silk Smitha, while always respectful, was not too interested in her lines or my instructions.'
'There was a time when a movie star could win an election just by stepping into politics. That era is over.'
'The entertainment industry is on the verge of a big, big, change over the next few months and years.'
'Everyone knows the money the stars are asking for is absurd.'
'I'm there in every frame of this film.' 'The film is named after the character that I play.' 'It's about a feeling like you are capable of shouldering a film entirely on your own, which is a belief that I may not have in myself always.'
'...for their bravery and the sacrifices they make, often putting their country above their personal lives.'
Sukanya Verma reminds us why we love going to the movies.
'People have got into the habit of sitting at home (and watching films).' 'They don't want to watch movies in theatres because they do not want to waste as much as Rs 1,000 on tickets.' 'They feel there is no point in watching a film on the big screen because it will anyway come on OTT in a month's time.'
'Whatever you do will spark controversies, so it is best do what your heart tells you to do. Simple.'
Amitabh Bachchan was honoured with the Lata Deenanath Mangeshkar Award at a ceremony in Mumbai's Dinanath Mangeshkar Natyagrih.
'Romance not in a physical manner maybe, but, you know, where you are just sharing dialogues and looking at each other and conversations are happening.'
'Devsaab mostly played the anti-hero in his films. Grey shades appealed to him... Devsaab's films never had a message. They were not preachy...' Sidharth Bhatia discusses the Magic of Dev Anand.
The unwavering support from skipper Pat Cummins and the entire think-tank played a big role in his success in the on-going IPL, reckoned Sunrisers Hyderabad opener Abhishek Sharma.
'You can expect bohut kuch. Our dreams are big about the larger plan.'
Amid much fanfare, the makers and star cast of Ishq Vishk Rebound unveiled the trailer for their coming teen romance.
SPI Cinemas will install Dolby Atmos in 37 screens across Chennai and Coimbatore.
Mahipal, who has worked with actresses like Madhubala and Meena Kumari, established himself as a hero in the mythological genre.
'All the action you will see is primarily live... Akshay sir and I running through fire, through bomb blasts, using actual weaponry... all the action scenes are real.'
As Yesudas turns 84 on January 10, Subhash K Jha salutes the legend.
'I have no family (in the industry), no network, no mentor.' 'Still, I'm consistently working since 20 years and now I have a National Award.' 'It may take time, but if you're consistently at it, nothing can stop you.'
Jena found it difficult to get the big throws in and thought of quitting the sport in July last year just before the World Championships.
A look at the top tweets from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.
'When you watch Freedom At Midnight, I want you to feel like you are sitting on a ticking time bomb.'
Prithviraj talks about his films and his role in Mani Ratnam's Raavan.
Rau's felt the need to be where the action was.
The institute that once drew largely elite students also decided to expand its base and cater to a wider pool.
'Sometimes things get stale in a relationship and people seek solace elsewhere.'
Right from the lofty title, Auron Mein Kahan Dum Tha keeps aiming to be an epic, and keeps falling short, discovers Deepa Gahlot.
'The kind of things they were writing, 'Oh, what is this, she's overacting at her wedding.' 'Why is she not covering her head?' 'The kind of liberty people take to comment on what I should be doing in my personal life is not something I'm okay with.'
Sukanya Verma quizzes you to find out just how much you know about the movies.
'If you ask me where I want my career to go, I have been saying this for a long time: I want to do a K-drama. I want to be in Korea doing a love story, full of romance.'
'In 1983, my father T Rama Rao made Andha Kanoon with Rajinikanth.' 'Amitabh Bachchan was reluctant to come on board as a guest star, as Rajinikanth was a southern star.' 'But when my father pitched it to him, he came on board.' 'The movie ran for 200 days.'
'The world is yet to watch him, show his prowess as a batter, but given the chance he will do a great job.'
Virat Kohli hinted that this might also be his final opportunity to play alongside the former India captain.
'Art should be judged by the way it is made and not by who is in it.' 'We should get better pay cheques now, because there is a huge gap. I hope that happens in time.'
It has been a slow year for the Indian media and entertainment (M&E) business. After two years of double-digit growth, it grew at just about 8 per cent in 2023 over 2022. It now stands at Rs 2.33 trillion in advertising and pay revenues.
'It's taken me very long to get my foot into the door. But the kind of work or central roles that I want are still few.'
'Everybody has their bit of struggles and learnings. It will only end when you stop breathing.'
Gujarat Titan's Sai Sudharsan is the quickest Indian in terms of innings to reach 1,000 runs in IPL.
'When honest, wealthy people come forward to serve India, people should feel proud and welcome them.'
'If the South starts shooting on IMAX more, it will be beneficial. And likewise, it will benefit Bollywood directors.'
