After a miserable two years of flopping films and stagnant revenues, what has changed for the film industry?
'That innocent viewer, who would meekly lap up anything you served him, does not exist any more.'
Mystery, horror, biopics, documentaries, fantasy, romance, comedy, coming-of-age, pick the genre you like from the wide variety on OTT this week.
'When I was invited by Didi to her house, my only thing was, 'I really want to see if her house is actually that small.' Is it smaller than my house or not?'
Former India cricketer Aakash Chopra is not pleased with the experimentation and felt Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli did not require rest for this match.
'I love the country and the people so very much. My children grew up watching Om Shanti Om.'
Kohli has amassed 708 runs for Royal Challengers Bangalore in the season
'Two actors don't necessarily have to get along to create chemistry.'
'I don't jump at everything that comes my way. (But) To say that I have too many offers coming my way is also a lie. I'm not one of those people who turn down scripts every day.'
'Ours is the only country which is very loyal to cinema, so making big bucks is a realistic possibility.'
2014 could well be the year the Malayalam industry faces its acid test.
Legendary radio personality Ameen Sayani passed into the ages on Tuesday, leaving the entertainment industry in a state of mourning.
Their number is dwindling, but single-screens believe they have a place in the entertainment space
Explosive left-hander Rinku Singh has emerged a "contender" for the finisher's spot in India's T20 World Cup squad, according to Ashish Nehra. The former India pacer though believes that the batter will face stiff challenge for the position from fellow-cricketers.
'Everybody who has been on the show has learned something from it.' 'I'll also learn many things from Bigg Boss and I'm sure I'm going to grow in my life.'
The fight is between Vidhu Vinod Chopra, the producer of 3 Idiots, and multiplexes.
'Laapataa Ladies opened a lot of doors for me.' 'I have gotten so much love from audiences and seniors in the industry that it's overwhelming.' 'I get calls from superstars. I'm holding my heart and it's like, "Oh my God, they are calling me? I am their fan and they love my work!"'
'The fact that I got noticed in a film that stars Hrithik Roshan and Deepika Padukone is a big high for me.'
'I am a spontaneous actor. I follow what works for the character.'
The latest updates from Tamil film industry.
'The government wants to ban surrogacy and take away women's fundamental right to do what she wants with her body.'
'You suddenly realise that in this entire big scheme of things, you're just one speck.'
The 21-year-old Lucknow Super Giants fast bowler has turned heads with his raw pace and razor-sharp control.
IPL: Comeback-man Pant the highlight as Delhi Capitals take on Punjab Kings
'It would have made (Producer) Ramesh Taurani very happy if I taken two Bombay stars, but the reason why I kept mentally rejecting the regular sort of casting was to discover this excitement, you know, can I crack it?'
There's a lot happening in Bollywood, Hollywood and world cinema this year.
Arun Vaidyanathan is all set to produce Kalyana Samayal Sadham: The Big Fat Indian Wedding.
'I have two sisters. One is 13 and the other is 17.' 'For them, their father is the director of Shahid, Omerta, Simran, Scam 1992 and Scoop.' 'For me, my father is the director of Jayate, Dil Pe Mat Le Yaar, Chhal, Yeh Kya Ho Raha Hai, three unreleased films and Woodstock Villa.' 'No one has seen these films.'
And it's written with tears, blood and unspoken lines.
'Usually, we are always worried that we are missing out something in life.' 'We are very keen for the audience to have this as a cinema experience in theatres.' 'You get the rare chance to be patient.'
A new entrant, whether a popular actor or not, has not been able to sweep the polls, as their fans had hoped for. Given a proven pattern, it should hold true for Vijay as well. Or, something drastically has to happen between now and 2026, asserts N Sathiya Moorthy.
As Mahesh Bhatt turns 75 on September 20, Subhash K Jha calls him the 'eternal seeker of truth in cinema and in life'.
Royal tragedies, loony vampires, nuclear disasters, scoop hunters becoming the story, all that and more on OTT this week.
'The censor board asked me for some strange cuts.' 'Otherwise, they would have given me an 'A' certificate.' 'One cut was where Girish Karnad was explaining artificial insemination in cattle.' 'These cuts never made any sense to me.'
Nearly half a century later, Shyam Benegal's Manthan will be showcased in restored print at this year's Cannes Film Festival. It still serves as a much-needed reminder of setting aside differences in the favour of combined progress and profit, notes Sukanya Verma.
The way video is being watched and monetised is changing. This is the first thing that stands out as the penetration of smart TVs continues to rise.
'The real change will happen when more powerful roles come to me.' 'I am looking forward to that change.'
'A director should be gifted with the right couple to show a love scene.' 'I was very lucky to have Shah Rukh Khan and Deepika Padukone in the love scene.' 'Just placing them in a frame together, it was something else.'
Sameer Rizvi's Rs 8.40 crore windfall brings smile on ailing father's face
It's raining brand new seasons and shows on OTT this week.
