'In our Indian content, you always see the mother is presented a bit differently.' 'But in this show, the mother is the one who's most glamorous and she is the bombshell of the show.'
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.
The Birmingham Games will break new ground with more medals awarded to women (136) than men (134), a first for a multi-sport event.
Mrs and Mrs Malhotra attended their first post-shaadi event, the News18 Showsha Reel Awards.
ZEE5 has launched a short film festival. Joginder Tuteja tells you what's on offer.
The Scoop actress is not afraid of breaking a few fashion rules.
It was a year of so many contradictions and contrasts that it became dangerous to talk about movies, people lost their heads discussing Friday releases, psychiatrists began dabbling in film criticism, and film critics turned into psychiatrists, says Sreehari Nair.
In Maqbool, Vishal Bhardwaj did a Godfather; in that he took something that was pulpy and fast and gripping, and made out of it something timeless and grand, feels Sreehari Nair.
'The jester's job, the joker's job, the fool's job is to make fun of people to make them seem beautiful.'
Since nothing irritates Lijo Jose Pellissery more than a throwaway critical judgment, Sreehari Nair carefully presents his opinions about Malaikottai Vaaliban, a good two weeks after he first saw the movie.
In our special series re-visiting great Hindi film classics, we look back at Sunny Deol and Dimple Kapadia starrer Arjun, 1985.
Aadujeevitham (The Goat Life) is undoubtedly one of the most successful experiments in Prithviraj's journey as an actor, applauds Divya Nair.
'What's beautiful now about India is that we are discovering so much more about each other, our stories and micro culture.'
A pick of just 10 watchable (a couple of them admittedly in the so-bad-it's-fun category) foreign films starring Bollywood stars in significant roles are available to watch on streaming platforms.
OTT has been flooded with a number of film and Web series releases, and many of them are very entertaining.
'Nobody really talks about the middle of relationships or the mundane parts... (When the end comes) we think, "Wow, this is the worst time of my life. This is horrible. It's never been worse". But actually, I feel the endings are what makes us who we are.'
In the world of harebrained Bhai films, Kick is the best made and the most fun, says Raja Sen.
'I hope more shows highlight the unsung heroes of our rich history.' 'As for bringing the trophy home, a man can hope, but truly I am just excited to be there.'
Dinesh Raheja doffs his hat to the movie legend, who will be honoured with the Dadasaheb Phalke Award this year.
'Basuda welcomed viewers into a world that was instantly familiar and comfortable,' observes Sukanya Verma.
India is shining, although I will argue that it is a temporary acceptance until India once again makes a mega-successful film like RRR or another beautiful, moving, documentary like The Elephant Whisperers, notes Aseem Chhabra.
Namrata Thakker revisits the top Cannes looks. Do vote and tell us if you liked them or not!
'I feel I should do a lot of things.' 'When you have got that chance to do that, it's wonderful.'
The actress promoted the Tamil film in Mumbai, and even gave everyone a live performance of her hugely popular song, Kaavaalaa.
Dulquer may be good looking but how long can you watch him with a cigarette in his mouth, giving that deadpan expression, wonders Divya Nair.
Kunal turns director... Patralekhaa-Raj celebrate first anniversary... Giorgia promotes music video...
'The last six years have been full of uncertainty. We've been constantly worrying about what will happen next.'
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has come out with a list of 301 feature films eligible for the Oscars with Indian films RRR, Gangubai Kathiawadi, The Kashmir Files and Kantara making the cut.
''I don't revisit any of my work once it's complete because I'm very self-critical.' 'I will probably exclaim, "Oh God, such bad acting!"'
Karan Johar's 50th birthday party was a mega event, bigger than the premiere of any multi-starrer.
The Filmfare OTT Awards honoured the cast and crew of OTT movies and doffed their hat to their talent and hard work.
Heath Ledger steps into Jack Nicholson's shoes. And makeup.
At a time when thousands of our farmers are sitting on the roads in bitterly cold December nights, protesting another policy measure that 'tightens the noose around their neck', ironically sold as 'beneficial' for them, it becomes all the more necessary for us to watch Gabhricha Paus to understand their problems better, says Utkarsh Mishra.
Director Gnana Rajasekharan on his forthcoming project Ramanujan, on the life of the great mathematician.
'Back in India, I am the dictator. No one tells me how to make a film.'
With a string of controversial videos made in Delhi Metro trains and premises going viral in the last several months, Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) chief Vikas Kumar has appealed to people to refrain from engaging in 'objectionable' activities and said steps were being taken to curb such incidents.
Raja Sen analyses the contenders for the Best Director category at the Oscars.
Like Slumdog Millionaire, RRR will remain a one-time phenomenon until another big, larger-than-life, Indian film connects with the critics in the West, predicts Aseem Chhabra.
'Now when I look back on the sequences where his character Manny is preparing to die, asking his best friend if he will miss him, I feel it's eerie.'
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