The 10th edition of South Indian International Awards took place in Bengaluru over the weekend.
'They are not called the President's National Awards for no reason.'
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'My mom used to tell me that I should accept films where they would not make fun of me or my religion.' 'It's a conscious decision to stay away from such films.'
'I would think a hundred times before I wrote a gay character or a mentally challenged character because it requires a lot of research and empathy. That's the reason I shy away entirely from stories that have rape. I just can't. It's just terrifying for me, as a woman, to handle subjects like that because it's so sensitive.'
'I've spoken to Gangubai's soul.' 'I've had long conversations with her in my mind.' 'I understood her suffering, anger, joys and sorrow.' 'I had to connect to the soul of this amazing woman.' 'I think I did.'
'If I got more work, I would do even more! Recently, I did the Tanishq ad.' 'I keep working because I am fit. I love acting, that is my relaxation.'
'It's a struggle for everybody, even established people are struggling.'
Aseem Chhabra watched some great films and some huge disappointments in 2021.
'One has to move with the times to stay relevant.'
Kesari 2 has more style than substance on its mind, feels Sukanya Verma.
Shailendra's songs were attuned to Raj Kapoor's explorations of the themes and dreams of the Everyman.
'He is a natural. One of the best dancers among contemporary actors.
Haresh Pandya pays tribute to noted radio commentator Suresh Saraiya, who passed away in Mumbai on Wednesday following a heart attack.
Take a bow Prabhas, Mahesh Babu, Nani, Sudheer Babu and Varun Tej.
'With passage of time, Kamal did move away from the humdrum of commercial cinema, using it only as a peg to launch a new concept or new technology, as no other actor/film-maker has done in Indian cinema.' N Sathiya Moorthy assesses the career and politics of movie legend Kamal Haasan on his 70th brthday.
Browse through this eclectic, random collection and vote for the most memorable on-screen khoons.
'If you are not doing a Hindi film, it doesn't mean you are not doing any work. Success is all about saying no to what you don't want to do. Thankfully, I have been successful.' Neetu Chandra has just won a National Award and she's hugely excited!
Arjun Menon lists some of the popular songs from the South Indian movies in 2023.
It's been a truly solid year, one where we have many more than 10 movies worth applauding!
Here's a look at some of the most memorable Hindi film warriors.
'There can be no bigger compliment than people walking away, carrying the film in their hearts, and thanking you for it.'
Smita Patil would have been 60 on October 17 had fate not cruelly snatched her from us in 1986. She was only 31 when she died. Rediff.com salutes the incomparable actress in a special series.
The success of south films like KGF: Chapter 2, RRR and Pushpa: The Rise has resulted in audiences getting more and more receptive towards watching stars from this industry in Hindi films.
His elegant body of work, LIVE and recordings, is a tuneful treasure whose melody and memory lives on. Fondly remembering the late singer and 10 of his superhit songs.
'I hope this win inspires boys and girls who watch thousands of dreams and want to make them come true.'
'The film industry has a lot of competition. You don't always get the roles you want.'
'He treated stars and assistants with the same unfailing courtesy.'
'Sudip sir keeps telling me that what I have done is very Hollywood.'
'Ameen Sayani was copied by generations. Now everyone is trying to become smaller Ameen Sayanis in their own way.'
Desi celebs came out to celebrate the Web series Never Have I Ever in New York City, wearing their fashion and culture proudly.
'You suddenly realise that in this entire big scheme of things, you're just one speck.'
'Film shooting is a long process, and it is important to have a good bonding with the person you are going to spend six to eight months of your life.' 'Baaki, film toh bann jaati hain.'
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'You make a song, it gets rejected, you have to make 10 more.'
'A lot of what you see on screen, particularly the night of the massacre, is pretty close to what really happened as it is based on survivor stories.'
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