'It's a struggle for everybody, even established people are struggling.'
Arjun Menon lists some of the popular songs from the South Indian movies in 2023.
'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.'
'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.'
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.
Shailendra's songs were attuned to Raj Kapoor's explorations of the themes and dreams of the Everyman.
'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.
'There can be no bigger compliment than people walking away, carrying the film in their hearts, and thanking you for it.'
Kesari 2 has more style than substance on its mind, feels Sukanya Verma.
'I hope this win inspires boys and girls who watch thousands of dreams and want to make them come true.'
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.
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'The film industry has a lot of competition. You don't always get the roles you want.'
Desi celebs came out to celebrate the Web series Never Have I Ever in New York City, wearing their fashion and culture proudly.
OTT has been flooded with a number of film and Web series releases, and many of them are very entertaining.
'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.'
'Ameen Sayani was copied by generations. Now everyone is trying to become smaller Ameen Sayanis in their own way.'
One of the most prolific filmmakers of his time, VB turns 50 August 4!
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The 66th National Awards have been announced, and Hindi cinema has emerged a major winner.
'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.'
'He treated stars and assistants with the same unfailing courtesy.'
'You make a song, it gets rejected, you have to make 10 more.'
'You suddenly realise that in this entire big scheme of things, you're just one speck.'
'We should focus on creating cinema which is entertaining, gives us solace, some message, reduces our tension and makes us think positively.'
Aseem Chhabra watched some great films and some huge disappointments in 2020.
Are the National Awards are bending over backwards trying to celebrate popular cinema, simply in order to gain more relevance and eyeballs, asks Raja Sen.
'Sudip sir keeps telling me that what I have done is very Hollywood.'
Queen, directed by Vikas Bahl, has picked up an award for Best Hindi film as well.
There are some movies that these actors would wish they would have never done.
'You can't make a film for yourself.' 'You have to make films for your audience.'
Why Sridevi is one of India's finest actresses.
'He is convinced that this will help him in the next election.' 'But as we know, the best laid plans of mice and men can go awry.'
'This is a blip in the 100-year history of cinema.'
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