If there's one thing the full-of-beans star knows, it's how to stay happy, observes Dinesh Raheja.
'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.'
Barun Sobti has just completed 15 years of acting, and his new Web series, Rakshak India's Brave, has fetched him fresh laurels.
From Vijay saving the day yet again to Vikramaditya Motwane's latest offering, here's everything you can watch on OTT this week.
Rediff's film critic Sukanya Verma lists her top Hindi movies of 2014.
Lovingly made, heartfelt stories that speak the truths about our lives.
'Sudip sir keeps telling me that what I have done is very Hollywood.'
'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.
Of late, war films -- particularly those that tell stories of the 1971 War and Kargil -- have been produced.
Catch one of Mammootty's career best works, Oscar-winner Michelle Yeoh and more on OTT this week.
A look at the arrivals.
Trade pundits and quick think piece experts can speculate all they like, but what works at the box-office is a mystery as always.
Aseem Chhabra lists the movies that taught him about the Idea of India.
The original Chashme Buddoor is the best Hindi film you'll see this year!
'Sulochanaji was indeed a mother-figure to both the Hindi and Marathi film industry.'
From Awaara to Deewar to Junoon to In Custody, Shashi Kapoor leaves us many movies to love and remember him by.
'It's a struggle for everybody, even established people are struggling.'
Hindi Medium works because it manages to stretch itself beyond its scrubby elements, easy half-baked jokes, lessons about consumerism and our love for English, into a simple story about a boy who would do anything to see his girl smile, feels Sreehari Nair.
'He treated stars and assistants with the same unfailing courtesy.'
'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 am always rocking.' 'I am a rockstar.' 'That's the way the world will always see me.'
Before Kuttey's release, co-produced and co-penned by VB, Sukanya Verma takes a look back at the filmmaker's unique body of work.
B R Chopra was a reformist film-maker, way ahead of his times, says Subhash K Jha.
Hindi cinema lost some of its most celebrated faces in 2019, leaving a void in the fraternity as well as in the hearts of the audiences. We take a look at those who passed on.
Chief Minister Jayalalithaa, who worked with the veteran director, expressed her grief over his death.
Gufi Paintal, best known for playing Shakuni mama in the epic television serial Mahabharat, died on Monday at a Mumbai hospital due to age-related issues. He was 79.
'It doesn't matter if you are from abroad or Indian, we are told that there's a prime time for a female actor.' 'It's time that people understand there is no certain age for women to thrive in.'
'My two life mantras are prioritisation and compartmentalisation.' 'Prioritisation allows you to put one thing over the other and compartmentalisation to focus on one priority at a time.'
Deepa Gahlot lists the most popular Yash Chopra films -- the ones he directed, not produced (yes, so that means no DDLJ) -- that can be watched on OTT.
Bollywood makes way for regional cinema at the 65th National Awards.
'Once The House Next Door becomes a hit, instead of Baahubali, this will become the reference point.' Yes, Siddharth is very confident of his latest film.
Amitabh Bachchan and Mahie Gill are going to be seen playing ghosts in their upcoming films.
There are so many female-oriented movies, from Mother India to Arth to Pink. But there are some absolute gems that never got their due.
'Don't let anyone tell you that you can't do something just because it hasn't been done before. Take that first step. Keep learning. Believe in yourself even when no one else does.'
Subhash K Jha picks his favourite five Sushant performances.
As we enjoy his thrilling The Night Manager series, Deepa Gahlot looks at 10 Anil Kapoor films on OTT that shows off his versatility and star power.
'I understand what a great responsibility it is to be a part of the Don dynasty. I hope the audience gives me a chance and showers me with love, the way they have for numerous characters over the past so many years.'
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