A tete-a-tete with director, Madhu Kaithapram's who won the Indira Gandhi award for his film, Ekantham.
'My music is my life. I can never be dishonest with my compositions.'
It is the two women directors in Shuruaat Ka Twist who end up making the best films, feels Sreehari Nair.
An actor of remarkable presence and gravitas, Vikram Gokhale's dramatic eloquence and cocksure authority sparkled every time he had to call on someone's bluff or leave them too tongue-tied to beat around the bush. Often though, his cold, composed stare was enough to put a dolt in place.
'It was because of the strength of Helenji's performance that I was even called on stage to present her with the coveted Black Lady.'
Sukanya Verma remembers the Boss in 30 of his underrated, overlooked gems in Hindi film music.
'I can't wait for the day when the market value of an actress is not judged by the heroes or the superstars she's acted with.'
'But today I feel proud of my choices because it has given me longevity.'
Reader Chetna Gola sends us a photograph.
'For the film-maker, as for the photographer, barbershops with their many moments of interest -- wall-to-wall mirrors, shiny accoutrements, beaded curtains -- provide ample scope for mis-en-scene,' says Ranjita Ganesan.
The advance bookings of Brahmastra are looking very good.
'He was an extremely naughty child, always in trouble and creating trouble.' 'He wanted to fly a kite at night, and sometimes, bunk school.' 'When I insisted on sending him, we could get a call from school that he had fainted.'
'I do films because I want to feel proud of myself as an actor. Why should I sign nonsense? The right roles aren't coming. The only cameo I have done in Hindi is Zoya's Dil Dhadakne Do. She is a friend and I desperately wanted to work with her. She casts big stars, so obviously, I couldn't be the lead.' Rahul Bose on his films, and Poorna.
Priyadarshan talks about his new film, Rangrezz.
Dev Benegal talks about his new film Road, Movie.
Sukanya Verma quizzes you to find out just how much you know about the movies.
Here's a tribute to the actor as we look at some of his finest performances.
Krrish 3 was among the films that stood at the bottom of the barrel this year.
Here's looking at the top 10 blockbusters of the year.
Sukanya Verma lists everything you can watch on streaming platforms this weekend.
Ghazi is made in Telugu and Hindi and it will dubbed in Tamil.
Hema Malini pays a tribute to her Andaz co-star, Shammi Kapoor.
The Stardust 50th Anniversary Honours awards night saw Bollywood stars bring their fashion A-game to the red carpet.
A picture of glamour and grit in the face of an emergency, the air hostess, flight attendant or air stewardess is often the hero we didn't know we needed.
'If I can make smaller films that are successful, why would I make big ones? The choice is Shah Rukh's: Would he like to work in smaller films?' Director Kundan Shah, who passed away on October 7, had asked in an interview first published in July 2001.
Subhash K Jha recalls excerpts from his conversations with the iconic filmmaker.
Get your lowdown on what's going on in the world of Telugu cinema, right here!
Thriller, horror, feel-good, rom-com, action, vendetta, biopics -- you name it, you got it on OTT this week.
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.
'He said, "There was nobody to help me. I came from Kolkata to Mumbai to make a career of my own".' "'I have my own journey, and you need to experience that to value what you will have in the future.".'
Hailed as one of the finest filmmakers of his time, K Balachander, who passed into the ages on December 23, has left behind a rich legacy of hard-hitting films, some of which have been routinely credited with redefining Tamil cinema.
There's nothing in Chatrapathi that you haven't already seen before, complains Mayur Sanap.
'I don't look forward to seeing my films because this only sort of gives me a deep sense of dissatisfaction that I could have done better, and I lose my self-confidence.'
'Even in a conservative society like Chennai, youngsters don't feel bound by conventions anymore.' 'But how deeply has this change permeated our society? Is it just on a superficial level? That is the question the film tries to address.'
Sukanya Verma re-visits Dev Anand-Hema Malini's 1970 film, Johny Mera Naam.
'Once Attenborough had locked the shot, Jaffrey turned to Amitabh and told him in a very controlled but stern voice that he should never talk to an actor in between takes.'
Sukanya Verma plans your OTT menu this week.
'How do you stay so energised? So young?' 'Dev Anand flashed that familiar crooked grin and told me, "The mind never grows old. It urges you to surge ahead".'
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