Fardeen Khan takes the world behind the scenes of his first theatrical release in 14 years, Khel Khel Mein, which is an ensemble film with Akshay Kumar, Taapsee Pannu, Vaani Kapoor, Ammy Virk, Aditya Seal and Pragya Jaiswal.
'It was my job to read out their lines to the actors and make sure they spoke them with the right diction, accent and pronunciation. If you look at my photographs from the Sadma set, you will always find me with a file in hand, even when I am in my costume. While Kamal and Sridevi were diligent about their Hindi dialogue, Silk Smitha, while always respectful, was not too interested in her lines or my instructions.'
'There's deep-seated revenge and at the same time, longing.'
Many interesting films with A-Listers line up for release in June.
'Whatever you do will spark controversies, so it is best do what your heart tells you to do. Simple.'
'I'm there in every frame of this film.' 'The film is named after the character that I play.' 'It's about a feeling like you are capable of shouldering a film entirely on your own, which is a belief that I may not have in myself always.'
Film stars are beloved in our cinema-obsessed country. Stars are not only watched and worshipped on screen but also talked about with much fondness.
Ranjith has reportedly rejected Bengali actor Sreelekha Mitra's charge and said he was the "real victim" in the case.
'I have nostalgia for Ladakhi culture, which is common to both Muslims and Buddhists.' 'It is kind of a Buddhist way of life. You are compassionate and nice to each other.' 'You are good human beings.'
'There was a time when a movie star could win an election just by stepping into politics. That era is over.'
'We shot about 20 or 30 days, I'd say at best 20 per cent. The big stuff is remaining.'
'Everyone knows the money the stars are asking for is absurd.'
The Punjabi film industry is going through an explosion, with a film releasing every third day.
'Romance not in a physical manner maybe, but, you know, where you are just sharing dialogues and looking at each other and conversations are happening.'
'My captaincy is simple. The mantra is to give team-mates the confidence, belief and the love.'
'When you watch Freedom At Midnight, I want you to feel like you are sitting on a ticking time bomb.'
This tangled tale of good versus evil could have been far more intriguing, observes Mayur Sanap.
'In an era defined by vengeful anger, he was a star who sang and danced while most others hollered and hectored on the big screen,' remembers Saibal Chatterjee.
'...for their bravery and the sacrifices they make, often putting their country above their personal lives.'
'When you're attempting a genre such as action with two big action heroes, your film needs to look and feel a certain way, which was very difficult to achieve.'
'I have no family (in the industry), no network, no mentor.' 'Still, I'm consistently working since 20 years and now I have a National Award.' 'It may take time, but if you're consistently at it, nothing can stop you.'
'People have got into the habit of sitting at home (and watching films).' 'They don't want to watch movies in theatres because they do not want to waste as much as Rs 1,000 on tickets.' 'They feel there is no point in watching a film on the big screen because it will anyway come on OTT in a month's time.'
'OTT is the present of the entertainment industry and it can be the future as well.'
'You need to be very passionate towards life, not because you are a film-maker, but because you are a human being.' 'If you can do that, then I think it reflects in the films that you make.'
'You can expect bohut kuch. Our dreams are big about the larger plan.'
'The world is yet to watch him, show his prowess as a batter, but given the chance he will do a great job.'
'When honest, wealthy people come forward to serve India, people should feel proud and welcome them.'
Amitabh Bachchan was honoured with the Lata Deenanath Mangeshkar Award at a ceremony in Mumbai's Dinanath Mangeshkar Natyagrih.
'In our business, every time a seat goes empty, it is a perishable good.' 'We have lost the opportunity of earning revenue out of it.' 'It's impossible to recover what we have lost.'
Jena found it difficult to get the big throws in and thought of quitting the sport in July last year just before the World Championships.
Amid much fanfare, the makers and star cast of Ishq Vishk Rebound unveiled the trailer for their coming teen romance.
Theatre owners are currently screening those Indian movies which are already released and the decision regarding new films will be taken on Wednesday.
The 10th edition of South Indian International Awards took place in Bengaluru over the weekend.
Rau's felt the need to be where the action was.
The institute that once drew largely elite students also decided to expand its base and cater to a wider pool.
'I was completely in awe of him. After the shot was okayed, I would quickly run back to my chair and sit quietly till I was called again.'
The unwavering support from skipper Pat Cummins and the entire think-tank played a big role in his success in the on-going IPL, reckoned Sunrisers Hyderabad opener Abhishek Sharma.
Cinema owners elated with 'extraordinary' advance booking match screenings
Veteran actor and politician Raj Babbar, who shares a very close personal and professional relationship with the Chopra family, remembers the late Ravi Chopra.
Right from the lofty title, Auron Mein Kahan Dum Tha keeps aiming to be an epic, and keeps falling short, discovers Deepa Gahlot.
'The kind of things they were writing, 'Oh, what is this, she's overacting at her wedding.' 'Why is she not covering her head?' 'The kind of liberty people take to comment on what I should be doing in my personal life is not something I'm okay with.'
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