Joginder Tuteja looks at the biggies coming our way this year.
'Our viewers have grown up over the years.' 'Today, they want to see something which is sensible, a story rooted in logic rather than jingoism.'
Seven years after she rose to fame with Amber Dhara, actress Kashmira Irani returns to televsion with a youth-based show.
Subhash K Jha picks his favourite films of 2023 from south India.
'I never thought we would get him for that price because of his performance being tremendous in the last couple of years in T20Is and ODIs for Australia.'
Chennai Super Kings will launch their Indian Premier League (IPL) title defence against Royal Challengers Bengaluru on Friday
'Two actors don't necessarily have to get along to create chemistry.'
'I came into politics to bring a smile on people's faces.'
Five outsiders with zero connections in the film industry and no money made their mark despite nepotism ruling the roost.
Mystery, horror, biopics, documentaries, fantasy, romance, comedy, coming-of-age, pick the genre you like from the wide variety on OTT this week.
Kohli has amassed 708 runs for Royal Challengers Bangalore in the season
'If it weren't for Om Puri, a whole range of our big city experiences wouldn't have found their honest representations on the screen.'
'I don't jump at everything that comes my way. (But) To say that I have too many offers coming my way is also a lie. I'm not one of those people who turn down scripts every day.'
'When I was invited by Didi to her house, my only thing was, 'I really want to see if her house is actually that small.' Is it smaller than my house or not?'
'I love the country and the people so very much. My children grew up watching Om Shanti Om.'
The star met his fans at a multiplex in Mumbai recently.
'What an incredible opportunity to bring back one of the greatest actors of Indian cinema on the big screen.'
Former India cricketer Aakash Chopra is not pleased with the experimentation and felt Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli did not require rest for this match.
Legendary radio personality Ameen Sayani passed into the ages on Tuesday, leaving the entertainment industry in a state of mourning.
'Ours is the only country which is very loyal to cinema, so making big bucks is a realistic possibility.'
'That innocent viewer, who would meekly lap up anything you served him, does not exist any more.'
'Laapataa Ladies opened a lot of doors for me.' 'I have gotten so much love from audiences and seniors in the industry that it's overwhelming.' 'I get calls from superstars. I'm holding my heart and it's like, "Oh my God, they are calling me? I am their fan and they love my work!"'
'I am a spontaneous actor. I follow what works for the character.'
Explosive left-hander Rinku Singh has emerged a "contender" for the finisher's spot in India's T20 World Cup squad, according to Ashish Nehra. The former India pacer though believes that the batter will face stiff challenge for the position from fellow-cricketers.
'You suddenly realise that in this entire big scheme of things, you're just one speck.'
'The fact that I got noticed in a film that stars Hrithik Roshan and Deepika Padukone is a big high for me.'
'The government wants to ban surrogacy and take away women's fundamental right to do what she wants with her body.'
The 21-year-old Lucknow Super Giants fast bowler has turned heads with his raw pace and razor-sharp control.
'Everybody who has been on the show has learned something from it.' 'I'll also learn many things from Bigg Boss and I'm sure I'm going to grow in my life.'
IPL: Comeback-man Pant the highlight as Delhi Capitals take on Punjab Kings
A new entrant, whether a popular actor or not, has not been able to sweep the polls, as their fans had hoped for. Given a proven pattern, it should hold true for Vijay as well. Or, something drastically has to happen between now and 2026, asserts N Sathiya Moorthy.
Their number is dwindling, but single-screens believe they have a place in the entertainment space
'I have two sisters. One is 13 and the other is 17.' 'For them, their father is the director of Shahid, Omerta, Simran, Scam 1992 and Scoop.' 'For me, my father is the director of Jayate, Dil Pe Mat Le Yaar, Chhal, Yeh Kya Ho Raha Hai, three unreleased films and Woodstock Villa.' 'No one has seen these films.'
After a miserable two years of flopping films and stagnant revenues, what has changed for the film industry?
'It would have made (Producer) Ramesh Taurani very happy if I taken two Bombay stars, but the reason why I kept mentally rejecting the regular sort of casting was to discover this excitement, you know, can I crack it?'
'The censor board asked me for some strange cuts.' 'Otherwise, they would have given me an 'A' certificate.' 'One cut was where Girish Karnad was explaining artificial insemination in cattle.' 'These cuts never made any sense to me.'
'The real change will happen when more powerful roles come to me.' 'I am looking forward to that change.'
Nearly half a century later, Shyam Benegal's Manthan will be showcased in restored print at this year's Cannes Film Festival. It still serves as a much-needed reminder of setting aside differences in the favour of combined progress and profit, notes Sukanya Verma.
'Usually, we are always worried that we are missing out something in life.' 'We are very keen for the audience to have this as a cinema experience in theatres.' 'You get the rare chance to be patient.'
