The actor's new film Guru has become a hit in India and abroad.
'Audiences today are too smart to make that effort to go to a theatre to see a film just to see somebody's son.'
Are Financial Independence and Early Retirement two opposite ideas? Vatsal Ramaiya illustrates why these are not so in this series that offers a roadmap to living life on your terms.
Mani Ratnam's bilingual opened to a disappointing box office in North America.
The OTT boom has proved a boon for a lot of hibernating '90s beauties as they rediscover themselves in exciting new avatars.
Shatrughan Sinha, Shabana Azmi laud the move.
'The world that we live in today has no space for nuance or conversation or debate.' 'So how does a small film that's not made for the sole reason of earning back your money and which is actually trying to say something that's fragile find its way?'
With Hansal Mehta's Scam 1992 bringing it up so interestingly, Joginder Tuteja looks back at films that have dealt in the stock market.
'I'm talking about that predator in your house, and how one should protect one's children from him.'
Sukanya Verma looks at husband and wife filmi collaborations.
Seventy two years ago, a newly independent India ventured to hold the the first Asian Games in Delhi with meager resources.
Such a person is rare in today's film world, notes Amit Khanna.
Deepa Gahlot picks the top 10 Karan Johar films -- some that he directed and others that he produced or co-produced -- that you can watch on steaming platforms.
Subhash K Jha gives us some lesser known about the late actress on her birth anniversary, August 1.
The Deodar's lifespan stretched from 1215 (construction of the Qutub Minar) to 1919 (the Jallianwala Bagh massacre). Magnificent and imposing, a cross section of its bark is the piece de resistance at a unique museum of India's forests.
Anurag Kashyap's classic Black Friday is a must watch film.
Irrfan never stopped being hopeful about the endless possibilities open to actors and film-makers in Indian cinema.
It's such a misconception that actresses -- any woman for that matter -- are on a downwards slope when they hit 40.
This is the first time that four men will be hanged together in Tihar jail.
'It's time to change this system of randomly giving stars and the right to bad critics to run down our products.' 'Two films, even if both get three stars, are very different from each other.' 'I can understand if these stars indicated a level of enjoyment or engagement, but the current rating system is flawed because there are no parameters.'
Does the "story" of a Mani Ratnam film come first or does its "spirit" asks Sreehari Nair.
'But it was dicey as he was still in jail.'
Karthik Subbaraj's Aviyal is an eclectic mix of fun and interesting stories by five independent filmmakers.
Aishwarya Rai Bachchan has worked with younger heroes in her career, but it's hard to guess!
Did you know Nargis was to have played the Madhubala role, but opted out because she has reservations about working with Dilip Kumar? Do you know how Naushad and Shakeel Badayuni came up with the words for the immortal Pyaar Kiya Toh Darna Kya?
In his most recent gesture, Yogeshwar Dutt refused dowry and took just Rs 1 as shagun for his wedding.
One mega success and the industry would be knocking on his door, camps be damned.
Countless screen pairs have come together but only few can lay claim to that extra something called chemistry.
As means of transport or metaphor, the romance of trains is unmistakable in Hindi cinema.
'It's all that pain that makes you the artist you are.'
Kamal Haasan's unrivalled make up skills, Jack Nicholson's haunting imagery, Asha Parekh's life as a Hit Girl and the surprise package of Beauty and the Beast, it's all there in Sukanya Verma's super filmi week.
'Movie theatres, despite their diminished stature, will continue to play a role in our culture. Just like cinema. After all, we have at least another big centennial to commemorate in our lifetime,' says Murali Kamma.
Looking forward to catch Kill Dill this weekend? Here's a lowdown on its director.
Be it consumer products, lifestyle or entertainment, spiritual gurus are stepping into business and are finding success
Sukanya Verma offers some amazing opening scenes in Hindi films that fuels an excitement for what happens next.
Maine Pyar Kiya, Biwi No 1, Dabangg, Kick... the list is endless!
'I knew that since I would be designing for Sanjay Leela Bhansali's film, the aesthetics would have to be correct.' 'He doesn't show poverty in his films.' 'He won't show someone standing on the streets in phate hue kapde.'
Bhar Do Jholi Meri is Salman's favourite song. Here's looking at other smashing qawwalis through time.
The way Dilip came to the porch to receive Lata, you would never have guessed something was amiss between the two. Raju Bharatan's many wonderful insights into Dilip Kumar's life.
