Aishwarya Rai Bachchan's Cannes fashion choices have come a long way from her debut in 2002.
Aseem Chhabra lists the films that won his heart at the recent Toronto International Film Festival.
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His cinema of compassion inspired me, gave me tools to develop empathy for others. But it also made me understand that serious, socially committed cinema with deeply engaging narratives and great performances is an art form to admire, appreciate and explore. Aseem Chhabra remembers Shyam Benegal, who passed into the ages on Monday evening.
'The industry has never accepted me.' 'When I was shooting Aashiqui, I would hear comments like, "Yeh toh bahut lambi hai. Heroine nahin dikhti hai".' 'Aashiqui became such a big hit, and you know how the industry is.' 'You have success, then you have everything.'
Director Vasan Bala tells us how Mumbai inspired his directorial debut Peddlers.
'The war ended in 2009 and I believe the new generation of Tamils don't know what was going on there.' 'I felt it was my duty to tell our story.' 'Since 2009, it seems like we are sleeping.'
'I believe FFI has made a mistake,' notes Aseem Chhabra.
'Where Pratidwandi is concerned, there are very few men standing.'
Advertising legend Piyush Pandey has passed away. He was 70. The news of Piyush Pandey's demise was shared by columnist Suhel Seth on X on Friday morning.
A look at the top tweets from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.
Literary adaptations, whistleblower pursuits, kidnapped Santas and South India's biggest stars, Sukanya Verma lists them all on OTT this week.
Vanessa Kirby is sure to be nominated for the Best Actress Oscar award, and Frances McDormand of Nomadland will give her a healthy competition, feels Aseem Chhabra.
Gyan Correa's film has not made it to the nine films that were short-listed for the 86th Annual Academy Awards.
Stars spotted at the screening of Sarbjit in Mumbai.
From Ivanka Trump to Deepika Padukone, everyone loved Rohit Bal's magnificent creations.
These desi hotties could stop traffic!
'In a world which is full of categories, hatred and ideologies, there was this basic decency.'
Aseem Chhabra lists his favourite Indian films of 2021.
'If there is an artiste somewhere in India or in the world who wants to express her art, I hoped that this award would inspire them, and add meaning to their journey.'
'...and showcased in their original beauty.'
A look at the top tweets from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.
2023 was a good year for international cinema with many strong films premiering at the Berlin, Cannes, Venice and Toronto film festivals.
Aseem Chhabra lists the top 10 films at the recent Toronto International Film Festival.
A look at the top tweets from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.
Bollywood superstar Akshay Kumar had interviewed Prime Minister Narendra Modi in 2019, perhaps for the first time that the country's premier was sitting down for such a question and answer session.
As 2022 readies to bid adieu, Sukanya Verma raises a toast to the 10 high points of the year.
No stranger to the Cannes red carpet, Neelam Gill rubbed shoulders with the fashion world's biggies like Adrianna Lima and Karlie Kloss.
'Whatever I said and I said clearly that for me and my fellow jury members, it was and it is a vulgar propaganda movie that didn't have a place and was inappropriate for such a prestigious competitive section. I can repeat it again and again'
Aseem Chhabra lists his favourite films from the recent Toronto International Film Festival.
Aseem Chhabra presents his list of 10 international films that mattered to him, stories that he connected with and characters that gave him a better understanding of the human condition.
'I am fascinated by people who cannot accept things.'
Satyajit Ray. Films from Italy, Iceland and Albania feature on Aseem Chhabra's list.
Manish Malhotra talks about his work, success and how he survived the industry for nearly three decades.
'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.'
Like Slumdog Millionaire, RRR will remain a one-time phenomenon until another big, larger-than-life, Indian film connects with the critics in the West, predicts Aseem Chhabra.
