'It's such a mishmash of wonderful things, so many different cultures, subsections of society and weird histories.'
Subhash Ghai and Yash Chopra believe Goa has what it takes to be a permanent festival venue.
'When you watch your film for the first time with so many people, you feel naked.'
On Mother's Day, Namrata Thakker brings you some adorable pix of our favourite celebrity moms with their cute children!
'I find his sense of history astounding, not just history of film, but of life in general.' Another fascinating excerpt from Sangeeta Datta's book Shyam Benegal.
Aseem Chhabra lists his favourite films from the recent Toronto International Film Festival.
It's been a good Cannes for India this year!
A look at the top tweets from your favourite Bollywood celebrities
There were so many beautiful moments from Oscar night.
Aseem Chhabra lists the films that won his heart at the recent Toronto International Film Festival.
A Separation is the first Iranian film to win an Oscar in the Foreign Language Film category.
Aishwarya Rai's first official social handle will keep fans abreast about her life, ongoing projects and more.
The Kerala Catholic Youth Movement (KCYM) wants a ban on the film as they feel it hurts the religious sentiments of Christians.
The actress looked drop-dead gorgeous!
Cannes Film Festival saw some major model moments over the weekend.
'Did anyone else get the feeling that AWIAL -- despite being ostensibly based in the Mumbai of today -- is actually set in a Neverland of Solemnity?' asks Sreehari Nair.
He stayed on in his country after the Islamic revolution in 1979, but had been working internationally for the past decade.
Ash may have found her fashion mojo now but she isn't immune to slip ups.
'Not since the time when my Devdas went to Cannes have I felt this level of enthusiasm for my cinema being honoured internationally.'
Gyan Correa's film has not made it to the nine films that were short-listed for the 86th Annual Academy Awards.
The actress took to Instagram to share a bikini pic on her birthday.
'I believe FFI has made a mistake,' notes Aseem Chhabra.
'What an incredible opportunity to bring back one of the greatest actors of Indian cinema on the big screen.'
A look at the star arrivals!
Indian-origin British filmmaker Asif Kapadia says he lived with the idea of making a documentary on Diego Maradona for 25 years, since the 1990s when he was a film student and read a book on the legendary footballer.
Politics, favouritism and poor taste in cinema have contributed to embarrassing choices for the Oscar race in the past. This little gem from India needs the love, emotional and financial support from the government as well as the Indian film industry, argues Aseem Chhabra.
Kanu Behl's directorial debut Titli looks promising.
'At the premiere we got a 4-minute standing ovation...' ...'Strangers hugged me, sobbing...' ...'Some just sat in their seats still immersed in the experience.' Nandita Das captures the magic of Manto at Cannes.
Looking back at the best of Ash, in Cannes.
The World No 1 Serena was joined by Hollywood actress Eva Longoria at a Champ'Seed party in Monaco.
Aseem Chhabra picks Indian and other South Asian gems at the Toronto International Film Festival.
The top posts on social media from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.
Rajeev Srinivasan on one of the best film festivals in India.
'Throughout my life and career, I have tried not to compromise with anything.' 'The choices I've made are all mine.'
'I am fascinated by people who cannot accept things.'
Aseem Chhabra lists his favourite films, most of them shown at international film festivals held virtually (Berlinale and Rotterdam), hybrid (Toronto) or physical (Cannes and Venice).
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