'Our hero is strong and you must have seen the mother, she is stronger.' 'And Mike Tyson is the strongest!'
'I have been told that legends like Mammootty, Aamir Khan and even Shahid Kapoor were being considered for the National Award. I'm thrilled to have won it.' Sanchari Vijay talks about his National Award-winning movies.
'I am here to point out what is wrong. I bring it to the public's attention. The law has to give justice. I cannot do that.' 'We are activists and used to attacks. The more pressure we are up against, the more active we become. That is part of our life.'
The Punjab government on Saturday decided to put a ban on the screening of the controversial movie 'Messenger of God' featuring Dera Sacha Sauda Chief Gurmit Ram Rahim Singh, in apprehension of breach of peace.
When PK works, it does with great merit. When it does not, it sermonises, says Sukanya Verma.
Get your lowdown on what's going on in the world of Hindi films right here!
Sujatha Gidla's scathing observations about Mahatma Gandhi and other highlights from Jaipur Literature Festival 2018.
We got the same Diwali bonuses. We ate together. We carried equipment together on shoots. And when the odd reporter tried to throw her weight around and leave the camera person to carry bags of equipment, cables, the camera and tripod down the stairs and to the shoot location, Prannoy would step in, take the tripod off the shoulders of the colleague silently, lightening the load, recalls Revati Laul.
The Udta Punjab row continues...
The various meat bans across the country are an attempt to attack civil liberties, says civil rights activist Kavita Srivastava.
'From the evidently pre-selected questions to the promotional slides on a screen redolent of the official audio-visual department, the choreography was palpably intended to present the prime minister in as good a light as possible in a 'safe' environment insulated from uncomfortable questions,' says Amulya Ganguli.
'I hope I am remembered as the CBFC chairperson who took a firm stand against vulgarity and pseudo-liberalism, no matter how unpopular it made me,' Pahlaj Nihalani tells Subhash K Jha.
Vijay Nair, CEO and co-founder of Only Much Louder, released a statement about what exactly went wrong, leading to the show's cancellation.
A look at the top tweets from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.
'If you don't have children, that's also a problem.' 'There's no right way to live because everybody has an opinion about your personal life, and how you should live.' 'You have to listen to them, unless you can pick a fight with everyone.'
'The 17-year-old boy, who pulled out Nirbhaya's intestines, should have got the harshest punishment because he was not human at the time.' 'Instead, he was given a sewing machine and some money to have a new beginning!' 'Are we giving out incentives?' 'Are we telling our unemployed youth that if they do something like this, the government will give them jobs?'
Rang Rasiya is not a consistent film, but one that tells a story of a pioneering artist and visionary, a story decidedly worth telling, says Raja Sen.
'While it may not be an out-and-out hit job on the Gandhi family, the movie is all about one aspect: How Dr Singh struggled with the family and the party all through his prime ministership,' notes Utkarsh Mishra.
We remain at the mercy of the global economic climate.
Tennis great and founder of the WTA Billie Jean King was among those who applauded the announcement.
Perhaps India needs to implement these for Achhe Din to happen.
'It was only to be expected that she would grace the national awards function in her distinctive style.' 'For her admirers, the flouting of norms was in character because she has made her mark in highly competitive Bollywood on her own terms,' says Amulya Ganguli.
The chief minister said any distortion of historical facts will not be tolerated.
If we don't want a Hindu version of our neighbour, we must keep open minds -- even when what we hear or see is not what we like.
Tusshar Kapoor about Golmaal Again, its clash with Secret Superstar, his son Laksshya and BFF Kareena's son, Taimur Ali Khan!
China has smothered most outbreaks within its borders, keeping new case numbers low.
Does Manmarziyaan feature in your list?
'I don't make big budget films. So if my film makes Rs 120 crore, it's a huge hit. We finish fast, make it on a small budget and recover fast,' Akshay Kumar tells Patcy N/Rediff.com.
'We have won our political freedom, we have liberalised our economy and now it's time to liberate our minds also. That is why this film.' Director Ketan Mehta lists his reasons for making Rang Rasiya.
'Will you take a Mercedes Benz or Rolex watches or fancy shoes to your grave?'
Masaan co-writer Varun Grover talks about the film.
'Luka Chuppi is my Hum Aapke Hai... Koun! type of film.'
'My father never saw any success for me. 'When I meet him in the next world, I will proudly say that I didn't buy houses and cars, but I made some art that will hopefully stand the test of time.'
Rajasthan CM Vasundhara Raje breaks her silence.
'In today's time, everyone is distressed and we don't know with what mood a person will come to watch a movie.' 'So it is better to say whatever you want with humour.'
'I'm getting to play different characters now, from the ones in my earlier years, when I was a leading actor. Then, you fought with the villain and got the girl at the end of every film. Today, we have different shades of characters -- a man on wheelchair, a 13-year-old child, a mad character like mine in Shamitabh. The roles are wonderful.' Amitabh Bachchan gets ready for Wazir.
'The audience will make you a superstar or will reject you, no matter whose son or brother-in-law you are.'
Anupam Kher has been ousted as Censor Board chief. What is your say?
'Is there a connection between the way we pitched the entire issue of Udta Punjab's censorship and the apologetic, full-of-very-specific-answers tone of the movie?' 'Maybe it's just me, but as an Indian liberal, I am more scared of us liberals than I am of the average Indian conservative bloke,' says Sreehari Nair.
