'I am a non-resident Indian. I didn't come to India to shine a light on its negative aspects.' 'I came to India to showcase what I think are remarkable aspects of India and Indians on a global scale.'
'Mahira took a stand for me for four months in Bigg Boss.' 'So many people tried to separate us in the house.'
'There's this presence, a sense of patrolling and surveillance. And it's not coming from a place of safety.' 'It's coming from a place of 'You don't belong here'.' 'It's a malevolent force, the society at large is observing them.'
'I channelise my despair and anger into telling relevant stories and through them, taking on those who have made it a business to be intolerant.'
India is shining, although I will argue that it is a temporary acceptance until India once again makes a mega-successful film like RRR or another beautiful, moving, documentary like The Elephant Whisperers, notes Aseem Chhabra.
The underlying message is clear: Please do not question Shah Rukh Khan's loyalty to India. He is Indian, loves his motherland. And he will continue to entertain India for as long as he can, applauds Aseem Chhabra.
Twelve days of movie madness and 36 films later, Aseem Chhabra lists his top 10 favourite films from this year's Cannes Film Festival.
'It's everyone's dream to have their pictures show up on Google.' 'In the beginning, you're not used to it.' 'It's a bit weird and even now it's weird.'
'The world lost you, but you still exist as an inspiration to those who dare to dream big.'
People move on, get attached to other people, ending a close bond. But we rarely see that on screen, observes Aseem Chhabra.
'If you work hard, persevere and have patience, every setback becomes an opportunity.
Sukanya Verma lists her 15 favourite Hindi songs of 2022 in no particular order.
Bear in mind that the amount you get paid depends on the stage at which cancer is detected, reveals Sanjay Kumar Singh.
After Ramesh Taurani's Diwali party, Ekta Kapoor picked up the party baton at her home.
'Love will always be a mystery.' 'The day it stops being a mystery it won't exist.'
What's Katrina up to? What are Ayushmann and Rajkummar shooting for?
Aseem Chhabra and Sukanya Verma -post their predictions for the major categories.
'The Iranians are very resilient people. So even when they are throttled, they try their best to survive.'
Aseem Chhabra highlights 10 films that moved him, films that may show up in theatres near you.
'Initially, I was reluctant about being friends with him.' 'He was a star.' 'It took me a while to understand him, and when I did, I opened up to him and we started talking about this and that and whatnot.'
As 2022 readies to bid adieu, Sukanya Verma raises a toast to the 10 high points of the year.
It was heartening to see so many women -- young and old, many in hijab and burqa shaking their bodies, raising their arms and singing with complete abandonment.
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.
'The point about arranged marriages is -- because I come from a progressive family -- the idea was completely alien. But I have realised over time that there are instances of assisted marriages working very well. If you look at it, really, in a microcosm, it is the same thing as Tinder, isn't it? I mean, if you are trying to meet -- yes, no, yes, no, no.'
In 1993, Rochelle Chhabra joined Streax as an R&D employee. Today, she heads their professional division.
'Rakesh's life is hard, but he knows how to find joy.' 'He doesn't think his life's value comes from money. He sees no shame in his poverty.'
After winning awards at Sundance and Cannes, Director Shaunak Sen's All That Breathes has now been nominated for an Oscar in the Documentary Feature Film category.
When Fox Star came to him with the remake of The Fault In Our Stars, he made them an offer they couldn't resist.
'...and showcased in their original beauty.'
'What an incredible opportunity to bring back one of the greatest actors of Indian cinema on the big screen.'
Murad Khetani, who is co-producing the film Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2, invited its cast over for a party at his home.
After Karan Johar, it was Ekta Kapoor's turn to host a Diwali party for her friends, and they turned up looking gorgeous in traditional wear.
The Gray Man is mindless fun, worth your monthly Netflix subscription, notes Aseem Chhabra.
Those who have an insurance policy need to check its clauses to determine if it covers home care treatment, advises Bindisha Sarang.
A strong performance by sectors including banking raised the profits of Indian companies by 28 per cent in the three months ended March 2022. The rate of growth is, however, lower than the 30 per cent seen in December. Growth in net sales was also lower than what was seen in the December quarter for the sample under consideration.
A day before Imtiaz Ali's Love Aaj Kal, which has got mixed reviews, released in theatres on Valentine's Day, a special screening was held for its cast and their friends.
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