Beautiful shots, stunning music and rich performances make Trishna a pleasant watch, writes Aseem Chhabra
'I am fascinated by people who cannot accept things.'
'Siddharth and I are alpha males, so a territorial clash is bound to happen.'
'My heart skipped a beat as I saw myself on the giant screen. I have watched the film a few times since then. And I can still see my face in that brief shot, immortalised like the rest of the film.'
Kshay has picked up quite a few awards at international film festivals. Yet, it saw a very limited release in India last week. Aseem Chhabra appeals to every filmgoer, who cares for good cinema, to watch this movie and support its kind.
The film is a good alternative to the blockbuster of the month, Ek Tha Tiger.
Aseem Chhabra stood for 80 minutes in near freezing temperatures to vote, the longest he has waited in 20 years. All around him, a sea of immigrants anxious to cast their ballot.
Aseem Chhabra flew half way around the world from New Delhi to get back to his home in the Sunnyside neighbourhood in Queens to witness the imminent of wrath and fury of Hurricane Sandy with his fellow New Yorkers.
The 14-time national champion said she is looking forward to play her role in the development of sports in the country.
Aseem Chhabra salutes legendary filmmaker Yash Chopra.
Abhay Deol talks politics, and about his new film, Chakravyuh.
Shehnaaz Gill and Sidharth Shukla's friendship seems to be over once and for all. When she got aggressive with him during a task, he swore he would never talk to Shehnaaz again.
Rohit Shetty's Bol Bachchan reinforces the gay stereotype in Bollywood -- that gays are meant to be ridiculed and laughed at -- and is highly offensive.
'The concept is going to work well for this season.'
MS Dhoni or Sachin A Billion Dreams? Dangal or Mary Kom?
Oscar-winning documentary filmmaker Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy and Daniel Junge discuss the challenges of making a film like Saving Face in a country as complex and conflicted as Pakistan.
The character actor was flawless in over 200 films, but was given little opportunity to shine, mourns Aseem Chhabra.
With no eviction this time and just three weeks to the finale, it's pretty clear that Week 2 will have more drama, more fights and more controversies.
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.
Aseem Chhabra revisits his favourite Meryl Streep films that were showcased at the recent Berlin Film Festival.
'If someone is consistently horrible to you, for me, I would ask myself, what am I doing?' 'Why am I continuously putting myself as a target for this?'
The Disciple is an ode to music and a salute to Mumbai. The city can be harsh, but it also lets the voices of struggling classical musicians exist, although often they live on the edge of society, observes Aseem Chhabra.
Writer Amitava Kumar speaks to Aseem Chhabra about life after he read from The Satanic Verses at the Jaipur Literary Festival.
The man lived a life so grand, touched and entertained millions. He defined my early teenage years and in some ways who I am today. For that I will always be grateful to him, says Aseem Chhabra.
Aseem Chhabra lists his favourite films from the recent Toronto International Film Festival.
'After the shoot, I was like, "Yeh maine kiya hai?"'
The pretty Swede turned 25 on July 29.
During the captaincy task, Asim Riaz and Shefali Jariwala have a showdown after which the latter declares that she no longer wants to share an equation with him.
Set a timer on your computer for a stand-and-stretch break after every 30 minutes.
'Aamir Khan is a chalta phirta school. Even if you spend one day with him, you will learn a lot. He never gets tired. He works from morning till night.' Meet Dangal's Fatima Sana Shaikh and Sanya Malhotra.
The film is an utterly delightful and fresh take on the classic fairy tale -- Snow White.
As the year closes and we revisit our memories of good and bad films seen, Bollywood lovers should pause and think about the Holy Trinity of the Khans.
Director Tigmanshu Dhulia takes us on a journey inside a world that few of us know.
'You need to be very passionate towards life, not because you are a film-maker, but because you are a human being.' 'If you can do that, then I think it reflects in the films that you make.'
Prakash Jha is at his most confused self in presenting Aarakshan to us.
Hundreds of Indian-Americans came out in support of social activist Anna Hazare's anti-corruption crusade in New York. Rediff.com's Aseem Chhabra reports.
