'There are times when you give an audition and it doesn't even reach the director.' 'In such a scenario, what can I do? 'More than nepotism, it's about favouritism.'
In a series of tweets mentioning PM Modi, the director asks why only the film industry should bear the brunt while the PM is silent.
Joginder Tuteja lists never-seen-before jodis coming up in the movies.
Where the human aspect of Godzilla fails, technology more than does its bit. The glee it evokes, no matter how meaningless or momentary, is worth the price of admission, feels Sukanya Verma.
Iconic Dalal Street investors Rakesh Jhunjhunwala and Radhakishan Damani, known for their stock picks, have forged an unusual partnership to make Bollywood flicks.
Pokkiri Raja is a silly meaningless action comedy, says S Saraswathi.
The mood of celebration and the school holidays make Onam one of the hottest seasons for Malayalam cinema.
Kaaka Muttai is a delightful entertainer with a subtle message, writes S Saraswathi.
Both Raazi and Veere Di Wedding are interesting films that worked. There is no point reading a trend in them, says Vanita Kohli-Khandekar.
'I have played 54 characters till now, and there was always some reference point, but in Raabta, there was none.'
Sunil Grover is good but its Pankaj Tripathi who stands out with his bang on comic timing.
'If every actor does commercial films, where is the space for the Amol Palekars and Farooq Sheikhs of today? I am happy being in that space and want to own that space.'
Karthik Subbaraj's Aviyal is an eclectic mix of fun and interesting stories by five independent filmmakers.
Which of these films will make it to the Rs 100 crore club?
'I feel like I came to the industry just day before yesterday, even though it's more than 30 years now.'
Vellaikaara Durai barely makes an impression. The story is let down by an aimless screenplay with tedious characters and average music, writes S Saraswathi
Initially we sit tight in our seats expecting something very gripping to happen but, nothing of that sort happens.
Tamil film Vanmham really tests your patience, says S Saraswathi.
I thought Saudi Vellakka a glancing, loving depiction of the judicial system as a pageantry filled with performers trying to do right by everyone, do everything by the book, and failing despite their best attempts, observes Sreehari Nair.
Vijender Singh gives up amateur boxing to turn full-time professional, perhaps the words ring truer than ever.
The film looks poised to break My Name Is Khan records overseas.
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Director Ezhil attempts to infuse a dose of humour into a tale of enemity.
'It will be wrong to raise the expectations of tribals because of a tribal President. 'Tribal issues have not been resolved for 150 years.'
Vishal Mahadkar's horror film 3 AM is the story of a paranormal investigation gone wrong -- both for the film and the viewer, feels Nishi Tiwari.
Ram Gopal Varma's Veerapan to hit the screens this Friday.
Shuai Jiao Baba (Let's Wrestle, Dad) in China seems to have made twice its combined earnings in India and the rest of the world.
'The way the society functions, I don't know, they are more concerned about animals than humans.'
Mahesh Nair, who directed Farooque Sheikh in his directorial debut Accident On Hill Road, reveals a lesser-known side of the late veteran -- of a passionate actor, who took failures in his stride with a rare dignity.
'I try to do my own stunts as much as possible.' 'I tried this stunt for Saaho and my foot got stuck. My other leg was stretched in the air.' 'If it had stretched two more inches, there could have been a tear.' 'I was limping for a while, but thankfully, because I have been physically training for Saina, my body is warm all the time.'
'The idea is to celebrate your imperfections because God has made us all the same, right?'
Tevar emerges an overdone, underwhelming film with zero charm, warns Raja Sen.
'Truth is stranger than fiction. You cannot think these things up.' 'What happens is weird enough.'
Sukanya Verma celebrates the acting legend.
Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Saturday
'Mulk questions the very principle, of good-Muslim exceptionalism.' 'That, of course, we adore Abdul Hamid, A P J Abdul Kalam and Bismillah Khan and if only more Muslims were like them.' 'Anubhav Sinha sticks his neck out to say that these are no exceptions.' 'Most Muslims are like them. It is the terrorists who are exceptions,' says Shekhar Gupta.
'If a person whom Vijender had thrashed earlier is now a World champion, why can't Vijender be champion now too?'
Siva Sankar looks at S P Balasubrahmanyam's fantastic repertoire.
Telugu superstar Prabhas gets ready for Bahubali release.
