Sathya Saran, the woman behind many of India's international pageant wins, reveal why India is no longer bringing the crown home.
'Coming from Sikkim and the Himalayan region, we don't have a well-established film industry, so funding, infrastructure, and distribution opportunities are limited. At the same time, that can be liberating.' 'There are fewer expectations about what stories should be told, and that gave me freedom to make the film on my own terms.'
'She was the last of the diggaj kalakaars after Lataji, Kishoreda, Rafi saab and Mannada and with her demise, the golden era of Hindi film music has truly ended.'
Rememembering the lack of funds when making Meera, Gulzarsaab said, "I asked her to work in the film without taking any money and she said this is a film which she would like to watch with her children and their children."
None of R D Burman's collaborations was as rewarding and resplendent as with Gulzar, who turns 89 today, August 18, 2023, says Subhash K Jha.
The praise for A R Rahman, who won two Oscars for India, continues. Lyricist Prasoon Joshi, who has worked with the maestro, says he was sure that Rahman would win. Lyricist Prasoon Joshi who has worked with the maestro was sure that he would win an Oscar. He also looks up to Gulzar's work and hails him high.
'Somewhere our society's collective morality is lost. There's a kind of moral confusion in our society which reflects in our films.' 'Filmmakers are hiding behind romance, ghost stories, murder mysteries and sex. No film is looking at social issues.'
Over the years, the singer has given us many memorable songs including Pal, Yaaron, Tu Hi Meri Shab Hai, Aankhon Mein Teri, Khuda Jaane.
'I believe this song became a hit because of Aishwarya Rai. She is totally responsible for its success.' 'People would go to see the film all over the country, just to see her dance.'
'He was honest and very sincere. These qualities remained with him till the end.'
On Ashaji's 89th birthday on September 8, Subhash K Jha revisits some of her lesser-known classics.
How much you know about the movies? Find out in Sukanya Verma's amazing quiz.
In these pandemic stricken, music bereft times, what can be more joyous than a playlist of golden melodies?
A look at the top 10 tweets from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.
From odd to heartwarming, the best of Twitter conversations in 2014.
Old songs, retro fashion, 1980s pop culture, childhood icons and sharing space with Kundan Shah on paper, the theme of Sukanya Verma's super-filmi week was consistently nostalgic.
Remembering an incomparable actor by re-visiting his finest films.
Film music flourished in the 1970s. Some old masters did some great work, but it was also the decade of new composers.
Deven Verma passed away into the ages on December 2. We re-publish an interview done with the veteran actor.
This piece is a tribute to that corner of film criticism that they call subtextual film criticism.
'I got to know things early in life.' On Childrens' Day, one of Hindi film industry's most memorable child -- Raju Shrestha - lets us into his life with a twinkle in his eye.
'When I was younger, 15 years or 20 years seemed like a really long time. But, as you journey though life, you don't realise where the years disappear...'
Sukanya Verma shares her exciting filmi week with us.
Deven Verma passed away into the ages on December 2. We re-publish an interview done with the veteran actor.
'Acting is a very crazy profession to be in. Mentally and emotionally we have to go into a particular zone and come out of it and keep on doing it. I am sure acting takes a toll on everyone and maybe that's why logon ko actors pagal lagte hai.' In the second part of a fun conversation, Tabu shares some beautiful nuggets with Rediff.com's Savera R Someshwar and Sonil Dedhia.
Here's celebrating Dilip Kumar by re-visiting his best movies.
