Aseem Chhabra watched some great films and some huge disappointments in 2021.
Indian-origin British filmmaker Asif Kapadia says he lived with the idea of making a documentary on Diego Maradona for 25 years, since the 1990s when he was a film student and read a book on the legendary footballer.
Prasoon Joshi, executive chairman, McCann-Erickson India, who will chair the outdoor and ambient media jury at the 55th International Cannes Lions 2008 in France to be held next month, talks to Business Standard about the performance of the Indian advertising industry at Cannes and his vision for McCann India.
The National award winning actor is the face of June issue.
Sukanya Verma picks the best fashion stories of the year.
Check out the Indian presence on day 2 of the French film festival.
The top posts on social media from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.
As the Bollywood star makes headlines for her debut as a L'Oreal Ambassador at Cannes, Anita Aikara turns the spotlight on the woman behind her stunning red carpet looks.
The fashionista, true to her word, wore creations from her favourite designers to her wedding.
Aseem Chhabra lists his favourite films, most of them shown at international film festivals held virtually (Berlinale and Rotterdam), hybrid (Toronto) or physical (Cannes and Venice).
More stars than they are in heaven were at the Sachin: A Billion Dreams premiere.
An occasional series featuring unusual movie connections.
The Veere Di Wedding actor is giving us so much wedding inspo.
The ad films -- that highlight the organization's campaign against domestic violence --were screened recently at the Cannes Lions 57th International Advertising Festival in France, considered by many to be the world's biggest celebration of creativity in communications.
Making her film debut with The Householder, Ruth Prawer Jhabvala wrote more screenplays than novels, winning two Oscars -- for A Room with a View and Howards End. She kept her distance from the film crowd, seeking refuge in the 'protective' company of her two life-long collaborators, Director James Ivory and Producer Ismail Merchant.
The film's first look was recently released in Cannes.
Bhumi Pednekar and Konkona Sen Sharma's ode to sisterhood, Robert Pattinson's amusing accent, Satyajit Ray's many masterpieces, Steven Soderbergh's breakout indie, Mark Ruffalo's good fight -- all this and more on Sukanya Verma's recommendation list on OTT this week.
She posted this cute picture of herself with her mum on Mother's Day.
With India's communication needs outstripping neighbours', companies are finding it easier for campaigns to be either based out of or outsourced to Indian agencies.
Deepika Padukone has graced six international mag covers. Vote for your favourite!
The best of India and the Middle East, now at the Dharamsala Film Festival.
'In India, dark-skinned actors are always cast in a particular kind of role.'
'I believe FFI has made a mistake,' notes Aseem Chhabra.
Can you imagine a show made in India beating both The Voice and The X-Factor on ratings? Vanita Kohli-Khandekar profiles Greymatter, the Indian content firm that made it possible.
Vogue India's July 2018 edition looks back at their extraordinary wedding.
Is it possible to refurbish a brand that has been sullied with a Rs 7,800 crore (Rs 78 billion) fraud? One can't be sure, but to attempt this, the campaign ought to stress on integrity and action, say three of the top minds of the country's advertising industry.
Celebs in tinsel town have found their latest obsession!
Aseem Chhabra lists his favourite Indian films of 2021.
Politics, favouritism and poor taste in cinema have contributed to embarrassing choices for the Oscar race in the past. This little gem from India needs the love, emotional and financial support from the government as well as the Indian film industry, argues Aseem Chhabra.
We saw a *lot* of glamour and style this year.
You can get through this cover without drooling a little.
'When we make these action machismo films, the stupidest thing is to show that the hero sails through a thousand people. It's a tradition we have grown up with.' 'We don't have the basis of creating a Bruce Lee or a Jackie Chan.'
Confessing to thinking in Hindi, porters, truck drivers and chauffeurs have inspired him to create award-winning advertisements.
'Masaan went to Cannes, got a standing ovation, won awards. I want the people of India to watch my film. Finally, it is happening!'
Metallic mania, sexy sheer, volume sleeves and more...
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