'He was a filmmaker who spread hope and optimism through his documentaries and feature films' 'He was a great actor and an even even greater director' Several Indian film industry veterans pay tribute to Sir Richard Attenborough, who breathed his last on August 24.
Checkout the studious in Mumbai where most of the Bollywood films are shot.
Declaring that the right of reputation cannot be protected at the cost of right of life and dignity, a Delhi court on Wednesday threw out former Union minister and editor M J Akbar's criminal defamation suit against journalist Priya Ramani who has accused him of sexual harassment.
The film's mechanics and motivations are laughable, says Raja Sen.
Three-time National Award winning director, Madhur Bhandarkar talks about his latest movie, Fashion, which stars Priyanka Chopra, Kangana Ranaut and Mughda Godse as models.
Scholars and students have cautioned that the proposed divisive and discriminatory changes would harm the country.
Prominent international celebrities and activists on Wednesday joined American pop star Rihanna to extend support to the farmers' protests here and garner international attention on the protracted stir but their remarks were slammed by India as 'neither accurate nor responsible'.
The Indian Independent Filmmakers Worldwide organised a masterclass, a fascinating Q&A session with director Sudhir Mishra and Boyle, discussing all of Boyle's films and his process, before opening up the floor to an eager set of filmmakers and writers.
Batra's The Lunchbox was passed over for The Good Road last year.
Here's what your favourite Bollywood celebrities are tweeting.
'It was one of the greatest learnings in my life to see someone like the great Amitabh Bachchan go through such a tough phase.' 'He had been there, done it all and really didn't need to prove himself.' 'Yet, he channelised it all and came out with one of his best performances,' Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra tells Savera R Someshwar/Rediff.com in a fascinating conversation about the films he has made and the actors he has worked with.
'What a tragic loss for cinema, for India.'
Laxmi's bold and powerful message
Sukanya Verma presents a playlist of 100 Lata Mangeshkar songs from different decades of Hindi films -- songs that make me sing, smile, sob and sigh.
The award function will be held in Pune.
There was no law or autonomous body governing digital content in India so far. Now, OTT and other platforms, including digital news websites, are expected to fall within a governmental framework of rules and regulations.
The filmmaker said he relied on documentary evidence and public accounts for much of the script.
Substance was the hallmark of B R Chopra's films but the legendary filmmaker who passed away here today at the age of 94 always felt that the rise of money and stardom have vitiated the image of Indian cinema.
'It is a film with a good human concept that would touch people around the world.' 'We are honouring a film that deserves to be at the Oscars.'
Here's a look at the top 10 tweets from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.
A Nedumudi Venu character was happiest when moving his head to a piece of music with his eyes closed; or, when inventing off of a note that a co-actor had left unfinished; or, when reciting a poem by Kavalam Narayana Panicker where a hymn about nature descends into a musing about cheating, depression and death, feels Sreehari Nair.
Ram Gopal Verma's latest gangster film, Satya 2 has been a big disaster.
Here's what your favourtie Bollywood celebrities are tweeting.
We present our specials on the veteran filmmaker.
After Prem Ratan Dhan Payo, it's time for another magnum opus to spread its wings into the regional market.
Malliwood artistes work on daily wages. They earn a livelihood selling vegetables or working in the textile factory in Malegaon, or run eateries or tea stalls. In the credits their names reflect their professions, like Salim Electrician, Iqbal Chaiwala, or Zaheer Cyclewala.
Here's what your favourite Bollywood celebrities are tweeting.
A film that purports to be a love story is in deep trouble if its lead characters do not connect and are not believable. And that is biggest flaw of Saawariya.
Aamir Khan, Dev Anand, Kishore Kumar all feature on Farah Khan's list.
Ritu Nanda has approached the authorities, as her family has contributed a lot to the film industry.
'The best way to express your patriotism is to spread love and that's all I have ever tried to do through my work and cinema.' Karan Johar breaks his silence.
Here's a look at the hits and misses at the box office this week.
Today the common man is not angry because of the corruption in the country, he is angry because he is a victim of corruption, says filmmaker Prakash Jha, in our special series where well-known Indians tell Rediff.com why they love India
The Indian American actor talks about his innings in Indian cinema, working with Shabana Azmi and quitting the show that made him a household name all over America.
Here's a look at some recent most book-to-film adaptations of stories set in India.
Crimson Peak is not for everyone, but the mood is set very early on, says Raja Sen.
'So did Goswami persuade Hrithik to talk? I ask, because until a week ago, Hrithik told me there was no way he would open up on the matter,' reveals Subhash K Jha.
Section 375 is an engaging courtroom drama that deserves a watch, feels Karan Sanjay Shah.
Satyanweshi will release on August 30.
