'Why was Top Gun: Maverick made? 'And the only reason I can think of is that the new film was made to emphasise and re-establish Tom Cruise's superstar status,' notes Aseem Chhabra who watched the Top Gun sequel at its premiere in Cannes.
2023 was a good year for international cinema with many strong films premiering at the Berlin, Cannes, Venice and Toronto film festivals.
Plunging backs are making rather frequent rounds on the Bollywood social scene!
'Whatever I said and I said clearly that for me and my fellow jury members, it was and it is a vulgar propaganda movie that didn't have a place and was inappropriate for such a prestigious competitive section. I can repeat it again and again'
Kanu Behl's Titli is one of the best films from India in recent years, says Aseem Chhabra from the Zurich film festival.
The actor, who's had over seven of his films screened at various film festivals abroad this year, opens up about his journey in Bollywood so far.
Rounding off the year on a stylish note!
Director Vasan Bala tells us how Mumbai inspired his directorial debut Peddlers.
1948's Kalpana has been restored by Martin Scorsese and will be screened in Cannes on May 17.
Aseem Chhabra's recommendations for the Mumbai film festival.
After making stunning appearnaces at the red carpet, Sonam scores yet again with her sartorial sense!
Satyajit Ray. Films from Italy, Iceland and Albania feature on Aseem Chhabra's list.
'Masaan is history for me. This is another journey with Raman Raghav 2.0. You have to clean your slate after every film, and not let its success or failure affect you.' Vicky Kaushal moves on, with Raman Raghav 2.0.
Makeup artist Namrata Soni is set to fly to Cannes to style L'Oreal brand ambassadors Sonam Kapoor and Freida Pinto. She talks about her exciting new project.
'We'll certainly have Hollywood productions, so why wouldn't we have Bollywood?'
Will Ash make a good Meena Kumari? Tell us what you think. The Rediff Movies Message Board.
'Once I left my photographs at Ram Gopal Varma's office.' 'I told a friend I was concerned no one had contacted me. My friend said, "Itni jaldi nahin hota idhar. Time lagega".'
Sukanya Verma gives us a lowdown on all those wonderful movies she saw and movies you need to see as and when they arrive to a screen or streaming space near you.
Aseem Chhabra gives us the top films that enriched his year.
Proof that we just can't have enough of this icomnic sex symbol from 1960s Hollywood.
'It's everyone's dream to have their pictures show up on Google.' 'In the beginning, you're not used to it.' 'It's a bit weird and even now it's weird.'
Meet Bhumika Arora, 29, who made the cut!
'In Carol, Cate Blanchett reminds us what a real movie star is and why we are enamored by her acting and looks.'
Yesterday, we brought you an international poll on the top 10 most iconic celeb outfits of the past 50 years. Today, we bring you the most talked-about styles seen on Indian celebs!
'We have to do everything in our power to get as many Academy members to watch the film as possible.' 'After that, I am confident, my film will speak for itself.'
'This was a film, a story that had never been told before.'
'If you don't have children, that's also a problem.' 'There's no right way to live because everybody has an opinion about your personal life, and how you should live.' 'You have to listen to them, unless you can pick a fight with everyone.'
The top posts on social media from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.
Aseem Chhabra encounters an Indian dinosaur at the Goa film festival.
Prettying up Cannes in designer labels.
After being together for 11 years, Hollywood's most controversial couple has now called it quits!
A look at the top tweets from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.
Ramanand Sagar's grandson turns filmmaker.
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