India is shining, although I will argue that it is a temporary acceptance until India once again makes a mega-successful film like RRR or another beautiful, moving, documentary like The Elephant Whisperers, notes Aseem Chhabra.
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Nandita Das talks about Children's Film Society of India and why it needs to be promoted in India
Lahore's Aanaahad on his debut film and winning a Best Actor award for it.
The Song Of Scorpions is a reminder, if one were needed, that Irrfan was not just a star actor but a true artiste, observes Deepa Gahlot.
Zwigato urges viewers to think critically about the kind of unethical behaviour that food delivery workers have to put up with on a daily basis because of insensitive customers, observes Chintan Girish Modi.
'What the film shows is an India, which was headed in a completely different direction than where we are headed.'
Before Ali and Richa walk down the aisle, Namrata Thakker looks at how they fell in love.
'Caught in the middle of a war in a foreign country was hardly something any of us had envisaged.'
'The real India lives in the villages where everyone is trying to improve the other.'
Rajeev Srinivasan on one of the best film festivals in India.
Reader Vinod Makkar spots the two stars at the Toronto International Film Festival.
'I used to be embarrassed and think what will my friends say if I wiggle my hips.' 'I used to seek comfort in the fact that Meena Kumari and Nutan couldn't dance.' 'I think that was a mistake.'
'...and showcased in their original beauty.'
As the curtain come down on 2022, Roshmila Bhattacharya flashbacks to some of the year's newsmakers and events.
Subhash Ghai and Yash Chopra believe Goa has what it takes to be a permanent festival venue.
'...without looking into yourself.' 'What matters most is human relationships and the human mind.'
Rajan Khosa and Ankur Tewari tell us about what went into making the children's film, Gattu.
Besides Priyanka Chopra-Farhan Akhtar's The Sky Is Pink, it will also see the premiere of Geetu Mohandas' Malayalam film, Moothon.
'Despite its noble attempts, tight editing, terrific sound design, good performances and a compelling story, Hotel Mumbai tells a big lie.'
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Director P Sheshadri talks about the film, winning the National Award and what triggered the idea for the film.
'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'
The film has been directed by Vetrimaaran and produced by Dhanush.
Avinash Arun, winner of the Crystal Bear at Berlinale for his directorial debut, Killa, shares a fascinating life story with Aseem Chhabra.
Aseem Chhabra lists 10 of his favourite films that played in various sections at the 74th Cannes Film Festival.
Cannes jury member Aishwarya Rai was the star at the party hosted by the IN Network.
'I have nostalgia for Ladakhi culture, which is common to both Muslims and Buddhists.' 'It is kind of a Buddhist way of life. You are compassionate and nice to each other.' 'You are good human beings.'
'Find a name that changes the words honor killing and hopefully it includes the word murder.' 'If you use the words, you are trying to justify the murders.'
Bollywood's stars are travelling... and here's where they were this weekend.
Satyajit Ray. Films from Italy, Iceland and Albania feature on Aseem Chhabra's list.
As 2022 readies to bid adieu, Sukanya Verma raises a toast to the 10 high points of the year.
March is going to be an exciting month when it comes to Bollywood releases as it would be a good mix of theatrical and OTT arrivals.
The Kashmir Files, which polarised opinions following its release in March and went on to become a blockbuster hit, was screened at IFFI on November 22 as part of the Indian panorama section.
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