'When her child is in danger, I don't think a mother has any boundaries in her mind.'
All of Gandhari's attempts to shroud itself in mystery are laughable, sighs Sukanya Verma.
Taapsee Pannu takes on a physically demanding role in Gandhari, an emotionally charged action-thriller about a mother's love and resilience, set to premiere globally on Netflix on September 3.
This week's OTT releases offer a diverse range of entertainment, from a violent spin on the Devdas story in DC to the return of the Dhamaal gang in Dhamaal 4, and the latest intergalactic adventures of The Mandalorian and Grogu.
From Pink and Thappad to Aadukalam and Game Over, these 10 films showcase Taapsee Pannu at her most powerful and versatile.
The Hollywood Reporter introduces yet another awards show, and India's biggest stars give it a warm welcome.
'I've 'de-sold' myself to a few films.'
Boman Irani started Spiral Bound in 2020, a platform to mentor budding writers and directors, and the project now reportedly has more than 2,000 members with 865 sessions, both online and offline. On May 1, film folk got together to celebrate its sixth anniversary in Mumbai.
'The idea of hitting someone is not okay with me at a personal level, so it requires an extra effort for me to come out of that mental barrier.'
'I was feeding off the bond that Ansari and Hathiram had formed during season one.'
'To be here for 35 years and to move from the idiom which the market has acknowledged you for -- which is horror -- and to come into an intimate space where the heart beats, the soul cries, and to pull out the story from the life of a living person is a challenge.'
Ishwak Singh's earnestness and the rustic energy of his mates keeps Mitti engaging, even when it starts to get preachy, observes Deepa Gahlot.
'I insisted only Jaideep could play Inspector Haathiram Chaudhary.' 'Yes, Jaideep is a really good actor but this was not just about the performance.' 'Even that tired walk of him reflects the mood and theme of the show.'
'I always hope to find new stories, new characters, something I could challenge myself with.'
'Almost every shoot, you have to re-mould yourself and your personality.'
Action, romance, comedy, drama unlimited on OTT this week, lists Sukanya Verma.
Bhai returns to the big screen after 18 months.
Paatal Lok 2 breaks the second season curse and spins yet another engrossing mystery, observes Mayur Sanap.
Film folk were invited to an early screening of this week's Netflix release, Amar Singh Chamkila, in Mumbai.
Writers and creators are telling more authentic stories based in states and cities that we may not have seen much of in mainstream media, such as Nagaland, Arunachal Pradesh, and Madhya Pradesh. Or ones that we have some mistaken notions about like Punjab, Delhi, Haryana, Bihar, Tamil Nadu, highlights Vanita Kohli-Khandekar.
Picking 10 excellent performances has been difficult but the attempt is to acknowledge the work of actors, who are often overlooked in favour of stars.
'I will never ever forget Paatal Lok 2 because I left for the shoot the night I got married!'
Good, bad, evil, we saw a gamut of emotions on display in their most stirring form as actors reiterated their worth.
Make time for this one, you will be in for a pleasant surprise like I was, endorses Mayur Sanap.
A very good mix of movies and Web series arrives on OTT in January.
If you're a fan of the horror genre, give Adhura a watch because it will definitely give you the heebie-jeebies! recommends Namrata Thakker.
'The maximum struggle that I have gone through in this industry was to try to get a film made which had a female action star.' 'And that film never got made, despite reaching out to some of the biggest actresses.'
Suparn Verma's Web series, The Trial, adapted from the American show The Good Wife has been getting rave reviews.
Sukanya Verma gives you some interesting options to choose from.
The intelligently conceptualized show does more for nationalistic pride than a dozen jingoistic series, applauds Deepa Gahlot.
'Sudip sir keeps telling me that what I have done is very Hollywood.'
Subhash K Jha picks performances that he loves.
'Life does not change in such a way that everything becomes easy. Struggle and hustle is there for everyone. 'The difference is that people have started knowing me.'
The international award-winning series Delhi Crime returns for a second season, and certainly called for a special screening that no one wanted to miss!
The top 10 films of the year may not be great by themselves but they stand out amidst the other OTT releases.
Dr Theyiesinuo Keditsu, a professor of English Literature with PhD and MPhil degrees, was spotted at a restaurant. The next day she was offered Paatal Lok 2.
Jim Sarb and Ishwak Singh are a force to reckon with and deliver a soaring tribute to the two pillars of India's science world in Rocket Boys, applauds Sukanya Verma.
It's an action-packed menu on OTT this week.
Joginder Tuteja takes us through the February releases of 2022.
There's so much entertainment coming your way this July. From exciting theatre releases to fun OTT watch, there's so much happening.
