Superheroes, snowmen, freedom fighters, Sukanya Verma lists everything the OTT channels have to offer this week.
'In Independent India's politics you will not find any leader of a political party who has not contested elections or not held a powerful post.' 'It was only Balasaheb who never contested elections or held a post.' On the occasion of Balasaheb Thackeray's 99th birth anniversary, close aide Subhash Desai recalls vignettes about the Shiv Sena founder.
Bollywood, bad scripts, and lack of support from the government and distribution networks are proving to be its bane.
'It's taken me very long to get my foot into the door. But the kind of work or central roles that I want are still few.'
Raj Thackeray had on August 10 directed all multiplex owners to screen Marathi films at prime time.
Sukanya Verma asks you to brace yourself for an out-of-body-experience on OTT this Diwali week.
'Or because I am getting a s**tload of money.'
'There are certain characters that, when you get the opportunity to play them, you feel scared, wondering if you will be able to do justice to them.' 'That fear comes from knowing how deeply sentiments and faith are attached to such roles.'
An actor of remarkable presence and gravitas, Vikram Gokhale's dramatic eloquence and cocksure authority sparkled every time he had to call on someone's bluff or leave them too tongue-tied to beat around the bush. Often though, his cold, composed stare was enough to put a dolt in place.
From Vijay saving the day yet again to Vikramaditya Motwane's latest offering, here's everything you can watch on OTT this week.
A look at the star arrivals.
The women stole the show at the Dadasaheb Phalke Excellence awards.
Character actor Ramesh Deo goes back in time.
Hrithik Roshan's cousin Pashmina Roshan is all set to make her debut in Ishq Vishk Rebound, and now, the film has got a release date.
'There are times in your life where you have to pause a little bit.' 'The kids are growing up, and I want to be with them.'
'I have been through a lot of auditions and the first thing we are told is that there will be intimate scenes and we have to be okay with it.' Luckily, there is no bold content in Commander Karan Saxena.'
The official list of contestants is not out yet, but Namrata Thakker digs out some names that are in contention.
'If I got more work, I would do even more! Recently, I did the Tanishq ad.' 'I keep working because I am fit. I love acting, that is my relaxation.'
'I'd love to do a Marathi film with Genelia.' Riteish Deshmukh gears up to storm Marathi cinema!
Bollywood seems to have ignored the month of September, with only two Hindi releases coming up in theatres. But cine-goers need not worry, as Hollywood and south cinema makes up for it.
How wonderful it would be for all of us to watch the Oscar ceremony on March 2, 2025 and watch AWIAL win an Oscar, notes Aseem Chhabra.
Sooraj R Barjatya was judged Best Director for the Hindi movie Uunchai at the National Film Awards.
Namrata Thakker takes a look at his Instagram feed to find out.
'For no other leader of India do so many people turn up for an event every year without invitation.'
'Success is in the hands of the audience. I learn from what they like or dislike, and take the next step further.'
In Jayashree Gadkar's sad demise we have lost a great actress, a gem of a person who always thought of others and who loved Marathi movies.
Ekadantha is an enjoyable film all the way.
'I've been a villain, I've been a champ, I've been a superhero, I've been a zero, I've been a rejected fan, and I've been a very, very resilient lover.'
With an annual box office collection of 160 core last year and only 10 per cent of these being hits, the 72 films made in Marathi don't make business sense for multiplex and cinema owners to screen on peak time, a demand being made by political parties in the state.
Sarfira seems to be scene-to-scene copy of the original, which begs the question: Why re-do a film if there's nothing new to add, asks Mayur Sanap.
A teenager was stabbed to death allegedly by a 60-year-old man following an argument at the ticket counter of a cinema hall in Mumbai on Monday, the police said.
Sukanya Verma raises a toast to the top female performers of 2024.
'I'm very, very happy.' Winners react after the 64th National awards announcement.
'When Punjabis go for a movie, especially if they are abroad, they go with grandparents and parents. It is an event for them.' 'We always have to make family entertainers so that people feel comfortable watching with their families.'
Aseem Chhabra picks his top 10 Indian films of 2024, which includes films that have had theatrical releases or are streaming on OTT.
'Previously, when people used to meet each other, without any hesitation, they used to hug each other or shake hands.' 'But no longer.'
Ananya drops a picture... Huma gets clicked by Akshay... Divyanka votes...
Despite the mediocrity at large, these films had me in raptures for the emotions they evoked within as a cheering audience, critic and cinephile.
From start to finish, Dharmaveer 2 feels less like a biopic and more like propaganda crafted for Eknath Shinde's political gain, observes Prasanna D Zore.
Payal Kapadia's understanding of what it means to be a woman is as poignant as her authentic portrait of Mumbai's hoi polloi, observes Sukanya Verma.
