Nobody else needs to boycott Bollywood, they are doing a pretty good job of digging up their own foundation, notes Deepa Gahlot.
'I want people to get into the habit of paying money to see Marathi films. Otherwise, how will Marathi cinema earn revenue like Rs 100 crore?' Shreyas Talpade asks Prasanna D Zore/ Rediff.com
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It would be unfair to accommodate Gauri's incredible journey in six episodes, but the makers have done justice by casting Sushmita Sen. She adds a touch of elegance and reform in some of the most challenging scenes, applauds Divya Nair.
Brilliant cinema at the ongoing Mumbai Film Festival, raves Sukanya Verma.
The crime branch has so far arrested 12 persons, including Republic TV's distribution head and owners of two other channels, in connection with the case.
Actress Saiyami Kher gets ready to make her Telugu debut in this week's release, Rey.
After Salman left, some fans breached the barricades following which the police resorted to a lathi-charge.
Pradeep Bandekar spotted Kareena Kapoor, Mrunal Thakur, Nushrratt Bharuccha, Sharvari, Disha Patani, Kiara Advani, Janhvi Kapoor, Sara Ali Khan, Aditi Rao Hydari... on Tuesday.
Aseem Chhabra picks the finest Indian films in the 2010-2019 decade.
'She is associated with our growing up years.' 'When I first met her, it was a little awkward for a couple of days as she is a really popular actor of the '90s.'
'In a fraction of a second everything started...'
'This is a blip in the 100-year history of cinema.'
'Just because a subject is uncomfortable for some and doesn't suit their political ideology, should a film not be made?'
The cinema industry is staring at a loss of at least Rs 5,000 crore at the box office over the next six months if Omicron proves to be a spoiler.
The interim application says that police force was saying in Marathi "inko maaro maro maro".
'After Gully Boy, many interesting projects started coming my way.' 'But things really changed with the Filmfare. Now, people notice me.' 'It's a good space, where you don't have to tell people who you are.'
Aseem Chhabra watched some great films and some huge disappointments in 2021.
Aseem Chhabra highlights 10 films that moved him, films that may show up in theatres near you.
Subhash K Jha remembers a decent, kind, gentle person, who didn't quite get his due.
Hindi cinema lost some of its most celebrated faces in 2019, leaving a void in the fraternity as well as in the hearts of the audiences. We take a look at those who passed on.
The four southern languages and the Marathi regional industry have found success, but regional cinema, in general, still grapples with basic issues.
The news of his passing is sad and sudden but the body of work he leaves behind will neither fade nor be forgotten.
'I don't think 'oh, I have done 534 films' or 'I have 40 years of experience behind me.'
Dr Lagoo, who was a trained ENT surgeon, played important role in the growth of theatre movement in Maharashtra in post-Independence era.
The comedy is clean, simple, silly. Yet you long for more. And it keeps coming. Remember Andaz Apna Apna?
As Sachin turns 50, Rediff brings you 50 fascinating facts about the God of Cricket.
'These accusations of my film being a copy only makes our chances at the Academy harder.'
Pooja, Disha or Sonam -- who gets your vote?
Nasty surprises and quirky humour make Monica, O My Darling an intriguing, fun, watch, observes Sukanya Verma. Monica, O My Darling Review.
Sulabha Deshpande passed away on June 3.
'No politics for me.' 'I can't handle that at all.'
Joginder Tuteja lists those who are expected to score big with their Bollywood debuts in the months to come.
'If we selected a political film or a film on a specific cultural event, they could easily be bypassed if they don't match with the political ideologies of the people viewing the film at the Oscars.'
Congratulations, team Dangal!
'The Maharashtra government diktat is another meddling example in an industry where politics or language has no role to play.' 'Cinema has a universal language. Filmmakers are divided across regions, but united in their passion for films,' says director Suparn Verma.
Here are Sukanya Verma's favourite female performances of 2021.
After Prem Ratan Dhan Payo, it's time for another magnum opus to spread its wings into the regional market.
There are so many patriotic songs that make us proud to be Indians.
Legendary singer Lata Mangeshkar, who was in the intensive care unit of Mumbai's Breach Candy Hospital, passed away on Sunday morning. She was 92.
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