'There, the bodies of martyred soldiers were brought in. It was deeply distressing, as many of the bodies were in a bad state.'
'He always had a strange way of showing affection. He would shout at you first, and then somewhere between the third or fourth insult, you realised you were being hugged. He loved me and I loved him back.'
'I like to make films where I am also conflicted. I don't want to make films with themes that I am sure about because then it easily becomes agenda-driven.'
Looking back at Nana Patekar's remarkable life and illustrious career through a collection of photographs.
'I particularly remember the scene in Musthafa, where his insight and understanding helped me immensely in bringing a certain nuance and depth to my performance.'
Kylian Mbappe describes Zinedine Zidane becoming his France coach as "like something out of a movie," completing a remarkable journey that began with Zidane guiding him toward Real Madrid.
'...He would have hated to be ill or to be hospitalised.'
That voice, that intensity, that honesty in every performance he was completely his own. Nana Patekar was truly one of a kind.'
Nana Patekar has passed away in Goa after suffering a heart attack on Thursday morning.
'It has been a very long time since I sat with him or met him. He was his own kind of person; he didn't mix much with anyone.'
'I still can't believe this can so suddenly happen to a man, as strong as him.'
'We all have to go someday. I don't know whether I will be here tomorrow. That time comes in the life of everyone. But before that time comes (we have to think, whether) am I able to do what I want to do? Have I made the effort?'
From streaming screens to cinema halls, the Mirzapur franchise is clearly aiming for scale! And judging by the mood at the music launch, the audience is ready to make the journey with them.
'When I heard loud claps from the audience, I had goosebumps. I was told it was a standing ovation.'
Singing sensation Arijit Singh is set to celebrate two decades in the Indian music industry with an ambitious nine-city India Tour in 2027.
Hunkkaar: The Roar is a fairly familiar fight for justice that builds far too many flimsy narratives around its core conflict, runs out of ammunition and speaks out of turn in a needlessly cussing tone, notes Sukanya Verma.
Kiara Advani and Sidharth Malhotra are expanding their family, announcing their second pregnancy on Instagram, just a year after welcoming their daughter Saraayah.
Oscar-winning Hollywood actress Eva Marie Saint, celebrated for her iconic roles in On the Waterfront and Alfred Hitchcock's North by Northwest, has died at the age of 102.
Prabhas' highly anticipated cop action film Spirit is currently filming in Mumbai without its lead star.
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The 72nd National Film Awards celebrated outstanding contributions to Indian cinema, with Yami Gautam, Kartik Aaryan, Mammootty, Dhanush, and Sanjay Mishra among the prominent winners.
I spent a sleepless night arguing with myself and losing.I woke up early and decided to take the job. A year or two, I told myself. I can always walk out later. That was the plan. Ten years is a strange way of keeping a one-year promise to yourself.
'They felt familiar and real. At the same time, people wanted to share this experience with their loved ones.'
Last Man In Tower is an unsettling portrait of a society that can turn against one another when greed dangles the promise of a better life, observes Sreeju Sudhakaran.
Jai Jai Ram may not have the lyrical punch of A R Rahman's earlier devotional tracks, but Shreya Ghoshal and Arijit Singh's vocals give this Ramayana anthem the spiritual grandeur it needs.
'I've been a recovering addict. I've been in recovery for the past six years. For most of my life, I have suffered from addiction.'
'...because of the character, how it was to be portrayed, the speech, the scenes.' 'There was a physicality involved because he was a TB patient who eventually had cancer and passed away.'
'Women shouldn't have to become experts in self-preservation simply to go to work and live their lives.'
Sukanya Verma quizzes you to find out just how much you know about the movies.
Mandaadi may follow a familiar sports-drama rulebook, but its thrilling boat races, terrific performances and mass moments make the ride well worth taking.
Kainchi Dham is experiencing unprecedented traffic surges and gridlock, with vehicle queues stretching up to 20 kilometres, following a massive wave of spiritual interest sparked by the film Hanuman Ansh.
Heart Of The Beast may not tell a new story, but its old-fashioned storytelling makes these familiar elements work well enough for a heartfelt drama, notes Mayur Sanap.
The second Film Federation of India and People for Animals CineKind awards were held on October 4 in Mumbai.
Malaika Arora consistently delivers a masterclass in effortless style, proving that fashion can be glamorous in every setting.
Bigg Boss 6 contestant Imam Siddique has posted a letter to Salman Khan, seeking clarification and correction about mentioning his name on Bigg Boss 20.
Television actor Avinash Mishra defeated Rithvik Dhanjani and Orry to take home the Khatron Ke Khiladi 15 trophy.
'Morally ambiguous characters are most interesting to play.'
'Even if it's just a short moment, he creates something that is pure cinema.'
Punjab Police, in a joint operation with Gujarat Police, arrested Parminder alias Kaka, the main shooter in the murder of social media influencer Mad Sandhu, after tracking him via a QR code. Five other individuals, including the shooter's brother, were also apprehended. The murder, which occurred on October 3, was claimed by foreign-based gangster Goldy Dhillon.
While Zakir Khan takes you through a number of emotions, both the laughter and the poignancy hit with almost the same intensity, notes Utkarsh Mishra.
