Sukanya Verma lists 10 terrific films available on OTT you need to watch right now.
Tell us who will shine at Cannes this year.
Nandita Das' Manto get its first screening at Cannes.
The Jiyo Hunoon fest encouraged as many as 70 artists from over six states in India.
'Mrinalda, the world, and for sure my world won't be the same without you,' Nandita Das tells Subhash K Jha.
Like every year, Shabana Azmi and Javed Akhtar hosted a Holi party at their Mumbai home, Janki Kutir, and invited family and friends over.
After announcing 69 assorted Web series and movies, Amazon Prime Video rolled out the red carpet for the stars who will feature in them.
'When he played his inner light shone so bright! His joy embraced us all... we experienced divinity.'
'At the premiere we got a 4-minute standing ovation...' ...'Strangers hugged me, sobbing...' ...'Some just sat in their seats still immersed in the experience.' Nandita Das captures the magic of Manto at Cannes.
'I am not a mother and never had an abortion either, so I had to understand motherhood and child loss from anecdotal experiences of others.'
If Manto, the film, falls short of being a masterpiece it's because Nandita Das could not quite crack the Manto code: She couldn't quite see the wholeness of her subject with the same eyes that Manto saw his people. This imperfection in the film, in a way, becomes the greatest tribute to Manto, feels Sreehari Nair.
Shyam Benegal, the shining beacon of the Indian cinema, was laid to rest on Tuesday around 3 pm with full state honours and a three-gun salute at Shivaji Park, central Mumbai.
Sanjay Garg put the spotlight on Indian separates at the film festival.
The film is based on a novel by Bachan of the same name.
Anushka is a busy mom... What's Nandita Das doing with Kapil Sharma? Sudhir Mishra signs Bhumi and Nawaz...
Namrata Thakker takes a look at Bollywood's batch of hot mamas in their 40s.
Sai Pallavi's Telugu film Virata Parvam, co-starring Rana Daggubatti, Nandita Das and Priyamani, started streaming on Netflix on July 1.
'We don't have that support system.' 'The last six years has gone into making Manto and raising Vihaan and it has been tough.'
The Padma Bhushan awardee is the latest addition to a growing list of men who have been named.
Troubled twins, dangerous cults, portent dreams, telepathic kids, World War III, yakuza clans... Sukanya Verma lists the many options on OTT this week.
Now the India Pavilion at Cannes would have to make do without Akshay, while Madhavan and Nawazuddin Siddiqui would happily hog the limelight.
Like every year, Javed Akhtar and Shabana Azmi's Holi party overflowed with family and friends.
Nargis wears her best make-up...Akshay, Mouni rehearse for a tour... Disha is a bikini girl...
'Karenge aur kaam, sir. Zindagi bahut choti hai, ideas bahut sare hain.'
Nandita Das enjoyed her stint as jury member for short films at the recently-concluded Cannes Film Festival.
Actor, filmmaker Nandita Das was named as the Global Young Leader by World Economic Forum. She speaks about the rural-urban divide amongst India's youth, their aspirations and their dreams, their struggles and challenges in the 21st century.
Sushmita starts shooting... Kangana's state of Emergency...Kapil goes to Toronto...
Sukanya Verma doffs her hat at all the salaam-themed titles out there.
Award-winning cinematographer Ravi K Chandran on his experiences of working on Firaaq and it's creator, Nandita Das.
A far cry from his playing-to-the-gallery comedian, Kapil Sharma emerges as a heartfelt picture of aspiration and annoyance, feels Sukanya Verma.
2023 has seen some beautiful performances in films that released on OTT as well as in theatres.
Nadita Das, who was named as one of the Global Young Leaders for 2010 by the World Economic Forum, speaks about Indians' obsession with fair skin, the portrayal of women as objects of desire, live-in relationships, increasing awareness of sexuality among Indian youth and whether to legalise prostitution or not.
Who rocked the sari style best in the British Raj? Sukanya Verma asks you to take a poll.
Even as we tip our hats to the best performances of 2023, there are quite a few that may have gone unnoticed.
The Akshay Kumar-starrer will have a high profile release at the Toronto International Film Festival next month.
Take a look at the guests.
Actress Nandita Das talks about her choice of films and life in general, in this interview with Shobha Warrier.
'Out of three women in India, one is assaulted.' 'This is a state of emergency that needs to be addressed.'
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