'When India opened its doors to the world, moving away from an agrarian to a market economy, everything, whether life or love, was commodified.'
'Police brutality and lock-up deaths have been relevant forever. I believe this is why the film has appealed to everybody. We can all relate to the subject. We read about it every day. It is this harsh truth, this reality in society that has struck a chord with the people.' Filmmaker Vetrimaaran gets ready for the big Oscar race.
This film is creating waves. We tell you why.
National award winner Chaitanya Tamhane tells us the story behind his film, Court.
A lowdown on what's happening in Bollywood.
Lovingly made, heartfelt stories that speak the truths about our lives.
Indo-Pak tensions cast its shadow on the Mumbai International Film Festival with organisers on Monday dropping Pakistani film "Jago Hua Savera" in its retrospective section amid threats of protests at its screening.
'Bappi Lahiri was looking for a break so he and his father would meet me.' 'I told Director Bhisham Kohli about this promising young boy from Kolkata, and Bappi came over with his harmonium.' 'Bappi played this composition and Bhisham liked it immediately.' 'As we were discussing, I said I would give the words, and that's how I wrote this song.'
Sanjay Gupta's Mumbai Saga and Ram Gopal Varma's DCompany are all set to release this week, and add to the gangster movies made in Bollywood.
'I felt insulted, very hurt, that Indian cinema meant only Hindi cinema.'
'Now, because of Pushpa and with the love of the Indian audience now, I am a more familiar face, and everyone knows me.'
Hailed as one of the finest filmmakers of his time, K Balachander, who passed into the ages on December 23, has left behind a rich legacy of hard-hitting films, some of which have been routinely credited with redefining Tamil cinema.
Producer-Director Pandiraj talks about making a children's film on Marina beach.
The love for the festival of colours is not restricted to just songs and moments in the movies. The various hues of colours are used in film titles for dramatic effect too.
Aseem Chhabra is impressed by Rima Das's Bulbul Can Sing, Ritesh Batra's Photograph and eight other outstanding films.
Has a distinguished poet's memory been sullied, asks K Kunhikrishnan?
A look at the top tweets from your Bollywood celebrities.
Bhaktajanangalude Sradhakku has Kavya Madhavan and Irshad in the lead.
Hyderabad-based Anshul Sinha is making hard hitting films on important social issues, but there are no takers.
'Sudip sir keeps telling me that what I have done is very Hollywood.'
Keerthy Suresh wed her boyfriend Antony Thattil in Goa in a traditional Iyengar ceremony on December 12.
Ajay has made some brilliantly reviewed films, some big hits and many, many, entertainers.
When Pankaj Tripathi agrees to play a towering leader like Atal Bihari Vajpayee, here's what happens.
Aseem Chhabra lists 10 of his favourite films that played in various sections at the 74th Cannes Film Festival.
Debutant director Bramma G shares his excitement of winning the National Award for the Best Tamil film for Kuttram Kadithal.
He was being treated for liver cancer.
Nah, we're not taking about Amitabh Bachchan's favourite onscreen characters.
Sukanya Verma looks at all the movies he's made so far. Tell us your favourite in the poll.
'I was completely in awe of him. After the shot was okayed, I would quickly run back to my chair and sit quietly till I was called again.'
Joginder Tuteja looks at the numerous times Mr Bachchan has played an older man.
'We had decided that if the audience liked Stree, then after two or three years we would plan a sequel.' 'Because of the kind of reaction we received for the film we have already started work on it.'
Music Composer Aravind talks about composing music for National award winning documentary A Far Afternoon and much more!
'After Om's untimely demise, he would call us every Sunday for the next two years to ask, "How are you doing my dear? How's the young fella?"'
'I grew up in a place that used to be the best city in India: Allahabad.' 'The city has given some of the best writers, politicians and musicians to the country. 'Today, it has gone to the dogs.'
It was a hit and miss for some but each one of them revelled in the opportunity to showcase their talent.
Sriram Adittya throws light on Bhale Manchi Roju releasing on the Christmas Day.
The sports field saw two special mentions at the 90th Oscar Awards on Sunday night.
The 74-year-old filmmaker succumbed to a heart attack.
Director Gnana Rajasekharan on his forthcoming project Ramanujan, on the life of the great mathematician.
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