Director P Sheshadri talks about the film, winning the National Award and what triggered the idea for the film.
'My mother (Yogita Bali) tells me you were camera ready as soon as you came out of my womb.'
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'So many butterflies when the movie is released and so much tension. And that is for each and every film.' 'It never changes.'
One could be anywhere -- huddled around a transistor radio at home in the evenings, walking past a neighbour's house, or waiting at a bus stop and Lata Mangeshkar's voice would reach us. Aseem Chhabra pays rich tribute to The Legend.
'I will miss you, dear Venu. You reached the pinnacle with your talent,' recalls K Kunhikrishnan who knew the legendary actor well.
'If you are not doing a Hindi film, it doesn't mean you are not doing any work. Success is all about saying no to what you don't want to do. Thankfully, I have been successful.' Neetu Chandra has just won a National Award and she's hugely excited!
National Award winning designer interacted with Rediff readers on Tuesday, September 10, 2013.
Here's our pick of the maverick director's best works.
Saif Ali Khan has joined the NTR Jr=Janhvi Kapoor starrer NTR 30.
Deepa Gahlot lists Hindi biopics about Indian political leaders: Some worked, some did not, but they managed to avoid controversy.
Aseem Chhabra lists the best non-Hindi language films he watched in 2020, with the hope that they will have a wider reach in the new year.
The award-winning team of producer Ram Mohan and Indraganti Mohankrishna have come out with a new untitled venture that will see the nation's obsession enter the Telugu silver screen shortly.
Sonam Kapoor, Vicky Kaushal and others at the screening of Punjabi film Chauthi Koot.
Here's a look at the actors best work so far.
'All my hard work will be forgotten.'
The OTT boom has proved a boon for a lot of hibernating '90s beauties as they rediscover themselves in exciting new avatars.
Bhavna Talwar will direct a film based on the life and loves of the iconic filmmaker.
Cinematographer Alagappan speaks about turning into a director with Pattam Pole.
Mamata Shankar remembers the amazing actor Sreela Majumdar, who passed into the ages last week.
Anil Kapoor goes back in time and remembers his journey into the movies.
Legendary singer Lata Mangeshkar has been honoured with the first Yash Chopra Memorial Award for her contribution to Hindi cinema.
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'The primary set took over three months to build with 14,000-15,000 workers employed at a time.'
'We ensured that Mallikajaan's Shahi Mahal lived up to its name.' 'One zardosi panel cost around Rs 4 lakh; the one with the kalpavriksh was around Rs 5 lakh.'
Some of her best films are not available on streaming platforms, but Deepa Gahlot looks at her Hindi cinema oeuvre on OTT.
Joginder Tuteja looks at the numerous times Mr Bachchan has played an older man.
Joginder Tuteja looks at the lesser known films of these stars.
Anup Kurian's Manasarovar wins the prestigious 2003 Gollapudi Srinivas National Award.
In a series of tweets, Kher said that the filmmakers' decision is an insult to the Censor Board jury and the audience.
'My respect for Irrfan has grown 100 times now when he is no longer with us.'
Sukanya Verma salutes the late actor's spectacular cinematic legacy.
Kalidas will be acting in Balaji Tharaneetharan's forthcoming film, Oru Pakka Kathai
A lowdown on what's happening in the Malayalam film industry.
Legendary Tamil actress Manorama died at a private hospital in Chennai following a heart attack on Saturday night, family sources said. She was 78. She is survived by her son Boopathi.
Meet Mahadev, the director who made his directorial debut with the Telugu film starring Balakrishna and Priya Mani.
From the 'khiladi' brand of movies rocking his boat to a love for starring in biopics and scripts inspired by true stories to headlining endless remakes of South Indian hits, there's a pattern to the man and his methods.
Sukanya Verma looks at how the 33 year old has fared in her decade-long career.
Did Jeff Bezos decide against endorsing Harris because it would hurt his business interests? Only God and Bezos know, and neither of them are talking, notes Prem Panicker.
The film titled Gaadha is based on the short story Kadal
