Sameer Rizvi's Rs 8.40 crore windfall brings smile on ailing father's face
Watching Aavesham is like sprinting through the whole history of our mass-masala movies and seeing it in a new light, notes Sreehari Nair. And this, incidentally, is the story of Fahadh Faasil's career too.
Rohit, who will also captain the side, will be expected to carry on with his ultra aggressive approach in the powerplay like he showed in the ODI World Cup.
Some of her best films are not available on streaming platforms, but Deepa Gahlot looks at her Hindi cinema oeuvre on OTT.
Vanraj Bhatia, the creator of unforgettable music, hated the fact that the 'New Wave' directors did not respect Hindi cinema's multi-song format.
'As a new actress, I was watching Lata Mangeshkar with awe at an event. Later, I mustered the courage to call her. I heard her divine voice on the phone, she sent me a sari home and it was a boon to me.'
Ismail Merchant was known for his persuasive powers and his ability to mold difficult situations in his favour.
Dulquer may be good looking but how long can you watch him with a cigarette in his mouth, giving that deadpan expression, wonders Divya Nair.
'The ending Vijay Tendulkar had written was different.' 'According to him, the film ended with Anant Welankar's suicide.' 'I felt such an ending would be too nihilistic.' 'Bahut zyada defeatist ho jaata.'
Jawan is disproportionately extolled for making political comments, but it is a small film like Bhagwan Bharose that usually sticks its neck out, notes Deepa Gahlot.
'Family is the most important thing in a society.' 'That's why I am always thinking about family and society. I want it to be better.'
Michigan-native Richa Gangopadhyay grabbed the attention of both the media and audiences with her first Telugu debut, Leader.
And it's written with tears, blood and unspoken lines.
Sukanya Verma recaps all those events from 25 years ago.
'At school, on August 15, the Indian flag was raised. There was no national anthem at that time and we sang Rise India Thy Millions Lead,' recalls military legend Major General Ian Cardozo (retd).
'He used to come to the cinema hall like he was visiting a temple for worship.'
Theatres are finding innovative new ways to increase footfalls, discovers Vanita Kohli-Khandekar.
'We'll certainly have Hollywood productions, so why wouldn't we have Bollywood?'
RRR isn't the "spectacle" it is made out to be, argues Sreehari Nair.
'A great musician, he had a unique voice.'
'I'm not jealous anymore. But sometimes I am, when I'm not part of that project.'
Debutant director Andrew Louis talks about the success of his film Leelai.
'The second half of 2022 definitely looks stronger for Bollywood.'
In March 1972, The Godfather was first screened in a New York theatre. The movies were never the same again. Forty six years later, longtime Rediff film critic Raja Sen talks about why that film means that much, and how it led him to a unique tribute.
'Fawad wants to take my place as president of the bank in a fictional country.' 'That way I got to tell one of the most talented actors in Pakistan what to do all the time.' 'I enjoyed that.'
The first half of 2023 has been good to Bollywood, as we saw big blockbusters like Pathaan and The Kerala Story. But there have been flops as well.
'The number of films released in cinemas in 2022 was closer to 1,200. It could cross 1,500 in 2023, since nearly all big stars in Hindi and regional languages have films lined up this year.'
RRR threw a lifeline, or so it seemed -- to a world that was down in the dumps. Keeravani and his Naatu Naatu just happened to be in the right place at the right time, notes Saibal Chatterjee.
'Multiplexes will thrive by Q4 if 100% capacity is restored and a third Covid wave doesn't happen.'
'Whatever I have directed has been so far from my world.'
After Salman left, some fans breached the barricades following which the police resorted to a lathi-charge.
'We would love to have more players entering the market because that is how the business will grow.'
Ajit Balakrishnan offers lessons from another tech revolution not so long ago.
Smita has left behind a rich haul of films that showcase her enormous ability to offer us a glimpse into her soul each time she performed a role.
Salim-Javed's speciality was conjuring the kind of violence that played on your mind rather than the sort that played out only in front of your eyes.
Lovingly made, heartfelt stories that speak the truths about our lives.
Mamata's fangirl moment with Raveena... Bhumi meets Smriti... Ashwiny praises Saiyami...
Actress Irra Mor generously offers a tonne of tips on looking good.
'There's no point making grand plans all our lives when life itself is so fragile.'
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