Get updated on the ups and downs, starry secrets and all excitement at the recently concluded 11th Annual New York Indian Film Festival.
Director Rahul Dholakia's film opens a festival in the US.
'I believe FFI has made a mistake,' notes Aseem Chhabra.
'We can't belong to anyone and we want to belong to everyone.'
The New York Film Festival served an amazing plate of films. Aseem Chhabra picks the best ones.
Check out the star arrivals.
Aseem Chhabra lists the films that won his heart at the recent Toronto International Film Festival.
Like Slumdog Millionaire, RRR will remain a one-time phenomenon until another big, larger-than-life, Indian film connects with the critics in the West, predicts Aseem Chhabra.
Among a sea of humanity that took the holy dip in the Sangam in their quest for 'moksha' on Monday was a large number of overseas visitors, soaking in the spiritual fervour at the world's largest gathering of humans.
'We're not looking at the importance of men standing up for women. And that, to me, is the power of the film.'
Indian and Pakistani movies, now in New York theatres!
How many of the 319 films Aseem Chhabra watched in 2018 have you seen?
'In 2015 I watched films in so many places. I attended several film festivals around the world -- Berlin, Tribeca (New York), Telluride, Toronto, Zurich, Mumbai, Dharamsala and Goa,' says Aseem Chhabra, author of a forthcoming book on Shashi Kapoor.
'The Iranians are very resilient people. So even when they are throttled, they try their best to survive.'
'Akbar was a challenge any actor would love to take up.'
National award winner Chaitanya Tamhane tells us the story behind his film, Court.
'When democracy first came to Bhutan people had no idea and they were like 'What is that?' Oh it's that thing they have in India where the leaders are always fighting and arguing.' When I screened the film to Bhutan's film committee, they thought my film was good but they were concerned about that line. They wanted me to change that line. They said, 'We don't want to offend India.' I tried to tell them that Indians have a great ability to laugh at themselves but they insisted I change it.'
'Don't be scared of the people who are trying to make a fool of you, those people who trying to pull you down...it is their insecurities that make them behave the way they do.'
In India, TikTok unleashed creativity in people like never before until it was unceremoniously banned in June 2020, leaving them heartbroken.
Aseem Chhabra tell us how he watched 302 films in 365 days on airplanes, on Netflix, Amazon, iTunes, Google, Hulu, DVDs and even on YouTube.
How many of the 354 films Aseem Chhabra watched in 2017 have you seen?
On planes, on Netflix, Amazon Prime, Hotstar, Zee5, Hulu, MUBI, Kanopy, film festivals... Aseem Chhabra tell us how he watched 309 films in 365 days.
Aseem Chhabra lists the top 10 films at the recent Toronto International Film Festival.
'I think of that young baby, still in her diapers, balancing with her arms held up by her mother, a Tamil woman wearing a salwar kameez and a dupatta, seated on a stoop,' recalls Aseem Chhabra.
Mira's films are alive, rocking and so true to the reality I know. They are gifts that I keep revisiting, and I cannot wait for what more she will share with us, notes Aseem Chhabra.
Aseem Chhabra highlights 10 films that moved him, films that may show up in theatres near you.
The director has kept the narration simple without any unnecessary drama and both - the situations and the characters - appear real, says S Saraswathi.
Kanu Behl's Titli is one of the best films from India in recent years, says Aseem Chhabra from the Zurich film festival.
The South Asian International Film Festival celebrates 10 years of showcasing independent cinema.
The top posts on social media from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.
'There are too many things that haven't gone out of you. So even though the years may have gone by, you are still close to the films in terms of the making.'
'We'll certainly have Hollywood productions, so why wouldn't we have Bollywood?'
The MoMA will host a film festival for the legend, starting today.
Aseem Chhabra is heartbroken that India overlooked the acclaimed film, The Lunchbox, as its Oscar nominee.
As 2022 readies to bid adieu, Sukanya Verma raises a toast to the 10 high points of the year.
Aseem Chhabra gives us the top films that enriched his year.
'Prashant has left us and it is really tragic. But I want to hold on to those little moments of happiness that he shared with me and with others whose lives he touched. That is how I want to remember him.' Aseem Chhabra pays tribute to Patang director Prashant Bhargava, who passed away on May 16. He was only 42.
'Despite its noble attempts, tight editing, terrific sound design, good performances and a compelling story, Hotel Mumbai tells a big lie.'
Satyajit Ray. Films from Italy, Iceland and Albania feature on Aseem Chhabra's list.
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