Joginder Tuteja looks at Bobby Deol's career over the years.
Ponniyin Selvan has everything going for it, yet, there is something missing for a wholesome film experience, observes N Sathiya Moorthy.
'When you are not from this industry, you have to take everything really, really seriously.'
'Amitabh Bachchan Sir said some nice and encouraging things about the trailer, the way I directed it and, of course, about Abhishek's performance.'
'In this age of OTT, where you are overdosed on content with violence, crime, sex and lust, this love story is refreshing,' notes Divya Nair.
'It's the movie theatres where I meet my fans. We have a pact.'
In a new series, Bollywood's towering talents, who themselves made brilliant works this year, pick their favourite show of 2021, and tell us just why they loved it.
'Helmet is a proper family film, just a film on condoms.' 'It can never be a sex comedy.'
The government on Wednesday informed Parliament that there is no proposal with the Information Technology ministry to set up a regulator for social media.
While the final list isn't out yet, Namrata Thakker brings you some names that have reportedly been doing the rounds and may perhaps enter the BB house.
'...Your confidence.' 'You go through this emotional roller coaster ride, which affects your partner as well.'
'I'm a guy who tries to find humour in every situation, no matter how difficult and serious, without offending anyone.'
'They wanted a character, who could speak both Tamil and Hindi. That's how I got on board.'
'Never sit back and relax.' 'Always be a student.' 'Always be hungry to learn and improve.'
Biju Menon tells Divya Nair/Rediff.com how he transformed himself to play a 73 year old character, one of his most challenging and satisfying roles as an actor.
'There is always so much to learn from Aamir sir.'
'It's all that pain that makes you the artist you are.'
'When I watch a horror film, I begin to imagine reflections in the mirror, creatures sitting on my closet...'
Here are Sukanya Verma's favourite female performances of 2021.
'Huma is one of those actors who makes acting seem effortless.' 'But that happens because she has put in a certain amount of preparation.' 'She has a certain confidence that allows her to let go.'
With each of the characters Shoojit Sircar has worked with, a new world has been created. Joginder Tuteja takes a look at the different worlds he has created through his films.
'When you write off good artistes, it's easier for them to beat their drums about their own people.'
'My entire house turn their backs on me when a cricket match is happening.' 'The minute I look at the TV screen, an Indian player gets out.' 'So if I do enter the room, I have to sit with my back to the TV.'
Abhay 2 is a definite watch if an investigative thriller is your scene, says Moumita Bhattacharjee.
Sethupathi will soon make his Hindi debut with Mumbaikaar.
'A lot of actors disappear after one big hit show, and I thought maybe it was time for me too.'
'I can sense that because we have shared a room for 20 years of our lives.'
Mani Ratnam is experimenting with a real-life historical in Ponniyin Selvan, points out N Sathiya Moorthy.
'At the end of 2020, I was insecure, going through heartbreak, filled with negativity and self-doubt.' 'I had worked so hard over the past few years and suddenly, my career was stagnant.'
'I narrated the story to many top actors, but for some reason, they couldn't connect with the character of a blind pianist.'
Amazon Prime leads the race to buy digital rights for Bollywood blockbusters with Hotstar and Netflix trailing far behind.
City Of Dreams 2 released recently, and is quite a must watch.
'The idea is to sideline you, box you up in a smaller box, so you don't go out of that.' 'The bigger boxes are for their own people.'
'My grandfather O P Ralhan passed away when I was very young.' 'When I told my dad that I wanted to study films, he told me he did not have any contacts in the film industry.' 'He told me to finish my business undergrad and then chase my dreams.'
'I haven't done TV in quite some time now but I have faced this bias.' 'It's not that I feel unwelcome.' 'It's just that when it comes to certain things, I get shortlisted and they tell me that my test was really good but the producer wants a film face.'
'Pole dancing has made me less anxious and more confident. It is one of the most liberating feelings ever.'
Sadak 2 is all set to release on OTT this month, and it joins a bunch of sequels whose original films released more than a decade ago.
'I am as happy with Soha as I was before we got married because we were friends for a very long time.'
Bachchan versus Bachchan... Dev Patel turns director...
If you are looking a entertaining film or even a meaningful one, Anwar Ka Ajab Kissa isn't for you, notes Namrata Thakker.
