Bollywood queues up to watch a good film.
A look at this week's hits and misses.
"CBFC is part of the government, the responsibility of which is not only limited to issuing certificates to the films but also to preserve the culture and tradition of the country. CBFC is needed so that right kind of films are exhibited in public.
British novelist H R F Keating, who died on Monday aged 84, created his best-known character Inspector Ganesh Ghote without visiting Mumbai. Filmmaker Zafar Hai salutes the writer who first made Mumbai famous in the world of detective fiction.
Bollywood says goodbye to Shashi Kapoor.
John Abraham is impressive in Attack. Sadly, the story is not, notes Namrata Thakker.
'I have no family (in the industry), no network, no mentor.' 'Still, I'm consistently working since 20 years and now I have a National Award.' 'It may take time, but if you're consistently at it, nothing can stop you.'
'Some of us are overweight, some underweight, some too tall, some too short, some too fair, some too dark, but that's no reason to get bogged down by society's rules about what fits.'
'The girl who helps me at home has had a tough life, yet her perspective of life is so much more positive than mine despite the hardships she's endured.'
A look at this week's hits and misses.
The government has "suffocated" the institutions where argument, debate and dissent were nurtured, the letter stated.
'Satyajit Ray was somewhat tolerable; you didn't have to hang your head in shame.' 'Sholay is a series of stereotypes and borrowed ideas... And we are still singing praises of that film.' 'What would I make of two grown men behaving in this manner? It's deeply embarrassing.' If you thought Naseeruddin Shah was too frank with his opinions, he'd have to take a back seat to wife Ratna Pathak Shah, who doesn't waste a second, giving you her strong views on matters movies and personal.
Anubhav Sinha's latest film is hard-hitting, relatable and sadly, very much relevant in today's times.
Bollywood pays their respects to the veteran actor.
From moments that felt long time in the coming to swashbuckling statements that could be interpreted in more ways than one, there are some that fanned our nostalgia, some made our jaws drop (or stomachs churn), some hit too close home, still others left us with a lingering sense of guilt. Sukanya Verma picks cinematic imagery that stood out in 2023.
A look at this week's hits and misses.
A look at this week's hits and misses.
Naseer talks about his directorial debut Yun Hota Toh Kya Hota
Even the heavens shed tears at the Eternal Charmer's passing.
What's eating the Kapoors? Sukanya Verma gives you some answers.
Check out the star arrivals.
The New Year brings with it a new slate of movie announcements. The stars update us:
Beg, borrow, steal or adopt, fake parents share a history of coming to the hero or heroine's rescue ensuing in much mirth and masala.
With so many releases in 2023, not all got their due. Subhash K Jha picks his underrated films of the year.
Yash Raj Films, India's premium production house, has announced its slate of five films that will release in theatres this year.
Unpaused, with some fine performances and meaningful stories, will definitely warm your heart, notes Namrata Thakker.
Sukanya Verma looks at husband and wife filmi collaborations.
A look at this week's hits and misses.
'...is to crack the first project.' 'If you become popular from that, it's a win-win.'
'Even troubles/challenges seek attention/respect.'
It's travel time for everyone, including Bollywood's celebrities.
The latest updates from the Tamil film industry.
The hits and misses of the week.
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