The hits and misses of the week.
What works for Trial By Fire is Rajshri Deshpande's and Abhay Deol's portrayal of the distraught parents who struggled and toiled for justice for over two decades, observes Utkarsh Mishra.
'The censor board asked me for some strange cuts.' 'Otherwise, they would have given me an 'A' certificate.' 'One cut was where Girish Karnad was explaining artificial insemination in cattle.' 'These cuts never made any sense to me.'
Nil Battey Sannata is a fitting tribute to mothers and their unconditional love, feels Namrata Thakker.
'We have taught our children about every religion. But we have never told them that they belong to any particular religion. I always believed that these differences would slowly fade away'
As Kuttey hits the screens this Friday, Sukanya Verma looks at the 10 best ensemble Hindi movies in recent times.
Charlie Chopra and the Mystery of Solang Valley is fun in parts, discovers Deepa Gahlot.
'Indian fans are extremists. If they don't like you, you are gone. But if they like you, they will never forget you. That's what happened with Sarabhai vs Sarabhai.'
Their films Daawat-e-Ishq and Khoobsurat both release this Friday.
Anushka Sharma turned 27 on May 1!
'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.'
Check out the star arrivals.
John Abraham is impressive in Attack. Sadly, the story is not, notes Namrata Thakker.
Shami was there to receive the honours. He took 24 wickets in seven World Cup games last year.
With so many releases in 2023, not all got their due. Subhash K Jha picks his underrated films of the year.
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.
Sukanya Verma looks at how the 33 year old has fared in her decade-long career.
His five-year rule saw the Babri Masjid demolition, the rise of the saffron forces and also the country being placed firmly on a new economic path, away from the Nehru years of public sector socialism.
'The thought of death doesn't scare me, but the possibility of becoming an invalid does.'
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.
"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.
A look at this week's hits and misses.
Deepa Gahlot lists 10 popular family shows and films streaming on various platforms.
Anubhav Sinha's latest film is hard-hitting, relatable and sadly, very much relevant in today's times.
The hugely popular television show Sarabhai vs Sarabhai is all set to come back as a web series.
'...is to crack the first project.' 'If you become popular from that, it's a win-win.'
'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.
Sukanya Verma looks at husband and wife filmi collaborations.
The government has "suffocated" the institutions where argument, debate and dissent were nurtured, the letter stated.
It's travel time for everyone, including Bollywood's celebrities.
'For a very long time I could not bring myself to watch several of their films because I couldn't see them depressed, in trouble or dead on screen.' 'It was hard to separate my parents from their characters, so I stayed away.' 'It was only after I became an actor that it became a job requirement.'
'Even troubles/challenges seek attention/respect.'
Bollywood says goodbye to Shashi Kapoor.
Yash Raj Films, India's premium production house, has announced its slate of five films that will release in theatres this year.
