'He's always been an all-inspiring kind of director that nobody can surpass,' R Madhavan tells Subhash K Jha about Mani Ratnam.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday was honoured with the Lata Deenanath Mangeshkar award and remembered the iconic singer as an artiste who was an integral part of nation-building.
It's the first yellow card issued by a lady referee in the men's World Cup -- Stephanie Frappart is the umpire; Costa Rica's Oscar Duarte is the player -- and it all happened in the 76th minute of the match against Germany.
There are a lot many gems he produced long before Naatu Naatu became a worldwide Oscar-nominated (and winning in all likelihood) sensation.
Coke Studio Bharat needs to succeed -- because of its music, nothing else, asserts Sandeep Goyal.
'See, nobody asked "Michael Jackson arrey, aap aaj kal toh filmon mein nahi gaate ho".' 'The problem is in India, a lot of undue importance is given to film singing.'
I spent almost all my life trying to figure out how anyone could express so many shades of human feeling in her voice, wonders Subhash K Jha.
Sukanya Verma gives us her picks for the Top 10 Actors of 2022, in no particular order.
Cuttputlli's absolutely absurd climax will have you rolling on the floor in unintended laughter, notes Sukanya Verma.
'I apologise for the mean, hurtful, accurate things I said... My meme editing skills are improving,'
Sukanya Verma lists her 15 favourite Hindi songs of 2022 in no particular order.
'For a very long time, we have felt the need for another anthem song that binds that whole nation together,' Baabul Supriyo says.
The F.RI.E.N.D.S Reunion was probably the best show to have come out this decade, applauds Prateek Sur.
Where Laal Singh Chaddha succeeds most is heart, notes Sukanya Verma.
Shamshera's problem is a shocking inability to support its bombastic ideas with gripping drama. The result is the wastage of not one but two Ranbir Kapoors, observes Sukanya Verma.
'I was the youngest female contestant in the history of Khatron Ke Khiladi.'
A screenplay and superstar in perfect tandem, it doesn't get better than this, applauds Sukanya Verma.
Critics of Hindi cinema are a disparate, colourful, bunch that evoke much derision and tut-tut among its own tribe, but Chup's distant understanding of their influence and idiosyncrasies fails to give the loathing any real impact, notes Rediff.com Principal Movie Critic Sukanya Verma.
A great premise is squandered with a soapy ending. Still, it is definitely a one-time watch, states Prateek Sur.
'In the long run, it is this unconditional love and constant support that becomes our armour and lets us take on any battle fearlessly.'
As fans across India mourn the loss of the young actor, Namrata Thakker takes a look at some of the last pictures of his life.
Akshaye Khanna is the only worthy element about this patriotic actioner.
'Lataji, Ghalib, Beethoven and Shakespeare are far removed from the normal chain of human civilisation.' 'If they were just role models, how come no one was able to achieve an iota of their perfection?' 'They are a kind of intruders who come as reminders of the rule of mediocrity that prevails.'
'I hope OTT remains that way where the focus is on performance and good content.'
The climax of every episode has been stupendously well crafted. You will be left shocked and wanting to know more.
'If I had a chance to live it all again, I wouldn't change a thing.'
Bigg Boss 15 is going to be one hell of a roller coaster ride.
'Comedy is difficult to pull off because it is all about timing.'
Sunflower creates intrigue right from the start, and lives up to its potential, observes Prateek Sur.
Here are Sukanya Verma's favourite female performances of 2021.
Broken But Beautiful 3 is a typical ALT Balaji show which delves into new age relationships, observes Prateek Sur.
'I was heartbroken, reeling from the sadness that came with the realisation that I would never working with him again.'
Leaving aside the predictability of the stories, Ajeeb Daastaans is a good watch, says Prateek Sur.
Lopez prevailed at the end of the 170-km trek from Grenoble, 15 seconds ahead of Roglic, who extended his advantage over fellow Slovenian Tadej Pogacar to 57 seconds, four days before the final parade in Paris.
'Rahman Sir is still very wide-eyed when it comes to creating a new song.' 'He still thinks about it as if it is his first song.'
How can you have a comedy show and not have anyone laughing, wonders Prateek Sur.
