'When I looked closely at people and stories from that region, I realised that the landscape contributes a lot to how people behave.'
Whether to seek blessings for an upcoming release or personal happiness, often one catches glimpses of celebrity trips to places of worship in different parts of the country.
'If we selected a political film or a film on a specific cultural event, they could easily be bypassed if they don't match with the political ideologies of the people viewing the film at the Oscars.'
'Just the fact that the biggest language at the box office was Telugu and not Hindi is startling.'
'He not only immerses himself into the character, but he wears it.' 'He does not let even a fragment of himself show while he's playing the part.'
Aseem Chhabra lists his favourite Indian films of 2021.
Even though it is faced with numerous challenges, India is evacuating its people from the war-ravaged Afghanistan and will continue to do, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Saturday while unveiling the renovated Jallianwala Bagh memorial through video conferencing.
Sukanya Verma lists her 10 favourite male performances of 2021.
Joginder Tuteja looks at the actors, who waited patiently, and will now release their films in theatres this year.
The Sikhs, especially in Punjab, are already angry and frustrated, cautions Shekhar Gupta.
Joginder Tuteja looks at actors with the most movies in the pipeline.
Here's the second part of guide to a year that will soon become history.
'Now, I am receiving so much love. Producers can rely on me now.'
As much as Rs 4,300 crore was generated by 2019 movie releases. But 2020 is all set to be bigger and better!
Aseem Chhabra watched some great films and some huge disappointments in 2021.
From playing to the Sikh vote bank because Punjab elections are round the corner, to ensuring that a discordant 'us versus them' note was struck, whatever could be done to exploit every last drop of communal appeal, was done, observes Jyoti Punwani.
Culture Minister Prahlad Patel asserted that national memorials cannot be 'political memorials' and they should be kept away from politics.
© 2026 Rediff.com - Advertise with us - Disclaimer - Privacy Policy - Sitemap - Feedback - About us - Terms of use - Grievances