'How can so many misfortunes fall on one beautiful family?'
'When I watched KGF, I was like, 'What kind of world are we living in? Who are these people'?'
The first half of 2023 has been good to Bollywood, as we saw big blockbusters like Pathaan and The Kerala Story. But there have been flops as well.
Rocky Aur Rani delivers a king-sized entertainer that blends old charm with fresh ideas. It is a win for Karan Johar whose conviction works big time to satisfying results, asserts Mayur Sanap.
Phone Bhoot's fizzy fuel isn't enough for feature length fun, observes Sukanya Verma. Phone Bhoot Review
The 80th Annual Golden Globe awards saw Hollywood's A-set at their glamorous best.
If you are looking for a smart popcorn horror to watch with friends, this is a fairly enjoyable romp.
'I had a very tumultuous relationship with what occurred.'
Not so hatke after all, but no reason to stay bachke either, notes Sukanya Verma.
Kartik Aaryan looks promising, but the trailer not so much, observes Namrata Thakker.
'And you put your heart and soul into your work, even if it takes longer, slowly and surely, people will start recognising that about you.' 'There's no need to get caught up in the noise and PR game.'
Comfort and chemistry go hand in hand, so Tabu's versatile vigour and Devgn's brooding intensity has regularly complemented their working styles in solidarity and conflict.
'Dhanush is a unique talent.' 'There is no other person in the industry whom I envy as a writer and a director except Dhanush.'
'I guess things happen when they have to happen.' 'And the film got delayed by COVID a little bit. But yeah, it's been a decade which I do not regret.' 'I feel like I have grown so much, as an artist, as well as just a human being.' 'So much life experience to channel into films that I think is an advantage almost.'
Her cotton, chiffon and Chanderi saris score high on comfort and drape like a dream.
'...I am like I need to teach my dog to do potty.'
Badla, bhoots and a barrage of detective dramas bombard the streaming platforms this week. Sukanya Verma lists everything you can see or skip.
A special screening of the Web series Apharan 2: Sabka Katega Dobara was held in Mumbai.
'I could tell there was an extraordinary intensity about Amitabh Bachchan even in bad films.' 'Kuch baat thi.' 'Salim saab and I insisted on casting him in Zanjeer.'
After a rather dull April when there were hardly any theatrical or OTT releases, May would be a lot more crowded with a dozen odd movies and web series arriving.
'It serves the purpose of entertaining the audiences and distracting them from the reality for at least two hours.'
Kate Winslet won her second Emmy for playing the role of Detective Mare Sheehan in Mare Of Easttown.
Rediff.com Contributing Photographer Pradeep Bandekar sighted these stars on Tuesday.
Joginder Tuteja takes a look at 10 small-scale films which made big bucks.
Joginder Tuteja looks at promising comedies getting ready to tickle your funny bone.
What are you looking at? Terry the grumpy giant turtle summed up the general feeling towards a year that has been particularly cruel to both travel and wildlife. A photo of him "flipping the bird" was recently named funniest animal photo in the Comedy Wildlife Photo Awards 2020. As the winner of the 2020 contest, Fitzpatrick won a safari in Masai Mara, Kenya, a Think Tank photography bag, and a Nikon camera. Scroll down to see some more hilarious images.
'Comedy is difficult to pull off because it is all about timing.'
An Action Hero's oil and water combination of genres doesn't always gel, gets overly far-fetched in places but still holds up on the strength of whimsy and surprise, notes Sukanya Verma. An Action Hero Review.
R Madhavan is a delight in this urban comedy, observes Namrata Thakker.
'We always have a stunt double, but I let him sit at home because I love performing my action scenes.'
'Everyone's favourite show Mirzapur is returning with a third season in which I am reprising my role as Beena Tripathi.'
How can you have a comedy show and not have anyone laughing, wonders Prateek Sur.
'There's just a handful of roles for a few actresses.' 'When I meet other actresses my age, they say the same thing: No roles!'
Faruqui and four others were arrested on January 1 following a complaint by a Bharatiya Janata Party MLA's son that alleged objectionable remarks about Hindu deities and Union Home Minister Amit Shah were passed by him during a comedy show at a cafe in Indore on New Year's day. One more person was arrested subsequently.
'In Byculla, a lot of boys hero-worship the bhais.' 'Hamza grew up in that environment, but he got a government job.' 'And he did this so he could marry the woman he loves.' 'Now, after getting the government job, he thought he would get to bully people...' 'But bechara, he's getting bullied at work.'
The news of his passing is sad and sudden but the body of work he leaves behind will neither fade nor be forgotten.
Shahid's OTT debut, Ajith's bumper hit, and lots of romance. Sukanya Verma gives you some OTT recommendations for the week.
If you thought you loved Mohanlal and that you could watch him do anything for 120 minutes, Alone is your chance to put your love to the test, observes Mayur Sanap.