Hindi cinema lost some of its most celebrated faces in 2019, leaving a void in the fraternity as well as in the hearts of the audiences. We take a look at those who passed on.
'I never thought the European audience will love this film, but we had over 2,000 people at the screening.'
A spread of eclectic entertainment on OTT for you.
'With the media and social media pulling them down every second day, there are no heroes left.' 'What we have are actors and we want to see them play characters which are real, human and identifiable.'
From melodrama to mockery (remember Amar and Prem's phony separated-at-Kumbh Mela reunion in a gag of Andaz Apna Apna?), there are numerous instances of its presence.
You can proudly show these movies to the impressionable ones!
Charlie Chopra and the Mystery of Solang Valley is fun in parts, discovers Deepa Gahlot.
'Be it Khan highlighting the issues with a rigged system, or schooling accountability from the government, or stressing the power of the vote, or that baap/beta line -- this is a kind of swashbuckling that Hindi film audiences haven't seen from their heroes for many years,' notes Mayur Sanap.
With I Hate Luv Storys releasing this week, here's a look at some Bollywood cinema set in NZ.
'The world needs Gandhi now more than any other time in history.'
'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.'
Lots of romance and action on OTT this week. Sukanya Verma lists her recommendations.
Looking at Bollywood's Class of 2023 Directors.
Mystery, horror, biopics, documentaries, fantasy, romance, comedy, coming-of-age, pick the genre you like from the wide variety on OTT this week.
Pop stars, lawyers, cops, hoteliers -- care to hear their story on OTT this week?
Sukanya Verma lists the 2018 films that impressive her.
Bollywood is full of interesting stories and anecdotes. We bring you some fun facts!
From Vijay's fiery latest to atom bomb origins, brace yourself for some explosive action on OTT this week.
'Any language I know or character I can convincingly portray is an opportunity, immaterial of which industry it's in.'
Is this a shot at patriarchy under the classic tale of mistaken identities? Or a humorous coming-of-age feminist tale as seen in last year's Barbie, wonders Mayur Sanap.
'I am writing two films. Something very different from Rocky Aur Rani.' 'I know I'm back on the set next year.'
'We like to look at a screenplay as a spiral staircase.' 'You never know what awaits at the next turning.'
Raja Sen looks at the journey of the legendary director who introduced to Hindi cinema to the picturesque locales of Switzerland, the chiffon saris, the picturesque nararted some complex romantic stories.
Robot girlfriends, wish granting stars, creepy aliens, private detectives, brace yourself for unlimited excitement on OTT this week.
'I'm better now. A ceramic pot fell on me while rehearsing for a next scene to shoot. And I got a deep cut on my right-hand knuckle.'
Kareena in a Kalimpong murder mystery, Priyanka in a Hollywood rom-com, a South Korean style western and lots, lots more on OTT this week.
Rajshri took to Instagram to announce their 59th film, Dono.
Sajid Nadiadwala will soon make an official announcement regarding the same.
Here's looking at the film's trailer.
We look at films where lovers meet a tragic end.
Lovingly made, heartfelt stories that speak the truths about our lives.
You'll wish weekends lasted as long as weeks after looking at Sukanya Verma's long, long list of recommendations on OTT this week.
'I have been through a lot of auditions and the first thing we are told is that there will be intimate scenes and we have to be okay with it.' Luckily, there is no bold content in Commander Karan Saxena.'
Sukanya Verma lists everything you can watch on streaming platforms this weekend.
Deepa Gahlot picks 10 Web series that was worth the viewer's while.
Raja Sen analyses the year so far.