'I made it very clear even at the casting process that there was going to be a lot of nudity.' 'And I wanted to be sure that it would be done with ease.'
Aseem Chhabra lists his favourite films, most of them shown at international film festivals held virtually (Berlinale and Rotterdam), hybrid (Toronto) or physical (Cannes and Venice).
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.
Margarita With A Straw was screened on Sunday at the ongoing Toronto International Film Festival.
Check out the impressive line-up at the International Film Festival of South Asia.
Is it possible to fall in love with her fresh-faced moments?
It was a hit and miss for some but each one of them revelled in the opportunity to showcase their talent.
The Program documents the dark side of professional cycling, which still struggles to shake off suspicions of cheating amid a culture of loyalty to a team's star
Rediff.com's Arthur J Pais reports from the Toronto International Film Festival.
Mrunal loves silver linings... Sanya wants a vacation... Sara relives Kedarnath...
'At his wedding with Patralekha, I officiated as the groom's father as Raj has lost both parents, and that's the relationship we share today.'
Sushmita starts shooting... Kangana's state of Emergency...Kapil goes to Toronto...
When mainstream Hindi cinema is preoccupied with romance, comedy, horror and action, stories about sisters and brothers are very rare. Vasan Bala has made a first-of-its-kind film where the leads play sister and brother, notes Aseem Chhabra.
Aseem Chhabra lists the top 10 films at the recent Toronto International Film Festival.
'Every actor has to really look within, because a lot of them are not really in touch with reality.'
Director Ritesh Batra discusses his film, The Lunchbox, which releases this week.
Irrfan plays a pivotal role in a television series entitled The Tokyo Trials
Anil Kapoor goes back in time and remembers his journey into the movies.
The actress stars in Rivaaz, a film on prostitution.
Families torn apart by love dominate Aseem Chhabra's ten favourite films from the Toronto film festival.
As 2022 readies to bid adieu, Sukanya Verma raises a toast to the 10 high points of the year.
The film will star Nymphomaniac actor Stacy Martin.
The film is based on the Arushi Talwar murder case.
How many of the 319 films Aseem Chhabra watched in 2018 have you seen?
How did Bollywood spend the long weekend? By travelling, of course!
The film won rave reviews at the Toronto International Film Festival.
'I watched Sui Dhaaga, Balika Badhu and Bhojpuri women's videos to see how the women are there because this is the story of 2001 and I am born in 2007.'
Of all the Indian films screened in Toronto, three stood out for Aseem Chhabra -- A Death in the Gunj, Mostly Sunny and An Insignificant Man.
'I believe FFI has made a mistake,' notes Aseem Chhabra.
Films and features that have won acclaim at the Toronto International Film Festival and other events, get another showing at the Museum of Modern Art in New York.
Fans might want to revisit the book Midnight's Children instead of the film.
'I used to be embarrassed and think what will my friends say if I wiggle my hips.' 'I used to seek comfort in the fact that Meena Kumari and Nutan couldn't dance.' 'I think that was a mistake.'
Kanu Behl's Titli is one of the best films from India in recent years, says Aseem Chhabra from the Zurich film festival.
Oscar winners, festival favourites, massy entertainers, all-time classics, Sukanya Verma offers plenty to pick from on OTT this week.
A number of controversies including the sudden refusal by the Prince to have a royal premiere for the film could push the British distributor to give the film a strong release, perhaps taking it to over 60 screens in a month.
While Radhika Madan rocked the red carpet at the Toronto International Film Festival, Esha Gupta gave us fashion goals all the way from Spain.
The actress looked radiant at the 37th Toronto International Film Festival.
