Besides the five Indian films that are playing at the Toronto International Film Festival this year -- a rather large collection at an international film festival, says Aseem Chhabra -- there are more films with an Indian connect.
Amu, the explosive, nerve touching and yet endearing film by Los Angeles-based filmmaker Shonali Bose is finally scheduled for release across North America with a five theater release in Toronto on February 16.
Australian director Murali K Thalluri, one of the most sought after filmmakers at the Toronto Film Festival, spoke to Arthur J Pais.
'The point about arranged marriages is -- because I come from a progressive family -- the idea was completely alien. But I have realised over time that there are instances of assisted marriages working very well. If you look at it, really, in a microcosm, it is the same thing as Tinder, isn't it? I mean, if you are trying to meet -- yes, no, yes, no, no.'
Reader Rajiv Bhatnagar sends us photographs.
Like Slumdog Millionaire, RRR will remain a one-time phenomenon until another big, larger-than-life, Indian film connects with the critics in the West, predicts Aseem Chhabra.
The actress, who turns feature film director with A Death in the Gunj, discusses the cinema she is comfortable with and why she loves being an outsider.
Aseem Chhabra's recommendations for the Mumbai film festival.
Mira's films are alive, rocking and so true to the reality I know. They are gifts that I keep revisiting, and I cannot wait for what more she will share with us, notes Aseem Chhabra.
The two actors are impressive in West is West, which premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival.
Here's what your favourite Hollywood stars have been up to.
There's much to discuss after watching this slow-moving and yet taut, intelligent and immensely moving film.
Politics, favouritism and poor taste in cinema have contributed to embarrassing choices for the Oscar race in the past. This little gem from India needs the love, emotional and financial support from the government as well as the Indian film industry, argues Aseem Chhabra.
'There are millions of Americans who are doing their best to undo the damage that he (Trump) is doing to the world,' Michael Moore tells Indira Kannan in Toronto.
Aseem Chhabra is heartbroken that India overlooked the acclaimed film, The Lunchbox, as its Oscar nominee.
Priyanka and Farhan's love story looks really cute and their chemistry is crackling, writes Karan Sanjay Shah.
Satyajit Ray. Films from Italy, Iceland and Albania feature on Aseem Chhabra's list.
'We are thinking on something like the 'Irrfan Memorial Award' given to the most promising new actor.'
India scored at the recently-concluded Telluride Film Festival, reports Aseem Chhabra.
Presenting the Canadian PM's best traditional looks.
By taking Mary Kom's life to millions of young people across India, Priyanka Chopra hopes the film can make a difference to future generation of Indians.
India is shining, although I will argue that it is a temporary acceptance until India once again makes a mega-successful film like RRR or another beautiful, moving, documentary like The Elephant Whisperers, notes Aseem Chhabra.
Director M Manikandan talks about his National Award-winning Tamil film Kaakka Muttai.
Here's looking at Priyanka's sexiest red carpet looks in the recent years.
'It is about the fight between two families, why they fight, how they fight and what they feel.'
