'Even if I didn't have anything to do with it, I would be very, very proud that this is the film that is representing India.'
Boong was the only Indian nominee at the ceremony and the first Indian film to win the Best Children and Family Film award.
Aseem Chhabra celebrates 40 years of the prestigious Telluride Film Festival.
'Global politics are in a pretty rough shape and always have been. But the speed and extent with which we receive the insanity surrounding us makes it feel more present and immediate.'
'It's a big milestone and a matter of pride for us to represent India in the world forum.'
'This story has been always there since my childhood because of missing people.' 'I remember a family member who disappeared and I kept wondering what happened to him.'
A whole new bunch of celebrity sightings at the ongoing Toronto Film Festival.
Janhvi Kapoor obviously knows how to impress at international film festivals.
'On our first day at the Kumbh Mela, there was a fire and shook our confidence. 'There must have been a few crore people there.' 'How do we place the camera in between them?'
The festival's People's Choice Award, voted by the audience, is a strong indication of films that can eventually be nominated and even win Oscars. Twelve of the last 15 People's Choice winners have received Best Picture Oscar nominations.
Director Honey Trehan's film Punjab '95, based on human rights activist Jaswant Singh Khalra's life, remains stuck with the Censor Board, facing over 127 cuts.
'I can't wait to show the series in India.'
'I am quite impulsive when making a movie. That is the reason I need to stop sometimes, probably pause.'
Anurag Kashyap, despite his claims of being done with Bollywood, continues to deliver compelling cinema, with his latest film 'Bandar' set to release on June 5.
After Gandhi made its premiere at the festival, Huma Qureshi made heads turn, thanks to her fashionable take.
How wonderful it would be for all of us to watch the Oscar ceremony on March 2, 2025 and watch AWIAL win an Oscar, notes Aseem Chhabra.
Huma Qureshi, who's enjoying her time at the Toronto International Film Festival, gives us more glimpses from her fashion files.
A glimpse of the film, via the trailer, indicates a sincerity of purpose and the shining of a light into those corners of India that remain dark amidst progress and prosperity, notes Deepa Gahlot.
Sanya Malhotra made even a colour like grey look good at the world premiere of her new film, Bandar, at the Toronto International Film Festival.
Janhvi Kapoor is having a golden moment at the Toronto International Film Festival, and she captures it perfectly by wearing a gown of the same colour.
This Hamlet and most of the film's characters are Hindus, so there is an elaborate wedding sequence with a baraat, dholki players, dancing baraatis, and a dance performance piece, set to the qawwali Mast Qalander.
'Each mother I have played is different, but the writing dictates the doing of it. If it's written well, that's half the work done for an actor.'
Katrina's mood for the day... Manushi loves fashion... Amyra's in work mode...
Whether it is at red carpet events, award shows, or photoshoots, Ms Kapoor effortlessly gravitates toward gold tones.
Rani Mukerji is one of the many Indians who will promote Bollywood at the ongoing TIFF.
The colour red never goes out of fashion, as film folk know how to make it look extra hot.
Reader Vinod Makkar spots the two stars at the Toronto International Film Festival.
'Kashmir has so many stories, cultures, and folklore. It should be promoted. We should definitely have more stories out of Kashmir.'
Aseem Chhabra picks his top 10 Indian films of 2024, which includes films that have had theatrical releases or are streaming on OTT.
Guillermo del Toro restores and amplifies the morality tale Shelley had meant her book to be. His message is kindness and forgiveness are the greatest virtues and arrogant ego meets its own just end, notes Shreekant Sambrani.
Director Hansal Mehta took his film Omerta, starring Rajkummar Rao, to TIFF, and as Mehta tweeted, the premiere saw a full house.
'The flutters of excitement of a high-school romance, and then how life changes.'
The grand Hollywood presence at the ongoing Toronto Film Fest.
'For the longest time, he was not an activist.' 'He was just trying to build his own self-identity, self-respect and ambition.'
'What is it about the institution of faith that makes somebody get a sense of impunity, that they believe they can get away with anything?'
