Aseem Chhabra's Top 10 Films/ Series from TIFF 2024 includes films that he watched for the first time in Toronto. The films were impressive due to their rigor, passion, unique storytelling style and sometimes exploring the vulnerable sides of big name stars.
Vanessa Kirby is sure to be nominated for the Best Actress Oscar award, and Frances McDormand of Nomadland will give her a healthy competition, feels Aseem Chhabra.
Aseem Chhabra lists the films that won his heart at the recent Toronto International Film Festival.
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'I hadn't worked for three-and-a-half years.' 'I felt industry was based on who you knew.' 'I didn't belong to a network.'
'The war ended in 2009 and I believe the new generation of Tamils don't know what was going on there.' 'I felt it was my duty to tell our story.' 'Since 2009, it seems like we are sleeping.'
'I believe FFI has made a mistake,' notes Aseem Chhabra.
A beautiful documentary from Delhi. A shocking satire that spares no one. A thriller about a serial killer in Iran. A Pakistan film about family secrets... Aseem Chhabra lists the best films he saw in Cannes.
Meet the models who stepped out in style at the Venice Film Festival.
'These accusations of my film being a copy only makes our chances at the Academy harder.'
Singer Madonna was also spotted at the ongoing festival.
A Separation is the first Iranian film to win an Oscar in the Foreign Language Film category.
Did you know Dev Anand worked as a clerk at a salary of Rs 85 before he became an actor?
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'India was 10 years old when Guru Dutt made Pyaasa, but even at that young age, its poets -- including the film's lyricist Sahir Ludhianvi -- appeared disappointed with the direction the country was taking.'
Aseem Chhabra lists the top 10 films at the recent Toronto International Film Festival.
'What an incredible opportunity to bring back one of the greatest actors of Indian cinema on the big screen.'
That Girl in Yellow Boots stars Kalki Koechlin and Naseeruddin Shah.
Island City should not be missed, raves Aseem Chhabra.
The New York Film Festival served an amazing plate of films. Aseem Chhabra picks the best ones.
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Where were the stars travelling this week? Lets take a look!
'Once I left my photographs at Ram Gopal Varma's office.' 'I told a friend I was concerned no one had contacted me. My friend said, "Itni jaldi nahin hota idhar. Time lagega".'
''I don't revisit any of my work once it's complete because I'm very self-critical.' 'I will probably exclaim, "Oh God, such bad acting!"'
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).
Looks captured at the Venice International Film Festival.
'The real India lives in the villages where everyone is trying to improve the other.'
Sukanya Verma leaves you spoilt for choice on OTT this week.
'I have the qualification every actor would love to have: A Buddhadeb actor.'
Before Ali and Richa walk down the aisle, Namrata Thakker looks at how they fell in love.
Aseem Chhabra gives us the top films that enriched his year.
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.
'The city was never the same after the attack. It was scarred,' says Nicolas Saada whose movie Taj Mahal offers a unique view of the Mumbai attacks.
Thrillers, horrors and real-life inspired stories dominate the OTT scene this week.
'We are a young nation. But I wanted to explore the conflict between the young and the old.' 'The cynicism of people who have lived it versus the optimism and naivete of the young.'
Bollywood's stars are travelling... and here's where they were this weekend.
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