'We have had several films on the caste system but they are all in different decades, when sensibilities were mature enough to comprehend.' 'Today, we are in a different zone of thought.'
Anurag Kashyap has expressed his frustration over the release issues faced by Ananth Mahadevan's biographical drama Phule.
'He was a tremendous artist of a very high order, gone too soon. He not only reshaped the visual language of Indian Cinema through his cinematography in Aravindan's films, Shaji sir gave us all a sense of direction through his mainstream work as a cameraman.'
'It's important to keep doing your work. Do what you understand and don't expect much.'
Allu Arjun's biggest blockbuster, Satyajit Ray's story and Spidey's exciting new avatar, Sukanya Verma lists her recommendations on OTT this week.
'Not just women, but even men are judged by the colour of their skin and have to fight prejudice every day.'
The latest biopic on Jyotibai Phule has come at a time when the Department of Taking Offence is super-active. Utkarsh Mishra feels it will be interesting to see if it portrays his attack on Brahminism in the same 'no holds barred' manner-- and, if it does, what reaction it provokes.
'I'm talking about that predator in your house, and how one should protect one's children from him.'
IFFI hosted a screening of Ajay Devgn's big hit Drishyam 2, along with premieres of other Hindi films.
The New Year brings with it a new slate of movie announcements. The stars update us:
'One told me there that she had been abused by her father when she was nine years old. The other when she was 12.' 'In all these years, they had not been able to confide about it to their mothers or even their husbands.'
'There have been and will continue to be, so many captivating stories in colonial India.' 'Obviously, most of the white people were British, so if I am going to take on a role in a film set in one of the most turbulent periods of Indian history, then it only stands to reason that my character would be of British descent.' 'But that doesn't mean all my roles are negative.'
'The world needs Gandhi now more than any other time in history.'
Kajol does the best she can with the role though it is a bit limiting. Vishal Jethwa gives the movie-crazy Venky a bright charm, observes Deepa Gahlot.
'It is nice to know I am remembered even now,' Lataji tells Subhash K Jha.
The actress on Red Alert-The War Within and more.
Om Puri and Anant Mahadevan pay tribute to filmmaker Jagmohan Mundra.
Shah Rukh's Red Chillies Entertainment Pvt Ltd is producing its first television show on NDTV imagine. Its a weekly sitcom called Ghar Ki Baat, which is going to be on the same lines as the classic mega hit Yeh Jo Hai Zindagi.
'No matter how old or ill you may be, your thirst to excel as an actor remains intact.'
Joginder Tuteja looks at films set in the jungles.
Are Emraan Hashmi's thrillers popular?
After impressing with his cop act in Mumbai Saga, Emraan Hashmi returns to his favourite genre -- the suspense thriller -- with Chehre.
Ananth Mahadevan takes on the audience.
Here's how Bollywood stars spent the weekend in various parts of Mumbai.
'War is never a solution. It's nothing but real estate business I am against any kind of violence.'
2019 seems totally ready for new directors, with superstars queuing up to work with fresh talent.
'It's really sad to see a promising career cut short so rudely.'
'People should stop judging other people on the basis of their weight or how they look because I don't think being a certain body type is as bad as being evil or cunning. We have bigger issues in life to look after and correct.' Zareen Khan and Gautam Rode get intimate in Aksar 2.
Which one are you looking forward to?
It took Gour Hari Das three decades to wrangle out a certificate recognising his work as a freedom fighter. His struggle is now the subject of a film
The AIB Roast of Karan Johar, Arjun Kapoor and Ranveer Singh may not have gone down well with certain sections of people, but Bottoms Up's incisive social commentary, peppered with delightfully subtle double entendre, still enjoys unprecedented success.
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