Beautiful shots, stunning music and rich performances make Trishna a pleasant watch, writes Aseem Chhabra
'I had naively believed that for the rape-related crisis to be resolved, the young protestors would have walked along with the police, with the hope of eventually working out issues with the elected officials and the law enforcement personnel. The protest I participated in the morning was hijacked later in the afternoon by self-serving politicians and people who perhaps had other agendas to pursue,' Aseem Chhabra notes in this first person account of what happened.
Riz Ahmed tells Aseem Chhabra that most people can relate to the film, as it is the story of an outsider trying to find a home in a new society.
Kshay has picked up quite a few awards at international film festivals. Yet, it saw a very limited release in India last week. Aseem Chhabra appeals to every filmgoer, who cares for good cinema, to watch this movie and support its kind.
Aseem Chhabra feels Talaash is an intelligent film but falters towards the end.
For Aseem Chhabra Yash Chopra's last film, Jab Tak Hai Jaan, signals the end of an era in Bollywood.
Indian-British filmmaker Amit Gupta speaks to Aseem Chhabra about combing his love for food and cinema
Aseem Chhabra is sure that Argo will win the Best Picture at Oscars but he still doesn't like the film. Here's why.
Kai Po Che works because of its earnest and very talented cast.
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.
Oscar-winning documentary filmmaker Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy and Daniel Junge discuss the challenges of making a film like Saving Face in a country as complex and conflicted as Pakistan.
The film is a good alternative to the blockbuster of the month, Ek Tha Tiger.
Aseem Chhabra revisits his favourite Meryl Streep films that were showcased at the recent Berlin Film Festival.
It is all too easy to blame Bollywood, notes Aseem Chhabra, just as many politicians are now saying that young women should not step out late at night or wear Western clothes, suggesting that leads some men to become rapists.
Writer Amitava Kumar speaks to Aseem Chhabra about life after he read from The Satanic Verses at the Jaipur Literary Festival.
Rohit Shetty's Bol Bachchan reinforces the gay stereotype in Bollywood -- that gays are meant to be ridiculed and laughed at -- and is highly offensive.
Under Delhi's beautiful November afternoon sun, nearly two thousand young men and women marched on Sunday to mark the city's third Queer Pride parade.
'My heart skipped a beat as I saw myself on the giant screen. I have watched the film a few times since then. And I can still see my face in that brief shot, immortalised like the rest of the film.'
Aseem Chhabra stood for 80 minutes in near freezing temperatures to vote, the longest he has waited in 20 years. All around him, a sea of immigrants anxious to cast their ballot.
Aseem Chhabra flew half way around the world from New Delhi to get back to his home in the Sunnyside neighbourhood in Queens to witness the imminent of wrath and fury of Hurricane Sandy with his fellow New Yorkers.
Aseem Chhabra salutes legendary filmmaker Yash Chopra.
Abhay Deol talks politics, and about his new film, Chakravyuh.
Hundreds of Indian-Americans came out in support of social activist Anna Hazare's anti-corruption crusade in New York. Rediff.com's Aseem Chhabra reports.
'He killed so many people, doing the kind of horrible things he did, and yet, he believed he was making the right choices.'
The character actor was flawless in over 200 films, but was given little opportunity to shine, mourns Aseem Chhabra.
Here was this filmmaker, who has won so many awards, including a couple of Oscars, and there was not an ounce of arrogance in him, says Aseem Chhabra.
Prakash Jha is at his most confused self in presenting Aarakshan to us.
The man lived a life so grand, touched and entertained millions. He defined my early teenage years and in some ways who I am today. For that I will always be grateful to him, says Aseem Chhabra.
'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".'
As the year closes and we revisit our memories of good and bad films seen, Bollywood lovers should pause and think about the Holy Trinity of the Khans.
From compulsory drinking binges to confused parents, a new book throws interesting light on India's outsourcing industry, discovers Aseem Chhabra.
The film is an utterly delightful and fresh take on the classic fairy tale -- Snow White.
Aseem Chhabra and Sukanya Verma send in their predictions for the top Oscar awards.
Anurag Kashyap talks about his issues with film distribution, the Hindi film industry in general and his gripe with film critics.
Director Tigmanshu Dhulia takes us on a journey inside a world that few of us know.
People move on, get attached to other people, ending a close bond. But we rarely see that on screen, observes Aseem Chhabra.
Aseem Chhabra recommends viewing Band Baaja Baraat, which boasts one of the best kissing scenes in Indian cinema, this V-Day.
While we wait for the official list, here's Rediff's Aseem Chhabra's list of nominee predictions.
Strong performances, brilliant use of technology, stunning cinematography and incredible direction make Raavan a must-see.
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