Balu Mahendra passed away into the ages on February 13. We look back at his best works.
'You write stories about the world you live in.' 'The day I try to write a film with agendas in mind, I will be a fake.'
'We didn't expect the film to be recognised at this level; we focused on making an honest and simple film.' 'We didn't have any expectations even like being appreciated at festivals.'
Cinematographer Karm Chawla talks about his experience of shooting Ulidavaru Kandanthe.
Despite the Oscars, the box office glory, and the universal acclaim, Francis Ford Coppola, I am sure, remembers The Godfather with as much frustration as pride. Like Michael Corleone, he got into it with the best of intentions, and got out of it on top but lost in the heights. Sreehari Nair revisits the film as it turns 50 this month.
Two films-- Pattam Pole and Idukki Gold will be releasing this week.
Four films are releasing today, which one are you looking froward to?
Rajiv Kapoor was the true inheritor of his father Raj Kapoor's mantle, especially in the use of music and songs, feels Subhash K Jha.
Cinematographer Alagappan speaks about turning into a director with Pattam Pole.
The 74-year-old filmmaker succumbed to a heart attack.
Take a look at the guests.
'...Your confidence.' 'You go through this emotional roller coaster ride, which affects your partner as well.'
Sandeep Gunnam on directing his first venture Kurradu.
The film is a chain of interesting moments woven into the thread of a love story.
Satyajit Ray would have been 97 today, May 2. Soumendu Roy, who worked with the legendary director for many years, looks back on the Genius that was Manikda, as the Master was known to family, friends and admirers.
Cinematographer Azhagappan is making his debut as a director
Rohena Gera's Sir competes at Cannes.
The film launches Fahadh Faasil's younger brother, Farhan Faasil.
The director of photography passed away in Goa following an asthmatic attack.
Director Senthil Kumar talks about his movie which became the highest grosser in Telugu cinema.
'I faced a lot of abuse by people, who have nothing better to do, but it doesn't affect me at all'
Filmmaker Aparna Sen pays tribute to Ashok Mehta.
And #DuttsTheWay the film is wrapped up!
This is the meatiest role of Sidharth Malhotra's career and the man sure enough gives it his all. There's charm, swagger, warmth, empathy, verve, authority -- a lively portrait of a lion, a legend, applauds Sukanya Verma.
Writer-director Rumi Jaffery, who has worked with ace cinematographer Ashok Mehta in God Tussi Great Ho, pays tribute.
Which film are *you* looking forward to?
Namrata Thakker turns her eyes to the ensemble cast and see what they have been up to since.
As Fahadh Faasil turns 39 on August 8, Subhash K Jha looks back at his favourite films featuring the brilliant actor.
It's Mohanlal versus Manju Warrier this weekend.
Kapil Dev's historic World Cup win wasn't the only highlight of 1983. Sukanya Verma looks back how the year treated Bollywood.
'I don't trust these days. Like now, everyone likes Mimi and my phone is constantly ringing. But tomorrow if I make a flop, the opposite will happen.'
This will be first foray into electoral politics for Hussain, who officially joined the PDP on January 7.
Farhan Akhtar, in first person, about the role that transformed his career as an actor.
'You need to be very passionate towards life, not because you are a film-maker, but because you are a human being.' 'If you can do that, then I think it reflects in the films that you make.'
Cinematographer K V Anand talks about directing his third Tamil film.
Siva on his third directorial venture.
Some movies of 2021 excelled in content but yet, they did not do well.
The Tanhaji: The Unsung Warrior trailer is pretty good and while it could have been crisper and more hard-hitting, the film will probably make up for it when it releases on January 10, feels Namrata Thakker.
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