'I don't think you have seen any Indian actor play a character like this.'
If Netflix and the film's producers thought they would bring younger audiences to the master's works, many who might have aversion to decades-old black and white films, they have failed with the experiment, says Aseem Chhabra.
A Nedumudi Venu character was happiest when moving his head to a piece of music with his eyes closed; or, when inventing off of a note that a co-actor had left unfinished; or, when reciting a poem by Kavalam Narayana Panicker where a hymn about nature descends into a musing about cheating, depression and death, feels Sreehari Nair.
When the top stars refused to play Milkha Singh, Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra went down another route. A riveting excerpt from the director's memoir The Stranger In The Mirror.
'Daniel Craig was my first choice but he requested if we could allow some time as he was also being considered to be the next James Bond.'
'What a tragic loss for cinema, for India.'
'With his going, my relationship with the Kapoor family has ended.'
The actor took to Twitter to warn the Congress vice president "to not bullshit people on dynasty" and added that one has to earn people's respect through hard work.
'You will be remembered for a long, long, time,' notes Sudhir Bisht.
Former West Indies captain Daren Ganga is proud of his Indian heritage and has started to trace his family's roots in the country.
Five young directors have come together to make five short films focusing on female protagonists.
'I am not disowning my earlier films, but I have no right to own them. I was not making them from my heart.'
The OTT scene is buzzing with hot new shows for your viewing. Sukanya Verma offers a list of everything you shouldn't miss.
'I joined Hrishida when I was 17.' 'He left me with a lifetime of memories.'
Director Neeraj Ghaywan explains why his cinema challenges the traditional notion of good and evil.
After Prem Ratan Dhan Payo, it's time for another magnum opus to spread its wings into the regional market.
Dressed in beautiful multicolored lehenga bollywood actress Gahaur Khan walked and danced on a mix of bollywood music played on the ramp.
As it celebrates 50 years of being in business, Joginder Tuteja looks at the big hits in the first part of this special.
'I would like to thank everyone who believed in my father's skills and ability, and would love to share this happiness with them.'
The who's who of Indian cinema made sure they were at Manish Malhotra's show on the end of the first day of the Lakme Fashion Week.
'I haven't seen such a vicious campaign to tarnish our industry's reputation.' 'Ever since Sushant Singh Rajput's tragic death, any and everyone thinks it is their right to speak of the industry as a filthy place.'
Alia Bhatt has been voted as the Sexiest Asian Female for 2019. UK-based weekly Eastern Eye has released its annual list, based on online votes, media coverage, impact and heat generated across various social media platforms.
We celebrate Akshay's birthday by looking back at his top 20 blockbusters over the years.
'Rajesh Khanna broke the mould and yet, became the biggest superstar of Indian cinema.'
Shoojit Sircar's new film gets a release date.
Vihir is a balm for our troubled souls, says Aseem Chhabra. It is a like a book on life lessons -- joy, laughter and tragedy are all part of our existence.
In Maqbool, Vishal Bhardwaj did a Godfather; in that he took something that was pulpy and fast and gripping, and made out of it something timeless and grand, feels Sreehari Nair.
'People will be entertained by the Singhams and the Simmbas but they will still not respect cops. Batla House is an opportunity for us to show the true side of policemen and their sacrifices.'
It is to Vajpayee's credit that he told Dilip Kumar to ignore Thackeray and to follow his own conscience. But the episode -- as indeed, the manner in which Dilip Kumar has been made to pay for being a Muslim throughout his life -- shames us all as Indians, says Vir Sanghvi.
'I personally consider Indian cinema as one of the most creative and powerful forms of cinematic expression in the world.' 'An average Indian film is 10 times better than a costly American production because of the creativity involved.'
The 26-yr-old actor from Punjab has a million followers on social media.
'She could create 30 movements out of the same musical beat.'
'I don't know what greater calamities this year has in store.'
Extract on Shammi Kapoor from the book Bollywood's Top 20: Superstars of Indian Cinema
'It reminded me of the Ramayana, a story that runs in every Indian's blood.'
Aseem Chhabra lists his favourite Indian films of 2021.
India's news broadcasters are a national shame that have polarised Indians, observes Vanita Kohli-Khandekar.
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