A fanciful air envelopes Aap Jaisa Koi's modest drama, of a story lost in its own bubble that's only burst by villains in the form of judgemental jerks and heroes in need of rescuing, observes Sukanya Verma..
R Madhavan and Fatima Sana Shaikh, who are gearing up for the release of Aap Jaisa Koi on July 11 on Netflix, screened the film for their friends from show business.
Bollywood stars always make for good pictures but catching them in their most unguarded, candid moments is what makes for great pictures.
'This leading filmmaker told me: "Don't let the industry cake you up with makeup and wigs. You are a breath of fresh air".'
'I have been in love where I had no identity of my own. I had also broken up because I was strong-headed in the relationship.'
'I am very fortunate that I am getting films where I am finally doing romance on screen, if not in my real life.'
July has interesting OTT entertainment awaiting you.
Action, romance, comedy, drama unlimited on OTT this week, lists Sukanya Verma.
Filmi divas are exploring their traditional side and social media absolutely loves it!
'The satisfaction of making content only comes when it reaches theatres as you are directly connecting to the masses.'
Netflix unveils a slew of new and exciting film titles.
'Bappi Lahiri was looking for a break so he and his father would meet me.' 'I told Director Bhisham Kohli about this promising young boy from Kolkata, and Bappi came over with his harmonium.' 'Bappi played this composition and Bhisham liked it immediately.' 'As we were discussing, I said I would give the words, and that's how I wrote this song.'
Zeenat Aman had scored more hit songs than any of her contemporaries. This can be attributed partly to happenstance and partly to the fact that her forte for high glamour could be showcased most winningly in a crowd-pleasing number, observes Dinesh Raheja.
Rediff.com takes a look at record-setting wins in Indian politics.
Readers share their favourite 1980s moments they'd love to revisit. :-) Share yours!
Megastar Rajinikanth turns 70 on December 12.
One of the biggest successes of Feroz Khan's career, Qurbani co-starring Vinod Khanna and Zeenat Aman, oozes style, sizzle and just about enough substance to carve a niche of its own.
'I am not playing this good mother or good grandmother or good aunt. I am playing this raging mistress...'
The composer had gems to his credit in his long career.
Subhash K Jha remembers the flamboyant star, 12 years after he passed away.
The actress has been posting pictures of herself in films with Bollywood's greatest heroes, and has an interesting thing to say about each.
The motormouth minister is at it again.
Lovers Rock is sexy, romantic, charming and hugely entertaining -- a perfect gift for movie lovers in these tough times, feels Aseem Chhabra.
'Oscar has been given to A R Rahman.' Ringa Ringa Ringa, Choli ki peeche kya hai -- What's the difference? Exactly the same. Also, Jai ho.' 'I did Ramba ho in 1985.' 'Rahman combined three of my songs and got Best Original Score.' 'The Ho came from me.' 'Bappi Lahiri brought the Ho to Bollywood.'
LG's new speaker system -- the CM9960 X Boom Pro -- is a capable party animal that boasts a plethora of connectivity options and could make champions out of amateur DJs.
Sukanya Verma looks back at the decade gone by, in the movies.
Film music flourished in the 1970s. Some old masters did some great work, but it was also the decade of new composers.
Saluting Amjad Khan on his death anniversary on July 27.
Dubbing artiste Meghana Erande talks about some of her most important projects and how she found success in a niche industry.