By today's standards, when the cynicism about the corrupt system is rampant, New Delhi Times seems mild. But it was upsetting enough to have problems with film distributors. Even television refused to run it. Deepa Gahlot re-introduces you to this 1986 classic.
'He treated stars and assistants with the same unfailing courtesy.'
'I need to work to find some joy in this life.'
Sukanya Verma quizzes you to find out just how much you know about the movie legend who turns 70 on October 10.
Shyam Benegal passed into the ages on December 23, leaving behind a rich legacy. We look back at some interesting moments from his life.
'Naseer does not have the sense of humour that Om Puri has. 'Also Om has a great deal of compassion as a human being. Naseer was too focused on his own self.' A fascinating excerpt from Sangeeta Datta's book, Shyam Benegal.
Shyam Benegal, the shining beacon of the Indian cinema, was laid to rest on Tuesday around 3 pm with full state honours and a three-gun salute at Shivaji Park, central Mumbai.
'Each of us will have a beautiful story to tell about him because he went beyond work and touched our lives. That's a rarity in this industry.'
His cinema of compassion inspired me, gave me tools to develop empathy for others. But it also made me understand that serious, socially committed cinema with deeply engaging narratives and great performances is an art form to admire, appreciate and explore. Aseem Chhabra remembers Shyam Benegal, who passed into the ages on Monday evening.
As Mahesh Bhatt turns 75 on September 20, Subhash K Jha calls him the 'eternal seeker of truth in cinema and in life'.
Pankaj Tripathi anchored the first two seasons with his performance. Here, he is made to sit it out for most of the show, and none of the actors, except for a fiery Ali Fazal, have the charisma to hold the viewer's attention, observes Deepa Gahlot.
'The problems that the film explores still remain. It was a different time when we made the film. We were young and we thought we could change the world.'
Mahesh Bhatt was present too to applaud his wife's performance.
Halloween seemed to be the perfect day to screen the horror comedy Phone Bhoot, starring Katrina Kaif, Ishaan Khatter and Siddhant Chaturvedi.
Only this week, let's change things up a little. Instead of naming the movie, you have to identify the actor in the photograph.
No Fathers in Kashmir is about two 16 year olds in search for their missing fathers.
Smita has left behind a rich haul of films that showcase her enormous ability to offer us a glimpse into her soul each time she performed a role.
All you need to do about about Khandaani Shafakhana...
'The thinking of society, even today, is that a woman always needs a man to be complete.' 'I am 50. I am single. I am invincible because I have been there, done that.'
We've seen the cool grandmas, and now it's time to see the hatke filmi grandfathers.
Sukanya Verma looks at all the significant bald imagery of Bollywood through the years.
'I see myself as someone who is actively participating in the vision of new India.'
Deepa Gahlot lists 10 gangster thrillers on OTT for those who have the stomach for gaalis and gore.
A silly plot, long and winding narrative and mediocre acting makes EMI a torture to sit through. The only silver lining in this debale is Sanjay Dutt.
Your verdict on Bollywood's most memorable villain of all-time.
'Films like Arth don't happen again and again. They come once in a lifetime. I was lucky to make it, and I couldn't have done it without Smita and Shabana.'
Border, directed by J P Dutta, has completed 20 years since it released in 1997.
A look at this week's hits and misses.
Hardcore action, romance and politics, April has a lot to offer!
'Stop using the censor board as a means to get publicity for films,' the censor chief warns filmmakers.
The hits and flops of the week.
The prayer service for Veeruji, who passed into the ages on May 27, was held at ISKCON, in Juhu, north west Mumbai.
... And sometimes, that's enough, says Sreehari Nair.
Zed Plus allows a bunch of talented actors to rise above second rung roles and take centre stage, says Sukanya Verma.
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