Author Harinder Singh Sikka has publicly criticised filmmaker Meghna Gulzar, stating that her adaptation of his espionage novel 'Calling Sehmat' into the film 'Raazi' diminished the true spirit of his protagonist due to 'ideological bias'.
It's been three years since Meghna Gulzar's espionage thriller Raazi released on May 11.
'The subject is controversial, very controversial.' 'But then Alia is Mahesh Bhatt's daughter.
'The fragility of this case is that taking a side could be a fallacy to do. Because you don't have all the answers. So how do you take one particular side?' Meghna Gulzar asks Vaihayasi Pande Daniel/Rediff.com
'She's kind, loving...but on the sets, she's a taskmaster.'
'Ever since I have become a mother, I have become a better actor.'
All the action from the ongoing Toronto International Film Festival.
The film, based on the Arushi Talwar murder case, also stars Irrfan Khan and Sohum Shah.
'What Daayra tries to do is explore the greys because everything is not black and white.'
Meghna Gulzar's Daayra delves into the uncomfortable territory between public anger, police power, and the rule of law, drawing inspiration from the 2019 Hyderabad rape-murder case and the subsequent police encounter.
Its unresolved, noncommittal conclusion is exactly the sort of anticlimactic reality Daayra wants to bring our attention to. Neither justice nor revenge can undo the fate met by the world's Nirbhayas or Arushis, observes Sukanya Verma.
From the adorably vain Poo to the free-spirited Geet, Kareena Kapoor Khan has delivered some memorable performances.
Get ready for a packed September as Bollywood unveils a diverse slate of theatrical releases, promising a thrilling mix of drama, psychological thrillers, and supernatural tales for movie enthusiasts.
'When I was working on this story, Vicky was not really in my mind because we had to show the journey from 20 years to 60 years.'
Kareena Kapoor Khan and Prithviraj Sukumaran have signed up a new film to be directed by Meghna Gulzar.
Father and daughter... mother and daughter... an emotional time for team Raazi.
Meghna Gulzar talks about her film, Just Married and more.
Sam Bahadur brims with patriotic fervour, but one can trust Director Meghna Gulzar's refined sensibilities to not descend into nationalistic jingoism, believes Mayur Sanap.
It's been an emotional night for many film folk across India, as they were honoured at the National Awards.
Vicky Kaushal, Sanya Malhotra and Director Meghna Gulzar sought blessings at the Golden Temple in Amritsar ahead of the release of their film Sam Bahadur.
Dhurandhar - The Revenge arrives this week and all eyes are on how entertaining the film turns out to be and how much money it makes at the box office. A look at the Top 10 biggies in the Hindi spy film genre.
'Today, people want to have an experience of life as well.'
There were many revelations at the launch of Because He Is... Meghna Gulzar's book about her father, the much-loved Gulzar.
Meghna Gulzar screened her new film Sam Bahadur for friends and colleagues in the film industry in Mumbai.
'I'm sandwiched between Katrina's films, which is a great spot to be in.'
Over 25 years, societies evolve and tastes change. Cinema absorbs and reflects this transformation. Picking only 25 films from the first quarter of the century is tough.
Sid has a new project in hand: Balwinder Singh Janjua's action film, Mitti, being shot in Uttarakhand.
And it's a wrap for Vicky Kaushal's next film, Sam Bahadur!
'The moment the Army approved the script, they told us that they will give their full support and asked us for our full dedication.'
Where Dhurandhar leaned into aggressive bloodlust through its acerbic storytelling, Ikkis moves in the opposite direction, asking us to see people beyond uniforms, slogans, or sides, observes Mayur Sanap.
'I was always a reluctant actress. I still am.'
'I'm so grateful Kathal is getting the recognition it deserves.'
The talented pair will be directed by an equally talented director.
Shah Rukh Khan won his first National Film Award for best actor for Jawan, sharing the honour with Vikrant Massey for 12th Fail. Rani Mukerji was named best actress for Mrs. Chatterjee vs Norway. 12th Fail was adjudged best feature film.
'Though it's a story of inspiration, Meghna Gulzar's Chhapaak is not the kind of film you walk out feeling entertained or ecstatic about,' says Sukanya Verma.
'I am not playing someone's mother or grandmother just because a big director is offering a role. Believe me, I have many got such offers but they don't persuade me.'
'He not only immerses himself into the character, but he wears it.' 'He does not let even a fragment of himself show while he's playing the part.'
Laxmi's bold and powerful message
