'I wasn't getting the roles I wanted to play and the respect I thought I deserved as a senior actor, so I cut myself off from the industry for a while and moved to the US.'
'When Julie 2 releases, I will tell you whether I am sanskari or not.'
Puli releases a day before Singh Is Bliing.
'He taught mathematics in his spare time. I would often see him solving mathematical problems in between shots.'
He died in a hospital in Ludhiana.
'I hope I am remembered as the CBFC chairperson who took a firm stand against vulgarity and pseudo-liberalism, no matter how unpopular it made me,' Pahlaj Nihalani tells Subhash K Jha.
'The censor board should not delay the certification of Padmavati any further.' 'They must see the film immediately.'
And the controversy continues!
'One hopes to make a positive difference with the guidance and support of respected minds.'
A six-minute video of the PM directed by Central Board of Film Certification chief Pahlaj Nihalani is being played during the interval of Salman's Sooraj Barjatya-directed film, Prem Ratan Dhan Payo in cinemas across the country.
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'Now that the honorable court has given Udta Punjab the go-ahead, other filmmakers can also appeal to the courts.' Censor Board chief Pahlaj Nihalani reacts to the court verdict on Udta Punjab.
Five outsiders with zero connections in the film industry and no money made their mark despite nepotism ruling the roost.
Shashi Kapoor and Ramesh Sippy's grandson is all set to make his movie debut.
Behen Hogi Teri filmmaker Tony D'Souza out on bail. Pahlaj Nihalani says no messing around with religious sentiments.
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Film folk step out for a movie.
As questions were raised over several censor board members having BJP links, its new chief Pahlaj Nihalani, a film maker, on Tuesday said he was proud to be a "BJP person" and called Prime Minister Narendra Modi as his "action hero".
'Many have tried to imitate her. They've fallen flat on their faces.'
Anurag Kashyap Makes Peace With The Censor Board
The prayer service for Veeruji, who passed into the ages on May 27, was held at ISKCON, in Juhu, north west Mumbai.
Bollywood producers and other star celebs turned out in full force for Producer Jayantilal Gada's son Aksshay's wedding reception.
'Apart from Satya -- which was a very good film -- Manoj Bajpayee has not featured in any hit in the 10-12 years of his career. Who is he to talk about my career? He should worry about his own.' CBFC chief Pahlaj Nihalani lashes out.
As Jaya Bachchan turns 73 today, Subhash K Jha remembers her lesser known performances.
Take a look at the arrivals.
Who says actresses can't be friends?
Freaky moms are unacceptable to Indian audiences. Subhash K Jha lists 5 unsuccessful mom films to prove it.
A behind-the-scenes from the short film, of which we are fairly confident will win a peace prize or five.
Vanraj Bhatia, the creator of unforgettable music, hated the fact that the 'New Wave' directors did not respect Hindi cinema's multi-song format.
'I always gave my best, even to what people considered to be trashy content.'
'I was in China and when they learnt I had made Disco Dancer, they started singing Jimmy Jimmy, Aaja Aaja.'
An effortless artist at all times, Surekha Sikri's emotional eloquence and authoritative presence showed a knack for turning moments into meaning.
It isn't awfully difficult to get rid off all that stress says Priya Nihalani.
Sukanya Verma offers some amazing opening scenes in Hindi films that fuels an excitement for what happens next.
Former Censor Board chief and Julie 2 producer Pahlaj Nihalani takes on the film industry.
Jaya is a woman of steel in the truest sense of the word. Despite being the first lady of filmdom, she's as real and rooted to the ground as anyone can get, notes Subhash K Jha on the actor-politician's 74th birthday.
While we wait for Batra's latest to drop on Amazon Prime Video on February 11, Sukanya Verma looks at how Bollywood has dealt with affairs of the heart over the years.
'My chowkidar and the paanwala near my house have seen Mirzapur.' 'They may have missed Delhi Crime but they have seen Mirzapur.' ''Delhi Crime won Emmy, people know me from Mirzapur'Sometimes I feel I have done so much work, why do people know me only by this role?'
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