In a new letter issued on Monday, October 7, the eminent personalities questioned how writing an open letter to the prime minister could be called "an act of sedition".
Vanraj Bhatia, the creator of unforgettable music, hated the fact that the 'New Wave' directors did not respect Hindi cinema's multi-song format.
The Benegal panel, in its first report submitted on April 26, had urged the government to lay down a "holistic framework for certification of films."
Sukanya Verma celebrates the acting legend.
An effortless artist at all times, Surekha Sikri's emotional eloquence and authoritative presence showed a knack for turning moments into meaning.
Here's a look at the top 10 tweets from your favourite Bollywood celebrities
Something in Alia has surely changed after Gangubai. Her entire performance is about proving to herself and not to the world what she can do, feels Sukanya Verma.
'Fashion brands that have leading stars as brand ambassadors spend a fortune on showcasing them.'
A look at the starry arrivals.
Bollywood gives Shashi Kapoor a final salute.
As we eagerly wait to see what 'farq' it makes when it hits the screens on June 28, Sukanya Verma looks at the few occasions caste came up in Hindi movies.
Sukanya Verma presents the changing faces of Shashi Kapoor.
The top posts on social media from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.
Here's looking at Om Puri's career graph, through these pictures from his films.
Subhash K Jha picks five unforgettable Hindi films that capture the inequality of the caste system.
The Kapoors were present at Karan Kapoor's photography exhibition in Mumbai.
Check out the star arrivals.
Actor Narendra Jha passes away.
Bollywood says goodbye to Shashi Kapoor.
As cinemas remain shut and watching movies on big screen still a distant dream, OTT platforms are keeping us distracted from the pandemic with its steady supply of content.
'I always gave my best, even to what people considered to be trashy content.'
Check out the red carpet.
'We still look at films with A-listers.' 'There is change, but it's minor.' 'We still haven't learnt how to invest in stories.'
Sukanya Verma lists significant memories in our 1996 recap.
Just who is Seema Pahwa? Find out more about this amazing actress in this video interview.
A look at the ceremony that was held on May 10 in the presence of the Kapoor clan and their film industry friends.
Saluting Tom Alter, who passed into the ages on September 29.
'Where Pratidwandi is concerned, there are very few men standing.'
Even the heavens shed tears at the Eternal Charmer's passing.
'When Zubeida came, everybody loved me and I got a slew of offers of the same kind.' 'People started saying, "Aap nayi Aruna Irani ban jayegi".'
Police sources claimed that during investigations it was noted that allegations were "mischievous" and "lacked substance".
The letter was written by 49 eminent personalities, including filmmakers Mani Ratnam, Anurag Kashyap, Shyam Benegal, actor Soumitra Chatterjee as well as vocalist Shubha Mudgal in July this year.
Strange Fruit will never quite sound the same again, says Raja Sen after watching 12 Years A Slave.
Deepika, Sonam, Aishwarya, Sridevi, Hema Malini...
'If we are capable of changing governments on the basis of our votes, we know what's good for us. Why can't we decide what is good for us to watch in the cinema?' Veteran filmmaker Shyam Benegal discusses censorship in Indian cinema.
It was legendary producer-director V Shantaram, who conceived the plot, based on a short story The Police Constable, which revolved around the theme of a good-hearted uniformed man attempting to free a prostitute from a life of indignity.
Kapil Dev's historic World Cup win wasn't the only highlight of 1983. Sukanya Verma looks back how the year treated Bollywood.
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