'Filmmaking is such a weird line of work, artistic expression and collaboration.' 'It is letting go, then holding on to something, being democratic and then being tyrannical.'
Sonam Kapoor, Vicky Kaushal and others at the screening of Punjabi film Chauthi Koot.
Drama, dazzle, detectives, dhamaal, it's there on OTT this week. Take your pick from Sukanya Verma's eclectic menu.
The New York City mayor-elect's mother has made some incredible movies.
As Arijit Singh announces his plans for retirement from playback singing, we look back at his most popular Hindi film songs.
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.
Dharmendra's demise means the loss of one of the biggest icons ever in the Hindi film firmament.
'Our hearts ache seeing the devastation the floods have caused in Punjab.' 'Seeing our people without a roof over their heads has left me devastated.'
Film-maker Imtiaz Ali and actor-musician Diljit Dosanjh have expressed joy over the two International Emmy nominations for their film Amar Singh Chamkila, calling it a recognition of Punjab and its artists.
Om Puri would have been 75 in October. We look back at his early years through these 16 pictures from his life.
The lead pair looks good on screen. But each time they look lovingly into each other's eyes, the viewer's eye wanders over to the gorgeous landscape, observes Deepa Gahlot.
'They were born stars the day they were selected for this film.'
The top 10 films of the year may not be great by themselves but they stand out amidst the other OTT releases.
'Even if I had the backing of a big corporate house, which I don't, in today's market, I wouldn't want the responsibility of making a Rs 300 crore-Rs 400 crore film.'
'We are Indians irrespective whether we are Punjabi, Gujarati, Bengali, Malayali or Tamilian.' 'I am the best example of this integration.'
'Suchitra Sen threatened to leave, with the film only 80 per cent complete.'
'You need patience. You need to focus and keep going.' 'That is true not only for the entertainment industry, but in every field.' 'Only then, the magic happens.'
Picking 10 excellent performances has been difficult but the attempt is to acknowledge the work of actors, who are often overlooked in favour of stars.
There's an entire gurdwara dedicated to immigration. People present tiny airliner models here in the hope that Waheguru will soon give them a ticket, passport and visa to leave, reveals Shekhar Gupta.
The SKG style book is as lively and natural as she.
'I was blessed to earn a lot of fame and money, more than I ever expected, and the time has come to share what I have earned with others.'
Sooraj R Barjatya was judged Best Director for the Hindi movie Uunchai at the National Film Awards.
'We have to keep knocking on it before we get a response.'
'My main concern was that a proper Sardar would not fit in the acting world, but things are changed now.'
Aseem Chhabra lists the best non-Hindi language films he watched in 2020, with the hope that they will have a wider reach in the new year.
'I was completely in awe of him. After the shot was okayed, I would quickly run back to my chair and sit quietly till I was called again.'
Aseem Chhabra picks the finest Indian films in the 2010-2019 decade.
'The more popular, the more work, the more money.'
The actors star in the biopic, Amar Singh Chamkila, which has music by A R Rahman.
Are the National Awards are bending over backwards trying to celebrate popular cinema, simply in order to gain more relevance and eyeballs, asks Raja Sen.
From moments that felt long time in the coming to swashbuckling statements that could be interpreted in more ways than one, there are some that fanned our nostalgia, some made our jaws drop (or stomachs churn), some hit too close home, still others left us with a lingering sense of guilt. Sukanya Verma picks cinematic imagery that stood out in 2023.
His elegant body of work, LIVE and recordings, is a tuneful treasure whose melody and memory lives on. Fondly remembering the late singer and 10 of his superhit songs.
'God can you get work, but once you get it, you have to do it with honesty and put your 100 percent into it.'
'A face like this cannot go wrong,' Salman Khan endorses Punjabi actor Gippy Grewal at the trailer launch of the latter's new film, Maujaan Hi Maujaan.
Queen, directed by Vikas Bahl, has picked up an award for Best Hindi film as well.
''Even today, after 63 years, I'm still looking forward to a new release.'
Lovingly made, heartfelt stories that speak the truths about our lives.
With the rains pouring down on us, August offers yet another reason to stay home!
Deepa Gahlot lists the most popular Yash Chopra films -- the ones he directed, not produced (yes, so that means no DDLJ) -- that can be watched on OTT.
This year, the festival is probably extra special for Shilpa, as it coincides with her new movie release, Sukhee.
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