From making romantic fluff like Tum Bin and Aapko Pehle Bhi Kahin Dekha Hai, Anubhav Sinha has become the best social commentator of Indian cinema. Message movies, by […]
If you’ve seen the first two installments, you know what to expect. But a charged, convincing Rani Mukerji, the emphasis on women on both sides of the law,
Abhiraj Minawala’s ‘Mardaani 3’ shows that the female-led cop franchise still has fuel Read More
The new film adds bits of outtakes, most importantly a stretch that gives thakur his much-needed catharsis. But even otherwise, even with its minor flaws, ‘Sholay’ remains insanely
When the attacks on India become frequent, the IB Chief decides to send an operative into Pakistan. That’s Ranveer Singh. What follows is a film that gives you
Aditya Dhar’s ‘Dhurandhar’ is a smart, skilfully detailed espionage thriller Read More
Dhanush plays an Air Force pilot who’s been hurt in love. Kriti Sanon plays a psychiatric counselor who’s responsible for that hurt. He bears the name of God.
Aanand L Rai’s ‘Tere Ishk Mein’ is an ambitious romantic melodrama that works in parts Read More
The War, Pathaan, and Fighter director on why big-budget franchises won’t work in India with character actors unlike in Hollywood, why stars need to maintain their enigma, and
We cannot do tentpole films in India without big stars: Siddharth Anand Read More
The actor on Ishqiya improving her career, how Parineeta made her so conscious of how she was filmed, and why she picked the role in Nerkonda Paarvai, and
Vidya Balan: My career trajectory changed when I only started doing things that excited me Read More
Sanjay Leela Bhansali talks about preserving the tradition and identity of Indian cinema, being fearless when it comes to one’s own vision, and his perception of actors and
Sanjay Leela Bhansali: As filmmakers, we have to find our own language and identity Read More
The actor-producer on what works with the audiences and why it’s necessary to have strong emotions backing up any story Edited excerpts: One of the theories
Aamir Khan: Films have to appeal to the emotions irrespective of genre Read More
Ram Gopal Varma on being his authentic self, inspirations, thoughts on commercial cinema, and more… Edited excerpts: When you ask a lot of filmmakers why they wanted
Familiar emotions make masala films work: Ram Gopal Varma Read More
The Udaan and Jubilee director on the differences between writing a movie and a series, whether he is a better director or writer, and more… Edited excerpts:
Vikramaditya Motwane: I find writing to be a singularly depressing activity Read More
The actor on the disadvantage of the ‘star’ label, ditching it for certain roles, and how the environment created by a filmmaker can help a performance more than
Playing a star continuously can be exhausting and unfulfilling: Hrithik Roshan Read More
