Naseeruddin Shah says Hindi films have 'no substance', reveals he stopped watching them: It really disappoints me

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Prithviraj Sukumaran Talks About Hindi Industry's Lean Patch During Promotions Of L2 Empuraan

ABP News

New Delhi: Malayalam Superstar Prithviraj Sukumaran on Tuesday said the Hindi film industry post the 1990s has been path breaking in taking Indian cinema to the world and regional language movies will forever be indebted to them for showing the way. Prithviraj, who has directed Malayalam cinema superstar Mohanlal in "L2: Empuraan" and also plays a prominent role in it, …

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"Maybe I Shall Go And Settle In South': Sunny Deol Quips While Praising South Filmmakers During Jaat Trailer Launch

ABP News

Mumbai: Bollywood superstar Sunny Deol, who will next be seen in "Jaat", on Monday said producers up north should take lessons from their southern counterparts on how to make cinema with love. Deol-starrer "Jaat" is produced by Hyderabad-based Mythri Movie Makers, best known for the superhit "Pushpa" franchise starring Allu Arjun. Deol, who made his grand comeback to the movies …

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Interview | Mohanlal says even if superstar culture ends in Indian cinema, 'there will always be great actors'

Hindustan Times

For four decades, Mohanlal has been at the pinnacle of cinema. In a chat with Hindustan Times ahead of the release of his new film L2: Empuraan, the screen legend discussed the film, superstar culture in India, and more. A sequel to his 2019 blockbuster Lucifer, the film is one of the most expensive Malayalam films ever made and features …

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Chhaava actor Viineet Kumar Siingh on lack of commercial offers for him: Badi filmon mein…

Hindustan Times

Viineet Kumar Siingh has been a part of the film industry for 23 years, but he got his first big commercial success recently with Vicky Kaushal-starrer Chhaava. Meri kahaani ko ab uske darshak mil gaye hain.” Viineet Kumar Siingh Reflecting on the love for Chhaava, Viineet says, “We knew we were making something good and special but didn’t know it …

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1 week, 2 days ago

60 years of Aamir Khan | Road to excellence

India Today

W hat better time than on the eve of age 60 to look back at a glorious, nearly four-decade-long stint in Bollywood? With several Rs 100, 200 and 300 crore films, and oneDangalthat breached the Rs 2,000-crore mark, Aamir’s has been a long, eventful journey since he burst on to the silver screen as the loveable Raj in Qayamat Se …

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EXCLUSIVE | 'Raaz' and 'Ghulam' director Vikram Bhatt says SS Rajamouli's films can bring in the money back despite Rs 400 crore budget: 'If I was making a Chhaava...'

Firstpost

In an exclusive interview with Firstpost, director Vikram Bhatt spoke about his next film ‘Tumko Meri Kasam’, the idea behind casting an interesting ensemble, and his definition of mass cinema in today’s times Vikram Bhatt has been working as a director for over 32 years in Hindi Cinema. In an exclusive interview with Firstpost, the filmmaker spoke about his next …

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2 weeks, 1 day ago

Bollywood isn't dying, it's waiting to be disrupted: Hansal Mehta

Hindustan Times

New Delhi, Director Hansal Mehta has a message for those "predicting doom" for Bollywood: the industry isn't dying, but it's time filmmakers invest in actors, not stars. Bollywood isn't dying, it's waiting to be disrupted: Hansal Mehta The filmmaker, known for films like "Shahid", "Aligarh", and "Faraaz" as well as the "Scam" web series, shared his opinion in a lengthy …

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Hansal Mehta reacts to 'Bollywood is dying' furore, says Hindi cinema needs a reset: 'Invest in actors, not stars'

Hindustan Times

Bollywood filmmaker Vivek Agnihotri recently shared his views on the state of Hindi cinema, expressing concerns about its decline due to a lack of good newcomers. Hansal Mehta says Hindi cinema needs a reset. and penned a detailed note explaining why Hindi cinema is not dying, urging the industry to invest in actors rather than just stars. Hansal Mehta criticises …

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Hansal Mehta says Hindi cinema 'needs a reset,' backs Adarsh Gourav, Vedang Raina

India Today

Indian director Hansal Mehta, known for films like Shahid and web series like Scam 1992, believes the Hindi film industry doesn’t need saving but requires a shift in stakeholders’ priorities. It’s that investment is being funnelled into the safe, the recycled, the formulaic,” Mehta wrote in his elaborate note on X. Emphasising that stars no longer guarantee audiences in cinemas, …

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2 weeks, 1 day ago

Bollywood rides on movie re-releases; flops find new life with renewed interest among Gen Z

Live Mint

In recent times, Bollywood has seen a strong trend of re-releasing classic and fan-favourite films in theatres. November saw a wave of classic films like Pardes, Soldier, Raaz, Jab Pyaar Kisise Hota Hai, Kachche Dhaage and Ajab Prem Ki Ghazab Kahani being re-screened. The trend continues in 2025 with five Aamir Khan movies, including Lagaan, Taare Zameen Par, Rang De …

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Bollywood has forgotten its roots: Aamir Khan on why South Indian movies are doing better

Live Mint

With South Indian films dominating 5 out of the top 10 Indian movies in domestic net collections, Bollywood superstar Aamir Khan said Bollywood has forgotten its roots. Aamir Khan was speaking at the press conference of PVR-INOX's “Aamir Khan: Cinema Ka Jadugar” – a special film festival commemorating his contribution to Indian cinema. But doubt is a light emotion, it's …

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2 weeks, 3 days ago

Filmmakers, rewrite narratives

The Hindu

Indian cinema has long shaped cultural norms, inspiring dreams but also reinforcing harmful stereotypes. The term “love failure”, popularised by cinema, reinforces the idea that love is a conquest and rejection is a loss. So, filmmakers should consciously avoid using the term “love failure” in their movies, as it carries a deeply negative connotation. Instant attraction Indian films often depict …

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2 weeks, 3 days ago

International Women’s Day: The very best filmmakers in Indian cinema

The Hindu

For far too long, Indian cinema has predominantly been defined by the male gaze, but a new wave of women filmmakers have been rewriting that narrative with some of the boldest, most personal, and culturally rich stories to grace screens in the country. With multiple National Film Awards and a Golden Globe submission, Soorarai Pottru made Kongara one of Tamil …

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2 weeks, 5 days ago

Anurag Kashyap quits Bollywood, says 'I’ve left Mumbai, the industry has become too toxic because...'

Firstpost

In an interview with The Hindu, the man behind films like Black Friday and Ugly said, “I’ve left Mumbai. I want to stay away from film people.” Filmmaker Anurag Kashyap seems to have permanently quit the Hindi film industry. In an interview with Humans Of Cinema, he said, “A lot of money that is spent doesn’t go into making the …

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2 weeks, 6 days ago

Gajraj Rao says filmmakers 'assumed audiences wanted item numbers', brought limitations to Indian cinema

Hindustan Times

Actor Gajraj Rao has been slowly carving his niche as the everyman in slice-of-life stories. Gajraj Rao on item numbers in cinema Indian cinema has seen a change towards rooted, relatable storytelling after a boom of larger-than-life sagas in the 90s and 2000s. Gajraj says, "There was a time when we watched Hrishikesh Mukherjee, Basu Chatterjee, and Sai Paranjape's films. …

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Anurag Kashyap confirms he's left ‘toxic’ Bollywood and Mumbai: ‘Everyone is trying to make ₹800 crore films’

Hindustan Times

In December last year, filmmaker Anurag Kashyap revealed in an interview that he was planning to relocate to South India. Anurag calls Hindi film industry 'toxic' A source told the portal that Anurag has likely relocated to Bangalore. The filmmaker, who had earlier expressed his disappointment with the Hindi film industry, reiterated his stance, calling it "toxic". Earlier, Anurag told …

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2 weeks, 6 days ago

Gautham Menon: My comments on anti-caste films were blown out of proportion

The Hindu

Seasoned Tamil filmmaker Gautham Vasudev Menon said his comments on anti-caste films were “blown out of proportion.” Recently, in a YouTube interview, Gautham’s opinion on the surge of films critiquing the caste system in India triggered a debate on social media. The fact that the problem doesn’t exist now makes the filmmakers set such stories in the 80s and 90s,” …

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3 weeks ago

Anurag Kashyap on Feeling Like an Outsider in Bollywood and an Insider in the South

Deccan Chronicle

Director-turned-actor Anurag Kashyap recently addressed some hard-hitting questions during a roundtable conference with Deccan Chronicle. From his shift towards South Indian cinema to feeling like an outsider in Bollywood, Kashyap was candid about his evolving career and industry observations.Currently presenting the Hindi version of the Malayalam film Footage, Kashyap attended a special preview of its extended trailer alongside cast members …

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3 weeks ago

Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani & Delhi Belly actress Poorna Jagannathan recalls facing ‘intense ageism’ in the Hindi film industry: ‘I just felt

Firstpost

Poorna Jagannathan found critical acclaim in Hollywood with her role as Safar Khan, a Pakistani-American whose son is jailed in a murder case Actor Poorna Jagannathan, known for The Night Of and Never Have I Ever, says she would have loved to work in more Hindi films post her debut with Delhi Belly but the intense ageism that she encountered …

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3 weeks ago

From the India Today archives (1992) | Anupam Kher: Bollywood's crusader-in-chief

India Today

All his life has been spent in the pursuit of a single goal, the National Award for Best Actor. Besides, voicing a widespread opinion, Taran Adarsh, editor of industry journal Trade Guide, says that while magazines do not have the right to print trash,’ ‘neither does Kher have the right to slap someone". Instead, thrashing Kher off the stage, he …

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3 weeks, 5 days ago

‘In this industry, anything is possible’

Deccan Chronicle

Harshvardhan Rane has an almost Zen energy – he’s unaffected by the praise coming his way, even though it’s a decade late. The actor’s 2016 film Sanam Teri Kasam, which was written off as a colossal flop on its release, is being hailed as a super hit on its re-release. The film has minted `50 crore at the BO and …

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1 month ago

Dev Mohan talks about new films, language barriers, challenges: I don’t want to repeat myself, even if it’s a sweet spot

Hindustan Times

Actor Dev Mohan had a debut most could only dream of in 2020 with the Malayalam film Sufiyum Sujatayum. Dev, who has since also debuted in Telugu, talks to Hindustan Times about finding his footing as an actor, his upcoming films, his take on how the Malayalam film industry can balance critical and box office success, and more. Challenges in …

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1 month ago

Aamir Khan says he felt sad about box office failure of son Junaid Khan's Loveyapa: ‘Mujhe laga film acchi hai’

Hindustan Times

Aamir on Loveyapa's box office failure When asked about his views on his son Junaid’s film Loveyapa, Aamir said, “Nahi chali woh film, unfortunately. Mujhe laga film acchi hai aur Junaid ne bhi accha kaam kiya hai lekin voh film nahi chali.” Aamir revealed that as a father, he was 10 times more stressed over Junaid’s film than he typically …

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1 month ago

Ideas Of India 2025: Aamir Khan Says He Hasn't Charged Actor Fee For The Last 20 Years

ABP News

Ideas of India 2025: Aamir Khan has changed industry standards over the last thirty-seven years. The megastar, who will turn sixty next month, spoke about his successes, failures, actor fee, 'Loveyapa' and the tag of 'perfectionist' at ABP Network's Ideas of India Summit 2025. When Aamir Khan was asked about how he has managed to experiment with his roles in …

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1 month ago

Anurag Kashyap says Indian theatres ‘destroy’ his movie-watching experience

Hindustan Times

Director Anurag Kashyap has been vocal about his disappointment with Bollywood. The director had earlier said that he is leaving the Hindi film industry to go make films in the South. In a new interview with Forbes, the director has now talked about how Indian theatres have come to ‘destroy’ his movie-watching experience and so he watches films mostly at …

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1 month ago

10 Years of Badlapur: Did You Know? Nawazuddin Siddiqui Wasn’t Given Any Written Dialogue & Improvised Everything!

Deccan Chronicle

Nawazuddin Siddiqui is one of the most legendary actors in the Indian film industry. But did you know that Nawazuddin Siddiqui wasn’t given any written dialogues in the film & Improvised Everything on his own? Nawazuddin Siddiqui’s performance in Badlapur was truly one of his finest, making the film an unforgettable thriller. Today, as Badlapur completes 10 years, his performance …

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1 month, 1 week ago

‘96’ director C Prem Kumar reveals Vijay Sethupathi-starrer was originally written for Abhishek Bachchan

The Hindu

Remember Ram and Jaanu, the star-crossed lovers from 96? At the 7th edition of the Indian Screenwriters Conference hosted by the Screenwriters Association of India, Prem revealed, “’96’ was originally written for Hindi cinema, and I wanted to pitch it to Abhishek Bachchan, but I didn’t have contacts!” Starring Vijay Sethupathi and Trisha Krishnan, the 2018 blockbuster followed the reunion …

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‘Dhoom Dhaam’ movie review: Yami Gautam, Pratik Gandhi are ineffective in this screwball comedy

The Hindu

Bollywood’s current solution to its lack of profitable new films has come in the form of re-releases. Possibly in the same vein, and maybe taking heavy inspiration from the character-driven comedies of the time, Netflix’s latest film Dhoom Dhaam attempts a fresh offering at a screwball rom-com, but ends up being a rehash of borrowed tropes and predictable plotlines. In …

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1 month, 1 week ago

Nidhhi Agerwal can't wait for the world to see Hari Hara Veera Mallu, The Raja Saab: ‘Only doing films I believe in’

Hindustan Times

When Puri Jagannadh’s iSmart Shankar was released in 2019, Nidhhi Agerwal was all anyone could talk about. While she acted with Silambarasan TR, Ravi Mohan, and Udhayanidhi Stalin after that in Tamil, she turned down Telugu films, acting only in Mahesh Babu’s nephew Ashok Galla’s launch vehicle, Hero, in 2022. Nidhhi Agerwal will soon be seen in Hari Hara Veera …

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1 month, 3 weeks ago

For Me, Important Films Are Not Tamasha, Rockstar, Highway But...: Imtiaz Ali

ABP News

Jaipur: Films that you make are like houses that you live in on rent but the ones that you grew up watching are your own, says filmmaker Imtiaz Ali who would defend "Sholay" over his movies "Rockstar" or "Tamasha" any day. Ali, whose films have a fandom of their own, particularly "Rockstar" and "Tamasha", said these films may not have …

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1 month, 3 weeks ago

For me, important films are those I saw when I was not a filmmaker: Imtiaz Ali

Hindustan Times

Jaipur, Films that you make are like houses that you live in on rent but the ones that you grew up watching are your own, says filmmaker Imtiaz Ali who would defend "Sholay" over his movies "Rockstar" or "Tamasha" any day. For me, important films are those I saw when I was not a filmmaker: Imtiaz Ali Ali, whose films …

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1 month, 3 weeks ago

North vs South cinema debate great for clickbait, but there's no reality to it: Huma Qureshi

Hindustan Times

New Delhi, Dismissing the ongoing North versus South cinema debate, actor Huma Qureshi says rather than engaging in these "petty" divisions, the Indian film industry should unite to create its own versions of hit global franchises like "Avatar", "Squid Game" and "Money Heist". North vs South cinema debate great for clickbait, but there's no reality to it: Huma Qureshi According …

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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Anurag Basu says Hindi film industry is 'as young as' Korea's: ‘Our films are only seen by Indians’

Hindustan Times

Filmmaker Anurag Basu has compared the Hindi film industry to the Korean film industry, calling both of them 'young'. Speaking with news agency ANI, Anurag said that Indian films are only seen by us, whereas Korean films "have a global audience." What Anurag Basu said about Hindi film industry Speaking with ANI, Anurag said, "I think world cinema is noticing …

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1 month, 3 weeks ago

'Deva' movie review: Style sans substance

New Indian Express

In his hero-entry scene in Deva, Shahid Kapoor, in a buzz cut and a stubble, thrusts his pelvis to ‘Are Diwano Mujhe Pehchano’ from Don. In the desperation to attain mass appeal, the angry young Bachchan has become the new cardboard cutout of every deviant and volatile protagonist in Hindi cinema. In an interview, Javed Akhtar eloquently described his creation: …

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'Deva' review: Shahid Kapoor’s livewire act can’t salvage this slow burnout

New Indian Express

In his hero-entry scene in Deva, Shahid Kapoor, in a buzz cut and a stubble, thrusts his pelvis to ‘Are Diwano Mujhe Pehchano’ from Don. In the desperation to attain mass appeal, the angry young Bachchan has become the new cardboard cutout of every deviant and volatile protagonist in Hindi cinema. In an interview, Javed Akhtar eloquently described his creation: …

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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Deva Twitter review: Shahid Kapoor wins praise for his role in the ‘absolute banger’ action movie, but...

Live Mint

Deva Twitter review: Shahid Kapoor has won praise for his role in the ‘absolute banger’ action thriller movie, but users have pointed out the similarity its opening scene shares with the Malayalam film Mumbai Police. Shahid Kapoor delivers a career-defining performance as the fierce & unhinged cop, and Rosshan Andrrews crafts an absolute banger of an action thriller! “Deva Fantastic …

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1 month, 3 weeks ago

With ₹1000-crore loss and 223 flops, 2024 spelled one of the worst years for Tamil cinema

Hindustan Times

Though Tamil cinema celebrated the success of several movies in 2024 like Amaran, Maharaja and Garudan, the year was, in fact, one of the most disappointing ones for the Tamil film industry. Dominos fall One of the major factors attributed to the ₹1000 crore loss by producers is the fact that numerous big budget films - with stars like Suriya, …

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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Bollywood’s nostalgia play: Re-releases risk losing steam

Live Mint

NEW DELHI : Old is gold, they say—but maybe not always? Re-releases of beloved hits like Rockstar, Tumbbad, and Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani have struck gold at the box office. Read this | Web show sequels top streaming charts, mirror box-office trends Consider this: Rockstar earned ₹10 crore and Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani raked in ₹15 crore during their re-releases. …

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2 months ago

Naseeruddin Shah Calls Bollywood’s Portrayal of India 2025 A Potential Tragedy

ABP News

Kozhikode: Actor Naseeruddin Shah believes cinema's most important function is to be the record of its times but he is worried that it would a "big tragedy" if future generations look at Bollywood movies to understand India of now. Shah, known for his powerful performances in films such as "Nishant", "Aakrosh", "Sparsh" and "Masoom", was speaking at the ongoing eighth …

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2 months ago

'I am not driven by the genre of the film': Kiruthiga Udhayanidhi on returning to rom-com with Kadhalikka Neramillai

Hindustan Times

Kiruthiga Udhayanidhi seems to have found her niche in Tamil cinema with her fourth directorial. Happy with the film’s reception, Kiruthiga, the wife of Tamil Nadu Deputy Chief Minister, Udhayanidhi Stalin, and daughter-in-law of Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin, is down-to-earth and acknowledges that she still has a lot to learn as a director. I still feel like I …

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2 months ago

Ram Gopal Varma vows to 'wash away cinema sins of past few years' with new film titled Syndicate

Hindustan Times

Filmmaker Ram Gopal Varma has said that he will ‘wash away’ all his ‘cinema sins’ from the ‘past few years’ with his new film. Ram Gopal Varma has announced his new film, Syndicate. In a post shared on X, Varma explained the conceptual evolution behind Syndicate, noting that while street gangs were a significant threat in India in the past, …

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2 months ago

I became drunk on my own success: Ram Gopal Varma on career after 'Satya'

Hindustan Times

Mumbai, Filmmaker Ram Gopal Varma said he cried while watching "Satya" when it re-released last week after 27 years because he realised he had become drunk on its success and his later films, gimmicky and with shock value, didn't have the same "honesty and integrity". I became drunk on my own success: Ram Gopal Varma on career after 'Satya' Varma, …

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2 months ago

Anurag Kashyap dropped a truth bomb about Bollywood - everyone missed it!

New Indian Express

Everyone latched onto Anurag Kashyap's headline-grabbing criticisms of Bollywood's star system and studio executives in his recent interview with The Hollywood Reporter India. But buried around minute 44 of the video lay a golden nugget nearly everyone missed – a revelation that might hold the key to Indian cinema's future. It shows how a single producer's vision, persistence, and perhaps …

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2 months, 1 week ago

1975: Year of ‘Sholay’, ‘Deewar’, ‘Nishant’ and more, when creativity peaked in Hindi cinema

Hindustan Times

New Delhi, It was a standout year, and not just in Indian politics. 1975, the year of the Emergency, spelt gold for Hindi cinema with memorable films such as “Sholay”, "Deewar", "Aandhi" and "Nishant" making their way to theatres. 1975: Year of ‘Sholay’, ‘Deewar’, ‘Nishant’ and more, when creativity peaked in Hindi cinema Fifty years on, they live on in …

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2 months, 1 week ago

Is Hindi cinema losing its theatre-going crowd?

India Today

Once upon a time, signboards on top of cinema hall ticket counters screamed ‘HOUSEFULL’, in all-caps. Corrective measures are being taken to actually rectify the mistakes that were committed earlier.” Trade analyst Akkshay Rathie spoke to India Today Digital about the ‘significant reduction’ of Hindi film releases. But then, the audience was ruthless earlier too,” said Taran Adarsh, further adding, …

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2 months, 1 week ago

The Hindu Lit for Life | Director Hariharan on his book on Kamal Haasan

The Hindu

In 2009, Kamal Haasan presented a screenwriting course at IIT-Madras and wanted to start a full-fledged film school. But as a film study scholar, I am more interested in the why, for I believe that film students need to understand the atmosphere in which a certain work is done. I love Kamal Haasan’s films because he sets context in his …

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2 months, 1 week ago

Why Hollywood will be looking to Superman and Snow White to rescue it in India

Live Mint

For Hollywood movies in India, 2024 was among the worst in about a decade because of an overkill of brands like Avengers and big franchises failing to bring in the audience. That was the first year since 2015—excluding the pandemic-affected years of 2020 and 2021—that Hollywood movies failed to cross the ₹1,000 crore mark at the box office in India, …

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2 months, 1 week ago

Yuvraj Singh's father slams Hindi films, actors, calls Taare Zameen Par rubbish

India Today

Yograj Singh, former cricketer, coach, and father of cricketer Yuvraj Singh, shared his views on parenting in a new interview, dismissing Aamir Khan's Taare Zameen Par as a "wahiyat" film. When asked about Aamir Khan's 2007 film Taare Zameen Par, which highlights the uniqueness of every child and the importance of good parenting, Yograj bluntly said, "Badi hi wahiyat film …

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2 months, 1 week ago

Indian cinema sees 3% decline in business in 2024; Hindi films' share decreases, Hollywood movies suffer worst

Hindustan Times

Box office report card On Monday, Ormax Media released the Box Office Report: 2024. It stated that the Indian box office grossed ₹11,833 crore in 2024, becoming the second-best year of all time at the Indian box office, trailing behind the collections of 2023. Despite a marginal 3% decline compared to the previous year, 2024 still stands as the second-highest-grossing …

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2 months, 1 week ago

Indian cinema sees 3% decline in business in 2024; Hindi films' share decreases, Hollywood movies suffer worst

Hindustan Times

Box office report card On Monday, Ormax Media released the Box Office Report: 2024. It stated that the Indian box office grossed ₹11,833 crore in 2024, becoming the second-best year of all time at the Indian box office, trailing behind the collections of 2023. Despite a marginal 3% decline compared to the previous year, 2024 still stands as the second-highest-grossing …

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