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The hidden genius behind Roja, Bombay, Slumdog Millionaire was not A.R. Rahman alone. Meet the maestro's 'brother' and mathematics graduate who finished Ghajini at 3 am and never woke upH. Sridhar, the unsung hero behind iconic Indian film soundtracks like Roja and Bombay, was a legendary sound engineer who partnered with A...
R Madhavan reveals secret to his strong marriage with wife Sarita, opens up on trust, transparency and lasting loveActor R Madhavan attributes his enduring marriage to wife Sarita's unwavering support and understanding. He emphasizes transparency, honest...
Why Madhavan refused to hide marital status despite being told young married men did not become big stars: ‘I was not very comfortable….’Actor R. Madhavan chose to openly reveal his marriage early in his career, defying industry advice that it would harm his romantic hero ima...
When Aishwarya Rai left American TV host David Letterman speechless with her witty comeback to his question about Indians 'living with parents'A resurfaced 2005 clip from The Late Show with David Letterman is once again drawing admiration for Aishwarya Rai Bachchan’s composure and ...
Aishwarya Rai just learnt that she is the reason behind a marriage. Actress gifts him a lipstickAishwarya Rai captivated Paris Fashion Week, not just with her stunning appearance, but also through a heartwarming interaction. She deeply...
'I cried for my mother but couldn’t return': Ex-assistant director now drives Rapido to chase his filmmaking dreamsRatnam E M Kalra's Rapido ride turned extraordinary when he met Viraj Srivastav, a former assistant director on Zee TV's 'Qubool Hai.' Sriv...
Kamal Haasan invited to join the Academy to vote for the Oscars. This Bollywood actor will be joining him as co-voterThe Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has extended an invitation to Indian cinema legend Kamal Haasan to join its esteemed member...
That age-old conundrum: why are men paired with women half their age in films?Financiers, producers, and directors tell us that audiences don’t want to see female actors past a certain age in pivotal relationships – s...
'Thug Life' all set to arrive on OTT: When and where to stream Mani Ratnam's action extravaganzaMani Ratnam's Thug Life, starring Kamal Haasan, will release on June 5, 2025. The action drama will stream on Netflix after its theatrical ...
Jayam Ravi’s marriage on the rocks? Tamil star’s wife deletes his pics from InstagramKollywood actor Jayam Ravi, recognized by Hindi-speaking viewers for portraying the lead in Mani Ratnam’s epic film ‘Ponniyin Selvan’, is s...
Trisha hits back at 'Leo' co-star Mansoor Ali Khan over 'sexist & repulsive' commentsIn 'Leo', which released last month, Trisha starred as Sathya opposite Vijay's character of Parthi/ Leo.
‘RRR’, ‘PS-1’ & ‘Kantara’: 2022 was the year when south Indian cinema rose, roared and reaped BO goldFor international moviegoers, the menu is no longer restricted to dubbed Shah Rukh Khan films.
How Hindu were the Cholas? DMK, BJP fight it outThe debate started when filmmaker Vetrimaran speaking in the context of recently released Mani Ratnam's Ponniyin Selvan, a movie based on K...
Want to be all those people I can never be in real-life, says Chiyaan Vikram on his unconventional film choicesThe actor, whose real name is Kennedy John Victor, said art was always an escape for him from his rigid upbringing.
Happy birthday, Mani Ratnam! From ‘Roja’ to ‘Raavanan’, 5 films that prove he is the master of visual storytellingMani Ratnam made his debut with the Kannada film ‘Pallavi Anu Pallavi’ in 1983.
Here's how global exposure is adding new colours to the Indian paletteFor colour experts, India can be an unpredictable market.
'Demons in Paradise' review: A spine-chilling testimony to rebel violence in Sri LankaThe 94-minute film, which had its world premiere at the Cannes film festival last May, is built on testimonies of former rebels.
Bollywood filmmakers love showcasing India & its beautiful destinations on celluloidIndia is beautifully celebrated on celluloid and most Bollywood filmmakers love to showcase our country in their film shoots!
- Chillar Party: Movie Review
Chillar Party is a perfect example of how a children's film need not be childish. Unmissable for children and must-watch for adults!
Influence of foreign films apparentPresident of the Federation of Film Societies of India (FFSI) Shyam Benegal, who is also one of the finest filmmakers India has produced, s...