With menacing eyes, eccentric mannerisms and powerful acting, Ranveer Singh has upped his own ante as Delhi Sultan Alauddin Khilji in 'Padmaavat'. But the actor said it's a character whose ambitions and greed he does not relate to, even though he has his eyes on building a vast legacy of filmography to be proud of. After captivating cine-goers with his powerful performance in films like 'Goliyon Ki Raasleela Ram-Leela', 'Bajirao Mastani' and the latest 'Padmaavat', actor Ranv

Filmmaker Dinesh Vijan, who is busy with horror-comedy film 'Stree', said the audience is willing to see great films over merely picturesque locations. Asked if Bollywood is now focussing on content-driven films than just entertainers, Vijan told media, "I believe the audience's thinking has changed and I think we need to cater to that. I feel a good film always works." "It was a phase... Like I said, it is a new emerging India. So, we need to cater to that and obviously with

A still from the film Renowned Iranian filmmaker Majid Majidi believes that language is never a barrier for cinematic expression. And, with his next, 'Beyond The Clouds', he has taken that belief many notches higher by telling an Indian story in an Indian setting, with the crew also from our country. A year since Majid Majidi began his India sojourn with a mahurat shot of the film at Mumbai's Mukesh Mills, its trailer will be launched in the city today. Alongside him will be

Neeraj Pandey is a man of few words, who lets his films do the talking. He has successfully dabbled in writing, directing as well as producing films. With his fifth directorial venture, 'Aiyaary', all set to hit the screens, the director talks to BT about how writing is the most important aspect of filmmaking, why he likes keeping a low profile and how he doesn't feel that artistic expression is under any threat in the country. Excerpts... Is 'Aiyaary' a quintessential Neeraj

National Award winning actor Manoj Bajpayee, whose forthcoming release is Neeraj Pandey's 'Aiyaary', said the craft of acting can be taught but it needs relentless passion from the learner. Can acting be taught or does it come from the experiences of life? Manoj, whose application to the National School of Drama (NSD) was rejected multiple times, said, "I think the craft of acting can be taught. Yes, there's a lot we embrace from the experience of life and to a certain poin

If 2017 belonged to content-heavy, small-budget entertainers, the current year seems to be led by films heavy on star power and big budgets. With as many as 40 prominent films anticipating release in the remaining 11 months of 2018, Bollywood will witness a musical chair of sorts between various projects vying to find a suitable release window. After 'Padmaavat' announced its release date, Neeraj Pandey's 'Aiyaary', which was initially scheduled for a Republic Day release, pu

As planned, the Deepika Padukone, Shahid Kapoorand Ranveer Singh starrer 'Padmaavat', finally hit the theatres all across the country. The good news is, amidst all the controversy and tension; people have welcomed the historical drama with open arms. Most of the cine goers have given the Sanjay Leela Bhansali directorial the thumbs up. While Ranveer Singh's portrayal of Sultan Alauddin Khilji seems to have won over everyone, Deepika and Shahid's performances too were apprecia

For Jim Sarbh, who has been attracting positive reviews for his portrayal as a slave-general of Alauddin Khilji in 'Padmaavat', said working with a nuanced director like Sanjay Leela Bhansali who pays attention to detail, gave him an opportunity to try and be as good as the grand and beautiful frame. A theatre actor and a director himself, Sarbh, who has worked in films like 'Neerja' and 'A Death in the Gunj', and performed live in several plays including Kalki Koechlin's 'Th

After facing a lot of controversies and death threats, the makers of magnum opus 'Padmaavat'have finally screened the movie to a group of journalists in the national capital. While everyone was in praises for Ranveer Singh, Deepika Padukone and Shahid Kapoor's acting, they felt that the modifications recommended by the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) has made an adverse effect on the storyline of the movie. When asked if modifications play a spoil-sport in the stor

A publicity still of 'Welcome To New York' The trailer of 'Welcome To New York' ('WTNY'), which recently released, has already found plenty of takers online, thanks to its wacky, rib-tickling visuals that show two youngsters, whose journey to New York changes the course of their life. The film, touted to be India's first laugh riot in 3D, has been directed by Chakri Toleti. The ensemble cast includes names like Karan Johar, Sonakshi Sinha, Diljit Dosanjh, Riteish Deshmukh, Ra