English Vinglish

Amit Trivedi on the art of finding a balance between composing for film narratives and making hit songs

In an exclusive interview with Firstpost, music composer Amit Trivedi talks about composing for film narratives, why he rises above industry diktats, and the reason behind romantic songs enjoying an instant connect.

Nerkonda Paarvai director H Vinoth and actress Shraddha Srinath on working with Ajith, and remaking Pink

Nerkonda Paarvai director H Vinoth talks about whether he changed the sensibilities of Pink to sit the Tamil audience, and his upcoming Thala 60 with Ajith.

Sridevi's death leaves Bollywood bereft of a superstar — and a truly brilliant, transformative actress

There was a time when, if you wanted your heroine to do comedy and pull the rug out from under the hero's feet, there was only one actress you could turn to. And that was what made Sridevi so special.

Boney Kapoor on Sujata Kumar's demise: Sridevi always told me she was a dignified lady, full of warmth

Suchitra Krishnamoorthi on late sister Sujata Kumar: Will miss her quiet wisdom as much as her raucous laughter

English Vinglish actress Sujata Kumar passes away after battling cancer; family releases statement on Twitter

Sujata Kumar, fondly remembered for playing Sridevi's sibling in English Vinglish has died of cancer, said her sister Suchitra Krishnamoorthi

Sholay's Radha to Shashi in English Vinglish, Indian cinema has largely denied its women the right of choice

So many Indian films have hinted at the possibility of freedom, hope, love and happiness for female characters stuck in desperate, unhappy situations but have stopped short of an all-out breaking away from those binding circumstances

Sridevi, Shashi Kapoor to be honoured at New York Indian Film Festival with English Vinglish, Heat and Dust screenings

The New York Indian Film Festival opens on 7 May with Nude, a Marathi-language film directed by Ravi Jadhav.

Playlist: Sridevi's most memorable songs over the years, from 'Naino Me Sapna' to 'Navrai Majhi'

After Vyjayanthimala, Waheeda Rahman and Hema Malini, it was Sridevi who held the torch of dancing divas in Bollywood, high and bright.

Sridevi passes away: How an avid Madhuri Dixit fan fell for her most celebrated rival's celestial calmness

I was never a Sridevi fan. But with repeat viewing of her films and much later, a first-hand interaction with the late actress, I found in her what I could never see in Madhuri Dixit.