Saibal Chatterjee

Naatu Naatu represents the collective craze for popcorn entertainment in a vast nation

From Jaane Bhi Do Yaaron and Mr India to Mandi, Kaushik leaves an indelible mark on Indian cinema

Bollywood has a long list of big-banner productions lined up for release

His films hinge on people who seek to break free from the tyranny of expectation. Defiantly, they go "nowhere"

The screen guises he donned, be it for Ray or other directors, projected a modern man vacillating between personal urges and social constraints

Isn't nepotism - or favouritism, if you will - a reality in every industry, every walk of life, and every line of work?

Saibal Chatterjee on the endearing actor who lit up the screen

Economic and social tensions run like a common thread through several of the films competing for Cannes' top prize this year

In India's cinematic imagination, the imposing structure always evoked romance, thrill and awe - three ingredients of a crowd-pleasing Hindi movie

Bollywood's fortunes might not hinge on Pakistani actors and singers, but the forced ban on them sends out a disturbing message