It wasn’t until being rejected for a role in ‘Dhobi Ghat‘ (2008) that the vastly talented Sharib Hashmi knew he wanted to pursue acting full time. A call from YRF’s Shanoo Sharma for a brief part in ‘Jab Tak Hai Jaan,’ 4 years later, gave wings to his aspirations, turning things around forever. It was also ...
It wasn’t until being rejected for a role in ‘Dhobi Ghat‘ (2008) that the vastly ...
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Some memories of my growing up have stayed with me not because they were fantastic but because they formed the keystones of my life’s philosophies and ways I chose to live it. Their influence was so strong that even today, I inadvertently replay those images in split seconds before following them with my actions. Most ...
Some memories of my growing up have stayed with me not because they were fantastic ...
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With a growing list of films shot on smartphones, the handheld is gradually becoming an increasingly popular choice among filmmakers, with budgetary constraints. Often times, though, it might serve as the perfect device to tell a story. Indie director Jake Thomas, who shot his recently released Shedding (2019) entirely on an iPhone, breaks down the filming process ...
With a growing list of films shot on smartphones, the handheld is gradually becoming an increasingly ...
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At Flickside, your window to the inner workings of filmmaking, we’re always looking for industry insiders to share their knowledge in a bid to help others break in. Today, we reached out to Australian screenwriter and filmmaker Claire J. Harris who very recently received her first paycheck as a screenwriter for an upcoming Netflix series ...
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Ever wanted to make a film but doubted yourself or felt you don’t have the resources in place? Or are just bogged down by the enormity of bringing it all together? Here’s some inspiration from Emmy Award winner Gairo Cuevas, who shares his filmmaking journey with us — the doubts, the challenges, the fears. He breaks down ...
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Today for Flick inSide, writer, director Sudhish Kamath writes about three films that are solid lessons in filmmaking for someone with minimal to no budget at hand. These are pathbreaking as much for their technique and approach as for their immersive content. Add them to your watchlist and get on your way to zero-budget filmmaking! So you’ve ...
Today for Flick inSide, writer, director Sudhish Kamath writes about three films that are solid lessons ...
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Today for Flick inSide, independent filmmaker Aditi Banerjee writes about the misconstrued portrayal of the ‘modern’ Indian woman on the small screen. With her upcoming web series Happily Ever After, she hopes to present a more realistic picture and address gender bias. A woman enters in a neat, pleated saree, climbs down a marble staircase and exchanges ...
Today for Flick inSide, independent filmmaker Aditi Banerjee writes about the misconstrued portrayal of the ...
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Ayushmann Khurrana is at the top of his game right now. And when I say top, I don’t mean an actor with a few hits alone in his arsenal. He’s one of the ‘consistent’ few, who’s wisely worked his way up prioritising scripts — meaningful, clutter-breaking and his love for celluloid over everything else. The actor ...
Ayushmann Khurrana is at the top of his game right now. And when I say ...
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Today for Flick inSide, writer, director Amit Mehra, who’s been in the industry for 30 years now, shares his experience of what it is like to exist alongside the big guns of the industry and hold your own. Since 1990, he has worked across motion pictures, television, media and advertising. Working when you are older is a ...
Today for Flick inSide, writer, director Amit Mehra, who’s been in the industry for 30 years ...
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It’s always a pleasure to have writer-director Sandeep Mohan share his experiences, both as a filmmaker and a storyteller, with us. Today, he writes exclusively for Flickside, streamlining the movie-making process and sharing tips around how to prepare yourself for the journey. If you’re venturing into filmmaking for the first time or don’t know where to get ...
It’s always a pleasure to have writer-director Sandeep Mohan share his experiences, both as a ...
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Director Harpreet Kaur shares her journey into the world of filmmaking — early memories of her love for the lens, her fascination for storytelling and how that eventually shaped her career as a documentarian and filmmaker — with Flickside. Her two prominent works – The Widow Colony and A Little Revolution have earned her much recognition ...
Director Harpreet Kaur shares her journey into the world of filmmaking — early memories of her ...
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It’s hard to come by actors who can pull off every genre — crime to comedy, with equal conviction and ease. The abundantly gifted Jimmy Sheirgill, who’s come a long way from Maachis and dished out films as assorted as A Wednesday, Yahaan, Saheb Biwi aur Gangster, says this is just the beginning. In a ...
It’s hard to come by actors who can pull off every genre — crime to ...
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The name may not ring a bell with a casual movie goer but Sandeep Mohan is a respected name in the indie circuit. His first three films — Love Wrinkle-Free (2011), Hola Venky (2014) and Shreelancer (2017) were warmly embraced by critics. Sandeep’s unconventional style (in how he brings cinema to people) and flair for storytelling have found emotional ...
The name may not ring a bell with a casual movie goer but Sandeep Mohan ...
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After assisting director Prakash Jha on films like Gangaajal and Rajneeti, LSR alum Alankrita Shrivastava debuted with Turning 30 in 2011. She, however, came to the forefront with the critically-acclaimed Lipstick Under My Burkha last year, which won several awards internationally (but came under fire with the censor board and released after much trouble back home). ...
After assisting director Prakash Jha on films like Gangaajal and Rajneeti, LSR alum Alankrita Shrivastava ...
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I’ve had a ginarmous crush on Ranbir Kapoor since Wake up Sid (2009), one of the better films from the early part of his career. He showed promise right from his first film. Sawariya. 2007. But it took me a couple of films to warm up to him. It was 2013 (October 3) when I ...
I’ve had a ginarmous crush on Ranbir Kapoor since Wake up Sid (2009), one of ...
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