Aseem Chhabra

The first Pakistani to win an Oscar jazzes it up

Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy's next film is about aging Pakistani musicians who get a second chance because of jazz.

'India is full of mysteries'

'We are dealing with a size of the world that equaled England and France combined. We are talking about 250 years of history.' Sultans of Deccan India, 1500-1700: Opulence and Fantasy -- a first of its kind exhibition anywhere in the world -- opened at the Met, April 20. Aseem Chhabra spoke to Navina Haykel, the curator of the show.

'I don't like the Indian style of acting'

After working on Mr India and Sagar, Partho Sen-Gupta left to study filmmaking in France at 26. He returns with the dark and moody Sunrise.

The Indian and Pakistani behind one of 2015's most important films

Hemal Trivedi, a Hindu filmmaker originally from India, and Mohammed Ali Naqvi, a Muslim from Pakistan have made one of this year's most talked about films.

Saying goodbye to America's best TV show

'That Mad Men is currently the best-written show and quite unlike anything else out there is an understatement.'

'I am dying to play a negative character'

Arjun Mathur recounts his journey as an actor in Bollywood.

10 remarkably SEXY films to watch this Valentine's Day!

Skip Fifty Shades of Grey. Watch these well-made films recommended by Aseem Chhabra.

10 remarkably SEXY films to watch this Valentine's Day!

'I never owned even a suit before the Oscars'

Three films and one TV show old Suraj Sharma is glad that an acting career means he is not behind a desk. Aseem Chhabra finds out that despite a life that can be heady Suraj hasn't lost sight of reality

Why every parent must watch Boyhood

'In Boyhood, I saw the father that I had been to my son: Not always perfect, but never giving up on the child I helped to bring to this world.'

Pravasi Special: The forgotten souls of India

Can India really succeed when it leaves some of its underprivileged so far behind that they simply do not matter, asks Aseem Chhabra

Top 11 Foreign Language Films, 2014

Beautiful movies, from across the world.

The NEW Way to know Bollywood's stars up close, and personal!

Twitter broke down the barrier between movie stars and their fans, says Aseem Chhabra.

The Top 11 English Films of 2014

From Boyhood to The Grand Budapest Hotel, we've seen some brilliant cinema this year.

'17 hits in 3 years is a record no one else has achieved'

'It is ironic that the guy who set the standard of stardom was forgotten. It was his death that made us remember him again.'

'Indians need to grow up'

'67 years after India gained independence, its people still get offended by the slightest issues in films.'

'PK is probably one of my most difficult roles'

'My biggest challenge was getting into the head of the character.' Aamir Khan talks about his big release, PK.

'If God hates gays, then why are we so cute?'

'As some of the marchers shouted, "Hum apna adhikar mangte, nahin kisi se bheekh mangte, (we are fighting for our rights; we are not beggars)," the message of the parade was clear.'

'Medha Jalota was beautiful and very charming'

'Medha had been so alive, smiling in the pictures she posted on Facebook and the comments she left on my profile page. I did not think she would leave us so soon.'

Why you should head to Goa RIGHT NOW!

'One afternoon, I spotted Karan Johar and film critic Rajeev Masand having tea with Nina Gupta, the head of NFDC, and barged into their meeting.' Aseem Chhabra's IFFI diaries...