Year after year, Malayalam cinema throws stunning surprises at us. 2022 was no exception.
I spent almost all my life trying to figure out how anyone could express so many shades of human feeling in her voice, wonders Subhash K Jha.
'And you put your heart and soul into your work, even if it takes longer, slowly and surely, people will start recognising that about you.' 'There's no need to get caught up in the noise and PR game.'
'We needed a tall and handsome actor to play a key role. Bobby fit the bill.'
'This is a historic moment for India.'
'We start shooting in January and will complete in April.'
CODA, a remake of the 2016 French-Belgian film La Famille Belier, tells the story of a 17-year-old aspiring singer, who is the only hearing member of a deaf family.
'That innocent viewer, who would meekly lap up anything you served him, does not exist any more.'
'This is Shah Rukh's comeback film and the last thing they'd want is to offend anyone.'
'It is about Akbar and the battle of succession among his sons.'
'It was heartbreaking. We couldn't see him like that.'
'You cannot change destiny. I have no regrets in life.'
'I am taking my mom to a leopard resort in Rajasthan, with our family and some of her friends.'
'Shekhar is always exploring. Films are not his only passion though I wish it was.'
The film is being submitted for BAFTA members' consideration in all categories including Best Film, Director, Adapted Screenplay, Leading Actress and Film Not in the English Language.
'Why would I be offended by being compared with my mom?'
'Qala is the only film in my career where I will be taking baby steps.'
'This movie gives a message to live in harmony and make this world a better place to live in.'
'No matter how old or ill you may be, your thirst to excel as an actor remains intact.'