Subhash K Jha

Stories by Subhash K Jha

'Laapataa Ladies Right Film To Represent India

'Laapataa Ladies Right Film To Represent India

Rediff.com   26 Sep 2024

'Indian life is full of chaos. So it captures the cultural chaos quite beautifully and lightly.'

Oscars: Why Laapataa Ladies Was Selected

Oscars: Why Laapataa Ladies Was Selected

Rediff.com   25 Sep 2024

'Everyone should understand that Laapataa Ladies is not the only best film in India.' 'It is one of the best films out of these 29 entries.'

'For The Longest Time, I Avoided Acting'

'For The Longest Time, I Avoided Acting'

Rediff.com   19 Sep 2024

'I had got some offers from the South and most of them were negative roles.' 'I used to think that whatever I would play, the character would stay inside me and corrupt my value system.' 'So I was very scared of getting out of character, especially negative roles.'

'Why Must I Put My Head On A Chopper?'

'Why Must I Put My Head On A Chopper?'

Rediff.com   18 Sep 2024

'Once in a while, I flirt with the idea of direction.' 'If I direct, it will be a human story that touches me.' 'I'm nervous of forcing myself into making a socially relevant film.'

'Popular Cinema Has Spoiled Us'

'Popular Cinema Has Spoiled Us'

Rediff.com   17 Sep 2024

'We think life will also have a happy ending, but for some people, it is not a happy ending... especially the victims and their family of any crime.'

'He Was The Most Complete Human Being I Know'

'He Was The Most Complete Human Being I Know'

Rediff.com   17 Sep 2024

'Outside the house, he was this iconic deified figure.' 'Inside, he was a sorted-out, genial householder, always ready to lend a patient ear to our problems.'

'Border Is My Aadhar Card'

'Border Is My Aadhar Card'

Rediff.com   13 Sep 2024

The sequel to J P Dutta's Border has its fair share of controversy surrounding it.

'Nothing Can Keep Akshay Down'

'Nothing Can Keep Akshay Down'

Rediff.com   12 Sep 2024

'Mohanlal and Akshay are two actors who trust me implicitly.'

'I Like Being On The Brink Every Day'

'I Like Being On The Brink Every Day'

Rediff.com   9 Sep 2024

'I want to make it on my own. But could you tell me where to start?'

'Captain Sharan Praised Me'

'Captain Sharan Praised Me'

Rediff.com   5 Sep 2024

'He told me he was very happy to see the realistic portrayal of the cockpit too.' 'His wife told me that I carried the same kind of personality as her husband in my performance.'

'You Grow Apart From Those Who Were Part Of Your Life Earlier'

'You Grow Apart From Those Who Were Part Of Your Life Earlier'

Rediff.com   4 Sep 2024

'One person says let us move ahead, the other doesn't want to.'

#MeToo: 'Let The Exploitation Stop!'

#MeToo: 'Let The Exploitation Stop!'

Rediff.com   2 Sep 2024

'Women, come out and speak.'

'There Is A Fear Of Disappearing'

'There Is A Fear Of Disappearing'

Rediff.com   30 Aug 2024

'God can you get work, but once you get it, you have to do it with honesty and put your 100 percent into it.'

'I'm Forever In Awe Of Karan Johar'

'I'm Forever In Awe Of Karan Johar'

Rediff.com   27 Aug 2024

'There's really the kindest soul hidden inside this genius businessman.'

'Happier Performances Are Usually Ignored'

'Happier Performances Are Usually Ignored'

Rediff.com   23 Aug 2024

'If people think that films that are happy or light, or comedy or romance are not substantial, that's not true.' 'I was really happy when this award was given for Thiruchitrambalam because it highlights that.'

Victor Banerjee Gets A Stroke, Recovers

Victor Banerjee Gets A Stroke, Recovers

Rediff.com   21 Aug 2024

'My doctors have told me that I will not be on my feet for at least a month.'

'When It Happened To Me, I Was Shocked'

'When It Happened To Me, I Was Shocked'

Rediff.com   20 Aug 2024

'I have had my share of unpleasant situations being a woman, like so many other actors have gone through.' 'I took it in my stride because I knew it happens.' 'What saved me was what my mother used to say: Education.'

'Everyday Is A Struggle'

'Everyday Is A Struggle'

Rediff.com   19 Aug 2024

'It's a struggle for everybody, even established people are struggling.'

'It Scares Me To Be In Such Situations'

'It Scares Me To Be In Such Situations'

Rediff.com   19 Aug 2024

'If you are old enough to rape, you are old enough to be punished.'

'I Am Over The Moon'

'I Am Over The Moon'

Rediff.com   17 Aug 2024

'What a beautiful journey this film has had!'