With theatres shutting down, night clubs and restaurants closed and self-isolation being the latest key word, all eyes may just have turned to television.
Home-grown fare, international discoveries, brand new seasons of hugely anticipated series, Sukanya Verma lists her top 10 OTT shows.
'When you are crafting a story, it's always important to see how authentic that story is because if it is authentic and rooted, it will stand the test of time.'
Everything from casting, art direction, styling, dialogues and music of this dark comedy about a south Indian cowboy is near perfect.
Nikhil Siddhartha talks about his new film Karthikeya
Brilliant movies from China, Ethiopia, Austria and India line up for Mumbai.
'What happens at a time like this is that you always look up to someone for inspiration and strength.'
'God gave me a second chance to live and I had to make the most of it.'
Sukanya Verma salutes the late actor's spectacular cinematic legacy.
Nicholas Cage returns with Stolen, a predictable action thriller.
'There is much scope for ingenuity and inventiveness, and the stakes are very high.'
Some of Bollywood's top directors started very young.
The annual Toronto International Film Festival began on September 10.
'My first film put me in the spotlight as a commercial heroine. After that, I kept getting such films and I enjoyed them. Whatever I have learnt, I have learnt on the job through these films. I have also made mistakes like everyone but I have learnt from them and moved on.' Sonakshi Sinha gets us ready for Noor.
This one's a career-making performance for both actor Ryan Reynolds and director Daniel Espinosa.
'Discussions of favouritism and the #MeToo movement really unearthed a lot.' 'I really hope that these movements force people to look inwards and be nicer to each other.' 'But it's definitely not as bad as it's made out to be.'
Streaming a diverse range of moods and moments, these films are a fairly commendable effort if not always riveting, feels Sukanya Verma.
'That only a certain Mumbai story -- look at Salaam Bombay and Slumdog Millionaire for other examples -- gets made when an international audience is as much a target as the desi viewer, should invoke questions of representation,' notes Vikram Johri.
Despite the compelling plot, Kanithan is an uninspired action thriller that has little to offer, feels S Saraswathi.
Priyadarshan's new film lives up to its name.
Nikita Puri lists the best shows and films to watch online as you ace social distancing.
Donald Trump's new CIA pick hasn't been greeted with the avalanche of media gush that inevitably follows a woman who becomes the first among her gender to get a top job.
'India's worst fears have come true because the Pakistan investigating team has, obediently and dutifully, done its masters' bidding by giving a clean chit to Pakistan, the Jaish, the ISI and all other well known actors,' says Rajeev Sharma.
Does Manmarziyaan feature in your list?
Saptamasree Taskaraha is an enjoyable comic thriller, says Paresh C Palicha.
So many films have been made with Muslim characters. But how many have actually got them right?
Looking at the Hindi film heroine at her thrilling best.
Isn't It Romantic is about a New York woman hit on the head during a mugging. The impact leaves her feeling that she is in a rom-com.
Aseem Chhabra picks his favourite films from the recently concluded Berlin Film Festival.
With Chitiram Pesuthadi, Mysskin announced his arrival as a name to reckon with.
Here's a look at the Top 10 tweets from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.
A making-of video from a campaign shoot, where the actor used expletives and cuss words, went viral online. Now, the actor wants to take legal action.
Captain America: The Winter Soldier has action-packed entertainment, raves Paloma Sharma.
A look at Akki's history of recycled South Indian fare.
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