It was a turbulent year for Bollywood as naysayers and haters got busy writing off the Hindi film industry.
But if one chooses to see the glass half full, there are quite a few silver linings too.
As 2022 readies to bid adieu, the 10 high points of the year.
Deepika Padukone: Face of India
From jury duties at Cannes to unveiling the FIFA World Cup at the final to brand ambassador of luxury brands like Louis Vuitton and Cartier to receiving honours at the TIME 100 Impact Awards, Deepika’s worldwide fame had proud desis like Malaika Arora exclaiming ‘eternal trendsetter’ while sharing pictures of the star’s endorsements at international airports on social media.
Some folks can focus on the colour of her bikini in Pathaan, but we agree with Malla, wardrobe choice at the Lusail stadium notwithstanding.
Kapil Sharma gets serious
There’s more to Kapil Sharma than pedestrian jokes. His surprisingly self-deprecating wit and personal admissions on the Netflix special Kapil Sharma: I’m Not Done Yet revealed the human behind the humourist.
Even so, nobody could have envisioned the garrulous comedian in the part of a food delivery guy under tremendous financial duress until he bowled critics over with his realistic performance
in Zwigato. Directed by Nandita Das, the drama has won rave reviews for Sharma’s surprise package at the Toronto Film Festival and International Film Festival of Kerala.
This story is from the Jan 2023 edition of GLOBAL MOVIE MAGAZINE.
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'I Don't Think I've Made It'
'It's taken me very long to get my foot into the door. But the kind of work or central roles that I want are still few.'
'I No Longer Need To Work For Money'
Known for her work in film and television, Parul Gulati seamlessly transitions between her on-screen characters and entrepreneurial ventures. As the driving force behind a thriving hair extensions business, Nish Hair, she has carved out a niche that blends her passion for beauty with astute business acumen.
'I WANTED TO BEAT PEOPLE UP...'
'Suddenly the audience pool feels bigger, like everyone is watching everything now.' 'It's no longer limited in terms of boundaries, like a state or a language.' 'Whether it's a series, a movie or even a Korean film, the audience has access to all of it.' 'Slowly, the boundaries are blurring, so that's great for actors.'
'At Times, Life Has Better Plans For You'
'You have to keep working hard.' 'The universe sees that in you and the higher power puts those opportunities in your way.'
The Best Places to Travel in September
September is the unsung hero of travel months: The busiest vacation season has come and gone, places are less crowded because kids are back in school, and as a result, prices on airfare, accommodations, and even attractions have dropped. It's the perfect time to pay a visit to locations that are usually swarming with tourists and enjoy some serious natural beauty, luxury hotels, outdoor adventures, and more than a few glasses of wine.
'I AM GETTING 1,000 CALLS EVERY DAY'
I am 7 feet and 7 inches tall.'
'We've Already Outlined What To Do In Our Next Films'
\"You can expect bohut kuch. Our dreams are big about the larger plan.'
'I think because India is a bigger country and Bollywood is such a well-oiled machine, the star thing has become so much bigger than the actor thing.'
Film-maker Asim Abbasi has been on the forefront of the Pakistani industry since the success of his 2018 film, Cake. In 2019, Pakistan sent Cake as its official entry for the Best International Film Oscar. Two years later, Abbasi was back with his explosive feminist series Churails, backed by India's Zindagi channel and Producer Shailja Kejriwal.
'I Want TO DO A K-Drama'
'I want to be in Korea doing a love story, full of romance.'
"Mom Was Very Scared Of..."
'When my mom saw my performance in Dhoka, she loved it.' 'She said, \"I don't know why I stopped you for so many years. Ab jaa beta, jee le apni zindagi\".\"
