Manoj Baypayee praises iffi
Stating that he believed the International Film Festival of India was a great vehicle to encourage India’s next generation of filmmakers, actor Manoj Bajpayee said that he believed the country could be a great force in entertainment.
Speaking at the closing ceremony of the 52nd edition of IFFI here, Bajpayee said, “I personally believe that the IFFI, organised by the government of India is a great vehicle to instigate and encourage new filmmakers and the coming generation of filmmakers. A country of such a huge population can be a great force in entertainment.”
Fairtalk - Piyush Mishra
‘You know I did my first play in school. My first professional theatre was in 1979 (Dilli Teri Baat Nirali). I have a sense of belonging and have a relationship with stage. I never knew what stage-fear is…never felt it. When I write, act in theatre, direct plays or other creative outlet that I have been exploring, I think I am meant for it. But I am not talented as an artiste, I am gifted.’
Dailytalk - Sham Mashalkar
‘In films, the scene which we are going to do is already pre-decided like in the film Bachna Ae Haseeno, one or one and a half months before, I got a welcome letter from YRF along with the script, chocolates and a bouquet. In TV, such things do not happen as the scenes change immediately. They tell us to mug everything up.’
Clooney on his 2018 accident
Actor George Clooney thought he would die in his 2018 motorbike crash. He was frustrated that people stopped to film him on the ground instead of helping.
Clooney shared, “If you’re in the public eye, what you realise when you feel it’s the last minute of your life is that, for some people, it’s just going to be entertainment for their Facebook page.”
“I’m a pretty positive guy, but that told me – clearly – that you really are here just for their entertainment,” he added.