No great variants in genres of Indian cinema, says M. Night Shyamalan

Last Updated: Monday, May 27, 2013, 18:40

M. Night Shyamalan feels that Indian cinema is limited in its genres by being inclined towards "Shakespearean kinds of movement and plots" -- the reason why its audiences have not developed a taste for supernatural stories or films about aliens.

This ‘Daayan’ is for real as she reinvents the horror genre!

Last Updated: Tuesday, April 16, 2013, 17:37

Horror has given Bollywood a dream run!

Seenu Ramaswamy ventures into action genre

Last Updated: Monday, March 25, 2013, 19:43

After having made drama and romantic films, National Award-winning director Seenu Ramaswamy is set to make his first action movie.

Horror genre now respected, thanks to Bipasha: Suparn Verma

Last Updated: Friday, March 22, 2013, 17:17

Suparn Verma, who has directed Bollywood`s latest horror film ‘Aatma’, says the genre has found a new lease of life in Hindi cinema thanks to popular actresses like Bipasha Basu.

Comedy should be recognised: Chunky Pandey

Last Updated: Monday, January 28, 2013, 18:52

Comedy is becoming a popular genre across Bollywood films and TV shows, but actor Chunky Pandey rues the fact that there are no major awards in the country which honour comedians and comic movies.

Sci-fi genre not for untrained filmmakers: Anubhav Sinha

Last Updated: Sunday, October 21, 2012, 10:22

He took up the herculean task of directing `RA.One`, one of India`s most technologically well-backed movies. But Anubhav Sinha says science-fiction as a movie genre is a domain best kept away by untrained filmmakers.

Sippy to direct thriller, excited to explore unknown genre

Last Updated: Friday, August 31, 2012, 18:45

Ramesh Sippy has believed in taking risks ever since the release of his first directorial venture `Andaz`. Now, when he returns to direction after 17 years, the filmmaker is set to venture into the unexplored territory of thriller genre.

Feels great returning to action with Rowdy Rathore: Akshay

Last Updated: Thursday, November 17, 2011, 12:12

After starring in a number of comedies and a few emotional dramas, the original `Khiladi` Akshay Kumar says it feels great to return to his pet genre of action.

Genre of music may affect drinker’s perception of wine

Last Updated: Wednesday, November 2, 2011, 12:44

People who drink wine while listening to music perceive their tipple to have the same characteristics as the particular artist or tune they are listening to, a new study has found.

Comedy is a tough genre: Abhishek Bachchan

Last Updated: Tuesday, August 30, 2011, 16:31

Abhishek, who made the audience laugh with his gay act in `Dostana`, feels comedy is tough.

Haldar explores the leisure and comfort clothing genre

Last Updated: Tuesday, March 15, 2011, 21:02

Calling it “Ode to Leisure” the fabrics chosen by Abdul have always been an important factor, so the designer made his selection from Lycra, viscose satin, stretch net and metallic embellishments which fitted perfectly into his collection theme.