Anupama Chopra is the editor and founder of Film Companion.
Articles by Anupama Chopra
Anupama Chopra's review: Blood Money
Blood Money, like a few other Vishesh films (the Mahesh and Mukesh Bhatt banner) before it, notably the match-fixing saga Jannat, is a morality tale about the dangers of conspicuous consumption. Anupama Chopra writes.
Updated on Apr 28, 2012 12:45 AM IST
Hindustan Times | Anupama Chopra
Anupama Chopra's review: Agent Vinod
Writer-director Sriram Raghavan’s globe-trotting tale of a RAW agent never becomes more than the sum of its parts and even though it picks up speed in the second half, it leaves you both exhausted and unsatisfied.
Updated on Mar 24, 2012 03:23 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Anupama Chopra
Spies we love
This year marks the 50th anniversary of the world’s biggest spy series — James Bond. The first Bond film, Dr. No, had a budget of only $1 million, but it spawned a series that has grossed over $5 billion.
Updated on Mar 21, 2012 02:11 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Anupama Chopra, Mumbai
Toronto International Film Festival focuses on Mumbai
Mumbai filmmakers will have an exciting new international platform this year to showcase their work. The Toronto International Film Festival’s 2012 City To City programme has selected Mumbai as its city of focus. Ten films, made by filmmakers working in the city, will be premiered at the festival.
Updated on Mar 17, 2012 04:36 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Anupama Chopra, Mumbai
Anupama Chopra's review: Chaurahen
Chaurahen has good intentions but erratic execution and few insights. Director Rajshree Ojha has gathered some wonderful actors. But then, these actors are saddled with dialogue that strains to be poignant and piercingly deep, says Anupama Chopra.
Updated on Mar 17, 2012 11:28 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Anupama Chopra, Mumbai
Anupama Chopra's review: Kahaani
Kahaani is a nifty thriller with an enjoyment quotient that is indirectly proportionate to how long you spend thinking about the plot. It's the story of Vidya Bagchi, a software programmer from London played by Vidya Balan, who is both heavily pregnant and missing a husband.
Updated on Mar 10, 2012 03:48 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Anupama Chopra
Anupama Chopra's review: London Paris New York
The film follows the crisscrossing paths of Nikhil and Lalitha over eight years. They meet, for one night only, in three different cities. What begins as a hesitant friendship evolves into passion and eventually a more mature love. The story echoes One Day, the Lone Scherfig film, in which the man and woman meet on July 15 over twenty years.
Updated on Mar 03, 2012 07:44 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Anupama Chopra
Anupama Chopra's review: Paan Singh Tomar
There is an understated elegance about Irrfan (he dropped the last name Khan some time ago) in Paan Singh Tomar. He plays a national level athlete who becomes a dreaded dacoit in the Chambal Valley.
Updated on Mar 03, 2012 07:44 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Anupama Chopra
White card entry
Finding a seat at the screening of Terrence Malick’s mad and magnificent The Tree of Life, was courtesy the Cannes journalist classification system
Updated on May 18, 2011 01:49 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Anupama Chopra, Mumbai
Star struck at Cannes
Hollywood’s gen-next and Bollywood bigwigs sizzle at Cannes in style. Anupama Chopra tells more.
Updated on May 17, 2011 12:17 AM IST
Hindustan Times | Anupama Chopra, New Delhi
Heirs to Hollywood
Though nepotism doesn’t reign supreme, filmdom’s gen next are making their presence felt in Cannes.
Updated on May 16, 2011 03:13 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Anupama Chopra, Mumbai
The long and short of it
From De Niro’s fleeting appearance to Bollywood’s longer one, Cannes plays host to press conferences by the dozen.
Updated on May 15, 2011 05:23 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Anupama Chopra, Mumbai
Ash on the beach and more...
Read on for more action at the ongoing Cannes International Film Festival.
Updated on May 15, 2011 01:30 AM IST
Hindustan Times | Anupama Chopra, New Delhi
Indian contingent
Arguably the world’s most exciting film festival, there is no room for error at the Cannes Film Festival.
Updated on May 14, 2011 01:11 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Anupama Chopra, Mumbai
Cannes Ke Neeche
Arguably the world’s most exciting film festival, Cannes balances art and commerce, offering hope to every kind of film.
Updated on May 13, 2011 12:39 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Anupama Chopra, Mumbai
‘Bring on another Bollywood film!’
“I loved India. It’s in me, I miss it so much and I miss Salman (Khan), my co-star from Marigold,” begins Hollywood hottie Ali Larter, best known for her role in the hit TV series, Heroes.
Updated on Sep 20, 2010 03:17 AM IST
None | Anupama Chopra, New Delhi
‘I’d love to do another Bollywood film’
Resident Evil actor Ali Larter, best known as Salman Khan's co-star in Marigold talks about movies, her love for action and why she misses Salman Khan.
Updated on Sep 17, 2010 02:07 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Anupama Chopra, Mumbai
Mallika is not my NBF
Hollywood star Salma Hayek says she met Mallika Sherawat only briefly, even though the Bollywood actress has been gushing about their “friendship”.
Updated on Aug 18, 2010 01:28 AM IST
Hindustan Times | Anupama Chopra, New Delhi
‘I met Mallika briefly’
Says Hollywood star Salma Hayek about being Indian hottie Mallika Sherawat’s “new friend”. Latino sensation adds she’s waiting for Bollywood song and dance. Are we ready?
Updated on Aug 17, 2010 01:22 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Anupama Chopra, Mumbai
‘I hope to start the world’s first female spy franchise’
Action star Angelina Jolie talks about upcoming movie Salt, denies retirement plans.
Updated on Jul 25, 2010 02:01 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Anupama Chopra, Mumbai
‘This whole movie was like a therapy session’
Leonardo DiCaprio talks about the cathartic journey his character undertakes in Inception.
Updated on Jul 14, 2010 02:04 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Anupama Chopra, Mumbai
Making Hisssstory
It’s my last day in Cannes so I figured I have to do it all – I managed to record the links of one show, do five interviews (yes, five back to back), catch the new Takeshi Kitano film, Outrage, and meet with Roger Ebert, the legendary American film critic.
Updated on May 18, 2010 01:38 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Anupama Chopra, Mumbai
Brett Ratner wants to direct cop movie with Hrithik
The man behind films like the Rush Hour series and X-Men wants to make a buddy-cop movie with Hrithik Roshan and a major American star! Here are the details.
Updated on May 17, 2010 05:26 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Anupama Chopra, Mumbai
Cannes ke neeche
The morning began with a sprint to the Grand Theatre Lumiere at 8.30 am for a screening of Oliver Stone’s Wall Street:MoneyNever Sleeps.
Updated on May 16, 2010 01:08 PM IST
IANS | Anupama Chopra, Mumbai
Showgirls on the go
Watching films at Cannes is a little like dipping into Forest Gump's box of chocolates -- you never know what you’re going to get.
Updated on May 15, 2010 12:52 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Anupama Chopra, Mumbai
India on the red carpet
Bollywood was in plenty on the Canees Red Carpet. Mallika Sherawat, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Deepika Padukone, Vikramaditya Motwane et al... made their presence felt.
Updated on May 14, 2010 01:37 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Anupama Chopra, Mumbai
Robin Hood opens Cannes
The Australian star, Russell Crowe is in Cannes with Robin Hood, which opens the festival this evening.
Updated on May 14, 2010 11:18 AM IST
Hindustan Times | Anupama Chopra, Mumbai
Shah Rukh Khan's life unwrapped in a book
Khan's first act and more in an extract from his yet-to-be-out biography by Anupama Chopra. Read on...
Updated on Aug 05, 2007 03:10 AM IST
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