Anurag Basu plans English ‘Barfi!’
September 19th, 2012 - 2:59 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, Sep 19 (IANS) After treating Hindi-viewing audiences to "Barfi!", director Anurag Basu plans to cook up an English version of the movie for non-Hindi audiences. He says "Barfi!" is ... Read more...
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Jharkhand to have film studio soon
September 12th, 2012 - 6:11 pm ICT by IANS
Ranchi, Sep 12 (IANS) Jharkhand will soon have a film studio, Chief Minister Arjun Munda announced Wednesday."Very soon we will constitute a film development corporation as well as an outdoor ... Read more...
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Rajesh Khanna was destined to be superstar, says Dimple (Lead)
August 18th, 2012 - 7:35 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Aug 18 (IANS) For the first time after Rajesh Khanna's death, his estranged wife Dimple Kapadia opened up about the time she spent with him. She said he ... Read more...
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Rajesh Khanna was destined to be superstar: Dimple Kapadia
August 18th, 2012 - 6:43 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Aug 18 (IANS) Actress Dimple Kapadia has for the first time spoken about yesteryear superstar Rajesh Khanna after his death. She says he was special and destined to ... Read more...
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Watch out for mixed bag of movies this week (IANS Preview)
July 16th, 2012 - 7:47 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, July 16 (IANS) Last week audiences were served with young romantic drama "Cocktail", this Friday comedies "Challo Driver" and "I M 24" and children's films "Gattu" and ... Read more...
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Osian’s film fest back with rare, bold films
July 11th, 2012 - 8:26 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, July 11 (IANS) From infamous Japanese movie "Emperor Tomato Ketchup" to "Karma" featuring Devika Rani-Himanshu Rai's lip-lock to crime thriller "Gangs Of Wasseypur" - the Osian's-Cinefan Film Festival, ... Read more...
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Now, ‘Gattu’ going to Germany
June 25th, 2012 - 5:45 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, June 25 (IANS) If it's the time for short films-making-it-big, then director Rajan Khosa's film "Gattu" is making the most out of it. After travelling to various parts ... Read more...
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Nila Madhab Panda supports ‘green’ films for kids
June 21st, 2012 - 5:54 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, June 21 (IANS) When go-green is the mantra for everyone, how can cinema be left behind. "I Am Kalam" director Nila Madhab Panda has collaborated with London's Performing ... Read more...
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Theatre re-invented to celebrate Gulzar’s legacy (With Images)
June 20th, 2012 - 11:19 am ICT by IANS
New Delhi, June 20 (IANS) Theatre is continuously trying to re-invent itself, especially at a time when performances and live mediums are becoming rare and scarce, says noted writer-poet, lyricist ... Read more...
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Nawazuddin gets late recognition, says it’s never too late
June 3rd, 2012 - 6:46 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, June 3 (IANS) He has been consistently delivering powerful performances in small roles on the big screen, but Nawazuddin Siddiqui didn't get recognition till his two films were screened ... Read more...
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Hadawale wanted to make ‘Dekh Indian Circus’ with Rani
May 31st, 2012 - 3:30 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, May 31 (IANS) National Award winning filmmaker Mangesh Hadawale, whose second film "Dekh Indian Circus" has garnered positive response at film festivals, says his first choice for the lead ... Read more...
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Excessive publicity fatal for low budget movies: Mahadevan
May 10th, 2012 - 5:15 pm ICT by IANS
Agra, May 10 (IANS) Director Anant Mahadevan's next directorial venture is "Life Is Good", which was written by late Sujeet Sen. He is keen to take it to the larger ... Read more...
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Tagore’s birth anniversary celebrated across Bengal
May 8th, 2012 - 6:36 pm ICT by IANS
Kolkata, May 8 (IANS) Rabindrasangeet was played at traffic intersections, in schools and colleges, events were held across the state and television channels competed with one another to air ... Read more...
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Yesterday once more with Indian film fest in Russia
April 9th, 2012 - 6:03 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, April 9 (IANS) It'll be yesterday once more when 15 Bollywood movies including "3 Idiots", "Ishqiya" and "Fashion"
are screened in Moscow and St. Petersburg at a film ... Read more...
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‘Chandni Bar’ writer turns director, sends film to Cannes (With Images)
March 28th, 2012 - 2:37 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, March 28 (IANS) Little money, bare minimum equipment and no crew, but Mohan Azaad still pulled off his uniquely titled directorial debut "Bhagwaan... Tera Bhala Ho". He ... Read more...
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State to sell ‘Maharashtra Tourism’ brand aggressively
March 26th, 2012 - 11:10 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, March 26 (IANS) The ruling Democratic Front government plans to sell 'Maharashtra Tourism' as a brand by executing several major tourism projects costing Rs.228 crore, Deputy Chief Minister and ... Read more...
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Film fest on Bangladesh’s liberation war
March 22nd, 2012 - 8:27 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, March 22 (IANS) Six films centred around different aspects and effects of Bangladesh's 1971 "war of liberation" will be screened here as part of a special film festival ... Read more...
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Star power does help get eyeballs: Karan Mehra
March 22nd, 2012 - 7:56 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, March 22 (IANS) Television actor Karan Mehra, known for his role in the TV show "Virrudh", is happy with the way his film career is shaping up, but ... Read more...
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Ashvin Kumar’s ‘The Forest’ to release April 13
March 13th, 2012 - 8:51 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, March 13 (IANS) Known for making issue-based documentaries, Ashvin Kumar's is all set to release his first movie "The Forest", which will hit screens across the country April ... Read more...
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Tale of mother-son relationship adjudged best Manipuri film
March 8th, 2012 - 6:40 pm ICT by IANS
Guwahati, March 8 (IANS) A strong message about the mother-son relationship against the backdrop of insurgency and drug-ravaged Manipur has been adjudged the best feature film in Manipuri, as well ... Read more...
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Bangladesh war movies’ fest to be held in Agartala
February 5th, 2012 - 2:40 pm ICT by IANS
Agartala, Feb 5 (IANS) Bangladesh will tell the world about the genocide of its three million people and mass atrocities on 200,000 women and children perpetrated by Pakistani forces during ... Read more...
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German embassy to organise UAE filmmakers’ visit
January 23rd, 2012 - 12:25 am ICT by IANS
Abu Dhabi, Jan 22 (IANS/WAM) The Germany embassy in Abu Dhabi will organise a special visit for young filmmakers based in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to enable them experience ... Read more...
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Photos by Satyajit Ray on display at Kolkata filmfest
November 12th, 2011 - 11:48 pm ICT by IANS
Kolkata, Nov 12 (IANS) Very few know that Legendary filmmaker Satyajit Ray was equally at ease with still camera as he was with a movie camera. Rare photographs taken by ... Read more...
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India, Poland discuss film pact
November 2nd, 2011 - 5:30 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Nov 2 (IANS) India and Poland, home to stunningly picturesque places, Wednesday discussed an accord to enhance cooperation in co-producing films.The two sides also explored various avenues ... Read more...
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Indian film festivals come of age (Comment)
October 21st, 2011 - 11:46 am ICT by IANS
On the eve of the Mumbai Film Festival, filmmaker Shyam Benegal had confidently said this is the best festival India has seen so far. As the festival came to a close ... Read more...
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Missed it at Cannes? Catch it in Mumbai
October 18th, 2011 - 2:20 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, Oct 18 (IANS) Long queues of mostly youngsters and celebrities are a common sight at the 13th Mumbai Film Festival, which is attracting huge crowds thanks to the excellent ... Read more...
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Women dominate at bigger, better Mumbai film fest
October 14th, 2011 - 1:02 am ICT by IANS
Mumbai, Oct 13 (IANS) The 13th edition of the Mumbai Film Festival (MAMI) that kickstarted Thursday has an impressive line-up of over 200 films from 60 countries, but one stunning ... Read more...
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Goa saint’s feast hinders IFFI dates
September 21st, 2011 - 2:21 pm ICT by IANS
Panaji, Sep 21 (IANS) The annual feast of Goa's most revered saints is posing to be the main hurdle in the finalization of the dates of the International Film Festival ... Read more...
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58th National Awards: Six couples among recipients
September 6th, 2011 - 8:40 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Sep 6 (IANS) This year's National Film Awards function Friday will feature something unique: six couples and a father-daughter duo, among others, will climb up the dias ... Read more...
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IFFI aims to be ‘people friendly’
September 5th, 2011 - 8:48 pm ICT by IANS
Panaji, Sep 5 (IANS) The International Film Festival of India (IFFI), held annually in Goa, will be presented in a new "people friendly" avatar this year, an official said Monday.Speaking ... Read more...
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Kashyap’s ‘…Yellow Boots’ to release in Britain
August 27th, 2011 - 4:56 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Aug 27 (IANS) Anurag Kashyap couldn't have been a happier man. After the US, his next production "That Girl In Yellow Boots" will also release in Britain, thanks ... Read more...
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‘That Girl In Yellow Boots’ to premier in New York
August 23rd, 2011 - 3:25 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, Aug 23 (IANS) Filmmaker Anurag Kashyap's upcoming directorial venture "That Girl In Yellow Boots", which has garnered much-acclaim at Toronto and Venice film festivals, is set for a New ... Read more...
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Telugu film ‘Vanaja’ housefull at Locarno fest
August 7th, 2011 - 12:11 am ICT by IANS
Locarno (Switzerland), Aug 6 (IANS) After travelling to 32 film festivals, Telugu film "Vanaja", a tale of a 15-year-old girl's dream of becoming a world class Kuchipudi dancer, was screened ... Read more...
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Kerala to get modern technical film institute
July 29th, 2011 - 9:09 pm ICT by IANS
Thiruvananthapuram, July 29 (IANS) Filmmaker Priyadarshan, the new chairman of the Kerala State Chalachitra Academy, said Friday the state will have a modern technical film institute within four months.The filmmaker ... Read more...
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‘The Man in the Maze’ in Indian theatres before US (With Image)
July 29th, 2011 - 8:37 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, July 29 (IANS) Indian American director Mitesh Kumar Patel will release his debut venture "The Man in the Maze" in India first and then in the US, saying ... Read more...
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