Assam’s most celebrated voice to come alive on screen
September 13th, 2012 - 1:14 pm ICT by IANS
Guwahati, Sep 13 (IANS) The voice of Assam's most celebrated singer and balladeer Bhupen Hazarika will come alive on screen on Friday with the release of the feature film "Akhon ... Read more...
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‘Jaane Bhi Do Yaaro’ to re-release Oct 26 (With Image)
September 11th, 2012 - 8:23 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Sep 11 (IANS) Kundan Shah's 1983 cult film "Jaane Bhi Do Yaaro", a political satire, will be back in theatres Oct 26."PVR Director's Rare in association with NFDC ... Read more...
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NFDC dedicates ‘Anhey Ghorey…’ to Mani Kaul
August 9th, 2012 - 5:26 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Aug 9 (IANS) The National Film Development Corporation (NFDC) has decided to dedicate National award-winning Punjabi film "Anhey Ghorey Da Daan" to late filmmaker Mani Kaul, who was ... Read more...
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‘Anhey Ghorey Da Daan’ to release Aug 10
August 2nd, 2012 - 3:16 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Aug 2 (IANS) National award-winning Punjabi film "Anhey Ghorey Da Daan" (Alms for the Blind Horse) will release across select cities Aug 10."With the release of this film, ... Read more...
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Arif Zakaria game for exciting cameos
July 31st, 2012 - 4:51 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, July 31 (IANS) Last seen as a cop in "Jannat 2", Arif Zakaria will now be seen in "Jism 2" and says he has no problem in doing cameos ... Read more...
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Customs release restored print of Uday Shankar’s ‘Kalpana’
July 30th, 2012 - 11:04 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, July 30 (IANS) After a delay of 25 days, the restored digital print of "Kalpana" - noted dancer Uday Shankar's 1948 film on experimental dance - was finally handed ... Read more...
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Panel suggests national media policy, regulation of media education
July 26th, 2012 - 9:18 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, July 26 (IANS) Bringing out a National Media Policy to address the new media landscape, regulation of media education in the country, a National Film Policy to ... Read more...
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‘Delhi ought to have its own film setup’ (With Images)
July 20th, 2012 - 3:04 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, July 20 (IANS) Director Hemant Gaba, who shot his internationally acclaimed "Shuttlecock Boys" here, feels that with increasing numbers of Delhiites entering the film line, it is high ... Read more...
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‘1971′ director’s next a romantic comedy (With Images)
June 26th, 2012 - 4:38 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, June 26 (IANS) After making his directorial debut with "1971", a National Award-winning movie based on prisoners of war, Amrit Sagar Chopra is back after a break of ... Read more...
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Pakistanis win global award for film on drones
May 12th, 2012 - 12:07 pm ICT by IANS
Islamabad, May 12 (IANS) A short film on the US drone attacks in Pakistan, made by students of Iqra University, has won an award at an international annual film festival ... Read more...
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Ramesh Sippy new NFDC chairperson
January 17th, 2012 - 5:27 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Jan 17 (IANS) Well-known filmmaker Ramesh Sippy has been appointed the new chairperson of the National Film Development Corporation (NFDC)."Yes, Mr. Sippy has been appointed the new chairperson ... Read more...
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Kuknoor says no movie on Telengana issue right now
December 14th, 2011 - 9:18 pm ICT by IANS
Kolkata, Dec 14 (IANS) Acclaimed Hyderabadi filmmaker Nagesh Kukunoor, known for his creations based on social issues, Wednesday said he has no plans to make a movie on Telengana."It ... Read more...
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Bhojpuri film, now with an Iranian twist
November 30th, 2011 - 4:14 pm ICT by IANS
Panaji, Nov 30 (IANS) Now, here's a Bhojpuri film with an Iranian twist. "He", a well-received Bhojpuri film screened at the 42nd edition of the IFFI, based on a 13-year-old ... Read more...
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Islamabad to have four cinema halls
November 19th, 2011 - 2:55 pm ICT by IANS
Islamabad, Nov 19 (IANS) Pakistan's capital Islamabad, which doesn't have a single cinema house, will see Rs.1 billion being spent to set up four cinema halls.The Employees' Old-Age Benefits Institution ... 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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Ban Indian films, demands Pakistan daily
October 7th, 2011 - 4:57 pm ICT by IANS
Islamabad, Oct 7 (IANS) A leading Pakistani newspaper Friday sought a ban on Indian films, warning this was the only way to help the local cinema "develop and thrive".
The ... Read more...
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3,000 films to be digitised under film heritage mission: Soni
September 16th, 2011 - 10:46 pm ICT by IANS
Kolkata, Sep 16 (IANS) The central government is planning to digitise 3,000 films including classics of Satyajit Ray and Mrinal Sen under the National Film Heritage Mission (NFHM), Information ... Read more...
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‘Fantastic moment’ for National Film Award winners
September 9th, 2011 - 11:40 pm ICT by IANS
New Dehli, Sep 9 (IANS) From Arbaaz Khan and Arindam Chaudhuri to Anant Mahadevan and Aishwarya Narkar, they all said that receiving a National Film Award from President Pratiba ... Read more...
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NFDC to bring out home videos of Mani Kaul’s films
July 19th, 2011 - 5:57 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, July 19 (IANS) The National Film Development Corporation (NFDC) has decided to launch home videos of the priceless works of late director Mani Kaul.Kaul, who was a believer of ... Read more...
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I’ll complete Mani Kaul’s movies: Anurag Kashyap
July 17th, 2011 - 3:32 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, July 17 (IANS) Filmmaker Anurag Kashyap, who was co-producing late director Mani Kaul's unfinished projects, is determined to complete them.Kaul, who was believer of "new and bold cinema", passed ... Read more...
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NFDC mourns on Mani Kaul’s death
July 6th, 2011 - 8:57 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai/New Delhi, July 6 (IANS) The National Film Development Corporation (NFDC) has mourned the death of eminent filmmaker Mani Kaul, describing him as a "legend" who would be missed by ... Read more...
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Mani Kaul passes away
July 6th, 2011 - 2:05 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, July 6 (IANS) Filmmaker Mani Kaul, a believer in "new and bold cinema", passed away here following prolonged illness. He was 66.A Film and Television Institute of India ... Read more...
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Government to set up National Film Heritage Mission
July 2nd, 2011 - 6:28 pm ICT by IANS
Pune, July 2 (IANS) The government will soon set up a National Film Heritage Mission (NFHM) which would digitise film heritage all over the country, union Information and Broadcasting ... Read more...
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Audience reaction more important to me than awards: Salman
May 20th, 2011 - 9:59 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, May 20 (IANS) Actor Salman Khan, whose blockbuster film "Dabangg" bagged the 58th National Film Award for best film in wholesome entertainment category, said he is happy with ... Read more...
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Dalit group angry over Saif’s role in ‘Aarakshan’
May 13th, 2011 - 7:41 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, May 13 (IANS) Filmmaker Prakash Jha's upcoming movie "Aarakshan" has upset a Dalit group in Kanpur that is angry over Saif Ali Khan being cast as a ... Read more...
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Rituparno Ghosh takes the plunge into ‘queer’ film
April 27th, 2011 - 5:33 pm ICT by IANS
Kathmandu, April 27 (IANS) After "Arekti premer golpo" (Just another love story) and "Memories in March", both of which have strong gay protagonists and Rituparno Ghosh stepping out in front ... Read more...
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30 period porn films collected for Mexican film library
March 30th, 2011 - 1:13 pm ICT by IANS
Mexico City, March 30 (IANS/EFE) A total of 30 classic Mexican pornographic films, most of them silent and made between 1920 and 1950, are now being collected at the national ... Read more...
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Aligarh varsity film fest in March
February 26th, 2011 - 11:19 pm ICT by IANS
Aligarh, Feb 26 (IANS) The University Film Club of Aligarh Muslim University will organise the 4th national film festival of short films and documentaries - "FILMSAAZ-II" - from March 8 to 10 ... Read more...
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Now 20pc entertainment tax rebate for Malaysian productions
January 31st, 2011 - 5:14 pm ICT by ANI
Kula Lumpur, Jan 31 (ANI): Following a request by Information, Communications and Culture Minister Datuk Seri Dr Rais Yatim to the Finance Ministry, homegrown movie 'Ice Kacang Puppy Love' and other Malaysian ... Read more...
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Tamil Nadu Government To Honour Illayaraaja With M.S. Subbulakshmi Award
January 19th, 2011 - 3:27 pm ICT by Sampurn Wire
The Tamil Nadu government has issued a press note on Monday informing that it is going to honour the music maestro Illayaraaja with the prestigious M.S. Subbulakshmi award. The award ... Read more...
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‘Maa Exchange’ is different from other reality shows: Surekha Sikri
January 8th, 2011 - 1:05 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, Jan 8 (IANS) Small screen audiences love to hate her as the dominating Dadisa of the "Balika Vadhu" serial, but now veteran actress Surekha Sikri will be seen in a ... Read more...
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‘Lahore’ director signs ‘Hulk’ cinematographer for sci-fi movie
December 12th, 2010 - 9:22 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Dec 12 (IANS) Still basking in the glory of two National Awards for his debut film "Lahore", filmmaker Sanjay Puran Singh Chauhan has roped in "Hulk" cinematographer Frederick Elmes for ... Read more...
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Films Division of India to sell movies online
November 23rd, 2010 - 8:34 pm ICT by IANS
Panaji, Nov 23 (IANS) More than 4,000 films from the archives of Films Division of India (FDI) will be soon available online, a top official said Tuesday.FDI director Kuldip Sinha said that ... Read more...
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Aishwarya keen to work again with Rituparno Ghosh
November 15th, 2010 - 5:52 pm ICT by IANS
Kolkata, Nov 15 (IANS) Bollywood actress Aishwarya Rai has said she is looking forward to working again with national award winning director Rituparno Ghosh."I loved working with Rituda. It was a ... Read more...
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Court stays national award for Malayalam film ‘Kesu’
October 19th, 2010 - 7:00 pm ICT by IANS
Kochi, Oct 19 (IANS) The Kerala High Court Tuesday stayed the 57th National Film Award for Malayalam children's film "Kesu" that was directed by veteran director Sivan, father of film personalities like ... Read more...
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