Oscar watchers know you can’t count on any country’s Oscar selection committee to do the smart thing. India’s track record is particularly abysmal.
Every year, the Film Federation of India (Ffi) assembles a jury of industry insiders to pick the film to best represent India at the Oscars. The country hasn’t had an Oscar nomination since “Lagaan” in 2002. India overlooked such lauded films as “The Lunchbox” and “Rrr,” and has now snubbed the first Indian film to play in the Cannes competition in 30 years as well as the first film in the history of India to win Cannes’ second prize, the Grand Prix: Payal Kapadia’s “All We Imagine as Light”.
The film, about the lives of two Mali nurses living in Mumbai, even landed on France’s shortlist for the Oscar; France ultimately submitted another Cannes prize-winner, “Emilia Pérez.” India selected instead Kiran Rao’s...
Every year, the Film Federation of India (Ffi) assembles a jury of industry insiders to pick the film to best represent India at the Oscars. The country hasn’t had an Oscar nomination since “Lagaan” in 2002. India overlooked such lauded films as “The Lunchbox” and “Rrr,” and has now snubbed the first Indian film to play in the Cannes competition in 30 years as well as the first film in the history of India to win Cannes’ second prize, the Grand Prix: Payal Kapadia’s “All We Imagine as Light”.
The film, about the lives of two Mali nurses living in Mumbai, even landed on France’s shortlist for the Oscar; France ultimately submitted another Cannes prize-winner, “Emilia Pérez.” India selected instead Kiran Rao’s...
- 9/23/2024
- by Anne Thompson
- Indiewire
Each year, as fall approaches, India’s famously unpredictable Oscar committee takes center stage to pick their candidate in a process as dramatic as any Bollywood blockbuster.
As always, the influential body behind the committee, the Film Federation of India (Ffi), brought together a special jury of industry veterans to sift through the year’s cinematic offerings to choose the one film that will represent India. But while the country boasts the world’s most prolific film industry, its track record in the international feature film race has fallen short with many missed opportunities. The most notorious example is Ritesh Batra’s “The Lunchbox” which was not selected in 2013 despite having earned widespread critical laurels.
Some eyebrows were also raised when global hit “Rrr” wasn’t picked as India’s Oscar candidate in 2022. The Ffi saved face, nevertheless, after its official submission, Pan Nalin’s “Last Film Show,” made the international features shortlist.
As always, the influential body behind the committee, the Film Federation of India (Ffi), brought together a special jury of industry veterans to sift through the year’s cinematic offerings to choose the one film that will represent India. But while the country boasts the world’s most prolific film industry, its track record in the international feature film race has fallen short with many missed opportunities. The most notorious example is Ritesh Batra’s “The Lunchbox” which was not selected in 2013 despite having earned widespread critical laurels.
Some eyebrows were also raised when global hit “Rrr” wasn’t picked as India’s Oscar candidate in 2022. The Ffi saved face, nevertheless, after its official submission, Pan Nalin’s “Last Film Show,” made the international features shortlist.
- 9/23/2024
- by Naman Ramachandran
- Variety Film + TV
Here’s some exciting news! Ahead of the release of the highly acclaimed Indian action film Kill, Lionsgate has announced that 87Eleven Entertainment, the production company behind the billion-dollar John Wick franchise and the upcoming Highlander film, will produce an English-language remake of the film.
Lionsgate and Roadside Attractions’ release of the original Hindi-language version of Kill opens in U.S. theaters on Thursday, July 4 and worldwide July 5th. Kill is written and directed by Nikhil Nagesh Bhat and produced by Karan Johar, Apoorva Mehta for Dharma Productions, and Guneet Monga Kapoor & Achin Jain from Sikhya Entertainment.
“Kill is one of the most vivid, wild, and creative action movies I’ve seen recently,” said 87Eleven Entertainment’s Chad Stahelski. “Nikhil delivers relentless action sequences that need to be seen by as wide an audience as possible. It’s exciting to be developing an English-language version—we have big shoes to...
Lionsgate and Roadside Attractions’ release of the original Hindi-language version of Kill opens in U.S. theaters on Thursday, July 4 and worldwide July 5th. Kill is written and directed by Nikhil Nagesh Bhat and produced by Karan Johar, Apoorva Mehta for Dharma Productions, and Guneet Monga Kapoor & Achin Jain from Sikhya Entertainment.
“Kill is one of the most vivid, wild, and creative action movies I’ve seen recently,” said 87Eleven Entertainment’s Chad Stahelski. “Nikhil delivers relentless action sequences that need to be seen by as wide an audience as possible. It’s exciting to be developing an English-language version—we have big shoes to...
- 7/3/2024
- by Stacey Yount
- Bollyspice
Ahead of the release of the acclaimed Indian action film Kill, Lionsgate has announced that 87Eleven Entertainment, the production company behind the billion-dollar John Wick franchise and the new Highlander film, will produce an English-language remake of the film. The announcement was made by Adam Fogelson, chair, Lionsgate Motion Picture Group.
Lionsgate and Roadside Attractions’ release of the original Hindi-language version of Kill will open in American theaters on Thursday, July 4. Kill is written and directed by Nikhil Nagesh Bhat and produced by Karan Johar, Apoorva Mehta for Dharma Productions, and Guneet Monga Kapoor & Achin Jain from Sikhya Entertainment.
This week’s release marks one of the first times a mainstream Hindi-language film partners with a Hollywood studio for a theatrical release in North America and the United Kingdom. “Kill is one of the most vivid, wild, and creative action movies I’ve seen recently,” said 87Eleven Entertainment’s Chad Stahelski.
Lionsgate and Roadside Attractions’ release of the original Hindi-language version of Kill will open in American theaters on Thursday, July 4. Kill is written and directed by Nikhil Nagesh Bhat and produced by Karan Johar, Apoorva Mehta for Dharma Productions, and Guneet Monga Kapoor & Achin Jain from Sikhya Entertainment.
This week’s release marks one of the first times a mainstream Hindi-language film partners with a Hollywood studio for a theatrical release in North America and the United Kingdom. “Kill is one of the most vivid, wild, and creative action movies I’ve seen recently,” said 87Eleven Entertainment’s Chad Stahelski.
- 7/1/2024
- by Editor
- CinemaNerdz
Lionsgate announced today that 87Eleven Entertainment, the production company behind the billion-dollar John Wick franchise and the upcoming Highlander film, will produce an English-language remake of the Indian action film Kill. Adam Fogelson, chair of Lionsgate Motion Picture Group, made the announcement.
Lionsgate and Roadside Attractions will release the original Hindi-language version of Kill in U.S. theaters on Thursday, July 4. Kill was written and directed by Nikhil Nagesh Bhat and produced by Karan Johar, Apoorva Mehta for Dharma Productions, and Guneet Monga Kapoor & Achin Jain from Sikhya Entertainment.
This week’s release marks one of the first times a mainstream Hindi-language film has partnered with a Hollywood studio for a theatrical release in North America and the U.K.
“Kill is one of the most vivid, wild, and creative action movies I’ve seen recently,” said 87Eleven Entertainment’s Chad Stahelski. “Nikhil delivers relentless action sequences that need to...
Lionsgate and Roadside Attractions will release the original Hindi-language version of Kill in U.S. theaters on Thursday, July 4. Kill was written and directed by Nikhil Nagesh Bhat and produced by Karan Johar, Apoorva Mehta for Dharma Productions, and Guneet Monga Kapoor & Achin Jain from Sikhya Entertainment.
This week’s release marks one of the first times a mainstream Hindi-language film has partnered with a Hollywood studio for a theatrical release in North America and the U.K.
“Kill is one of the most vivid, wild, and creative action movies I’ve seen recently,” said 87Eleven Entertainment’s Chad Stahelski. “Nikhil delivers relentless action sequences that need to...
- 7/1/2024
- by Mirko Parlevliet
- Vital Thrills
Lionsgate and John Wick franchise production company 87Eleven Entertainment have plans for an English-language remake of upcoming Indian action movie, Kill.
Chad Stahelski, Jason Spitz, and Alex Young will produce for 87Eleven Entertainment.
The Hindi-language feature hits theaters on July 4 via Lionsgate and Roadside Attractions.
Starring newcomer Lakshya alongside Raghav Juyal and Tanya Maniktala, the extreme action film made its world premiere at last year’s Toronto International Film Festival as a Midnight Madness selection and played earlier this year at the Tribeca Film Festival.
In the film, star-crossed lovers Tulika (Maniktala) and Amrit (Lakshya) find their clandestine relationship jeopardized after Tulika’s family whisks her aboard the Rajdhani Express bound for New Delhi and an arranged marriage. But commandos Amrit and his friend Viresh are far from willing to let fate dictate their story. They embark on a “rescue” mission that becomes a gory adventure. The movie was written...
Chad Stahelski, Jason Spitz, and Alex Young will produce for 87Eleven Entertainment.
The Hindi-language feature hits theaters on July 4 via Lionsgate and Roadside Attractions.
Starring newcomer Lakshya alongside Raghav Juyal and Tanya Maniktala, the extreme action film made its world premiere at last year’s Toronto International Film Festival as a Midnight Madness selection and played earlier this year at the Tribeca Film Festival.
In the film, star-crossed lovers Tulika (Maniktala) and Amrit (Lakshya) find their clandestine relationship jeopardized after Tulika’s family whisks her aboard the Rajdhani Express bound for New Delhi and an arranged marriage. But commandos Amrit and his friend Viresh are far from willing to let fate dictate their story. They embark on a “rescue” mission that becomes a gory adventure. The movie was written...
- 7/1/2024
- by Anthony D'Alessandro
- Deadline Film + TV
India enjoyed a record year at the Cannes Film Festival — winning three major awards and an honor — and this is likely to have a positive impact on the country’s independent cinema scene, according to industry experts.
Payal Kapadia’s “All We Imagine as Light” won the competition grand prix, Anasuya Sengupta was awarded best actress at the festival’s Un Certain Regard strand for “The Shameless” and Chidananda S. Naik’s “Sunflowers Were the First Ones to Know” was crowned the best film at the La Cinef section. In addition, Indian DoP Santosh Sivan was this year’s recipient of the annual Pierre Angénieux ExcelLens in Cinematography award conferred during the festival.
“All We Imagine as Light” was the first Indian film in competition in three decades, since Shaji N. Karun’s “Swaham” in 1994. “Sister Midnight” was a Directors’ Fortnight selection, “Santosh” screened at Un Certain Regard and “Girls Will Be Girls,...
Payal Kapadia’s “All We Imagine as Light” won the competition grand prix, Anasuya Sengupta was awarded best actress at the festival’s Un Certain Regard strand for “The Shameless” and Chidananda S. Naik’s “Sunflowers Were the First Ones to Know” was crowned the best film at the La Cinef section. In addition, Indian DoP Santosh Sivan was this year’s recipient of the annual Pierre Angénieux ExcelLens in Cinematography award conferred during the festival.
“All We Imagine as Light” was the first Indian film in competition in three decades, since Shaji N. Karun’s “Swaham” in 1994. “Sister Midnight” was a Directors’ Fortnight selection, “Santosh” screened at Un Certain Regard and “Girls Will Be Girls,...
- 6/7/2024
- by Naman Ramachandran
- Variety Film + TV
Bollywood has a long history of producing hilarious comedy movies that have left audiences in stitches. From slapstick humor to witty one-liners, these films have made us laugh and entertained us for generations. Here are 15 iconic comedy movies in Bollywood that you shouldn’t miss:
Awara Paagal Deewana (2002) – An action comedy film starring Akshay Kumar, Sunil Shetty, and Paresh Rawal. Gol Maal (1979) – A classic comedy starring Amol Palekar and Bindiya Goswami. Chupke Chupke (1975) – A hilarious film about a man who pretends to be a driver to win over his love, starring Dharmendra and Sharmila Tagore. Jaane Bhi Do Yaaro (1983) – A dark comedy that satirizes corruption in Indian society, starring Naseeruddin Shah and Ravi Baswani. Andaz Apna Apna (1994) – A cult classic about two men who try to win over a wealthy heiress, starring Aamir Khan and Salman Khan. Hera Pheri (2000) – A comedy about three men who get caught up in a kidnapping plot,...
Awara Paagal Deewana (2002) – An action comedy film starring Akshay Kumar, Sunil Shetty, and Paresh Rawal. Gol Maal (1979) – A classic comedy starring Amol Palekar and Bindiya Goswami. Chupke Chupke (1975) – A hilarious film about a man who pretends to be a driver to win over his love, starring Dharmendra and Sharmila Tagore. Jaane Bhi Do Yaaro (1983) – A dark comedy that satirizes corruption in Indian society, starring Naseeruddin Shah and Ravi Baswani. Andaz Apna Apna (1994) – A cult classic about two men who try to win over a wealthy heiress, starring Aamir Khan and Salman Khan. Hera Pheri (2000) – A comedy about three men who get caught up in a kidnapping plot,...
- 5/21/2024
- by Desk Editorial
- GlamSham
(Photo Credit – IMDb)
The most prestigious film festival in the world has officially commenced at the French Riviera with 2024 being a significant year for Indian cinema. Seven Indian films have been chosen to be screened at the 77th Cannes Film Festival, with Payal Kapadia-directorial leading the line.
The Malayalam film “All We Imagine as Light” broke the jinx as it became the first Indian cinema in three decades to compete at the festival’s main segment, Palme d’Or. Shaji N. Karun’s 1994 film “Swaham” was the last film to compete in this category.
Though not the Palme d’Or, several other Indian productions have won big in these 30 years and brought glory to the Indian cinema.
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The most prestigious film festival in the world has officially commenced at the French Riviera with 2024 being a significant year for Indian cinema. Seven Indian films have been chosen to be screened at the 77th Cannes Film Festival, with Payal Kapadia-directorial leading the line.
The Malayalam film “All We Imagine as Light” broke the jinx as it became the first Indian cinema in three decades to compete at the festival’s main segment, Palme d’Or. Shaji N. Karun’s 1994 film “Swaham” was the last film to compete in this category.
Though not the Palme d’Or, several other Indian productions have won big in these 30 years and brought glory to the Indian cinema.
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- 5/17/2024
- by Koimoi.com Team
- KoiMoi
Salaar Is All Set To Release At Japan Box Office ( Photo Credit – Instagram )
Prabhas is a global superstar. Period. Why do we say so? Because you pick up the performances of his films at the global box office in any territory, you might spot him ruling. Now, the superstar is ready to add a few 100 crores to Salaar’s 615 crore worldwide collection with the film’s Japan release!
Helmed by Prashanth Neel, the action biggie is ready to release in Japan on July 5 in the dubbed version. An official poster and teaser of the Japanese version of the film have also been released, and hopefully, it will create hysteria.
Prabhas’s 5th & Prashanth Verma’s 3rd Release!
Interestingly, Salaar will be the fifth Release for the superstar in Japan after Baahubali: The Beginning, Baahubali: The Conclusion, Saaho & Radhe Shyam. Meanwhile, Prashanth Neel’s third outing will be after Kgf: Chapter...
Prabhas is a global superstar. Period. Why do we say so? Because you pick up the performances of his films at the global box office in any territory, you might spot him ruling. Now, the superstar is ready to add a few 100 crores to Salaar’s 615 crore worldwide collection with the film’s Japan release!
Helmed by Prashanth Neel, the action biggie is ready to release in Japan on July 5 in the dubbed version. An official poster and teaser of the Japanese version of the film have also been released, and hopefully, it will create hysteria.
Prabhas’s 5th & Prashanth Verma’s 3rd Release!
Interestingly, Salaar will be the fifth Release for the superstar in Japan after Baahubali: The Beginning, Baahubali: The Conclusion, Saaho & Radhe Shyam. Meanwhile, Prashanth Neel’s third outing will be after Kgf: Chapter...
- 5/2/2024
- by Trisha Gaur
- KoiMoi
History is witness to the fact that whenever two power-packed filmmakers have collaborated, they’ve created magic on the silver screen. Farhan Akhtar-Zoya Akhtar, Karan Johar-Ayan Mukherjee, Siddharth Anand-Aditya Chopra , Ekta Kapoor-Rhea Kapoor and many other iconic collaborations have led to films that have either become cult classics or have presented a whole new world to explore for the cinema lovers.
Joining this list is Mozez Singh and Guneet Monga who are back together after Zubaan, with their second collaboration, “Yo Yo Honey Singh : Famous”.
Mozez has directed the feature and Guneet has produced the upcoming and most-awaited documentary film which promises to be a riveting glimpse into the life of rapper Yo Yo Honey Singh.
While Mozez is known for his distinctive storytelling and visually stunning narratives, Guneet Monga has established herself as a pathbreaking filmmaker with projects like ‘The Lunchbox...
Joining this list is Mozez Singh and Guneet Monga who are back together after Zubaan, with their second collaboration, “Yo Yo Honey Singh : Famous”.
Mozez has directed the feature and Guneet has produced the upcoming and most-awaited documentary film which promises to be a riveting glimpse into the life of rapper Yo Yo Honey Singh.
While Mozez is known for his distinctive storytelling and visually stunning narratives, Guneet Monga has established herself as a pathbreaking filmmaker with projects like ‘The Lunchbox...
- 4/26/2024
- by Desk Editorial
- GlamSham
Tran Anh Hung’s simmering gastro-romance is the latest dish in a cinematic feast ranging from The Godfather to The Lunchbox
The term “gastroporn” got thrown around a lot when The Taste of Things was in cinemas recently, but I’m not sure it’s quite right for Tran Anh Hung’s sumptuous culinary romance, seductive as all the cookery on display is. Though it has many a languid, exquisitely lit pan over the finished dishes created by Benoît Magimel’s 19th-century gourmet – including a giant, glistening vol-au-vent that I’ve been thinking about for months – it’s less about money shots than it is about foodie foreplay. The film’s greatest pleasures are in its extended sequences of preparation and process; the silently, adoringly intuitive collaboration between Magimel and Juliette Binoche’s fellow cook; the thrill of watching experts at work. Ok, and there’s a near-seamless match-cut from...
The term “gastroporn” got thrown around a lot when The Taste of Things was in cinemas recently, but I’m not sure it’s quite right for Tran Anh Hung’s sumptuous culinary romance, seductive as all the cookery on display is. Though it has many a languid, exquisitely lit pan over the finished dishes created by Benoît Magimel’s 19th-century gourmet – including a giant, glistening vol-au-vent that I’ve been thinking about for months – it’s less about money shots than it is about foodie foreplay. The film’s greatest pleasures are in its extended sequences of preparation and process; the silently, adoringly intuitive collaboration between Magimel and Juliette Binoche’s fellow cook; the thrill of watching experts at work. Ok, and there’s a near-seamless match-cut from...
- 4/13/2024
- by Guy Lodge
- The Guardian - Film News
Auteur Anurag Kashyap, who is known for cult-classics like ‘Black Friday’, ‘Gangs of Wasseypur’, ‘Ugly’ and others, seems to have been hurt by a close friend.
On Wednesday, the filmmaker took to the Stories section of his Instagram as he re-shared a text from an Instagram page. The post talks about setting boundaries in friendship.
The post read, “The only people who get upset when you set the boundaries are the ones who benefited from you having none.”
Earlier, Kashyap had shared a similar post talking about “low-maintenance” friendships.
Taking to his Instagram Story, the director shared a video with the text that read: “As you get older, you realise only low-maintenance friendships will survive. The ones who are not worried about rain check or immediate response. The ones who understand that we all have busy lives and own battles to fight. The ones who understand that friendship requires zero...
On Wednesday, the filmmaker took to the Stories section of his Instagram as he re-shared a text from an Instagram page. The post talks about setting boundaries in friendship.
The post read, “The only people who get upset when you set the boundaries are the ones who benefited from you having none.”
Earlier, Kashyap had shared a similar post talking about “low-maintenance” friendships.
Taking to his Instagram Story, the director shared a video with the text that read: “As you get older, you realise only low-maintenance friendships will survive. The ones who are not worried about rain check or immediate response. The ones who understand that we all have busy lives and own battles to fight. The ones who understand that friendship requires zero...
- 4/3/2024
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Jio Studios, the content arm of billionaire Mukesh Ambani’s Reliance Industries Limited (Ril), is on a roll with several box office hits in a row.
Almost exactly a year ago, Jio Studios had launched a slate of 100 new films and TV shows. Those efforts have now come to fruition. 2023 saw Marathi-language “Baipan Bhaari Deva” and “Jhimma 2,” Bollywood films, Shah Rukh Khan’s “Dunki” and Vicky Kaushal’s “Zara Hatke Zara Bachke,” and Mithun Chakraborty-starring Bengali-language film “Kabuliwala” become major hits. 2024 has already delivered Bollywood hits “Teri Baaton Mein Aisa Uljha Jiya,” “Article 370” and “Shaitaan,” with Kiran Rao’s 2023 Toronto-playing feminist romp “Laapata Ladies” also scoring in its theatrical release.
“We are the only studio to have seven hits in a row. We hit a purple patch, like how [cricket Goat Sachin] Tendulkar was hitting his centuries,” Jyoti Deshpande, president, media and content business, Ril, told Variety. “We’ve always been champions of stories,...
Almost exactly a year ago, Jio Studios had launched a slate of 100 new films and TV shows. Those efforts have now come to fruition. 2023 saw Marathi-language “Baipan Bhaari Deva” and “Jhimma 2,” Bollywood films, Shah Rukh Khan’s “Dunki” and Vicky Kaushal’s “Zara Hatke Zara Bachke,” and Mithun Chakraborty-starring Bengali-language film “Kabuliwala” become major hits. 2024 has already delivered Bollywood hits “Teri Baaton Mein Aisa Uljha Jiya,” “Article 370” and “Shaitaan,” with Kiran Rao’s 2023 Toronto-playing feminist romp “Laapata Ladies” also scoring in its theatrical release.
“We are the only studio to have seven hits in a row. We hit a purple patch, like how [cricket Goat Sachin] Tendulkar was hitting his centuries,” Jyoti Deshpande, president, media and content business, Ril, told Variety. “We’ve always been champions of stories,...
- 4/3/2024
- by Naman Ramachandran
- Variety Film + TV
Nimrat Kaur spent a splendid Holi in Bikaner, Rajasthan and for detox the actress is gorging on some “gujiya” and basking in morning sun. Taking to Instagram stories, Nimrat on Tuesday shared a string of pictures from her getaway in Bikaner.
The actress first shared a picture of her coffee mug.
The second image was of a “gujiya”, which Nimrat tagged as “post Holi detox”.
The actress then shared a selfie, where she was seen basking in the morning sun and captioned it: “subah ki dhoop”.
Nimrat did not share if she was in Rajasthan for a shoot or for vacation.
Talking about work, Nimrat first starred in Anurag Kashyap’s production ‘Peddlers’. She gained the spotlight with ‘The Lunchbox’ starring late actor Irrfan Khan and was screened at the 2013 Cannes Film Festival.
In 2015, she also worked on international series such as ‘Homeland’, where she played the recurring role of...
The actress first shared a picture of her coffee mug.
The second image was of a “gujiya”, which Nimrat tagged as “post Holi detox”.
The actress then shared a selfie, where she was seen basking in the morning sun and captioned it: “subah ki dhoop”.
Nimrat did not share if she was in Rajasthan for a shoot or for vacation.
Talking about work, Nimrat first starred in Anurag Kashyap’s production ‘Peddlers’. She gained the spotlight with ‘The Lunchbox’ starring late actor Irrfan Khan and was screened at the 2013 Cannes Film Festival.
In 2015, she also worked on international series such as ‘Homeland’, where she played the recurring role of...
- 3/26/2024
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Chandigarh, which is set to host its first international film festival Cinevesture International Film Festival (Ciff) from March 27 to 31 is not just meant to expose the audiences in the region to around 80 of the finest international and Indian films, but will also boast of a Ciff/market to facilitate the business and craft of filmmaking.
The film festival will open with the Cannes Award-winning French film ‘The Taste of Things’ starring Juliette Binoche, and close with South Korea’s highest-grossing film of 2024 to date — the Horror-Mystery-Thriller ’Exhuma’ (Pamyo) which premiered at the 2024 Berlinale,
More than 15 curated projects by creators with a strong presence in the Indian film industry are being presented at Ciff/market. Ciff will also feature workshops, master classes and panel discussions for the benefit of festival and industry delegates.
“We are expecting a lot of potential producers and filmmakers to come face-to-face. There are also a lot...
The film festival will open with the Cannes Award-winning French film ‘The Taste of Things’ starring Juliette Binoche, and close with South Korea’s highest-grossing film of 2024 to date — the Horror-Mystery-Thriller ’Exhuma’ (Pamyo) which premiered at the 2024 Berlinale,
More than 15 curated projects by creators with a strong presence in the Indian film industry are being presented at Ciff/market. Ciff will also feature workshops, master classes and panel discussions for the benefit of festival and industry delegates.
“We are expecting a lot of potential producers and filmmakers to come face-to-face. There are also a lot...
- 3/12/2024
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Film Festival
Zelda Adams, John Adams and Toby Poser’s Fantasia and FrightFest-winning horror film “Where the Devil Roams” will open the fourth edition of India’s Wench Film Festival (Feb. 9-March 3). The festival was founded in 2020 by filmmaker Sapna Moti Bhavnani (“Sindhustan”) to “bridge the gender gap in India by driving opportunities and conversations through the gaze of a woman inclusive of Biwoc, LGBTQ+ women and non-binary in art, fashion, and film powered by tech,” per the organizers. It specializes in the horror, sci-fi and fantasy genres.
The team, which also includes artistic director Uma da Cunha, programmers Heidi Honeycutt who is the co-founder of the women-focused Etheria Film festival, Shelagh Rowan-Legg, director of the Miskatonic Institute of Horror Studies, “The Lunchbox” producer Vivek Rangachari, have curated a lineup of 29 films, including 14 India premieres and 10 Asia premieres.
Highlights include Ariane Louis-Seize’s “Humanist Vampire Seeking Consenting Suicidal Person,” Jenn Wexler’s “The Sacrifice Game,...
Zelda Adams, John Adams and Toby Poser’s Fantasia and FrightFest-winning horror film “Where the Devil Roams” will open the fourth edition of India’s Wench Film Festival (Feb. 9-March 3). The festival was founded in 2020 by filmmaker Sapna Moti Bhavnani (“Sindhustan”) to “bridge the gender gap in India by driving opportunities and conversations through the gaze of a woman inclusive of Biwoc, LGBTQ+ women and non-binary in art, fashion, and film powered by tech,” per the organizers. It specializes in the horror, sci-fi and fantasy genres.
The team, which also includes artistic director Uma da Cunha, programmers Heidi Honeycutt who is the co-founder of the women-focused Etheria Film festival, Shelagh Rowan-Legg, director of the Miskatonic Institute of Horror Studies, “The Lunchbox” producer Vivek Rangachari, have curated a lineup of 29 films, including 14 India premieres and 10 Asia premieres.
Highlights include Ariane Louis-Seize’s “Humanist Vampire Seeking Consenting Suicidal Person,” Jenn Wexler’s “The Sacrifice Game,...
- 2/7/2024
- by Naman Ramachandran
- Variety Film + TV
Irrfan Rejected Christopher Nolan For A Film Whose Oscar Snub Made Many Furious, But It Was A Smart Decision! ( Photo Credit – IMDb; Facebook )
How many actors do you know who have rejected Christopher Nolan’s one of the very best films in a film that will turn out to be a box office Blockbuster and made every single soul angry for not getting a shot at the Oscars? Well, you know by the title it’s Irrfan, and we believe he’s the only Indian actor who could even think to say no to one of the most loved directors across the globe.
Irrfan, back in 2011-12, agreed to shoot Ritesh Batra’s ‘festival film’ & people weren’t shocked at his casting because who better than him to play the typical Bandra uncle donning formals with a bag in his hand, doing the monotonous routine job from the past 35 years...
How many actors do you know who have rejected Christopher Nolan’s one of the very best films in a film that will turn out to be a box office Blockbuster and made every single soul angry for not getting a shot at the Oscars? Well, you know by the title it’s Irrfan, and we believe he’s the only Indian actor who could even think to say no to one of the most loved directors across the globe.
Irrfan, back in 2011-12, agreed to shoot Ritesh Batra’s ‘festival film’ & people weren’t shocked at his casting because who better than him to play the typical Bandra uncle donning formals with a bag in his hand, doing the monotonous routine job from the past 35 years...
- 1/2/2024
- by Umesh Punwani
- KoiMoi
Shah Rukh Khan Owns Germany Box Office: 19 Times Higher Than Prabhas’ Film, Top 3 Films All Belong To Srk & More Facts To Blow… ( Photo Credit – YouTube; Facebook )
By now, we all know Shah Rukh Khan is a different beast overseas altogether; he’s a mammoth-sized monster no one from the Indian film industry can even contemplate competing; he’s Sachin Tendulkar in the era of facing the most dangerous bowlers. But do you know he’s even bigger in Germany? Yes, it’s even bigger than all the descriptions mentioned for him above.
His latest film, Dunki, isn’t as big as his previous 2023 blockbusters Jawan or Pathaan, both overseas and domestically, but surprisingly, in Germany, things are a bit different. It looks like he has created another level of fan base over there, and things would be interesting to track for his future films.
The collections of his films are...
By now, we all know Shah Rukh Khan is a different beast overseas altogether; he’s a mammoth-sized monster no one from the Indian film industry can even contemplate competing; he’s Sachin Tendulkar in the era of facing the most dangerous bowlers. But do you know he’s even bigger in Germany? Yes, it’s even bigger than all the descriptions mentioned for him above.
His latest film, Dunki, isn’t as big as his previous 2023 blockbusters Jawan or Pathaan, both overseas and domestically, but surprisingly, in Germany, things are a bit different. It looks like he has created another level of fan base over there, and things would be interesting to track for his future films.
The collections of his films are...
- 1/1/2024
- by Umesh Punwani
- KoiMoi
Post-pandemic audiences are much more open to different cultures, thanks to streaming and exposure to new types of content, but some of the world’s biggest film industries are still figuring out how to adapt in a rapidly changing landscape, said speakers on the ‘Cinematic Crossovers’ panel in Red Sea Souk.
Leading producers from three industries with an international footprint – Woo-sik Seo from Korea’s Barunson C&c, a subsidiary of Barunson E&a (Parasite), Dheer Momaya from India’s Jugaad Motion Pictures (Last Film Show) and Jadesola Osiberu, founder of Nigeria’s Greoh Studios (Gangs Of Lagos) – compared their business and funding models with the old world system set up by France’s Cnc and the nascent film industry in Saudi Arabia.
But they concluded by saying that, despite their success in achieving global impact, the current systems face some challenges – particularly in terms of censorship and IP ownership.
Korean reality check
Seo,...
Leading producers from three industries with an international footprint – Woo-sik Seo from Korea’s Barunson C&c, a subsidiary of Barunson E&a (Parasite), Dheer Momaya from India’s Jugaad Motion Pictures (Last Film Show) and Jadesola Osiberu, founder of Nigeria’s Greoh Studios (Gangs Of Lagos) – compared their business and funding models with the old world system set up by France’s Cnc and the nascent film industry in Saudi Arabia.
But they concluded by saying that, despite their success in achieving global impact, the current systems face some challenges – particularly in terms of censorship and IP ownership.
Korean reality check
Seo,...
- 12/6/2023
- by Liz Shackleton
- Deadline Film + TV
The 54th edition of India’s Goa Film Festival concluded Tuesday evening with a tribute to Michael Douglas, who picked up the fest’s Satyajit Ray Lifetime Achievement Award for Excellence in Cinema.
Previous winners of the award — which organizers say celebrates individuals whose unparalleled contributions have enriched the cinematic landscape — include Martin Scorsese, Bernardo Bertolucci, Dilip Kumar, Carlos Saura, Krzysztof Zanussi, and Wong Kar-wai.
“It’s a tremendous honor to receive this award. It’s a career life achievement. When I heard about the award, my family and I were elated,” Douglas said. The veteran Basic Instinct actor was joined by his wife, Catherine Zeta-Jones, and son Dylan Douglas.
Later, during his acceptance speech, Douglas touched on world affairs, highlighting the role he believes cinema can play in bringing people together. Douglas also gave a shoutout to what he described as some of his favorite Indian films, including Rrr,...
Previous winners of the award — which organizers say celebrates individuals whose unparalleled contributions have enriched the cinematic landscape — include Martin Scorsese, Bernardo Bertolucci, Dilip Kumar, Carlos Saura, Krzysztof Zanussi, and Wong Kar-wai.
“It’s a tremendous honor to receive this award. It’s a career life achievement. When I heard about the award, my family and I were elated,” Douglas said. The veteran Basic Instinct actor was joined by his wife, Catherine Zeta-Jones, and son Dylan Douglas.
Later, during his acceptance speech, Douglas touched on world affairs, highlighting the role he believes cinema can play in bringing people together. Douglas also gave a shoutout to what he described as some of his favorite Indian films, including Rrr,...
- 11/29/2023
- by Zac Ntim
- Deadline Film + TV
The 54th International Film Festival of India (Iffi), Goa, concluded on Tuesday with Hollywood veteran Michael Douglas accepting the Satyajit Ray lifetime achievement award for excellence in cinema.
Previous winners of the award include Martin Scorsese, Bernardo Bertolucci, Dilip Kumar, Carlos Saura, Krzysztof Zanussi and Wong Kar-wai.
“It’s a tremendous honor to receive this award, a career life achievement. When I heard about the award, my family and I were elated,” said Douglas, who was accompanied by wife Catherine Zeta Jones and their son Dylan Douglas. The two-time Oscar winning actor said that his favorite Indian films are “Rrr,” “Om Shanti Om” and “The Lunchbox.” The award was conferred during the festival’s closing ceremony by Bollywood actor Ayushmann Khurrana and Pramod Sawant, chief minister of Goa.
At the festival’s international competition, the jury, presided over by veteran filmmaker Shekhar Kapur, awarded best film to Abbas Amini’s Rotterdam-winning Iranian film “Endless Borders.
Previous winners of the award include Martin Scorsese, Bernardo Bertolucci, Dilip Kumar, Carlos Saura, Krzysztof Zanussi and Wong Kar-wai.
“It’s a tremendous honor to receive this award, a career life achievement. When I heard about the award, my family and I were elated,” said Douglas, who was accompanied by wife Catherine Zeta Jones and their son Dylan Douglas. The two-time Oscar winning actor said that his favorite Indian films are “Rrr,” “Om Shanti Om” and “The Lunchbox.” The award was conferred during the festival’s closing ceremony by Bollywood actor Ayushmann Khurrana and Pramod Sawant, chief minister of Goa.
At the festival’s international competition, the jury, presided over by veteran filmmaker Shekhar Kapur, awarded best film to Abbas Amini’s Rotterdam-winning Iranian film “Endless Borders.
- 11/29/2023
- by Naman Ramachandran
- Variety Film + TV
Acclaimed Hollywood actor-producer Michael Douglas was conferred with the Satyajit Ray Lifetime Achievement Award during the closing ceremony of 54th International Film Festival of India (Iffi), here on Tuesday. Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant and Michael Douglas’s wife and award-winning actress Catherine Zeta Jones were present on the occasion, among others.
After receiving the award, Douglas termed Satyajit Ray as a world-class filmmaker.
“Cinema is one of the few mediums that have the power to unite and transform us. Today, the global language of cinema is more meaningful than ever. Iffi is a reminder of magic of filmmaking and cross-cultural artistic expressions, transcending time, language and geographies,” he said.
In his distinguished career spanning over six decades, Douglas has been nominated for two Oscars and won both of them — as producer of the Best Picture winner ‘One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest’ (1975), and as Best Actor for ‘Wall Street...
After receiving the award, Douglas termed Satyajit Ray as a world-class filmmaker.
“Cinema is one of the few mediums that have the power to unite and transform us. Today, the global language of cinema is more meaningful than ever. Iffi is a reminder of magic of filmmaking and cross-cultural artistic expressions, transcending time, language and geographies,” he said.
In his distinguished career spanning over six decades, Douglas has been nominated for two Oscars and won both of them — as producer of the Best Picture winner ‘One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest’ (1975), and as Best Actor for ‘Wall Street...
- 11/28/2023
- by Agency News Desk
Acclaimed Hollywood actor-producer Michael Douglas was conferred with the Satyajit Ray Lifetime Achievement Award during the closing ceremony of 54th International Film Festival of India (Iffi), here on Tuesday. Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant and Michael Douglas’s wife and award-winning actress Catherine Zeta Jones were present on the occasion, among others.
After receiving the award, Douglas termed Satyajit Ray as a world-class filmmaker.
“Cinema is one of the few mediums that have the power to unite and transform us. Today, the global language of cinema is more meaningful than ever. Iffi is a reminder of magic of filmmaking and cross-cultural artistic expressions, transcending time, language and geographies,” he said.
In his distinguished career spanning over six decades, Douglas has been nominated for two Oscars and won both of them — as producer of the Best Picture winner ‘One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest’ (1975), and as Best Actor for ‘Wall Street...
After receiving the award, Douglas termed Satyajit Ray as a world-class filmmaker.
“Cinema is one of the few mediums that have the power to unite and transform us. Today, the global language of cinema is more meaningful than ever. Iffi is a reminder of magic of filmmaking and cross-cultural artistic expressions, transcending time, language and geographies,” he said.
In his distinguished career spanning over six decades, Douglas has been nominated for two Oscars and won both of them — as producer of the Best Picture winner ‘One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest’ (1975), and as Best Actor for ‘Wall Street...
- 11/28/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Acclaimed Hollywood actor Michael Douglas, who visited the ongoing 54th International Film Festival of India here along with his actress wife Catherine Zeta-Jones and son Dylan, had a little fun with a reporter during a presser. The actor was interacting with the media on the sidelines of being conferred with the Satyajit Ray Lifetime Achievement Award at the festival.
During the interaction, a reporter asked Michael, “I have seen ‘Fatal Attraction’ and ‘Basic Instinct’. Between these two movies, which do you feel you worked more hard for and which one do you like more?”
The actor leaned forward and said on the mic, “May I ask you if you have seen any other movies of mine, or are these two the only ones that you have seen?”
As he said this, the entire room burst out laughing.
However, the actor quickly moved on as he answered the question, saying, “I...
During the interaction, a reporter asked Michael, “I have seen ‘Fatal Attraction’ and ‘Basic Instinct’. Between these two movies, which do you feel you worked more hard for and which one do you like more?”
The actor leaned forward and said on the mic, “May I ask you if you have seen any other movies of mine, or are these two the only ones that you have seen?”
As he said this, the entire room burst out laughing.
However, the actor quickly moved on as he answered the question, saying, “I...
- 11/27/2023
- by Agency News Desk
Acclaimed Hollywood actor Michael Douglas, who visited the ongoing 54th International Film Festival of India here along with his actress wife Catherine Zeta-Jones and son Dylan, had a little fun with a reporter during a presser. The actor was interacting with the media on the sidelines of being conferred with the Satyajit Ray Lifetime Achievement Award at the festival.
During the interaction, a reporter asked Michael, “I have seen ‘Fatal Attraction’ and ‘Basic Instinct’. Between these two movies, which do you feel you worked more hard for and which one do you like more?”
The actor leaned forward and said on the mic, “May I ask you if you have seen any other movies of mine, or are these two the only ones that you have seen?”
As he said this, the entire room burst out laughing.
However, the actor quickly moved on as he answered the question, saying, “I...
During the interaction, a reporter asked Michael, “I have seen ‘Fatal Attraction’ and ‘Basic Instinct’. Between these two movies, which do you feel you worked more hard for and which one do you like more?”
The actor leaned forward and said on the mic, “May I ask you if you have seen any other movies of mine, or are these two the only ones that you have seen?”
As he said this, the entire room burst out laughing.
However, the actor quickly moved on as he answered the question, saying, “I...
- 11/27/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Actress Catherine Zeta-Jones, who was in Goa on Monday with her actor and husband Michael Douglas, revealed that her son loves the Shah Rukh Khan-starrer ‘Om Shanti Om’. Michael and Catherine attended the 54th edition of the ongoing International Film Festival of India in Goa where Michael will be conferred with the Satyajit Ray Excellence in Film Lifetime Award.
Talking to the media, Catherine said, “When my son, Dylan was really young, we showed him ‘Om Shanti Om’. And when his friends came over, he used to tell them, ‘Do you wanna see a movie from India?’.”
She then asked Dylan, who was sitting in the audience, “How many times have we seen that film?.”
He said, “I’ve seen that over 50 times, it’s one long movie, yeah.”
She then spoke about her favourite Indian movie — the Nawazuddin Siddiqui and Irrfan Khan-starrer ‘The Lunchbox’.
Talking about the film,...
Talking to the media, Catherine said, “When my son, Dylan was really young, we showed him ‘Om Shanti Om’. And when his friends came over, he used to tell them, ‘Do you wanna see a movie from India?’.”
She then asked Dylan, who was sitting in the audience, “How many times have we seen that film?.”
He said, “I’ve seen that over 50 times, it’s one long movie, yeah.”
She then spoke about her favourite Indian movie — the Nawazuddin Siddiqui and Irrfan Khan-starrer ‘The Lunchbox’.
Talking about the film,...
- 11/27/2023
- by Agency News Desk
Actress Catherine Zeta-Jones, who was in Goa on Monday with her actor and husband Michael Douglas, revealed that her son loves the Shah Rukh Khan-starrer ‘Om Shanti Om’. Michael and Catherine attended the 54th edition of the ongoing International Film Festival of India in Goa where Michael will be conferred with the Satyajit Ray Excellence in Film Lifetime Award.
Talking to the media, Catherine said, “When my son, Dylan was really young, we showed him ‘Om Shanti Om’. And when his friends came over, he used to tell them, ‘Do you wanna see a movie from India?’.”
She then asked Dylan, who was sitting in the audience, “How many times have we seen that film?.”
He said, “I’ve seen that over 50 times, it’s one long movie, yeah.”
She then spoke about her favourite Indian movie — the Nawazuddin Siddiqui and Irrfan Khan-starrer ‘The Lunchbox’.
Talking about the film,...
Talking to the media, Catherine said, “When my son, Dylan was really young, we showed him ‘Om Shanti Om’. And when his friends came over, he used to tell them, ‘Do you wanna see a movie from India?’.”
She then asked Dylan, who was sitting in the audience, “How many times have we seen that film?.”
He said, “I’ve seen that over 50 times, it’s one long movie, yeah.”
She then spoke about her favourite Indian movie — the Nawazuddin Siddiqui and Irrfan Khan-starrer ‘The Lunchbox’.
Talking about the film,...
- 11/27/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Exclusive: On the eve of AFM, Lionsgate has picked up North American and UK rights to Indian action movie Kill for theatrical release in 2024.
The rare deal marks one of the first times an Indian production has partnered with a Hollywood studio on a theatrical release in North America and the UK for a mainstream Hindi-language film.
WME Independent, which is handling global sales, brokered the deal on behalf of the filmmakers alongside Christopher Davis and Kaycee Holcomb for Lionsgate.
Kill is directed by Nikhil Nagesh Bhat and produced by Karan Johar and Apoorva Mehta for Dharma Productions and Guneet Monga Kapoor and Achin Jain for Sikhya Entertainment.
Starring newcomer Lakshya alongside Raghav Juyal and Tanya Maniktala, the likely R-rated action movie made its world premiere at this year’s Toronto Film Festival as a Midnight Madness selection.
In the film, star-crossed lovers Tulika (Maniktala) and Amrit (Lakshya) find their...
The rare deal marks one of the first times an Indian production has partnered with a Hollywood studio on a theatrical release in North America and the UK for a mainstream Hindi-language film.
WME Independent, which is handling global sales, brokered the deal on behalf of the filmmakers alongside Christopher Davis and Kaycee Holcomb for Lionsgate.
Kill is directed by Nikhil Nagesh Bhat and produced by Karan Johar and Apoorva Mehta for Dharma Productions and Guneet Monga Kapoor and Achin Jain for Sikhya Entertainment.
Starring newcomer Lakshya alongside Raghav Juyal and Tanya Maniktala, the likely R-rated action movie made its world premiere at this year’s Toronto Film Festival as a Midnight Madness selection.
In the film, star-crossed lovers Tulika (Maniktala) and Amrit (Lakshya) find their...
- 10/30/2023
- by Andreas Wiseman
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: Indian powerhouse producers Guneet Monga Kapoor and Karan Johar, who have previously collaborated on movies including lauded drama The Lunchbox and TIFF 2023 title Kill, are moving ahead with their Hindi-language adaptation of French smash Intouchables, by hiring director Collin D’Cunha.
The Indian filmmakers first acquired the remake rights from Gaumont almost a decade ago. The original box office sensation, starring Omar Sy and François Cluzet, saw an aristocrat hire a young man from the projects to be his caregiver after he becomes a quadriplegic from a paragliding accident. The movie spawned a string of remakes, including a Telugu and Tamil version, and a U.S. version starring Kevin Hart.
According to the producers, the Hindi adaptation “aims to recreate the magic of the original while adding a unique touch that resonates with Indian audiences”.
The film is part of a larger creative synergy that was announced in May 2023 between...
The Indian filmmakers first acquired the remake rights from Gaumont almost a decade ago. The original box office sensation, starring Omar Sy and François Cluzet, saw an aristocrat hire a young man from the projects to be his caregiver after he becomes a quadriplegic from a paragliding accident. The movie spawned a string of remakes, including a Telugu and Tamil version, and a U.S. version starring Kevin Hart.
According to the producers, the Hindi adaptation “aims to recreate the magic of the original while adding a unique touch that resonates with Indian audiences”.
The film is part of a larger creative synergy that was announced in May 2023 between...
- 10/21/2023
- by Andreas Wiseman
- Deadline Film + TV
Actress Nimrat Kaur, who is known for her roles in ‘The Lunchbox’, ‘Airlift’, ‘Dasvi’ etc, on Sunday gave her fans a sneak peek into her “golden weekend”. She was born into a Sikh family in Pilani, Rajasthan. Her father was an Indian Army officer. Her family lived in Patiala, Punjab, and she studied at Yadavindra Public School, Patiala.
Nimrat, who is on a visit to Punjab, on Sunday shared a glimpse of her travel. Taking to Instagram, the actress gave a colourful glimpse of the northern state, leaving her fans in awe of her photos.
She shared photos from the Golden Temple in Amritsar. Nimrat wore a pink floral salwar suit, with minimal makeup.
In some photos, she is sitting crosslegged in front of the temple, and is posing for the lens. She captioned it as: ‘Satnaam Waheguru’. Nimrat dropped a glimpse of ‘Guru da Langar’.
She is seen relishing...
Nimrat, who is on a visit to Punjab, on Sunday shared a glimpse of her travel. Taking to Instagram, the actress gave a colourful glimpse of the northern state, leaving her fans in awe of her photos.
She shared photos from the Golden Temple in Amritsar. Nimrat wore a pink floral salwar suit, with minimal makeup.
In some photos, she is sitting crosslegged in front of the temple, and is posing for the lens. She captioned it as: ‘Satnaam Waheguru’. Nimrat dropped a glimpse of ‘Guru da Langar’.
She is seen relishing...
- 9/24/2023
- by Agency News Desk
Actress Nimrat Kaur, who is known for her roles in ‘The Lunchbox’, ‘Airlift’, ‘Dasvi’ etc, on Sunday gave her fans a sneak peek into her “golden weekend”. She was born into a Sikh family in Pilani, Rajasthan. Her father was an Indian Army officer. Her family lived in Patiala, Punjab, and she studied at Yadavindra Public School, Patiala.
Nimrat, who is on a visit to Punjab, on Sunday shared a glimpse of her travel. Taking to Instagram, the actress gave a colourful glimpse of the northern state, leaving her fans in awe of her photos.
She shared photos from the Golden Temple in Amritsar. Nimrat wore a pink floral salwar suit, with minimal makeup.
In some photos, she is sitting crosslegged in front of the temple, and is posing for the lens. She captioned it as: ‘Satnaam Waheguru’. Nimrat dropped a glimpse of ‘Guru da Langar’.
She is seen relishing...
Nimrat, who is on a visit to Punjab, on Sunday shared a glimpse of her travel. Taking to Instagram, the actress gave a colourful glimpse of the northern state, leaving her fans in awe of her photos.
She shared photos from the Golden Temple in Amritsar. Nimrat wore a pink floral salwar suit, with minimal makeup.
In some photos, she is sitting crosslegged in front of the temple, and is posing for the lens. She captioned it as: ‘Satnaam Waheguru’. Nimrat dropped a glimpse of ‘Guru da Langar’.
She is seen relishing...
- 9/24/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Indian actor Babil Khan is basking in the success of Netflix original film “Friday Night Plan.”
The high school comedy bowed Sept. 1 and has consistently stayed in the Netflix Top 10 charts across South Asia. Khan debuted with Netflix original film “Qala” and his next venture, drama series “The Railway Men” is also due to bow on the service.
Khan describes those two roles as “emotionally intense.” “I wanted to do something that would leave the audience with a little lightness and relief from a world that is already consuming you,” Khan told Variety.
The actor, who is in his early 20s, added: “People my age are burdened by social media and the anxieties of feeling like they’re being left behind and constantly seeking for validation from outside. I just wanted to do a film, which we can watch without thinking, without intellectualizing and just feel a little lighter from...
The high school comedy bowed Sept. 1 and has consistently stayed in the Netflix Top 10 charts across South Asia. Khan debuted with Netflix original film “Qala” and his next venture, drama series “The Railway Men” is also due to bow on the service.
Khan describes those two roles as “emotionally intense.” “I wanted to do something that would leave the audience with a little lightness and relief from a world that is already consuming you,” Khan told Variety.
The actor, who is in his early 20s, added: “People my age are burdened by social media and the anxieties of feeling like they’re being left behind and constantly seeking for validation from outside. I just wanted to do a film, which we can watch without thinking, without intellectualizing and just feel a little lighter from...
- 9/22/2023
- by Naman Ramachandran
- Variety Film + TV
The celebrations for Ganesh Chaturthi are in full swing in Mumbai, and the entire city is immersed in the festive spirit. B-town is not far behind as many of the celebs were spotted seeking blessings at the iconic Lalbaugcha Raja in Parel area of Mumbai.
After Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan sought blessings at Lalbaugcha Raja, his ‘Jawan’ co-actor Riddhi Dogra too visited the iconic Lord Ganpati. She was seen dressed in salwar kurta with floral print and statement jewellery. She rounded up her look with a pink coloured dupatta and her hair tied in a bun.
‘The Lunchbox’ actress Nimrat Kaur too was seen at the venue as she walked in to attend the celebrations and seek blessings. Nimrat too was dressed in yellow ochre coloured Indian attire with matching dupatta. She kept her look sharp with hair tied in a bun accentuated by a gajra. On her way to the venue,...
After Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan sought blessings at Lalbaugcha Raja, his ‘Jawan’ co-actor Riddhi Dogra too visited the iconic Lord Ganpati. She was seen dressed in salwar kurta with floral print and statement jewellery. She rounded up her look with a pink coloured dupatta and her hair tied in a bun.
‘The Lunchbox’ actress Nimrat Kaur too was seen at the venue as she walked in to attend the celebrations and seek blessings. Nimrat too was dressed in yellow ochre coloured Indian attire with matching dupatta. She kept her look sharp with hair tied in a bun accentuated by a gajra. On her way to the venue,...
- 9/22/2023
- by Agency News Desk
The celebrations for Ganesh Chaturthi are in full swing in Mumbai, and the entire city is immersed in the festive spirit. B-town is not far behind as many of the celebs were spotted seeking blessings at the iconic Lalbaugcha Raja in Parel area of Mumbai.
After Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan sought blessings at Lalbaugcha Raja, his ‘Jawan’ co-actor Riddhi Dogra too visited the iconic Lord Ganpati. She was seen dressed in salwar kurta with floral print and statement jewellery. She rounded up her look with a pink coloured dupatta and her hair tied in a bun.
‘The Lunchbox’ actress Nimrat Kaur too was seen at the venue as she walked in to attend the celebrations and seek blessings. Nimrat too was dressed in yellow ochre coloured Indian attire with matching dupatta. She kept her look sharp with hair tied in a bun accentuated by a gajra. On her way to the venue,...
After Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan sought blessings at Lalbaugcha Raja, his ‘Jawan’ co-actor Riddhi Dogra too visited the iconic Lord Ganpati. She was seen dressed in salwar kurta with floral print and statement jewellery. She rounded up her look with a pink coloured dupatta and her hair tied in a bun.
‘The Lunchbox’ actress Nimrat Kaur too was seen at the venue as she walked in to attend the celebrations and seek blessings. Nimrat too was dressed in yellow ochre coloured Indian attire with matching dupatta. She kept her look sharp with hair tied in a bun accentuated by a gajra. On her way to the venue,...
- 9/22/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Stars Acting Up At Busan
Oscar-winning Korean actor Youn Yuh-jung will headline the Actors’ House section of the upcoming Busan International Film Festival, it was announced on Thursday.
Introduced in 2021, Actors’ House is a special series that connects audiences and film enthusiasts with iconic actors from the current generation through its in-depth discussions. “There’s much anticipation to hear her words of wisdom, as she’s known for her insightful observations,” said the festival.
Others this year include: Han Hyo-joo, Song Joong-ki and Korean-American actor and author John Cho. Han is known for performances in 2015’s “The Beauty Inside,” “W” (2016), “Happiness (2021), and last year’s “The Pirates: The Last Royal Treasure.” She will be in Busan with Netflix-backed “Believer 2” and recently appeared in the Disney+ original series, “Moving.”
Song, who hosted the 2021 Busan festival’s opening ceremony, was recently seen in “Hopeless,” one of the handful of Korean films in Cannes this year.
Oscar-winning Korean actor Youn Yuh-jung will headline the Actors’ House section of the upcoming Busan International Film Festival, it was announced on Thursday.
Introduced in 2021, Actors’ House is a special series that connects audiences and film enthusiasts with iconic actors from the current generation through its in-depth discussions. “There’s much anticipation to hear her words of wisdom, as she’s known for her insightful observations,” said the festival.
Others this year include: Han Hyo-joo, Song Joong-ki and Korean-American actor and author John Cho. Han is known for performances in 2015’s “The Beauty Inside,” “W” (2016), “Happiness (2021), and last year’s “The Pirates: The Last Royal Treasure.” She will be in Busan with Netflix-backed “Believer 2” and recently appeared in the Disney+ original series, “Moving.”
Song, who hosted the 2021 Busan festival’s opening ceremony, was recently seen in “Hopeless,” one of the handful of Korean films in Cannes this year.
- 9/14/2023
- by Patrick Frater
- Variety Film + TV
Toronto Film Festival Midnight Madness world premiere “Kill” is a confluence of three stellar Indian talents.
Producer Guneet Monga Kapoor is an Oscar winner for “The Elephant Whisperers”; fellow producer and filmmaker Karan Johar is a Bollywood A-lister who has just delivered massive hit “Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani”; and director Nikhil Nagesh Bhat is known for Netflix film “Long Live Brij Mohan” and Prime Video series “Rasbhari.”
“Kill” belongs to the extreme action genre, a rarity in Indian cinema. Set entirely on an express train to New Delhi, the film follows Indian army commandos Amrit and Viresh, who are on a mission to rescue Amrit’s girlfriend Tulika. She is betrothed to someone else against her wishes. Matters go awry when more than 40 bandits (known as dacoits in India) belonging to an extended family board the train with a view to looting and kidnapping. Amrit and Viresh try...
Producer Guneet Monga Kapoor is an Oscar winner for “The Elephant Whisperers”; fellow producer and filmmaker Karan Johar is a Bollywood A-lister who has just delivered massive hit “Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani”; and director Nikhil Nagesh Bhat is known for Netflix film “Long Live Brij Mohan” and Prime Video series “Rasbhari.”
“Kill” belongs to the extreme action genre, a rarity in Indian cinema. Set entirely on an express train to New Delhi, the film follows Indian army commandos Amrit and Viresh, who are on a mission to rescue Amrit’s girlfriend Tulika. She is betrothed to someone else against her wishes. Matters go awry when more than 40 bandits (known as dacoits in India) belonging to an extended family board the train with a view to looting and kidnapping. Amrit and Viresh try...
- 9/8/2023
- by Naman Ramachandran
- Variety Film + TV
Location, Location, Location
Entertainment, sports and brand licensing firms WildBrain Cplg and WildBrain Ltd. have brokered location-based entertainment (Lbe) deals on behalf of Peanuts Worldwide for “Peanuts,” “Teletubbies” and “In the Night Garden” with China’s Max-Matching Entertainments. These are expected to lead to the opening of family entertainment centers and IP-themed hotel rooms for each brand in Beijing, in Zhongshan City, Guangdong and a third city yet to be announced. These will roll out over the next five years.
The moves come at a time when WildBrain Cplg is expanding its Asia-focused teams. These include the Los Angeles-based veteran licensing executive, Kevin Suh who is former president of themed entertainment & consumer products at Paramount Pictures. Suh was also a senior executive at the Motion Picture Association of America and a lawyer in California. Shanghai-based Evi Sari joins as VP of Lbe in Apac and the Gcc. She was previously...
Entertainment, sports and brand licensing firms WildBrain Cplg and WildBrain Ltd. have brokered location-based entertainment (Lbe) deals on behalf of Peanuts Worldwide for “Peanuts,” “Teletubbies” and “In the Night Garden” with China’s Max-Matching Entertainments. These are expected to lead to the opening of family entertainment centers and IP-themed hotel rooms for each brand in Beijing, in Zhongshan City, Guangdong and a third city yet to be announced. These will roll out over the next five years.
The moves come at a time when WildBrain Cplg is expanding its Asia-focused teams. These include the Los Angeles-based veteran licensing executive, Kevin Suh who is former president of themed entertainment & consumer products at Paramount Pictures. Suh was also a senior executive at the Motion Picture Association of America and a lawyer in California. Shanghai-based Evi Sari joins as VP of Lbe in Apac and the Gcc. She was previously...
- 9/7/2023
- by Patrick Frater
- Variety Film + TV
Brace yourselves for an emotionally charged cinematic experience as a film revolving around Dog soldiers. ‘Tutti Frutti’, brings to life an extraordinary saga of camaraderie and courage that transcends the boundaries between soldiers and their loyal canine companions. This compelling narrative, inspired by true events, will take audiences on a gripping journey, celebrating the incredible partnership between warriors on two legs and four.
As the world prepares to celebrate International Dog’s Month, Tutti Frutti takes centre stage, paying homage to the relentless protectors who share an unbreakable bond with our soldiers. The pre-production of Tutti Frutti is set to commence soon.
Behind the scenes, the film boasts a stellar team with producers Vivek Rangachari and Faraz Ahsan at the helm. Vivek Rangachari, known for producing acclaimed films like ‘The Lunchbox’ and the highly anticipated ‘800’, brings his expertise to the table, ensuring a production that resonates with authenticity and heart.
As the world prepares to celebrate International Dog’s Month, Tutti Frutti takes centre stage, paying homage to the relentless protectors who share an unbreakable bond with our soldiers. The pre-production of Tutti Frutti is set to commence soon.
Behind the scenes, the film boasts a stellar team with producers Vivek Rangachari and Faraz Ahsan at the helm. Vivek Rangachari, known for producing acclaimed films like ‘The Lunchbox’ and the highly anticipated ‘800’, brings his expertise to the table, ensuring a production that resonates with authenticity and heart.
- 8/14/2023
- by Editorial Desk
- GlamSham
Dogs are not only man’s best friend, but also loyal allies in times of war. They have been trained to perform various tasks, such as scouting, tracking, guarding, detecting explosives, or delivering messages. They have also saved countless lives and earned many honors for their bravery and devotion.
Some of these war dogs have become legends, such as Stubby, who served in World War I and was awarded several medals; Chips, who attacked an enemy machine gun nest in World War II and received a Silver Star; or Max, who starred in a 2015 film about a dog who helped US Marines in Afghanistan.
Now, a new film inspired by true events will tell the story of another war dog who made history. The film is titled Tutti Frutti, and it follows the adventures of a stray dog who is adopted by an Indian Army unit during the 1971 Indo-Pakistani War.
Some of these war dogs have become legends, such as Stubby, who served in World War I and was awarded several medals; Chips, who attacked an enemy machine gun nest in World War II and received a Silver Star; or Max, who starred in a 2015 film about a dog who helped US Marines in Afghanistan.
Now, a new film inspired by true events will tell the story of another war dog who made history. The film is titled Tutti Frutti, and it follows the adventures of a stray dog who is adopted by an Indian Army unit during the 1971 Indo-Pakistani War.
- 8/11/2023
- by amalprasadappu
- https://thecinemanews.online/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/IMG_4649
A new research report by the School of Media and Cultural Studies at the Tata Institute of Social Sciences (Tiss), Mumbai, reveals that on- and off-screen women and queer representation in box-office hits remains largely stereotypical.
This statement in itself says a lot. It says, women and queer representation remains stereotypical in box-office Hits. Going by the summary of the research it can be concluded, as it does not matter how female actors are cast, it is the male actor who carries a film and it becomes a hit!
The research is exhaustively titled ‘Lights, Camera, and Time for Action: Recasting a Gender Equality Compliant Bollywood’. Such a clichéd title!
The research was carried out by Tiss and funded by the US Consulate General in Mumbai. The report was released by the brand new celebrity, Guneet Monga Kapoor, thanks to her Oscar-winning feature, ‘Elephant Whisperers’, Vidya Balan and Nandita Das,...
This statement in itself says a lot. It says, women and queer representation remains stereotypical in box-office Hits. Going by the summary of the research it can be concluded, as it does not matter how female actors are cast, it is the male actor who carries a film and it becomes a hit!
The research is exhaustively titled ‘Lights, Camera, and Time for Action: Recasting a Gender Equality Compliant Bollywood’. Such a clichéd title!
The research was carried out by Tiss and funded by the US Consulate General in Mumbai. The report was released by the brand new celebrity, Guneet Monga Kapoor, thanks to her Oscar-winning feature, ‘Elephant Whisperers’, Vidya Balan and Nandita Das,...
- 7/23/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
New Delhi, July 23 (Ians) Two rather unproductive, illogical and mostly futile exercises were reported recently: Exhibitors in Chennai met this past week and drafted some demands which actually set terms on film producers! The other was a Tiss report on Equitable Gender Representation in Hindi Cinema.
Tn Exhibitors’ Desperate Demands
Tamil Nadu Film Exhibitors’ Association (Tnfea) has put forward some demands on filmmakers that don’t look businesslike. The demands and the tone sound dictatorial. Not to mention confusing. Though impractical, such matters require the parties concerned to sit across the table and discuss.
The exhibitors want a film to be released on Ott only after eight weeks, or 56 days, following its theatrical release. Presently, the producers follow a four-week embargo.
This demand just amounts to asserting the exhibitors’ status and is not necessary. Because, neither a producer, nor the Ott platform will release a film till it is collecting revenue at the box office.
Tn Exhibitors’ Desperate Demands
Tamil Nadu Film Exhibitors’ Association (Tnfea) has put forward some demands on filmmakers that don’t look businesslike. The demands and the tone sound dictatorial. Not to mention confusing. Though impractical, such matters require the parties concerned to sit across the table and discuss.
The exhibitors want a film to be released on Ott only after eight weeks, or 56 days, following its theatrical release. Presently, the producers follow a four-week embargo.
This demand just amounts to asserting the exhibitors’ status and is not necessary. Because, neither a producer, nor the Ott platform will release a film till it is collecting revenue at the box office.
- 7/23/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Canadian-Indian-American actor Sunny Leone is making her Cannes debut with Anurag Kashyap’s “Kennedy.”
Presumed dead for years, Kennedy (Rahul Bhat) is an insomniac former cop who continues to work for a corrupt system while seeking redemption. Leone plays a pivotal character named Charlie.
“She’s a little bit of a complex character and she hides behind some of her motions. And one of the things she hides behind the most is this laugh. And I believe she’s a woman who’s caught in two different worlds – one is the one that she wants to live in and one is the one she has been deliberately caught up in. I really enjoyed playing this character. And I think she is someone who’s trying her very best to be as strong as possible at every moment of the day,” Leone told Variety.
Leone’s laugh in the film is...
Presumed dead for years, Kennedy (Rahul Bhat) is an insomniac former cop who continues to work for a corrupt system while seeking redemption. Leone plays a pivotal character named Charlie.
“She’s a little bit of a complex character and she hides behind some of her motions. And one of the things she hides behind the most is this laugh. And I believe she’s a woman who’s caught in two different worlds – one is the one that she wants to live in and one is the one she has been deliberately caught up in. I really enjoyed playing this character. And I think she is someone who’s trying her very best to be as strong as possible at every moment of the day,” Leone told Variety.
Leone’s laugh in the film is...
- 5/23/2023
- by Naman Ramachandran
- Variety Film + TV
Mumbai, May 11 (Ians) Filmmakers Karan Johar and Guneet Monga once again have come together to bring unique stories to the screen.
Their production houses Dharma Productions and Sikhya Entertainment have announced a strategic content partnership to deliver fresh and compelling content to the screens.
They will produce multiple projects across feature films and digital formats.
The alliance builds on the success of their previous collaboration on the critically acclaimed film, ‘The Lunchbox’, which was produced by Sikhya’s founder Guneet Monga and presented by Dharma Productions.
“We are extremely excited to collaborate with Sikhya Entertainment,” said Karan Johar, founder of Dharma Productions.
“As a filmmaker, I have always believed in the power of storytelling to inspire, entertain, and challenge audiences. With this alliance, we have the opportunity to bring together our shared passion for creating innovative content and telling stories that resonate with people from all walks of life.”
Added...
Their production houses Dharma Productions and Sikhya Entertainment have announced a strategic content partnership to deliver fresh and compelling content to the screens.
They will produce multiple projects across feature films and digital formats.
The alliance builds on the success of their previous collaboration on the critically acclaimed film, ‘The Lunchbox’, which was produced by Sikhya’s founder Guneet Monga and presented by Dharma Productions.
“We are extremely excited to collaborate with Sikhya Entertainment,” said Karan Johar, founder of Dharma Productions.
“As a filmmaker, I have always believed in the power of storytelling to inspire, entertain, and challenge audiences. With this alliance, we have the opportunity to bring together our shared passion for creating innovative content and telling stories that resonate with people from all walks of life.”
Added...
- 5/11/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Dharma Productions and Sikhya Entertainment announce a strategic content partnership to deliver fresh and compelling content to the screens. Setting a new standard in the entertainment industry, through this alliance, both production houses will bring their respective strengths and expertise to the table, to produce multiple projects across feature films and digital formats.
The alliance builds on the success of their previous collaboration on the critically acclaimed film, The Lunchbox, which was produced by Sikhya’s founder Guneet Monga Kapoor and presented by Dharma Productions. The movie received both domestic and international acclaim, providing a strong foundation for this new partnership.
Dharma Productions is a legacy brand in the film industry, with a rich history of producing mainstream hits and Sikhya Entertainment is a leader in independent cinema and a recent winner of an Academy Award-winning film.
Dharma Productions’ mainstream expertise and talent discovery will combine with Sikhya Entertainment’s...
The alliance builds on the success of their previous collaboration on the critically acclaimed film, The Lunchbox, which was produced by Sikhya’s founder Guneet Monga Kapoor and presented by Dharma Productions. The movie received both domestic and international acclaim, providing a strong foundation for this new partnership.
Dharma Productions is a legacy brand in the film industry, with a rich history of producing mainstream hits and Sikhya Entertainment is a leader in independent cinema and a recent winner of an Academy Award-winning film.
Dharma Productions’ mainstream expertise and talent discovery will combine with Sikhya Entertainment’s...
- 5/11/2023
- by Editorial Desk
- GlamSham
Exclusive: Karan Johar’s Dharma Productions has entered into a strategic content partnership with fellow Indian production house, Sikhya Entertainment, founded by Guneet Monga.
The two companies will work together to produce multiple projects across feature films and digital formats. While no projects were announced under the deal, the partners said they would start to reveal details in two to three months.
The deal brings together one of mainstream Bollywood’s biggest production companies with an outfit better known internationally for independent and festival fare.
Dharma’s credits span 1990s Bollywood classics such as Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham and Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani, to recent releases such as Brahmastra: Part One – Shiva, a big-budget fantasy action film co-produced with Disney and released last year, and Selfiee, an action comedy starring Akshay Kumar and Emraan Hashmi, released this year.
Sikhya has been a producer or co-producer on festival hits such as The Lunchbox,...
The two companies will work together to produce multiple projects across feature films and digital formats. While no projects were announced under the deal, the partners said they would start to reveal details in two to three months.
The deal brings together one of mainstream Bollywood’s biggest production companies with an outfit better known internationally for independent and festival fare.
Dharma’s credits span 1990s Bollywood classics such as Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham and Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani, to recent releases such as Brahmastra: Part One – Shiva, a big-budget fantasy action film co-produced with Disney and released last year, and Selfiee, an action comedy starring Akshay Kumar and Emraan Hashmi, released this year.
Sikhya has been a producer or co-producer on festival hits such as The Lunchbox,...
- 5/11/2023
- by Liz Shackleton
- Deadline Film + TV
Indian auteur Anurag Kashyap is back in Cannes with thriller “Kennedy,” starring Rahul Bhat in the title role.
The film, which also stars Sunny Leone, will play in the Midnight Screenings strand of the festival. Several films directed by Kashyap have played at Cannes, including “Psycho Raman” (2016), “Ugly” (2013), “Bombay Talkies” (2013) and “Gangs of Wasseypur” (2012). In addition, several films produced by him have made it to the Croisette, including “Masaan” (2015), “The Lunchbox” (2013), “Monsoon Shootout” (2013), “The Congress” (2013) and “Udaan” (2010).
The plot of “Kennedy” is being kept under wraps at the moment. “Kennedy is a ghost in the system looking for redemption,” is how Kashyap describes the film to Variety.
The filmmaker says that the character of Kennedy has been an obsession with him for years and was born when fellow Indian filmmaker Sudhir Mishra hired him to write a cop story set in the 1980s. That film never got made but the character stayed with Kashyap.
The film, which also stars Sunny Leone, will play in the Midnight Screenings strand of the festival. Several films directed by Kashyap have played at Cannes, including “Psycho Raman” (2016), “Ugly” (2013), “Bombay Talkies” (2013) and “Gangs of Wasseypur” (2012). In addition, several films produced by him have made it to the Croisette, including “Masaan” (2015), “The Lunchbox” (2013), “Monsoon Shootout” (2013), “The Congress” (2013) and “Udaan” (2010).
The plot of “Kennedy” is being kept under wraps at the moment. “Kennedy is a ghost in the system looking for redemption,” is how Kashyap describes the film to Variety.
The filmmaker says that the character of Kennedy has been an obsession with him for years and was born when fellow Indian filmmaker Sudhir Mishra hired him to write a cop story set in the 1980s. That film never got made but the character stayed with Kashyap.
- 4/24/2023
- by Naman Ramachandran
- Variety Film + TV
Oscar-winning producer Guneet Monga said that love stories are always liked by the audience, and with time, their presentation on-screen has evolved and changed. She was talking in the context of her latest web series ‘Gutur Gu’, which is all about teenage love and the issues, and challenges that can affect their relationship.
It features ‘The Family Man’ fame Ashlesha Thakur and Vishesh Bansal from ‘Yeh Meri Family’. After casting Ashlesha and Vishesh in the short film, ‘Gupt Gyan’, she collaborated with director Saqib Pandor for this web series with the same cast.
While talking about love stories and their popularity on the digital platform, she said that irrespective of the medium, romance as a genre still interests the makers.
Guneet said: “I don’t think that the Hindi film industry has stopped making romantic stories, but rather, there has been an evolution of love stories on screen.”
She has...
It features ‘The Family Man’ fame Ashlesha Thakur and Vishesh Bansal from ‘Yeh Meri Family’. After casting Ashlesha and Vishesh in the short film, ‘Gupt Gyan’, she collaborated with director Saqib Pandor for this web series with the same cast.
While talking about love stories and their popularity on the digital platform, she said that irrespective of the medium, romance as a genre still interests the makers.
Guneet said: “I don’t think that the Hindi film industry has stopped making romantic stories, but rather, there has been an evolution of love stories on screen.”
She has...
- 4/16/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Talking to Ians, Guneet said that she is optimistic about the big win changing the dynamics of storytelling in India for the good.
She said: "It’s definitely a new dawn for Indian cinema. I hope the Oscar wins, both of ‘Naatu Naatu’ and ‘The Elephant Whisperers’, encourage many filmmakers, many women and storytellers to come up with more disruptive ideas so that the world recognises the power of Indian cinema at large."
The producer credits the streaming giant Netflix as it helped her 45-minute short film reach out to the entire world and left each set of eyeballs mesmerised by the sheer beauty of the film’s director Kartiki Gonsalves’ lens.
She told Ians: "Netflix has been in India for quite some time and it’s so rewarding for the filmmakers and producers to take their stories to the global level because on streaming platforms the content is simultaneously available to the entire world,...
She said: "It’s definitely a new dawn for Indian cinema. I hope the Oscar wins, both of ‘Naatu Naatu’ and ‘The Elephant Whisperers’, encourage many filmmakers, many women and storytellers to come up with more disruptive ideas so that the world recognises the power of Indian cinema at large."
The producer credits the streaming giant Netflix as it helped her 45-minute short film reach out to the entire world and left each set of eyeballs mesmerised by the sheer beauty of the film’s director Kartiki Gonsalves’ lens.
She told Ians: "Netflix has been in India for quite some time and it’s so rewarding for the filmmakers and producers to take their stories to the global level because on streaming platforms the content is simultaneously available to the entire world,...
- 3/29/2023
- by News Bureau
- GlamSham
DeathAccording to his friends and associates, he was rushed to a hospital on Thursday night for kidney and related ailments, but failed to survive and died early this morning.PTINational Award winner and veteran filmmaker Pradeep Sarkar, noted for making sensitive and powerful films like 'Parineeta' and 'Mardaani', passed away in Mumbai after a prolonged illness, early on March 24, Friday morning, family sources said. He was 67 and his funeral rites were to be performed at the Santacruz Crematorium this afternoon at 4 pm. According to his friends and associates, he was rushed to a hospital last night for kidney and related ailments, but failed to survive and breathed his last early this morning. Starting his entertainment career with commercials and music videos in the early 1900s, Sarkar debuted as a director with 'Parineeta' (2005) starring Sanjay Dutt, Saif Ali Khan and Vidya Balan. Over the years,...
- 3/24/2023
- by AjayR
- The News Minute
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