IFFI: Wong Kar-Wai to receive Lifetime Achievement Award

Nov 19, 2014, at 03:27 am

New Delhi, Nov 18 (IBNS) One of the Hong Kong's most celebrated filmmakers Wong Kar-Wai will receive the Lifetime Achievement Award at the 45th edition of IFFI.

Threats, bans part of life of Iran filmmakers: Niki Karimi

Nov 17, 2014, at 05:54 pm

Indian film buffs who are festival regulars are familiar with the name and face of the beautiful Niki Karimi. She is Iran's first star with a charisma of her own who has acted in off-mainstream films in Iran and graduated to film making alongside acting. She was present at the 20th Kolkata International Film Festival (KIFF). Several films featuring her in the lead and a couple of films she has directed were part of the festival. In a brief one-to-one, Niki opened up about her career as actress and as director in Iran.

UNICEF honours life, tireless work of Goodwill Ambassador Richard Attenborough

Aug 26, 2014, at 04:44 pm

New York, Aug 26 (IBNS) With the passing of Lord Richard Attenborough, 'the world has lost not only a great voice, but a great soul', said United Nation Children’s Fund (UNICEF) Executive Director Anthony Lake on Monday as the agency remembered the life of its Goodwill Ambassador who died on Sunday at the age of 90.

Actor-director Richard Attenborough passes away, fans mourn

Aug 26, 2014, at 03:25 am

London, Aug 25 (IBNS): British actor-director Richard Attenborough, who had directed the film 'Gandhi' , died on Sunday leaving his memorable works to the world which will be cherished by people for ages.

English comedian Rik Mayall passes away

Jun 10, 2014, at 04:47 am

London, June 9 (IBNS): English comedian, writer and actor Richard Michael, who was better known as Rik Mayall breathed his last on Monday.