Feb 17, 2015, at 07:09 am
Mumbai, Feb 16 (IBNS): An interesting video from NFDC's international co-production, 'Qissa - The tale of a lonely Ghost' titled 'Making of Qissa' is live now. The montage video gives a glimpse into the mindset of the characters and their experiences while shooting for the film.
Siri Fort Auditorium amongst the top 50 auditoriums for cinema viewing in India: Rathore
Feb 01, 2015, at 03:30 am
New Delhi, Jan 31 (IBNS) Minister of State for Information and Broadcasting Rajyavardhan Rathore on Saturday said the upgarded projection and sound facilities at Siri Fort Auditorium had positioned the venue amongst the top 50 auditoriums within the country that screened films for public viewing.
Pahlaj Nihalani appointed as new Censor Board chairperson
Jan 20, 2015, at 03:21 am
New Delhi, Jan 19 (IBNS): The government on Monday appointed filmmaker Pahlaj Nihalani as the new chairman of the Central Board of Film Certification.
Gujarati actor Upendra Trivedi dies, PM condoles
Jan 04, 2015, at 08:26 pm
Mumbai/ New Delhi, Jan 4 (IBNS): Renowned Gujarati actor of stage and cinema, Upendra Trivedi, has passed away in Mumbai.
Legendary filmmaker K. Balachander passes away
Dec 24, 2014, at 05:49 am
Chennai, Dec 23 (IBNS): Legendary Indian filmmaker, doyen of Tamil cinema and Dadasaheb Phalke winner K. Balachander, who made films with unusual themes and often with women-centric storylines, passed away on Tuesday here. He was 84.
Women film makers changing cinematic trend: Esha Niyogi De
Dec 22, 2014, at 01:29 am
Kolkata, Dec 18 (IBNS): Esha Niyogi De recently talked about recent studies that explored how women enter film industries the ways and in which a woman film maker change the cinematic trends in Kolkata.
Ashvin Gidwani Productions shows Bollywood reel extramarital affairs
Dec 17, 2014, at 09:43 pm
Mumbai, Dec 17 (IBNS) Caught a cheating husband or a spouse who has a roving eye? Struggling to talk about marital affairs? This is a sensitive topic for some, but when it comes to creativity it seems to be the most loved subject!
Veteran director K. Balachander hospitalized
Dec 16, 2014, at 04:23 am
Chennai, Dec 15 (IBNS): Veteran film-maker and Dada Saheb Phalke Award winner K. Balachander, who was hospitalized on Monday afternoon, has been undergoing treatment and is responding to it, media reports said.
Kalki bags best actress award at Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival
Nov 30, 2014, at 12:17 am
Mumbai, Nov 29 (IBNS): ​Kalki Koechlin won the Best Actress award at the Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival in Estonia.
45TH IFFI celebrates dance in Indian cinema
Nov 24, 2014, at 03:49 am
Panaji, Nov 23 (IBNS): The 45th International Film Festival of India dedicated a separate section, namely, 'Celebrating Dance in Indian Cinema', for the art-form of dance in Indian films which opened on Sunday with the screening of Tamil movie 'Sringaram'.
Daler Mehndi kicks off Africa tour
Nov 24, 2014, at 01:28 am
Lagos, Nov 23 (IBNS) Indian Pop icon Daler Mehndi recently kicked off his tour of Africa with a concert at Lagos, Nigeria.
45th IFFI pays retrospective honours to Gulzar, Screens 'Libas'
Nov 23, 2014, at 08:28 pm
Panaji, Nov 23 (IBNS): Written and directed by Gulzar 'Libas' was screened on Saturday evening at 45th IFFI after 26 years of its making.
Nov 19, 2014, at 05:24 am
Panaji, Nov 18 (IBNS): Goa is gearing up to host the 45th International Film Festival of India (IFFI) from Nov 20.
Nov 18, 2014, at 10:39 pm
The 'Bell Bajao' campaign against domestic violence through film snippets brought filmmaker Bauddhayan Mukherji instant recognition. His first feature film in Bengali Teenkahon (Three Obsessions) has already made its mark in international festivals with its innovative treatment as they were shot in keeping with the filmmaking style of that period. Shoma A. Chatterji reports
KIFF: Asha Jaoaar Majhe - A Path-breaking Film
Nov 16, 2014, at 08:07 pm
Kolkata, Nov 16 (IBNS): Asha Jaoaar Majhe or Labour of Love is the sole Indian entry in the Cinema International section of the 20th KIFF. It marks several firsts both as an Indian film as well as a debut film by its director Aditya Vikram Sengupta. Labour of Love is a path-breaking film because it features two characters, both young and both Bengali living in contemporary Kolkata and also because the film strips itself of dialogue and takes advantage of silence.
Oscar winner Megan Mylan showcases new docu at KIFF
Nov 16, 2014, at 07:21 pm
Kolkata, Nov 16 (IBNS) Megan Mylan, an American documentary film director, born in California and raised in Dallas, Texas is known for her films Lost Boys of Sudan and the 2008 Academy Award-winning Smile Pinki.
20th KIFF: The amazing true story of Paul Cox
Nov 13, 2014, at 07:46 pm
Kolkata, Nov 13 (IBNS) Paul Cox, the Dutch-born filmmaker who later migrated to Australia, is heading the Jury of the International Competition this year at the 20th Kolkata International Film Festival (KIFF). He also has his latest film Force of Destiny in the screening programme. The filmmaker's passion for India and everything Indian is now well-known.
Jennifer Day desires to play the lead in Rupesh Paul's film on missing plane
Nov 13, 2014, at 07:44 pm
Mumbai, Nov 13 (IBNS) The logo of 'The Vanishing Act: The Untold Story of the MH 370 Crash' was launched in American Film Market (AFM) by director and writer of the flick, Rupesh Paul.
Aamir, Kiran support award winning documentary director
Nov 13, 2014, at 05:11 am
Mumbai, Nov 12 (IBNS): Bollywood actor Aamir Khan and his wife Kiran Rao is all set to support yet another filmmaker after the makers of Ship of Theseus.
India's oldest, largest film society celebrates 50th year
Nov 12, 2014, at 08:02 am
Kolkata, Nov 12 (IBNS) While cinegoers are feasting on the international films at the 20th Kolkata International Film Festival (KIFF), a film society in the city, which is the oldest and largest in India and also forms a part of the KIFF every year, celebrates its 50 years of existence.
Ambatrao woos Puneites' hearts with 'Sanngto Aika'
Oct 13, 2014, at 10:25 pm
Mumbai, Oct 13 (IBNS): Marathi superstar Sachin Pilgaonkar starrer 'Sanngto Aika' is winning hearts all over Pune.
'Sanngto Aika' opens with star studded premieres!
Oct 08, 2014, at 07:49 pm
Mumbai, Oct 8 (IBNS) Noted Marathi film star Sachin Pilgaonkar's much awaited film 'Sanngto Aika' recently held two premiere shows in Mumbai and Pune respectively.
Kashish to screeen LGBT shorts at Manhattan India fest
Oct 03, 2014, at 03:27 am
Mumbai, Oct 2 (IBNS) KASHISH Mumbai International Queer Film Festival, South Asia’s biggest and India’s only mainstream annual LGBT film fest, will take some of its best short films to the Manhattan Short Film fest to be held in Mumbai from Oct at Sitara Studios, Dadar West.
Sep 17, 2014, at 02:32 am
Chennai, Sept 16 (IBNS): Southern superstar Kamal Haasan was admitted at a hospital in Chennai on Tuesday, reports said.
I&B Secretary Bimal Julka leads Indian delegation to Toronto International Film Festival
Sep 07, 2014, at 08:25 pm
New Delhi, Sept 7 (IBNS): Secretary I&B Bimal Julka is leading the Indian delegation to the Toronto International Film Festival with the endeavour to showcase India's strengths' as a film shooting destination for foreign producers in India and promote joint collaborations amongst stakeholders within the policy framework.
Film on Indian lesbians creating waves
Aug 29, 2014, at 04:54 am
Mumbai, Aug 28 (IBNS): Purple Skies, a feature documentary film about lesbians, bisexuals and transmen, directed by filmmaker and activist Sridhar Rangayan is creating waves internationally with screenings at several prominent festivals around the world.
North east cinema has played an important role in cultural integration: Bimal Julka
Aug 25, 2014, at 01:33 am
New Delhi, Aug 24 (IBNS): Information and Broadcasting Secretary Bimal Julka has said that cinema has played a major role in the cultural integration of the country with the north-eastern states.
Camphor Cinema partners Von Ryans for distribution of 'Ramanuja' internationally
Aug 12, 2014, at 08:54 am
Mumbai, Aug 11 (IBNS): 'Camphor Cinema', independent film Production Company and producers of English--Tamil biopic 'Ramanujan' signed on with Von Ryans Entertainment for the international distribution of the film.
Daler Mehndi's first Marathi song released
Aug 06, 2014, at 08:43 am
Mumbai, Aug 5 (IBNS): Singer Daler Mehndi's first Marathi track was released recently.
Shruti confirms upcoming film with superstar Vijay
Jul 16, 2014, at 07:32 pm
Chennai, July 16 (IBNS); Southern beauty Shruti Haasan has said she will share the screen space with Tamil superstar Vijay in the next film.