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Review Maithili

Gamak Ghar review: Eloquent look at the rise and fall of an ancestral home

Achal Mishra's directorial debut Gamak Ghar deftly illustrates the passing of time in a family and the decaying of its village abode in Bihar.

over 5 years ago — Sonal Pandya

Review Hindi

Cargo review: A new dimension to mythology and existentialism in this wonderful sci-fi film

Arati Kadav's debut feature manages to delve into ancient Indian myths through the new prism of science fiction, offering them a new relevance.

over 5 years ago — Shriram Iyengar

Review Marathi

A Thing Of Magic review: Two young sisters are transfixed by a pair of 3D glasses in their small village

First-time filmmaker Nithin Anil captures the unhurried pace of village life and the simple pleasure of just being in his debut film.

over 5 years ago — Sonal Pandya

Review Hindi

Axone review: Layered Northeastern recipe that unravels the true colours of India's differences

Nicholas Kharkongor's film explores the threat of racism, discrimination, friendship, family and Indianness through the journey of a group of friends from the Northeast living in Delhi.

over 5 years ago — Shriram Iyengar

Review Hindi

The Last Color review: Chef Vikas Khanna’s directorial debut tells a moving tale

The film, which revolves around a widow and a little girl in Varanasi, offers a grassroots view of the holy town.

over 5 years ago — Keyur Seta

Article Maithili

MAMI 2019: Achal Mishra’s Maithili feature Gamak Ghar explores the world of documentary and narrative format

Achal Mishra’s directorial debut will be premiered in the India Gold section of the 21st Mumbai Film Festival.

over 5 years ago — Sahil Bhalla

Article Hindi

After Busan and Mumbai, Aadhaar heads to Hawaii International Film Festival

The film, produced by Drishyam Films, will be showcased in the Spotlight on India section.

over 5 years ago — Our Correspondent

Article Hindi

Saand Ki Aankh to close the 21st Mumbai Film Festival

The biopic, starring Taapsee Pannu and Bhumi Pednekar, is based on the lives of sharpshooters Chandro Tomar and Prakashi Tomar.

over 5 years ago — Sonal Pandya

Article Hindi

MAMI 2019: Mahesh Bhatt is an absolute delight to work with, says daughter Alia

The actress was in conversation with filmmaker Karan Johar and her Udta Punjab (2016) co-star Kareena Kapoor Khan at a daylong event on 13 October ahead of the 21st Mumbai Film Festival.

over 5 years ago — Sonal Pandya

Article Marathi

Biggest challenge to make a film in a state and language that we have no idea of: Nithin Anil

The young filmmaker speaks about constructing his first film, working in a language other than his own, and seeking inspiration from National award-winner Rima Das.

over 5 years ago — Sonal Pandya

Article Hindi

Cargo teaser: Vikrant Massey deals out death in Arati Kadav's curious Indian sci-fi 

Directed by Arati Kadav, the film is the official selection for the Spotlight section of the upcoming 21st Mumbai Film Festival. 

over 5 years ago — Shriram Iyengar

Article Hindi

I see Pakistanis as no different from us, says Meghna Gulzar

The Raazi (2018) filmmaker explains why she showed Pakistanis as normal people in last year's hit starring Alia Bhatt and Vicky Kaushal.

over 5 years ago — Keyur Seta

Article Hindi

MAMI 2019: My acting process begins with the narration, says Deepika Padukone

The actress was on stage to talk about five of her most popular roles as well as the experience of acting alongside husband Ranveer Singh, at the MAMI Movie Mela on Sunday.

over 5 years ago — Shriram Iyengar

Article Hindi

Surekha Sikri had to audition thrice for Badhaai Ho, reveals director Amit Sharma

The filmmaker revealed this during a chat session at the MAMI Movie Mela yesterday, 13 October, in Mumbai.

over 5 years ago — Keyur Seta

Article Hindi

Led by first-time actors, Gurvinder Singh's Khanaur will have its world premiere at the Busan International Film Festival

The film has been shot completely with first-time actors, including the lead, Kishan Katwal, who worked as a waiter in the cafe run by Gurvinder Singh in Himachal Pradesh. 

over 5 years ago — Shriram Iyengar

Article Hindi

Seema Pahwa's directorial debut, Ramprasad Ki Tehrvi, to be released on 22 November

The film is part of the official selection for the India Gold section at the 21st Mumbai Film Festival later this month.

over 5 years ago — Shriram Iyengar

Article Hindi

Hany Abu-Assad, Zoya Akhtar, Vetrimaaran named on international jury for 21st Mumbai Film Festival

The international jury will be headed by Palestinian-Dutch filmmaker Hany Abu-Hassad, while the India Gold competition jury will be headed by film producer and cultural commentator Franklin Leonard. 

over 5 years ago — Our Correspondent

Article Tamil

Vasanth S Sai's Sivaranjini And Two Other Women wins Audience Award at Japan's 28th Fukuoka festival

The film is an anthology project based on the short stories of writers Jeya Mohan, the late Ashokamitran and the late Aadhavan.

over 5 years ago — Our Correspondent

Article Hindi Sindhi

Sapna Bhavnani's Sindhustan to have Asian premiere at 21st Mumbai Film Festival

The film had its world premiere at the recent New York Indian Film Festival (NYIFF).

over 5 years ago — Shriram Iyengar

Article Hindi

MAMI 2019: Khanaur, Bombay Rose, Aamis to feature in India Gold section

The films will be among 10 Indian films included in the competition section of the upcoming 21st Mumbai Film Festival.

over 5 years ago — Our Correspondent