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Article American Hindi
Ritesh Batra's Photograph, Gurinder Chadha's Blinded By The Light to premiere at Sundance
Minhal Baig's Hala will be one of 16 narrative feature films in the US Dramatic Competition at the festival.
Article Hindi
5 early hits of Bhagatram Batish
On the composer’s 45th death anniversary today (he died on 29 November 1973), we revisit his best-known songs scored together with younger brother Husnlal Batish.
Article English (India)
Vishal Bhardwaj named as showrunner of Netflix series on Midnight’s Children
The series will be based on the popular, but lengthy, 1981 novel by author Salman Rushdie.
Article American British
Anupam Kher's British mini-series Mrs Wilson premieres on BBC One
The actor will be seen on this three-part drama, along with his role as series regular on the American television show New Amsterdam.
Article Hindi
Ayushmann Khurrana, Nushrat Bharucha meet, to begin shooting in December for Raj Shaandilyaa comedy
The untitled film, Shaandilyaa's directorial debut, is being produced by Ekta Kapoor.
Article American
Dev Patel, Anne Hathaway part of star-studded Amazon anthology series, Modern Love
The series is based on the widely read New York Times column and weekly podcast of the same name.
Article Malayalam
I wrote because I wanted to make my film, says Christo Tomy, winner of Cinestaan India's Storytellers Contest
The 31-year-old screenwriter and National award-winning filmmaker from Kochi spoke about his contest-winning script, The Funeral, which is based on a personal family experience from 2005.
Article Hindi
Sara Ali Khan's Mukku is feisty, opinionated and more in new Kedarnath promo
The actress is set to make her big screen debut in the film, directed by Abhishek Kapoor, on 7 December.
Article Hindi
Taapsee Pannu teases glimpse of Mission Mangal character
Mission Mangal, directed by Jagan Shakti and produced by R Balki, went on floors on 23 November.
Article Chinese Hindi
Akshay Kumar’s Pad Man to be released in China on 14 December
This will be the actor's second film, after Toilet: Ek Prem Katha (2017), to hit the screens in the Middle Kingdom this year.
Article Hindi
How filmmaker Bhimsain's legacy is being kept alive by his family
Filmmaker and animation legend Bhimsain’s son Kireet Khurana speaks about the honorary award in his father's name and the recent publication of a book of paintings by him.
Article Hindi Urdu
8 Indian films to be screened at Black Nights Film Festival 2018 in Estonia
The 22nd edition of the festival is being held from 16 November to 2 December.
Article Hindi
Kriti Sanon shares first look of Luka Chuppi to celebrate Kartik Aaryan's birthday
The romantic-drama, set in Mathura, is directed by Laxman Utekar.
Article Punjabi
Taala Te Kunjee preview: Brutally honest look at how addiction affects survivors, families
This direct and emotional documentary, written and directed by National Award-winning filmmaker Shilpi Gulati, takes us behind addiction, addicts and their families.
Article English (India) Israel
Documentary Shalom Bollywood now available on Vimeo in India
Israel is the country of focus at the 49th International Film Festival of India, and the documentary is one of 10 films that will be showcased as part of the package.
Slideshow Hindi
Rekha, Tiger Shroff unveil Omung Kumar's hand-painted calendar for animal welfare
Filmmaker and animal-lover Omung Kumar auctioned a personally designed and hand-painted calendar 2019 with exclusive paintings for Ganesh Nayak's organization AMTM (Animal Matters To Me) at Escobar in Bandra, Mumbai on 21 November. Photos: Shutterbugs Images
Article Hindi
Watch: Ranveer Singh is effusive in his love for Simmba director Rohit Shetty
The actor spoke about the wonderful experience of working with a director he admired so much.
Article Hindi
The storied career of filmmaker AR Kardar – Death anniversary special
On Abdul Rashid Kardar's 29th death anniversary, a look at his long career in which he tried his hand at all aspects of the trade.
Article Sikkimese
Pahuna trailer: Two kids take on the odds in this sweet children’s film from Sikkim
The film, directed by Paakhi A Tyrewala, is produced by Priyanka Chopra and her mother Dr Madhu Chopra under their banner Purple Pebble Pictures.
Article Hindi
Saif Ali Khan to launch Pooja Bedi’s daughter Alaia F in home production Jawani Janeman
The family film, about a father and daughter, will be directed by Nitin Kakkar.