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Imtiaz Ali and Ekta Kapoor to co-produce Laila Majnu
To be directed by Ali’s younger brother, Sajid, the love story will be released on 4 May 2018.
Article Hindi
Revisiting Suresh Oberoi's performance in Mirch Masala: 41st anniversary special
Celebrating the film's 41st anniversary today (13 February), we take a look at the actor's role in the Ketan Mehta classic, Mirch Masala.
Article Hindi
Rajendra Nath: Forever a funnyman
On the actor-comedian’s 10th death anniversary (he died on 13 February 2008), a look back at his career and how he will be always recalled as Popatlal.
Article Hindi
Revisiting the enduring lyrics of Pandit Narendra Sharma in Satyam Shivam Sundaram
On his 29th death anniversary (he died on 12 February 1989), we remember one of Sharma's everlasting hits with the title song for Raj Kapoor’s passion project, Satyam Shivam Sundaram (1978), which turns 40 this year.
Article Hindi
Kireet Khurana: Need to nurture storytelling in local animation industry
At the 15th Mumbai International Film Festival, the filmmaker opened up on the legacy of his father, the legendary Bhimsain, and the future of the Indian animation industry.
Review Hindi
The Cinema Travellers review: Nostalgic, heart-breaking tale of past and present in film technology
The reflective documentary features three men — two travelling cinema owners and a film technician, caught on the shift of technologies — from film to digital.
Review English
I Am Jeeja review: Positive, uplifting look at the extraordinary life of Jeeja Ghosh
The film follows the journey of disability activist Jeeja Ghosh who has helped changed several perceptions and legislations for India’s differently abled citizens.
Article British Hindi
Does British animated film Early Man remind you of Aamir Khan’s Lagaan?
The upcoming film has striking plot similarities with the 2001 Oscar-nominated film directed by Ashutosh Gowariker.
Review Hindi
3 Seconds Divorce review: Compelling insight into how triple talaq affects the lives of Muslim women
The informative documentary explores both sides of the issue — presenting perspectives of various clerics, and of the women who have suffered from the ancient law.
Review Punjabi
1984, When The Sun Didn’t Rise review: Stirring documentary gives voice to the widows of anti-Sikh riots
The impassioned documentary highlights the director’s quest to uncover the forgotten, broken lives of the widows of 1984.
Article Hindi
Amitabh Bachchan shares treasured letter from Dilip Kumar on Twitter
The actor celebrated the 13th anniversary of Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s Black (2005) for which he a National Award and two trophies at Filmfare Award.
Review English
Velvet Revolution review: Gripping collaborative documentary on women journalists from around the world
Journalists from six different countries speak about their personal experiences in trying cover unbiased, fair accounts of the world around them in this wonderful film.
Article Hindi
Blogger Pankaj Sachdeva: Hindi movies are much deeper than people assume them to be
The blogger from Seattle, Washington, talks about his blog ‘Dichotomy of Irony’ on hidden details and finding patterns and themes of Hindi filmmakers and their films.
Article Hindi
Basu Bhattacharya, filmmaker who was fired up by one-liners: Birth anniversary special
For the director's 84th birth anniversary, which would have been around 31 January, ex-wife Rinki Roy shares some anecdotes from his early life and film career.
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Editor Shivkumar Panicker: Tumhari Sulu is Everywoman's story, especially in India
The up and coming editor of last year’s feel-good film speaks about working in advertising and feature films and how he connected with the story of Tumhari Sulu.
Article English (India) Hindi
MIFF 2018: Indian animation industry believes in service, not creation, says filmmaker Suresh Eriyat
The National Award-winning filmmaker held a masterclass at the 15th Mumbai International Film Festival to discuss the past and present of Indian animation.
Article Hindi
Amitabh Bachchan wishes ‘most admired’ co-star Waheeda Rehman on her 80th birthday
The veteran actor has worked with the legendary actress in films like Reshma Aur Shera (1971), Kabhi Kabhie (1976) and Trishul (1978).
Article Kannada
Ere Gowda's Balekempa wins FIPRESCI Award at International Film Festival Rotterdam
Balekempa had its world premiere at the festival under the Bright Future Selection program.
Article English (India) Hindi
MIFF 2018: Anaarkali Of Aarah editor Jabeen Merchant sheds light on editing documentaries
In a masterclass, Merchant shared her process of editing a documentary, and listed a few dos and don'ts for young directors and editors.
Review Hindi
Chasing Tails review: Meaningful insight on Muneera Shaikh, a champion of stray animals
The documentary, produced by Films Division, showcases Shaikh, who feeds stray dogs and cats on the streets of Mumbai every night.