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Have tried to bring in discussions, not debates as CBFC chairman, says Prasoon Joshi
The poet and lyricist described India as the most complex country in the world and said the challenge lies in balancing many viewpoints.
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Quota: The Reservation trailer – Sanjivv Jaiiswwal's film dives into the rot of casteism in the education system
The film will be streamed on a new OTT platform BabaPlay, dedicated to the ideas of Babasaheb Ambedkar, the father of the Indian Constitution, in cinema.
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IFFI: Making cinema should not be magical, says Prasoon Joshi
In his masterclass on the second day of the festival, the lyricist and CBFC chairperson stressed the importance of intentionally crafting good films.
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Atrangi Re trailer: Sara Ali Khan, Dhanush and Akshay Kumar form bizarre love triangle
Directed by Aanand L Rai, the film which will be streamed on Disney+Hotstar from 24 December, seems promising.
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IFFI: Indian Panorama non-feature jury members flay OTT platforms, liken Netflix, Amazon Prime to mafia
They slammed their selection process and bemoaned the lack of mediums to showcase documentaries and regional content.
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A role no actor would give away: Pavan Malhotra reveals the allure of Tabbar
The actor's performance as the ruthlessly efficient but broken head of a family in Ajitpal Singh's web-series was among the outstanding performances of the year.
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IFFI 2021: Cinematograph Act won't be amended in winter session of Parliament, says I&B minister
At an informal meeting with journalists over breakfast, the minister said the government is currently compiling the suggestions received and has not arrived at a decision.
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IFFI 2021: Ranveer Singh, Karan Johar, Salman Khan, Shraddha Kapoor take the stage as festival takes the popular route
The inaugural day saw Martin Scorsese and István Szabó presented with the Satyajit Ray Lifetime Achievement award and Hema Malini with the Indian Film Personality of the Year award.
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We carry stigmas within ourselves: Ashish Vidyarthi on his Tryst With Destiny
The motivational speaker, traveller, foodie and actor speaks about the complexity and psychology of Prashant Nair's anthology.
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Bob Biswas trailer: Abhishek Bachchan's iteration of assassin can't remember criminal past
The spin-off of Sujoy Ghosh's Kahaani (2012) will be released on Zee5 on 3 December.
Article Bengali Hindi
IFFI 2021: Amazon Prime Video announces world premiere of Chhorii, masterclass with The Family Man creators
The streaming platform will also showcase Satyajit Ray films for the duration of the festival to commemorate his birth centenary year.
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Chandigarh Kare Aashiqui song 'Tumbe Te Zumba': Upbeat number has an infectious rhythm
Composed by Sachin-Jigar, the song features vocals by Sukhwinder Singh and lyrics by IP Singh.
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Sidharth Malhotra to headline Dharma Productions' first major action franchise Yodha
Directed by Sagar Ambre and Pushkar Ojha, the first film in the series will be released in theatres on 11 November 2022.
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Jean-Paul Belmondo's iconic A Bout De Souffle, Christopher Plummer's All The Money In The World to be screened at 52nd IFFI
The festival will also showcase the works of Palme d'Or winner Apichatpong Weerasethakul and Academy Award winner Pedro Almodovar.
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Netflix teams up with French institute to host masterclasses on short films at 52nd IFFI
They will cover topics such as the importance of the medium and how to tell compelling stories.
Article Hindi
Satyameva Jayate 2 song 'Jann Gann Mann': Even John Abraham's biceps cannot elevate this cliched ballad
Composed by Arko, the song features vocals by B Praaks and lyrics by Manoj Muntashir.
Article Telugu
Drushyam 2 trailer: Venkatesh braces for second wave of a cinematic murder investigation
Directed by Jeethu Joseph, the film will be premiered on Amazon Prime Video on 25 November.
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Hiccups And Hookups trailer: Lara Dutta Bhupathi, Prateik Babbar's relationship comedy is borderline 'not normal'
Directed by Kunal Kohli, the web-series will be streamed on Lionsgate Play from 26 November.
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Chandigarh Kare Aashiqui title track: Sachin-Jigar pep up Jassi Sidhu's old hit to suit a new age
The song has additional lyrics by IP Singh, with the voices of Jigar Saraiya and Jassi Sidhu adding to the music.
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Borderlands review: A moving documentary about lives separated, shaped and changed by lines on the map
Directed by Samarth Mahajan, the film captures the struggles and distinct cultures that have emerged on either side of nations' boundaries.