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Anita Guha, a different ‘Maa’ in Indian cinema – Death anniversary special
On Anita Guha's 11th death anniversary today, we look at the phenomenal success of her role in Jai Santoshi Maa, one of the more popular mythologicals of all time.
Article Bengali
It was the pen that picked me up rather than me picking up the pen: Sinjini Sengupta on Elixir
The author, columnist and public speaker spoke about the experience of turning her screenplay into a novel and writing for a film.
Article Hindi
Zoya Akhtar, Anurag Kashyap, Vishal Bhardwaj launch Delhi edition of MAMI Year Round Programme
The programme brings the latest Indian and international films, workshops and conversation sessions to film lovers throughout the year.
Article Hindi
No fictional story is as fake as you might think it is: Filmmaker Rahul Jain
In a conversation with us, the Machines filmmaker talks about his influences and choices.
Review Punjabi
Carry On Jatta 2 review: Laughter abounds in this medley of fools
An apt follow-up to the success of the first film, Carry on Jatta 2 ensures that the laughter never stops in this rib-tickling sequel.
Slideshow Hindi
Roundup: 13th Habitat Film Festival 2018 in pictures and quotes
While Aruna Vasudev lit the lamp at the inauguration of the 13th Habitat Film Festival, Gulzar recounted his journey from a writer to a filmmaker in conversation with Vishal Bhardwaj and Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra. Here's a quick rewind of the 13th Habitat Film Festival in pictures and quotes. Photos: Habitat Film Festival
Article Malayalam
Put any religion’s name in Ee. Ma. Yau. you’ll find same issues: Lijo Jose Pellissery
On the sidelines of the 13th Habitat Film Festival, Pellissery spoke to us about his influences, some of the enduring themes of his films and his ever-increasing fan following.
Article Bengali
My belief, hope, faith in humanity is something I cling on to: Srijit Mukherji at Habitat Film Festival
Speaking to us after the screening of his upcoming film Uma at the 13th Habitat Film Festival, the filmmaker spoke about the message of hope in his film and the need for positivity in our lives.
Article Hindi
Wanted to tell a story that will touch me, bother me: Filmmaker Dar Gai at Habitat Film Festival
In a conversation with us, the filmmaker talks about her journey in making Teen Aur Aadha and shares what filmmaking means to her.
Article Malayalam
Capital punishment is State-sponsored murder: Jiju Antony at Habitat Film Festival
Jiju Antony's directorial debut, Eli Eli Lama Sabachthani? (The Forsaken), delves into the psyche of violence and examines the city in all its darkness.
Article Marathi
Redu is a universal story: Filmmaker Sagar Vanjari at Habitat Film Festival
The director spoke to us about the inspiration for the Malvani-Marathi film and some of the challenges faced by regional filmmakers.
Article Hindi
Filmmaker can be a social scientist, philosopher, prophet even: Writer Pradeep Kumar Shetty
Writer of the award winning Kannada film Reservation, Shetty spoke to us at the ongoing Habitat Film Festival about his thoughts on the issue of caste-based reservation and filmmaking.
Article Hindi
It is a filmmaker's duty to talk about times we are living in: Vishal Bhardwaj at Habitat Film Festival
During an interaction, the filmmaker spoke about the reasons why he makes films and the difficulties that he jostled with as a writer.
Article Tamil
Housing is a global problem: Filmmaker Chezhiyan Ra on his National Award winning film To Let
In a quick interview with us on the sidelines of the ongoing Habitat Film Festival, the filmmaker spoke of some of the issues that his film engages with.
Article Hindi
A director is nothing but a storyteller: Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra at Habitat Film Festival
In an engaging session, the filmmaker revealed the inspirations and thought processes behind some of his most acclaimed films.
Article English Hindi
Shashi Kapoor, India's pioneering international star
The Habitat Film festival pays tribute to the extraordinary Shashi Kapoor, focusing on his works in international and alternative cinema.
Article Malayalam
KG George retrospective: Tracking influence of Malayalam auteur's cinema on contemporary filmmakers
The retrospective at the Habitat Film Festival 2018 will begin with the screening of the documentary 8½ Intercuts: Life And Films Of KG George by Lijin Jose and Shahina K Rafiq, which looks at the legacy of George’s films.
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Habitat Film Festival provides space for genuine cinema lovers, says programme director Vidyun Singh
The 13th edition of the festival, featuring a pan-Indian sweep of National award-winning and critically acclaimed cinema, begins in New Delhi today.
Article Hindi
Burning issues raised in Rajkumar Santoshi’s Damini still remain — 25th anniversary special
On the film's 25th anniversary today (it hit the screens on 30 April 1993), we contemplate the contemporary relevance of the pertinent issues raised in the film.
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Habitat Film Festival: National award winning films, regional cinema make a stellar line-up for 2018
Gulzar, Aparna Sen, Devashish Makhija, Sanal Kumar Sasidharan, Miransha Naik, Jiju Antony are among the filmmakers expected to attend the festival.