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MIFF 2018: 42 documentaries, animation films, shorts in national competition
The Mumbai International Film Festival will open with Oscar-nominated documentary film, I Am Not Your Negro.
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Here's why Subhash Ghai is embarrassed about being called 'showman'
The director, who celebrates his 73rd birthday today (he was born on 24 January 1945), spoke on the sidelines of the Pune International Film Festival 2018, held earlier this month.
Review Marathi
Nashibvaan review: An entertaining rise and fall of a lucky man
Based on Uday Prakash's Hindi novel Dilli Ki Divar, Nashibvaan is an entertaining film overall.
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PIFF 2018 closing ceremony: Veteran filmmaker Rajdutt receives Distinguished Award for 'Outstanding Cinema'
The director of films like Shapit (1982) and Are Sansar Sansar (1981) was overwhelmed to receive the award and gave a lovely speech on the occasion.
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PIFF 2018 closing ceremony: Pimpal, Mhorkya win 3 awards each in Marathi Competition section
While Pimpal won Best International Marathi Film, Best Screenplay and Best Direction awards, Mhorkya bagged the Audience Award for Best Film, Best Actor and Best Cinematography trophies.
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PIFF 2018: Marathi film producers can't afford to make a period film, says Kedar Vaidya
The Ziprya director spoke exclusively to Cinestaan.com on how he adapted Arun Sadhu's novel by the same name to the big screen, and why he set it in contemporary times.
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Uppina Kagada review: B Suresha's film a treat for the senses
While B Suresha's previous films, like his last directorial Devara Naadalli (2016), have offered a verbose commentary on politics, this one leaves it to the audience to pick up on the socio-political clues.
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Mhorkya review: A not-to-be-missed, enriching cinematic experience
Screenplay writer and director Amar Bharat Deokar paints every shot, dialogue and scene with utmost love and care, choosing the right colours and strokes.
Article Hindi Tamil
PIFF 2018: Difficult to find and train archivists, restorers, says Mohan Krishnan
Mohan, head of corporate communications at the Prasad Group, which preserves film negatives, speaks about the major hurdles in film archiving and restoration.
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From Bipasha and John's chemistry to seductive melodies: 5 unforgettable Jism memories
As the Pooja Bhatt-produced, Amit Saxena-directed erotic thriller completes 15 years, we take a look at the parts it is still remembered for.
Article Marathi
PIFF 2018: I am influenced by Sumitra Bhave, says Nashibvaan director Amol Gole
The ace cinematographer has turned director with the interesting tale of a municipal worker who chances upon a fortune.
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PIFF: Nichetti and Plá discuss why dialogues are not necessary in a film
The filmmakers discussed some aspects of film writing at the annual Vijay Tendulkar Memorial Lecture on Script at the 16th Pune International Film Festival.
Review Marathi
Ziprya review: Good performances marred by messy screenplay
Vaidya's ambition to explore too many plot points to arrive at the destination makes the journey a tedious watch.
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PIFF 2018: You have to be alert when you work with Dilip Prabhavalkar, says Gajendra Ahire
On the sidelines of the Pune International Film Festival, director Ahire spoke to Cinetsaan.com about his experience working with the veteran actor in Pimpal (2017).
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PIFF 2018: Always focused on human stories when making political film, says Jabbar Patel
In an exclusive interview, filmmaker and Pune International Film Festival director, Patel spoke about how political films should be made in today's times.
Article Hindi
Kapoor family hands over negatives of all RK films to NFAI for preservation
At the opening of the Pune International Film Festival, brothers Randhir, Rishi and Rajiv Kapoor officially handed over the films to NFAI director Prakash Magdum.
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6 must-watch Hrithik Roshan performances: Birthday special
As Hrithik celebrates his 44th birthday and completes 18 years in films (Kaho Naa... Pyar Hai was released on 14 January 2000), we take a look at his performances that struck a chord with us.
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Akshay Kumar: Always wanted to do socially relevant films, but didn't have money
During an interview with Cinestaan.com, the actor said he always wanted to produce films on national issues and social responsibility.
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Deepika Padukone birthday special: 5 best dance performances
From 'Lovely' to 'Ghoomar', Padukone's dance journey has been a versatile one.
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Forget reducing GST, sanitary pads should be made free: Akshay Kumar
During an interview with Cinestaan.com, Akshay said that he feels that the defence budget should be reduced by 2%, and the money should be used towards 'making women stronger'.