Marathi Film ‘Yellow’ Kickstarts Film Festival For Disabled

Marathi Film ‘Yellow’ Kickstarts Film Festival For Disabled

New Delhi, Filmmaker Mahesh Limaye’s National Award winning Marathi film “Yellow”, which explores a mother-daughter relationship amid developmental disability and child behaviour , kickstarted the first edition of International Film Festival for the Persons with Disabilities (IFFPwD) here on Tuesday.  Organised by the department of empowerment of persons with disabilities (DEPwD) and union social justice […]

In NZ, it’s yesterday once more in wondrous Wellywood

In NZ, it’s yesterday once more in wondrous Wellywood

By Radhika Bhirani Wellington For a film aficionado, the overwhelming suspended sculpture of Gollum – the popular fictional character from “The Lord of the Rings” trilogy – gives just the right vibe about the treasure trove of talent, creativity and imagination that Wellington, New Zealand’s largest film production hub, truly is. For someone curious about […]

An intense performance: Smita Patil’s life and films

An intense performance: Smita Patil’s life and films

By Vikas Datta Title: SmitaPatil: A Brief Incandescence; Author: Maithili Rao; Publisher: Harper Collins; Pages: 348. As Shyam Benegal’s iconic “Manthan” was being shot in a village near Gujarat’s Rajkot, a big crowd came from the city to see the Bollywood actors, but none of them could recognise the film’s heroine – who was sitting […]

Khloe Kardashian Finds Solace In Ice-Cream

Khloe Kardashian Finds Solace In Ice-Cream

Los Angeles, Reality TV personality Khloe Kardashian says that 2015 has been her worst year so far, but adds that she has a number of options to help her cope up, including ice-cream, music and gym.   Replying to a fan’s query on what keeps the “Keeping Up With the Kardashians” star going, Khloe replied: […]

SALMAN’S PRDP OUTRACES LIFETIME EARNINGS OF ‘3 IDIOTS’

SALMAN’S PRDP OUTRACES LIFETIME EARNINGS OF ‘3 IDIOTS’

New Delhi, Bollywood superstar Salman Khan starrer family entertainer “Prem Ratan Dhan Payo” (PRDP) has left behind the lifetime collection of Aamir Khan’s “3 idiots” by registering Rs 203.53 crore in India.  According to a statement from the film’s makers, after achieving the milestone of entering the Rs.200 crore club, the Hindi version of “Prem […]

Keith Sequeira Makes Comeback to ‘Bigg Boss Nau’

Keith Sequeira Makes Comeback to ‘Bigg Boss Nau’

Mumbai, Actor Keith Sequeira, who had to make an emergency exit from “Bigg Boss Nau“, will be seen making a comeback on the controversial reality TV show on Thursday.  Keith, who had entered the show with his girlfriend Rochelle Rao, had to reportedly leave it mid-way because his brother passed away. The actor-model was not […]

Snapdeal Dissociates itself from Aamir’s Comment

Snapdeal Dissociates itself from Aamir’s Comment

New Delhi, Online marketplace Snapdeal on Wednesday dissociated itself from comments made by Bollywood actor Aamir Khan on the alleged “growing intolerance” in India.  Aamir Khan is the brand ambassador of Snapdeal. “Snapdeal is neither connected nor plays a role in comments made by Aamir Khan in his personal capacity. Snapdeal is a proud Indian […]

We love India, won’t leave: Aamir Khan

We love India, won’t leave: Aamir Khan

Mumbai, Bollywood actor-producer Aamir Khan on Wednesday clarified his stance on “intolerance”, saying he and his wife Kiran Rao love India and won’t leave the country.  Aamir said that while he stood by the interview that triggered a huge row, the avalanche of criticism directed at him and his wife only proved what he had […]

Won’t be Directing Overdramatic Indian Cinema: Vidhu Vinod Chopra

Won’t be Directing Overdramatic Indian Cinema: Vidhu Vinod Chopra

Panaji, After helming pertinent Hindi films like “Parinda“, “1942: A Love Story” and a Hollywood film “Broken Horses“, filmmaker Vidhu Vinod Chopra says he is planning to go back to the director’s chair, but not with some “overdramatic” script.  “Hindi cinema is very different from international cinema as it is loud and dramatic. As a […]