Filmmakers can’t change society: Vishal Bhardwaj

Panaji, Nov 22 (IANS) Director Vishal Bhardwaj says filmmakers express their experience on the big screen, but they can’t transform society. The “Haider” director believes that movies are mirror of society, but filmmakers are not social workers. “We are storytellers. Whatever happens in life, filmmakers reflect that. We express what we experience. Films can be […]

‘Games of Thrones’ to get movie adaptation?

London, Nov 20 (IANS) Actor Charles Dance, who portrayed Tywin Lannister on TV drama “Game of Thrones”, has hinted that the fantasy drama is being considered for a big screen adaptation. The 68-year-old has revealed that the producers of the series are actively discussing a possible movie adaptation, reports telegraph.co.uk. “There’s talk of eventually trying […]

Hema Malini adopts Radha’s village

Mathura, Nov 18 (IANS) Village Raval, the birthplace of Radha, the consort of Lord Krishna, has been adopted by BJP MP and actor Hema Malini. She made the announcement Monday — under the Saansad Adarsh Gram Vikas Yojana launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The decision is likely to end years of neglect of the […]

Subodh Gupta awarded ‘Dayawati Modi Award for Art, Culture and Education’

New Delhi, Nov 18 (IANS) Leading contemporary artists Subodh Gupta was Tuesday awarded the ‘Dayawati Modi Award for Art, Culture and Education’ by union Minister for Science and Technology Harsh Vardhan. The award which comprises of a cash prize of Rs.2.51 lakh, a silver shield and scroll of honour was presented to the artist to […]

International artistes to perform at Amarrass music festival

New Delhi, Nov 17 (IANS) An eclectic array of musicians from Colombia, Brazil, Palestine and Mali, along with India’s shining stars, will perform at the third edition of Amarrass music festival in the capital beginning Nov 21, said the organisers Monday. The two-day music festival would showcase unknown voices from different countries presenting new, cross-cultural […]

Kim Kardashian to enter ‘Bigg Boss’ house

Mumbai, Nov 16 (IANS) American reality TV star Kim Kardashian is going to enter “Bigg Boss 8″ on her maiden trip to India. The 34-year-old will be seen in the Bigg Boss house Nov 22 as a guest to interact with the contestants including Karishma Tanna, Diandra Soares, Gautam Gulati and Upen Patel. Kim is […]

Hope to meet Big B in Kolkata: Iranian filmmaker

Kolkata, Nov 12 (IANS) A huge fan of Indian films, award-winning Iranian filmmaker Niki Karimi Wednesday hoped she bumps into Bollywood screen icon Amitabh Bachchan during her stay in the city. Karimi is participating in the 20th Kolkata International Film Festival that kicked off Monday. Counting Big B’s “Amar, Akbar, Anthony” among her favourites, the […]

‘Pukaar- Call for the Hero’ launched with star cast

New Delhi, Nov 12 (IANS) Packed with action, thrill, suspense and emotions, “Pukaar- Call for the Hero” was launched with its star cast here Wednesday. Produced by Vipul Amrutlal Shah, the show stars Rannvijay Singh and Adah Sharma who are making their TV acting debut with the action mini-series. The show, that will be aired […]

Jennifer Lawrence cried because she was afraid to sing

Los Angeles, Nov 11 (IANS) Actress Jennifer Lawrence was so afraid to sing in “The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 1” that she “cried a little”. Director of the film, Francis Lawrence told The Radio Times magazine in an interview how the Oscar-winner did not want to sing “The Hanging Tree,” a song introduced in Suzanne […]