“My stories come from contemporary life in Manipurâ€
Apr 21, 2017, at 05:35 pm
With his very first feature film Lady of the Lake, Haoban Paban Kumar has won the Rajat Kamal at the recent National Film Awards. It was cited as the ‘Best Film on Environment Conservation and Preservation.’ Shoma A. Chatterji in conversation with the producer-director from Manipur
Rajinikanth blesses, wishes success to Sachin Tendulkar over his upcoming movie
Apr 19, 2017, at 10:27 pm
Mumabi/Chennai, Apr 19 (IBNS): Southern superstar Rajinikanth has blessed former Indian captain Sachin Tendulkar for his upcoming Sachin: A Billion Dreams.
Aditi Rao Hydari shines in Kaatru Veliyidai
Apr 14, 2017, at 04:09 am
Mumbai, Apr 13 (IBNS): Mani Ratnam's Kaatru Veliyidai is out and everyone's going crazy. This film received immense love from the audience who have gone all out expressing their love on social media.
Sachin Tendulkar launches trailer of 'Sachin-A Billion Dreams'
Apr 14, 2017, at 02:25 am
Mumbai, Apr 13 (IBNS): It was an occasion to revisit memories as cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar launched the trailer of 'Sachin-A Billion Dreams' in Mumbai on Thursday.
Imax poster of 'Baahubali2' unveiled
Apr 13, 2017, at 12:45 am
Mumbai, Apr 12 (IBNS): Imax poster of SS Rajamouli's mega release 'Baahubali2' has been released in Mumbai.
First look of Manchu Manoj from his upcoming film Okkadu Migiladu
Apr 10, 2017, at 11:35 pm
Mumbai, Apr 10 (IBNS): South actor Manchu Manoj has shared the first look from his upcoming film Okkadu Migiladu.
Kamal Haasan escapes a fire at his residence, no one injured
Apr 09, 2017, at 03:06 am
Chennai, Apr 8 (IBNS): Actor Kamal Haasan escaped a fire at his Chennai residence in early morning but fortunately the incident left no one injured, on Saturday.
National award winning film Mukti Bhawan gets a standing ovation!
Apr 08, 2017, at 10:35 pm
Mumbai, Apr 8 (IBNS): Mukti Bhawan , directed by Shubhashish Bhutiani hit a high when the 64th National awards were declared yesterday. Winning not one but two in the special mention category for feature film and for Adil Hussain, the protagonist.
Baahubali to re-release on Friday
Apr 06, 2017, at 04:15 pm
Mumbai, Apr 6 (IBNS): S S Rajamouli's magnum opus, Baahubali: The Beginning, will be re-released this Friday, ahead of the theatrical released of the second installment in the series.
Official teaser of Assamese film Aei Maatite released
Mar 28, 2017, at 01:21 am
Guwahati, Mar 27 (IBNS) : Angeekar Films on Monday launched the official teaser of the first full-length Assamese feature film on witch hunting problem Aei Maatite.
Rajinikanth cancels his trip to Sri Lanka
Mar 26, 2017, at 04:38 am
Chennai, Mar 25 (IBNS): Southern superstar Rajinikanth cancelled his trip to Sri Lanka where he was about to give away some homes for Tamils who were displaced, subjected to the requests of various Tamil parties, on Saturday, according to media reports.
Assam govt. to provide financial assistance to rejuvenate state film industry
Mar 06, 2017, at 02:08 am
Guwahati, Mar 5 (IBNS): The Assam government will provide financial assistance of Rs 50 lakh for reopening of cinema halls which have already been shut down in the state.
Malayalam filmmaker blasts CBFC for denying certification to gay-themed movie
Mar 06, 2017, at 02:01 am
Kerala, Mar 5 (IBNS): US-based Malayam filmmaker Jayan Cherian has hit out at CBFC (Central Board of Film Certification) Chairman Pahalaj Nihalani on social media after the latter refused to give certification to his film "Ka Bodyscape", citing the reason of promoting "homosexuality" in the film and depicting a Hindu god in poor light.
Rajinikanth's Baasha re-releases in digital format
Mar 05, 2017, at 11:38 pm
Chennai, Mar 4 (IBNS): Tamil superstar Rajinikanth's film Baasha which was released in 1995 re-released in a digital format last Friday.
Duvvada Jagannadham teaser unveiled
Feb 26, 2017, at 12:36 am
Chennai, Feb 25 (IBNS): Teaser of southern superstar Allu Arjun's Duvvada Jagannadham was released recently.
Feb 04, 2017, at 12:59 am
New Delhi, Feb 3 (IBNS): Minister of State for Information & Broadcasting Col. Rajyavardhan Rathore on Friday said that Bhojpuri Films Industry have created a unique place for itself in the field of cinema in the last few years.
Cinestaan Film Company ties up with Amazon to stream 3 of India’s best independent films
Feb 03, 2017, at 11:25 pm
Mumbai, Feb 3 (IBNS): C International Sales, a subsidiary of Cinestaan Film Company has tied up with Amazon Prime Video India to showcase three of the best independent films in India. Dev Bhoomi and A Death in Gunj, both of which have been selected for international film festivals, will be exclusively featured on Amazon Prime Video.
Shruti's birthday celebrations in Chennai
Feb 01, 2017, at 12:22 am
Mumbai, Jan 31 (IBNS): Bringing in yet another promising year was none other than the pan India rockstar-actress Shruti Haasan.
Allu Arjun names daughter Arha
Dec 26, 2016, at 12:46 am
Chennai, Dec 25 (IBNS): Southern superstar Allu Arjun hsa named his daughter Arha.
Rana Daggubati's look from Baahubali 2 unveiled
Dec 14, 2016, at 11:22 pm
Chennai, Dec 14 (IBNS): Actor Rana Daggubati's look from his upcoming movie Baahubali 2 has been revelaed by the makers on Wednesday.
The Violin Player sensation Ritwik plans to work from Bengal only
Dec 11, 2016, at 07:29 pm
Kolkata, Dec 11 (IBNS) Despite being satisfied with the audience response to Hindi-English film The Violin Player, winner of the Best Feature Film at Durban International Film Festival 2016, popular Bengali actor Ritwik Chakroborty asserts having no plans of shifting base from Kolkata.
Rajinikanth pays tribute to Jayalalithaa at Rajaji Hall
Dec 06, 2016, at 06:33 pm
Chennai, Dec 6 (IBNS): Southern superstar Rajinikanth on Tuesday paid respect to late Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa by reaching Rajaji Hall where her body has been kept wrapped in a tricolour for countless followers and top leaders to pay their tribute before the last journey.
South Indian film fraternity mourns J Jayalalithaa's death
Dec 06, 2016, at 07:03 am
Chennai, Dec 5 (IBNS): The south Indian film fraternity on Monday mourned the death Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and AIADMK supremo J Jayalalithaa, who was also a top heroine of Tamil film industry before she joined politics full time.
‘Allama’ nominated as Indian entry for ICFT UNESCO Gandhi Medal
Nov 24, 2016, at 07:18 pm
New Delhi, Nov 24 (IBNS): At 47th IFFI, ‘Allama’, a film by the national award winning director T.S. Nagabharana, about the journey of a 12th century metaphysician, will compete for the International Council for Film, Television and Audio-visual Communication (ICFT) UNESCO Gandhi Medal.
Two Indian films to compete with 13 Foreign Films in International Competetion Section of 47th IFFI
Nov 24, 2016, at 07:17 pm
Panaji, Nov 24 (IBNS): ‘Ishti’, a film focussing on stigmas of Indian society; and ‘Sahaj Paather Gappo’ (Colours of Innocence), a film that reflects the struggles of a family challenged by situations, will compete in the International Competition section of the 47thInternational Film Festival of India.
Sonam Kapoor stands up for LGBTQ themed film
Nov 24, 2016, at 12:52 am
Mumbai, Nov 23 (IBNS): 'Evening Shadows (Surmaee Shaam)', a film about a gay son coming out to his family in rural India, being directed by Sridhar Ranagayan, is making news already and attracting stars coming together to support the cause.
Cinema should focus on 2R’s- Reason & Reality: Venkaiah Naidu
Nov 21, 2016, at 03:49 am
Panaji, Nov 20 (IBNS): M. Venkaiah Naidu, Minister of Information & Broadcasting has said that cinema should reflect larger social concerns besides focusing on entertainment only.
47th IFFI kickstarts with grace and glitz
Nov 21, 2016, at 03:18 am
New Delhi, Nov 20 (IBNS): The 47th International Film Festival of India was inaugurated in Goa, today amidst festivities, glitz and joyous mood anticipating good cinema.
47th IFFI Salutes Im Kwon Taek with Lifetime Achievement Award
Nov 20, 2016, at 09:50 pm
New Delhi, Nov 20 (IBNS): Internationally acclaimed Korean film director and writer, Im Kwon Taek is being conferred with prestigious ‘Lifetime Achievement Award’ award at IFFI 2016.
Kolkata to host wildlife and environment film fest
Nov 20, 2016, at 02:08 pm
Kolkata, Nov 20 (IBNS): As the 22nd Kolkata International Film Festival (KIFF) came to an end on Friday, a Kolkata-based NGO- Desham- is all set to organize the second edition of Kolkata International Wildlife and Environment Film Festival (KIWEFF) in December.