The 21st Kolkata International Film Festival to open on November 14

Nov 16, 2015, at 08:46 pm

Kolkata, November 16 (IBNS) – The 21st Kolkata International Film Festival will throw its doors open on November 14 at the Netaji Indoor Stadium in the presence of Mamata Banerjee, Chief Minister of West Bengal. Luminaries from Indian cinema gracing the occasion are Amitabh Bachchan, Jaya Bachchan, Vidya Balan, Moushumi Chatterjee and Sharmila Tagore who this year, is chairing the International Jury to award the trophy to the Best Women Director this year.

KIFF: Amitabh Bachchan comments on 'intolerance' in the country

Nov 15, 2015, at 06:21 am

Kolkata, Nov 14 (IBNS): Breaking his silence, legendary actor Amitabh Bachchan commented on the current socio-political scenario of the country during his speech while inaugurating the 21st Kolkata International Film Festival (KIFF) at Netaji Indoor Stadium in Kolkata on Saturday.

21st KIFF International Forum of New Cinema opens on Nov 15

Nov 13, 2015, at 11:51 pm

Kolkata, Nov 13 (IBNS) The International Forum of New Cinema initiated by Cine Central, a film society that spearheaded the movement towards good cinema and was integrated into the Kolkata International Film Festival some years back, will inaugurate its screening programme at Kolkata’s Elite Theatre on Nov 15 at 6.00 pm by legendary actress Madhabi Mukherjee.

IFFI platform a Global Brand in the World of Cinema: Arun Jaitley

Nov 03, 2015, at 08:43 pm

New Delhi, Nov 3 (IBNS) Arun Jaitley, Minister for Finance, Corporate Affairs and I&B said that International Film Festival of India held a special significance and had become a global brand in the world of cinema.

Best of KASHISH Marathi LGBT films to screen at IIT-B

Oct 30, 2015, at 11:04 pm

Mumbai, Oct 30 (IBNS) What if a group of Hijras want to launch a start-up in a town in India? What if an illiterate housemaid finds out that her son is gay? What happens when a young boy expresses to his mother the desire to wear a sari during Navratri? Would two Marathi actresses be comfortable with a romantic scene in a film?

Veteran Tamil actress Manorama dies

Oct 11, 2015, at 04:29 pm

Chennai, Oct 11 (IBNS): Veteran Tamil actress Manorama, who was fondly called as Aachi, breathed her last on late Saturday night.

Music director Ravindra Jain passes away, PM Narendra Modi mourns

Oct 10, 2015, at 05:50 am

Mumbai/New Delhi, Oct 9 (IBNS): Music director Ravindra Jain died at a hospital in Mumbai on Friday as Prime Minister Narendra Modi joined the rest of the nation in mourning his demise.

Kadambari gets 2 awards in Washington DC South Asian film festival

Oct 01, 2015, at 05:36 pm

Kolkata, Oct 1 (IBNS) Suman Ghosh's period film Kadambari, based on the life of Rabindranath Tagore’s sister-in-law who died an untimely death in 1884, has got two awards at the prestigious Washington DC South Asian Film Festival, the director says.

KASHISH Forward travels to Kolkata's Presidency campus with LGBT films

Sep 28, 2015, at 06:30 pm

Mumbai, Sept 28 (IBNS) KASHISH Forward, the first ever travelling campus LGBT film festival, will now travel to Kolkata with a screening at the prestigious Presidency University on Sept 29.

Prabhas becomes hot property in the brand space

Sep 16, 2015, at 04:07 am

Mumbai, Sept 15 (IBNS): Lead actor Prabhas of Baahubali has been in immense news ever since his performance in Baahubali was loved by the audiences across.

CCI imposes penalty on Kerala Film Exhibitors Federation

Sep 09, 2015, at 02:50 am

Thiruvananthapuram, Sept 8 (IBNS): Competition Commission of India (CCI) found Kerala Film Exhibitors Federation (KFEF), an association of theatre owners, to be conducting their activities in contravention of Section 3 of the Competition Act, 2002 (the Act).

Baahubali earns 120 crores and sails past 50 days of release

Sep 03, 2015, at 10:42 pm

Mumbai, Sept 3 (IBNS): The record breaking film Baahubali has shown its audience 'The Beginning' of revolution in Indian Cinema.

Rana Daggubati joins hands with VynVyn to raise funds for CRY

Aug 19, 2015, at 11:31 pm

Bangalore, Aug 19 (IBNS): Riding high on the success of his latest action thriller, the Baahubali heartthrob Rana Daggubati has extended his support to CRY - Child Rights and You to ensure thousands of children get a chance at a healthy start in their lives.

Bengali film invited to San Francisco film fest

Jul 31, 2015, at 05:30 pm

Kolkata, July 31 (IBNS) Bratya Basu-Debshankar Haldar starrer Kolikiyug , a mystery thriller also featuring Tollywood actress-turned-politician Locket Chatterjee, has been selected for the Festival of Globe in San Francisco.

Three controversial Indian films to be screened in San Francisco

Jul 29, 2015, at 03:51 am

Mumbai, July 28 (IBNS): While many films in India face obstacles due to its content, Film Festivals overseas provide an ideal platform for them to be showcased. One such initiative is the Festival of Globe-Silicon Valley (FOGSV) and San Francisco Movie Fest that is scheduled to be held 7-16 August.

Kolkata: Governor K N Tripathi inaugurates 15th International Children's Film Festival

Jul 18, 2015, at 11:02 pm

Kolkata, July 18 (IBNS): A bouquet of 18 films from 14 countries will be entertaining youngster of Kolkata at the 15th International Children’s Film Festival inaugurated in the city's Nandan complex on Friday.

A Hollywood Remake for Baahubali?

Jul 11, 2015, at 04:13 am

Mumbai, July 10 (IBNS) Telugu director SS Rajamouli’s magnum opus has generated a lot of interest worldwide due to its elaborate scale.

Mahesh Manjrekar theatrical trailer of Mohan Joshi starrer "Deool Band"

Jul 11, 2015, at 04:06 am

Mumbai, July 10 (IBNS) : Marathi actor Mahesh Manjrekar has launched the theatrical trailer of Mohan Joshi starrer 'Deool Band'.

Teaser of first song from Marathi film 'Murder Mestri' released

Jul 01, 2015, at 01:30 am

Mumbai, June 30 (IBNS) The makers of upcoming Marathi film ‘Murder Mestri’ have released the promo for the first song form the film.

Kamal Hassan's Papanasam releases on July 3

Jun 28, 2015, at 12:11 am

Chennai, June 27 (IBNS) The Tamil remake of Drishyam, Papanasam, will arrive in theatres four weeks before the Hindi one releases.

Yes Foundation launches 3rd edition of YES! i am the change 101-hour social film-making challenge

Jun 17, 2015, at 03:44 am

Mumbai, June 16 (IBNS): Yes Foundation, the social development arm of Yes Bank, has launched the third edition of its highly successful Yes! i am the Change 101- Hour Social Filmmaking Challenge.

Satyajit Ray's wife passes away

Jun 03, 2015, at 07:07 am

Kolkata, June 2 (IBNS) Iconic Indian filmmaker Satyajit Ray's wife Bijoya Ray died in Kolkata on Tuesday.

Sai Paranjpye, Celina Jaitly flag off KASHISH

May 29, 2015, at 04:56 am

Mumbai, May 28 (IBNS) National award winning filmmaker Sai Paranjpye and actor and United Nations Equality champion Celina Jaitly on Wednesday flagged off the 6th edition of KASHISH Mumbai International Queer Film Festival – South Asia’s biggest and India’s only mainstream LGBT film festival.

Mohan Joshi gives Tanvi Hegde acting tips

May 27, 2015, at 02:32 am

Mumbai, May 26 (IBNS): Recently on the sets of her debut Marathi film, 'Dhurandhar Bhatawdekar', actress Tanvi Hegde was seen receiving some invaluable tips about acting in Marathi films from veteran actor Mohan Joshi.

'Masaan' gets a Standing Ovation at the 68th Cannes International Film Fest

May 22, 2015, at 01:19 am

Mumbai, May 21 (IBNS): Masaan, the debut feature of Neeraj Ghaywan, premiered on Wednesday at the Uncertain Regard section of the 68th Cannes International Film Festival and was greeted by a 5 minute long standing ovation by the critics and reviewers.

Sound of Joy promises to attract viewers

May 15, 2015, at 09:57 pm

Mumbai, May 15 (IBNS) Fictitious super heroes and magical gadgets have always fascinated children. But eventually they grow up to know that they cannot continue idolizing these fictitious super heroes.

Dada Saheb Phalke: Narendra Modi congratulates Shashi Kapoor

May 11, 2015, at 05:22 am

New Delhi, May 10 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated veteran actor Shashi Kapoor after he was presented the prestigious Dada Saheb Phalke award on Sunday.

Jaitley to present Dada Saheb Phalke award to Shashi Kapoor today

May 10, 2015, at 05:04 pm

Mumbai, May 10 (IBNS): Union Information and Broadcasting Minister Arun Jaitley will on Sunday confer legendary actor-filmmaker Shashi Kapoor with the Dada Saheb Phalke award in Mumbai.

Filmmaker Srijit Mukherji injured in road mishap

May 06, 2015, at 11:29 pm

New Delhi, May 6 (IBNS): Film-maker Srijit Mukherji is undergoing treatment at AIIMS here after he met with an accident on Wednesday, media reports said.

President confers film awards at 62nd NFA function

May 04, 2015, at 02:04 am

New Delhi, May 3 (IBNS): President Pranab Mukherjee on Sunday conferred National film awards for the year 2014 in various categories at the 62nd National Film Awards Function held at Vigyan Bhawan here.