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Malayalam Film '2018' is India's official entry to Oscars 2024

Sep 28, 2023, at 03:08 am

Chennai/IBNS: The Film Federation of India (FFI) Wednesday selected Malayalam Film '2018 – Everyone is a Hero’ to represent India at the 2024 Academy Awards (OSCARS).

'I sold my bike and did different jobs to fund my film': Independent filmmaker Hemwant Tiwari on his one-cut film 'Lomad'

Aug 25, 2023, at 04:55 pm

"It was the only way, I did not have any other option," says actor Hemwant Tiwari, who hit the streets, shopping malls, beaches, metro stations and other centres across various cities to promote his independent film 'Lomad', which is touted to be the first black and white one-cut feature film. Hemwant, who dressed as a fox and reached out to people at West Bengal film centre Nandan in Kolkata recently ahead of the August 25 release, interacted with IBNS-TWF correspondent Souvik Ghosh on the film.

Megastar Rajinikanth visits Ram temple in Ayodhya

Aug 21, 2023, at 01:52 am

Actor Rajinikanth on Sunday visited the under-construction Lord Ram Temple in Uttar Pradesh's Ayodhya city.

Jammu and Kashmir witnesses revival of film tourism; 300+ productions filmed in 2 years

Aug 19, 2023, at 09:31 am

Srinagar/IBNS: Jammu and Kashmir's film tourism is undergoing a vibrant revival, with over 300 movies and serials shot since the introduction of the new film policy two years ago.

Gojri Film 'Ye Rodiya' triumphs at international film festival, director Sachin Dhar awarded best director

Aug 09, 2023, at 06:50 am

Katra/Jammu: The International Film Festival concluded with a splendid Award Ceremony at Katra's Mata Vaishno Devi Spiritual Growth Centre. Notable film personalities, including actors Preeti Sapru, Yashpal Sharma, Suman Talwar, and Vijay Varma, gathered for the event.

IDSFFK to open with 'Seven Winters in Tehran'

Aug 03, 2023, at 08:38 pm

Thiruvananthapuram/UNI: The 15th International Documentary and Short Film Festival (IDSFFK) will open with 'Seven Winters in Tehran’, which narrates the story of Rayhaneh Jabbari, an Iranian woman who was compelled to kill a man during a rape attempt, on August 4.

Tamannaah Bhatia's latest Instagram image promises to blow away your mind

Jul 31, 2023, at 02:43 am

Southern siren Tamannaah Bhatia looked absolutely gorgeous in her latest Instagram images where she could be seen sporting a  Falguni Shane Peacock saree.

PM Modi remembers legendary singer Mukesh on his 100th birth anniversary

Jul 23, 2023, at 03:56 am

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday remembered legendary Indian playback singer Mukesh on his 100th birth anniversary.

Deepika Padukone's first look from Nag Ashwin's 'Project K' unveiled

Jul 18, 2023, at 05:57 pm

Bollywood superstar Deepika Padukone's first look from Nag Ashwin directorial upcoming Telugu film 'Project K' was unveiled by the makers on Tuesday.

Samantha Ruth Prabhu to take one-year break from films to treat Myositis

Jul 06, 2023, at 08:27 pm

Top Indian actress Samantha Ruth Prabhu, who primarily works in Telugu and Tamil films, has decided to take a break for one year from films to treat her autoimmune condition, Myositis, media reports said.

Rashmika Mandanna, Vijay Deverakonda spotted at a cafe. Dating rumour starts again

Jun 24, 2023, at 06:21 pm

A new video capturing top south Indian stars Rashmika Mandanna and Vijay Deverakonda spending some fun time with their friends at a cafe has triggered a rumour of the duo's dating.

Ram Charan, wife Upasana welcome baby girl, Chiranjeevi calls her 'Little Mega Princess'

Jun 20, 2023, at 06:11 pm

Southern sensation actor Ram Charan and his wife Upasana Kamineni welcomed a baby girl on Tuesday.

Southern superstar Allu Arjun plants saplings on World Environment Day

Jun 05, 2023, at 11:52 pm

New Delhi: Known far and wide for being a responsible environmentalist, superstar Allu Arjun is a dedicated green warrior who has time and again by his words and actions paved the way for a new generation of environmentalists.

Samantha Ruth Prabhu's lunch outing with friend Vijay Deverakonda in Turkey

Jun 02, 2023, at 12:07 am

South Indian film stars Samantha Ruth Prabhu and Vijay Deverakonda are all set for their upcoming Telugu film Kushi, where the pair will feature together for the second time onscreen.

7 Rainbow films to be screened at KASHISH 2023. Know them

Jun 01, 2023, at 05:29 pm

Mumbai/IBNS; The 14th edition of KASHISH Mumbai International Queer Film Festival, South Asia's biggest LGBTQ+ film festival will be held June 7 - 11, 2023 at Liberty Cinema, and June 8 - 10, 2023 at Alliance Française de Bombay; and also online from June 16 - 25, 2023.

Lights, Camera, Spirituality: ‘Mera Baba Nanak’ releases

May 20, 2023, at 03:37 pm

The much-anticipated release of Vikramjeet Virk’s latest film, ‘Mera Baba Nanak,’ has arrived, offering a powerful insight into the teachings of the Gurus and highlighting the need for more movies of this nature in Punjabi cinema.

Adil Hussain starrer 'Footprints On Water' Wins 'Best Debut Film' at NYIFF, garnering critical acclaim

May 16, 2023, at 06:32 am

Guwahati/IBNS: Adil Hussain's latest film, 'Footprints On Water,' has garnered recognition at the esteemed New York Indian Film Festival (NYIFF), clinching the coveted title of "Best Debut Film."

Nagaland's Kivini Shohe and Andrea Kevichüsa to showcase state's film talent at Cannes Film Festival 2023

May 16, 2023, at 05:20 am

Dimapur/Nagaland: Nagaland's film industry is set to make its mark at the esteemed Cannes Film Festival 2023, as two prominent personalities, Kivini Shohe and Andrea Kevichüsa, gear up to represent the state.

Ishanou: A restored Manipuri film to premiere at Cannes Film Festival

May 10, 2023, at 07:48 am

Imphal/IBNS: The restored version of the 1990 Manipuri film "Ishanou", directed by acclaimed filmmaker Aribam Syam Sharma, is scheduled to debut at the Cannes Film Festival from May 16-27.

Superstar Rajinikanth to play cameo in daughter Aishwarya's film 'Lal Salaam'

May 09, 2023, at 04:29 am

Chennai/IBNS: Superstar Rajinikanth will be seen playing Moideen Bhai in his daughter Aishwarya Rajinikanth's comeback directorial venture Lal Salaam after almost half a decade and is determined to make it count.

Jnanada Kakati's documentary 'Reflections of Light and Shade' wins 'Best Short Documentary Award 'at Dada Saheb Phalke Film Festival 2023

May 07, 2023, at 08:06 am

Guwahati/IBNS: Jnanada Kakati, a veteran actress, was honored with the "Best Short Documentary Award" for the film "Jnanada: Reflections of Light and Shade" at the 13th Dada Saheb Phalke Film Festival 2023, held in Noida on April 30.

The Kerala Story opens big, receives polarised reviews from bold to cringeworthy

May 06, 2023, at 11:17 pm

The Kerala Story, which courted controversy over its subject and certains factual claims, witnessed one of the biggest openings of this year amid a very positive to very negative reviews by critics in the backdrop of polarisation over the film and its theme.

Millo Sunka of Arunachal Pradesh wins best actress at international film festival

Apr 28, 2023, at 06:36 am

Itanagar/IBNS: Millo Sunka, hailing from Arunachal Pradesh, has achieved the distinction of becoming the first actor from her state to be honored with the Best Leading Actress award at an international film festival.

'Want to explore OTT more', says Aanjjan Srivastav tapping back Bengal

Apr 27, 2023, at 08:10 pm

Veteran actor Aanjjan Srivastav, who has a huge body of work spanning theatre, film and web series, is keen to work in the Bengali film industry which remains his top priority. In conversation with IBNS correspondent Souvik Ghosh at Loafer's Cafe in Kolkata, Srivastav, who helmed popular TV shows like Wagle Ki Duniya in late 80s and acted in films like Salaam Bombay! and Mississippi Masala, shares about his interests at the age of 74, bonding with Bengali film directors, censorship and more...

Actor Sarath Babu in critical condition, on ventilator in Hyderabad hospital

Apr 23, 2023, at 09:31 pm

Hyderabad/UNI: The health condition of popular actor Sarath Babu (71) has taken a turn for the worse, according to recent reports.

Jammu and Kashmir: Third edition of Jammu Film Festival commences

Apr 10, 2023, at 03:51 pm

Jammu: The third edition of the Jammu Film Festival started at  Abhinav Theatre here on Saturday.

Popular Bhojpuri actor Akanksha Dubey found dead in UP hotel room; suicide suspected

Mar 26, 2023, at 11:17 pm

Varanasi (UP): Popular Bhojpuri model-turned-actor Akanksha Dubey was found dead in a Varanasi hotel room, media reports said.

Jammu and Kashmir: Budgam girl wins award for directing short film 'Kayam'

Mar 21, 2023, at 06:07 am

Budgam:  Sabahat Qayoom, a Class 10 student from Jammu and Kashmir, has won an award for directing a short film titled ‘Kayam’ in New Delhi.

Ram Charan wants to play Virat Kohli's biopic

Mar 18, 2023, at 06:44 pm

Mumbai/IBNS: Indian actor Ram Charan is eager to play a sports film and he seemed more than happy if it would be on Indian cricket's icon, Virat Kohli.

Naatu Naatu singer apologises to Jr NTR, Ram Charan's fans. Here's know why?

Mar 18, 2023, at 02:14 am

Mumbai/IBNS: Despite the glorious Oscar honour for RRR number 'Naatu Naatu' and its blockbuster performance at the 95th Academy Awards, singer Kaala Bhairava managed to upset a section of the Internet.