KIFF: Asha Jaoaar Majhe - A Path-breaking Film
Nov 16, 2014, at 08:07 pm
Kolkata, Nov 16 (IBNS): Asha Jaoaar Majhe or Labour of Love is the sole Indian entry in the Cinema International section of the 20th KIFF. It marks several firsts both as an Indian film as well as a debut film by its director Aditya Vikram Sengupta. Labour of Love is a path-breaking film because it features two characters, both young and both Bengali living in contemporary Kolkata and also because the film strips itself of dialogue and takes advantage of silence.
Oscar winner Megan Mylan showcases new docu at KIFF
Nov 16, 2014, at 07:21 pm
Kolkata, Nov 16 (IBNS) Megan Mylan, an American documentary film director, born in California and raised in Dallas, Texas is known for her films Lost Boys of Sudan and the 2008 Academy Award-winning Smile Pinki.
Actor Aditya Roy Kapur turns 29
Nov 16, 2014, at 06:59 pm
Mumbai, Nov 16 (IBNS): Bollywood actor Aditya Roy Kapur, who has created a place for himself among the current heartthrobs of the industry, turned 29 years of age on Sunday.
Deepika visits Satyajit Ray's house
Nov 16, 2014, at 06:14 am
Kolkata, Nov 15 (IBNS) Bollywood beauty Deepika Padukone, who is currently shooting in Kolkata for her upcoming film 'Piku', visited the house of late filmmaker Satyajit Ray.
Mumbai: Aamir, Kiran hosts screening of documentary 'After My Garden Grows'
Nov 16, 2014, at 06:10 am
Mumbai, Nov 15 (IBNS): Bollywood actor Aamir Khan and his wife Kiran Rao hosted the screening of the documentary 'After My Garden Grows', made by Oscar winner Megan Mylan, on Friday at Light Box here for their industry friends.
Jaipur exhibitor to felicitate Sajid Nadiadwala
Nov 15, 2014, at 08:29 pm
Mumbai, Nov 15 (IBNS) The producer, director, Sajid Nadiadwala has had a fabulous run with his movies at the box office this year.
Deepika sends Kolkata sweets back home
Nov 15, 2014, at 08:27 pm
Kolkata, Nov 15 (IBNS) Bollywood actress Deepika Padukone, who is currently shooting in Kolkata for her upcoming film Piku, along side Amitabh Bachchan and Irfan Khan, has been exploring the cuisine and delicacies which Kolkata is known for.
KIFF showcases women directors at best
Nov 15, 2014, at 06:11 pm
Over the past decade or so, the work of women directors across the world both suggests and shows a subtle but strong shift from films consciously or unconsciously imitating films directed by men or, picking up a woman's cause or a woman's agenda as the message of their films.
Cinema will never die: Govind Nihalani at KIFF
Nov 15, 2014, at 06:09 pm
Kolkata, Nov 15 (IBNS) Filmmaker-cinematographer Govind Nihalani, who delivered the Satyajit Ray Memorial address as part of the 20th Kolkata International Film Festival (KIFF) on Friday, said cinema will never die because its possibilities reach far beyond the screen and the audience and the time in which the film is made.
Rani keeps her promise to visit Yerwada Central prison
Nov 15, 2014, at 05:08 am
Mumbai, Nov 14 (IBNS): Bollywood actress Rani Mukerji was invited by the Yerwada Central Prison officers and staff to launch 'Radio YCP' and 'Maka'.
Aamir Khan, Rajkumar Hirani are having a good laugh
Nov 15, 2014, at 04:43 am
Mumbai, Nov 14 (IBNS): Bollywood actor Aamir Khan and director Rajkumar Hirani are having a good laugh over the stories and rumours doing the rounds about their upcoming film P.K., an official statement said.
Groupon India partners with UNICEF, Kareena in India
Nov 15, 2014, at 04:22 am
Kolkata, Nov 14 (IBNS): UNICEF on Friday announced its partnership with Groupon, a daily deals site, to raise funds for promoting quality education for children in India.
Nov 14, 2014, at 05:10 am
Mumbai, Nov 13 (IBNS): The multi-talented Ganesh Hegde has enthralled the audience with his versatile dancing. He has made almost all the Bollywood A-Listers to dance to his moves. He`s also famous for singing the party anthem 'Main Deewana' for which he was praised by none other than Asha Bhosale.
Shakti Kapoor, Hema Malini to work together after 29 years
Nov 14, 2014, at 04:42 am
Mumbai, Nov 13 (IBNS) Actor Shakti Kapoor is all geared up for his next movie, 'Shimla Mirchi'.
Tanishaa Mukerji looks stunning on Day 2 of KIFF
Nov 14, 2014, at 04:36 am
Mumbai/Kolkata, Nov 13 (IBNS): Actress Tanishaa Mukerji looked gorgeous in a blue dress as she made an appearance at one of the oldest multiplexes in the country, Nandan Cinema alongside her mother and yesteryears actress Tanuja. The duo was there to attend the screening of Tanuja's Marathi film Pirturoon, which marks her comeback to Marathi cinema after three decades.
Farhan announced as UN Women's Goodwill Ambassador for South Asia
Nov 14, 2014, at 04:25 am
Mumbai, Nov 13 (IBNS): UN Women, the United Nations organization dedicated to gender equality and women's empowerment, on Thursday announced the appointment of actor-filmmaker-singer, Farhan Akhtar, as the South Asia Goodwill Ambassador.
20th KIFF: The amazing true story of Paul Cox
Nov 13, 2014, at 07:46 pm
Kolkata, Nov 13 (IBNS) Paul Cox, the Dutch-born filmmaker who later migrated to Australia, is heading the Jury of the International Competition this year at the 20th Kolkata International Film Festival (KIFF). He also has his latest film Force of Destiny in the screening programme. The filmmaker's passion for India and everything Indian is now well-known.
Jennifer Day desires to play the lead in Rupesh Paul's film on missing plane
Nov 13, 2014, at 07:44 pm
Mumbai, Nov 13 (IBNS) The logo of 'The Vanishing Act: The Untold Story of the MH 370 Crash' was launched in American Film Market (AFM) by director and writer of the flick, Rupesh Paul.
Shakti Kapoor and Hema Malini to work together after 29 years
Nov 13, 2014, at 06:25 pm
Mumbai, Nov 13 (IBNS) Shakti Kapoor is all geared up for his next movie, 'Shimla Mirchi'. Director Ramesh Sippy has done a good job keeping the project under wraps. The movie also stars Bollywood Dreamgirl Hema Malini. Shakti Kapoor was all excited about working with her after a long time.
Aamir, Kiran support award winning documentary director
Nov 13, 2014, at 05:11 am
Mumbai, Nov 12 (IBNS): Bollywood actor Aamir Khan and his wife Kiran Rao is all set to support yet another filmmaker after the makers of Ship of Theseus.
Trailer Of Dr. Chandraprakash Dwivedi's Zed Plus unveiled
Nov 13, 2014, at 04:53 am
New Delhi, Nov 12 (IBNS) Ace filmmaker Dr.Chandraprakash Dwivedi, who is gearing up for the release of his next directorial venture, Zed Plus, launched the trailer of his film at a grand event in Mumbai.
'Mahabharat' director Ravi Chopra Dies at 68
Nov 12, 2014, at 11:34 pm
Mumbai, Nov 12 (IBNS): Legendary Bollywood filmmaker Ravi Chopra died in a Mumbai hospital on Wednesday. He was 68 years old.
Ajay Devgn dons 3 looks in Action Jackson!!
Nov 12, 2014, at 09:43 pm
Mumbai, Nov 12 (IBNS) The makers of Action Jackson have released the sneak peak of superstar Ajay Devgn's looks from the film.
Episode 2 of Sid Sessions is now LIVE
Nov 12, 2014, at 09:14 pm
Mumbai, Nov 12 (IBNS) After getting an overwhelming response in Episode 1, Sid Mallya is back with Episode 2 of #SidSessions.
Tiger Shroff bags two film awards
Nov 12, 2014, at 09:11 pm
Mumbai, Nov 12 (IBNS): Tiger Shroff, son of Jackie Shroff who debuted with the film 'Heropanti', has bagged two awards before the award season has even started!
KIFF pays tribute to screen goddess Suchitra Sen
Nov 12, 2014, at 06:11 pm
Kolkata, Nov 12 (IBNS) The 20th Kolkata International Film Festival (KIFF) has gone all out to pay a rare, three-layered tribute to Mahanayika Suchitra Sen this year.
India's oldest, largest film society celebrates 50th year
Nov 12, 2014, at 08:02 am
Kolkata, Nov 12 (IBNS) While cinegoers are feasting on the international films at the 20th Kolkata International Film Festival (KIFF), a film society in the city, which is the oldest and largest in India and also forms a part of the KIFF every year, celebrates its 50 years of existence.
Vir to stage 'History of India VIRitten' in Mumbai
Nov 12, 2014, at 06:31 am
Mumbai, Nov 11 (IBNS): On this Children's Day weekend, Ashvin Gidwani Productions (AGP) is all set to bring back comedian Vir Das’ popular laugh riot 'History of India VIRitten'.
Emraan features in promotional song 'Ungli Pe Nachalein'
Nov 12, 2014, at 04:56 am
Mumbai, Nov 11 (IBNS): Dharma Productions' Ungli has released the title song of the film starring Emraan Hashmi. The peppy song features Emraan Hashmi setting the screen on fire with international models.
Shraddha Kapoor sizzles on magazine covers
Nov 12, 2014, at 04:41 am
Mumbai, Nov 11 (IBNS): Bollywood actress Shraddha Kapoor not only has three back to back super hits to her credit, but is also gracing numerous magazine covers this year.