The world needs to be aware of the struggles faced by the transgender people: Deepa Mehta

Oct 01, 2023, at 04:07 am

Caught between duty and self-determination, Sirat Taneja, a transgender woman of Delhi, has to lead a dual life. At home, she has to act as her conservative mother’s son,  while outside,  she can be a woman enjoying with her friends. She also works in a government office. The documentary I Am Sirat  is a collaborative effort between  Canada-based transnational filmmaker Deepa Mehta and Taneja focusing on the troubling and complex duality of this existence. After the Red Carpet event at the Toronto International Film Festival recently, TWF correspondent Asha Bajaj met with Deepa Mehta and Sirat Taneja to discuss the documentary

FIlm on Oceangate tragedy will soon be made

Sep 30, 2023, at 10:56 pm

MindRiot Entertainment has announced it will make a movie on the Oceangate and the submersible tragedy which left the world shocked this year.

'I need to sing to recharge myself': Babul Supriyo launching his Durga puja music video 'Na Na Bhulini'

Sep 30, 2023, at 05:43 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: After a gap of six years, singer-actor-politician Babul Supriyo launched his own music video- titled 'Na Na Bhulini'- weeks ahead of the Durga Puja.

Teaser of 'Ganapath' out now

Sep 29, 2023, at 09:50 pm

Mumbai/IBNS: The teaser of Amitabh Bachchan, Tiger Shroff and Kriti Sanon starrer 'Ganapath' was released by the makers on Friday.

Sourav Ganguly biopic: Former skipper says Ayushmann Khurrana likely to play him on screen

Sep 29, 2023, at 05:39 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: Bollywood actor Ayushmann Khurrana is likely to play Sourav Ganguly in the latter's upcoming biopic, the former Indian cricket captain said on Thursday.

British-Irish actor Michael Gambon, who played Albus Dumbledore in Harry Potter movies, dies at 82

Sep 29, 2023, at 03:51 pm

British-Irish actor Michael Gambon, who is best known for his performance as wise Hogwarts headmaster Albus Dumbledore in Harry Potter movies, has died.

'My car crash eventually helped me to play Muralitharan convincingly': Madhur Mittal on essaying the cricket great in '800'

Sep 29, 2023, at 04:48 am

Actor Madhur Mittal, who is known for playing a key role in Oscar winning Slumdog Millionaire, plays cricket great Muttiah Muralitharan in Indian film 800, a sports biography based on the Sri Lankan spin bowling legend. In a quick chat with IBNS correspondent Souvik Ghosh in Kolkata, Madhur opens up

Michael Gambon, who played Dumbledore in Harry Potter movies, dies at 82

Sep 29, 2023, at 01:08 am

London: Renowned actor Michael Gambon, widely recognized for his iconic portrayal of Hogwarts headmaster Albus Dumbledore in six out of the eight 'Harry Potter' films, passed away at the age of 82, according to his publicist's announcement on Thursday, September 28.

'Animal' teaser: Ranbir Kapoor in his fiercest avatar, Alia Bhatt reacts

Sep 28, 2023, at 06:50 pm

Mumbai/IBNS: The makers dropped the teaser of Sandeep Reddy Vanga directorial 'Animal' starring Ranbir Kapoor on Thursday on the occasion of the actor's 41st birthday.

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).

Tollywood superstar Jeet and his wife Mohna expecting their second child

Sep 28, 2023, at 01:28 am

Kolkata/IBNS: Bengali film superstar Jeet and his wife Mohna Madnani are expecting their second child, the actor informed his fans and followers on social media on Wednesday.

Salman Khan's 'Tiger 3' message: India will tell my son whether I am a traitor or a patriot

Sep 27, 2023, at 06:27 pm

"India will tell my son whether his father is a traitor or a patriot," says Salman Khan in a powerful message in the promotional clip from his upcoming mega release 'Tiger 3', the third installment of the Tiger franchise.

Taapsee Pannu reveals the release date of 'Dhak Dhak'. Know it

Sep 27, 2023, at 04:35 pm

Mumbai/IBNS: 'Dhak Dhak'- directed by Tarun Dudeja- is the latest film which will be produced by actress Taapsee Pannu's production house.

'Dawshom Awbotaar': 'People wait for this combo,' says Prosenjit Chatterjee on his chemistry with Srijit Mukherji

Sep 27, 2023, at 04:06 am

Kolkata/IBNS: Filmmaker Srijit Mukherji reunited with Tollywood veteran Prosenjit Chatterjee for his cop universe 'Dawshom Awbotaar', a double prequel of his films 'Baishe Srabon' and 'Vinci Da'.

Dev Anand was the only actor I used to call by first name, says Waheeda Rehman as filmdom celebrates the legend’s 100th birth anniversary

Sep 27, 2023, at 03:36 am

Mumbai/IBNS: Film personalities Waheeda Rehman to Jackie Shroff to Divya Dutta and others flagged off a two-day film festival to celebrate late Bollywood icon Dev Anand's 100th birth anniversary recently.

Iconic actor Waheeda Rehman to be conferred with Dadasaheb Phalke Lifetime Achievement Award

Sep 27, 2023, at 02:13 am

New Delhi: Veteran actress Waheeda Rehman will be honoured with India's highest award in the field of cinema, Dadasaheb Phalke Lifetime Achievement Award for 2023, the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting announced on Tuesday.

Dev Anand's 100th birth anniversary: Zeenat Aman calls her late co-star 'a dynamo beyond compare'

Sep 26, 2023, at 07:55 pm

Mumbai/IBNS: "A dynamo beyond compare," this is how veteran actress Zeenat Aman described Bollywood's late 'evergreen' icon Dev Anand, whose 100th birth anniversary is on Tuesday.

It's SRK v Prabhas this Christmas, 'Dunki' in clash with 'Salaar' on Dec 22

Sep 26, 2023, at 05:19 pm

Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan has recently said his upcoming project Rajkumar Hirani's 'Dunki' will release in Christmas, amid the massive success of his last film 'Jawan', which is still in theatres.

David McCallum, known for his performance in NCIS, dies

Sep 26, 2023, at 02:16 pm

Actor David McCallum, who is best known for his performance in CBS procedural 'NCIS', has died.

Actress Swara Bhaskar and her husband Fahad Ahmed welcome a baby girl, name her Raabiya

Sep 26, 2023, at 06:00 am

New Delhi/IBNS: Actress Swara Bhasker and her politician husband Fahad Ahmad welcomed a baby girl a few days ago and named her Raabiya.

Priyanka Chopra, who missed Parineeti's wedding, welcomes brother-in-law Raghav Chadha to family

Sep 26, 2023, at 05:41 am

Global star Priyanka Chopra, who missed cousin Parineeti Chopra's grand wedding in Udaipur, welcomed brother-in-law Raghav Chadha to the family.

'Raktabeej': 'Gouri Elo' song from Nandita Roy-Shiboprosad Mukherjee's film launched

Sep 26, 2023, at 04:00 am

Kolkata/IBNS: 'Gouri Elo', the song from director-duo Nandita Roy and Shiboprosad Mukherjee's upcoming Bengali film 'Raktabeej' starring Victor Banerjee, Abir Chatterjee and Mimi Chakraborty in the lead, was recently launched here.

Filming 'Special Forces: World’s Toughest Test' was craziest: Tara Reid

Sep 26, 2023, at 12:50 am

Actress Tara Reid has said filming the second season of the 'Special Forces: World’s Toughest Test' was 'one of the craziest experiences' in her life.

Sophia Loren undergoes emergency surgery after fall

Sep 26, 2023, at 12:43 am

Oscar-winning actress Sophia Loren has undergone emergency surgery after falling in the bathroom of her Swiss residence.

Parineeti Chopra, Raghav Chadha drop wedding pictures on social media. See them

Sep 25, 2023, at 06:59 pm

Mumbai/IBNS: Bollywood actress Parineeti Chopra and parliamentarian Raghav Chadha have dropped their wedding pictures on social media, a day after tying the nuptial knot.

Shah Rukh Khan, Salman Khan pose together at Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde's Ganpati festival

Sep 25, 2023, at 05:15 pm

Mumbai/IBNS: Bollywood superstars Shah Rukh Khan and Salman Khan once again came in a single frame paying their visits to Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde's Ganpati festival.

Josh Brolin shares heartwarming Instagram post for wife Kathryn on their seventh marriage anniversary

Sep 25, 2023, at 02:51 am

Hollywood actor Josh Brolin has shared several memorable images on his Instagram pages to celebrate his marriage anniversary with wife Kathryn.

'Dawshom Awbotaar' trailer: 'Cops' Prosenjit Chatterjee, Anirban Bhattacharya in hunt for 'serial killer'

Sep 24, 2023, at 07:33 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: Filmmaker Srijit Mukherji has brought his two distinct cop films 'Baishe Srabon' and 'Vinci Da' to construct 'cop universe', 'Dawshom Awbotaar', which features Prosenjit Chatterjee, Anirban Bhattacharya, Jisshu U Sengupta and Jaya Ahsan in the lead.

TIFF2023: I hope persistent search for truth will impact audiences, says South African filmmaker Ian Gabriel on 'Death of a Whistleblower'

Sep 24, 2023, at 04:06 am

Against the backdrop of British colonialism, tribal conflict, apartheid, and ongoing difficulties, Ian Gabriel's Death of a Whistleblower thoughtfully blends past and present to reflect South Africa's intricate legacy, while highlighting the unwavering resilience of its women. In the film investigative journalist Luyanda Masinda's life is thrown into shock when her one night lover, well known editor Stanley Galloway, is killed in front of her in a busy Johannesburg street as the political thriller highlights the devastating risks faced by South African whistleblowers. IBNS Canada bureau chief Suman Das catches up with Ian Gabriel along with the cast at the 48th edition of Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF)

Alia Bhatt aces Gucci event at Milan Fashion Week with top-notch style

Sep 24, 2023, at 12:06 am

Bollywood star Alia Bhatt offered a style statement at the Gucci event where she turned up during the Milan Fashion Week 2023.