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15th edition of Kashish Queer Film Festival to celebrate Pride in all its colours, opens for submissions

Dec 14, 2023, at 03:16 am

The erstwhile Kashish Mumbai International Queer Film Festival, South Asia’s biggest LGBTQ+ film festival, has officially changed its name to ‘Kashish Pride Film Festival’ and will celebrate its 15th edition from June 5-9th 2024 at Liberty Cinema in Mumbai.

Manoj Bajpayee at 29th KIFF: Can't dictate filmmakers, up to audience to choose between Animal and Joram

Dec 13, 2023, at 07:03 pm

"The audience can't ask a filmmaker to make a film of their choice," says Manoj Bajpayee amid the debate over "violence" and "misogyny" shown in Animal but highlights his recently released Joram as an alternative choice for the audience. As the actor was at the 29th Kolkata International Film Festival (KIFF), IBNS correspondent Souvik Ghosh gets an insight on his works...

Israel's 'Children of Nobody' wins best film award at 29th KIFF

Dec 13, 2023, at 06:19 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: Israeli film 'Children of Nobody' has bagged the best film award at the 29th Kolkata International Film Festival (KIFF), which ended on Tuesday.

Shah Rukh Khan visits Vaishno Devi ahead of Dunki release

Dec 12, 2023, at 11:12 pm

Ahead of 'Dunki' scheduled for December 21, Bollywood actor Shah Rukh Khan on Tuesday offered prayers at Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine situated in Trikuta Hills of Katra town in Reasi district of Jammu and Kashmir.

I saw a person in Sunny Leone in an interview which amazed me enough to cast her for Kennedy: Anurag Kashyap at KIFF

Dec 12, 2023, at 06:33 pm

After multiple international film festivals including the prestigious Cannes, filmmaker Anurag Kashyap's neo-noir film Kennedy was screened at the 29th Kolkata International Film Festival (KIFF) at packed cinema hall in West Bengal film centre Nandan on Sunday. Anurag opens up on the film and his style of work in an interaction with IBNS-TWF correspondent Souvik Ghosh in Kolkata. Read...

Tennessee tornadoes: Singing icon Taylor Swift donates $1 million to victims

Dec 12, 2023, at 02:37 pm

Singing sensation Taylor Swift tried to help people in Tennessee who were ravaged by tornadoes by donating $1 million to the Tennessee Emergency Response Fund at the Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee.

Salma Hayek's latest Instagram image will surely make you crave for summer

Dec 11, 2023, at 11:22 pm

Actress Salma Hayek left her fans stunned on Monday by sharing a jaw-dropping image of herself on Instagram.

Tralala Moving Pictures: Samantha Ruth Prabhu floats new production house

Dec 11, 2023, at 10:03 pm

Southern actress Samantha Ruth Prabhu has stepped into a new phase in her life after she floated her own production house on Sunday.

Saurabh Shukla at 29th KIFF: An actor's job is to reflect on moments of life

Dec 11, 2023, at 06:01 pm

National Award winning Indian actor-screenwriter-director Saurabh Shukla, who is remembered for his roles in Satya, Nayak: The Real Hero, Barfi!, PK, Jolly LLB, Raid, was at the 29th Kolkata International Film Festival (KIFF) to deliver a lecture on acting. Ahead of his 'Masterclass', IBNS correspondent Souvik Ghosh catches up with Shukla...

IFFK: Feast of 69 movies, including 'Totem'

Dec 11, 2023, at 04:57 pm

Thiruvananthapuram/UNI: As many as 69 movies will screen across 14 theatres on day four of the International Film Festival of Kerala (IFFK) here on Monday.

O Maahi O Maahi: Shah Rukh Khan releases new promo video of song from upcoming release Dunki

Dec 11, 2023, at 03:01 pm

Bollywood actor Shah Rukh Khan helped his fans drive away their Monday blues by sharing a new promo video of his upcoming movie Dunki.

They were little taken aback, says Triptii Dimri on her parent's reactions after watching intimate scenes with Ranbir Kapoor in Animal

Dec 11, 2023, at 06:27 am

Animal actor Triptii Dimri has said her parents were taken aback after seeing her intimate scenes with co-actor Ranbir Kapoor in the movie which is setting new record at the Box Office.

Paatal Lok, Ray helped me get recognition in Mumbai: Anindita Bose

Dec 10, 2023, at 06:16 pm

Indian actress Anindita Bose, who started her career in Bengali TV and films, got her recognition in Mumbai after working in some popular OTT shows like Pataal Lok, Ray et al. She featured alongside Konkona Sen Sharma in Aparna Sen's film The Rapist. IBNS correspondent Souvik Ghosh catches up with Anindita on her journey so far, Bollywood engagements and more...

LGBTQ+ love story 'Gondola' at 29th KIFF: German filmmaker Veit Helmer says 'completing a film without dialogue is a rewarding emotion'

Dec 10, 2023, at 03:32 am

German filmmaker Veit Helmer's Gondola, which is a love story of two female cable car operators and devoid of any dialogue, was screened at the 29th Kolkata International Film Festival (KIFF). Shooting an LGBTQ+ themed film in Georgia was a challenge. IBNS correspondent Souvik Ghosh interacted with Viet, who was present in Kolkata along with his family, on the film and his style of direction.

Shah Rukh Khan cheers for Hrithik Roshan-Deepika Padukone's Fighter teaser 

Dec 10, 2023, at 12:06 am

Shah Rukh Khan gave a huge shoutout to the teaser of actors Hrithik Roshan and Deepika Padukone starrer Fighter which was released on Friday.

Ryan O'Neal, known for his performance in 'Love Story', dies at 82

Dec 09, 2023, at 10:04 pm

Hollywood actor Ryan O'Neal, who is best known for his performances in 'Love Story' and 'Paper Moon', has died, his son confirmed on Saturday.

Singing sensation Selena Gomez confirms dating Benny Blanco

Dec 09, 2023, at 08:28 pm

Singer Selena Gomez has confirmed she is currently dating record producer Benny Blanco.

PM Modi condoles death of Kannada film actress Leelavathy

Dec 09, 2023, at 07:36 pm

Bengaluru/UNI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid his condolences to Kannada film actress Leelavathy who passed away yesterday due to old age in a city hospital.

Hema Malini pens heartfelt note for husband Dharmendra on his 88th birthday

Dec 09, 2023, at 05:34 am

Bollywood dream girl Hema Malini penned a beautiful note for her husband-actor Dharmendra on his 88th birthday and shared some glimpses from the celebrations.

Triptii Dimri's Instagram account followed by over 2 million followers now after her Animal performance

Dec 08, 2023, at 11:58 pm

Actress Triptii Dimri has been making headlines in recent days since she made her impactful appearance in Ranbir Kapoor's latest release Animal.

Actor Junior Mehmood dies of cancer

Dec 08, 2023, at 05:16 pm

Mumbai/UNI: Actor Junior Mehmood,who is known for his performance in movies like Caravan, Haathi Mere Saathi and Mera Naam Joker, passed away on Friday at his residence in Mumbai after suffering from cancer.

Hrithik Roshan, Deepika Padukone starrer Fighter's teaser releases

Dec 08, 2023, at 05:04 pm

Mumbai/IBNS: The trailer of Hrithik Roshan and Deepika Padukone starrer upcoming Hindi film 'Fighter' was released by the makers on Friday.

Ayushmann Khurrana to work in 'Border 2'

Dec 07, 2023, at 08:27 pm

New Delhi/UNI: Bollywood actor Ayushmann Khurrana can be seen working in 'Border 2', the sequel to the superhit film 'Border'.

'Fighter': Teaser of Hrithik Roshan, Deepika Padukone starrer film to be out tomorrow

Dec 07, 2023, at 06:50 pm

Mumbai/IBNS: The teaser of Bollywood top actors Hrithik Roshan and Deepika Padukone starrer 'Fighter' will be released on Friday, confirmed the film's director Siddharth Anand.

Prosenjit Chatterjee, Rituparna Sengupta reunite for their 50th film, Kaushik Ganguly's 'Ajogya'

Dec 07, 2023, at 03:37 am

Kolkata/IBNS: Tollywood superstars Prosenjit Chatterjee and Rituparna Sengupta, one of the most popular onscreen duo in the Bengali films, reunited for their 50th film, titled 'Ajogya'.

29th KIFF: Australian filmmakers Bruce Beresford and Rolf de Heer talk of co-production agreement

Dec 07, 2023, at 02:41 am

Kolkata/IBNS: Australian filmmakers Bruce Beresford and Rolf de Heer talked about their country's collaboration with India on the second day of the 29th Kolkata International Film Festival (KIFF) here on Wednesday.

Jeetendra, Johnny Lever visit ailing Junior Mehmood

Dec 06, 2023, at 10:39 pm

Yesteryear Bollywood actor Jeetendra and comedian Johnny Lever recently visited actor Junior Mehmood who is fighting stage 4 cancer.

Korean girl group band Blackpink renews contract with YG Entertainment

Dec 06, 2023, at 03:16 pm

All four members of the popular K-pop group Blackpink have their contract with YG Entertainment label.

SRK attends screening of Suhana's debut film The Archies with wife Gauri, sons Aryan and AbRam

Dec 06, 2023, at 05:41 am

Mumbai/IBNS: Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan along with his wife Gauri Khan, children Aryan and AbRam and mom-in-law Savita Chhibber attended the screening of Suhana Khan's debut film The Archies on Tuesday evening.

Salman Khan, Anil Kapoor grace 29th KIFF inauguration

Dec 06, 2023, at 04:10 am

Kolkata/IBNS: Bollywood superstar Salman Khan, senior actor Anil Kapoor were among the top personalities from tinseltown to inaugurate the 29th edition of Kolkata International Film Festival (KIFF) in presence of West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee at the Netaji Indoor Stadium here on Tuesday.