Meeting at Cannes to increase international footprint of Indian Cinema
Officials from Ministry of Information and Broadcasting explored opportunities to increase the global footprint of Indian cinema at a meeting attended by international filmmakers and policy experts at...
View ArticleMy wife most excited about my comeback on TV: Barun
Actor Barun Sobti says his wife Pashmeen Manchanda is most excited about his comeback on television. He was last seen in the first season of “Iss Pyaar Ko Kya Naam Doon” opposite Sanaya Irani five...
View ArticleParineeta to play politician in ‘Ek Tha Raja…’
Actress Parineeta Borthakur of “Swaragini – Jodein Rishton Ke Sur” fame has joined the cast of “Ek Tha Raja Ek Thi Rani” as a politician. “The character has a grey shade. She is the Home Minister who...
View ArticleMcCartney is great actor: Johnny Depp
Actor Johnny Depp says “great actor” and legendary musician Paul McCartney doesn’t “lack in the talent department”. Depp was happy to shoot with McCartney for the forthcoming fifth instalment of...
View ArticleEllen DeGeneres inspires Richa Chadha
Actress Richa Chadha took inspiration from “real life boss ladies” Ellen DeGeneres, Tina Fey, Amy Poehler and Amy Schumer for a character. In the upcoming Amazon Prime Video project, based on cricket...
View ArticleIndia’s ‘All I Want’ wins at short film fest in Cannes
“All I Want”, an Indian film directed by Venika Mitra, has won two awards at Beyond Borders Diversity of Cannes Short Film Showcase — an event independent of the ongoing 70th Cannes Film Festival here....
View ArticleAfter ‘Dear Maya’, Manisha wants to holiday in mountains
Actress Manisha Koirala, who is making her comeback with the forthcoming film “Dear Maya”, says after completing its promotion, she would like to enjoy some time in the mountains. “I like to know...
View ArticleLindsay Lohan making TV show about Russian oligarchs
Actress Lindsay Lohan is reportedly making a TV show on the lives of the ‘super-wealthy’ individuals of Russia. The “Mean Girls” actress was overheard telling guests during a party at the Cannes Film...
View Article25 days of ‘Baahubali 2’, film continues its golden run
It’s been 25 days since the release of S.S. Rajamouli’s magnum opus “Baahubali 2: The Conclusion”, and the film is continuing its phenomenal run in cinemas across the country, feel trade pundits....
View ArticleBritain on alert as suicide bomber kills 22 in Manchester (Afternoon Lead)
Prime Minister Theresa May convened an emergency COBRA meeting at Downing Street on Tuesday to discuss counter-terror strategy as a male suicide bomber killed 22 persons, including children, during a...
View ArticleCBI begins probe into death of actor Kalabhavan Mani
After a year of frequent demands from the family of actor Kalabhavan Mani and with the intervention of the Kerala High Court, the CBI on Tuesday began a probe into the death of the actor. The...
View ArticleIt’s always easy to work with Rhea: Saqib Saleem
Saqib Saleem says he shares a good chemistry with his “Mere Dad Ki Maruti” co-actor Rhea Chakraborty. Rhea will be seen making a special appearance in Saqib’s new film “Dobaara: See Your Evil”. During...
View ArticleIrrfan all claps and whistles over ‘Hindi Medium’ response
Internationally acclaimed Indian actor Irrfan Khan says he is overwhelmed with the response that his latest release “Hindi Medium” has received from the audience. “Taalis (claps), aasoons (tears) and...
View ArticleIndia’s ‘All I Want’ wins at short film fest in Cannes (Lead)
“All I Want”, an Indian film directed by Venika Mitra, has won at Beyond Borders Diversity of Cannes Short Film Showcase — an event independent of the ongoing 70th Cannes Film Festival here. The...
View ArticleI’ve a great connection with Indians: Brazilian dancing star
Brazilian B-boying talent Pelézinho says he loves visiting India for its culture and history, and he feels a great connection with the people too. Pelézinho was in India to judge Red Bull BC One 2017...
View ArticleTurning hero comes with responsibility: Vignesh
Actor Vignesh, who played one of the brothers in critically acclaimed Tamil film “Kaaka Muttai”, says turning hero with upcoming Tamil drama “Kuzhali” has come with a sense of responsibility. “I’m...
View ArticleSellout success for JLF in London
The culturally curious flocked to the British Library last weekend for the London leg of the popular ZEE Jaipur Literature Festival for sessions on a range of topics including travel writing, the...
View ArticleProfit made by ‘Neerja’ was offered to Bhanot family, say co-producers
Profits from “Neerja” were repeatedly offered to the family of late flight purser Neerja Bhanot as per the existing contract but they declined to accept it, the co-producers of the National Award...
View ArticleI won’t play myself on-screen: Sushant
Actor Sushant Singh Rajput, who essayed the role of former India cricket captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni on the big screen, says he does not want to play himself in films as that is not exciting enough...
View ArticleDon’t know why studios are avoiding interesting films: Ben Stiller
Actor Ben Stiller says nowadays film studios are not headed by people who appreciate creativity, and feels making money has become a bigger focus. “I don’t know why the studios have become so adverse...
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