Cinema
Phullu – a film to stop period shaming in In...
June 19, 2017
‘Phullu’ is a Bollywood film that strives to educate the Indian public about menstruation and the proper hygienic treatment of periods, a subject that is considered a taboo by many Indians. However, handed an Adult (A) rating by the Central Board of Film Certification, the fi...
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Five promising female filmmakers of India
June 17, 2017
There are a number of 'wonder women' in Indian cinema who are donning the hat of the director with poise. Here is a list of five female filmmakers who are making waves in India and abroad attracting audience attention and critical acclaims.
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Le Lido de Paris
June 15, 2017
Known for its fascinating dancers, singers and musicians, the historic Lido Parisian cabaret created in 1946, has covered a beautiful journey since then. From cultural to modern concepts, the audience has always appreciated the variations over the years. However, the show is not ...
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GST to cripple regional film industry in India
June 7, 2017
The Goods and Services Tax (GST) slated to come in effect from July 1 puts cinema in the sinful category of fixed 28 pc similar to racing, betting, and casinos. The future of the regional film industries and small or medium services connected to cinema as a whole is allegedly at ...
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A Death in the Gunj – movie review
June 3, 2017
The nuances that once captivated the heart and mind of cinema lovers around the world was perhaps the identification of vulnerability in human emotions. Konkona Sen Sharma’s A Death in the Gunj rediscovers it for those who still care for the art of cinema.
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London Indian Film Festival to promote Indo-UK tie...
June 3, 2017
Taking part in the ongoing UK-India Year of Culture, the annual London Indian Film Festival is set to showcase Indian cinema in London.
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Behen Hogi Teri’s Poster War
May 31, 2017
Debutant director Ajay K Pannalal and producer Tony D’Souza were arrested for hurting religious sentiments amidst the buzz surrounding the release of their film Behen Hogi Teri. The bone of contention was regarding a digital poster that was shared on social media by the fi...
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Top Indian stories from Cannes Film Festival 2017
May 22, 2017
As the 70th year of Cannes Film Festival celebrates cinema and charm once again, Indian films and personas made their presence noteworthy at the French Riviera. Red carpet strides, screenings, poster launch, fashion, gossips and more – let’s look at the most significant ones ...
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Bollywood blockbuster ‘Devdas’ to be screened ...
May 18, 2017
As part of L'Oréal Paris Open Air Cinema On May 20, Bollywood director Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s 2002 film ‘Devdas’ starring Shah Rukh Khan and Aishwarya Rai Bachchan in the lead will be presented at the 70th Cannes Film Festival yet again after 15 years of its release.
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India swap objectives at Cannes Film Festival
May 15, 2017
The 70th edition of Cannes Film Festival is set for a curtain raiser in less than 48 hours; the stories that would keep an Indian film aficionado hooked are few but relevant.
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