film
When able-bodied actors portray disabled characters
August 25, 2021
In 2021, Indian cinema continues to struggle with many aspects of representation. Be it the LGBTQ+ community, women, or minorities, audiences have had a mixed bag. But one section of the society, whose portrayal time and again the film industry has gotten wrong, is the differentl...
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Rishi Kapoor, a shining star across generations
April 30, 2020
In less than 24 hours Irrfan Khan’s co-actor joined him in the final resting place while the entire fandom across generations beyond borders is left speechless and in utter shock. Rishi Kapoor, the evergreen chocolate boy, and the son from the famous Kapoor dynasty of Bollywood...
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Nandita Das
May 22, 2018
« Manto était pertinent alors, et malheureusement, il le restera encore longtemps, » selon la réalisatrice du film Manto, seul film indien sélectionné à Cannes dans la section « Un certain regard ». Connue pour ses interprétations dans des longs métrages tels que les f...
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Tamil Nadu movie halls open post GST strife
July 12, 2017
"Lack of clarity," said the Tamil Nadu theatre owners as they kept movie halls shut post GST blaming double taxation crippling the regional cinema industry.
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Growing intolerance towards cinema’s reflection of the society
February 2, 2017
Indian cinema is going through a rather turbulent phase of radical ideological discord and what gets hurt in this interplay of social and political forces is the art of cinema - freedom of expression, rest in peace!
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Befikre: A fun film with a weak plot
December 13, 2016
The much-awaited Bollywood flick, Befikre managed to grab the attention with its trailers, showcasing the French backdrop throughout, lively tracks and a peppy spirit. However, the film opened to mixed reactions. While for some it is a fun watch, others found the story line weak.
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Ranveer Singh and Vaani Kapoor go Befikre with Lido de Paris and Bateaux Parisiens
December 7, 2016
As people in India and France eagerly await the release of upcoming Bollywood flick ‘Befikre’, entirely shot in France, on December 9, actors Ranveer Singh and Vaani Kapoor along with the Lido dancers shared their shooting experiences in Lido de Paris, Bateaux Parisiens, Cham...
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National anthem made mandatory before film screenings in India
December 2, 2016
In a bid to inject a nationalistic fervour among the citizens of India, the Supreme Court has instructed all cinema hall operators in the country to play the Indian national anthem before screening films.
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Aniruddha Roy Chowdhury’s ‘Pink’ to be screened at the UN
November 28, 2016
As Bollywood is gradually delving in a diverse set of subjects, it is also gaining an international identity. After Rajkumar Hirani’s ‘Lage Raho Munna Bhai’, it is time for filmmaker Aniruddha Roy Chowdhury’s ‘Pink’ to be screened at the United Nations
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La cité de joie accueille le Kolkata International Film Festival
November 18, 2016
« La ville de joie », Kolkata, capitale de l’Etat du Bengale Occidental (Est), est en pleine effervescence à l’occasion du Kolkata International Film Festival, qui a lieu du 11 novembre au 18 novembre. Des films sont projetés partout dans la ville, et notamment à Nandan,...
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City of joy enjoys Kolkata International Film Festival
November 16, 2016
The city of joy, Kolkata, which is the capital of eastern Indian state West Bengal has been buzzing with activity since the Kolkata International Film Festival commenced on November 11.
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MAMI Mumbai Film Festival 2016 commences
October 21, 2016
The MAMI Mumbai Film Festival was inaugurated yesterday and has much to offer in the coming days, in terms of contemporary and classic cinema, both Indian and international.
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