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Wanted to show how men and women view love differently through 'Olu': Shaji N Karun
National-award-winning director Shaji N Karun, whose fantasy drama "Olu" (She) opened the Indian Panorama's feature film section at IFFI, says through the movie, he has tried to present two contrasting ideas about love. The film is about a gypsy girl who mysteriously survives under the Kerala backwaters where she has been sunk by her rapists. She can only see the world above water during full moon only. One such night, she meets Vasu, an untalented painter, rowing his boat. She encourages him to create paintings that will change his life. But they have different ideas abut love. "There are many layers in the film. Cinema can give you a lot of answers. It is not just about storytelling. It's more about the experience. "The painter could not understand the idea of platonic love between men and women. He was more about the physical love. I wanted to speak about the purity and the innocence of love. There needs to be an understanding that platonic love can exist between the two genders," .
Rajkummar Rao wraps up 'Made In China'
Bollywood actor Rajkummar Rao has completed shooting of Mikhil Musale's "Made in China".
"Kharvas' about struggle of a mother: director Aditya Suhas Jambhale
Director Aditya Suhas Jambhale, whose short film "Kharvas" opened the non-feature category of the International Film Festival of India's Panorama section, describes the films as an intense story about motherhood. Speaking at a press conference here on Wednesday, Jambhale said the idea behind it was to start a conversation around the issues that women face and which are often disregarded by the society. "The goal behind this film was to try to understand that many a times in our society, we really try to skip thinking about such problems. If it is about a woman, we just pretend as if we don't know about it or there is no problem at all in the first place," he said. "This story is about the struggle of a mother trying to find peace in a very turmoil kind of a situation, when she has to fight on two fronts. One is the fight within herself as a mother. The second fight is with the society, the perceptions of different people regarding the same issue," he added. He said when people ask him
My idea is not to dub: Shaji N. Karun
Dubbed versions of films are taking cinema across regions within India and beyond, but celebrated Malayalam filmmaker Shaji N. Karun says dubbing is not his idea of maximising viewership.
Sabyasachi clarifies Deepika's wedding sari given by her mother (Lead, correcting intro)
Ace designer Sabyasachi Mukherjee has clarified on social media that Deepika Padukone's sari for her wedding with actor Ranveer Singh was given to him by the actress's mother Ujjala Padukone.
#MeToo campaign a fad to gain publicity: IFFI jury head
The #MeToo campaign is a fad, aimed at attracting publicity and getting mileage and will recede with time, Vinod Ganatra, who heads the seven-member non-feature film jury at the 49th International Film Festival of India (IFFI), said on Wednesday.
'Hum Chaar' to launch four new faces in Bollywood
Rajshri Productions will launch four new faces in Bollywood with its next production "Hum Chaar - Friends Bhi Family Hai".
Bergman always put up an act together, even in his personal life: Jannike Ahlund
Ingmar Bergman was a master craftsman in every sense of the term and journalist-critic Jannike Ahlund Wednesday said the legendary Swedish filmmaker was always ready to organise an act if need be, even when it came to his personal life. This year the International Film Festival of India (IFFI) is celebrating the legacy Bergman through 'Wild at Heart Master in His Craft: Retrospective section of Ingmar Bergman' as 2018 marks the 100-year anniversary of the iconic filmmaker's birth. The In-Conversation session was moderated by Sunit Tandon and featured Ahlund and Ulrika Sundberg, Consul General, General Consulate of Sweden in Mumbai. At the event, Sundberg recalled Bergman's trip to India and the mutual respect he and Satyajit Ray had for each other. "There is also an Indian connection that comes to mind. First, that he came to India in 1947 for his film 'A Ship Bound for India" and second is his relationship with Indian auteur Satyajit Ray. "The professional respect and friendship ...
Can't change world through films, but start conversations: Guneet Monga
Celebrated film producer Guneet Monga, who produced the digital film "Tigers", says the power of storytelling is to change the thought of people and start a conversation to change society.
Sabyasachi clarifies Deepika's wedding sari given by her mother
Ace designer Sabyasachi has clarified on social media that Deepika Padukone's sari for her wedding with actor Ranveer Singh, was given to him by the actress's mother Ujjala Padukone.
Rape case filed against actor Alok Nath on writer-director Vinta Nanda's complaint
Mumbai Police has registered a rape case against actor Alok Nath following writer-director Vinta Nanda's complaint that he allegedly sexually assaulted her 19 years ago during the shooting of a TV show, officials said Wednesday. A first information report (FIR) was registered at the Oshiwara police station in suburban Andheri on Tuesday night, they said. Nath has been booked under Indian Penal Code's Section 376 (rape), Deputy Commissioner of Police, Zone IX, Paramjit Singh Dahiya, said. Nanda submitted a complaint against the actor at the police station on October 17, nine days after she went public with her allegation that the character actor had raped her during the making of her TV show "Tara". "The moment I penned the truth on Facebook on 8th October 2018, it felt like I had released myself from the prison of fear. Today, I am glad the FIR has been finally lodged. I trust the Mumbai Police," she said in a statement. "I know that when things have finally come this far, justice ...
Akshay Kumar appears before Punjab SIT, denies meeting Sacha Sauda chief
Bollywood actor Akshay Kumar appeared Wednesday before a special investigation team, dismissing allegations that he arranged a meeting between former Punjab deputy chief minister Sukhbir Singh Badal and controversial godman Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh. The five-member SIT formed by the Punjab government is probing police firing at Faridkot's Behbal Kalan and Kotkapura on people protesting over the desecration of the Guru Granth Sahib. Two people had died in the police firing in 2015. The self-styled godman's supporters were alleged to be involved in cases of desecration, after pages of the religious text were found torn and scattered. Akshay Kumar's counsel later told reporters that the actor denied having ever met the Dera Sacha Sauda chief, who is currently serving a 20-year jail term in two rape cases. The SIT questioned the actor as his name figured in the Justice Ranjit Singh Commission report on the sacrilege incidents, which was tabled in the Punjab Assembly in August. It was ...
Actor Vishal poses with bottle, courts controversy
Tamil actor and general secretary of the actors body 'Nadigar Sangam', Vishal has courted controversy by posing with what appeared to be a beer bottle in the first look poster of his next movie 'Ayogya', drawing flak from the PMK. Vishal shared the poster in his twitter handle saying 'Here We Go....the First Look from my next movie, Ayogya..." The film, written and directed by Venkat Mohan features the popular actor as a police officer and Rashi Khanna pairs with him in the flick. Vishal, besides being the general secretary of Nadigar Sangam (South Indian Artistes' Association), is also the president of the Tamil Film Producers Council. Seated on the bonnet of a 'police' jeep, Vishal, with dark glasses on, is seen holding the bottle stylishly. Pattali Makkal Katchi founder leader S Ramadoss slammed Vishal saying he expected social responsibility from him. "The first look poster in which actor Vishal appears with a beer bottle should be immediately withdrawn," the top PMK
Rajyavardhan Rathore inaugurates 'Mahatma on celluloid' exhibition at IFFI
Minister of State for Information and Broadcasting Rajyavardhan Rathore today inaugurated a multi-media digital exhibition on Mahatma Gandhi at the International Film festival of India (IFFI) in Panaji, Goa.The 'Mahatma on celluloid' exhibition showcased a state-of-the-art digital experience to viewers who can get inspiration from the life and learning of the father of the nation.The National Film Archives (NFAI) of India in collaboration with the Bureau of Outreach and Communication will hold a multi-media digital exhibition as a tribute to the Mahatma, who inspired countries around the world with his philosophy of truth and non-violence (Satyagraha and Ahimsa)."It is a very interactive exhibition. This exhibition has been taken around the entire country earlier but now we have brought it here in Goa," said Rathore.The exhibition will run throughout the festival at the Kala Academy and is open for public.The IFFI 2018 opening ceremony saw an informal tete-a-tete between Rathore, ...
Madhuri to perform at Men's Hockey World Cup opening night
Actress Madhuri Dixit Nene will be performing at the opening ceremony of the Odisha Hockey Men's World Cup Bhubaneswar 2018 on November 27.
11th Global Film Festival Inaugurated With Pomp And Show
/ -- Great Grand opening of the 11th Global Film Festival Noida 2018 was witnessed by hundreds of film makers, film lovers and film students from all over India and abroad at AAFT Marwah Studios, Film City Noida. (Logo: https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/655519/AAFT_Logo.jpg ) "We have grown immensely and it is evident that Global Film Festival Noida is one of the most vibrant and interesting festivals of the World. The presence of thousands of people from all over the globe is an indication of its popularity," said Dr. Sandeep Marwah President of GFFN in the opening remarks. "We would like to be part of every event by Marwah Studios and ICMEI. Indo Ghana relations will touch new heights with our presence through ICMEI to promote art and culture. It is always a learning experience once you are in these kinds of International festivals," said H.E. Michael Oquaye High Commissioner of Ghana to India. "Indo Nigerian Relations have a lot to do with Indian Cinema and especially the role of ...
#MeToo a warning against misusing authority: Poonam Dhillon
Bollywood actor Poonam Dhillon on Wednesday voiced support for the #MeToo movement but cautioned against making generalisations and branding the entire film industry as "bad". Dhillon, while speaking to reporters on the sidelines of the inauguration of a multi-media exhibition on Mahatma Gandhi here, also said that to a great extent it "depends on how you conduct yourself". Asked about Preity Zinta's remarks that Bollywood is "very safe" for women, Dhillon said she would not like to comment on Preity's statement as she has not read it. However, talking about the #MeToo movement rocking the film industry she said: "We cannot generalise anything in life. We cannot say media people are like this, film people are like this, or doctors are like this." General black and white statements cannot be made because every person is responsible for his own behaviour, Dhillon said. "You cannot say the whole industry is bad. There are bad people, but there are many good people as well. To a great ...
It's extremely easy to judge someone: Sunny Leone
Actress Sunny Leone says she gets judged by people for who they assume her to be.
'Moon of Baroda' to go under the hammer in Hong Kong
A 24-carat fancy yellow diamond that captivated Indian and Hollywood royalty, "Moon of Baroda" will go under the hammer at Christies auction in Hong Kong on November 27.
Gulzar, Pankaj Udhas join hands to offer timeless melodies
Ghazal maestro Pankaj Udhas has collaborated with veteran lyricist-poet Gulzar to launch a new album, which will consist of six romantic ghazals.