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'No better way to learn filmmaking than on-field training'
Filmmaking is best taught and learnt on-field, believe Aditi Soni and Keerthi Kumar, who, bound by a common love for storytelling, launched a production house-cum-film school a decade ago.
Each format brings its own merits, challenges: Vir Das
Come 2019, actor-comedian Vir Das will be seen performing on all entertainment platforms -- movies, TV, web and live. He says each avenue has its own challenges.
Top Philippines news site face tax evasion charges
The Philippines Justice Department said it had "found probable cause" to indict investigative news site Rappler and its CEO and executive editor on charges of tax evasion, the media reported on Sunday.
Arjun Kapoor wishes father Boney Kapoor on his birthday
As Boney Kapoor turns 63 today, his son and Bollywood star Arjun Kapoor made sure that he wishes him in the most adorable way.The '2 States' actor shared a happy family picture on his official Instagram account wishing his dad a very happy birthday. The photo features Nirmal Kapoor, Sanjay Kapoor, Boney Kapoor, Maheep Kapoor, Reena Marwah, Mohit Marwah, Antara Marwah, Arjun Kapoor, Janhvi Kapoor, Khushi Kapoor, Anshula Kapoor, Jahaan Kapoor and Shanaya Kapoor."U made a film Called #MrIndia the film had a very relevant line 'Zindagi ki yahi Reet hai haar ke baad hi jeet hai ' after the bad, comes the good dad Happy birthday have a lifetime full of happiness from ur family ur 3 kids and @khushi05k the legend & ur Favourite child !!!," the post read.The whole family can be seen posing for a happy picture and celebrating Kapoor's special day.Sanjay Kapoor too took to his Instagram account to wish his brother posting the same picture, alongside a caption, "Happy birthday big brother ...
Emily Blunt flaunts Mary Poppins look for magazine cover
British actor Emily Blunt has appeared on the cover of a magazine dressed as popular character Mary Poppins ahead of the release of "Mary Poppins Returns" which sees her taking on the beloved nanny's character.
'Jurassic Park' art show to mark its 25th anniversary
An art show on the "Jurassic Park" theme will mark the 25th year anniversary of the iconic Steven Spielberg film.
Nowadays everyone consider themselves as film critics: Suniel Shetty
Bollywood actor Suniel Shetty has supported the makers of "Thugs of Hindostan" who were getting severe backlash by the audience for the film's poor storyline and direction by saying that nowadays everyone consider themselves as film critics.
Group of people in film industry conspiring against me: Govinda
Bollywood actor Govinda, who along with producer Pahlaj Nihalani is facing difficulties to release their upcoming film "Rangeela Raja" after the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) refused to certify the film and ordered 20 cuts, says there is a group of people from the film fraternity conspiring against him.
Preserve and restore Bengali films on war footing: Big B
Bollywood legend Amitabh Bachchan on Saturday called for restoring old Bengali films on a war footing and urged the industry and the public to come together in building a movement on the issue.
Travis Scott did not propose Kylie Jenner
Travis Scott recently threw a romantic surprise for Kylie Jenner but contrary to what people believe, it was not a proposal.Kylie recently posted a video of her mansion covered in roses, petals, and bouquets, with Travis' song, "Hell of a Night" playing in the background.Shortly after the video was uploaded, fans started speculating a possible proposal. While the scene was undeniably and hopelessly romantic, according to a TMZ source, the American rapper only made the arrangements to celebrate the announcement Kylie's recent partnership with Ulta Beauty stores.The celebration was also for the upcoming tour of Scott, which will be joined by Kylie and their baby.
Bachchan commends those working 'Behind the scenes'
Bollywood veteran Amitabh Bachchan, who was here for the opening of the 24th Kolkata International Film Festival, acknowledged the efforts of the technicians working 'behind the scenes' and said that till date very few acknowledge the contributions imparted by them."As we celebrate a 100 years of Bengali cinema, there is a need to talk about those who have worked behind the scenes of the celebrated film productions, accomplished technicians and creative minds that are never truly given their due," the 'Sholay' star said.He said that despite all the hard work and toil, it is the director, actors, and the music directors are those who are lauded for their efforts into making a film."However, very few movie enthusiasts are aware that several famous directors began their careers under humble circumstances, working behind the scenes, almost unknown and unrecognised," he said.An emotional Bachchan said that such is the ignorance that people watching a movie in a cinema hall tend to walk ...
Bachchan lauds Bengal's initiative to preserve its films
Inaugurating the 24th Kolkata International Film Festival, Bollywood veteran Amitabh Bachchan lauded the efforts of the West Bengal government to preserve its films shot in the bygone era, marking the 100 years of Bengali Cinema.To restore the films, the West Bengal Government has tied up with Film Heritage Foundation.Being the brand ambassador of Film Heritage Foundation, he said, "For many years the Film Heritage Foundation has been relentlessly working towards saving the cinematic heritage with very little support and lack of trained archivists."He asserted that immediate steps like these should be taken, otherwise in the "next 100 years, there would no memory of these films".The foundation has now identified a list of 100 Bengali films that must be saved.Bachchan was happy to announce that 100 archivists have been trained for the job of preserving the films. "We now have a responsible and strong army to work towards the restoration of films," he said while commending the efforts ..
DMK should have taken up check dams with AP CM: Palaniswami
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister K. Palaniswami on Saturday wondered why DMK leaders didn't take up check dams being built across Palar river with Chandrababu Naidu when he visited M.K. Stalin's home on Friday.
Big B salutes those working behind the scenes to make movies happen
Amid showbiz greats including Shah Rukh Khan and Iranian director Majid Majidi, Amitabh Bachchan on Saturday inaugurated the 24th Kolkata international Film Festival, delivering a stirring speech saluting those working behind the scenes.
Big B calls for restoring old Bengali films at KIFF
Actor Amitabh Bachchan Saturday called for preserving old Bengali films after inaugurating the 24th Kolkata International Film Festival (KIFF) where 171 feature films and 150 shorts and docus from 70 countries would be screened. Shah Rukh Khan's upcoming film Zero's trailer was also screened at the inaugural programme after the Bollywood star, during his speech, lamented that his films were not selected in film festivals. As the KIFF celebrates 100 years of Bengali cinema, 'Antony Firingee', the 1967 Bengali classic, was screened as the inaugural film of the eight-day festival. Bachchan expressed happiness that the state government has entered into arrangement with the Film Heritage Foundation for training 60 resource personnel in the art of preservation and restoration at a workshop during the festival. "If we don't take urgent steps in hundred years, very few Bengali films will be left to celebrate. We must save hundred Bengali films and this should be taken up on war
'Thugs of Hindostan' witnesses huge drop on Day 2
Seems like 'Thugs of Hindostan' starring Aamir Khan and Amitabh Bachchan could not manage to impress audience as the flick saw a huge drop in business on the second day.The multi-starrer film, which become the first Bollywood film to cross the 50 crore mark on day one, failed to maintain the numbers on the second day with minting just Rs 28.25 crores.Film critic and trade analyst, Taran Adarsh, took to Twitter to share the earnings. "And the Decline begins. Thugs of Hindostan slips on Day 2, facing a fall during Diwali holidays. Mass belt / single screens are holding better, but the cracks are already showing at plexes. Day 3 [Sat] and Day 4 [Sun] are extremely crucial," he wrote.'Thugs of Hindostan' is based on Philip Meadows Taylor's 1839 novel 'Confessions of a Thug' and is about a gang who posed a serious challenge to the British Empire in India (then known as Hindustan or Hindostan) during the early 19th century. (ANI)The film - which also stars Fatima Sana Shaikh, Jackie Shroff,
Videos of Vijay's 'fans' burning TN govt freebies go viral
: Video clips of Tamil actor Vijay's fans recreating a snipped scene from his controversial movie 'Sarkar', throwing away freebies, including table fans, of the AIADMK government and setting them ablaze, went viral on the social media Saturday. Some youth,claiming to be Vijay's supporters, uploaded on social media videos of them dumping the fan, mixie and grinder in open spaces and pits and setting them ablaze. By doing so, they recreated a scene from 'Sarkar' which was voluntarily cut by the movie-makers following objection from the AIADMK. The 'fans' also spoke in support of their matinee idol's movie and lashed out at the ruling AIADMK for their objection. Vijay's Deepavali flick 'Sarkar' kicked up a row with the ruling AIADMK objecting to scenes that showed freebies being thrown into the fire. Also, the ruling party had objected to a woman character's name, which, it said, was a purported reference to late chief minister J Jayalalithaa. The issue heated up after ...
KIFF: Shah Rukh comically asks Mamata to let him showcase 'Zero' trailer
In a rather comical manner, Bollywood star Shah Rukh Khan asked West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee to let the trailer of his upcoming film 'Zero' be screened on the inaugural day of the 24th Kolkata International Film Festival (KIFF) on Saturday.The actor further said that the Chief Minister should give him permission to showcase his movie at KIFF as it would never be played at any international film festivals in the years to come.The Chief Minister was seen laughing as she was caught off-guard on the unusual request made by the 'Chak De India' star."My films will never ever be played at international festivals, maybe they don't deserve to," he said. "There will come a time when one of my films will get selected for an international festival of this reckoning," he further added.Hoping that one of his films be played at one of the international film festivals across the country, he asked the film festival authorities to let the trailer of the upcoming movie be played on the big
SRK regrets not getting a national film award, screens 'Zero' trailer at KIFF
Megastar Shah Rukh Khan has regretted he is yet to receive a national film award while none of his movies has ever made it to events such as the Kolkata International Film Festival, which, however, showcased the trailer of the actor's upcoming movie 'Zero' at the opening ceremony on Saturday.
India's narrative can't be reduced to one colour: Mahesh Bhatt (Lead, correcting intro)
Iterating that India's narrative cannot be reduced to one colour, filmmaker Mahesh Bhatt said on Saturday that the plurality of the diverse country needs to be celebrated.