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Daily Archives: Oct 17, 2017

My mom represents Sharmila Tagore’s era: Fawzia

Pakistani-Canadian filmmaker Fawzia Mirza, who wrote "Me, My Mom and Sharmila" says the play depicts her relationship with her mother who represents the Rajesh...

SRFTI students protest against ‘dictatorial attitude’ (Lead)

The students' body at the Satyajit Ray Film and Television Institute (SRFTI) on Tuesday launched a protest against imposition of "draconian rules" and "threats...

Kalki, Richa suggest firecrackers alternative through Diwali rap

Actresses Kalki Koechlin and Richa Chadha have turned rappers to suggest alternatives to firecrackers through a new track on Diwali.Sofia Ashraf, who is known...

FTII pays tribute to Tom Alter

The Film and Television Institute of India (FTII) on Tuesday paid tribute to late actor Tom Alter."FTII will be paying tribute to Late Tom...

Foreign filmmaker’s ‘Roller Coaster’ through Kolkata

Packed with synergistic sound and camera movement, mirroring the thrilling accelerations, ups and downs of a roller coaster ride, Cuban-born, Netherlands-based filmmaker Yuribert Capetillo...

Jennifer was forced to do naked line-up

Actress Jennifer Lawrence has revealed she was "degraded and humiliated" by a female Hollywood executive who forced her to lose weight and take part...

Don’t forget caring for skin, hair during Diwali

While we are busy ensuring that the festival of lights is welcomed with perfect preparations, we may tend to overlook caring for ourselves. Care...

I try to keep myself free during festivals: Big B

Megastar Amitabh Bachchan says during festivals, he always tries to keep himself free to spend time with his family.Amitabh, who hosts popular game show...

Actors shouldn’t have any image: Nawazuddin

Nawazuddin Siddiqui, who is happy that superstar Aamir Khan has played a quirky character in a never-seen-before avatar in "Secret Superstar", says actors should...

Teen dramas don’t set bad example, says Lafferty

"One Tree Hill" star James Lafferty says teen dramas don't really set a bad example for youngsters as they are made by responsible people.Mark...

British Council introduces digital dance experience in India

The British Council has unveiled an interactive, digital dance experience across India, created by Flying Object with world-renowned choreographer Wayne McGregor and Attakkalari Dance...

Aamir, Rajkumar Hirani to judge script contest

Actor Aamir Khan, director Rajkumar Hirani and screen writers Juhi Chaturvedi and Anjum Rajabali will judge a script contest.They will judge Cinestaan India's Storytellers...

Women’s changing image in cinema positive: Plabita Borthakur

Actress Plabita Borthakur, who featured in "Lipstick Under My Burkha", says the projection of a woman is quite progressive and positive in Indian cinema...

Javed Akhtar to be honoured with Hridaynath Mangeshkar Award

Veteran writer-lyricist Javed Akhtar is being honoured with the Hridaynath Mangeshkar Award on the 28th anniversary of Hridayesh Arts and the 80th birthday of...

Sony Music to distribute Oriya content

Global music company Sony Music will distribute 'Jatra' content, Sambalpuri folk songs and the devotional "shloka mantra" as part of a digital distribution deal...

Film celebs wish good fortune for fans on Dhanteras

From Sridevi to Akshay Kumar, Bollywood celebrities extended wishes for good health, wealth and happiness to their fans on Dhanteras on Tuesday.Here's what the...

SRFTI students protest against ‘dictatorial attitude’

The students body at the Satyajit Ray Film and Television Institute (SRFTI) on Tuesday launched a protest against imposition of "draconian rules" and "threats...

Working birthday for Sanjay Kapoor (TV Snippets)

Actor Sanjay Kapoor, who turned 52 on Tuesday, celebrated his birthday by working on his upcoming TV show "Dil Sambhal Jaa Zara".After "Karishma -...

‘Justice League’ to release in India on November 17

Big screen epic action adventure "Justice League", directed by Zack Snyder and starring DC Super Heroes -- Ben Affleck as Batman, Henry Cavill as...

Sia to release ‘Everyday is Christmas’ on November 17

American singer Sia will release holiday album "Everyday is Chrsitmas" on November 17. The tracks have been co-written by Sia and Greg Kurstin.The album's...

Aamir took cues from Jeetendra, Anil for ‘Secret Superstar’ role

Bollywood superstar Aamir Khan's quirky character Shakti Kumaarr from his forthcoming movie "Secret Superstar" has been inspired by Jeetendra and Anil KapoorAamir said in...

Google Doodle celebrates iconic singer Selena Quintanilla

Google on Tuesday dedicated a doodle to Latin music's most formidable star Selena Quintanilla with an animated singing cartoon of the late Mexican-American singer.October...

Additi doesn’t buy gold on Dhanteras (TV Snippets)

Actress Additi Gupta, known for shows like "Ishqbaaz" and "Pardes Mein Hai Mera Dil", says she doesn't like to step out for gold shopping...

Smita Patil’s son to celebrate her birth anniversary on set

Actor Prateik Babbar, who lost his mother and actress Smita Patil a few days after his birth in 1986, will celebrate her birth anniversary...

Cher to return to big screen with ‘Mamma Mia!’ sequel

Singer-actress Cher is confirmed as part of the "Mamma Mia: Here We Go Again!" cast.The music icon had been posting tweets teasing her involvement...

Angelina Jolie on board for ‘One and Only Ivan’

Actress Angelina Jolie is on board for a new Disney movie titled "The One and Only Ivan".Jolie, 42, has lent her voice to a...

America Ferrera was sexually assaulted at 9

"Ugly Betty" actress America Ferrera says she was sexually assaulted when she was all of 9.Her story comes in the wake of the 'Me...

Russell Crowe piles on weight for ‘Boy Erased’

Actor Russell Crowe is unrecognisable after putting on a lot of weight for his role in the new film "Boy Erased".Crowe, 53, was seen...

Fassbender, Vikander get married

Actors Michael Fassbender and Alicia Vikander have got married.Fassbender, 40, and Vikander, 29, exchanged vows over the weekend in Ibiza, reports people.com.The news comes...

‘India’s Next Top Model’ to have transgender participant

"MTV Splitsvilla 8" contestant Gaurav Arora, who came out about being a transgender in public last year and changed his name to Gauri Arora,...