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  • 'The Weeping Woman' best international film in 25th KIFF

    Nov 16, 2019

    Kolkata, Nov 15: Spanish movie 'The Weeping Woman' (La llorona) got the Golden Royal Bengal Tiger Award for the Best Film in International Competition of the 25th Kolkata International Film Festival which concluded on Friday.

  • 'Shubh Mangal Zyada Saavdhan' to release in February 2020

    Nov 15, 2019

    Mumbai, Nov 15: Ayushmann Khurrana's next feature film, "Shubh Mangal Zyada Saavdhaan", will now release on February 21. The project jointly produced by Bhushan Kumar's T-Series and Aanand L Rai's Colour Yellow Productions was earlier scheduled to release in March but the makers decided to advance the release.

  • Westland launches new children imprint 'Red Panda'

    Nov 14, 2019

    New Delhi, Nov 14: Leading Indian publishing house Westland announced the launch of their new children publishing programme under the imprint "Red Panda", on Children's Day on Thursday. Under the imprint, Westland will publish a range of books for children across genres including fiction, non-fiction, picture books, activity books and young adult fiction.

  • Tabu joins 'Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2'

    Nov 14, 2019

    Mumbai, Nov 14: Actor Tabu on Thursday joined the cast of "Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2", starring Kartik Aaryan and Kiara Advani. The film, which is a sequel to Akshay Kumar-starrer "Bhool Bhulaiyaa", is directed by Anees Bazmi. It is co-produced by Bhushan Kumar, Krishan Kumar and Murad Khetani. Kartik and Kiara took to social media to welcome Tabu to the team. "Welcome @tabutiful Mam to the world of #BhoolBhulaiyaaa2.

  • Both films will have their own identity: Shahid on '83' and 'Jersey'

    Nov 14, 2019

    Mumbai, Nov 14: Actor Shahid Kapoor says he is looking forward to watching sports drama "83" and he believes both the Ranveer Singh-starrer and his next, "Jersey", also based on cricket, will have distinct identities. Shahid is set to play a cricketer in "Jersey", the Hindi remake of the Telugu sports drama of the same name. The film will hit the theatres on August 28, 2020.

  • KBC 11: Achyuta Samanta to feature in Karamveer Special on Nov 15

    Nov 14, 2019

    Bhubaneswar, Nov 14: Founder of Kalinga Institute of Social Sciences (KISS) Prof. Achyuta Samanta on Friday will be at the hot seat of popular television game show 'Kaun Banega Crorepati (KBC)' hosted by megastar Amitabh Bachchan. Samanta will be featuring in the 'Karamveer Special' of KBC's 11th season, scheduled to be telecast on November 15.

  • IFFI to screen 'Satyakam', 'Aradhana'

    Nov 13, 2019

    Mumbai, Nov 13: Hrishikesh Mukherjee's "Satyakam" and Shakti Samanta-directed "Aradhana" will be screened at the International Film Festival of India (IFFI) under the 'Golden Lining Indian Films' section. "Satyakam", starring Dharmendra, Sanjeev Kumar and Sharmila Tagore, is considered to be among the finest films in Indian Cinema, whereas "Aradhana", featuring Rajesh Khanna and Tagore, was a huge blockbuster in the late 1960s.

  • Sharad Kelkar boards ZEE5 series 'Rangbaaz Phirse'

    Nov 13, 2019

    Mumbai, Nov 13: Actor Sharad Kelkar has joined the season two of ZEE5 web-series "Rangbaaz". Titled "Rangbaaz Phirse", the sophomore chapter is billed as a fast-paced, crime thriller that follows the story of an individual who is not a born-criminal but becomes one because of the circumstances. Sharad, who most recently featured in Amazon web-series "The Family Man", joins Jimmy Sheirgill and Gul Panag in the ZEE5 show.

  • Soha Ali Khan to make digital debut with comedy web-series

    Nov 13, 2019

    Mumbai, Nov 13: Soha Ali Khan on Tuesday said she will foray into the digital medium with a comedy web-series. "I am looking forward to starting something in January and it will be 30 or 40 days commitment. I have never stayed this long away from my daughter Inaaya, I will take her with me. It is a comedy in a web-series space. The last couple of episodes are being written. The official announcement will come soon," Soha told.

  • Young directors should stick to their movie-making conviction: Buddhadeb Dasgupta

    Nov 12, 2019

    Kolkata, Nov 12: National Award-winning filmmaker Buddhadeb Dasgupta has said that young directors should not get bogged down by market considerations and should stick to their movie-making conviction. Speaking at an event at the 25th Kolkata International Film Festival (KIFF) here on Monday, the veteran Bengali film director said, "I feel young filmmakers should not be scared of the market response and keep doing his or her works.

  • Amol Palekar returns to stage after 25 years

    Nov 11, 2019

    Mumbai, Nov 11: Veteran actor-director Amol Palekar is all set to return to the stage after 25 years with a Hindi play titled "Kusur". The crime-drama, brought to the audience by BookMyShow, has been written and co-directed by Sandhya Gokhale along with Palekar. In the play, the actor will be seen portraying the role of a retired ACP.

  • Ajay Devgn's 'Maidaan' to hit theatres on November 27, 2020

    Nov 11, 2019

    Mumbai, Nov 11: "Maidaan", a sports drama starring Ajay Devgn, is slated to be released on November 27, 2020. Based on the golden years of Indian football, the film is being directed by Amit Ravindernath Sharma of "Badhaai Ho!" fame. According to a press release, the film also stars National Award winner Keerthy Suresh opposite Devgn. The shooting of the VFX-heavy film is underway and the makers plan to wrap shoot by March.

  • Film festival to celebrate evolution of world cinema over last 100 years

    Nov 08, 2019

    New Delhi, Nov 8: Capturing the evolution of cinema in the last 100 years, an upcoming film festival will showcase a collection of landmark movies from across the globe with an aim to initiate a larger Indian audience in world cinema. The 4th edition of the World Movie Festival by Navrasa Duende that opens on November 16 at the Siri Fort here will screen six films over a weekend every quarter for a year.

  • 50 years of Bachchan: Actor for all seasons and many generations

    Nov 08, 2019

    Mumbai, Nov 8: Fifty years ago, on November 7, 1969, a gangly, too tall actor appeared on the big screen in the under-appreciated "Saat Hindustani". It was cinema history in the making but nobody really knew it until many years later. Half a century later, Khwaja Ahmed Abbas' film is watched and critiqued again and again as the debut of Amitabh Bachchan, arguably Indian cinema's biggest star and perhaps its most talented actor.

  • Want to work with 'Bala' director: Varun Dhawan

    Nov 07, 2019

    Mumbai, Nov 7: Actor Varun Dhawan has expressed his wish to collaborate with Amar Kaushik, the director of "Bala", in the future. Starring Ayushmann Khurrana, the movie chronicles the story of a young man with a receding hairline and is helmed by Amar, who made his directorial debut with horror comedy "Stree". The film, slated to be released on Friday, is backed by Dinesh Vijan, who also produced "Stree".

  • I never carry the burden of my legacy: Anupam Kher

    Nov 07, 2019

    Mumbai, Nov 7: With an experience of over 30 years behind him, Anupam Kher says the only way to still come across fresh as an actor is to constantly shed baggage and not take oneself seriously. Kher, who has featured in more than 500 films in his career, says he still approaches a script with a sense of "wonderment". "Your growth stops the moment you start taking yourself seriously. That 'I have done this much work'.

  • Ajay Devgn to produce biopic on The Ramsay Brothers

    Nov 07, 2019

    Mumbai, Nov 7: The Ramsay Brothers who revolutionized the horror genre for the Indian cinema with their low-budget movies in the 1970s and 80s, is getting a biopic on their life with Bollywood star Ajay Devgn attached as a producer. Devgn and Priti Sinha have acquired the rights of the journey of the seven brothers and would be producing the project together. Titled "The Ramsay Biopic", it is written by Ritesh Shah.

  • Israeli series 'Fauda' set for Indian adaptation

    Nov 07, 2019

    Mumbai, Nov 7: Popular Israeli series "Fauda", which had become an international hit following its release in 2015, is all set to get an Indian remake, content studio Applause Entertainment announced on Thursday. The studio, promoted by the Aditya Birla Group, has previously adapted acclaimed international shows such as "Criminal Justice", "Hostages", "The Office" and "Mind the Malhotras" (La Famiglia).

  • A biography on legendary actor Sanjeev Kumar

    Nov 06, 2019

    Mumbai, Nov 6:Bollywood acting legend Sanjeev Kumar's official biography is in the works with Reeta Gupta attached to write with the actor's nephew Uday Jariwala. Kumar, whose real name was Haribhai Jariwala, is considered one of the finest actors in Hindi cinema with films such as "Dastak", "Koshish", "Aandhi", "Sholay", "Mausam" and "Angoor" among many other.

  • Thanks to Kriti and some blessed hands, I got out of the pit, says Pulkit Samrat

    Nov 06, 2019

    Mumbai, Nov 6: Pulkit Samrat says there was a time when he was going through a low phase in his life and, thanks to his family and actor Kriti Kharbanda, he emerged a winner. The actor, best known for "Fukrey" films, made his film debut in 2012 and said he saw many ups and downs over the years which hurt people close to him more. "When I entered the industry, I was what I am right now.

  • Arjun Kapoor, Rakul Preet to star in a family dramedy

    Nov 06, 2019

    Mumbai, Nov 6: Arjun Kapoor and Rakul Preet are set to team up for the first time for a yet-to-be-titled family dramedy, the makers announced on Wednesday. The film will be produced by T-Series, Emmay Entertainment and JA Entertainment. It will be helmed by debutante director Kaashvie Nair. She previously assisted Nikkhil Advani on the 2013 action thriller D-Day and co-directed TV series "POW: Bandi Yuddh Ke".

  • Shaheen Bhatt's hit "I've Never Been (Un)Happier" to be out in paperback soon

    Nov 05, 2019

    New Delhi, Nov 5: Screenwriter-Author Shaheen Bhatt's "I've Never Been (Un)Happier" will be released in paperback later this month, announced publishing house Penguin on Tuesday. The book, a philosophical tell-all, claims to be an "emotionally arresting memoir" taking the readers through the author's personal pendulum of understanding and living with depression.

  • Cinema only spreads love and connects people: Majumder

    Nov 05, 2019

    Guwahati, Nov 5: The ruling class, irrespective of political affiliations, is always scared of cinema despite the fact that it "only spreads love and connects people", renowned film critic and curator Premendra Majumder wondered. He rued that nowadays most of the film festivals have just become a "business platform" to sell movies. "I don't know why all fear cinema. It is a boundary-less art and spreads only love and emotions.

  • Ashutosh Gowariker terrific filmmaker: Arjun on 'Panipat'

    Nov 04, 2019

    Mumbai, Nov 4: Arjun Kapoor says he always wanted to be a part of a period film and collaborating with director Ashutosh Gowariker on "Panipat" was special. The actor believes Gowariker, best known for his period films such as Lagaan and Jodha Akbar, puts his actors in the forefront. "Ashu sir has done a good job in making sure everything is correct. He puts his actors in the forefront.

  • Akshaye Khanna's 'Sab Kushal Mangal' to release on Jan 3

    Nov 04, 2019

    Mumbai, Nov 4: "Sab Kushal Mangal", starring Akshaye Khanna, will hit the screens on January 3, 2020, the makers announced on Monday. The first look of the film was also released on social media. Directed by Karan Vishwanath Kashyap, "Sab Kushal Mangal" will see Akshaye return to the comedy genre. The movie is set to launch veteran actor Padmini Kolhapure's son, Priyaank Sharma, and Riva Kishan, daughter of actor-MP Ravi Kishan.

  • It's so hard to shoot here: Priyanka Chopra Jonas on Delhi pollution

    Nov 04, 2019

    New Delhi, Nov 4: Actor Priyanka Chopra Jonas, who is currently in the national capital for the shoot of her upcoming film "The White Tiger", has voiced concern over the rising pollution levels in the city. On Sunday, Priyanka posted a selfie on her official Instagram page where she is seen wearing a pollution mask.

  • Mamata wishes Shah Rukh Khan on his birthday

    Nov 02, 2019

    Kolkata, Nov 2: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Saturday wished Bollywood Superstar Shah Rukh Khan on his 54th birthday and said the state was proud to have him, as its brand ambassador. She wished Khan good health and success and prayed that he continues to keep entertaining people with his films. "Warmest birthday greetings, Shah Rukh @iamsrk. Wish you good health and all the success in life, my charming brother.

  • Salman Khan starts filming 'Radhe'

    Nov 01, 2019

    Mumbai, Nov 1: Superstar Salman Khan on Friday announced that shooting for his Eid 2020 release "Radhe" has commenced. Salman will be essaying the title role in the film, which reunites him with director Prabhudeva, and also features his frequent collaborator Randeep Hooda as well as "Bharat" co-stars Jackie Shroff and Disha Patani.

  • Shahid starts preparation for role of cricketer in 'Jersey'

    Nov 01, 2019

    Mumbai, Nov 1: Shahid Kapoor has started learning cricket for his next film "Jersey", a remake of a Telugu blockbuster. Shahid said after "Kabir Singh" he decided to do "Jersey" because he felt deeply connected with the story. "It took me some time to decide what to do next after 'Kabir Singh'. But the minute I saw 'Jersey'. I knew I wanted it to be my next.

  • Stardom a fine balance between contentment and ambition, says Ayushmann

    Oct 30, 2019

    Mumbai, Oct 30: Ayushmann Khurrana is enjoying his stardom and doesn't feel any pressure, as the actor believes being a star comes with the responsibility of striking a balance between being content and ambitious. The actor, who is having a fantastic run at the box office with consecutive hits and acclaimed films, says stardom by default makes one "an opinion leader".

  • Bollywood has taught me to fight for myself: Neil Nitin Mukesh

    Oct 28, 2019

    Mumbai, Oct 28: Actor Neil Nitin Mukesh sees the film industry as a boxing ring, where the game isn't over till one falls down or hear the sound of the bell. He says an artiste's constant endeavour is to be back up and continue fighting till the end. Neil made his debut in 2007 with Sriram Raghavan's thriller "Johnny Gaddaar" and went on to work in films such as "New York", "7 Khoon Maaf" and "David".

  • Have always felt I''m cut for romantic roles: Nawazuddin Siddiqui

    Oct 28, 2019

    Mumbai, Oct 27: Nawazuddin Siddiqui is taking a break from his brand of dark, gritty cinema and is focusing on romantic-comedies as he wants to reach out to the family audiences. Nawazuddin's acting career is full of intense roles and "Motichoor Chaknachoor" is his first romantic-comedy. The actor says, the Debamitra Biswal-directed film "challenges the stereotype of a Bollywood hero, who should be tall and handsome".

  • I'm genuinely a dream come true: Shah Rukh Khan

    Oct 25, 2019

    New Delhi, Oct 25: Shah Rukh Khan has always counted his blessings and the Bollywood superstar urged people to have faith in the power of dreams, just as he did. The 53-year-old Delhi-born actor was all nostalgic in his city. He was here for the closing ceremony of the city's iconic cinema complex, PVR Anupam. India's first multiplex, PVR Anupam closed for renovation on Thursday.

  • NH1 news Highlights

    Oct 24, 2019

    BJP-Shiv Sena on road to power in Maharashtra, no clear winner in Haryana New Delhi: The BJP-Shiv Sena alliance looked set to return to power in Maharashtra while Haryana could be a cliffhanger with no clear majority for either the BJP or the Congress, Election Commission trends indicated as votes for the assembly polls held this week were counted on Thursday.

  • 'Narcos' star Wagner Moura to attend IFFI

    Oct 23, 2019

    New Delhi, Oct 23: Wagner Moura, best known for playing Colombian drug lord in hit Netflix series "Narcos", is set to attend the International Film Festival of India (IFFI). The Brazilian actor, who is visiting the country in November for the film gala in Goa, will present his directorial debut "Marighella" in the debut competition category.

  • Ajay Devgn releases his and Saif's first look from 'Tanhaji The Unsung Warrior'

    Oct 22, 2019

    Mumbai, Oct 21: Bollywood star Ajay Devgn on Monday released the first look poster of him and co-star Saif Ali Khan from his upcoming home production "Tanhaji The Unsung Warrior". The actor took to Instagram to share the posters of the period drama that will see him play the role of Maratha commander Tanaji Malusare in Chhatrapati Shivaji's army.

  • Aamir Khan, Madhuri Dixit cast vote

    Oct 21, 2019

    Mumbai, Oct 21: Several Bollywood celebrities, including Aamir Khan, Madhuri Dixit Nene and Lara Dutta, stepped out on Monday morning to vote for the Maharashtra Assembly elections. Aamir Khan along with filmmaker-wife Kiran Rao came out to cast their votes in St Anne's High School at Pali Hill area in suburban Bandra. "What I thought are important issues, I kept that in mind and voted.

  • If you're a serious actor ignored by cinema, it can be devastating: Deepti Naval

    Oct 21, 2019

    Mumbai, Oct 21: Deepti Naval describes acting as the best way to live a life, and in her career of nearly forty years, the actor has navigated her way through heartbreaks and fading work. The veteran actor is thankful that she never became "convoluted" during the highs and lows. Naval spearheaded her career in parallel cinema amid plenty of advice to appear in mainstream films.

  • P Se Pyaar F Se Farraar Releases in more than 1000 Screens

    Oct 18, 2019

    Mumbai, Maharashtra, Oct. 18: P se Pyaar F se Farraar hit the screens today. The film releases in more than 1000 screens and also getting a good response among the audiences and critics. Everyone is gushing about the film which makes it to be the talk of the town. Thanking the critics' Producer Dr. Jogender Singh says, "I want to thanks critics for their fair and positive reviews.

  • Comparisons with Ayushmann won't bother me: Sunny Singh on 'Ujda Chaman' and 'Bala'

    Oct 16, 2019

    Mumbai, Oct 16: The second weekend of November will see two films about bald men battling out -- Ayushmann Khurrana's "Bala" and Sunny Singh's "Ujda Chaman" and the latter says he won't be bothered about comparisons. "Ujda Chaman", a remake of the 2017 Kannada movie "Ondu Motteya Kathe", features the "Sonu Ke Titu Ki Sweety" star as a young man facing premature hair loss. The film is scheduled to be released on November 8.

  • Vidyut Jammwal begins shooting for 'Khuda Hafiz'

    Oct 14, 2019

    Mumbai, Oct 14: Vidyut Jammwal on Monday started shooting for his next, "Khuda Hafiz". According to press release, filming of the romantic action thriller is underway in Uzbekistan. This is the first time Vidyut will be seen in a true-blue romance-action space. The film is directed by Faruk Kabir. "Khuda Hafiz" will be jointly distributed pan India by PVR Pictures, Anand Pandit Motion Pictures and Panorama Studios International.

  • Looking forward to working with Mani Ratnam: Aishwarya Rai Bachchan

    Oct 14, 2019

    Mumbai, Oct 14: Aishwarya Rai Bachchan will be soon teaming up with frequent collaborator, filmmaker Mani Ratnam, and the actor says it's always a joy to work with the director. Aishwarya and Ratnam have teamed up for a film that will reportedly feature the actor in a double role.

  • Shahid Kapoor to star in Hindi remake of 'Jersey', film to release in Aug 2020

    Oct 14, 2019

    Mumbai, Oct 14: Shahid Kapoor is set to play the lead role in the Hindi remake of the Telugu sports drama "Jersey", which will hit the theatres on August 28, 2020. The Hindi version will be directed by Gowtam Tinnanauri, who also helmed the original 2019 Telugu film, starring Nani in the lead role.

  • Moosa was the character I'd been waiting for: Neeraj Madhav on 'The Family Man'

    Oct 14, 2019

    New Delhi, Oct 14: As Moosa in "The Family Man", Neeraj Madhav has been a true revelation but the character's popularity does not come as a complete surprise to the actor, who knew that the opportunity was a performance gold. Madhav as Moosa kept everyone guessing till the end as he gradually transforms from a man caught in bad circumstances to the central villain in the Manoj Bajpayee-led Amazon Prime Video series.

  • I'll be the happiest girl in the world: Kareena on being Alia's sister-in-law

    Oct 14, 2019

    Mumbai, Oct 14: Kareena Kapoor Khan says whenever actor-couple Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt tie the knot, she would be the happiest girl in the world. Ranbir and Alia have been dating for more than two years and rumours of their marriage keep surfacing. At the Jio MAMI Movie Mela with Star, 2019, Alia was in conversation with Kareena and filmmaker Karan Johar.

  • Deepika likely to star in 'dark romantic' film, to go on floors in 2020

    Oct 13, 2019

    Mumbai, October 13: Deepika Padukone on Sunday revealed that post "Chhapaak" she will start shooting for a "dark" film in romantic space early next year. The actor has featured in successful romantic dramas -- "Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani", "Cocktail" and "Goliyon Ki Rasleela: Ram-Leela".

  • Nawazuddin, Athiya's 'Motichoor Chaknachoor' to release on November 15

    Oct 12, 2019

    Mumbai, Oct 12: Nawazuddin Siddiqui and Athiya Shetty-starrer "Motichoor Chaknachoor" is set to hit the theatres on November 15. The actors shared the first trailer and the release date of the quirky wedding comedy on their social media accounts. The film also features Vibha Chibber, Navni Parihar, Vivek Mishra and Karuna Pandey. "Motichoor Chaknachoor" is directed by Debamitra Biswal and it is jointly produced by Viacom18 Studios and Woodpecker Movies.

  • Cinema and streaming can happily co-exist: Ajay Devgn

    Oct 12, 2019

    New Delhi, Oct 12: With his production "Tribhanga" slated to debut on Netflix, Ajay Devgn is the latest Bollywood star to join the streaming boom in India and the actor is of the opinion that the two mediums can happily co-exist rather than being competitors. Devgn said numbers prove that there is demand for both the mediums and he believes nowadays it is only the story that grabs the attention of the audiences.

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