I feel time has come when women should not feel embarrassed: Amitabh Bachchan
Superstar Amitabh Bachchan while promoting his film 'Pink' makes a strong case for a woman's right to say No to men making sexual advances. IBNS-TWF correspondent Souvik Ghosh reports
India Film Project 2016 gears up to woo film making fanatics
Mumbai, Sept 24 (IBNS): India Film Project, Asias largest film festival challenge, encourages people to make films and this year will be its sixth edition.
Courage, She Wrote
The Sheroes of Bollywood, mainstream or off-mainstream, are ready to pull the red carpet from under the feet of hero oriented films. The three recent films Akira, Pink and Parched will send your pulses racing for more, while not forgetting the Bengali release Shaheb Bibi Golaam . TWF correspondent Shoma A. Chatterji analyses
I feel like taking exams again: Kriti Kharbanda
A popular actress in Kannada films, Kriti Kharbanda is making her Bollywood debut with Viram Bhatt's upcoming Raaz Reboot. TWF-IBNS correspondent Jaideep Pandey speaks to the debut girl, who does not like preparing for a role until and unless "I have been asked to".
I think people love me playing devious characters: Emraan Hashmi
Bollywood actor Emraan Hashmi is busy promoting his new film 'Raaz Reboot'. During a visit to Kolkata, he speaks to IBNS correspondent Souvik Ghosh on the film, his image as a serial kisser and more
I love portraying emotionally draining roles: Paoli Dam
Kolkata, Sep 1 (IBNS) With Srijit Mukherjee's much awaited Zulfiqar bracing up for a Durga Puja release, actor Paoli Dam says she essays the character of Julius Caesar's wife in the Shakespeare-reinvented film.
I felt shy to romance Katrina on screen: Sidharth Malhotra
The lead actors of the upcoming Bollywood film 'Baar Baar Dekho', Sidharth Malhotra and Katrina Kaif, are on a promotional tour of their film slated for aSept 9 release. TWF-IBNS correspondent Souvik Ghosh catches up with them in Kolkata
Still waters run deep
The still camera and the photographer have become almost invisible today due to the digital wave. In this ambience of relative invisibility, a journey into the past through cinema reveals an interesting mix of films that have featured a photographer as an important character, discovers Shoma A. Chatterji
Skin show is not a big deal: Bruna Abdullah
Brazilian actress Bruna Abdullah, who is the onscreen Mary of Grand Masti and was seen making a special appearance in Milap Zaveri's Mastizade this year, believes that if one has the skill and talent then age is no barrier. In a chat withJaideep Pandey the 29 year old agrees that males have an easier time in B-Town.
If Mir comes, can laughter be far behind?
Kolkata, Aug 17 (IBNS): While a sharp shower dampened Kolkata, laughter and warmth embraced the Elgin Road outlet of lifestyle store STORY as author Satarupa Bose Roy introduced the gathering to her Bengali book, Mir Ei Porjonto, on Tuesday.
I don't think of negative things in my life: Gauhar Khan
A prolific dancer, Gauhar Khan cast aside her dancing shoes for her latest movie Fever, her first as a lead. In a conversation with IBNS-TWF correspondent Sudipto Maity, Gauhar reflects upon her movie and the components that goe into the making of a blockbuster film
There is no competition between actors in the film industry: Akshay Kumar
At a promotional event of the upcoming bollywood film 'Rustom' in Kolkata, Akshay Kumar in a brief conversation speaks to Kolkata media. IBNS correspondent Souvik Ghosh was there to catch up with him on his film, the character that he played and also his career mantra.
Difficult to keep track of scripts I rejected: Rajeev Khandelwal
For actor Rajeev Khandelwal, the screen size does not matter. He looks at his job as a project and isn't afraid of exploring uncharted territories. In a chat with IBNS-TWF correspondent Sudipto Maity, Khandelwal, who now promotes his movie Fever, shares his philosophy about life and movies at large.
Bollywood songs are very repetitive: Raghav Sachar
By his own admission, Raghav Sachar is a composer who loves to sing. While promoting his upcoming movie, Akshay Kumar-starrer Rustom, IBNS-TWF correspondent Sudipto Maity finds out the state of Bollywood music from Raghav alongside things that anger him the most and why Bollywood lacks discipline.
I grew up admiring Nutan, Waheeda, Sridevi and Madhuri: Hrishitaa
Bollywood actress Hrishitaa Bhatt, who was last seen playing Maya in 'Miss Tanakpur Haazir Ho' plays the role of a Bengali woman in Vivek Agnihotri's 'just released Junooniyat'. Jaideep Pandey in conversation with the 34 year old, who is more popularly known as Niharika Singh in Uttar Pradesh.
Nagesh Kukunoor's magical journey of hope
Nagesh Kukunoor made a splash with Hyderabad Blues in the 90s giving up his career as a chemical engineer abroad to make films back home. His latest Dhanak (Rainbow) has won a major award in Berlin a film with its universal appeal. Shoma A. Chatterji in a tete a tete with the director
I just want to keep working: Tara Alisha Berry
Bollywood actress Tara Alisha Berry, who was last seen in Vikram Bhatt's 'Love Games' performing quite intimate scenes tells TWF correspondent Jaideep Pandey that at present she just want to keep working
The villain as hero
Kitne aadmi the? the dialogue sent a chill down the spine of the audience as Gabbar Singh in Sholay walked menacingly in front of his gang swinging his whip. That even today the villain par excellence of Indian cinema remains an icon is a attribute to the characterisation and Amjad Khans acting. Shoma A. Chatterji examines the phenomenon of Gabbar Singh
Festival de Cannes: A fairy tale come true
Kolkata-based corporate communication professional Mahul Brahma's debut short film as a lead actor was chosen by Cannes jury for screening at the Palais de Festivals. This is a story of his date with the red carpet
Hunger remains for diverse roles, scripts: Kalki
Kalki Koechlin who bagged a Special Jury award at the 62nd National Film Awards this year for her performance as a patient of cerebral palsy in Margarita with a Straw seems more excited with her latest film Waiting than the much coveted Award. She comes out in a one-to-one on the evening of the release of this film with TWF correspondent Shoma A. Chatterji.
Paoli, Parambrata to feature in Tathagata Banerjee's Mondobasar Golpo
Kolkata, May 25 (IBNS) Actress Paoli Dam will feature alongside Parambrata Chatterjee and Kaushik Sen in director Tathagata Banerjee's Mondobasar Golpo.
My audience is my best critic: Divya Dutta
Divya Duttas acting career spans four distinct industries. Having acted in Hindi, English and Punjabi cinema, she has seen many genres of roles. Having shot to national acclaim after playing Shabbo in 'Veer Zara', she has been nominated for and won many prestigious awards. Back in news for her recently released Traffic, she tells TWF correspondent Jaideep Pandey that Veer Zaara was a turning point is her career
I am thrilled being directed by Aditya Chopra: Ranveer Singh
Ranveer Singh, who is now shooting for Aditya Chopra's Befikre, is unfazed about all the attention around him and is focusing only on acting. He spoke to TWF correspondent Gaurav Sharma on films, life, his favourite directors and more
Fanning frenzy
Shah Rukh Khans film Fan raises significant questions on the behaviour of fans but fails to tackle the moot question, feels Shoma A. Chatterji, citing what psychologists say about idol worshipping
Kolkata film maker sets second Cannes date
Kolkata, Apr 29 (IBNS) Moumita Mondal, a Kolkata based filmmaker , is set to fly down to Cannes for the screening of her second short film Adieu.
Kolkata corporate communicator excited about Cannes date for role in short film
Kolkata, Apr 21 (IBNS) Mahul Brahma, a Kolkata-based senior editor tuned corporate communicator, is on cloud nine these days. He is soon to fly down to Cannes Film Festival for his role in a short film by a Delhi based banker friend, which has been for screening in one of the most prestigious film festivals of the world.
Gauhar, the path-breaker
Gauhar, a play, was recently staged in Kolkata organised jointly by Master Minds Theatre and Weavers Studio, Kolkata, bringing alive the history of recorded music in India on the one hand, and the story of a woman whose life seems like pages out of a film script. Shoma A. Chatterji reports
Darkness behind the candle
The shocking incident of suicide by TV star Pratyusha Banerjee, 24, has led to a lot of soul-searching as to why celebrities put a full-stop to their lives despite success in their fields. Shoma A. Chatterji probes
I was waiting for the right script: Tiger Shroff
His debut film Heropanti released almost two years ago. Since then Tiger Shroff has not been heard much. The actor, who prefers to go slow and wait for the right script, will be seen next in Baaghi - A Rebel for Love, alongside Shraddha Kapoor. Shroff spoke to TWF correspondent Gaurav Sharma on his new films, martial art, his future projects and more
Attracted to real-life characters: Randeep Hooda
Randeep Hooda isnt seen in too many films but every time his film hits the theatre, critics and the audience sit up and take note of his performance. Next, he will be seen in Sarabjit, a biopic made on Sarabjit Singh who was imprisoned in Pakistan on spying charges. Hooda spoke to TWF Correspondent Gaurav Sharma on his choice of films, acting and other passions
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