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
A Change in the offing
With more prominent roles and screen time, actors of Indian origin are finally taking centre stage in American TV shows and films, says Candice Yacono, a writer based in southern California
Surprised Rocky Handsome got A certificate: John Abraham
John Abraham hasnt had a big release in some time. And that certainly has made the actor impatient. He is eagerly waiting for his upcoming film Rocky Handsome. The actor spoke to TWF correspondent Gaurav Sharma
The law-keepers on screen
Prakash Jhas Jai Gangaajal sees Priyanka Chopra, currently much in news, as a high-ranking police officer. While finding her depiction rather unconvincing, Shoma A. Chatterji tries to look more critically at the men and women in police force as portrayed in Hindi cinema
Great honour to be compared with Suchitra Sen: Raima Sen
Raima Sen Dev Burman is setting a record of sorts with her balancing act between Bollywood and Kolkata. Where does she find her comfort zone? How does she pick and choose between and among films? On the eve of the release of her Hindi film Bollywood Diaries, she talks about her career with TWF correspondent Shoma A. Chatterji
Brilliant is understatement for Kareena: Arjun Kapoor
Arjun Kapoor hasnt had a release in sometime but is ready with his upcoming film Ki And Ka. In the meantime, he also made his television debut as the host of the stunt-based reality show Khatron Ke Khiladi. The actor in conversation with TWF correspondent Gaurav Sharma
Saala Khadoos most physically challenging role for me: Madhavan
Saala Khadoos has been a very big and risky leap for Madhavan who has been seen as a good boy in many earlier films. He has also produced the film with others. But let him unspool the story himself says TWF correspondent Shoma A. Chatterji.
Dustin Hoffman was to play lead in English Wazir: Farhan
While his separation from his wife Adhuna is trending in media and social circles as the latest celebrity break-up, Farhan Akhtar was seen recently in Wazir pitted against none other than Amitabh Bachchan. A new Farhan who is distanced from his role in Rock On speaks to TWF correspondent Shoma A Chatterji
I am a true patriot: Akshay Kumar
He is one of the most bankable stars in Bollywood today, who unlike many of his contemporaries does multiple films a year. Akshay Kumars Airlift, releases on Jan 22. The actor speaks to TWF Correspondent Gaurav Sharma on his choice of films, patriotism, discipline and more
Box-office means nothing to me: Rajat Kapoor
He is not turned on by box-office, but by quality films. The suave actor that he is, Rajat Kapoor feels that most cinema in India is bad. In Kolkata during the premiere of his stage production What is Done is Done (a comic adaptation of Macbeth), Kapoor chats with IBNS-TWF correspondent Sudipto Maity
My responsibility is to my characters: Deepika Padukone
2015 in Bollywood is said to be the year of the heroine with some of the hits riding on their strong performances. Among the it girls who have made a change from the hero-centric films is Deepika Padukone, talking openly about her phase of depression and yet managing to deliver hit films one after another. Shoma A. Chatterji meets her for a tete a tete
Still there are miles to go: Priyanka Chopra
Priyanka Chopra is in an enviable position. On the one hand, she is said to be the sexiest sizzler on television a la Quantico in the US, on the other, she moves towards slipping under the historical fiction of Bajirao Mastani. TWF correspondent Shoma A Chatterji in conversation with her
Humour makes the life go around: Shahrukh Khan
His recent tryst in celluloid 'Dilwale', an upcoming cinematic venture 'Fan', the remark of 'Intolerance' and his love for Bengal; were among the few things that 'Badshah' of Bollywood, Shahrukh Khan talked about when he was in the City of Joy recently with Kajol. TWF/IBNS correspondent Toorssa Banerjee catches up with the King Khan in Kolkata
Bollywood 2015: Star-spotting
As the year almost draws to a close, TWF correspondent Supriyo Hazra looks back how the leading stars of the dazzling B-town fared in the past 12 months
IDENTITY creates waves in film fests, makers discuss pocket-sized film format
Kolkata, Dec 19 (IBNS) Ankit Aditya, the young maker of IDENTITY, which won Jury award at the 4th Delhi Shorts International Film Festival 2015, says pocket sized feature film is the in thing with the gradual emergence of digital media and small theatre screenings.
Identity creates waves in film fests
Kolkata, Dec 18 (IBNS) The young maker of 'Identity', which won Jury award at the 4th Delhi Shorts International Film Festival 2015, Ankit Aditya said pocket sized feature film is the new in thing with the gradual emergence of digital media and small theatre screenings.
An actor needs to understand the character: Nawazuddin
From an aspiring actor who arrives broke in Bollywood to todays one of most respected performers, Nawazuddin Siddiqui has indeed travelled a long way. Shoma A. Chatterji probes what makes him tick
First look of Pijus Saha's upcoming film 'Beparoyaa' unveiled
Kolkata, Dec 7 (IBNS) The man who gave Subhoshree, Soham and Ankush to the Tollywood industry , Pijus Saha, is making a comeback after a hiatus of 4 years with the biggest entertainer of 2016 Beparoyaa.
My method of acting is real life inspired: Irrfan Khan
Irrfan Khan is a name that needs no introduction now. Be it the sun-burnt bandit in Pan Singh Tomar or the lonely widower in The Lunchbox, he has never failed to create magic with his art. Jaideep Pandey interviews the masterful artist
Adil Hussain: In love with the craft of acting
Tall, dark and handsome. Doesnt that sound like the hero walking out of the pages of an M & B potboiler? Perhaps, but theres much more to actor Adil Hussain than this image. He is an alumnus of the National School of Drama where he teaches too. Shoma A. Chatterji in a tte--tte with the actor with an attitude
Shahrukh-Kajol: Yesterday once more
Rohit Shetty's Dilwale is scheduled for an all-India release on Dec 18. The biggest attraction of the new film is that it brings back the electrically charged combine of Shahrukh Khan-Kajol five years after My Name is Khan and 20 years after they set the screen on fire with their love chemistry in Dilwale Dulhaniya Le Jaayenge. The big question is will this film set the screen on fire again. Shoma A. Chatterji raises the curtain a little.
Chunky Bollywood
Bollywood songs with jewels and ornaments used in the lyrics have enriched the melody and the rhythm of the films. TWF correspondent Shoma A. Chatterji probes into the Hindi film song with womens jewellery as the subject and explores its significance.
Arijit Dutta's Jalpaiguri Royals launches its anthem
Kolkata, Nov 18 (IBNS) Jalpaiguri Royals, a team owned by Arijit Dutta of Priya entertainments PVT Ltd, has launched it's anthem at Taa'am Restaurant in Kolkata's iconic Priyan cinema.
Priya Cinema gears up to provide Dolby Atmos experience to moviegoers
Kolkata, Nov 5 (IBNS) In a bid to take the pleasure of watching films to a new alter, Kolkata's leading entertainment platform, Priya Cinema, has geared up to provide Dolby Atmos experience to all moviegoers in the city.
Adoor Gopalakrishnan: Such a Long Journey
NETPAC (Network for the Promotion of Asian Cinema) is bestowing the Lifetime Achievement Award to filmmaker Adoor Gopalakrishnan at the International Film Festival of Colombo this month for his contribution to cinema. The award comes at a time when Adoor has put in 43 years exclusively to filmmaking as a director and rightly considered as one without par on the Indian subcontinent. Shoma A. Chatterji explores his films and filmmaking.
e BIOSCOPE promises to give a strong platform to short filmmakers
Kolkata, Oct 27 (IBNS) e BIOSCOPE is a global project involving masters of this art form coming together to create a platform for showcasing upcoming talent.
Orange Corp plans to invest over 100 crores in Tollywood- Bollywood
New Delhi, Oct 26 (IBNS) Orange Corp, a multinational engaged in business and financial advisory services, is planning a large investment that would provide a platform for talented and aspiring directors like Partha Ganguly, who has directed a Bengali feature before and has also worked as a cinematographer in the Hindi film Dahek, is venturing into Hindi films as a director.
Lost women of Partition
While the world even now faces an unprecedented refugee crisis, a Bengali film on the Partition of India in August 1947 takes us to one of the most brutal phases in the history of refugees victimised by forced migration. Shoma A. Chatterji tracks back to Indian films that dealt with the Partition and examines how Rajkahini by National Award winning filmmaker Srijit Mukherjee stands within this cinematic world.
I think marriage is the biggest challenge: Shahid Kapur
Shahid Kapur is on a high post the release of Haider and his marriage to Mira Rajput. The actor says the he is conscious about the films he does and is ready to experiment with challenging roles. Shahid, who will be seen next in Vikas Bahls Shaandar, spoke to TWF correspondent Gaurav Sharma
I dont have control over releases: Alia Bhatt
Alia Bhatt hasn't had a release in 2015. However, the actress doesn't mind her absence from the theatres. She is confident about scoring with her upcoming release, Shaandar, which stars Shahid Kapur opposite her. The actress, who wants to experiment with new roles, speaks to TWF correspondent Gaurav Sharma
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