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Poster of second ReelLife International Film Festival released with Facebook/YouTube live

Kolkata, Sep 08 (IBNS): Imagine a group of young people barging into your office and hosting Facebook and Youtube Live. Crazy as it may sound, that is exactly what happened at an office in Kolkata recently.

by Trans World Features September 08, 2018

Writing and editing can make or break films: Rajkummar Rao

Bollywood's acting sensation Rajkummar Rao, who initially caught limelight after being a part of horror film Ragini MMS, is returning to the genre with Amar Kaushik directorial Stree. Rajkummar, who stars opposite Sharaddha Kapoor in the upcoming horror-comedy movie, is busy promoting Stree in recent times. Just one day ahead of the film's release, IBNS-TWF brings some excerpts

by Trans World Features August 31, 2018

Meet Pella Kgerman, the co-director of ANIARA

One of the more unique titles at this years Toronto International Film Festival is the science-fiction epic ANIARA, co-directed by Pella Kgerman and Hugo Lilja. Made with modest means and a surplus of ingenuity, ANIARA is based on a 1956 epic poem by Swedish Nobel Prize winner Harry Martinson and details what happens after we destroy our planet and seek refuge elsewhere. Harrowing and sobering in its portrait of what human beings are capable of, ANIARA constantly surprises. Its part of a string of intelligent, off-genre pictures from Sweden such as Ali Abbasis Cannes hit Border, also screening at this years Festival which are built around issues and which ask probing, disturbing questions.

by Trans World Features August 25, 2018

Meet Imogen Thomas, the director of Emu Runner

Blending social realism with touches of lyricism, Imogen Thomas engaging debut feature Emu Runner follows a nine-year-old girl growing up in the isolated community of Brewarrina, Australia. When Gems (Rhae-Kye Waites) young mother dies unexpectedly, she copes with the loss by bonding with a wild emu, while her father struggles to keep his family of three children together. As Gem connects with her ancestors totem animal a male emu rearing its chicks her behaviour attracts the attention of an over-eager social worker who may misinterpret grief for parental neglect.

by Trans World Features August 25, 2018

Oscar nominated female team investigate alt-right rise in TIFF drama

Toronto, August 24 (IBNS): The female-led production company Tuffi Films took on the rise of the alt-right in Nordic region, Northern Europe and the West in the simultaneously heartwarming and heartbreaking teen drama Stupid YOung Heart, which is slated for World Premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) 2018.

by Trans World Features August 25, 2018

Donnybrook to open TIFF 2018 Platform programme

Toronto, Aug 24 (IBNS): The Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) has announced that Donnybrook, the powerful new film from Tim Sutton (Memphis, Dark Night), will be the opening film of the festivals Platform programme.

by Trans World Features August 25, 2018

Keep your culture alive: Jimmy Sheirgill

by Trans World Features August 21, 2018

Should do away with term 'women-centric film': Sonakshi Sinha

by Trans World Features August 21, 2018

Is it possible to shift from modelling to acting? Read On!!!

Modelling and acting are two different professions. Many people believe that they are interrelated. However, there are too many differences to be considered here as well. There are numerous examples of celebrated personalities both in India and abroad, who have changed their career from modelling to acting and have been highly successful in their endeavour.

by Trans World Features August 09, 2018

I would like to play Meena Kumari onscreen: Janhvi Kapoor

Daughter of late Bollywood icon Sridevi, Janhvi Kapoor is all set to make her acting debut with Dhadak, opposite young actor Ishaan Khattar. As Janhvi is presently busy in touring various cities for her film's promotion, IBNS--TWF catches up with her

by Trans World Features July 18, 2018

Working with Rajkumar Hirani was a complete honour: Ranbir Kapoor

Sanju, the biopic on Hindi film actor Sanjay Dutt, is few days away from its release. Bollywood actor Ranbir Kapoor, who essayed Sanjay's character onscreen, spoke about his film at length recently. IBNS-TWF brings few excerpts

by Trans World Features June 27, 2018

50 Years of Padosan: Comedy as Hero

Jyoti Swaroops only big hit as a director, Padosan, celebrates its 50th birthday this year. It is one of the first hits in Indian cinema where humour is the subject, comedy is the hero and the music and songs are the stars. This balance was made possible because the film created an ideal amalgam of the best comedians of Hindi cinema of the time from Om Prakash through Agha, Mukri, Keshto Mukherjee, and Sundar, led by ace comedian heroes Kishore Kumar and Mehmood. Shoma A. Chatterji pays a tribute

by Trans World Features June 27, 2018

Hichki is a dedication to all teachers: Rani Mukerji

Bollywood's senior actress Rani Mukerji is returning to films after four years. The actress, who is strongly rooted to Bengal, was present in Kolkata recently at an award function when and she spoke about her upcoming film Hichki, slated to hit the big screens on Mar 23. IBNS correspondent Souvik Ghosh catches up with her

by Trans World Features June 17, 2018

Satyajit Ray's magic minstrels GOOGA -BABA to return on the silver screen

Kolkata, June 8 (IBNS) Goopy Gyne Bagha Byne or Googa-Baba, Indian film history's most endearing and magical characters created by the legendary Satyajit Ray, is all set to make a comeback.

by IBNS June 09, 2018

Through a different Lens

With movies like Airlift and Chef to her credit, cinematographer Priya Seth is breaking gender stereotypes in the Indian film industry, says California based Candice Yacono

by Trans World Features May 08, 2018

Wanted to be part of Raazi at any stage of my career: Alia Bhatt

Bollywood actress Alia Bhatt will next be seen in Meghna Gulzar's much-awaited film Raazi, which is slated to release on May 11. The 25-year old actress is on a spree to promote the film. IBNS-TWF tracks her on Raazi and her journey with the film

by Trans World Features May 08, 2018

My acting is the reflection of my co-actors' performances: Amitabh Bachchan

Bollywood legend Amitabh Bachchan will be seen pairing with veteran actor Rishi Kapoor after 27 years in 102 Not Out. Big B is portraying the role of a father in the film, which is scheduled to release this Friday. As the 75-year old actor is promoting his film, IBNS-TWF brings some excerpts

by Trans World Features May 08, 2018

Every director and film was like individual class for me: Riddhi Sen

Riddhi Sen, who has entertained the audience with his acting in critically acclaimed Bengali and Bollywood films in recent times, became the youngest actor to receive the national award. Ahead of receiving the award from President Ram Nath Kovind, IBNS/TWF correspondent Souvik Ghosh interacts with the 19-year old actor

by Trans World Features May 08, 2018

Liberating, scary experience to work in October: Varun Dhawan

Bollywood actor Varun Dhawan is essaying a different kind of role in October, his new film that just released. As the actor is promoting the Shoojit Sircar directorial film across the country, IBNS-TWF brings some excerpts.

by Trans World Features April 16, 2018

Cinema and theatre are not at war: Death Certificate maker Rajaditya Banerjee

Rajaditya Banerjee, theatre director, lives in Finland but chose to make his directorial debut film Death Certificate shot on rural locations in eastern India. Shoma A. Chatterji in conversation with the director

by Trans World Features April 06, 2018

I am aware of sexual harassment in Bollywood: Pooja Chopra

After Commando and Aiyaary, former Miss India Pooja Chopra is heading towards the release of her third feature film Babloo Bachelor, directed by Bengali filmmaker Agnidev Chatterjee. In a chat with IBNS-TWF correspondent Souvik Ghosh on the sidelines of a fashion event in the city, the actress spoke over a range of burning issues that concerns the film fraternity

by IBNS April 06, 2018

I enjoy doing films like Raid: Ajay Devgn

Bollywood actor Ajay Devgn will next be seen in crime-thriller film Raid, which is scheduled to release on March 16. As the Singham actor is busy in promoting the film, IBNS correspondent Souvik Ghosh tracks him

by Trans World Features March 10, 2018

Quotient of comedy, romance, entertainment will be high in Dil Juunglee: Taapsee Pannu

Taapsee Pannu's film Dil Juunglee is slated to release in March. As the Pink actress is busy in promoting the film, IBNS/TWF correspondent Souvik Ghosh tracks her

by Trans World Features March 02, 2018

Corruption is the biggest disease a country can have: Manoj Bajpayee

Bollywood actor Manoj Bajpayee essays the role of an army colonel in action-thriller Aiyaary which also stars Sidharth Malhotra. As the film widely deals with scam, the actor speaks about corruption in the country in some recent interviews. IBNS/TWF correspondent Souvik Ghosh tracks him ahead of the release

by India Blooms News Service February 15, 2018

Soumitra Chatterjee receives Legion of Honours from France, says 'overwhelmed'

Kolkata, Jan 31 (IBNS): Legendary Bengali actor Soumitra Chatterjee on Tuesday was conferred at a function here the Legion of Honours, the highest French civilian distinction, by Alexandre Ziegler, Ambassador of France to India.

by IBNS February 01, 2018

Unheard of celluloid stories

Films made in rare languages of India are even rarer in the film festival circuit. But these films tell tales of lands and communities that are part of the rich diversity of the country. The Kolkata International Film Festival has been showcasing some of these little-known films for the last two years. Ranjita Biswas reports

by Trans World Features January 27, 2018

From glamour to boldness, all we see through Dabboo Ratnani's eyes in 2018

Fashion photographer Dabboo Ratnani has once hit the headlines early in 2018 with the magic of his clicks. Trying to live up to the expectations, his crafted pictures can grab eyeballs as they contain not only glamour and beauty but boldness occasionally. IBNS correspondent Souvik Ghosh highlights some of the magnetic snaps of 2018.

by Trans World Features January 27, 2018

Padmaavat row is more political than film making: Samir Soni

Entering the directorial domain, actor Samir Soni could not restrain himself from commenting on the Padmaavat row. Apart from taking an ambivalent stance on the whole issue, Soni spoke extensively about his recently released Bollywood film 'My Birthday Song' in an exclusive chat with IBNS/TWF correspondent Souvik Ghosh.

by Trans World Features January 27, 2018

Script wise Hindi films are still very poor: Sanjay Suri

Bollywood actor-producer Sanjay Suri will be seen next week in a Hindi psychological thriller, which he claims to be rare in Bollywood. In an exclusive chat with IBNS/TWF correspondent Souvik Ghosh, Sanjay speaks about his upcoming film 'My Birthday Song' and also different facets of the Hindi film industry

by Trans World Features January 15, 2018

I still have not found my right guy: Priyanka Chopra

India's global star Priyanka Chopra, who is busy shooting for Quantico in America, recently came to India for a short vacation. She opened her heart out on numerous issues, including her marriage. IBNS-TWF correspondent Supriyo Hazra tracks her

by Trans World Features January 08, 2018