Boxer, directed by Sanjoy Bardhan, is slated for an early January release
Kolkata, Dec 27 (IBNS): Boxer, a Bengali film directed by Sanjoy Bardhan is slated for release on January 5 at major theatres.
2017: Bollywood star spotting
It has been a busy year for Bollywood stars and as the calendar reaches its fag end, TWF-IBNS correspondent Supriyo Hazra moves through the different corners of the year to check out their performances in the past 12 Months
Hope people will be interested in Aiyaary's message: Sidharth Malhotra
Bollywood actor Sidharth Malhotra is busy in promoting his next film 'Aiyaary' in different parts of the country. IBNS correspondent Souvik Ghosh tracks him.
Bob Biswas struck a chord with the audience: Saswata Chatterjee
A powerhouse in Bengali cinema, Saswata Chatterjee took the nation by storm when he played the cold-blooded contract killer Bob Biswas in Kahaani. He has since landed roles in Bollywood like essaying one in Anurag Basus Ranbir-Katrina starrer Jagga Jasoos. But the actor feels he hasn't quite lived up to the 'Bob mania' in a conversation with IBNS-TWF Correspondent Sudipto Maity
Firangi portrays lighter side of Indian society before 1947: Kapil Sharma
Stand-up comedian Kapil Sharma, who made his Bollywood debut with Kis Kisko Pyaar Karoon in 2015, returns to big screen with period film 'Firangi' releasing on Dec 1. IBNS/TWF correspondent Souvik Ghosh tracks him during promotion
Playing Netaji was game changing experience: Rajkummar Rao
Actor Rajkummar Rao, who has earned appreciations for his acting in films like 'Aligarh', 'Behen Hogi Teri', 'Trapped', and India's Oscar entry 'Newton', plays none other than Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose in the web series Bose: Dead/Alive. IBNS/TWF correspondent Souvik Ghosh interacts with him during his visit to Kolkata
Radio ga ga
Vidya Balan is busy promoting her new movie Tumhari Sulu where she portrays the role of a Radio Jockey. But who are these people behind the scene? How do they go about their talkathons? Sudipto Maity goes behind the voice- based industry
ReelLife Film Festival 2017 ends offering hope for greenhorns
Kolkata, Oct 28 (IBNS) ReelLife Film Festival 2017, a festival of short films and documentaries organised by Creazione Production, a newly launched group of film lovers and production house offering a platform to the promising greenhorns, concluded recently here on Oct 25 with the event witnessing enthusiastic participation by the young filmmakers.
What we play in Jia and Jia are not us: Kalki Koechlin-Richa Chadda
Bollywood film Jia and Jia promises a rare story line, centred on a road trip by two young girls. Lead actors of the film, Kalki Koechlin and Richa Chadda speak exclusively to IBNS-TWF correspondent Souvik Ghosh.
Kalki Koechlin, Richa Chaddha, Arslan Goni promote Jia aur Jia in Kolkata
Kolkata, Oct 12 (IBNS): Bollywood actors, Kalki Koechlin and Richa Chaddha, flew down to the city on Wednesday to promote their upcoming film Jia aur Jia.
Chef's character is similar to me: Saif Ali Khan
Bollywood actor Saif Ali Khan's new film Chef, an adaptation of an American film with the same title, released on last Friday. The actor spoke about the film, his acting career and other issues during the promotional activities. TWF-IBNS correspondent Souvik Ghosh tracks him.
Bollywood's small town winners
Bollywood is known for making extravaganzas, full of glamour and glitz in larger than life canvases. But of late, its the simple stories set in small towns that are making news- and money, finds Shoma A Chatterji
I want to tell positive stories: Village Rockstars director Rima Das
Just two movies old, director Rima Das is one for the future, reckon veteran film critics. Her movie Village Rockstars garnered lavish praise at the recently concluded Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF). IBNS Canada's Suman Das and Sudipto Maity find out what makes the filmmaker from Assam, whose first film was Antardrishti (Man with the Binoculars, 2016), tick. Excerpts:
Script helped Mark and Vinnie say yes to Human Traces
Hobbit actor Mark Mitchinson and newbie Vinnie Bennett share a few things in common. For a start, they both starred in the Kiwi psychological thriller Human Traces. However, both the actors hail the script of the film as the deciding factor for them to give the nod. IBNS Canada's Suman Das and Sudipto Maity catch the two together at the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF), where the duo was busy promoting the movie.
Matt Damon was always the first choice for Suburbicon: George Clooney
George Clooney is not only a champion actor, a Hollywood sex symbol and a movie maker but a noted humanitarian too, advocating rights. IBNS Canada's Suman Das aided by Sudipto Maity catch up with the Hollywood megastar at the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF), where he is busy promoting his new directional venture Suburbicon.
Most important base of a film is always story: Ajay Devgn
Bollywood actor Ajay Devgn is busy in promoting his new film Baadshaho in different parts of the country. IBNS correspondent Souvik Ghosh tracks him ahead of the release on Sept 1.
Relationship is still old seven course meal for me : Shah Rukh Khan
The Badshaah of Bollywood, Shah Rukh Khan was at his quirky best discussing his new film and relationships now and then. TWF-IBNS correspondent Shilpa Salwan listens to the King of Romance
Working with strong people push me to excel: Huma Qureshi
Bollywood actress Huma Qureshi is busy promoting her upcoming film Partition: 1947 directed by Gurinder Chadha. IBNS-TWF correspondent Souvik Ghosh catches up
'Sexual desire of women seeped naturally in Lipstick Under My Burkha'
Sex, sizzle, bomb item titillation and short forms like TNC (thigh, navel, cleavage) are words inserted into the English lexicon purely when the female is the object and men, the subject. But the young Alankrita Srivastava, who has directed Lipstick Under My Burkha has turned the tables on this patriarchal mindset. In a frank one-to-one with Shoma A Chatterji, she opens up
I was forced to stay away for illness: Mithun Chakraborty
Away from public life for a long time owing to his ill-health, 80s disco sensation Mithun Chakrabortyis back to the studio floors. IBNS-TWF correspondent Sanjib Guha catches up with the National Award winning actor in Mumbai
Me and Katrina can amuse and entertain each other: Ranbir Kapoor
Bollywood actors Ranbir Kapoor and Katrina Kaif are now busy promoting their upcoming film Jagga Jasoos. The two actors speak on their personal chemistry. IBNS-TWF correspondent Souvik Ghosh tracks them
My daughters have very determined mindsets: Sridevi
On the eve of the release of her 300th film Mom, which is a home production, Bollywood goddess Sridevi opens up, shyly as usual. Shoma A. Chatterji shares the experience
I have never been uni dimensional: Arijit Dutta on his success mantra
The Managing Director of Priya Entertainments Pvt Ltd, Arijit Dutta is a man of man hats. In a recent conversation with IBNS, the entrepreneur-actor enlists traits which makes him successful.
Acting does not follow any formula: Soumitra Chatterjee
Soumitra Chatterjee is a living icon of Indian cinema not only because of his work in 14 films directed by Satyajit Ray but also because of his excellence in several forms of creative expressions. Now he is being bestowed with Frances highest civilian award, Legion dHonneur. He is the first Indian actor to be so honoured so. Shoma A. Chatterji in a tete a tete with the veteran actor
Organic chemistry between me and Sushant a pleasant surprise: Kriti Sanon
Bollywood actress Kriti Sanon who is promoting her film Raabta in different cities speaks to IBNS correspondent Souvik Ghosh
I became a star the day I dropped out of college to pursue my passion: Sushant Singh Rajput
Buoyed up by the success of his last release MS Dhoni: The Untold Story (2016), actor Sushant Singh Rajput has now focused all his energy on the promotion of his next big ticket film Raabta, scheduled to release onJune 9. During an exclusive interview with IBNS-TWF correspondent, Mohnish Singh, in a plush room of T-Series' office in Mumbai, the actor talks about his forthcoming film, his relationship status and how does he react to various media stories which keep floating around all the time
Failures teach you the valuable lessons that success doesnt: Shraddha Kapoor
Shraddha Kapoor is looking forward to her next film Half Girlfriend. As the film races towards its release, IBNS-TWF correspondent Mohnish Singh sits down with the pretty actress for a heart-warming interaction. Here are the excerpts...
I don't want my films to be misinterpreted: Arjun Kapoor
Arjun Kapoor began his career as an assistant director on Dharma Productions' 'Kal Ho Naa Ho' (2003), and entered the filmdom as an actor with Yash Raj Films' 'Ishaqzaade' (2012) and went on to prove his acting prowess with a string of commercially successful films like '2 States', 'Gunday' (2014) and 'Ki & Ka' (2016). Ahead of the release of Half Girlfriend, which is an official adaption of Chetan Bhagats hit novel of the same name, he speaks to IBNS-TWF correspondent Mohnish Singh
Upcoming film Sin Sister is a psychological thriller with deep mystery around twin sisters
Kolkata, May 04 (IBNS) Filming of the upcoming Bengali feature film Sin Sister began from April 26 with the movie touted to be a dark psychological thriller, full of mystery around a pair of identical twin sisters.
We are living in a very dangerous world: Raveena Tandon
Raveena Tandon, one of the leading actresses from the 90s, returns to films after a hiatus. The stylish and self-assured actress who was last seen in a cameo in Anurag Kashyap's flick Bombay Velvet makes a comeback with a gritty tale of revenge titled Maatr In a freewheeling chat with IBNS-TWF correspondent Mohnish Singh, the actress opens up about her character in the film and lots more.
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