Boxer, directed by Sanjoy Bardhan, is slated for an early January release

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.

by IBNS December 27, 2017

2017: Bollywood star spotting

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

by Trans World Features December 27, 2017

Hope people will be interested in Aiyaary's message: Sidharth Malhotra

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.

by Trans World Features December 20, 2017

Bob Biswas struck a chord with the audience: Saswata Chatterjee

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

by Trans World Features December 19, 2017

Firangi portrays lighter side of Indian society before 1947: Kapil Sharma

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

by IBNS December 01, 2017

Playing Netaji was game changing experience: Rajkummar Rao

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

by Trans World Features (TWF) November 21, 2017

Radio  ga ga

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

by Trans World Features (TWF) November 16, 2017

ReelLife Film Festival 2017 ends offering hope for greenhorns

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.

by IBNS October 28, 2017

What we play in Jia and Jia are not us: Kalki Koechlin-Richa Chadda

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.

by Trans World Features (TWF) October 14, 2017

Kalki Koechlin, Richa Chaddha, Arslan Goni promote Jia aur Jia in Kolkata

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.

by IBNS October 12, 2017

Chef's character is similar to me: Saif Ali Khan

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.

by Trans World Features (TWF) October 12, 2017

Bollywood's small town winners

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

by Trans World Features (TWF) September 23, 2017

I want to tell positive stories: Village Rockstars director Rima Das

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:

by Trans World Features (TWF) September 23, 2017

Script helped Mark and Vinnie say yes to Human Traces

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.

by Trans World Features (TWF) September 18, 2017

Matt Damon was always the first choice for Suburbicon: George Clooney

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.

by Trans World Features (TWF) September 12, 2017

Most important base of a film is always story: Ajay Devgn

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.

by Trans World Features September 05, 2017

Relationship is still old seven course meal for me : Shah Rukh Khan

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

by Trans World Features August 12, 2017

Working with strong people push me to excel: Huma Qureshi

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

by Trans World Features/IBNS July 31, 2017

 'Sexual desire of women seeped naturally in Lipstick Under My Burkha'

'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

by Trans World Features (TWF) July 21, 2017

I was forced to stay away for illness: Mithun Chakraborty

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

by Trans World Features (TWF) July 17, 2017

Me and Katrina can amuse and entertain each other: Ranbir Kapoor

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

by Trans World Features (TWF) July 13, 2017

My daughters have very determined mindsets: Sridevi

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

by Trans World Features/IBNS June 29, 2017

I have never been uni dimensional: Arijit Dutta on his success mantra

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.

by IBNS June 26, 2017

Acting does not follow any formula: Soumitra Chatterjee

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

by Trans World Features/IBNS June 14, 2017

Organic chemistry between me and Sushant  a pleasant surprise: Kriti Sanon

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

by Trans World Features/IBNS June 07, 2017

I became a star the day I dropped out of college to pursue my passion: Sushant Singh Rajput

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

by Trans World Features (TWF) May 25, 2017

Failures teach you the valuable lessons that success doesnt:  Shraddha Kapoor

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...

by Trans World Features (TWF) May 11, 2017

I don't want my films to be misinterpreted: Arjun Kapoor

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

by Trans World Features (TWF) May 09, 2017

Upcoming film Sin Sister is a psychological thriller with deep mystery around twin sisters

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.

by IBNS May 04, 2017

We are living in a very dangerous world: Raveena Tandon

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.

by Trans World Features April 24, 2017