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With his very first feature film Lady of the Lake Haoban Paban Kumar has won the Rajat Kamal at the recent National Film Awards. It was cited as the Best Film on Environment Conservation and Preservation. Shoma A. Chatterji in conversation with the producer-director from Manipur
I fell in love with cinema when I was a kid: Rajumar Rao
Rajkumar Rao is currently in the news for his work in Vikramaditya Motwanes sleeper hit Trapped. Among his forthcoming films is Newton that premiered at the Berlinale to a standing ovation. Shoma A. Chatterji in conversation with the versatile actor
All achievements dimmed in comparison to what I felt when I gave birth to Adira: Rani Mukherji
Rani Mukerji took a break from the life she knew to concentrate on the life she made Adira. She was immersed in motherhood, and movies were nowhere in the picture. Now that the queen has committed to a film, she is coming out of her self-imposed exile. As she talks about her husband, I cant help but marvel at her fairytale marriage. Its a coming together of two very different people and they make it work, without making it seem like work. As she returns to the set to shoot her next film Hichki, she talks about what drove her back to work (her hubby), what drives her to act (the love of her fans) and what she dreads (not giving her best to her work). Read on for excerpts....
I am more greedy than ambitious: Priyadarshan
For a man who began writing his first script at 19 and directed his first film when he was 22, filmmaker Priyadarshan never ceases to surprise with his durability. He also takes brief breaks into what he terms as socially conscious cinema. The prolific director in conversation with Shoma A. Chatterji on his yet to be released films like Sila Samayangalil which is about AIDS and the stigma surrounding it.
Patience is a virtue in entertainment and glamour world says Deshaa Nandi
Model turned actress Deshaa Nandi says patience is a virtue that helps one to survive in the showbiz industry, overpowering cut throat competition. She talks about her career, her switch-over from small to big screen and how men make better friends than women, in a candid conversation with IBNS correspondent Tanushree Sen.
If pure artists get together for a jugalbandi it's magical:Badshah
Indian Rapper Badshah with hits like Abhi To Party Suru Hui Hai, Kala Chasma, The Humma Song, DJwale Babu, was in Kolkata to speak on his association with Royal Stag Barrel Select MTV Unplugged in the sixth season of the same. IBNS-TWF correspondent Shilpa Salwan caught up
Filmfare announces 2nd edition of Jio Filmfare Awards 2017 (East)
Kolkata, Feb 12 (IBNS): One of the most revered film awards in the country, Filmfare Awards announced the 2nd edition of JIO Filmfare Awards 2017 (East).
Who would not be floored by Karan Johar? Shalmali Kholgade
Singing sensation, Shalmali Kholgade, who took Bollywood by storm with peppy numbers like Baby Ko Bass Pasand Hain, Balam Pichkari, Daaru Desi, Lat Lagayee and more, has taken Indian Television by storm as a judge for the Reality Show Dil Hain Hindustani. The singer shares some of her thoughts in conversation with Shabina Akhtar
'Devi' actors visitt 92.7 Big FM studio
Kolkata, Feb 8 (IBNS): Actors of upcoming film Devi visited 92.7 BIG FM studio ahead of its release.
Writing this book was therapy for me : Divya Dutta
After securing her position in Bollywood with films like Veer Zara, Aaja Nachle, Bhaag Milkha Bhaag, actress Divya Dutt writes a book on her special relation with her mother. She speaks exclusively to TWF-IBNS correspondent Shilpa Salwan at the pre - launch of her book Me and Ma, a Penguin publication
I have come out as a different person working with Hrithik: Yami Gautam
Yami Gautam, who made her debut in Hindi films back in 2012 with Vicky Donor, flew down to Kolkata recently to promote her new film Kaabil. IBNS-TWF correspondent Souvik Ghosh catches up with her
I have experienced things to believe in ghosts: Vikram Bhatt
After directing some of Bollywood's box office hit horror series like Raaz, 1920, Creature 3D, film maker Vikram Bhatt has recently ventured into directing short films, in the same genre. He speaks exclusively to TWF-IBNS correspondent Shilpa Salwan about his latest short film 'Let's Play', produced by Royal Stag Barrel Select Large Short Films
Awards do not mean good roles: Nawazuddin Siddiqui
Nawazuddin Siddiqui is one of the most acclaimed actors among the current crop today who does not mind experimenting with characterisations. While his award winning Haraamkhor has been released recently after a long hiatus besides Shahrukh Khans Raees where he plays a police officer, the actor himself is not happy with the state of things. Shoma A. Chatterji finds
Kaabil's is one of the most difficult roles I played: Hrithik Roshan
Hrithik Roshan, who is busy in promoting his upcoming film Kaabil (releasing on 25th January) in different parts of India, speaks candidly about his film, co-star and his own capabilities. IBNS correspondent Souvik Ghosh tracks him.
Bending it the gender way
For the first time perhaps in the history of film festivals in India, third gender individuals were given delegate passes to attend the screenings at the recent 22nd International Film Festival of Kerala in Thiruvananthapuram. Shoma A. Chatterji gives a ringside view.
My first comic role shocked me: Sunil Grover
Actor-comedian Sunil Grover, who is all set to hit the big screen with director Vishal Mishra's 'Coffee with D', portraying a journalist fashioned after Arnab Goswami believes that Bollywood enables him to play many vivid characters and create wonderful moments for his audience. TWF-IBNS correspondent Jaideep Pandey in a tete-e-tete with the on-screen Gutthi
Bollywood 2016: Alpha star-spotting
As the year almost draws to a close, IBNS-TWF correspondent Supriyo Hazra reviews the past 12 months to check how the leading stars of the dazzling B-town fared this year
Deepika and Priyanka representing us in such a good way in Hollywood: Anushka Sharma
Anushka Sharma bagged a dream debut with Shah Rukh Khan in Aditya Chopras Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi (2008) exactly eight years ago (December 12). Although the actor says the eight years have gone by just like that, she has had a dream run in Bollywood. This year has been especially great for her, with Sultan and Ae Dil Hai Mushkil (ADHM) topping box-office charts. Anushka talks about life, career and her personal life.
The madness in me and Sujoy still the same: Vidya Balan
While promoting Kahaani 2, actress Vidya Balan and director Sujoy Ghosh were at their vivacious, candid best, pulling each others legs talking about the film. Any signs of the supposed cold war between the two once upon a time are absolutely put to rest as the director tries to teach his actor snatches of Bengali nursery rhymes, and she mocks him with them. Excerpts from a conversation with TWF-IBNS correspondent Tanushree Sen in Kolkata
The Walk to premiere on Sony Le PLEX HD
Mumbai, Nov 18 (IBNS): Engaging real life depiction of the wire walk between the Twin Towers, Sony Le PLEX HD brings you the Indian Television Premiere of The Walk on Nov 20, 2016 at 1 PM and 9 PM.
Pdt Tarun Bhattacharya records for Sandipa Ray's forthcoming Feluda film
Kolkata, Nov 14 (IBNS): Santoor Maestro Pdt Tarun Bhattacharya recorded for filmmaker Sandipa Ray's forthcoming film as part of Feluda series 'Double Feluda'.
Performing Intimate scenes is most difficult: Sana Khan
Bollywood actress Sana Khan, who is all set to hit the big screen with Vishal Pandya's upcoming Wajah Tum Ho, believes that the movie will prove a turning point in her career and given a choice she would not even like to kiss anyone on-screen. TWF-IBNS Correspondent Jaideep Pandey in conversation with the Bigg Boss diva
TV actors do not get enough time to study a role: Hiten Tejwani
Popular TV actor Hiten Tejwani stars in the latest Bollywood horror film, Saansein. IBNS correspondent Souvik Ghosh speaks exclusively with him regarding the film and also his journey from small screen to films
Bollywood heroes: Times are a-changing
From depicting romance to anger and then to the raging revenge of the don, the Bollywood hero has changed over time. This is also because of changing values and circumstances, analyses Shoma A. Chatterji
AXN to beam American Ninja Warrior Season 6 from November 14
Mumbai, Nov 10 (IBNS): AXN will begin telecasting, for its audience in India, a new season of American Ninja Warrior, a reality show, starting Nov 14.
Increase your Hollywood Quotient with Its 9 O Talk on Sony Le PLEX HD
Mumbai, Nov 10 (IBNS): Great conversations start with great topics. Great topics come out of common interests.
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A modelling background can only help to get a few films initially, then it is all about talent: Rajneesh Duggal
Model turned actor, Rajneesh Duggal, who was in Kolkata recently to promote his upcoming Hindi horror film, Saansein, speaks exclusively to IBNS correspondent Souvik Ghosh about his film and career.
Sony Pix to showcase Twilight PIXathon
Mumbai, Nov 4 (IBNS): Bringing the magic of this uniquelove story between a human and a vampire, Sony PIX is all set to showcase Bella Swan and Edward Cullens epic saga through a Twilight PIXathon on Nov 6, 9:00 AM onwards
Starmark, in association with Amara Muzik, hosts the music album launch of the film Kuheli
Kolkata, Oct 24 (IBNS): Starmark, in association with Amara Muzik, hosted the music album launch of the film Kuheli, recently at its South City Mall outlet in Kolkata.
Deepa Mehtas film Anatomy of Violence features Kolkata-based celebrated actor Ramanjit Kaur
Award winning theatre and film actor/director, Ramanjit Kaur, speaks about her experience of working with the internationally renowned filmmaker Deepa Mehta in 'Anatomy of Violence' in an exclusive interview with IBNS correspondent Souvik Ghosh.
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