Alive India in Concert celebrates 10th season with Sunidhi Chauhan's performance in Bengaluru

Alive India in Concert celebrates 10th season with Sunidhi Chauhan's performance in Bengaluru

Alive India in Concert marked a milestone 10th season with a spectacular show featuring Bollywood powerhouse Sunidhi Chauhan in her first-ever ticketed "I Am Home" concert.

by TRANS WORLD FEATURES November 05, 2024

Thama: Ayushmann Khurrana, Rashmika Mandanna join Dinesh Vijan's horror-comedy universe

Thama: Ayushmann Khurrana, Rashmika Mandanna join Dinesh Vijan's horror-comedy universe

Mumbai : Prominent actors Ayushmann Khurrana and Rashmika Mandanna will be featuring in film producer Dinesh Vijan's next horror-comedy project, Thama.

by Trans World Features October 31, 2024

Narayan, Narayan: Why Jeevan is bigger than Sean Connery as James Bond

Narayan, Narayan: Why Jeevan is bigger than Sean Connery as James Bond

Would you believe, Jeevan played Narad Muni in 61 films? As his son, Kiran Kumar, points out in senior journalist Roshmila Bhattacharya’s book, Bad Men: Bollywood’s Iconic Villains, it is an unprecedented feat, which no other actor can boast of, not even Sean Connery as James Bond.

by TRANS WORLD FEATURES October 24, 2024

How Salim Khans advice helped Kiran Kumar make a comeback to Bollywood

How Salim Khans advice helped Kiran Kumar make a comeback to Bollywood

Born Deepak Dhar, Kiran Kumar who adopted his mother’s name Kiran for the screen, was the head boy and captain of the cricket team at his alma mater, Daly College. Even though he grew up far away from Mumbai, kept away from the arc lights by his father, actor Jeevan, showbiz eventually beckoned.

by TRANS WORLD FEATURES October 18, 2024

Maggie Smith, Oscar-winning British stage and screen star known for Harry Potter and Downton Abbey, dies at 89

Maggie Smith, Oscar-winning British stage and screen star known for Harry Potter and Downton Abbey, dies at 89

Two-time Oscar-winning-actor Maggie Smith, who touched hearts of millions with her performance as the stern Professor McGonagall in the 'Harry Potter' movie franchise and the tart-tongued Dowager Countess on 'Downton Abbey,' died Friday. She was 89.

by TRANS WORLD FEATURES September 28, 2024

Kolkata Sings for KK concert postponed to December amid protests over RG Kar horror, singer Supratiek Ghosh announces

Kolkata Sings for KK concert postponed to December amid protests over RG Kar horror, singer Supratiek Ghosh announces

Supratiek Ghosh, the lead singer and composer of Bengaluru-based band Aurko, announced the rescheduling of the "Kolkata Sings for KK" concert, to Dec 28 at Science City. The concert was scheduled to be held on Sunday.

by Trans World Features August 25, 2024

Renuka was empowering me in some strange way: Anasuya Sengupta

Renuka was empowering me in some strange way: Anasuya Sengupta

 Anasuya Sengupta is the production designer-turned actor from Goa who has made history at the 2024 Cannes Film Festival by bagging the Best Actress Award in the Un Certain Regard Award category. She is the first ever Indian to have bagged this award, for her performance in The Shameless. In a chat with Shoma A. Chatterji she talks about her life so far

by TRANS WORLD FEATURES July 17, 2024

Triptii Dimri on Bad Newz: I found comedy a difficult genre

Triptii Dimri on Bad Newz: I found comedy a difficult genre

Bollywood's new heartthrob Triptii Dimri, who has turned out to be the "national crush" on internet post Animal success, is back on the silver screen with Bad Newz, where she starred alongside Vicky Kaushal and Ammy Virk. In the run up to the film's release on July 19, Triptii speaks to the media at an event on the film, co-stars and her Bollywood journey so far... IBNS-TWFcorrespondent Souvik Ghosh writes 

by TRANS WORLD FEATURES July 17, 2024

Aamir Khan: After failures, every minute is spent on finding where we go wrong

Aamir Khan: After failures, every minute is spent on finding where we go wrong

Thirtysix years is a long, long time to sustain oneself in the fickle world of Bollywood. Aamir Khan stepped into this world even before the term “Bollywood” became a global buzzword. And he has stayed on, with peaks and craters, accepting them as they came, reinventing, and venturing into producing films he believes in. In a one-to- one with our correspondent Shoma A Chatterji , he opens up on his future plans.

by TRANS WORLD FEATURES May 20, 2024

Bollywood actor Kareena Kapoor Khan receives legal notice for using the word 'Bible' in her pregnancy memoir title

Bollywood actor Kareena Kapoor Khan receives legal notice for using the word 'Bible' in her pregnancy memoir title

Bollywood actor Kareena Kapoor Khan has received a legal notice for using the word 'Bible' in her pregnancy memoir named "Kareena Kapoor Khan's Pregnancy Bible."

by Trans World Features May 11, 2024

Chunky Panday breaks silence on Ananya Panday's rumoured relationship with Aditya Roy Kapur

Chunky Panday breaks silence on Ananya Panday's rumoured relationship with Aditya Roy Kapur

Mumbai : Bollywood veteran Chunky Panday has reacted to her daughter Ananya Panday's rumoured relationship with Aditya Roy Kapur in a recent interview.

by Trans World Features April 23, 2024

NEZ International Film Festival focuses on independent cinema in 9th edition, special focus on European filmmakers

NEZ International Film Festival focuses on independent cinema in 9th edition, special focus on European filmmakers

The NEZ International Film Festival (NIFF) is set to showcase independent cinema from across the world with a special focus on European filmmakers this year.

by TRANS WORLD FEATURES March 28, 2024

Aamir Khan on Sitaare Zameen Par: Trying to release it on Christmas 2024

Aamir Khan on Sitaare Zameen Par: Trying to release it on Christmas 2024

Mumbai: Bollywood actor Aamir Khan has given an update about his next release, titled as Sitaare Zameen Par.

by Trans World Features February 28, 2024

What is the meaning of Akaay, the name of Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma's baby boy?

What is the meaning of Akaay, the name of Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma's baby boy?

Mumbai: India's celebrity couple Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma became proud parents for the second time giving birth to their son on February 15.

by Trans World Features February 21, 2024

Hrithik Roshan-Deepika Padukone's 'Fighter': 'Sher Khul Gaye' song to be out tomorrow

Hrithik Roshan-Deepika Padukone's 'Fighter': 'Sher Khul Gaye' song to be out tomorrow

Mumbai: Bollywood superstars Hrithik Roshan and Deepika Padukone starrer 'Fighter' will get its song 'Sher Khul Gaye' released on Friday.

by Trans World Features December 14, 2023

I saw a person in Sunny Leone in an interview which amazed me enough to cast her for Kennedy: Anurag Kashyap at KIFF

I saw a person in Sunny Leone in an interview which amazed me enough to cast her for Kennedy: Anurag Kashyap at KIFF

After multiple international film festivals including the prestigious Cannes, filmmaker Anurag Kashyap's neo-noir film Kennedy was screened at the 29th Kolkata International Film Festival (KIFF) at packed cinema hall in West Bengal film centre Nandan on Sunday. Anurag opens up on the film and his style of work in an interaction with IBNS-TWF correspondent Souvik Ghosh in Kolkata. Read...

by Trans World Features December 12, 2023

Open to good films but don't want to be lost in a crowd: Mimi Chakraborty on Bollywood journey

Open to good films but don't want to be lost in a crowd: Mimi Chakraborty on Bollywood journey

Actress-parliamentarian Mimi Chakraborty, a premier member of the Bengali film industry, made her Bollywood debut with Nandita Roy-Shiboprosad Mukherjee's Shastry Virudh Shastry, the Hindi remake of the director duo's 2017 Bengali movie Posto. In an interview with IBNS-TWF correspondent Souvik Ghosh, Mimi shares her journey from Kolkata to Mumbai, her experience of starring alongside Paresh Rawal and more...

by Trans World Features November 24, 2023

Singing sensation Taylor Swift runs into  Travis Kelce's arms at the end of Buenos Aires concert, kisses him passionately

Singing sensation Taylor Swift runs into Travis Kelce's arms at the end of Buenos Aires concert, kisses him passionately

Taylor Swift set flaming couple goals after she left the audience charmed at a concert in Buenos Aires when she ran towards NFL player Travis Kelce to plant a steamy passionate kiss on his lips.

by Trans World Features November 14, 2023

Katrina Kaif, Vicky Kaushal celebrate Diwali at home. See pictures

Katrina Kaif, Vicky Kaushal celebrate Diwali at home. See pictures

Mumbai: Bollywood superstar Katrina Kaif and her actor husband Vicky Kaushal celebrated festival Diwali at home, the couple posted a picture on social media.

by Trans World Features November 13, 2023

Portraying the Best Man: Vickey Kaushal on playing Field Marshal Sam Manekshaw

Portraying the Best Man: Vickey Kaushal on playing Field Marshal Sam Manekshaw

Vicky Kaushal needs no introduction today. From a blink-and-you-miss-him role in Anurag Kashyap’s Gangs of Wasseypur to critically acclaimed Masaan,  bagging two Filmfare Awards and the National Award for Best Actor for Uri – The Surgical Strike, he has come a long way indeed. In a one-to-one chat with Shoma A. Chatterji, he talks about his most ambitious project,  the title role in Sam Bahadur, a biopic on the legendary Field Marshal Sam Manekshaw directed by Meghna  Gulzar

by Trans World Features November 11, 2023

My friend, you are gone much too soon: Salma Hayek remembers Matthew Perry

My friend, you are gone much too soon: Salma Hayek remembers Matthew Perry

Salma Hayek remembered her former co-star Matthew Perry and said she will continue to cherish his 'silliness' and 'lovely heart'.

by Trans World Features October 31, 2023

Koffee With Karan: Ranveer Singh narrates experience of his first meeting with Deepika Padukone

Koffee With Karan: Ranveer Singh narrates experience of his first meeting with Deepika Padukone

Mumbai: The beloved couch is back with its most loved and versatile host Karan Johar as Hotstar Specials’ 'Koffee with Karan' returns for its eighth season.

by Trans World Features October 26, 2023

I never watch my own films, says Victor Banerjee who plays  late Prez Pranab Mukherjee inspired role in new film

I never watch my own films, says Victor Banerjee who plays late Prez Pranab Mukherjee inspired role in new film

Victor Banerjee is internationally known as an actor par excellence, including for his role in David Lean’s A Passage to India, as well as a talented documentary filmmaker.  He was recently in Kolkata at the launch of his Bengali film Raktabeej.  Shoma A. Chatterji meets him for tete a tete

by Trans World Features October 24, 2023

Paris Hilton is enjoying her baby's first trip to New York City, check out her images

Paris Hilton is enjoying her baby's first trip to New York City, check out her images

Fashion icon Paris Hilton is currently enjoying her time with baby Phoenix who is visiting New York City for the first time.

by Trans World Features October 20, 2023

National Film Awards: Legendary actor Waheeda Rehman conferred with Dada Saheb Phalke Award; Kriti Sanon, Alia Bhatt, Allu Arjun receive Best Actor Award

National Film Awards: Legendary actor Waheeda Rehman conferred with Dada Saheb Phalke Award; Kriti Sanon, Alia Bhatt, Allu Arjun receive Best Actor Award

New Delhi: President Droupadi Murmu awarded legendary actress Waheeda Rehman the prestigious Dada Saheb Phalke Award, the highest recognition in Indian cinema, at the 69th National Film Awards ceremony held at the Vigyan Bhawan in New Delhi on Tuesday.

by Trans World Features October 18, 2023

IGNCAs film 'Looking for Challan' bags National Film Award

IGNCAs film 'Looking for Challan' bags National Film Award

New Delhi: 'Looking for Challan', a poignant film produced by the Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts (IGNCA) and directed by  Bappa Ray, clinched the coveted National Award  in the 'Best Investigative Film' category.

by Trans World Features October 17, 2023

Shahid Kapoor, Kriti Sanon starrer untitled film to release in 2024 Valentine's week

Shahid Kapoor, Kriti Sanon starrer untitled film to release in 2024 Valentine's week

Mumbai : Bollywood stars Shahid Kapoor and Kriti Sanon features together as an onscreen romantic pair for the first time in a Hindi film, which is yet to be titled.

by Trans World Features October 03, 2023

The world needs to be aware of the struggles faced by the transgender people: Deepa Mehta

The world needs to be aware of the struggles faced by the transgender people: Deepa Mehta

Caught between duty and self-determination, Sirat Taneja, a transgender woman of Delhi, has to lead a dual life. At home, she has to act as her conservative mother’s son,  while outside,  she can be a woman enjoying with her friends. She also works in a government office. The documentary I Am Sirat  is a collaborative effort between  Canada-based transnational filmmaker Deepa Mehta and Taneja focusing on the troubling and complex duality of this existence. After the Red Carpet event at the Toronto International Film Festival recently, TWF correspondent Asha Bajaj met with Deepa Mehta and Sirat Taneja to discuss the documentary

by Trans World Features September 30, 2023

Sourav Ganguly biopic: Former skipper says Ayushmann Khurrana likely to play him on screen

Sourav Ganguly biopic: Former skipper says Ayushmann Khurrana likely to play him on screen

Kolkata: Bollywood actor Ayushmann Khurrana is likely to play Sourav Ganguly in the latter's upcoming biopic, the former Indian cricket captain said on Thursday.

by Trans World Features September 29, 2023

Michael Gambon, who played Dumbledore in Harry Potter movies, dies at 82

Michael Gambon, who played Dumbledore in Harry Potter movies, dies at 82

London: Renowned actor Michael Gambon, widely recognized for his iconic portrayal of Hogwarts headmaster Albus Dumbledore in six out of the eight 'Harry Potter' films, passed away at the age of 82, according to his publicist's announcement on Thursday, September 28.

by Trans World Features September 28, 2023