As the end credits rolled, we hugged and cried: Anasuya and Omara share crowning Cannes moments
Anasuya Sengupta, who earned the best actress award at the Cannes 2024 for her role in Bulgarian filmmaker Konstantin Bojanov's The Shameless, was joined by her co-star Omara from the Hindi film at the 30th Kolkata International Film Festival (KIFF) where the flick was screened. IBNS-TWF correspondent Souvik Ghosh speaks to the duo on a cosy winter evening. Excerpts...
My Melbourne is a relatable film which I helmed instead of directing: Imtiaz Ali
Bollywood's celebrated director Imtiaz Ali is one of the four filmmakers who contributed to the making of My Melbourne, an anthology of four stories about sexuality, gender, disability and race which was screened at the 30th Kolkata International Film Festival (KIFF) last week. IBNS-TWF correspondent Souvik Ghosh speaks to Imtiaz amid his busy day-long schedule featuring a tram ride in the city and indulging in taste buds. Excerpts...
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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
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.
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."
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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...
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...
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.
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.
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
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'.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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