Paoli, Parambrata to feature in Tathagata Banerjee's Mondobasar Golpo
Kolkata, May 25 (IBNS) Actress Paoli Dam will feature alongside Parambrata Chatterjee and Kaushik Sen in director Tathagata Banerjee's Mondobasar Golpo.
My audience is my best critic: Divya Dutta
Divya Duttas acting career spans four distinct industries. Having acted in Hindi, English and Punjabi cinema, she has seen many genres of roles. Having shot to national acclaim after playing Shabbo in 'Veer Zara', she has been nominated for and won many prestigious awards. Back in news for her recently released Traffic, she tells TWF correspondent Jaideep Pandey that Veer Zaara was a turning point is her career
I am thrilled being directed by Aditya Chopra: Ranveer Singh
Ranveer Singh, who is now shooting for Aditya Chopra's Befikre, is unfazed about all the attention around him and is focusing only on acting. He spoke to TWF correspondent Gaurav Sharma on films, life, his favourite directors and more
Fanning frenzy
Shah Rukh Khans film Fan raises significant questions on the behaviour of fans but fails to tackle the moot question, feels Shoma A. Chatterji, citing what psychologists say about idol worshipping
Kolkata film maker sets second Cannes date
Kolkata, Apr 29 (IBNS) Moumita Mondal, a Kolkata based filmmaker , is set to fly down to Cannes for the screening of her second short film Adieu.
Kolkata corporate communicator excited about Cannes date for role in short film
Kolkata, Apr 21 (IBNS) Mahul Brahma, a Kolkata-based senior editor tuned corporate communicator, is on cloud nine these days. He is soon to fly down to Cannes Film Festival for his role in a short film by a Delhi based banker friend, which has been for screening in one of the most prestigious film festivals of the world.
Gauhar, the path-breaker
Gauhar, a play, was recently staged in Kolkata organised jointly by Master Minds Theatre and Weavers Studio, Kolkata, bringing alive the history of recorded music in India on the one hand, and the story of a woman whose life seems like pages out of a film script. Shoma A. Chatterji reports
Darkness behind the candle
The shocking incident of suicide by TV star Pratyusha Banerjee, 24, has led to a lot of soul-searching as to why celebrities put a full-stop to their lives despite success in their fields. Shoma A. Chatterji probes
I was waiting for the right script: Tiger Shroff
His debut film Heropanti released almost two years ago. Since then Tiger Shroff has not been heard much. The actor, who prefers to go slow and wait for the right script, will be seen next in Baaghi - A Rebel for Love, alongside Shraddha Kapoor. Shroff spoke to TWF correspondent Gaurav Sharma on his new films, martial art, his future projects and more
Attracted to real-life characters: Randeep Hooda
Randeep Hooda isnt seen in too many films but every time his film hits the theatre, critics and the audience sit up and take note of his performance. Next, he will be seen in Sarabjit, a biopic made on Sarabjit Singh who was imprisoned in Pakistan on spying charges. Hooda spoke to TWF Correspondent Gaurav Sharma on his choice of films, acting and other passions
A Change in the offing
With more prominent roles and screen time, actors of Indian origin are finally taking centre stage in American TV shows and films, says Candice Yacono, a writer based in southern California
Surprised Rocky Handsome got A certificate: John Abraham
John Abraham hasnt had a big release in some time. And that certainly has made the actor impatient. He is eagerly waiting for his upcoming film Rocky Handsome. The actor spoke to TWF correspondent Gaurav Sharma
The law-keepers on screen
Prakash Jhas Jai Gangaajal sees Priyanka Chopra, currently much in news, as a high-ranking police officer. While finding her depiction rather unconvincing, Shoma A. Chatterji tries to look more critically at the men and women in police force as portrayed in Hindi cinema
Great honour to be compared with Suchitra Sen: Raima Sen
Raima Sen Dev Burman is setting a record of sorts with her balancing act between Bollywood and Kolkata. Where does she find her comfort zone? How does she pick and choose between and among films? On the eve of the release of her Hindi film Bollywood Diaries, she talks about her career with TWF correspondent Shoma A. Chatterji
Brilliant is understatement for Kareena: Arjun Kapoor
Arjun Kapoor hasnt had a release in sometime but is ready with his upcoming film Ki And Ka. In the meantime, he also made his television debut as the host of the stunt-based reality show Khatron Ke Khiladi. The actor in conversation with TWF correspondent Gaurav Sharma
Saala Khadoos most physically challenging role for me: Madhavan
Saala Khadoos has been a very big and risky leap for Madhavan who has been seen as a good boy in many earlier films. He has also produced the film with others. But let him unspool the story himself says TWF correspondent Shoma A. Chatterji.
Dustin Hoffman was to play lead in English Wazir: Farhan
While his separation from his wife Adhuna is trending in media and social circles as the latest celebrity break-up, Farhan Akhtar was seen recently in Wazir pitted against none other than Amitabh Bachchan. A new Farhan who is distanced from his role in Rock On speaks to TWF correspondent Shoma A Chatterji
I am a true patriot: Akshay Kumar
He is one of the most bankable stars in Bollywood today, who unlike many of his contemporaries does multiple films a year. Akshay Kumars Airlift, releases on Jan 22. The actor speaks to TWF Correspondent Gaurav Sharma on his choice of films, patriotism, discipline and more
Box-office means nothing to me: Rajat Kapoor
He is not turned on by box-office, but by quality films. The suave actor that he is, Rajat Kapoor feels that most cinema in India is bad. In Kolkata during the premiere of his stage production What is Done is Done (a comic adaptation of Macbeth), Kapoor chats with IBNS-TWF correspondent Sudipto Maity
My responsibility is to my characters: Deepika Padukone
2015 in Bollywood is said to be the year of the heroine with some of the hits riding on their strong performances. Among the it girls who have made a change from the hero-centric films is Deepika Padukone, talking openly about her phase of depression and yet managing to deliver hit films one after another. Shoma A. Chatterji meets her for a tete a tete
Still there are miles to go: Priyanka Chopra
Priyanka Chopra is in an enviable position. On the one hand, she is said to be the sexiest sizzler on television a la Quantico in the US, on the other, she moves towards slipping under the historical fiction of Bajirao Mastani. TWF correspondent Shoma A Chatterji in conversation with her
Humour makes the life go around: Shahrukh Khan
His recent tryst in celluloid 'Dilwale', an upcoming cinematic venture 'Fan', the remark of 'Intolerance' and his love for Bengal; were among the few things that 'Badshah' of Bollywood, Shahrukh Khan talked about when he was in the City of Joy recently with Kajol. TWF/IBNS correspondent Toorssa Banerjee catches up with the King Khan in Kolkata
Bollywood 2015: Star-spotting
As the year almost draws to a close, TWF correspondent Supriyo Hazra looks back how the leading stars of the dazzling B-town fared in the past 12 months
IDENTITY creates waves in film fests, makers discuss pocket-sized film format
Kolkata, Dec 19 (IBNS) Ankit Aditya, the young maker of IDENTITY, which won Jury award at the 4th Delhi Shorts International Film Festival 2015, says pocket sized feature film is the in thing with the gradual emergence of digital media and small theatre screenings.
Identity creates waves in film fests
Kolkata, Dec 18 (IBNS) The young maker of 'Identity', which won Jury award at the 4th Delhi Shorts International Film Festival 2015, Ankit Aditya said pocket sized feature film is the new in thing with the gradual emergence of digital media and small theatre screenings.
An actor needs to understand the character: Nawazuddin
From an aspiring actor who arrives broke in Bollywood to todays one of most respected performers, Nawazuddin Siddiqui has indeed travelled a long way. Shoma A. Chatterji probes what makes him tick
First look of Pijus Saha's upcoming film 'Beparoyaa' unveiled
Kolkata, Dec 7 (IBNS) The man who gave Subhoshree, Soham and Ankush to the Tollywood industry , Pijus Saha, is making a comeback after a hiatus of 4 years with the biggest entertainer of 2016 Beparoyaa.
My method of acting is real life inspired: Irrfan Khan
Irrfan Khan is a name that needs no introduction now. Be it the sun-burnt bandit in Pan Singh Tomar or the lonely widower in The Lunchbox, he has never failed to create magic with his art. Jaideep Pandey interviews the masterful artist
Adil Hussain: In love with the craft of acting
Tall, dark and handsome. Doesnt that sound like the hero walking out of the pages of an M & B potboiler? Perhaps, but theres much more to actor Adil Hussain than this image. He is an alumnus of the National School of Drama where he teaches too. Shoma A. Chatterji in a tte--tte with the actor with an attitude
Shahrukh-Kajol: Yesterday once more
Rohit Shetty's Dilwale is scheduled for an all-India release on Dec 18. The biggest attraction of the new film is that it brings back the electrically charged combine of Shahrukh Khan-Kajol five years after My Name is Khan and 20 years after they set the screen on fire with their love chemistry in Dilwale Dulhaniya Le Jaayenge. The big question is will this film set the screen on fire again. Shoma A. Chatterji raises the curtain a little.
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