I am aware of sexual harassment in Bollywood: Pooja Chopra
After Commando and Aiyaary, former Miss India Pooja Chopra is heading towards the release of her third feature film Babloo Bachelor, directed by Bengali filmmaker Agnidev Chatterjee. In a chat with IBNS-TWF correspondent Souvik Ghosh on the sidelines of a fashion event in the city, the actress spoke over a range of burning issues that concerns the film fraternity
I enjoy doing films like Raid: Ajay Devgn
Bollywood actor Ajay Devgn will next be seen in crime-thriller film Raid, which is scheduled to release on March 16. As the Singham actor is busy in promoting the film, IBNS correspondent Souvik Ghosh tracks him
Quotient of comedy, romance, entertainment will be high in Dil Juunglee: Taapsee Pannu
Taapsee Pannu's film Dil Juunglee is slated to release in March. As the Pink actress is busy in promoting the film, IBNS/TWF correspondent Souvik Ghosh tracks her
Corruption is the biggest disease a country can have: Manoj Bajpayee
Bollywood actor Manoj Bajpayee essays the role of an army colonel in action-thriller Aiyaary which also stars Sidharth Malhotra. As the film widely deals with scam, the actor speaks about corruption in the country in some recent interviews. IBNS/TWF correspondent Souvik Ghosh tracks him ahead of the release
Soumitra Chatterjee receives Legion of Honours from France, says 'overwhelmed'
Kolkata, Jan 31 (IBNS): Legendary Bengali actor Soumitra Chatterjee on Tuesday was conferred at a function here the Legion of Honours, the highest French civilian distinction, by Alexandre Ziegler, Ambassador of France to India.
Unheard of celluloid stories
Films made in rare languages of India are even rarer in the film festival circuit. But these films tell tales of lands and communities that are part of the rich diversity of the country. The Kolkata International Film Festival has been showcasing some of these little-known films for the last two years. Ranjita Biswas reports
From glamour to boldness, all we see through Dabboo Ratnani's eyes in 2018
Fashion photographer Dabboo Ratnani has once hit the headlines early in 2018 with the magic of his clicks. Trying to live up to the expectations, his crafted pictures can grab eyeballs as they contain not only glamour and beauty but boldness occasionally. IBNS correspondent Souvik Ghosh highlights some of the magnetic snaps of 2018.
Padmaavat row is more political than film making: Samir Soni
Entering the directorial domain, actor Samir Soni could not restrain himself from commenting on the Padmaavat row. Apart from taking an ambivalent stance on the whole issue, Soni spoke extensively about his recently released Bollywood film 'My Birthday Song' in an exclusive chat with IBNS/TWF correspondent Souvik Ghosh.
Script wise Hindi films are still very poor: Sanjay Suri
Bollywood actor-producer Sanjay Suri will be seen next week in a Hindi psychological thriller, which he claims to be rare in Bollywood. In an exclusive chat with IBNS/TWF correspondent Souvik Ghosh, Sanjay speaks about his upcoming film 'My Birthday Song' and also different facets of the Hindi film industry
I still have not found my right guy: Priyanka Chopra
India's global star Priyanka Chopra, who is busy shooting for Quantico in America, recently came to India for a short vacation. She opened her heart out on numerous issues, including her marriage. IBNS-TWF correspondent Supriyo Hazra tracks her
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.
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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:
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.
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.
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.
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
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
'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
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
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