I don't think of negative things in my life: Gauhar Khan
A prolific dancer, Gauhar Khan cast aside her dancing shoes for her latest movie Fever, her first as a lead. In a conversation with IBNS-TWF correspondent Sudipto Maity, Gauhar reflects upon her movie and the components that goe into the making of a blockbuster film
There is no competition between actors in the film industry: Akshay Kumar
At a promotional event of the upcoming bollywood film 'Rustom' in Kolkata, Akshay Kumar in a brief conversation speaks to Kolkata media. IBNS correspondent Souvik Ghosh was there to catch up with him on his film, the character that he played and also his career mantra.
Difficult to keep track of scripts I rejected: Rajeev Khandelwal
For actor Rajeev Khandelwal, the screen size does not matter. He looks at his job as a project and isn't afraid of exploring uncharted territories. In a chat with IBNS-TWF correspondent Sudipto Maity, Khandelwal, who now promotes his movie Fever, shares his philosophy about life and movies at large.
Bollywood songs are very repetitive: Raghav Sachar
By his own admission, Raghav Sachar is a composer who loves to sing. While promoting his upcoming movie, Akshay Kumar-starrer Rustom, IBNS-TWF correspondent Sudipto Maity finds out the state of Bollywood music from Raghav alongside things that anger him the most and why Bollywood lacks discipline.
I grew up admiring Nutan, Waheeda, Sridevi and Madhuri: Hrishitaa
Bollywood actress Hrishitaa Bhatt, who was last seen playing Maya in 'Miss Tanakpur Haazir Ho' plays the role of a Bengali woman in Vivek Agnihotri's 'just released Junooniyat'. Jaideep Pandey in conversation with the 34 year old, who is more popularly known as Niharika Singh in Uttar Pradesh.
Nagesh Kukunoor's magical journey of hope
Nagesh Kukunoor made a splash with Hyderabad Blues in the 90s giving up his career as a chemical engineer abroad to make films back home. His latest Dhanak (Rainbow) has won a major award in Berlin a film with its universal appeal. Shoma A. Chatterji in a tete a tete with the director
I just want to keep working: Tara Alisha Berry
Bollywood actress Tara Alisha Berry, who was last seen in Vikram Bhatt's 'Love Games' performing quite intimate scenes tells TWF correspondent Jaideep Pandey that at present she just want to keep working
The villain as hero
Kitne aadmi the? the dialogue sent a chill down the spine of the audience as Gabbar Singh in Sholay walked menacingly in front of his gang swinging his whip. That even today the villain par excellence of Indian cinema remains an icon is a attribute to the characterisation and Amjad Khans acting. Shoma A. Chatterji examines the phenomenon of Gabbar Singh
Festival de Cannes: A fairy tale come true
Kolkata-based corporate communication professional Mahul Brahma's debut short film as a lead actor was chosen by Cannes jury for screening at the Palais de Festivals. This is a story of his date with the red carpet
Hunger remains for diverse roles, scripts: Kalki
Kalki Koechlin who bagged a Special Jury award at the 62nd National Film Awards this year for her performance as a patient of cerebral palsy in Margarita with a Straw seems more excited with her latest film Waiting than the much coveted Award. She comes out in a one-to-one on the evening of the release of this film with TWF correspondent Shoma A. Chatterji.
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
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