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.
Chunky Bollywood
Bollywood songs with jewels and ornaments used in the lyrics have enriched the melody and the rhythm of the films. TWF correspondent Shoma A. Chatterji probes into the Hindi film song with womens jewellery as the subject and explores its significance.
Arijit Dutta's Jalpaiguri Royals launches its anthem
Kolkata, Nov 18 (IBNS) Jalpaiguri Royals, a team owned by Arijit Dutta of Priya entertainments PVT Ltd, has launched it's anthem at Taa'am Restaurant in Kolkata's iconic Priyan cinema.
Priya Cinema gears up to provide Dolby Atmos experience to moviegoers
Kolkata, Nov 5 (IBNS) In a bid to take the pleasure of watching films to a new alter, Kolkata's leading entertainment platform, Priya Cinema, has geared up to provide Dolby Atmos experience to all moviegoers in the city.
Adoor Gopalakrishnan: Such a Long Journey
NETPAC (Network for the Promotion of Asian Cinema) is bestowing the Lifetime Achievement Award to filmmaker Adoor Gopalakrishnan at the International Film Festival of Colombo this month for his contribution to cinema. The award comes at a time when Adoor has put in 43 years exclusively to filmmaking as a director and rightly considered as one without par on the Indian subcontinent. Shoma A. Chatterji explores his films and filmmaking.
e BIOSCOPE promises to give a strong platform to short filmmakers
Kolkata, Oct 27 (IBNS) e BIOSCOPE is a global project involving masters of this art form coming together to create a platform for showcasing upcoming talent.
Orange Corp plans to invest over 100 crores in Tollywood- Bollywood
New Delhi, Oct 26 (IBNS) Orange Corp, a multinational engaged in business and financial advisory services, is planning a large investment that would provide a platform for talented and aspiring directors like Partha Ganguly, who has directed a Bengali feature before and has also worked as a cinematographer in the Hindi film Dahek, is venturing into Hindi films as a director.
Lost women of Partition
While the world even now faces an unprecedented refugee crisis, a Bengali film on the Partition of India in August 1947 takes us to one of the most brutal phases in the history of refugees victimised by forced migration. Shoma A. Chatterji tracks back to Indian films that dealt with the Partition and examines how Rajkahini by National Award winning filmmaker Srijit Mukherjee stands within this cinematic world.
I think marriage is the biggest challenge: Shahid Kapur
Shahid Kapur is on a high post the release of Haider and his marriage to Mira Rajput. The actor says the he is conscious about the films he does and is ready to experiment with challenging roles. Shahid, who will be seen next in Vikas Bahls Shaandar, spoke to TWF correspondent Gaurav Sharma
I dont have control over releases: Alia Bhatt
Alia Bhatt hasn't had a release in 2015. However, the actress doesn't mind her absence from the theatres. She is confident about scoring with her upcoming release, Shaandar, which stars Shahid Kapur opposite her. The actress, who wants to experiment with new roles, speaks to TWF correspondent Gaurav Sharma
What lies beneath
Cinema reflects society they say. But society is also reflected in films. Youngsters copy follow their celluloid icons blindly often. Bollywood cinema is also generously inspired by acts of real crime and not just of great lives. What impact does it have on people in real life? Shoma A. Chatterji probes.
Fusion album of Bickram Ghosh and Tarun Bhattacharya unveiled in Kolkata
Kolkata, Oct 15 (IBNS) Music Blenders, a fusion album by Percussion wizard Bickram Ghosh and Santoor maestro Pdt Tarun Bhattacharya, was launched recently at Floatel, the floating hotel in Ganges, in Kolkata.
I love making women-centric films: Shoojit Sircar
Kolkata, Oct 1 (IBNS) In Kolkata for the DVD release of debutant director Anindya Chatterjees Open Tee Bioscope, a Bengali movie he produced, Shoojit Sircar opens up about his love for women-centric movies, here on Wednesday.
Havent watched the film yet, actor Soumitra Chatterjee at launch of Open Tee Bioscope DVD in Kolkata
Kolkata, Oct 1 (IBNS) Veteran Tollywood actor, Soumitra Chatterjee said he is yet to watch Open Tee Bioscope, singer turned movie-maker Anindya Chatterjees debut film, while launching the films DVD in popular lifestyle store Starmarks South City Mall outlet, in Kolkata on Wednesday.
Being Parsi
The Path of Zarathrustra made in English is a film that perhaps for the first time explores the Parsi identity and the history and origin of the faith. This reminds us of the contribution of the Parsis to Indian cinema. But has Indian cinema been kind to the community in portraying them? Shoma A. Chatterji writes
I love working with Akshay Kumar: Prabhu Dehva
With multiple hits such as Wanted, Rowdy Rathore, R...Rajkumar and Action Jackson, Prabhu Dehva is certainly one of the most successful directors in today's times. The dancer-filmmaker, who has once again teamed up with Akshay Kumar for Singh is Bling, which releases on October 2, is excited about the film. Prabhu in conversation with TWF correspondent Gaurav Sharma
Starmark to host DVD launch of Open Tee Bioscope
Kolkata, Sept 27 (IBNS) Lifestyle store Starmark, in association with Kaleidoscope, will host the launch of the DVD of the Bengali film Open Tee Bioscope next week here.
Calendar Girls is completely different from Fashion: Bhandarkar
Madhur Bhandarkars upcoming film, Calendar Girls, takes a look into the world of models, who are featured on calendars. The filmmaker, who is excited about his upcoming venture, spoke to TWF correspondent Gaurav Sharma on films, life and more.
The Father through the lens
For millions of Indian children today, Gandhi is identified with the bald, bespectacled old man whose face appears in the currency note. Within this ambiance of anonymity and ignorance, Hindi cinema has succeeded to some extent in liberating the Father of the Nation from his captive anonymity frozen on rectangular pieces of paper to celebrate the principles he lived by. On the occasion of his birth anniversary, Shoma A. Chatterji looks at films on portrayal of Gandhi and on his ideologies
Pyaasa Revisited: Meeting the peoples poet anew
Guru Dutts cult film Pyaasa (1957) fully restored now is going to be screened at the 72nd Venice Film Festival this year in the Competition Section for restored films. In a scenario when many classics of India cinema are getting threatened with extinction, it is good news indeed, TWF correspondent Shoma A. Chatterji reports
Talking heads
The hit movie Bajrangi Bhaijaan has an interesting character called Chand Nawab, a small time television reporter in Pakistan, who is not taken seriously by channel editors. But how members of the fourth estate are portrayed in Bollywood in general? Shoma A. Chatterji takes a look
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