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
Me and Katrina can amuse and entertain each other: Ranbir Kapoor
Bollywood actors Ranbir Kapoor and Katrina Kaif are now busy promoting their upcoming film Jagga Jasoos. The two actors speak on their personal chemistry. IBNS-TWF correspondent Souvik Ghosh tracks them
My daughters have very determined mindsets: Sridevi
On the eve of the release of her 300th film Mom, which is a home production, Bollywood goddess Sridevi opens up, shyly as usual. Shoma A. Chatterji shares the experience
I have never been uni dimensional: Arijit Dutta on his success mantra
The Managing Director of Priya Entertainments Pvt Ltd, Arijit Dutta is a man of man hats. In a recent conversation with IBNS, the entrepreneur-actor enlists traits which makes him successful.
Acting does not follow any formula: Soumitra Chatterjee
Soumitra Chatterjee is a living icon of Indian cinema not only because of his work in 14 films directed by Satyajit Ray but also because of his excellence in several forms of creative expressions. Now he is being bestowed with Frances highest civilian award, Legion dHonneur. He is the first Indian actor to be so honoured so. Shoma A. Chatterji in a tete a tete with the veteran actor
Organic chemistry between me and Sushant a pleasant surprise: Kriti Sanon
Bollywood actress Kriti Sanon who is promoting her film Raabta in different cities speaks to IBNS correspondent Souvik Ghosh
I became a star the day I dropped out of college to pursue my passion: Sushant Singh Rajput
Buoyed up by the success of his last release MS Dhoni: The Untold Story (2016), actor Sushant Singh Rajput has now focused all his energy on the promotion of his next big ticket film Raabta, scheduled to release onJune 9. During an exclusive interview with IBNS-TWF correspondent, Mohnish Singh, in a plush room of T-Series' office in Mumbai, the actor talks about his forthcoming film, his relationship status and how does he react to various media stories which keep floating around all the time
Failures teach you the valuable lessons that success doesnt: Shraddha Kapoor
Shraddha Kapoor is looking forward to her next film Half Girlfriend. As the film races towards its release, IBNS-TWF correspondent Mohnish Singh sits down with the pretty actress for a heart-warming interaction. Here are the excerpts...
I don't want my films to be misinterpreted: Arjun Kapoor
Arjun Kapoor began his career as an assistant director on Dharma Productions' 'Kal Ho Naa Ho' (2003), and entered the filmdom as an actor with Yash Raj Films' 'Ishaqzaade' (2012) and went on to prove his acting prowess with a string of commercially successful films like '2 States', 'Gunday' (2014) and 'Ki & Ka' (2016). Ahead of the release of Half Girlfriend, which is an official adaption of Chetan Bhagats hit novel of the same name, he speaks to IBNS-TWF correspondent Mohnish Singh
Upcoming film Sin Sister is a psychological thriller with deep mystery around twin sisters
Kolkata, May 04 (IBNS) Filming of the upcoming Bengali feature film Sin Sister began from April 26 with the movie touted to be a dark psychological thriller, full of mystery around a pair of identical twin sisters.
We are living in a very dangerous world: Raveena Tandon
Raveena Tandon, one of the leading actresses from the 90s, returns to films after a hiatus. The stylish and self-assured actress who was last seen in a cameo in Anurag Kashyap's flick Bombay Velvet makes a comeback with a gritty tale of revenge titled Maatr In a freewheeling chat with IBNS-TWF correspondent Mohnish Singh, the actress opens up about her character in the film and lots more.
My stories come from contemporary life in Manipur
With his very first feature film Lady of the Lake Haoban Paban Kumar has won the Rajat Kamal at the recent National Film Awards. It was cited as the Best Film on Environment Conservation and Preservation. Shoma A. Chatterji in conversation with the producer-director from Manipur
I fell in love with cinema when I was a kid: Rajumar Rao
Rajkumar Rao is currently in the news for his work in Vikramaditya Motwanes sleeper hit Trapped. Among his forthcoming films is Newton that premiered at the Berlinale to a standing ovation. Shoma A. Chatterji in conversation with the versatile actor
All achievements dimmed in comparison to what I felt when I gave birth to Adira: Rani Mukherji
Rani Mukerji took a break from the life she knew to concentrate on the life she made Adira. She was immersed in motherhood, and movies were nowhere in the picture. Now that the queen has committed to a film, she is coming out of her self-imposed exile. As she talks about her husband, I cant help but marvel at her fairytale marriage. Its a coming together of two very different people and they make it work, without making it seem like work. As she returns to the set to shoot her next film Hichki, she talks about what drove her back to work (her hubby), what drives her to act (the love of her fans) and what she dreads (not giving her best to her work). Read on for excerpts....
I am more greedy than ambitious: Priyadarshan
For a man who began writing his first script at 19 and directed his first film when he was 22, filmmaker Priyadarshan never ceases to surprise with his durability. He also takes brief breaks into what he terms as socially conscious cinema. The prolific director in conversation with Shoma A. Chatterji on his yet to be released films like Sila Samayangalil which is about AIDS and the stigma surrounding it.
Patience is a virtue in entertainment and glamour world says Deshaa Nandi
Model turned actress Deshaa Nandi says patience is a virtue that helps one to survive in the showbiz industry, overpowering cut throat competition. She talks about her career, her switch-over from small to big screen and how men make better friends than women, in a candid conversation with IBNS correspondent Tanushree Sen.
If pure artists get together for a jugalbandi it's magical:Badshah
Indian Rapper Badshah with hits like Abhi To Party Suru Hui Hai, Kala Chasma, The Humma Song, DJwale Babu, was in Kolkata to speak on his association with Royal Stag Barrel Select MTV Unplugged in the sixth season of the same. IBNS-TWF correspondent Shilpa Salwan caught up
Filmfare announces 2nd edition of Jio Filmfare Awards 2017 (East)
Kolkata, Feb 12 (IBNS): One of the most revered film awards in the country, Filmfare Awards announced the 2nd edition of JIO Filmfare Awards 2017 (East).
Who would not be floored by Karan Johar? Shalmali Kholgade
Singing sensation, Shalmali Kholgade, who took Bollywood by storm with peppy numbers like Baby Ko Bass Pasand Hain, Balam Pichkari, Daaru Desi, Lat Lagayee and more, has taken Indian Television by storm as a judge for the Reality Show Dil Hain Hindustani. The singer shares some of her thoughts in conversation with Shabina Akhtar
'Devi' actors visitt 92.7 Big FM studio
Kolkata, Feb 8 (IBNS): Actors of upcoming film Devi visited 92.7 BIG FM studio ahead of its release.
Writing this book was therapy for me : Divya Dutta
After securing her position in Bollywood with films like Veer Zara, Aaja Nachle, Bhaag Milkha Bhaag, actress Divya Dutt writes a book on her special relation with her mother. She speaks exclusively to TWF-IBNS correspondent Shilpa Salwan at the pre - launch of her book Me and Ma, a Penguin publication
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