Author Nasreen Munni Kabir talks about her book on the star composer, A R Rahman: The Spirit of Music.
Make-up artist Banu helps the Tamil Superstar get his look right in Endhiran/ Robot.
Reliance Mediaworks' has restored the 1984 film Khandahar which will premiere at the festival under the Classic category.
Vidya Balan's biggest challenge is to look, sound and act like poetess Kamala Das, voice coach on board.
Photographer Geraldine Langlois from Brussels showcases her impressive body of work in Mumbai.
Ambassador T P Sreenivasan salutes India Abroad, the leading Indian-American newspaper for half a century, which ceased publication on March 30.
This is Gajendra Chauhan's resume: ...an actor who is best known for his portrayal of the eldest Pandava 'Yudhishthira' in the Mahabharat (TV series). He has worked in around 150 movies and over 600 TV serials
64-year-old Ramanaidu, the legendary and prolific film maker from Andhra Pradesh who has worked with a galaxy of actors, will be presented the honour during the International Film Festival of India to be held in Goa in October, it was announced on Thursday.
"Are they ready to review their decisions? If they do, we can also review our decisions. Review will be on both sides," Qureshi said.
A magical, masterful classic completes 50 glorious years. And, like good wine, only gets better with age.
Here's a look at directors' wives jumping behind the camera and wielding the megaphone themselves.
V K Murthy gives insight in Guru Dutt's life.
The festival features nine Indian films in its main programmes for the first time.
Director Paresh Mokashi talks about his film Harishchandrachi Factory, India's entry for Oscars 2010.
Here's a look at what to expect from our pavilions at the Festival this year.
Director Paresh Mokashi deserves a pat on his back for making such a low budget film with such great actors, and such interesting direction.
V K Murthy is credited with providing some of Indian cinema's most breathtaking visual moments in classics like Guru Dutt's Kagaz Ke Phool, Sahib Biwi Aur Ghulam, Baazi, Jaal, Chaudavin Ka Chand, Pyasa, 12 O'Clock and Ziddi.
'He never went to the Bombay industry.'
Femina Miss India 2000 and Indian cinema hottie Dia Mirza wore the showstopper -- a light pink and white cotton-candy inspired A-line dress -- for Nishka's collection.
The cinematographer, famous for his camera work in Guru Dutt's classics like Pyaasa and Sahib, Bibi Aur Ghulam, believes that only Aamir Khan can play Guru Dutt onscreen.
'Not for the first time during this festival I was struck by the atmosphere of friendly inclusion the organisers had managed in a city where you can smell menace in the air, thanks to Adityanath's revenge-driven politics, his denigration of Muslims and ruthless use of State power against critics,' notes Anjali Puri.
There were fireworks of a different kind when two cricketing greats and Bollywood's Shehenshah come together.
Here's a look at some recent on-screen disabilities.
As far as the states are concerned, the acceptance of the seven directives of the Supreme Court to reform policing has been uneven at best or, at worst, ignored completely.
'How much longer do I have?' 'How many more opportunities will I get?' Akshaye Khanna shares his worries
V K Murthy is the first ever cinematographer to be chosen for the prestigious Dada Saheb Phalke award for his outstanding contribution to films.
Rajinikanth's style isn't his only talking point...
A WTO ruling opening up China to Hollywood should help Bollywood too
Bollywood is in shock after Sridevi's death.
'If this is how the audience likes me, I will continue doing it.'
The 90-year-old singer will be conferred the award in a ceremony on October 21st by President Pratibha Patil.
Do you know Lata Mangeshkar likes to gamble in Las Vegas? Read on for her biographer Nasreen Munni Kabir's fascinating insights on the legendary singer.
Indian cinema living legend turned BJP politician Hema Malini was present from the start on the first day of Lakme Fashion Week in Mumbai.
Here's a look at some notable screen jaadugars.
De De Pyaar De is a Radio Play being passed off as a Motion Picture, says Sreehari Nair.
A look at SIIMA 2016 arrivals.
Three-time National Award winning director, Madhur Bhandarkar talks about his latest movie, Fashion, which stars Priyanka Chopra, Kangana Ranaut and Mughda Godse as models.
As the countdown of Kamal Haasan's Tamil film, Dasavathaaram begins, Suresh Krissna reminisces about his association and relationship with the actor whom he directed in three films Sathya, Indrudu Chandrudu and Alavandan.
Siva Sankar looks at S P Balasubrahmanyam's fantastic repertoire.
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