His cinema of compassion inspired me, gave me tools to develop empathy for others. But it also made me understand that serious, socially committed cinema with deeply engaging narratives and great performances is an art form to admire, appreciate and explore. Aseem Chhabra remembers Shyam Benegal, who passed into the ages on Monday evening.
Payal Kapadia, Ridley Scott, M Night Shyamalan.., catch the works of these fine filmmakers on OTT this week.
The closing ceremony of the 55th International Film Festival of India (IFFI) saw a lot of glamour, as stars headed to the Dr Shyama Prasad Mukherjee Indoor Stadium in Goa and made it a night to remember.
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'We have to keep knocking on it before we get a response.'
'But when we actually express ourselves, sometimes our parents can surprise us, because they just love their children.' 'Sometimes it's just that simple. That is what I wanted to show in this film.'
All FIRs against Bhamre would now be clubbed at Naupada police station in Thane.
This year's Sundance Film Festival was rich with films and the theatres were warm, even as temperatures outside dipped to below freezing point. It snowed only once but the sidewalks remained slippery for a few days.
The actress, who launched a Marathi book yesterday, has her calendar full.
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As the talented actress celebrates her 28th birthday, we take a peek into her FABULOUS life through her Instagram feed!
Several stars from the Hindi and Marathi film industries turned up at the Bhiwandi Mahotsav, held recently in Mumbai.
'If I got more work, I would do even more! Recently, I did the Tanishq ad.' 'I keep working because I am fit. I love acting, that is my relaxation.'
The gorgeous actress has known him since her modelling days.
Sooraj R Barjatya was judged Best Director for the Hindi movie Uunchai at the National Film Awards.
'Earlier, the comedy track used to run parallel to the main story with songs et al.' 'Nowadays, it's just once one scene here and there.'
Tagore, who is making her debut in Marathi film opposite actor-filmmaker Amol Palekar in Samantar (parallel), told reporters that regional cinema has strong roots.
'The whole India will come together to celebrate one film and that film is our film.'
Film folk looked like a million bucks at Radhika Merchant and Anant Ambani's wedding festivities. But apart from the designer saris and lehengas, the ladies wore some exquisite jewellery pieces too.
Sukanya Verma raises a toast to the top female performers of 2024.
As Shyam Benegal turns 89 on December 14, Subhash K Jha takes a look at 10 of his best films and tells you where you can watch them.
Check out who plays who in the comedy caper's Marathi version.
Let's take a look at the celebs who attended the Viacom 18 5th anniversary party...
A look at the pictures.
'Bahut mazaa aaya tha doing Agneepath. When you are working with good actors, it enriches your acting.' 'Amitabhji and I had done Shahenshah before, but that was a fun film.'
Irrfan Khan's latest release Blackmail will release on April 6.
'Sulochanaji was indeed a mother-figure to both the Hindi and Marathi film industry.'
Dadasaheb Phalke Janmabhoomi award for Sulochana.
Looking at the filmi folk, who were felicitated at the event.
A look at the top tweets from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.
Bollywood stars join in the festivities.
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Actress Usha Jadhav talks about her acclaimed film and her journey in the industry.
'If someone were to ask you if you want to die tomorrow, no matter what problems you are grappling with, you would be hesitant, right?'
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