Bhavna Talwar will direct a film based on the life and loves of the iconic filmmaker.
Nearly half a century later, Shyam Benegal's Manthan will be showcased in restored print at this year's Cannes Film Festival. It still serves as a much-needed reminder of setting aside differences in the favour of combined progress and profit, notes Sukanya Verma.
Cinematographer Alagappan speaks about turning into a director with Pattam Pole.
Nayanthara and her director husband Vignesh Shivan were spotted at Chepauk
Joginder Tuteja looks at the lesser known films of these stars.
"Nari shakti" and women empowerment dominated the theme of tableaux of Kerala, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Maharashtra and Tripura at the Republic Day parade here on Thursday.
Joginder Tuteja looks at the numerous times Mr Bachchan has played an older man.
'Laapataa Ladies opened a lot of doors for me.' 'I have gotten so much love from audiences and seniors in the industry that it's overwhelming.' 'I get calls from superstars. I'm holding my heart and it's like, "Oh my God, they are calling me? I am their fan and they love my work!"'
Legendary singer Lata Mangeshkar has been honoured with the first Yash Chopra Memorial Award for her contribution to Hindi cinema.
A lowdown on what's happening in the Tamil film industry.
Sukanya Verma salutes the late actor's spectacular cinematic legacy.
In a series of tweets, Kher said that the filmmakers' decision is an insult to the Censor Board jury and the audience.
Anup Kurian's Manasarovar wins the prestigious 2003 Gollapudi Srinivas National Award.
Kalidas will be acting in Balaji Tharaneetharan's forthcoming film, Oru Pakka Kathai
A lowdown on what's happening in the Malayalam film industry.
Legendary Tamil actress Manorama died at a private hospital in Chennai following a heart attack on Saturday night, family sources said. She was 78. She is survived by her son Boopathi.
Meet Mahadev, the director who made his directorial debut with the Telugu film starring Balakrishna and Priya Mani.
'You don't want to see the film, don't see it. I want to see the film. Why are you stopping me?' asks Dadasaheb Phalke Award winner Asha Parekh.
'Javed Akhtar, Naseeruddin Shah and Shabana Azmi have collectively brought more pride and honour to our country than the entire film fraternity put together.' 'Sir, the names you have taken are institutions, pillars of India's popular art, symbolising the very essence of humanism and nationalism.'
The film titled Gaadha is based on the short story Kadal
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The award was presented by film and theatre personality Amol Palekar.
Check out the star arrivals.
The untitled movie will be directed by FTII Pune graduate and software engineer Abhay Simha.
The story which is set in a hospital named Apothecary highlights some social issues.
An update on what's cooking in the Tamil film industry.
Girish Kasarvalli talks about National Award winning film Kanasemba Kudureyaneri.
Bangladesh is in turmoil, which is not good news for India, which shares a porous 4000 km border with it. There is a danger of fundamentalism growing there, and India has to move in to reset its ties with the new dispensation before China and Pakistan make capital out of it, alerts Ramesh Menon.
Vijay Deverakonda is all set to start shooting for his new film, and he has the gorgeous Sreeleela for company!
Sukanya Verma lists her this week's OTT recommendations.
'We don't want to lose out on its cult value by rushing into something just for the sake of making Part 3.'
Director M Manikandan talks about his National Award-winning Tamil film Kaakka Muttai.
National award-winning Malayalam film 'Adaminte Makan Abu', which deals with the struggle of a poor perfume seller to collect money for Haj, has been named India's official entry for this year's Oscars.
'Holding on to superstardom is far more difficult than the struggle to get there.'
'Acting is a very crazy profession to be in. Mentally and emotionally we have to go into a particular zone and come out of it and keep on doing it. I am sure acting takes a toll on everyone and maybe that's why logon ko actors pagal lagte hai.' In the second part of a fun conversation, Tabu shares some beautiful nuggets with Rediff.com's Savera R Someshwar and Sonil Dedhia.
After a few heavy-duty parts, the 42 year old is ready to let his hair down and burn the dance floor once again in his upcoming rom-com, Teri Baaton Mein Aisa Uljha Jiya, co-starring Kriti Sanon.
'It's an honour given to you and shouldn't be given back,' she says.
The 12th Rajiv Gandhi awards saw a healthy dose of Bollywood.
''Even today, after 63 years, I'm still looking forward to a new release.'
