The Rapist is a story of three human beings and how their lives are interwoven because of one horrific incident.
The West Bengal government clarified on Tuesday that there was no evidence that writer Mahasweta Devi and film-maker Aparna Sen having Maoist links, a day after saying that those having Maoist connections would be questioned. "There is obviously no evidence of their links with Maoists. Otherwise, they would have been arrested," Home Secretary Ardhendu Sen said.
A look at the arrivals.
The director launched the book of the same name at Mumbai's J W Marriott on February 4.
The first to arrive at the Salt Lake office of the central probe agency here was the award wining actor and director Sen whose statement was recorded by ED which is probing her role as the Editor of a magazine brought out by the now defunct group.
'I am glad Aranyer Din Ratri is being shown at Cannes.' 'The film was better appreciated outside India even when released originally.'
Bollywood pays tribute to Manna Dey.
Several members of the film industry paid tribute to the actress, who passed away on January 17.
Rajbaris are a link to Bengal's rich past, of grand mansions, classical fine dining, and allow guests to be pretend zamindars for those few hours or days that they stay.
'They can't take even the smallest step.' 'The mental abuse is so insidious that sometimes they don't even realise it's happening.'
Actors, directors and admirers mourned legendary filmmaker Shyam Benegal on Saturday evening.
While one was organised by the alumni of Ramakrishna Mission-run educational institutions, another involved students and past pupils from a well-known convent school, both echoing the demand for justice for the medic.
'I don't think Waheeda had the confidence that I could pull it off, so she said no.'
Like Mr And Mrs Mahi, which captures the triumph of spirit of a husband and wife, there are quite a few instances of directors opting for a Mr and Mrs brand of title to describe the essence of their story.
'Alia is very clear about what she likes and what she does not like.' 'She responds with her gut.'
Some of her best films are not available on streaming platforms, but Deepa Gahlot looks at her Hindi cinema oeuvre on OTT.
Bollywood is making beautiful pictures in different parts of the world.
As Independent India turned 76, so did the ethereal Raakhee I know better than most, says Subhash K Jha.
Filmmaker Aparna Sen pays tribute to Ashok Mehta.
'Something which is just entertaining you continuously is not giving you a moment to pause, reflect or think.'
Ananya unites with cousins... Randhir misses his brothers...
When Applause Entertainment completed five years, the makers invited everyone over for a grand party.
Bollywood's gorgeous actresses turned up to celebrate five years of Applause Entertainment.
'One has to move with the times to stay relevant.'
Aseem Chhabra rates the movies he's watched in 2023, and tells you where you can watch them!
Get updated on the ups and downs, starry secrets and all excitement at the recently concluded 11th Annual New York Indian Film Festival.
The closing ceremony of the 10th edition of the Jagran Film Festival was a glamorous affair in Mumbai.
Subhash K Jha looks at actresses who dared play Momma at the risk of getting typecast.
The actress will be see in Aparna Sen's Bengali film Arshinagar.
Satyajit Ray would have been a hundred years old on May 2. To mark the legendary film-maker's birth centenary, Rediff.com bring you a treasure trove of features from our archives.
'I was amazed at how lightly he wore his fame.'
If fate had willed, Alia Bhatt's first movie co-star would have been Aditya Narayan, singer Udit Narayan's talented son.
'...and showcased in their original beauty.'
The letter was written by 49 eminent personalities, including filmmakers Mani Ratnam, Anurag Kashyap, Shyam Benegal, actor Soumitra Chatterjee as well as vocalist Shubha Mudgal in July this year.
'Satyajit Ray is most relevant even today.'
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