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Shyam Benegal dies: PM Narendra Modi, President Droupadi Murmu pay tribute to giant of Indian cinema

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Droupadi Murmu on Monday condoled the death of renowned filmmaker Shyam Benegal and praised Benegal's storytelling, saying that it had a profound impact on Indian cinema. PM Modi and President Murmu remember Shyam Benegal In a post on X, the Prime Minister said, "Deeply saddened by the passing of Shri Shyam Benegal Ji, whose …

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This Shyam Benegal film was shot in 28 days, did silver jubilee in a theatre; starred Shabana Azmi

Hindustan Times

Shyam Benegal was considered one of the finest filmmakers in India. From Manthan to Nishant, Ankur to Bhumika, Shyam Benegal's films fetched him numerous National awards. Starring Shabana Azmi, Ratna Pathak Shah and Smita Patil, the film was a success at the box office too. What Shyam Benegal said In an interview on Unfiltered with Samdish in November 2024, Shyam …

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Stop blame game for Pushpa stampede: Palla Srinivasa Rao

New Indian Express

VISAKHAPATNAM: Commenting on the stampede that occurred at Sandhya Theatre in Hyderabad on December 4 during the premiere of Pushpa-2, TDP State president Palla Srinivasa Rao on Sunday opined that both the Telangana Intelligence Department and film actor Allu Arjun share responsibility for the unfortunate incident. Such situations could be avoided with proper planning and foresight.” Palla emphasised the need …

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Telangana CM rules out ticket price hike, single screen theaters applaud decision

Deccan Chronicle

Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy's decision to rule out a hike in ticket prices in Telangana has been met with relief from over 300 single-screen theaters in the state. Vijayender Reddy, president of the Telangana Controllers and Exhibitors Association, welcomed the move, stating, “Ticket hikes have devastated hundreds of single screens, and we are happy that the Chief Minister has …

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‘Viduthalai Part 2’ movie review: Vijay Sethupathi powers Vetri Maaran’s sequel where ideology outweighs intimate storytelling

The Hindu

During one of Viduthalai Part 2’s best scenes, a brief and fleeting moment features a leaf falling on an unconscious Perumal Vaathiyaar. Moments like these populate Vetri Maaran’s Viduthalai Part 2, his most politically charged film yet that leaves you wishing it had more to offer. Viduthalai Part 2 Director: Vetri Maaran Cast: Vijay Sethupathi, Manju Warrier, Soori, Chetan Runtime: …

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After Hansal Mehta, Vikramaditya Motwane Expresses Disappointment With Laapataa Ladies As India

ABP News

Looks like some filmmakers were not impressed with India's official entry for Oscars 2021 'Laapataa Ladies'. After Ricky Kej and Hansal Mehta, 'Udaan' fame Vikramaditya Motwane expressed his disappointment at Kiran Rao's film as Film Federation's first choice for entry at Oscars. When Motwane was asked why he did not think 'Laapataa Ladies' was the best fit for India's official …

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‘UI’ movie review: Upendra’s political commentary is a one-of-a-kind experience

The Hindu

A few minutes into Upendra’s much-awaited UI,the screen went blank, leading to murmurs from the audience that it was a trick from the actor-filmmaker to leave them confused. UI Director: Upendra Cast: Upendra, Guruprasad, Reshma Nanaiah, Achyuth Kumar, Sadhu Kokila, Medini Kelamane Runtime: 132 minutes Storyline: In a fictional world, all kinds of people live peacefully until an authoritarian leader …

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Exclusive: Shahana Goswami has 'gut feeling' Santosh will bag Oscar nomination

India Today

Shahana Goswami spoke about her film, Santosh, making it to the Oscar nomination shortlist. It feels wonderful to celebrate the film itself, the story set in India, Sandhya’s brilliant script and writing, and all the people involved, including Sunita and me as actors. It seems like one of those rare moments when a film from or about India, grounded in …

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Kolkata’s Behala Art Fest aims to connect aesthetics with the ordinary

The Hindu

This is a show that aims to drag art out of galleries onto the streets to make it accessible to people who would otherwise never imagine stepping into the hallowed halls where it is usually displayed. The Behala Art Fest — perhaps the only event in Kolkata named after a neighbourhood — begins on Friday, completing five years with this …

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IFFK: panel discussion on women in Indian cinema

The Hindu

The representation of women in Indian cinema became the topic of a major panel discussion on the seventh day of the 29th International Film Festival of Kerala on Thursday. The session presided over by festival curator Golda Sellam saw the participation of four women representing contemporary Indian cinema including actresses Kani Kusruti, Anasuya Sengupta, filmmaker Rima Das and cinematographer Fowzia …

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Actor Mohanlal confirms collaboration with Aavesham director Jithu Madhavan

India Today

Malayalam superstar Mohanlal has officially confirmed his next collaboration with Jithu Madhavan, the acclaimed director behind Romancham and the recent pan-India sensation, Aavesham, starring Fahadh Faasil. This upcoming project has already created buzz among fans, given the exciting pairing of Madhavan’s unique vision and Mohanlal’s legendary screen presence. Speaking during the promotion of his much-awaited directorial debut Barroz: Guardian of …

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Actor Suriya credits director Bala for shaping his career: Thank you for discovering me

India Today

Actor Suriya, during the audio launch of Vanangaan, expressed heartfelt gratitude to director Bala for shaping his career. Thank you, Bala sir for discovering me and introducing me as a promising talent in Tamil cinemaâåï¸ pic.twitter.com/nbxxyyVGXi — AmuthaBharathi December 18, 2024 During his speech, Suriya heaped praise on director Bala, crediting him for discovering his talent and giving him a …

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Masters who smashed the glass ceiling

New Indian Express

KOCHI: The term master may be gender-neutral in cinema convention, but it has traditionally been associated with men, denoting experience and expertise. This year, the International Film Festival of Kerala has placed a determined focus on the works of women filmmakers and technicians, highlighted by the presence of experienced and illustrious female figures in world cinema. Through masterclasses, audience interactions, …

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Anora’s Mikey Madison defended after facing backlash for intimacy coordinator comments

The Independent

Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter for all the latest entertainment news and reviews Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Madison plays a pole dancer and sex worker in Anora, admitting: “I did this stripper …

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Oscars 2025: FFI lampooned for ‘Laapataa Ladies’ debacle as India misses out yet again

The Hindu

Once again, the Film Federation of India finds itself in the crosshairs of national ire. The recent announcement of the 15 films shortlisted for the Best International Feature Film category at the 2025 Oscars sparked outrage among cinephiles, critics, and filmmakers in India when Kiran Rao’s Laapataa Ladies failed to make the cut. year… pic.twitter.com/iWGpSXY1KD — Ricky Kej December 18, …

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Books, films and everything in between

China Daily

Cuboid screens resembling Hong Kong's generic tower blocks serve as the centerpiece of the City Portraits: Hong Kong Film and Literature exhibition at the Hong Kong Film Archive. Hollywood's magpie-minded filmmakers have long drawn on the world of literature in weaving celluloid stories - and their counterparts in Hong Kong are no different, as a new exhibition makes clear. Hong …

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Black Dog, from Chinese director Guan Hu, is a disarmingly funny addition to the man-meets-dog film canon

ABC

Black Dog begins, somewhat unusually, with an avalanche in the Gobi Desert. Fast facts about Black Dog What: In the lead-up to the 2008 Olympics, an ex-con tasked with rounding up stray dogs strikes an unlikely friendship with a black whippet Starring: Eddie Peng, Xin, Hu Xiaoguang Directed by: Guan Hu Where: In cinemas now Likely to make you feel: …

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Big studios want blockbusters

Deccan Chronicle

Allu Arjun’s Pushpa 2: The Rule remains unstoppable at the box office. No cinema owner or exhibitor would do injustice to one film over the other.” Wankhede also points out that apart from Pushpa 2: The Rule, which has over 50 per cent of screens, Disney’s Moana 2 is also holding well simultaneously, drawing in families. In 2012, Ajay Devgn …

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Bandish Bandits Season 2’ review: Atul Kulkarni and Sheeba Chaddha are the stars of the show in Anand Tiwari’s ode to music

Firstpost

Cast: Atul Kulkarni, Rajesh Tailang, Sheeba Chaddha, Ritwik Bhowmik, Shreya Chaudhary, and Kunaal Roy Kapur Director: Anand Tiwari Language: Hindi There has to be something about music and its ability to heal and haunt. Which is why during the pandemic, when most of the filmmakers were exploring crime and violence, filmmaker, Anand Tiwari chose music in his interestingly titled Bandish …

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Priyanka Chopra honoured at Red Sea Film Festival, thanks Nick Jonas on stage

India Today

Priyanka Chopra received her honourary award at the Red Sea Film Festival 2024, which took place in Jeddah. Sharing some stunning pictures from the event, she wrote, "Thank you for the wonderful honour, Red Sea Film Festival. Sarah gave her the award also Viola was clapping for #PriyankaChopra ðå¹pic.twitter.com/NHK2cPZ2gJ — Gaurav December 12, 2024 Chopra recalled being at the Red …

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Manoj Bajpayee Praises Allu Arjun Pushpa 2 Shares Interest In Malayalam Films Ahead Of Despatch Release On ZEE5

ABP News

Hindi cinema is going through a lull phase but this churning will, hopefully, lead to something better as creative people always find a way, says actor Manoj Bajpayee. Manoj Bajpayee on Hindi cinema being in trouble Asked whether Hindi cinema was in "trouble", Bajpayee said that isn't the case. Bajpayee said horror comedy "Stree 2", which earned over Rs 800 …

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Joe Rogan discusses public perception of Brian Thompson’s murder: ‘It’s a dirty, dirty business’

The Independent

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Churning in Hindi cinema forcing filmmakers to think differently: Manoj Bajpayee

Hindustan Times

New Delhi, Hindi cinema is going through a lull phase but this churning will, hopefully, lead to something better as creative people always find a way, says actor Manoj Bajpayee. Churning in Hindi cinema forcing filmmakers to think differently: Manoj Bajpayee In a year where the box office once again appears to be dominated by blockbusters from the South like …

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Quentin Tarantino reveals heroin-fuelled night out in Paris that inspired 1990s film

The Independent

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Shyam Benegal dies: PM Narendra Modi, President Droupadi Murmu pay tribute to giant of Indian cinema

This Shyam Benegal film was shot in 28 days, did silver jubilee in a theatre; starred Shabana Azmi

Stop blame game for Pushpa stampede: Palla Srinivasa Rao

Telangana CM rules out ticket price hike, single screen theaters applaud decision

‘Viduthalai Part 2’ movie review: Vijay Sethupathi powers Vetri Maaran’s sequel where ideology outweighs intimate storytelling

After Hansal Mehta, Vikramaditya Motwane Expresses Disappointment With Laapataa Ladies As India

‘UI’ movie review: Upendra’s political commentary is a one-of-a-kind experience

Exclusive: Shahana Goswami has 'gut feeling' Santosh will bag Oscar nomination

Kolkata’s Behala Art Fest aims to connect aesthetics with the ordinary

IFFK: panel discussion on women in Indian cinema

Actor Mohanlal confirms collaboration with Aavesham director Jithu Madhavan

Actor Suriya credits director Bala for shaping his career: Thank you for discovering me

Masters who smashed the glass ceiling

Anora’s Mikey Madison defended after facing backlash for intimacy coordinator comments

Oscars 2025: FFI lampooned for ‘Laapataa Ladies’ debacle as India misses out yet again

Books, films and everything in between

Black Dog, from Chinese director Guan Hu, is a disarmingly funny addition to the man-meets-dog film canon

Big studios want blockbusters

Bandish Bandits Season 2’ review: Atul Kulkarni and Sheeba Chaddha are the stars of the show in Anand Tiwari’s ode to music

Priyanka Chopra honoured at Red Sea Film Festival, thanks Nick Jonas on stage

Manoj Bajpayee Praises Allu Arjun Pushpa 2 Shares Interest In Malayalam Films Ahead Of Despatch Release On ZEE5

Joe Rogan discusses public perception of Brian Thompson’s murder: ‘It’s a dirty, dirty business’

Churning in Hindi cinema forcing filmmakers to think differently: Manoj Bajpayee

Quentin Tarantino reveals heroin-fuelled night out in Paris that inspired 1990s film