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Nana Patekar, despite Rs 80 crore net worth, once refused to buy Rs 1.5 crore car. Writer reveals why: ‘He gave Rs 15,000 cheques to grieving families of…’The film industry is busy mourning the demise of veteran actor Nana Patekar, who breathed his last at 75. In light of his death, the actor’...
Japan’s content giants seek bigger India play through films and IPJapan's content industry seeks to increase its presence in India through licensing, merchandising, and localization of animation properties...
Who is Anant Nag? Kannada actor to receive Dadasaheb Phalke Award. He shares how PM Modi 'removed nepotism' and changed award selection systemVeteran actor Anant Nag received the prestigious Dadasaheb Phalke Award for 2024. He dedicated this significant national honour to the peop...
Navya Naveli Nanda, Amitabh Bachchan’s granddaughter, says young people want purpose, not just profit: What daughter of Rs 32,500-crore Escorts Kubota chief Nikhil Nanda says about Gen ZNavya Naveli Nanda, granddaughter of Amitabh Bachchan and Jaya Bachchan, has said young people today are looking beyond financial success a...
Almost 50 years before Hanuman Ansh, a Rs 3 lakh devotional movie became a huge cultural phenomenon. People used to garland the film’s posters, perform aarti and even remove their footwear before entering theatres.Hanuman Ansh is currently enjoying a stellar box-office performance, with audiences flocking to see it largely due to positive word-of-mout...
Get bullish about 'it's so bad that it's good'A Chinese animated film, 'Niu Lai', has become a viral sensation due to its poor quality. Audiences are flocking to see the movie for its p...
Shouted ‘Quit India’ as a schoolboy; studied Milky way galaxy through Hindi poem: This Indian scientist, inspired by Gandhi, later built two of the world's most powerful radio telescopesIndependence day 2026: Built two of the world's most powerful radio telescopes with limited resources and designs no one had attempted befo...
In the name of the mother and the son...The Malayalam New Wave offers high-quality cinema, setting high audience expectations. Chidambaram's new film, Balan: The Boy, focuses on a...
Bengaluru actor who played Swami in Malgudi Days celebrates son's gold medal, catches R Madhavan's attentionMaster Manjunath, best known as Swami from Malgudi Days, recently celebrated his son Vedanth’s swimming achievement on Instagram. Vedanth w...
Renowned filmmaker Shyam Benegal passes away at the age of 90Celebrated filmmaker Shyam Benegal, renowned for his contributions to Indian parallel cinema, passed away on Monday at 90. Known for films ...
Shyam Benegal death: From Ankur to Zubeidaa; remembering the pioneer of parallel cinema's best movies, career, awardsShyam Benegal, the legendary filmmaker and a pioneer of Indian parallel cinema, passed away on December 23, 2024, at the age of 90. Known f...
Kannada actor Anant Nag to join the BJP today, just before Karnataka assembly pollsThe veteran actor, who played a key role in the first KGF film, has appeared in over 300 films. Anant Nag will join the BJP in Bengaluru in...
PVR's Ajay Bijli awarded 'Asian Exhibitor of the Year' at CineAsia 2017PVR Cinemas is the largest film and retail entertainment company in India, serving approximately 75 mn moviegoers.
Film clubs are back in focus in Bengaluru but struggle for audienceThese platforms are creating social media buzz but continue to struggle for finances and audiences.
Bengaluru remembers Smita Patil through her moviesThe film festival will be inaugurated by filmmaker Shyam Benegal, whose 1977 film Bhumika starring Smita marked a highpoint of the parallel...
Brazil honours 100 years of Indian cinema with a stampBrazil has come out with a unique way to pay tribute to the 100 years of Indian cinema by releasing two postage stamps which are designed b...
Manish Tewari compares Narendra Modi with Adolf HitlerTewari today said the Gujarat Chief Minister's idea to rebrand India via cinema reminds him Hitler using Berlin Olympics to rebrand Germany.
- Taare Zameen Par dubbed in English for Oscars
'Taare Zameen Par', Aamir Khan's directorial debut has been dubbed in English for the Academy awards jury members.
- Parallel cinema is more challenging: Alagappan
Renowned Malayalam cinematographer N Alagappan feels that working in parallel cinema is far more challenging as compared to exhibiting skil...
- Lights, camera, action!
The entertainment industry is doing well, and more and more global players are eyeing India for outsourcing. It’s the right time for SMEs t...