Bollywood

Iranian filmmaker barred from India travel: Report


Iranian authorities have barred filmmaker Reza Dormishian from visiting the International Film Festival of India (IFFI) in Goa, where 'A Minor,' a movie he produced, was scheduled to play in the competition. According to Variety, he is the most recent representative of Iranian cinema to face sanctions from the Iranian regime due to his expression...

‘I Have Electric Dreams’ wins Golden Peacock at IFFI


The 53rd edition of International Film Festival of India (IFFI) concluded on November 28 with Spanish film 'I Have Electric Dreams' directed by Valentina Maurel winning the prestigious 'Golden Peacock' for the best film of the festival. The closing ceremony of IFFI was held at the Shyama Prasad Mukherjee indoor stadium in Taleigao. The film...

IFFI jury head terms ‘The Kashmir Files’ as ‘vulgar’


Nadav Lapid, IFFI's jury head, during the concluding ceremony of the festival, termed the movie 'The Kashmir Files' as 'vulgar' and 'inappropriate'. He said that the spirit of the festival can surely accept a critical discussion as well, which is essential for art and life. Earlier, Lapid said that the IFFI was disturbed about this...

US-based Lonestar Films signs Sharib Hashmi, Aahna Kumra


Lonestar Films, the US-based entertainment production house, have roped in actors Sharib Hashmi and Aahna Kumra to play lead roles in their maiden, full-length Hindi feature film, 'Cancer'. Lonestar Films is promoted by Pankaj Mamtora, who is a serial entrepreneur with business interests also in healthcare, pharmaceuticals, fitness and real estate. The film will be...

Fest to showcase Dilip Kumar movies in 20 Indian cities


The film festival 'Dilip Kumar Hero Of Heroes', which will showcase the milestone films of the 'Tragedy King' such as 'Aan', 'Devdas', 'Ram Aur Shyam' and 'Shakti', will be held on December 10 and 11. With a career spanning five decades, Mohammed Yusuf Khan, popularly known as Dilip Kumar, ruled the silver screen with his...

‘Pushpa…’ to open travelling fest of 6 Indian films in Russia


The Allu Arjun-starrer and pan-India blockbuster movie 'Pushpa -The Rise' will open a travelling festival of six films that will be screened in 24 Russian cities as part of an Indian Films Festival from December 1 to 6. The film festival is being organized by Indian Films, together with the Indian National Cultural Centre and...

Kashmir and Bollywood – A never-ending love story


The love story between Kashmir and Bollywood began way back in 1949 when Raj Kapoor shot parts of his film 'Barsaat' in the Valley, taking its beauty to a wider audience. Ever since, the Kashmir Valley has become the focus area of many film producers. In the 60s and 70s, several Bollywood films, including 'Kashmir...

“Propaganda, vulgar”: IFFI jury head on ‘The Kashmir Files’


During the International Film Festival of India (IFFI), Nadav Lapid, an Israeli director and the president of the festival's jury, called Vivek Agnihotri's The Kashmir Files a "propaganda, vulgar movie."  He stated that the film screening at the festival "disturbed and startled" the jury.  'The Kashmir Files' was presented as part of the Indian Panorama Section. One...

Richa Chadha tweets ‘Galwan says hi’, apologizes after backlash


Bollywood actor Richa Chadha has issued an apology statement through a tweet after being slammed on social media for posting a tweet on the 2020 Galwan clash, in which several Indian Army soldiers died. Taking to Twitter, Richa wrote, "Even though it can never be my intention in the least, if the 3 words...