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New Delhi, April 3 Actor Zeenat Aman revisited her memories and recalled filming a scene involving a wheelchair alongside Bollywood legend Amitabh Bachchan from the cult film "Don," describing it as an "extremely challenging" experience.The film, released in 1978, featured Aman as Roma and...

Mumbai, March 15 Filmmaker Zoya Akhtar believes that traditional love stories will soon make a major return to the big screen.At a special screenwriting workshop session organized by Whistling Woods International in association with the Screenwriters Association of India (SWA), Akhtar was...

Mumbai, March 9 The BAFTA award for her Manipuri language film "Boong" serves as a reminder to the world about a place called Manipur, and it is now up to audiences to "carry that knowledge forward," says Lakshmipriya Devi, adding disarmingly that she now wants to "step back from the limelight."...

New Delhi, February 27 Actor-filmmaker Farhan Akhtar announced on Friday that the BAFTA Award-winning film "Boong," directed by Lakshmipriya Devi, will be released in theaters on March 6."Boong," which tells the story of a young boy named Boong (played by Gugun Kipgen) from the valley of...

London, Feb 23 India celebrated significantly at the BAFTA awards, with the Manipuri film "Boong" winning the Best Children's and Family Film award in a ceremony where its director, Lakshmipriya Devi, used the opportunity to express her hope for peace in her home state.There were other Indian...

New Delhi, February 23 Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said that the Manipuri film "Boong" winning the prestigious BAFTA award was a moment of immense joy, especially for the northeastern state."Boong," a coming-of-age comedy-drama produced by Farhan Akhtar's Excel Entertainment, won...

New Delhi, February 23 Filmmaker Karan Johar, Shekhar Kapur, and Kangana Ranaut, along with many others from the industry, congratulated Lakshmipriya Devi for winning the BAFTA award for her film "Boong," a coming-of-age story set in Manipur.The film, which marks Devi's debut as a director...

Imphal, February 23 Chief Minister Y Khemchand Singh said on Monday that director Lakshmipriya Devi's film 'Boong', which won the best children and family film category at the 79th BAFTA awards, is a moment of immense pride not only for Manipur but for the entire nation.Singh extended his...

Mumbai, February 23 – Bollywood star Alia Bhatt made a memorable debut at the 79th British Academy Film Awards (BAFTA), adding a unique "Indian touch" to her speech while presenting the award for Best Film Not in the English Language.Held at London's Royal Festival Hall, Alia began by greeting...

The Manipuri comedy-drama "Boong," produced by Farhan Akhtar's Excel Entertainment, won the prestigious BAFTA Award for Best Children's & Family Film in London yesterday. The film's debut director, Lakshmipriya Devi, made an emotional plea for peace in her acceptance speech after receiving the...

London, February 23 The quirky Manipuri coming-of-age comedy-drama, "Boong," produced by Farhan Akhtar's Excel Entertainment, won the prestigious BAFTA Award for Best Children's & Family Film in London on Sunday.The film's debut director, Lakshmipriya Devi, made an emotional plea for peace in...

Mumbai, February 22 – Actor and filmmaker Farhan Akhtar celebrated 4 years of marital bliss with his wife, Shibani Akhtar, whom he describes as "the woman who makes everything feel better," with a special social media post.Farhan posted romantic photos of himself and his wife on his Instagram...

Mumbai, February 20 Actor Ishaan Khatter, who won the "Best Actor" jury's choice award for "Homebound" at the seventh edition of the Iconic Gold Awards, said that the film, directed by Neeraj Ghaywan, was much more than just a film for him.Speaking about winning the award, Ishaan said, "Well...

New Delhi, February 19 Actor-filmmaker Farhan Akhtar said on Thursday that he is “honored and grateful” to be a part of the legacy of The Beatles and sitar maestro Ravi Shankar as he prepares to portray the Indian music icon in filmmaker Sam Mendes’ upcoming four-part cinematic event on the...

New Delhi, February 17 Bollywood star Alia Bhatt is set to present an award at the 79th edition of the BAFTA Awards, the British Academy announced on Tuesday.The awards ceremony, officially called the EE BAFTA Film Awards, aims to celebrate excellence in international cinema. It is scheduled...

New Delhi, February 13 Actor Hrithik Roshan dismissed rumors linking him to Farhan Akhtar’s “Don 3” on Friday, stating that he was never approached for the film.Actor Ranveer Singh was slated to star in the third installment of the franchise, which was announced in 2023, but the actor...

New Delhi, February 13 Actor-filmmaker Farhan Akhtar is set to portray the role of sitar icon Ravi Shankar in filmmaker Sam Mendes' upcoming four-part movie saga on The Beatles, which is slated to release in theaters in April 2028.Sony Pictures shared the news of Akhtar's casting on its...