Mumbai, March 27 Filmmaker Karan Johar said that the recent blockbuster "Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge" reminded him of the 70s classic Hindi cinema, which was typically watched in single-screen theaters.In his latest Instagram post, Karan shared that watching those movies inspired him to become a...
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Chennai, March 26 – Director Meera Kathiravan has revealed that the role played by veteran director Kasthuri Raja, who is also the father of actor Dhanush, in his upcoming film 'Habeebi' is a crucial one. He stated that the veteran director's character in the film will play a significant role in...
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Chennai, March 21 Asserting that cinema is a medium far more potent than any physical armament, acclaimed filmmaker Karthik Subbaraj said his upcoming production 'Neelira' is an attempt to use the "weapon of empathy" to tell the untold stories of civilian life during the Sri Lankan civil...
Mumbai, March 18 Actor-director Kunal Kemmu and producer Chirag Nihalani announced the launch of their film production banner, Drongo Films, on Wednesday.Kemmu, who made his directorial debut last year with "Madgaon Express" and is known for his work in films such as "99", "Zakhm" and "Go Goa...
New Delhi, March 16 The EPIC Company announced the launch of its EPIC Studio on Monday, a next-generation creative studio that brings together the strengths, talent networks, and production capabilities of Juggernaut Productions and MovieVerse Studio under a single banner.EPIC Studio will...
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Mumbai, March 14 Renowned Indian producer Ekta Kapoor announced the launch of her new talent management company, Hoonur, on Saturday. The company aims to nurture artists and strengthen the culture of storytelling and performance in the entertainment industry.Hoonur will feature a diverse...
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Mumbai, March 14 – Award-winning filmmaker Prakash Jha, known for his socially relevant and thought-provoking films, has shared his opinion on the relationship between society and revolution.The filmmaker-producer spoke to IANS at his office in the Andheri West area of Mumbai, and stated that...
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Mumbai, March 10 – National Award-winning filmmaker Prakash Jha has reflected on the current political landscape worldwide, marked by ongoing wars in West Asia and Eastern Europe.Speaking to IANS, Jha said, "It's a fascinating time. People are electing leaders from a different era, with...
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New Delhi, March 8 The Indian Women's Press Corps reaffirmed its commitment to supporting safe, equitable, and empowering spaces for women in media on the occasion of International Women's Day.In a statement, the association of women journalists said that on this day, they celebrate the...
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Mumbai, March 4 – As Vicky Kaushal's musical drama "Zubaan" celebrated its tenth anniversary on Wednesday, filmmaker Mozez Singh decided to reflect on the film, which marked a deeply personal milestone in both his life and career.Looking back on the decade-long milestone, Mozez posted a video...
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Los Angeles, March 2 – Hollywood star Jessica Chastain, who plays Jennifer McCarthy in Michel Franco's film, a wealthy socialite having an affair with undocumented immigrant Fernando Rodriguez, explained that the film's intimate scenes were necessary for the story.When asked if she was nervous...
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Mumbai, March 2 – The makers of ‘Jab Khuli Kitaab’ unveiled its trailer on Monday, offering a heartfelt, humorous, and refreshingly honest glimpse into one of the most poignant portrayals of mature love on screen. Actress Dimple Kapadia, who plays a key character, said that the film felt like a...
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Mumbai, March 1 – Director Anubhuti Kashyap, who is receiving a lot of positive feedback on her recently released streaming film ‘Accused’, has shared how the story came about.The director spoke with IANS during the film's promotion, and revealed that one of the key factors driving the story...
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Mumbai, February 27 – Director Anubhuti Kashyap, who is receiving a lot of positive response to her recently released streaming movie 'Accused', has shared the key considerations she had in mind when telling the story.Anubhuti, who is also the sister of Anurag Kashyap, spoke with IANS during...
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Mumbai, February 25 Actress Sandeepa Dhar spoke about the unrealistic beauty standards for women in the entertainment industry and whether they pressure actresses into undergoing cosmetic procedures.Speaking exclusively to IANS, Sandeepa stated that these cosmetic procedures are no longer...
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self-esteem
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storytelling
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Mumbai, February 21 – Actress Adrija Roy, who portrays Rahi Kapadia in the popular show "Anupamaa", spoke about the ongoing storyline of male domestic violence in the drama.Adrija said that she is extremely proud to be a part of a show that doesn't shy away from bringing sensitive and rarely...
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Mumbai, February 20 Renowned lyricist-singer-actor Swanand Kirkire is all set to be a part of filmmaker Sooraj Barjatya's upcoming romantic family drama, "Yeh Prem Mol Liya".Headlined by Ayushmann Khurrana and Sharvari Wagh, the film marks Barjatya's much-anticipated return to the traditional...
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storytelling
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Mumbai, February 18 – As Subhash Ghai’s Mukta Arts Ltd. and Green Gold Animation announced a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to develop animated shows and films, the filmmaker claimed that animation combined with gaming and AI will create a billion-dollar industry in the future.He explained...
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Mumbai, February 18 Audio series platform Pocket FM announced on Tuesday that its creator economy has crossed ₹300 crore and is projected to grow threefold to ₹1,000 crore by the end of 2026, driven by its AI capabilities.The company said that over 3 lakh creators have published their first...
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New Delhi, February 17 Filmmaker Shekhar Kapur said on Tuesday that artificial intelligence will dramatically lower the cost of filmmaking and open doors for a new generation of storytellers.The director, known for critical and commercial hits such as "Masoom", "Mr India" and "Bandit Queen"...
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