Gala inauguration of Global Film Festival in IndoreOctober 9th, 2009 INDORE - A week-long 'Global Cinema Festival' began with Bollywood actors adding to the splendour of the event in Indore. Bollywood actor Priyanka Chopra, actor Sanjay Kapoor, veteran actor Randhir Kapoor and filmmaker Boney Kapoor among others marked their presence at the inauguration of the film festival on Thursday.
'Cookign With Stella' hit at international film festivalsSeptember 23rd, 2009 MUMBAI - After screening his film "Cooking With Stella" at the Toronoto International Film Festival, Dilip Mehta went to Cinfest Sudbury with his directorial debut that kickstarted the event. "Seema Biswas and I flew to Sudbury where our film was opening the Cinefest Sudbury International Film Festival.
Abhay Deol Centre of Attraction at Venice Film FestivalSeptember 17th, 2009 Italian designer Salvatore Ferragamo styled Abhay Deol's suit for the
Venice film festival; where Dev D was being screened. An eyewitness said, “Abhay looked dashing as ever.
Lisas Hollywood DreamsAugust 31st, 2009 Lisa Ray is very excited about the release of her Hollywood film, What’s Cooking, Stella? The film will be screened at the Toronto International Film Festival and none other than Lisa and her co-star, Don McKellar, will formally open the festival on September 16. According to sources, they will open the Toronto Stock Exchange on the morning of the premiere.
Luck By Chance goes to New York for Engendered Film FestivalAugust 22nd, 2009 Thursday, 21st August 2009: Zoya Akhtar’s directorial debut and Excel Entertainment’s Luck by Chance is all set to be screened at the Engendered Film Festival at New York. Luck By Chance will be the closing film at the festival, which concludes on the 30th August and would be attended by the brother-sister duo Farhan Akhtar and Zoya Akhtar.
'Sikandar' narrates Kashmir's tensions through children's eyes (IANS Preview)August 18th, 2009 NEW DELHI - After making comedies like "Chalo America" and "The King of Bollywood", director Piysush Jha returns with suspense-thriller "Sikandar". Releasing Friday, the film is about the tensions in Kashmir seen through children's eyes.
Indian Red Alert at German Film FestivalJuly 26th, 2009 Producer TP Aggarwal and Rahul’s next film ‘Red Alert-The War Within’ is hailed by critics and audiences at Stuttgart Film Festival 2009 as ‘the film that will take Indian Cinema to another height in International world Cinema”. It was given the ‘Director’s Vision Awards’ at the 6th edition of Stuttgart Film Festival 2009.
Santosh Sivan unaware of 'Tahaan' honour in GermanyJuly 24th, 2009 MUMBAI - At Germany's only annual festival celebrating Bollywood cinema in Stuttgart the highest honour went to Santosh Sivan's Hindi film "Tahaan", but the cinematographer-filmmaker was unaware of it. The festival titled Bollywood and Beyond concluded July 19 and "Tahaan", about the adventures of a little boy and his pet donkey in Kashmir, won The German Star Of India award.
Nothing was wrong between me and Ekta -Suniel ShettyJuly 23rd, 2009 Nicknamed Anna of the Tinsel-town, Suniel Shetty is a fantastic actor well-known for his wittiness. Right now, he is set to showcase an altogether different facet as an actor; with his forthcoming film Red Alert-The War Within.
Germany's Indian film fest opens with 'Luck By Chance'July 14th, 2009 STUTTGART - Zoya Akhtar's directorial debut "Luck by Chance" inaugurated Germany's only annual festival of Indian cinema here Tuesday amidst great fanfare. Zoya's director brother Farhan Akhter's "Rock On!", which marks his debut as an actor, will also be screened at Bollywood and Beyond, Germany's only festival dedicated to Indian movies.
Economic crisis hits Indian film festival in GermanyJuly 12th, 2009 STUTTGART - The economic crisis has forced organisers of Germany's only Indian film festival to scale back this year's event after a number of sponsors pulled out. The number of entries has dropped to 47 from 56 last year and will be shown at a venue on the outskirts of Stuttgart instead of in the city centre as in previous years.
Anant Mahadevan speaks on the war withinJuly 4th, 2009 An intelligent filmmaker, a terrific story-teller and a brilliant actor; Anant Mahadevan has done it all. This persona has come a long way as he celebrates 20 years in Hindi cinema.
Anant Mahadevan all set for his nextJuly 3rd, 2009 After earning laurels from all over the world for his film ‘Staying Alive’ Anant Mahadevan is all geared up for his next directorial venture. The film based on real life story is titled ‘Cotton country’.
Indian films 'Sikandar', 'Samaantar' to compete at Stuttgart festJune 16th, 2009 NEW DELHI - Two Indian movies - Hindi thriller "Sikandar" and Marathi drama "Samaantar" - have been nominated in two different categories at the Bollywood and Beyond Film Festival to be held in Stuttgart next month. "Sikandar" has been selected as a part of the official competition and would bid for the German Star of India award, while "Samaantar" is competing in the Audience Award section at the fest that begins July 14.
Four Bollywood filmmakers are official invitees at Cannes this year May 13th, 2009 Filmmakers Karan Johar, Prem Soni (Main Aur Mrs Khanna) and Imtiaz Ali are going to be the official invitees at the Cannes film festival this year. It can be recalled that Karan Johar has been visiting Cannes every year but this will be the first time that directors Prem Soni and director Imitiaz Ali will be making their presence felt at Cannes.
July 5th, 2009 at 7:26 am
hey, looks like this film is dealing with the current issue of naxalism. for a change people have looked at other subject rather than terrorism only. we need to wake up about naxalites before it is too late. its already over the head. waiting to watch it. ruchy
July 5th, 2009 at 7:30 am
good to know that industry is taking up burning issue of naxalites. we need to look at this angle of fear and terror too. hope there is some solution given for the government.