Kochi Feb, 26 (IANS) In a significant development that has sent ripples through the film industry and political circles alike, the Kerala High Court on Thursday stayed the release of the controversial film “Kerala Story 2” for 15 days, just a day before its scheduled theatrical debut.The film, which was slated for release on Friday, had already generated intense debate over its theme and portrayal of sensitive issues.Petitioners had approached the High Court, contending that the content could po…
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Chennai, Feb 3 (IANS) Ace director Gautham Vasudev Menon, who has now completed 25 glorious years in the film industry, has now penned a note of gratitude in which he has told his audiences that their acceptance was the ultimate reward. Taking to his X timeline to share his statement that was titled ‘A Quarter-century of frames and feelings’, the usually reticent director said, “It is often said that cinema is not just about capturing moving images; it is about capturing time itself. And as I pa…
Bengaluru, Jan 30 (IANS) Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah inaugurated the 17th Bengaluru International Film Festival on the grand steps of the Vidhana Soudha in Bengaluru on Thursday. He stated that the government is always ready to support socially relevant cinema.Addressing the gathering, Siddaramaiah said that films should not be limited to entertainment alone but should also work towards correcting social inequalities and addressing the shortcomings of society.The Chief Minister said ci…
Mumbai Jan 28 (IANS) Veteran filmmaker Subhash Ghai recently shared his excitement upon meeting Honourable Prime Minister Narendra Modi after during the Republic Day celebrations at Rashtrapati Bhavan.Expressing his admiration for the Prime Minister, Subhash Ghai highlighted a rare and unique quality in the PM’s personality.Sharing his experience, Subhash Ghai shared a photo on social media and wrote, “A unique quality in personality in our honourable Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi ji, i…
Mumbai, Jan 27 (IANS) Veteran filmmaker Subhash Ghai has responded to the ongoing debate about the communal undertones in the film industry.He has subtly rejected the allegations made by some artists, such as A R Rahman, saying that this is an age-old phenomenon in the industry and nothing new to be discussed now.Speaking exclusively to IANS, the ‘Taal’ maker said that the issue has been persistent in society for several years, and those who wish to focus on their work remain unaffected by such …
Mumbai, Jan 25 (IANS) Veteran filmmaker Subhash Ghai, who recently celebrated his 81st birthday, is reflecting on his journey in cinema. The filmmaker spoke with IANS and shared how he navigated the film industry, and the challenges. He told IANS, “55 years ago I was studying in FTII, I did an acting course there, and I learned a lot, I learned world cinema then I stayed in acting for 3 years, 3 years I was a writer, 3 years I was a director then I was a producer”.He further mentioned, “I …
Mumbai, Jan 13 (IANS) Actor and a proud father Suniel Shetty had tears rolling down his cheek as he got emotional while speaking about his son Ahan Shetty’s journey in the film industry, saying that he did face a setback post his maiden film “Tadap” in 2021 and that Border 2 is the best possible film his son could have received as his second project. It was on Monday, when Suniel joined his son Ahan at the launch of the revamped version of the song “Jaate Hue Lamhon”, which originally …
Chennai, Jan 8 (IANS) In the wake of low-budget Tamil film ‘Salliyargal’ not being given enough screens and Vijay’s ‘Jana Nayagan’ being postponed as a result of not getting clearance from the Censor Board on time, one of Tamil cinema’s top directors Karthik Subbaraj has expressed concern and urged everyone to set aside their differences and come together to save cinema. Taking to his X timeline to pen his thoughts on the recent developments that have put pressure on filmmakers, the director wro…
Mumbai, Jan 6 (IANS) Actress Chitrangda Singh has weighed in on the growing discussion around regulated shift timings on film sets, stressing that while actors are largely taken care of, the conversation must urgently widen to include the crew members who form the backbone of the film industry. Asked about her experience, how crucial is the change towards regulated shift timings on film sets for mental and physical well-being, the actress told IANS: “I think it definitely is important. Actors …
New Delhi, Jan 5 (IANS) The Shabdotsav 2026 in Delhi witnessed a confluence of film and literature. Bollywood actor Tej Sappu spoke about the changing times in the film industry and his experiences. Speaking to IANS, Tej Sapru said, “The aim of Shabdotsav is to openly discuss every topic and share one’s views. We were invited to discuss the film line. We expressed our views on the subject in great depth. Such programmes prove to be very helpful for the development of the film world”.He also spok…