Shammi Kapoor, First Dancing Star of Indian Cinema
BY ONKAR SINGH Shamsher Raj Kapoor alias Shammi kapoor became the first dancing star of India. His first bloc buster was Junglee followed by Kashmir Ki Kali opposite Sharmila Tagor…
Shaji Karun’s “Olu” to open Indian Panorama at 49th IFFI
By Utpal Borpujari / New Delhi Noted director Shaji N Karun’s latest Malayalam feature film “Olu” and Aditya Suhas Jambhale Marathi short film “Kharvas” will open the prestigious Indian Panorama…
Anupam Kher quits as FTII chief
Pune Veteran actor Anupam Kher has resigned from the post of Chairman of the Film and Television Institute of India (FTII) here, a year after his appointment, citing his international…
Haryana to develop Film City
Our Correspondent / Gurgaon Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar has announced that a Film City would be developed in the state on Public Private Partnership. After unveiling the Film…
Renowned Hindustani classical musician Annapurna Devi dead
AMN Renowned Hindustani musician Annapurna Devi passed away at the Breach Candy hospital in Mumbai today. She was 91. According to hospital officials, the legendary singer breathed her last at…
Musician Balabhaskar passes away
Violinist Balabhaskar, who had lit up thousands of stages and hearts with his mellifluous rendering of popular songs and his mastery in fusion music, is no more. Balabhaskar (40) had…
President, PM greet Lata Mangeshkar on her birthday
Ram Nath Kovind and Prime Minister Narendra Modi have greeted legendary singer Lata Mangeshkar on her birthday. In a tweet, Mr Kovind said may her melodious voice continue to mesmerise…
Filmmaker Kalpana Lajmi passes away
WEB DESK Filmmaker Kalpana Lajmi passed away Sunday morning after a prolonged illness. She was 64. Kalpana breathed her last around 4:30 am on Sunday at Kokilaben Hospital in Mumbai.…
Assamese movie ‘Village Rockstars’ is India’s official entry for Oscars
Assamese movie ‘Village Rockstars’ has been selected as India’s official entry to the Oscars 2019. The film is directed by Rima Das. An all-India jury constituted by Film Federation of…
Puducherry to be on film festival map with 1st PIFF
By Utpal Borpujari / New Delhi Puducherry will etch its name on the film festival map on September 25, the day the 1st Pondicherry International Film Festival (PIFF) ith the…