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Sony Liv has a sure-shot winner in Freedom at Midnight. Adapted from a book written by Dominique Lapierre and Larry Collins, the Indian series depicts the struggle of the Indian freedom movement and how the founders laid the foundation of one of the largest democracies in the world. The seven-episode long Nikhil Advani-created miniseries faithfully adapts the book. Let us look at the cast and characters of Freedom at Midnight in this article.

Sidhant Gupta as Jawaharlal Nehru

Actor Sidhant Gupta, who made a huge splash last year in the Prime Video series Jubilee, helmed by Vikramaditya Motwane, has got the meaty part of Jawaharlal Nehru here. For Gupta, who’s only thirty-five years old, it was a particularly challenging part as the show is set mostly during 1946–47, when Pandit Nehru is almost sixty. But given Gupta had already shown his skill as an actor, there was no reason...

Why Alia Bhatt’s collaboration with Nag Ashwin can become a blockbuster! (Photo Credit – Instagram)

Alia Bhatt is reportedly in talks with Kalki 2898 Ad director Nag Ashwin for a female-led, ambitious pan-India project. According to a news report in Mid-Day, while the story has been kept under wraps, the role is said to be tailor-made for Alia, and the actress is excited to collaborate with the acclaimed director. While there is no official confirmation, here are 3 reasons this collaboration can set the box office on fire.

Nag Ashwin’s Larger Than Life Vision

Well, it is not a hidden fact that filmmaker Nag Ashwin is known for churning out some larger-than-life subjects through his movies. Be it a take on Mahabharat against the backdrop of a post-apocalyptic world in Kalki 2898 Ad or a story of a yesteryear female superstar in Mahanati. Hence, Ashwin’s female-led movie with Alia...

In the glitzy world of Bollywood fashion, two leading ladies stand out for their impeccable style and grace: Alia Bhatt and Janhvi Kapoor. Both actresses, known for their stellar performances and fashion-forward choices, have often dazzled audiences with their saree looks in movies produced by the maestro of glamour himself, Karan Johar.

Alia Bhatt, with her effortless charm and versatile acting skills, has donned the six yards of elegance in several Karan Johar productions. From her debut in “Student of the Year” to the critically acclaimed “Dear Zindagi,” Alia has seamlessly embraced traditional attire, including sarees, to portray various characters on screen. Whether it’s the vibrant chiffon sarees in “2 States” or the ethereal pastels in “Kalank,” Alia’s saree fashion has always been a visual treat, setting trends and inspiring fashion enthusiasts across the nation.

Similarly, Janhvi Kapoor, the epitome of grace and poise, has carved a niche...

Box Office Performance Of Shah Rukh Khan’s Last 10 Films. (Photo Credit – IMDb)

No one would have imagined in their wildest dreams the way Shah Rukh Khan made a smashing comeback at the box office. It has always been said that one or two failures can’t take away your stardom, and that’s exactly what we saw in Khan’s case. Before the pandemic era, due to poor performers back to back, the superstar was written off by many, but now, he’s truly unstoppable. So, today, we’ll take a look at the performance of his last 10 theatrical releases!

Underperformance of Shah Rukh Khan’s big films

Shah Rukh suffered a setback when his ambitious films didn’t receive the expected response from the audience. His biggest failure in recent times was Zero. Made under his home production, Shah Rukh invested a huge budget and effort to create an unusual romantic film,...

Rohit Saraf is an Indian actor who primarily works in Hindi films and series. Here are some of his most notable works

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Early Life and Career

Born on December 8, 1996, in Kathmandu, Nepal, into an Indian family Moved back with his family to Delhi and was raised there; moved to Mumbai when he started modeling Father, Suresh Saraf, passed away when Rohit was 12 years old Completed early education at Saint Francis D’Assisi High School and then went to St. Xavier’s College, Mumbai, for graduation

Notable Works

Dear Zindagi (2016): Made his film debut in a supporting role What Will People Say (2017): Played the cousin of the lead character in the Norwegian drama Hichki (2018): Starred alongside Rani Mukerji in the comedy-drama The Sky Is Pink (2019): Starred alongside Priyanka Chopra and Zaira Wasim in the...

Many iconic movies shot in Goa feature many parts of the state that have drawn many movie buffs to view the location in person. Some movies won accolades and dozen of Indian hearts

Dil Chahta Hai: This 2001 film by Farhan Akhtar is about a road trip to Goa and features Chapora Fort. Golmaal Series: The first three films of this Rohit Shetty-directed comedy series were shot in Goa and feature locations like Dona Paula Beach and Fort Aguada. Singham: This action film by Rohit Shetty features an iconic action sequence shot at Dona Paula Jetty. Dum Maaro Dum: This crime thriller film by R. Sippy was set in Goa and features real locations like Arpora Market. Finding Fanny: This film by Homi Adajania features locations like Parra, Cortalim, Aldona, Assagao, Saligao and Socorro. Dear Zindagi: This film by Gauri Shinde features locations like Salvador Do Mundo and Morjim beach.

Anupam Kher took to Twitter to announce the contribution of the immensely talented lyricist, Kausar Munir, to his directorial venture “Tanvir The Great.” In his tweet, Kher expressed his happiness, delight, and honor in presenting Munir, highlighting her magical touch to the film’s songs composed by M M Keeravani.

Acknowledging Munir’s soulful lyrics, Kher thanked her for her warmth and brilliance throughout the process. He expressed his fortune in having Munir as part of the team, emphasizing her role among remarkable technicians.

Kausar Munir, known for her exceptional work in the industry, has left an indelible mark with her lyrics in various acclaimed films like “Ishaqzaade,” “Ek Tha Tiger,” “Bajrangi Bhaijaan,” “Dear Zindagi,” “Padma,” “Secret Superstar,” “83,” and “Jubilee.” Now, her collaboration with Anupam Kher in “Tanvir The Great” adds another feather to her cap.

Announcement: Happy, Delighted and Honoured to present Ms. Kausar Munir, the hugely talented...

Box Office – Tabu, Kareena Kapoor Khan, Kriti Sanon’s Crew is amongst Top-10 female centric films after Week One ( Photo Credit – YouTube )

Crew continues to be in the record books after spending one week in theatres. It had a really good opening when it started in double digits, and then that stayed on to be the case for rest of the weekend as well when more than 10 crores kept coming in. Though Monday hold was quite good, there were steady numbers that kept coming between Tuesday to Thursday. That said, the drops were there and while they were not drastic, they were negligible. As a result, the Crew has to now contend with being in the Top-10 instead of being in the top 5.

Here Are the Week One/first 7 day numbers of the Top-10 Female-Centric Films: The Kerala Story – 81.07 crores Gangubai Kathiawadi – 68.93 crores Manikarnika – The Queen of Jhansi – 61.15 crores Veere Di Wedding...

Box Office – Crew holds well on Monday ( Photo Credit – Tips Official / YouTube )

Crew did well on Monday as 4.52 crores came in. On Friday, which was a partial holiday, the film had collected 10.21 crores which means the hold is definitely there. From this point on, the film should stabilise further and the drops would be even minimal since it has already happened on Monday. Moreover, with good word of mouth coming its way, the film will further stabilise.

The common sentiment amongst those who have watched Crew is that it’s after ages that a light-hearted film like this has come, which also caters to the entire country and not just a state or two. Otherwise, there have been numerous North, Maharashtra or Up-centric films that have come, which are good but then restricted in appeal. Here, Crew as well actually caters primarily to the multiplex audiences but at least the...

How Much Did Salman Khan & Anushka Sharma Get Paid For Sultan? ( Photo Credit – Facebook )

Salman Khan went through a drastic transformation for the 2016 sports drama Sultan. Anushka Sharma beautifully supported him by undergoing intensive training to portray the role of his love interest as a state-level wrestler. But do you know how much the leading actors were paid? Scroll below for a detailed box office analysis, profits, and more!

Released in July 2016, Sultan received massive praise from audiences and critics alike. It opened up to an earth-shattering sum of 36.54 crores and surpassed all prior Eid releases, including Chennai Express, Ek Tha Tiger, Bajrangi Bhaijaan, and Kick.

Sultan Budget & Box Office Collection

Yash Raj Films splurged a massive sum of 90 crores for Sultan. As opposed to the budget, the film made box office collections of 300.45 crores in India. It was declared a super duper hit. The magic wasn’t restricted nationwide but also globally.

Crew vs Fighter Box Office Comparison (3-Day Total) (Photo Credit – YouTube)

Kareena Kapoor Khan, Tabu, and Kriti Sanon have truly spread their magic all across. We’re talking about their heist comedy, Crew, which was released in theatres on March 29, 2024. The opening weekend has minted massive moolah both in India and worldwide markets. But the box office collections were not enough to surpass Hrithik Roshan starrer Fighter. Scroll below for all the details!

In the overseas market, Crew made a smashing start. The film made a total box office collection of $1.7 million, almost 6% higher than Fighter ($1.10 million). The leading markets were Australia, North America, and New Zealand.

Crew Opening Opening Weekend (Overseas)

As per Nishit Shaw, North America has massively contributed to Crew collections in international circuits. A total of $1.55 million was added from the US and Canada alone. Australia (A$475K), New Zealand (Nz$136K), UK (£215K), Germany (€20.1K...

Crew Box Office Collection Day 4 (Early Trends) (Photo Credit –YouTube)

Tabu, Kareena Kapoor Khan, and Kriti Sanon’s gang is entertaining the audience with their Crew even on weekdays. Yes, after an impressive opening weekend, the film saw a good response coming for itself on Monday, which clearly indicates that word-of-mouth has done its job and will help the film sail smoothly throughout the entire opening week. Keep reading to know more!

The latest heist comedy entertainer has turned out to be a big surprise. During the current post-pandemic era, even some big films are struggling to find audiences right from the opening day, and here, the Tabu, Kareena Kapoor Khan, and Tabu starrer maintained a score of above 10 crores on each day during the opening weekend. On Friday, 10.28 crores came in, which saw a slight rise on Saturday, resulting in 10.87 crores coming in. On Sunday, 11.45 crores were raked in.

Budget & Box Office Returns Of Dune 2 (Photo Credit – IMDb)

Timothee Chalamet-led Dune 2 has definitely slowed down due to new releases but it is doing enough to keep the scoreboard moving and pushing ahead the profitable journey. The film is already a big success for the makers, and right now, it’s minting all the bonus moolah at the worldwide box office. Can you guess how much returns have already been yielded by the biggie? Keep reading to know more!

Dune 2’s current status at the worldwide box office

The Dune sequel was released on 1st March, so it’s been a month since the film has been running successfully in theatres. The biggie is displaying its strong legs at ticket windows and churning out steady numbers. Talking about the worldwide collection, it has earned $626.09 million till now, as per Box Office Mojo.

Out of the aforementioned total,...

Box Office – Tabu, Kareena, Kriti’s Crew is amongst Top-5 biggest weekend openers for a female centric film, edges past Alia Bhatt’s Dear Zindagi ( Photo Credit – Instagram; iMDb )

Tabu, Kareena Kapoor and Kriti Sanon have done it. Their film has gone beyond just the opening day bonanza and has now done consistently well right through the weekend as well. It has been a bountiful score for the film, allowing it to find a place amongst the Top-5 weekend openers of all time. Interestingly, three out of these have come post-pandemic – Gangubai Kathiawadi, The Kerala Story, and Crew, each of which belongs to a different genre. That said, while the first two in the list are hard-hitting dramas, its Crew, which is light-hearted.

In fact, there is more. If one looks at the entire Top 10, then it’s only Crew and Veere Di Wedding which are light-hearted whereas the remaining eight all are drama.

Revisiting The Indian Box Office Journey Of Alia Bhatt (Photo Credit – IMDb)

Alia Bhatt has come a long way in her acting career and carved her own space in the Indian film industry. Starting her career as a girl next door, Alia has proved her mettle by taking some unconventional roles and successfully pulling them off. Be it a commercial potboiler or a totally content-driven film, the actress hasn’t hesitated to try her hands at different projects. And so far, it has paid off well at the Indian box office!

Alia celebrates her 31st birthday today, and fans all over the globe are sharing their heartwarming wishes to her on social media. Users are displaying their love by posting some of Alia’s popular dialogues or a glimpse of her famous characters. She rightfully deserves all the attention as, within a short span of time, the Gangubai Kathiawadi actress...

When Shah Rukh Khan Revealed His Weird Phobia On The Kapil Sharma Show! ( Photo Credit – Instagram )

When discussing romantic tragedies, can we ever miss out on Devdas? Sanjay Leela Bhansali brought to life the devastating tale of Devdas Mukherjee and how! Shah Rukh Khan starred as the leading man, while Aishwarya Rai portrayed the role of Parvati “Paro” Chaudhary. But did you know the actress had a tough time because of Srk’s weird phobia? Scroll below for all the details!

Devdas ranks as one of the most iconic movies made in Bollywood. Made on a budget of 44 crores, the film went on to gross 99.87 crores gross worldwide. It was declared a clean hit at the box office. The period romantic drama starred an ensemble cast of Shah Rukh Khan, Aishwarya Rai, Madhuri Dixit, Jackie Shroff, Kirron Kher, Smita Jaykar, and Vijayendra Ghatge.

Shah Rukh Khan’s weird phobia on Devdas sets!

Filmometer & Box Office Worth Of Shah Rukh Khan (Picture Credit: IMDb)

Shah Rukh Khan – Naam Toh Suna Hi Hoga! Literally, the Indian superstar doesn’t need any introduction as his followers are spread all across the globe, even in countries where the biggest Indian stars have failed to penetrate. He’s been in the film industry for over 30 years now and is still ruling the box office like a King! Let’s check out his strike rate at the ticket windows below.

How do we calculate the success ratio?

Formula: (Super-Hits/Super-Duper Hit + Hit + Plus + Average)/Total Releases x 100 = Success ratio

Shah Rukh Khan’s box office success ratio: (14 + 13 + 8 + 7)/64 x 100 = 65.62%

Total releases – 64 Super-Hit/Super-Duper Hit – 14

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Kuch Kuch Hota Hai

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Coming-of-age young adult films can be a game changer if made well. It offers a perspective that other comedy or romantic films do not offer. A generation goes through an emotional and physical struggle of their own, and there is no end to learning from the past mistakes one has made. Coming-of-age films and shows delve deep into the individual mind and help people understand another generation.

Wake Up Sid (2009)

Wake Up Sid was Ayaan Mukherjee’s first outing as a director. As a young artist, his fresh approach to relationships and friendship was very evident in the film. Even though Wake Up Sid was primarily a film set in an urban milieu with young college students from the city trying to figure their lives out, the core of the film was the bond shared between Sid and his friends from college. Sid’s relationship with Aisha was a lot...

Actor Angad Bedi, who is known for films like ‘Pink’, ‘Ghoomer’ and ‘Dear Zindagi’, among others, marked his international sports debut by clinching gold in 400m race at the Open International Masters 2023 Athletics Championship held in Dubai.

An emotional Angad dedicated his win to his late father and legendary spinner Bishan Singh Bedi, who passed away on October 23 at the age of 77.

Competing against a field of seasoned athletes, Angad finished the race in 67 seconds. Earlier this year, he had clinched the silver in a tournament held in Mumbai.

Reflecting on his achievement, Angad said, “This win is dedicated to my father… He always said that keep your head down and let your actions speak. I have always been deeply inspired by his wisdom. I did this race because that’s what my father would have wanted. It’s my way of honouring him and his legacy. Sportsmanship is in my blood.

Actor Angad Bedi, who is known for films like ‘Pink’, ‘Ghoomer’ and ‘Dear Zindagi’, among others, marked his international sports debut by clinching gold in 400m race at the Open International Masters 2023 Athletics Championship held in Dubai.

An emotional Angad dedicated his win to his late father and legendary spinner Bishan Singh Bedi, who passed away on October 23 at the age of 77.

Competing against a field of seasoned athletes, Angad finished the race in 67 seconds. Earlier this year, he had clinched the silver in a tournament held in Mumbai.

Reflecting on his achievement, Angad said, “This win is dedicated to my father… He always said that keep your head down and let your actions speak. I have always been deeply inspired by his wisdom. I did this race because that’s what my father would have wanted. It’s my way of honouring him and his legacy. Sportsmanship is in my blood.

Mumbai, Sep 14 (Ians) Music composer Amit Trivedi, who is known for his work on the soundtracks of ‘Dev.D’, ‘Lootera’, ‘Queen’, ‘Dear Zindagi’, ‘Udta Punjab’ and others, celebrated the fifth anniversary of his film ‘Manmarziyaan’ which starred Taapsee Pannu, Abhishek Bachchan and Vicky Kaushal in the lead.

For the film, Amit collaborated with filmmaker Anurag Kashyap with whom the composer made his Bollywood debut in ‘Dev.D’.

The ‘Manmarziyaan’ soundtrack mixes Punjabi beats with a modern twist and has 12 songs. ‘Daryaa’ is one gem that tugs at the heartstrings of the audience. ‘Grey Walaa Shade’ perfectly captures the idea that love doesn’t follow rules.

Talking about the album, Amit said: “Collaborating with Anurag Kashyap is always special, and ‘Manmarziyaan’ is one of the most special albums. The love that I receive for it is still overwhelming. Whenever we perform live, songs like ‘Daryaa’ and ‘Bijlee Giregi’ are favourites among the audience.

Mumbai, Sep 14 (Ians) Music composer Amit Trivedi, who is known for his work on the soundtracks of ‘Dev.D’, ‘Lootera’, ‘Queen’, ‘Dear Zindagi’, ‘Udta Punjab’ and others, celebrated the fifth anniversary of his film ‘Manmarziyaan’ which starred Taapsee Pannu, Abhishek Bachchan and Vicky Kaushal in the lead.

For the film, Amit collaborated with filmmaker Anurag Kashyap with whom the composer made his Bollywood debut in ‘Dev.D’.

The ‘Manmarziyaan’ soundtrack mixes Punjabi beats with a modern twist and has 12 songs. ‘Daryaa’ is one gem that tugs at the heartstrings of the audience. ‘Grey Walaa Shade’ perfectly captures the idea that love doesn’t follow rules.

Talking about the album, Amit said: “Collaborating with Anurag Kashyap is always special, and ‘Manmarziyaan’ is one of the most special albums. The love that I receive for it is still overwhelming. Whenever we perform live, songs like ‘Daryaa’ and ‘Bijlee Giregi’ are favourites among the audience.

At a time where there is cut-throat competition in Hindi cinema, there have been some names who have set friendship goals that go beyond box-office rivalry. With Friendship Day (7th August) all set to be celebrated on Sunday, here are a few names that have redefined friendship goals in the Hindi film industry.

Shah Rukh Khan and Karan Johar

Apart from working in blockbusters such as ‘Kuch Kuch Hota Hai’, ‘Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham…’ and even the Karan Johar produced ‘Dear Zindagi’, the filmmaker and the superstar have been friends for over years. The two have been a pillar of support for each other during the crests and troughs in their journey.

Karan Johar and Kajol

They too have worked together in several hit projects including ‘Diwale Dulhania Le Jaayengay’, where the filmmaker was seen sharing screen space with the actress and Shah Rukh Khan. The two when together are...

Over the years, the definition of a man has changed its course, and with time the represention of the modern man has also changed in Indian Cinema. Gone are the times when men were just macho heroes rescuing women. This is the era of vulnerable, compassionate and sensitive men. Men who can cry, who are not shy about seeking help when they need it and acknowledging the worth of the women in their lives. Men who can express their feelings and not hide them.

Many Bollywood male characters written by women have played a big role in breaking the mould of a stereotypical hero.

This change has been a product of increasing number of female writers. Women writers have actually played a big role in breaking the stereotypes around masculinity, by creating male characters who are sensitive, understanding and would cheer for women.

It is important to write wholesome men...

Alia Bhatt turns 30 this month, and has added so much to her name at this young age. Known for her acting prowess, versatility, skill to sink into any character and beauty, incredible actor Alia Bhatt has donned many hats through her career. From Shanaya to Badru, Alia has come a long way and enjoys a massive fan following across the globe. Unstoppable, successful, and limitless, Alia is indeed the queen of our hearts and the industry.

Let’s take a look at 5 impactful dialogues from our Alia Bhatt’s incredible repertoire

Maa ka naam kaafi nahi hai na? Chalo baap ka naam Devanand…

With the fierce and the subtle underlay to deconstruct patriarchy Alia delivers the dialogue with a smile on her face. The dialogue alone gives a gist of what women fight against on a daily basis. (Movie: Gangubai Kathiawadi)

Alia Bhatt in Gangubai Kathiawadi

Inke saath wahi karungi jo yeh mere sath kiye.

It’s been barely a few days after his much hyped wedding with ‘Dear Zindagi’ star Alia Bhatt, and Ranbir Kapoor is already back to work to fulfil his professional commitments. The actor was recently spotted in the Andheri area of Mumbai where he was seen sporting a blue plaid shirt and beige pants. Alia and […]...

‘Mismatched’ actor Rohit Saraf turned 25 on Wednesday and he got a chance to celebrate his birthday with his family after eight years. Known for appearing in films like ‘Dear Zindagi’, ‘What Will People Say’, ‘The Sky Is Pink’, ‘Ludo’ and Netflix original show ‘Mismatched’, he shares how this birthday is so special for him. […]...

Exclusive: Mumbai-based filmmakers Gauri Shinde and R. Balki, the co-founders of Hope Productions, have brought UK-based distribution executive Pranab Kapadia onboard to co-produce two of their upcoming features.

Founded in 2011 after the success of Cheeni Kum and Paa, Shinde and Balki’s banner Hope Productions launched with the hit pic English Vinglish, which marked the comeback of famed actress Sridevi. The company’s credits since include award winners and box office hits such as Padman, Ki & Ka, Dear Zindagi, and Mission Mangal.

Kapadia is a 20-year-plus veteran of the movie business. He started at Zee before leading the UK subsidiary of Reliance-owned Adlabs, and then moving to Eros International as President Distribution – International. In 2020 he founded Moviegoers Entertainment, a UK-based company that specializes in overseas distribution and monetization of content across multiple platforms.

The pact will cover an initial two features, one of which will shoot in the UK,...

Mumbai, March 1: Alia Bhatt says she is 'thrilled' to co-produce her upcoming film 'Darlings' under her brand new banner Eternal Sunshine Productions along with her 'Dear Zindagi' co-star super star Shah Rukh Khan's Red Chillies Entertainment.

The film, which marks Alia's debut as producer, is a mother-daughter relationship story that features Alia alongside Shefali Shah. The film also features Vijay Varma and Roshan Mathew.

"I am really excited to be part of Darlings; it's a powerful story with a lot of humour and doses of dark comedy. I am thrilled to have Darlings as my first film as producer, that too in collaboration with my favourite, Shah Rukh Khan and Red Chillies," Alia says.

"Darlings" is also director Jasmeet K Reen's first venture. "With the brilliant Alia and Shefali portraying the mother-daughter duo, along with exceptionally talented Vijay (Varma) and Roshan (Mathew) we...

The teaser of Sanjay Leela Bhansali's 'Gangubai Kathiawadi' has received a thumbs up from the biggies of Bollywood, with Shah Rukh Khan, Akshay Kumar, Priyanka Chopra and Ranveer Singh praising lead actress Alia Bhatt's performance.

Priyanka Chopra posted, "Alia!!!! I'm so proud of you my friend for stepping into complexity fearlessly. I hope you always keep shining. Presenting- Gangubai Kathiawadi! Congratulations Sanjay sir and team. @aliaa08 @bhansali_produc."

Alia!!!! I’m so proud of you my friend for stepping into complexity fearlessly. I hope you always keep shining. Presenting- Gangubai Kathiawadi! Congratulations Sanjay sir and team.@aliaa08 @bhansali_produc https://t.co/sD8MtbVpYy

— Priyanka (@priyankachopra) February 24, 2021

Akshay Kumar wrote, "#GangubaiKathiawadi… had found the title itself very intriguing from the day I'd heard it…the teaser only adds to it! @aliaa08 along with #SanjayLeelaBhansali sir bring their A-game again, so looking forward to it Clapping hands sign.

OpinionKannada cinema has produced an array of movies depicting conditions ranging from psychosis to personality disorders, yet the representation has only added to the stigma. Sanjana DeshpandeScreengrabEver since the making of the first Kannada film Sati Sulochana in 1934, Sandalwood has come a long way with recent hits like Kgf receiving global recognition. While attempts have been made to explore themes like mental health, the films usually leave the audiences disappointed with their caricature-like portrayal of the same. Even though landmark films have involved psychiatrists in producing and directing the movies, and contributing towards the plot, the films do not bear the desired outcome. Cinema has power over those who consume it and can influence people’s attitudes pertaining to subjects like mental health. Kannada cinema has produced an array of movies depicting conditions ranging from psychosis to personality disorders. Yet, these films have consistently let down the audiences with their...

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New Delhi, Feb 7 (Ians) As more and more Indians buy customised, made-to-order and well-fitting apparel online in the pandemic, the same trend has been observed in the accessories segment where people are now spending on customised shoes and other items in these social distancing times.

Ashish Prakash and Aayush Jindal who graduated from Iit Delhi started Toesmith in 2019 that allows customers to not only customise different parts of the shoe but also edit and upload their own design online.

Based in Gurugram, Toesmith ships their products -- mostly in the range of Rs 1,000-Rs 3,000 -- across Delhi-ncr, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Pune, Chennai and Kolkata.

ToeSmith offers a 3D interactive design tool that allows people to customise different parts of a shoe individually.

The customer can easily change five aspects of a shoe - the vamp (the front part of the shoe), the quarters (sides), the heel counter...

Brendan Benson gets soaked in the animated video for “Richest Man.” The song is off his upcoming album Dear Life, out April 24th on Third Man Records.

Directed by New York cartoonist Wartella, the clip features Benson in a dilapidated home as picture frames fall off the wall and a vase of flowers wilt. Despite the unfortunate circumstances, he’s grateful for what really matters: “I gave you your name, but you gave me my life,” he sings, “And you made this house a home.”

“This was a very different video-making experience,...

Brendan Benson has dropped a charming ode to family life, “Richest Man,” off his upcoming album, Dear Life, (out April 24th via Third Man Records).

“I’ve got two beautiful babies/one hell of a good looking wife,” the Raconteurs guitarist sings over a sizzling guitar riff. “Got twice the love and half the money/and I feel like the richest man alive.”

“I never thought I would write a song about domesticity!” Benson said in a statement. “When I wrote the words, I thought I would eventually change them...

The Indian Film Festival of Los Angeles (Iffla) today announced its full lineup of narrative and documentary features, and shorts for the festival’s 18th edition, which boasts 5 World, 1 North American, 4 U.S. and 10 Los Angeles premieres, spanning 12 languages, with 50% of all films premiering directed by women. The renowned premiere global showcase for groundbreaking Indian cinema, Iffla will take place this year April 1-5 at Regal L.A. Live: A Barco Innovation Center in Los Angeles. The Opening Night Gala presentation will take place at ArcLight Hollywood, with an after-party to follow hosted by Spice Affair in Beverly Hills. Passes and Gala tickets go on sale today, February 19. Individual tickets will go on sale on February 25 at www.indianfilmfestival.org.

The festival will open with An Evening with Imtiaz Ali, one of Hindi cinema’s most respected and charismatic writer-directors. Ali will be joined onstage by celebrated Indian filmmaker Anurag Kashyap (Gangs of Wasseypur,...

Director Gauri Shinde loves to deal with human psychology and she does it in style in “Dear Zindagi”. It deals with the deep psychological waves that control the human emotions and make us stand in front of a mirror to judge our own reflections. The movie flows with the theory of Freud that says, “being entirely honest with oneself is a good exercise”.

Kaira (Alia Bhatt), who also has the nick name Koko, is a talented but confused cinematographer, who wants to direct a movie in the future. She has her own way of living life but lacks confidence. She is comfortable with a set of friends, but always in search for the meaning of real “love” and the difference between life and success. She hates to be controlled by protocols. She does not bother to tell her boyfriend that she has slept with another guy. She...

The film industry must exercise caution and be more sensitive in its messaging, irate psychiatrists have said in reference to the title and posters of the upcoming Hindi film Mental Hai Kya?, featuring popular actors Rajkummar Rao and Kangana Ranaut. Experts across the country aren't the least amused with the title and a newly-released poster which depicts the artistes trying to balance a razor sharp blade between their tongues.

Taking their ire a step further, the Indian Psychiatric Society (Ips) on Thursday wrote to the Central Board of Film Certification (Cbfc), raising "serious objections" to the film's title.

"We take serious objections to the title of the movie, which is discriminative, stigmatising, degrading and inhuman in projecting mental disorders and persons who suffer mental disorders. We strongly demand the title to be removed with immediate effect preventing further damage to the modesty of mental health service users," read the letter.

The Indian film industry has historically been a male-dominated one, but the winds of change are blowing across the country, albeit slowly.

Better-served than the rest of the country is the Mumbai-based Hindi-language industry, where there are several active female filmmakers including Zoya Akhtar (“Gully Boy”), Reema Kagti (“Gold”), Leena Yadav (“Rajma Chawal”), Gauri Shinde (“Dear Zindagi”), Meghna Gulzar (“Raazi”), Shonali Bose (“Margarita With a Straw”), Farah Khan (“Om Shanti Om”) and Ashwiny Iyer Tiwari (“Bareilly ki Barfi”), to name just a few.

“The new generation of young women directors is now making ad films, web series, corporate films, short fiction, documentaries and feature films, so it’s getting to be quite a level playing field,” says Priya Krishnaswamy, who works in Mumbai. Her Tamil Nadu set Tamil-language film “Baaram” is making the rounds at festivals.

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“Delhi Crime Story,” a seven-part series by Indo-Canadian writer-director Richie Mehta (“Siddharth”) will have its world premiere at Sundance in early 2019.

Mehta was at the 2nd International Film Festival and Awards, Macao (Iffam), in 2017 with “The Price of Tea,” one of the three auteur projects at the Iffam project market that year. Set in Beijing, the film will follow a Canadian man who falls for a Chinese woman over the course of a magical day only to discover that she is not what she seems.

Several parts of “Delhi Crime Story” will play as part of Sundance’s Indie Episodic strand. Based on the 2012 rape case in Delhi that shocked the world, the series centers on the heroic actions of the Delhi police. With the eyes of the world upon it, the investigation is led by one passionate female officer who was driven to find the perpetrators by the crime’s extreme brutality.

Singapore’s history as a filming location might not ever rival Tokyo or Hong Kong, but things are starting to look up: “Crazy Rich Asians,” the upcoming Hollywood adaptation of Kevin Kwan’s locally set novel, has already been touted as the biggest film to ever spotlight the metropolis.

The Warner Bros. release starring Constance Wu and Michelle Yeoh joins other noteworthy international movies that have filmed in Singapore since its founding as a republic in 1965.

Possibly the biggest pre-millennium title was “Saint Jack” (1979), Peter Bogdanovich’s down-and-dirty adaptation of Paul Theroux’s novel, which was partly based on the author’s own experiences in Singapore. It was filmed illicitly and without the government’s knowledge, long before the city cleaned up its prostitution scene, with salacious bits shot around Bugis Street.

Singapore subsequently banned the film until 2006, and few Hollywood movies attempted to risk the country’s wrath in the following decades.

CinemaThe four-day festival will commence on Thursday and conclude on April 1.IANSFilmmaker S.S. Rajamouli is excited that his magnum opus "Baahubali" will be screened at the upcoming Pakistan International Film Festival (Piff) in Karachi. "'Baahubali' has given me opportunities to travel to a number of countries... The most exciting of them all is now, Pakistan. Thank you Pakistan International Film Festival, Karachi for the invite," Rajamouli tweeted on Wednesday. The four-day festival will commence on Thursday and conclude on April 1. "Baahubali: The Beginning" and "Baahubali 2: The Conclusion" stars Prabhas and Rana Daggubati as the male protagonists. The film's story is about the battle for the ownership of an ancient kingdom between two brothers. The story is woven together in two parts with dance, music, emotion and drama. It also features Anushka Shetty, Ramya Krishnan, Tamannaah Bhatia and Sathyaraj. Not only has it become the highest grossing film of all time in the history of Indian cinema, it has also earned the tag of being India's first ever Rs 1000 crore grossing film. The film also went on to gross more than Rs 100 crores in North America alone, which is a new record for an Indian film. Other film's that will be screened at Piff include "Dear Zindagi", "Ankhon Dekhi", "Hindi Medium", "Kadvi Hawa", "Nil Battey Sannata", "Songs Of The Scorpions" and Marathi movie "Sairat".

Ever since Hindi film music fans heard the first notes of Dev. D, they have loved the amazing and incredibly cool music of composer Amit Trivedi. Trivedi has created some of the greatest songs in the modern age of soundtracks, including tracks on Aamir, Wake Up Sid, Aisha, I Am, Kai Po Che, Lootera, Queen, Udta Punjab, Dear Zindagi, and Secret Superstar to name just a few. He always brings a new sound, a different flavor or interesting vibe full of sound and feeling. His songs enhance the movies and our playlists. His albums always receive rave reviews and his songs are on many lists of the best of Bollywood.

For his newest film, he has taken on the sound of the story and world of Pad Man. Directed by R. Balki and starring Akshay Kumar, Radhika Apte and Sonam Kapoor, the film is a fictionalized account of Padmashri Arunachalam Muruganatham,...

Alia Bhatt had a perfect 2016 with some incredible performances in three films back to back. One of her films which was loved by the audience of Gauri Shinde directorial Dear Zindagi. The film also starred Shah Rukh Khan. On Wednesday, Alia Bhatt shared a photograph on her social media after reuniting with Gauri Shinde.Read More

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Shah Rukh Khan who turned 53 on November 2, is done with semi-experimental cinema. The last year or so saw him veer away from his image to play a shrink in a film that was dominated by Alia Bhatt (Dear Zindagi), a real-life hooch seller in Gujarat (Raees), his own fan (Fan) and a wryRead More

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The 18th Edition of the 2017 Nexa Iifa Awards Powered by Vivo is among the most coveted and highly anticipated award celebration that honors the very best of Indian Cinema with the highest level of achievement seen through the glamorous Iifa statuette. Set to be held at the iconic MetLife Stadium, New York on the 14th & 15th of July, this year the Nexa Iifa Awards will witness the felicitation of powerhouse performances and films at the highly anticipated Awards night. The International Indian Film Academy (Iifa) Awards announced the list of nominations in the popular category.

Now here is the cool thing you get to vote! The Iifa Global Voting went Live on 20th May 2017 and will be open till 18th June 2017. You can vote here

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While Gauri Shinde won hearts as a debut director with English Vinglish, her second film Dear Zindagi found its audience in the younger lot of females who found the film relatable. The critically acclaimed Alia Bhatt starrer also gained popularity for presenting superstar Shah Rukh Khan in a different role. However, despite the fame, GauriRead More

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Noor

Starring Sonakshi Sinha, Purab Kohli, Kannan Gill, M K Raina, Smita Tambe

Directed by Suhnil Sippy

Honestly, the conscience has become a huge liability in these times. As a journalist with a good three decades of experience I still have problem deciding where to draw the line between professionalism and ethics.

Though I couldn’t relate to her endless boozing and snoozing, Noor Roy Choudhary as played by Sonakshi Sinha , is someone I’ve known in passing.And that’s I would keep her if I met her. At a safe distance.

Noor is not one of the best films on journalistic ethics. It doesn’t do to the contemporary Mumbai media world what the Paul Newman-Sally Field starrer Absence Of Malice did 30 years ago. It pricks at the conscience in a rather undemanding way. Noor takes sly and slender satirical swipes at sensationalism in journalism, more...

Alia Bhatt has had a hectic schedule this past year with three back to back films including Kapoor & Sons, Udta Punjab and Dear Zindagi. The actress even released her first film of 2017 Badrinath Ki Dulhania just last month. Now, the actress is now set for a much needed vacation with her best friendRead More

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Filmmaker Gauri Shinde and entrepreneur Sussanne Khan are few of the women who will be recognised as the young women achievers by Young Ficci Ladies Organisation (Yflo) in New Delhi later this week. Sussane Khan, who is the Hrithik Roshan’s ex-wife, has been a successful entrepreneur and interior designer. Gauri Shinde had made several adRead More

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All eyes were on the Shah Rukh Khan and Amitabh Bachchan session at the India Today Conclave 2017 where the superstars were to talk about living as legends and the lessons they learnt. The conversation promised to be a highlight for the second day of the event. Unfortunately, Bachchan could not attend because Aishwarya Rai Bachchan’s father Krishnaraj Rai passed away earlier in the day.

Shah Rukh Khan rose to the occasion with an enthralling speech and entertained the audiences, by donning the hat of the Dear Zindagi doctor to answer the questions posed to him by the three India Today moderators, Koel Puri Rinchet, Padmaja Joshi and Avantika Singh.

Talking about success and the fame it brings, Khan said: “The spotlight can be a frightfully lonely place. But accepting the beauty and the gift that comes from being in the spotlight is the only way to go.” He joked,...