Film Festival: News
20 Apr 2023
Adipurush#NewsBytesExplainer: Know all about Tribeca Film Festival—origin, importance, 2023 lineup
This year's Tribeca Film Festival will be extra special for the Indian entertainment fraternity since Om Raut's upcoming mythological drama Adipurush has been selected to premiere there.
17 Apr 2023
Cannes Film Festival#NewsBytesExplainer: Exploring the different screening sections at Cannes Film Festival
The Cannes Film Festival, held annually in Cannes, France, has been going strong since 1946 and is one of the most prestigious film festivals in the world.
20 Jan 2023
Sundance Film FestivalListing the biggest titles premiering at Sundance Film Festival 2023
One of the most prestigious and hugely anticipated film festivals in the world, the Sundance Film Festival started in Park City, Utah, on Thursday.
17 Jan 2023
Web Series'Dahaad' becomes India's 1st series to compete at Berlinale
Making it big on the world stage, Dahaad starring Sonakshi Sinha and Vijay Verma has become the first-ever Indian web series to compete at the upcoming Berlin International Film Festival, 2023.
16 Dec 2022
Chennai102 films to screen at Chennai International Film Festival
The 20th Chennai International Film Festival (CIFF) was launched on Thursday.
16 Dec 2022
EntertainmentCIFFI: Week-long international film festival kick-starts in Noida
The fourth edition of the Cineaste International Film Festival of India kickstarted in all its glory at Nelson Mandela Auditorium, Delhi Metropolitan Education (DME), Noida on Thursday (December 15).
16 Dec 2022
Amitabh BachchanAmitabh Bachchan's 'civil liberties' comment at KIFF 2022 divides Twitter
Amitabh Bachchan, Shah Rukh Khan, Rani Mukerji, and other guests inaugurated the 28th edition of the Kolkata International Film Festival on Friday.
12 Dec 2022
Academy AwardsIndia's Oscar hope: All about Shaunak Sen's 'All That Breathes'
Shaunak Sen's documentary All That Breathes has been in the buzz for its successful film festival run and has bagged many accolades around the world. This film is internationally co-produced by Sen, Aman Mann, and Teddy Leifer under the Rise Films banner.
08 Oct 2022
Vikram (the movie)Busan International Film Festival: Houseful response for Kamal Haasan's 'Vikram'
Kamal Haasan superhit film Vikram has once again hit the headlines.
18 Aug 2022
Kapil SharmaKapil Sharma's 'Zwigato' to premiere at Toronto International Film Festival
Comedian-actor Kapil Sharma is all set to shed his comic avatar and don a completely different persona in Zwigato, helmed by Nandita Das.
05 Jun 2022
Mahatma Gandhi'Gandhi & Co.' wins 'Golden Slipper' at Zlin Film Festival
National Film Award-winning director Manish Saini has made India proud at the 62nd edition of the Zlin Film Festival in the Czech Republic.
04 Jun 2022
Mumbai'Badhaai Do' screened at KASHISH Mumbai International Queer Film Festival
Rajkummar Rao and Bhumi Pednekar starrer Badhaai Do (2022) continues to rule hearts even four months after its release.
11 May 2022
Bollywood'Dobaaraa': Anurag Kashyap-directorial to premiere at London Indian Film Festival
Dobaaraa has been chosen as the opening night movie for the 13th edition of London Indian Film Festival (LIFF).
30 Sep 2021
Jackie ShroffJackie Shroff becomes goodwill ambassador of ALT EFF 2021
The All Living Things Environmental Film Festival (ALT EFF) has roped in Bollywood actor Jackie Shroff as its goodwill ambassador.
30 Sep 2021
LadakhHimalayan Film Festival: 'Sekool', 'Shadey: A Forgotten Land' among winners
At the maiden Himalayan Film Festival, Ladakhi filmmakers Stenzin Tankong and Stanzin Gurmet were awarded for their films.
30 Sep 2021
LadakhNever got my due before OTT: Kirti Kulhari
Actor Kirti Kulhari, star of popular web series like Four More Shots Please! and Criminal Justice: Behind Closed Doors, says she is happy to be part of OTT platforms that have welcomed new talent with open arms.
28 Sep 2021
Varanasi'The Brittle Thread' to premiere at Tokyo International Film Festival
Indian filmmaker Ritesh Sharma's feature directorial debut The Brittle Thread (Jhini Bini Chadariya) is set to have its world premiere at the 34th Tokyo International Film Festival, the makers announced on Tuesday.
21 Sep 2021
LadakhLadakh all set to host first Himalayan Film Festival
The first edition of the Himalayan Film Festival will begin in Leh, the capital city of Ladakh on September 24, officials said.
15 Sep 2021
Soumitra ChatterjeeShoojit Sircar's 'Deep6' to premiere at 26th BIFF
Filmmaker Shoojit Sircar's production Deep6, featuring actors Tillotama Shome and Chandan Roy Sanyal, will have its world premiere at the 26th Busan International Film Festival (BIFF).
10 Sep 2021
KolkataDebojyoti Mishra wins best music director award in Spain
Indian music composer Debojyoti Mishra has won the Best Music Director award at the 20th Imagine India Film Festival in Spain for his work in filmmaker Hari Viswanath's Bansuri: The Flute.
06 Sep 2021
Arjun Rampal'The Rapist' to have world premiere at 26th BIFF
National Award-winning director Aparna Sen's film The Rapist, starring Konkona Sen Sharma, Arjun Rampal, and Tanmay Dhanania, is set to have its world premiere at the 26th Busan International Film Festival (BIFF).
11 Aug 2021
LadakhLadakh to host first Himalayan film festival from September 24
The union territory of Ladakh is hosting the first edition of The Himalayan Film Festival 2021 (THFF) from September 24 to 28 in the capital city, Leh, officials said.
29 Jul 2021
Entertainment'Paka', 'Dug Dug' to debut at Toronto International Film Festival
Debutant filmmaker Nithin Lukose's feature film Paka and Ritwik Pareek's Dug Dug are the two Indian films to have been selected for the 2021 Toronto International Film Festival.
02 Jul 2021
Hollywood'Shankar's Fairies' to have world premiere at Locarno Film Festival
Filmmaker Irfana Majumdar's feature Shankar's Fairies is set to have its world premiere at the 2021 Locarno Film Festival.
16 Jun 2021
Shefali ShahShefali's directorial debut 'Someday' heading to Indian Film Festival Stuttgart
Delhi Crime star Shefali Shah's maiden directorial project, a short film titled Someday, will be screened at the Indian Film Festival Stuttgart this year.
31 May 2021
EntertainmentTribeca Film Festival: 'False Positive', Bourdain documentary, other anticipated films
The Tribeca Film Festival 2021 will happen in New York City from June 9 to June 20.
11 May 2021
Netflix'Milestone' review: A moving commentary on capitalism and identity crisis
Milestone or Meel Patthar, co-written, directed, and edited by Ivan Ayr, is now streaming on Netflix.
27 Apr 2021
Gujarat'Last Film Show' about reconnecting to my roots: Director Nalin
Director Pan Nalin says his Gujarati film Chhello Show (Last Film Show), which will open the Tribeca Film Festival's Spotlight section in June, is about the magic of cinema and hope told through the eyes of a young village boy.
24 Apr 2021
KeralaTwo killed, fifteen injured during Thrissur Pooram festival procession
Two persons were killed and 15 injured when a branch of a banyan tree fell on a procession held as part of the Thrissur Pooram festival held in Thrissur past midnight, police said on Saturday.
08 Nov 2020
Jimmy FallonDrew Barrymore is playing dual roles in 'The Stand-In'
Drew Barrymore is more than just a Hollywood beauty, and she has proved her point with diverse characters from 50 First Dates to Santa Clarita Diet.
01 Sep 2019
Madhya PradeshMadhya Pradesh: Over 400 injured in annual 'Gotmar' stone-pelting festival
Over 400 people were injured in the Chhindwara district of Madhya Pradesh during the annual 'Gotmar' (stone-pelting) festival on Saturday.
08 Mar 2019
West BengalMamata Banerjee's photo with 'Famous Bengali Legends' sparks outrage
The presence of West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on a billboard titled 'Famous Bengali Legends' has sparked outrage.
05 Nov 2018
BollywoodIt's official! Priyanka Chopra's 'Pahuna' to release on December 7
Bollywood actor Priyanka Chopra's maiden Sikkimese production 'Pahuna: The Little Visitors' is set to release on December 7.
09 Oct 2018
GermanyPriyanka knew her maiden Sikkimese production 'Pahuna' would click
Priyanka Chopra yesterday said she had faith in her maiden Sikkimese production 'Pahuna' ('The Little Visitors') right from the outset.
05 May 2018
Ram Nath KovindNational Awards controversy triggers row between President's office and I&B
Did the Information and Broadcasting Ministry (I&B) keep plans about the National Awards ceremony private, which eventually led to a mass boycott?
03 May 2018
IndiaPresident giving only 11 National-Film-Awards; 60+ recipients to skip ceremony
More than 60 National Film Awards recipients today said they will skip the ceremony this evening because President Ram Nath Kovind will be presenting only 11 awards, a departure from established tradition.
06 Sep 2017
MumbaiGanpati Visarjan Maharashtra: Celebrations marred by death of 12 people
Hundreds of thousands of devotees in Maharashtra bid adieu to Lord Ganesh during the Visarjan rituals yesterday on the last day of the 12-day long Ganeshotsav, Anant Chaturdashi.
16 Aug 2017
MumbaiMaharashtra: 3 dead, 117 govindas injured in Dahi Handi celebrations
In a rather unfortunate instance, Dahi Handi celebrations in Maharashtra were marred with several govindas getting injured.
03 Aug 2017
MumbaiMumbai: Dahi handi injuries drop by 78% after imposing restrictions
Following restrictions on height of human pyramids and barring minors to participate in Dahi Handi festivals, petitioner Swati Patil told SC that human injuries during festival have significantly reduced since 2014.
18 Apr 2017
Myanmar285 deaths, 1073 injuries during Myanmar's Thingyan water festival
285 people died, while 1073 others were injured during the annual 4-day Thingyan water festival in Myanmar.
