Tag: film
89th Oscars: 'La La Land' Lands 14 Nominations, Rahman Out Of Race
Hollywood romantic musical comedy-drama film "La La Land" is nominated across 14 categories -- equalling a record previously set by "Titanic" and "All About Eve" -- for the 89th Academy Awards, it was announced in Los Angeles on Tuesday. Indian composer A.R. Rahman missed the race to the golden statuette, while Indian-origin British actor Dev Patel has one nomination for "Lion".....
Oscars : The Coveted Awards Spring Surprises And A Few Heart-breaks
Not all was unexpected at the prestigious Oscars stage, 'Moonlight' wins Oscars for the Best Film, La La Land wins Damien Chazelle Oscar for Best Director, Emma Stone best actor (female) and Casey Afflek best actor (male)....
From Angry Young Man To Angry Father: Vinod Khanna's Cinematic Voyage
He came into prominence playing an angry young man in a 1970s classic and one of his last major appearances was as an angry implacable father in a 2010 blockbuster, but whatever role Vinod Khanna played-good, bad, or even supporting-he ended up making his presence felt. Can you think of any other Bollywood hero who won applause for beating up Amitabh Bachchan on screen?....
SC Refuses Plea To Ban Release Of 'Padmavati'
The Supreme Court on Friday refused a plea seeking to ban the release of Sanjay Leela Bhansali's controversial "Padmavati" epic drama featuring Deepika Padukone as a Rajput queen.....
Sujoy Ghosh Resigns From IFFI As Jury Head
Filmmaker Sujoy Ghosh has resigned as head of the jury of the Indian Panorama of the 48th International Film Festival of India (IIFI) after the final selection saw two films -- "Sexy Durga" and "Nude" -- excluded. ....
Google Salutes Indian Filmmaker V. Shantaram
Google on Saturday celebrated the 116th birth anniversary of renowned Indian filmmaker, actor and writer Shantaram Rajaram Vankudre, famed as 'V. Shantaram', alias Annasaeb. ....
'Padmavati' Makers Justify Showing Film At 'other Forums;
The makers of "Padmavati" have rued how the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) is "looking the other way" due to which they are compelled to show the movie at other platforms.....
Notorious Cult Leader Charles Manson Dead At 83
Charles Manson, the fiery-eyed 1960s cult leader whose followers committed heinous murders that terrorised Los Angeles and shocked the US, has died at 83. He had been behind bars for 48 years.....
Physical Threats Unacceptable: VP Naidu On 'Padmavati' Row
Vice President M. Venkaiah Naidu on Saturday said physical threats and obstruction of filmmakers were unacceptable in a democracy and urged those opposing the release of film "Padmavati" to protest peacefully and lawfully.....
People In Position Shouldn't Comment On 'Padmavati': SC
The Supreme Court on Tuesday took exception to people holding official positions making "prejudicial comments" about the Hindi film "Padmavati", saying these breached the principle of rule of law. ....
