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Akshay Kumar’s film ‘Laxxmi Bomb’ set for pre-Diwali release

Akshay Kumar’s film ‘Laxxmi Bomb’ set for pre-Diwali release

Akshay Kumar’s Global Indian fans have a reason to rejoice as the actor's upcoming horror-drama 'Laxxmi Bomb' will be released in theatres in Australia, New Zealand and the UAE on November 9.

Film Review: Ponmagal Vandhal (The Golden Girl Arrives)

The Tamil film ‘Ponmagal Vandhal’ (with English subtitles) hit the headlines earlier in the year as one of the first South Indian films to go for a straight-to-digital premiere, bypassing cinemas altogether. And, with the Covid-19 pandemic transforming cinema-watching habits the world over, it is in no way an anomaly as scores of Indian films search for new homes across various over-the-top (OTT) platforms – including Amazon Prime where this courtroom thriller finally landed.

Raveena Tandon welcomes ‘clean up’ amid Bollywood drugs probe

Raveena Tandon welcomes ‘clean up’ amid Bollywood drugs probe

At a time when India’s Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) is actively investigating a drugs nexus in Bollywood, actor Raveena Tandon welcomed a “clean up” of the industry as it would help future generations.

Vidya Balan on tuning into a Human Computer

Vidya Balan on tuning into a Human Computer

National Award-winning actress Vidya Balan has played some of the most iconic roles over her 15 years in the Indian film industry. It is no surprise then that the Bollywood actress was writer-director Anu Menon’s first choice to play India’s mathematical genius – Shakuntala Devi, fondly known as the Human Computer for her mathematical prowess.

Eros Now’s crime thriller ‘Halahal’ hits screens

Eros Now’s crime thriller ‘Halahal’ hits screens

What would a man do when he is informed about the sudden demise of his young daughter? As his world comes crashing down, the loving father is troubled with a barrage of questions that his intellect can't answer about his daughter's untimely demise.

Namit Das steps into screenwriting with short film ‘Tape’

So far, the year 2020 has been the year for escaping into art to steer away from the uncertainties of the times for many in the cinema world.

Film Review: Shakuntala Devi – Human Computer

Mathematics and motherhood lie at the heart of this Amazon Prime release, a biopic on the life of India’s Guinness World Record winning genius played by the immensely versatile Vidya Balan. The gaze is quite specific as the film is viewed through the lens of the daughter of the world-famous personality, portrayed on screen by Sanya Malhotra.

Bollywood actor Boman Irani clocks online screenwriting session milestone

Bollywood star Boman Irani embarked upon a unique endeavour to break down the craft of cinema for brilliant minds of all ages. The multifaceted actor, who is known for his path-breaking performances in box-office hits such as ‘3 Idiots’ and ‘Lage Raho Munnabhai’, got drawn to storytelling and devised “Spiral Bound”, a series of screenwriting workshops for eager learners. This new initiative launched during the Covid-19 lockdown hit a milestone this week when it clocked 150 online screenwriting sessions.

London Indian Film Festival returns to cinemas with female gaze

An all-women filmmaker line-up of screenings is at the heart of the London Indian Film Festival (LIFF) as it returns to cinemas across the UK capital from September 17 amid a Covid-secure setting.