Adil Hussain wants government to back 'Village Rockstars' in Oscar race

Assamese actor Adil Hussain has appealed to the government to provide Rs 5 crore for the international promotion of Rima Das' Assamese film Village Rockstars, which has been selected as India's official entry for the Best Foreign Language…

Shilpa Shetty faces racism at Sydney airport

Actress and entrepreneur Shilpa Shetty Kundra has alleged that she was treated discourteously by a Qantas Airways staff member at Sydney airport and suggested that her experience may have been linked to her being “brown”.

The actress…

Filmmaker Kalpana Lajmi dead at 64

Acclaimed filmmaker and screenwriter Kalpana Lajmi, known for powerful films such as Rudaali and Daman, died in Mumbai on Sunday following multiple organ failure. She was 64.

Lajmi passed away around 4.30 a.m. at a hospital where she had been…

'Village Rockstars' becomes India's official entry to Oscars 2019

Rima Das’ Assamese film Village Rockstars has been selected as India’s official entry for the Best Foreign Language Film category at the 91st Academy Awards, marking a major international recognition for the independent filmmaker and Assamese…

Receiving Smita Patil award validates my choices: Anushka Sharma

Actress Anushka Sharma said receiving the Smita Patil Memorial Award for Best Actor is a special recognition of the choices she has made throughout her decade-long career in the film industry.

Anushka was speaking to the media in Mumbai on…

Apache Indian announces 'Punjabi Girl' feat Raftaar

Birmingham-born musician Steven Kapur, better known by his stage name Apache Indian, is set to release a new track, “Punjabi Girl”, featuring Indian rapper Raftaar.

The 50-year-old singer, who became widely known for songs such…

'Mard Ko Dard Nahi Hota' wins top award at TIFF

Director Vasan Bala’s action-comedy “Mard Ko Dard Nahi Hota” created a major moment for Indian cinema at the 43rd Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF), winning the People’s Choice Midnight Madness Award at the festival’s…

Indian designer to revive 'Swadeshi spirit' in London

Indian designer Ruchiekka Krishnani will represent India at the India Pakistan London Fashion (IPLF) Season 2 in London, where she will showcase a collection centred on Khadi and the revival of India's traditional handspun textile heritage.

Selena Gomez would love to sing for Bollywood film

Singer and actress Selena Gomez says she would be happy to explore an opportunity to sing for a Bollywood film, calling the prospect a “beautiful” experience.

Asked by IANS whether she would consider lending her voice to a Bollywood…

Abhimanyu Dassani creates buzz at TIFF with 'Mard Ko Dard Nahi Hota'

Abhimanyu Dassani made a strong impression at the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) with his debut film Mard Ko Dard Nahi Hota, which was presented in the festival's popular Midnight Madness section.

Directed by Vasan Bala, the…