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Subhash Ghai recalls the mahurat day of his cult classic 'Karz'

Mumbai, March 18: Ace filmmaker Subhash Ghai's cult classic "Karz" will be showcased during The Red Lorry Film Festival on March 21.

Sunny Deol's 'Ghatak' to re-release on March 21

Mumbai, March 17: Actor Sunny Deol's 'Ghatak' be re-released on March 21.

Belgian Cannes Best Actress winner Emilie Dequenne passes away at 43

Paris, March 17: Belgian actress Emilie Dequenne, who won the Best Actress award at Cannes 1999 for her performance in debut film 'Rosetta' passed away at the age of 43, reported Deadline.

Taiwanese romantic drama 'Blind Love' wins top prize at Joburg Film Festival

Washington, Match 16: Taiwanese director Julian Chou's 'Blind Love', a drama about a sensitive teenager who discovers his mother's secret affair with a mysterious woman, won the top prize at the 7th Joburg Film Festival.

Big B says 'all the best' to son Abhishek for 'Be Happy', 'Ghoomer' screening in Tashkent

Mumbai, March 14: Bollywood megastar Amitabh Bachchan has wished his actor-son Abhishek Bachchan for the release of his latest film “Be Happy” and the screening of his much-acclaimed movie “Ghoomer” in Tashkent for the Indian Cinema Days festival.

Alia Bhatt to make her Cannes debut in 2025

Mumbai, March 13: After dazzling at the Met Gala last year, Bollywood star Alia Bhatt is now gearing up for yet another milestone on the international stage.

Oscar-nominated 'September 5' to open Red Lorry Film Festival in India

Mumbai, March 12: The Red Lorry Film Festival, curated by BookMyShow India, has announced its opening night film, September 5, an Oscar-nominated drama about the 1972 Munich Olympics terrorist attack, according to Variety.

'September 5', based on Munich Olympics hostage crisis, to open second edition of Red Lorry Film Festival

Mumbai, March 12: The historical-drama-thriller film 'September 5', directed by Tim Fehlbaum is set to open the upcoming edition of the Red Lorry Film Festival. The film was nominated for Best Original Screenplay at the Academy Awards this year, and offers a unique look into one of the most tension-filled moments in modern media history.

Bodhipath Film Festival: Tibet House director highlights good cinema as channel for mass education

New Delhi, March 12: Drawing a comparison of art and paintings commissioned by the Lord Buddha, 2,500 years ago, with the medium of cinema, Ven Geshe Dorji Damdul, Director of Tibet House highlighted that "visual art had always been a channel for education and information to the masses."

Nicole Kidman says she is off for the rest of year after making 3 films, 2 shows

Washington, March 11: Actress and film producer Nicole Kidman shared that she is willing to take a rest for a year after being associated with multiple projects.

Nishank Verma starrer "Marigold" selected for The National Indian Film Festival Australia

Mumbai, March 10: Nishank Verma starrer short film "Marigold" has been selected for The National Indian Film Festival Australia.

Bodhipath Film Festival 2025 illuminates Buddhist teachings

By Pratiksha Mishra, New Delhi, March 10: The International Buddhist Confederation (IBC) and the Foundation for Universal Responsibility of the Dalai Lama recently hosted the Bodhipath Film Festival in New Delhi, a unique confluence of cinema and spirituality.

Shabana Azmi conferred lifetime award by K'taka govt

Bengaluru, March 10: Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah presented the Lifetime Achievement Award to Shabana Azmi on Monday, the legendary Indian actress and multilingual artist, at the Kaveri residence as part of the 16th Bengaluru International Film Festival.

Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah honours Shabana Azmi with Lifetime Achievement Award at 16th Bengaluru International Film Festival

Bengaluru, March 10: Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah honoured veteran actress Shabana Azmi with the Lifetime Achievement Award at the 16th International Film Festival in Bengaluru. Legendary lyricist Javed Akhtar was also present on the occasion.

Javed Akhtar praises Aamir Khan's fearless approach to filmmaking at 'Cinema Ka Jadugar' launch

Mumbai, March 9: In a grand celebration of Aamir Khan's cinematic legacy, PVR INOX has announced a special film festival titled 'Aamir Khan: Cinema Ka Jadugar', dedicated to the superstar's contribution to Indian cinema.

Aamir Khan traces the roots to his courage of saying 'No' to films

Mumbai, March 9: Bollywood superstar Aamir Khan attended the lunch of the Aamir Khan Film Festival in Mumbai on Sunday ahead of his birthday on March 14.

Shabana Azmi curates 'Femme Lens' at Red Lorry Film Festival, celebrating women filmmakers

Mumbai, March 9: Veteran actress and advocate for cinema, Shabana Azmi, has curated the Femme Lens category at the upcoming edition of the Red Lorry Film Festival.

IBS organises The Bodhipath Film Festival in New Delhi to celebrate Buddhist teachings via cinema

New Delhi, March 8: The International Buddhist Confederation (IBS), in association with The Foundation for Universal Responsibility of His Holiness the Dalai Lama, will organise 'The Bodhipath Film Festival' at the India International Centre, New Delhi, on March 10 and 11.

'Perfect Days' actor Yakusho Koji to be honoured with Lifetime Achievement Award at 18th Asian Film Awards

Hong Kong, March 7: Veteran Japanese actor Yakusho Koji will be honoured with the prestigious lifetime achievement award at the 18th Asian Film Awards in Hong Kong, Japan, reported Variety.

Aamir Khan to be honored with special film festival on his 60th birthday

Mumbai, March 7: Bollywood superstar Aamir Khan will be honored with a special film festival in recognition of his remarkable contribution to Indian cinema on the occasion of his 60th birthday.

Shruti Haasan talks about the 'story' of her 'life'

Mumbai, March 6: Actress Shruti Haasan has shared the story of her life and revealed that she is “not a morning person”.

'Superboys of Malegaon' bags the 'best film' at National Indian Film Festival of Australia

Mumbai, March 5: Reema Kagti's "Superboys of Malegaon" bagged the 'Best Film' at the National Indian Film Festival of Australia.

After sweeping Oscars 2025, 'Anora' to get screening at Red Lorry Film Festival

Mumbai, March 4: Filmmaker Sean Baker's 'Anora' took home five Academy Awards, including the coveted Best Picture award. The Red Lorry Film Festival celebrates the grand sweep that 'Anora' has made at the 97th Academy Awards.

Manjiri Pupala pays tribute to Madhuri Dixit in debut film 'Superboys of Malegaon'

Mumbai, March 4: 'Superboys of Malegaon' actress Manjiri Pupala has opened up about her deep admiration for Madhuri Dixit and how performing the iconic song 'Ek Do Teen' in her debut film was a dream come true.

'Knew this film was meant for me: Shruti Haasan calls 'The Eye' script her perfect match

Mumbai, March 3: Actress Shruti Haasan's British psychological thriller The Eye made its India premiere as the opening film of the 5th Wench Film Festival.

Chief Minister Siddaramaiah inaugurates 16th Bengaluru International Film Festival

Bengaluru, March 1: Chief Minister Siddaramaiah announced that the Government of Karnataka will establish a world-class film city in Mysuru with 150 acres of land already allotted for the project.

Tapas Nayak's work in Tamil film 'Rasavathi' wins Best Sound Design Award at London International Film Festival

Chennai, Mar 1: Critically-acclaimed filmmaker Santhakumar’s Tamil film ‘Rasavathi –The Alchemist’, featuring actors Arjun Das and Tanya Ravichandran in the lead, has won the award for Best Sound Design at the London International Film Festival 2025.

Shruti Haasan's International debut drama 'The Eye' to have its India Premiere at Wench Film Festival

Mumbai, February 26: Actress Shruti Haasan's International debut film 'The Eye' is set to have its India premiere at Wench Fim Festival here. Directed by Daphne Schmon, the film will be the opening movie at the 5th Wench Film Festival set to take place from February 27 to March 2.

Shruti Haasan's Hollywood debut drama 'The Eye' to have its India Premiere at Wench Film Festival

Mumbai, February 26: Actress Shruti Haasan's Hollywood debut film 'The Eye' is set to have its India premiere at Wench Fim Festival here. Directed by Daphne Schmon, the film will have its India premiere as the opening feature of the 5th Wench Film Festival set to take place from February 27 to March 2.

'The Eye' starring Shruti Haasan to open 5th Wench Film Festival

Mumbai, Feb 26: The British psychological thriller 'The Eye'. which stars Shruti Haasan, is set to have its India premiere as the opening feature of the 5th Wench Film Festival, founded by Sapna Bhavnani.

Anubhav Sinha says Kolkata is fortunate to have many film festivals

Mumbai, Feb 25: Director Anubhav Sinha, who is known for 'Thappad', 'Mulk', 'Article 15', 'IC 814: The Kandahar Hijack' and others, has said that Kolkata is fortunate to have so many film festivals. The director recently inaugurated the second edition of the popular French Film Festival Kolkata.

Guneet Monga, Siddharth Roy Kapur and Alok Tandon to deliver masterclass at Red Lorry Film Festival

Mumbai, Feb 24: The Red Lorry Film Festival, curated by BookMyShow will return for its second edition from the 21st to 23rd of March 2025.

Brandon Kramer's 'Holding Liat' wins Best Documentary Award at Berlin Film Festival 2025

Berlin, February 23: Brandon Kramer's 'Holding Liat' won the Best Documentary Award at the ongoing Berlin Film Festival 2025. It follows the story of two elderly parents facing the kidnapping of their daughter during the Hamas attack on October 7th, 2023.

Berlin Film Festival 2025: Spanish Drama Sorda, German Documentary Die Mollner Briefe wins Panorama Audience Awards

Berlin, February 22: The Berlin International Film Festival has announced the winners of the 2025 Panorama Audience Awards, with Spanish drama Sorda (Deaf) by Eva Libertad taking the top prize for best feature film and German documentary Die Mollner Briefe (The Moelln Letters) in the Panorama Dokumente category on Sunday, reported The Hollywood Reporter.

Kartik Aaryan's 'Chandu Champion' bags three nominations at the Indie Film Festival Awards

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