Censorship should give way to accreditation: Filmmaker Goutam Ghose

Thiruvananthapuram, Dec 16 (UNI) Renowned filmmaker Goutam Ghose, the only Indian recipient of the prestigious Vittorio De Sica Award, has called for replacing film censorship with an accreditation system, asserting that cinema, as an art form, cannot be subjected to restrictive controls. Goutam Ghose, a special invitee to the IFFK, said cinema represents individual freedom…

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Leonardo DiCaprio rules out directing, credits Martin Scorsese as his inspiration

Washington, Dec 15 (UNI) Hollywood superstar Leonardo DiCaprio has confirmed he has no plans to step behind the camera, citing his deep admiration for legendary filmmaker Martin Scorsese and admitting he could never match the veteran director’s cinematic genius, according to People. The 51-year-old actor made the remarks during a conversation with Scorsese at the…

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Shreyas Talpade to essay the role of Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose in ‘Azad Bharath’

Mumbai, Dec 13 (UNI) Actor Shreyas Talpade will be seen portraying freedom fighter Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose in the upcoming historical drama ‘Azad Bharath’, which revisits India’s independence struggle through the stories of its often-overlooked heroes. Rupa Iyer’s film ‘Azad Bharat’ is a poignant tribute to Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose, his immortal legacy, and the…

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