Ritwik Ghatak dispensed with so-called narrative, made sound feel alive: Ashoke Vishwanathan

Kolkata, Nov 12 (UNI) Auteur Ritwik Ghatak completely reinvented the language of cinema, discarding traditional storytelling methods to create something deeply original, says noted filmmaker Ashoke Vishwanathan. Speaking at a seminar “Centenary Tribute to Ritwik Ghatak & Beyond” during the 31st Kolkata International Film Festival (KIFF), Vishwanathan traced Ghatak’s tenure at the Film and Television…

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Veteran Bollywood actor Prem Chopra hospitalised due to age-related health concerns

Mumbai, Nov 10 (UNI) Veteran Bollywood actor Prem Chopra, aged 90, has been admitted to Lilavati Hospital and Research Centre in Bandra for medical treatment related to age-associated health issues. The acclaimed actor, who has featured in more than 300 Hindi films, was brought to the hospital on Saturday after his family noticed complications linked…

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America is above law: Filmmaker Ramesh Sharma

Kolkata, Nov 10 (UNI) Acclaimed filmmaker Ramesh Sharma on Monday took pot shots at the West, particularly America, saying while the US was “above law”, the occidental nations did not always abide by ethics despite dictating the moral compass of the world. “America is above law”, Sharma said while discussing his latest documentary, “A Chronicle…

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NYC screening of India’s Oscar entry Homebound ‘surreal’:Karan Johar

New Delhi, Nov 10 (UNI) Filmmaker Karan Johar described the New York screening of India’s official Oscar entry, Homebound, directed by Neeraj Ghaywan, as a surreal experience, calling it “another remarkable chapter” in the film’s journey. Taking to Instagram, Johar shared a heartfelt note of gratitude for Scorsese, praising the cinematic milestone and the global…

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‘The Night Manager 2’ teaser released: Tom Hiddleston returns in crime drama

New Delhi, Nov 8 (UNI) The long-awaited teaser for the second season of ‘The Night Manager’, starring Tom Hiddleston, has finally dropped, building excitement for the crime thriller’s return in 2026. After an eight-year hiatus, Hiddleston reprises his role as former British intelligence operative Jonathan Pine. Posting the teaser on Instagram, Prime Video writes, “Only…

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