Satire king, Jaspal Bhatti is no more (Obituary)
byChandigarh: The genial sardar who not just brought on a smile but also provoked introspection with his biting wit and humour is no more….
Cinema
Kashmiri sports manager shown as bank robber in Barfi!
bySrinagar: Anurag Basu’s ‘Barfi’ might me making sweet success story but bitter controversy seems to trail the movie again after a picture of sports…
Ramlila: Helping amateurs satisfy their creativity
byNew Delhi: Ramanand Bajpai is a doctor in Moradabad, Uttar Pradesh. Asked to play the Ravana in one of Delhi’s oldest Ramlilas, he quickly…
Yash Chopra passes away
byMumbai: Veteran filmmaker Yash Chopra breathed his last at Lilavati Hospital Sunday, a hospital spokesperson said. He was 80. Chopra, who was suffering from…
Tibetan film fest begins in Dharamsala Oct 24
byDharamsala: Seven films on the lives of Tibetans will be showcased this week in this Himachal Pradesh town that has been home to thousands…
Asian filmmakers must focus on local market: South Korean filmmaker
byMumbai: Asian filmmakers must first cater to local markets rather than thinking of audiences abroad, advises renowned South Korean filmmaker and scriptwriter Im Sang-Soo….
We’ve been replaced by computers: Poster designer Eswar
byChennai: He has designed posters of around 2,500 films in a career spanning three decades. But now, India’s renowned publicity and movie poster designer…
‘Barfi!’ impresses moviegoers in Busan
byNew Delhi: “Barfi!”, India’s official entry for the foreign film entry at the Oscars, won hearts at the Busan International Film Festival, evoking a…
My family is my wonderful gift: Amitabh Bachchan
byMumbai: Birthday presents are for kids. For Amitabh Bachchan, who celebrates his 70th birthday on Oct 11, the greatest gift ever is the intangible…
Double ‘dhamaal’ for Juhi Chawla this Diwali
byNew Delhi: Actress Juhi Chawla is in for double celebrations this Diwali. The day will not only witness the release of her new film…