Film Industry

Deepika Padukone broke her silence on leaving Spirit and Kalki 2898 AD, clarifying rumours that her eight-hour work limit post-motherhood led to disagreements with the makers and her eventual exit.

Two women accuses Malayalam filmmaker Sajin Baabu of sexually assaulting them and then saying 'sorry'

The Malayalam film industry has recently been shaken by allegations of sexual assault against filmmaker Sajin Baabu. Two women have accused him of sexual abuse, sharing their traumatic experiences and claiming that the director attempted to cover up his actions by apologizing profusely after the incidents.

Aattam Movie Review: Anand Ekarshi’s National Award winner is an unapologetic stare at male hypocrisy

National Film Awards Aattam Review: Rarely does an Indian film, made by a man for other men, centre the muting of a survivor. Anand Ekarshi's debut Malayalam independent film is that rare gem.

Why National Award for Aattam and Justice Hema committee report’s release are silver lining in our dark times

70th National Film Awards: Anand Ekarshi’s debut Malayalam indie 'Aattam: The Play' won three National Awards as the Justice Hema committee report, on women’s working conditions in Malayalam film industry, released to reveal dark, ugly truths of the Malayalam film industry.

Escape teaser poster out! Lee Je-hoon and Koo Kyo-hwan seen in an intense showdown - view pics

The long awaited teaser poster for the Lee Jong Pil directed movie 'Escape' has finally been released. The upcoming film is starring Lee Je Hoon and Goo Kyo Hwan.

Sushant Singh Rajput’s niece turns 16, sister Shweta Singh Kriti writes: 'I wish you were here to celebrate your niece’s milestone'

The sister of late actor Sushant Singh Rajput shares a heartfelt message for him on her daughter's 16th birthday. She wishes he was there with them physically but she knows that he is always looking over them in spirit.

Farah Khan says actors now want 4 vanity vans else they don't come out to shoot, remembers the time when actresses changed costumes in makeshift dressing areas

Noted director Farah Khan visited TV actor couple Shoaib Ibrahim and Dipika Kakar's home in Mumbai's Mira Road and reminisced about the time in Bollywood where actors had less demands and a better work ethic.

Filmmaker Boney Kapoor on supporting Arjun, Janhvi, and Khushi's dating decisions

In an exclusive conversation with Titas Chowdhury, filmmaker Boney Kapoor talks about respecting his children's dating choices, reflects on the joy of the bond his children share and their maturity. Kapoor also expresses admiration for Anshula's intelligence and values her role as his pillar of support. Here’s the video

Film music hardly producing big singing stars today, says singer Shaan

Renowned singer Shaan reflects on the current state of the Indian music industry, noting a shift away from film-centric stardom. Shaan shares insights into his recent collaboration with percussionist Bickram Ghosh on the single "Tanhaiyyan" and explores the rise of independent artists in the age of rap and pop sensations like Guru Randhawa and Neha Kakkar. Dive into the changing dynamics of music production and fame with Shaan in this insightful discussion

Film industry calls ISRO 'pride of India' after Chandrayaan-3's successful landing on moon

India’s Moon mission Chandrayaan-3 touched down on the lunar south pole at 6.04 pm on Wednesday, launching the country to an exclusive club of four and making it the first country to land on the uncharted surface.

How Indian women cinematographers carved a niche in a male-dominated field

Indian women cinematographers are making waves everywhere from the Oscars to Berlinale. At home, they are bringing technique and care to the craft.

Britain's booming film industry has a growth lesson for Rishi Sunak

It’s part of a broader boom across Britain’s film industry that provides both a lesson and a warning for Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s government on how to stimulate growth

Covid pandemic 2nd anniversary | The end of cinema (again) or its glorious rebirth?

The small screen got bigger in the pandemic years—and is getting bigger. The movie exhibition industry lost an estimated Rs12,000 crore worldwide. Where does filmmaking go from here?

Content, pricing may have edge over Covid curbs in driving growth for streaming platforms

Experts indicated that the bulk of customer acquisitions may have already taken place during the previous two waves of the pandemic

'Annaatthe', 'Eternals' and 'Sooryavanshi' bring in Rs200 crore at the box office during Diwali weekend

Opening weekend collections for 'Eternals' crossed Rs19 crore at the Indian box office, making it the biggest Hollywood film of 2021 in the country so far.

Bollywood: Losses mount, as Maharashtra theatres remain shut and 50% occupancy rule persists in most states

Akshay Kumar, Ranveer Singh, Aamir Khan, John Abraham, and Kartik Aaryan among those waiting for the state to reopen cinemas, to release new movies.

French stunt school trains 'badass' women for film industry

A growing number of women are learning how to jump out of helicopters, leap from buildings and brawl at stunt double school at the Campus Univers Cascade in France.

Film industry urges Naidu to reduce proposed GST to 18 percent

They also asked Naidu, who holds the portfolio of information and broadcasting, to support the industry in increasing the number of screens in the country to boost revenue.

Go digital, curb piracy & raise revenue: Govt to film industry

Turning single-screen cinemas into digital multiplexes and curbing online piracy will rid the Indian film industry of its low-revenue bane, a government official said.

Classic Marble Company Felicitates Veterans of Indian Cinema as Bimal Roy Retrospective Concludes

The first ever weeklong retrospective of the legendary film-maker, Bimal Roy concluded in the city amidst much ...

Bollywood Roundtable 2015: The Actresses

From a feisty athlete to a stressed out business women to a pitiless avenger, the film industry is changing the way the characters of women are portrayed

Bollywood revenues may cross Rs 19,300 cr by FY17

The current estimated size of Bollywood is about Rs 15,500 crore. Increased number of multiplexes and growing digitisation in the industry are also contributing to the rise in revenue.

Media, Entertainment industry to grow at 14.2%

FICCI‘s Media nad Entertainment Committee chairman and Star India CEO Uday Shankar said that amidst an environment of gloom, the industry has registered an impressive growth of 12 percent last year.

Film industry mourns Rituparno Ghosh's death

Bollywood and Bengali film industry mourned the death of Rituparno Ghosh and remembered him as the torchbearer of the new wave Bengali cinema.

Secret Kitchen: Viju Khote dons the chef's role

Remember the man who crooned "Sardaar...maine aapka namak kahya hain, sardaar" in Sholay? After doing more than 300 roles in different films, Viju Khote dons the chef's role for the latest episode of CNBC-TV18's Secret Kitchen.