Why Gajendra Chauhan was picked over Big B, Rajni

At the helm of the Film and Television Institute of India, the government wants someone who could devote more time   In the light of media reports claiming that names of Amitabh Bachchan and......

Delhi: FTII students protest against I&B Ministry on Chauhan's appointment

FTII students protests against the appointment of Gajendra Chauhan. Photograph: PTI Stepping up pressure, a delegation of agitating students and alumni members of FTII-Pune on Friday met......

Mandolin maestro U Srinivas passes away at 45

Renowned Mandolin exponent Uppalapu Srinivas died in Chennai on Friday following a liver-related illness at the age of 45. A recipient of various awards, including the prestigious Padma Shri,......

Kerala's Padma awards list sparks controversy

The names of Oscar winner Resul Pookutty and eminent Ayurvedic physician P K Warrier, selected for Padma Shri award, had not been recommended to the centre by theKerala government, according to the......

'Give Audience Emotional Ride, Not Physically Hurtful One'

'When a film goes beyond the specified level of audio standards, it starts affecting the psychological behaviour of the audience.'   IMAGE: Suriya in Kanguva. The Suriya starrer Kanguva has......

Pushpa 2 Finds Love In Patna

'If you thought Allu Arjun was a sensation in the first Pushpa film, wait till you see what he has done this time.' IMAGE: Rashmika Mandanna and Allu Arjun along with Bihar Deputy Chief Minister......

'Bombay Has An Intoxicating Personality'

'It's such a mishmash of wonderful things, so many different cultures, subsections of society and weird histories.' IMAGE: Boys with their faces painted in silver during Holi celebrations in......

'The Hope Is About Friendship'

'Hope is about being more accepting of each other, the kind of solidarity and friendship that even our families may not be able to give.' IMAGE: Payal Kapadia, second from right, flanked by actors......