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The showcase will revisit three of Krishens most distinctive films: In Which Annie Gives It Those Ones, Electric Moon, and Massey Sahib
The promo of the KH x RK reunion film has turned heads. The film has music scored by Anirudh and cinematography by Rajiv Menon. But is director Nelson the best creative choice for this massive project? We debate
To be held in Bengaluru on March 7 and 8, the festival, organised in association with The Hindu, turns the spotlight on diverse percussive styles.
Alia Bhatt was among a star-studded lineup of celebrities as presenters, which included the names of Alicia Vikander, Bryan Cranston, Cillian Murphy, Delroy Lindo, Emily Watson, Ethan Hawke and others
CM Khemchand Singh said Lakshmipriya Devi has consistently brought laurels through her outstanding work in cinema, and this latest honour further elevates the stature of Manipuri art and culture on the global stage
Tamil indies bold new voice R Gowthams debut film, which premiered in the Forum sidebar of Berlinale 2026, is an unorthodox, audacious, rare family drama
An excellent voice cast, superb animation, wild action and a solid moral elevate the run-of-the-mill underdog story to unbridled fun
The film also stars Ayushmann Khurrana and Sharvari Wagh
The participating artists this year are Meera Unnikrishnan, Rakesh Kumar, Ranganath Amrad, Sreelakshmi KS and Veeresh Rudraswami
Prof. Aru Ramanathans new compilation traces the evolution of these oral storytelling traditions and how they recorded social, cultural and political past long before print.
The film follows the events of Toy Story 4, which saw Woody step away from Bonnies toy box in search of independence, leaving open questions about how that separation will shape the groups future
A two-month long exhibition at the Alipore Museum in Kolkata will bring back to life that India by showcasing works of close to 40 foreign artists who spent time in India
Sadat says she made the film, which opened Berlinale 2026, to counter the bleak narratives about her country, Afghanistan
Ahead of the release of her pirate thriller The Bluff, actor and producer Priyanka Chopra Jonas speaks about prepping to play a fierce fighter and a mother, how her craft has evolved, and being involved in production
Produced by Tharun Sudhir and directed by Suhan Prasad, the seven-episode Rakshasa is billed as a crime thriller
With printed cottons and silk installations, landmark exhibition Ce qui se trame in Paris underlined four centuries of Indo-French textile dialogue. And the conversation is geared to continue
Swanand Kirkire opens up on writing the coming-of-age drama, working with Ankur Tewari, how he instils simplicity to his songs and more
A poignant adaptation of August WilsonsFences, the play captures lingering prejudice and generational hope through stellar performances and evocative poetry.
From being a database developer to a television actor the actor recollects her journey
The ghatam artistes annual festival raises funds to help organise concerts in hospitals, hospices and care centres across Karnataka.
The One Piece anime is set to make a major comeback this spring as the Elbaph Arc officially begins streaming on Crunchyroll in April, taking the Straw Hats to the legendary Land of Giants after years of anticipation from fans
Led by a fiercely committed ensemble, this moral interrogation of rape culture by filmmaker Anubhav Sinha dissects the anatomy of sexual violation and the perilous world we have built for our children
Roisin Gallagher, Sinad Keenan and Caoilfhionn Dunne as the three friends haring around Ireland, uncovering the secret behind a fourth friends death, present a fun-filled, eight-episode holiday
The open letter comes just days after Indian author Arundhati Roy criticised the comments jury head Wim Wenders made in the opening press conference
Sithara Krishnakumars band, Project Malabaricus music video presents a Tamil song, Elelam kili, featuring Manju Warrier in a cameo
Mehdi Mahmoudian was arrested in Tehran shortly after signing a statement condemning Islamic Republic leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and the regimes violent crackdown on demonstrators
He had issued a legal notice to Saregama, claiming rights over the musical works he composed for 134 films
The Iranian director in exile has already started working from his adopted country, exploring themes around the autonomy of an artist
Music composer and performer Anirudh Ravichander has unveiled a new artist-owned music label, while also announcing a nationwide live tour to celebrate 15 years of his career, beginning with his first-ever Hyderabad concert in March 2026
At its forthcoming festival on February 22 in New Delhi, Ishara Puppet Theatre will premiere its new production based on iconic artist Amrita Sher-Gils life.
Actors Rahul Bhatt and Sunny Leone open up on essaying complex characters in Anurag Kashyaps Kennedy, all set to stream on ZEE5
Hollywood paid tribute to legendary actor Robert Duvall after his death at 95, with longtime collaborators Francis Ford Coppola, Al Pacino and Robert De Niro remembering his immense talent and lasting influence on American cinema
Robert Duvall won his Academy Award in 1983 for playing a washed-up country singer in Tender Mercies
The comedian sought suspension of his sentence on the ground of a marriage in his family on February 19
His sufiana vision and love for classical arts defined his recent shows in Mumbai and Delhi.
Sinclair Daniel and Mark OBrien open up about working on the futuristic thriller, balancing the action with emotion, and the challenges of filming in extreme weather
Premiering in the Generation Kplus competition programme at the Berlinale, the British-Pakistani filmmakers debut feature uses magical realism to explore girls education, corruption, and abandoned schools in rural Pakistan
Jana Nayagan, which was supposed to have been released worldwide on January 9, as part Pongal lineup, was delayed due to a deadlock with the Central Board of Film Certification
Except for a contrived pre-climax sequence, Raju Murugans film intersperses social satire and political commentary with wit, heart, and conviction
It is brooding, bloody, and beautiful in parts, butO Romeoeventually turns out to be boring and burdened by the filmmakers past brilliance
Heathcliff and Cathy play out their grim, inert tragedy against a gorgeous wall of sound in this contentious adaptation of the Emily Bront classic
From Tino Sehgals charged performance at Pepper House to Shilpa Guptas moving sonic installation, Mass Arts flamboyant Durga Puja and Afra Eismas tactile fantasy, here are the most compelling immersive art experiences across Kochi, on till the Kochi-Muziris Biennale ends on March 31
The actor speaks about her Tamil film, which was recently screened at the International Film Festival Rotterdam
Ahead of the release of the film Wuthering Heights based on Emily Brontes iconic novel we walk through the Bronte Parsonage Museum at Haworth, UK
Directed by Srikanth Odela, the film, starring Nani in the lead, tells the gripping story of a tribal community standing up for their rights
Kahaani: Dilli Ki is a two-day festival which is reclaiming the capitals heritage through music, stories, and spices
Singer Mika Singh has stepped up to pledge 11 lakh to help actor Rajpal Yadav, who is currently serving a six-month sentence at Tihar Jail after a series of cheque bounce issues

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