Indian Cinema
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'Blew my mind': Ukrainian creator reveals what surprised her most about Indian cinemas
offbeat | Jun 16, 2026, 09:30 AM ISTA Ukrainian content creator has gone viral after comparing Indian and European cinemas. From food delivered to seats to extensive menus and security checks, she said Indian theatres left her completely impressed.
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Women's Day 2025 Special: Who was India's first woman director? Know everything about her
Entertainment | Mar 07, 2025, 06:42 PM ISTFatma Begum, India's first female film director, broke gender barriers in the early Indian film industry, pioneering women's roles behind and in front of the camera while shaping the future of Indian cinema.
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Women's Day 2025 Special: Who was India's first female actor to receive Dadasaheb Phalke award?
Entertainment | Mar 07, 2025, 11:10 AM ISTDevika Rani, India's first female actor to receive the Dadasaheb Phalke Award, pioneered the representation of women in Indian cinema and left an enduring legacy as a trailblazer in the industry.
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Shyam Bengal dies: Film industry mourns loss of visionary director, pours condolences
Entertainment | Dec 23, 2024, 09:04 PM ISTShyam Benegal dies: The Indian film industry mourns the loss of Shyam Benegal, a visionary filmmaker whose socially relevant, character-driven stories revolutionized Indian cinema and highlighted the struggles of marginalised communities.
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Shyam Benegal dies: A visionary who shaped Indian new wave film movement with several masterpieces
Entertainment | Dec 24, 2024, 06:01 AM ISTShyam Benegal dies: Known for his socially conscious storytelling, he tackled issues like gender inequality, class struggles, and the complexities of post-independence India, shaping generations of filmmakers and inspiring lasting change.
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E Wrap: 'Pushpa 2' becomes 7th biggest hit of Indian cinema, beats Jawan and Animal
News | Dec 11, 2024, 12:50 PM ISTAllu Arjun's 'Pushpa 2' becomes the 7th biggest hit of Indian cinema, beating Jawan and Animal. On the other hand, Megan Fox and Machine Gun Kelly Reportedly Split Weeks After Pregnancy Announcement. All of this and much more in today's entertainment wrap.
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Academy Museum to celebrate music of Indian cinema, to explore soundtracks of RRR, Lagaan and others
Entertainment | May 10, 2024, 10:29 AM ISTA programme has been organised by the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures to explore ''musical tapestries'' of soundtracks of three films of Indian cinema. More details below.
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Taapsee Pannu completes eight years in Indian cinema
Celebrities | Apr 06, 2021, 09:41 AM ISTTaapsee Pannu has completed eight years in Indian Cinema and to mark the occasion, she shared a collage picture of all her movies on social media.
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Allu Arjun hits 10 million Instagram followers, thanks fans for being his strength
Celebrities | Jan 07, 2021, 08:17 PM ISTTelugu superstar Allu Arjun has garnered a following of 10 million on Instagram and has thanked his fans for being there as his strength.
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Biggest drug cartel in US net; Bollywood, Dawood & Indian pharma Co links emerge
World | Sep 11, 2019, 11:34 AM ISTThe investigation report filed by DEA in the United States District Court, Southern District of New York on July 25, 2019, mentions the name of D-company aide Vicky Goswami, husband of Bollywood actress Mamta Kulkarni and Ali Punjani, ex-husband of another Bollywood star Kim Sharma.
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Historical glimpse into 105-year Indian Cinema: PM Modi unveils first cinema museum, in pics
Bollywood | Jan 19, 2019, 09:45 PM ISTPM Narendra Modi unveils India's first cinema museum. He also calls Indian films as 'silent power'. Know more!
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Iconic landmark RK Studio’s breathtaking journey and contribution to Indian Cinema
Entertainment | Aug 28, 2018, 09:08 PM ISTThe Kapoor clan has decided to sell off RK Studios which was founded by the legendary actor Raj Kapoor in 1948. Here is the breathtaking journey and contribution of the iconic RK Studios in the world of Indian Cinema.
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These 10 throwback pictures of Bollywood will make you remember the good old days!
Entertainment | Jan 29, 2018, 07:25 PM ISTLet's walk down the memory lane of Indian cinema. Lot's of nostalgia on your way!
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Veteran Hindi and Bengali actress Sumita Sanyal passes away at the age of 71.
Bollywood | Jul 09, 2017, 03:21 PM ISTSumita Sanyal is famous for her acting performance in popular films like ‘Guddi’, ‘Aashirwad’ and ‘Mere Apne’
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National Award winner Adil Hussain feels underused and unexploited in movies
Bollywood | May 07, 2017, 03:50 PM ISTI feel I am underused, unexploited...my artistic thirst is not fulfilled at all
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Hollywood actor Ryan Eggold lauds Indian cinema, says would love to work in India
Hollywood | Apr 25, 2017, 05:14 PM ISTHe may be exploring his character in The Blacklist: Redemption with some of Hollywood's biggest names, but actor Ryan Eggold says he would love to work in an Indian film as some noteworthy movies have come out of the country recently.
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Three Indian films make it to Asia’s leading film-financing platform
Bollywood | Mar 10, 2017, 06:42 PM ISTEmerging Indian directors are set to make their presence felt at the 15th Hong Kong Asia Film Financing Forum (HAF) with stories that break down age-old stereotypes of society. Rima Das and Shashwati Talukdar
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I've always been a supporter of independent films: Anil Kapoor
Bollywood | May 01, 2016, 08:30 PM ISTActor-producer Anil Kapoor says he is a big supporter of independent cinema and has pursued the career of an independent filmmaker when he had started producing films.
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5 actresses of pre-independence era who changed course of cinema
Bollywood | Jan 30, 2016, 12:40 PM ISTDo you know that Dada Saheb Phalke, father of Indian cinema, could not find any woman for playing the female character in his first feature film, Raja Harishchandra in 1913?In that era, Indian society still
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Amitabh Bachchan speaks up on 'growing intolerance'
Bollywood | Nov 15, 2015, 09:12 PM ISTKolkata: Breaking his silence on the issue of growing intolerance in the country, Superstar Amitabh Bachchan has said the nation needs to fall back on its rich cultural heritage to resolve issues that divide the