Delve into the world of Chamkila's music with renowned filmmaker Imtiaz Ali as he explores the role of women in the creative process. Discover insights into Punjab's cultural landscape during Chamkila's era in this exclusive interview
23 April,2024 08:08 PM IST
Explore the captivating narrative of legendary Punjabi artist Amar Singh Chamkila through an exclusive interview with acclaimed filmmaker Imtiaz Ali. Delve into the intricacies of music, culture, and identity during Punjab's tumultuous era as Imtiaz Ali shares unique insights into Chamkila's life and impact. From the controversial rise of artistic expression to Punjab's enduring cultural resilience, this exclusive interview offers a rare glimpse into the enigmatic world of Chamkila and the broader cultural landscape of India.
22 April,2024 02:35 PM IST
Bollywood legend Amitabh Bachchan and Shah Rukh Khan on Thursday talked at the inauguration ceremony of the 28th Kolkata International Film Festival, which was also attended by West Bengal Governor Dr C V Ananda Bose, Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, actors Rani Mukerji and Shatrughan Sinha, and leading personalities of the Bengali film industry.They talked about the issue of free speech, and censorship in the film industry over the years, and the “narrowness” driving social media. Recalling the journey of Indian cinema amid various stages of censorship, Bollywood legend Amitabh Bachchan at the Kolkata International Film Festival on December 15, spoke about civil liberties and freedom of expression being in question in the country. “Even now, questions are being raised on civil liberties and freedom of expression,” Amitabh Bachchan said. Showing his positive stance amid the ‘Pathaan’ controversy, Bollywood legend and superstar Shah Rukh Khan at the Kolkata International Film Festival on December 15, spoke on his take on the role of social media in Cinema. The superstar also appreciated and called out for all the people staying positive amid the negativity. “Social media is often driven by a certain narrowness of view that limits. human nature to its baser self. I read somewhere that negativity increases social media consumption. Such pursuits enclose collective narrative making it divisive and destructive,” the actor said. Both the actors steered clear of direct reference to any contemporary controversy. But, read between the lines while giving the statements at the inaugural event of the Kolkata International Film Festival (KIFF) at Netaji Indoor Stadium on Thursday. Chief minister Mamata Banerjee, in her vote of thanks, appealed that Bachchan, who turned 80 this October, be conferred the Bharat Ratna. She also stressed that Bengal fights for and will continue to “fight for unity”.
16 December,2022 02:31 PM IST
The National Human Rights Commission has approached the Censor Board to delete some violent scenes from Ram Gopal Verma's film 'Rakht Charitra' which is based on the epic Mahabharat
18 August,2010 12:00 PM IST
After the ban over much anticipated film 'Udta Punjab' there is a lot of havoc in the film industry regarding the working of the censorship board. In a recent media interaction, actress and filmmaker Nandita Das said that censorship is a dangerous tool and it is the time to introduce rating system to Indian cinema.
28 May,2016 08:43 PM IST
Speaking at the Kashish Film Festival, Bollywood actress Nandita Das said censorship in India is very arbitrary 5-6 people shouldn't decide, what 2 billion people should watch and and it is the time to introduce rating system to Indian cinema
02 June,2016 09:58 AM IST
Mahesh Bhatt, Imtiaz Ali and many other dignataries from Indian film industry were present at the press conference to support Anurag Kashyap and team of 'Udta Punjab' in solidarity for Freedom Of Speech
09 June,2016 09:30 AM IST
Many Bollywood personalities have come out in support for the upcoming movie 'Udta Punjab' which is embroiled in a controversy with the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) over various cuts suggested for the movie.
13 June,2016 01:35 PM IST
Shahid Kapur is overjoyed after the high court passed his film Udta Punjab without any major cuts.
16 June,2016 03:44 PM IST
In an exclusive chat with mid-day.com, Judgementall Hai Kya actress Kangana Ranaut spilled the beans on everything from her character in the film to censoring her sister Rangoli Chandel's tweets on Twitter. The actress also revealed what a day in her life is like and revealed how she gets emotional while watching movies.
24 July,2019 10:00 PM ISTADVERTISEMENT
