Panel Discussion on Marathi Cinema at PIFF highlights struggles of Industry While Marathi cinema needs well-written, compelling stories to thrive, it is equally important to have innovative ideas for promotion and distribution to ensure their success, according to filmmakers and directors at a recent panel discussion. As part of the 23rd Pune International Film Festival (PIFF), a panel discussion titled…
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Film festivals like the Pune International Film Festival serve as a school where the filmmaker learns about Global Cinema and feels free to experiment with new subjects, stories, new languages and the varied styles of story telling. This observation was made by the Chilean-Italian film director and screenwriter Marco Bechis. (Photo source – IMDB) He was speaking at a panel…
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Regardless of the rapid changes in the mindset of people in this age of AI, comes Moti Sethani, the devotional film that depicts the journey of Narayani, reincarnation of Abhimanyu’s wife Uttara with message of faith, perseverance and diving strength. The highly anticipated devotional film Moti Sethani is set to release nationwide on February 26, 2025. Distributed by UFO Moviez…
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The second release from Ravator’s album Sajna, Raat Bhar featuring the soulful voice of Vilen is all about the beauty of feeling deeply, those moments of simply staring the ceiling while lying down. This heart wrenching number from renowned DJ and producer Ravator’s latest album Sajna, offers a melancholic refuge for those nursing a wounded heart. This track gives voice…
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Singing and music are in her blood and now she is wowing the judges of Indian Idol. A vocal hurricane is taking over, and her name is Sneha Shankar! At just 18, this powerhouse performer is redefining musical brilliance on Indian Idol, making even the most iconic names in Bollywood sit up and take notice! Hailing from a lineage of…
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Rima Das’ Busan winner – Village Rockstars 2 had its European Premiere at Berlinale International Film Festival 2025. The film opened to a packed-house and enthusiastic applause from the audience. It’s the only Indian feature selected in Generation 14 Plus category of the festival held from 13-23 Feb, 2025. Ahead of its European Premiere, Bangkok-based sales company Diversion has acquired…
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Renowned film critic Ganesh Matkari and Santosh Pathare, director of the Third Eye Asian Film Festival, shared their insights on the current state of Marathi cinema during a media interaction at the Pune International Film Festival (PIFF) 2025. They discussed the evolution of Marathi films, the impact of OTT platforms, and the role of film festivals in shaping the industry.…
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The world of entertainment is undergoing a revolutionary transformation with the rise of Artificial Intelligence (AI), and filmmaker Paco Torres shed light on this evolving landscape during a workshop on AI-driven content creation in films, held by the 23rd Pune International Film Festival. Torres, a renowned director and creative technologist, is known for his innovative storytelling techniques that merge Artificial…
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Speaking about the Prominent filmmaker Tapan Sinha, “He was one director who was ahead of his times,” said renowned Bengali film critic Swapan Mullick during the 23rd Pune International Film Festival (PIFF). The films he made in his times still seem futuristic, he commented. The workshop paid tribute to legendary Bengali filmmaker Tapan Sinha, recognizing his extraordinary contributions to Indian…
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Tushar Joshi & Madhubanti Bagchi’s emotional vocals are sure to touch your hearts in Galatfehmi, the track composed by Sachin-Jigar with lyrics by Amitabh Bhattacharya. Listen to ‘Galatfehmi’ here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ISTuc98ffS4 In this season of love and emotions that was initiated earlier with the romantic track Ishq Mein from Ibrahim Ali Khan & Khushi Kapoor’s Nadaaniyan, the second track Galatfehmi will…
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