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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This week is filled with unconventional romance, twists in arranged marriage, drama, thrills and action in the new releases on the OTT platforms. From the heartwarming Bobby Aur Rishi Ki Love Story to the high-stakes finale of Cobra Kai Season 6 Part 3, there’s something for everyone. Experience unconventional romance in Pyaar Testing, arranged marriage twists in Arranged with Love,…
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“Shooting this felt so real, almost like we weren’t playing characters but reliving something personal,” remarked Taaruk Raina who is featured alongwith Prajakta Koli in Sagar Bhatia’s – Raazdaariyan. Some stories are never fully told, some emotions never find the right words, and some songs hold the power to say everything left unsaid. “Raazdaariyan”, the latest masterpiece by the true…
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“If you want to become an excellent actor, you must have a dream, and work hard to make it a reality. But, don’t chase fame, chase what you love. Fame is a byproduct, it will come automatically,” advised Boman Irani while speaking at the “Vijay Tendulkar Memorial Lecture on Acting” at the 23rd Pune International Film Festival. PIFF Director Jabbar…
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Subodh Bhave and Manasi Naik’s film ‘Sakaal Tar Hou Dhya’ Announced… and now in fact the filming has begun in Madhya Pradesh The scope of Marathi films is widening day by day. The subject, content and title of Marathi films are definitely succeeding in captivating the audience all over the world. Due to this, the steps of veteran filmmakers in…
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Several efforts are being taken to promote films and entertainment sector, and for the development of the film sector in the state, and various schemes have been prepared for it, said Mrs. Swati Mhase Patil, Managing Director of Dadasaheb Phalke Film City, at the 23rd Pune International Film Festival (PIFF). She emphasized that special efforts are being made through PIFF…
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