“Fame is just a byproduct and hence you should not get swayed by fame,” so said BOMAN IRANI while speaking to JYOTHI VENKATESH In this exclusive interview at Pune where he delivered the Vijay Tendulkar Memorial Lecture about Acting and himself, Boman Irani reveals exclusively that he could succeed in making the transition to acting in spite of being afflicted…
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“Thanks to Mehmood Bhai, I got a chance to work with the man I worship even today- Dilip Kumar in Sadhu Aur Shaitan in a passing shot,” recalls veteran actress SHUBHA KHOTE while speaking to acclaimed entertainment journalist Jyothi Venkatesh. Shubha Khote, who is 87, had started her illustrious and long journey over 70 years ago, with Ameya Chakraborty’s film…
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Exploring individual, collective struggles and addressing themes of race, gender, sexuality and disability of four characters set against the backdrop of Melbourne, Kabit Khan, Imtiaz Ali, Onir and Rima Das illustrate stories of these characters in the film My Melbourne that is slated to release in cinema halls on 14th of March 2025. The trailer for My Melbourne, an anthology…
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Armand, a film from Norway, Netherland and Sweden received the Prabhat award for Best International film, while Sangala won the Santa Tukaram Best Marathi film category at the 23rd Pune International Film Festival (PIFF) that was jointly organised by Government of Maharashtra & Pune Film Foundation. Armand is directed by Halfdan Ullmann Tøndel and produced by Andrea Berentsen Ottmar, and…
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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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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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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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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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“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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