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Nandita Das bats for rating system in certifying films
Actor-director Nandita Das doesn't like the arbitrary process of the Censor Board, but prefers the rating system for films. "Censorship is a very dangerous tool because five-six people decide what two billion Indians should watch. It is possible that something you don't like, I like,…
Filmfare Awards 2009
The avenue, Yash Raj Studios, witnessed a sea of glitter and shine that the tinsel town had splashed around, during the 55th Annual Filmfare Awards. Turned up in their best, Bollywood celebrities gathered to watch the year’s mega event that had been quite a gala…
Nominees for the 55th Idea Filmfare Awards Announced
The 55th edition of Bollywood’s most popular Filmfare Awards announced its nominees. Like the previous year, this year also the award will be presented by Idea Cellular. The nominees are:BEST FILM1. 3 Idiots 2. Dev D 3. Kaminey 4. Love Aaj Kal 5.…
Convergence of Art and Commercial in Bollywood
Times now there are plenty of changes happen across the 'woods' that determine a new trend that incorporate a converging attitude to bring together commercial and reality cinema.It is evident from recent releases in several leading 'woods' altogether. Apart from getting accolades in foreign…
Indian Cinema: Globalised Challenges Ahead
Indian cinema particularly, Bollywood and its others regional fellows are engaging in a bid that push themselves at the forefront of global cinema circles. They participate in many International film festivals even before they are screened for the domestic audience. However, it has become a…
FIRAAQ to be screened at Telluride Film Festival
A Percept Picture Company production and Nandita Das's directorial debut film 'FIRAAQ' is all set for it's another achievement and that too well before its release. Firaaq will be screened at the Telluride Film Festival. Telluride is arguably the most prestigious film festival in North…
Nandita's FIRAAQ heads for Toronto International Film Festival
Percept Picture Company gets major boost with the world premier of two Indian films produced by them - Firaaq and Kanjivaram at the 33rd Toronto International Film Festival, which will be held from September 4-13.Firaaq is the directorial debut of eminent Indian actress Nandita…
'FIRAAQ' Don't miss it
Everyone among the film lovers and from the members of the film Industries across India are very much sure that 'FIRAAQ' is going to be an excellent film.This notion has a lot to do with the respect for the lady film maker and the…
'Firaaq' exposed
When the movie is being directed by none other than the young and accomplished actress Nandita Das, there is bound to be a lot of curiosity about the way the movie would have been made coupled along with the high expectations.Given the stature given…
Nandita's debut movie
One of the most critically acclaimed actresses of our times, Nandita Das has completed her debut feature film as a director- 'Firaaq... In Such Times'.The movie which features seasoned actors like Shahana Goswami, Naseeruddin Shah, Raghuvir Yadav, Paresh Rawal, Deepti Naval and Tisca Arora,…