Kerala:10/1/25:Renowned playback singer P Jayachandran, affectionately called Bhava Gayakan for his soulful renditions that beautifully expressed emotions such as love, longing, and devotion, passed away on Thursday evening at a private medical college in Kerala’s Thrissur. He was 80. The singer died at around 7.55 pm on Thursday while undergoing treatment, hospital sources said. He was taken to the hospital ...

Newdelhi:8/1/25:The theme song “Mahakumbh Hai”  produced by Doordarshan for Mahakumbh 2025, was launched by the Union Minister for Information and Broadcasting, Railways, and Electronics & Information Technology during an event held in Delhi. A Melodic Tribute to Mahakumbh: A Symphony of Devotion, Tradition, & Celebration Sung by the illustrious Padma Shri Kailash Kher, the song encapsulates the spirit of devotion, ...

Newdelhi:29/12/24:  Prime Minister of India Shri Narendra Modi, in the 117th episode of ‘Mann Ki Baat,’ shared exciting news about a major milestone for India’s creative and entertainment sector. Addressing the nation, the Prime Minister announced that India will host the World Audio Visual Entertainment Summit (WAVES) for the first time next year from 5-9 February 2025. WAVES Summit: A Global Stage for ...

Mumbai:23/12/24:The legendary filmmaker Shyam Benegal left this world on Monday, December 23, 2024, after battling chronic kidney disease for years. He breathed his last at Mumbai’s Wockhardt Hospital after remaining unwell for days. Benegal was 90. The torchbearer of the ‘new wave’ in Indian cinema during the ’60s-70s, Shyam Benegal became a stalwart in the world of movies with his body ...

Bhubaneswar:14/12/24: Renowned Film Producer Akshay Parija who has always given pathbreaking films in Odia, Bengali, Hindi, as well as Malayalam, released the news of his first International Collaboration film with the Australian Island Papua New Guinea ( PNG) to make “ Papa Buka”.Papa Buka marks the first-ever cinematic collaboration between Papua New Guinea and India. The film is helmed by ...

New Delhi14/12/24:The Kinoteka Polish Film Festival 2024, a much-anticipated annual cinematic event, is set to take audiences on a captivating journey into the dynamic world of Polish cinema. Scheduled to run from December 16-18, 2024, at the India Habitat Centre, this festival, organized by the Polish Institute in New Delhi, is a testament to the rich storytelling heritage and vibrant cultural legacy ...

Goa:2/12/24:The 55th International Film Festival of India (IFFI) recently concluded with a thunderous crescendo even as Film Bazaar 2024, hosted by the National Film Development Corporation (NFDC), celebrated a new generation of cinematic storytellers. Among the highlights was the announcement of Konyak, a feature film selected for the prestigious Screenwriters’ Lab. Following its selection at the NFDC Screenwriters’ Lab 2024, Konyak has garnered unprecedented attention. The ...

Newdelhi:2/12/24:The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi today watched ‘The Sabarmati Report’ movie along with NDA Members of Parliament. He wrote in a post on X: “Joined fellow NDA MPs at a screening of ‘The Sabarmati Report.’ I commend the makers of the film for their effort.”

Konark:1/12/24:Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi inaugurated the 35th Konark Festival 2024 and the 14th International Sand Art Festival at Chandrabhaga Beach on Sunday. Deputy CM Smt. Pravati Parida graced the occasion while MLAs of Pipili, Satyabadi, and Brahmagiri ACs, Commissioner-cum-Secretary Tourism, Director Tourism, Puri Collector, SP, Secretary OSNA and other dignitaries were in attendance. The 35th Konark Festival, along ...

Goa30/11/24: all good things must come to an end, IFFI 2024 also came to a close on November 28, 2024, at the Dr. Shyama Prasad Mukherjee Indoor Stadium in Goa, but of course with its lasting impact on celebrating the magic of cinema and the spirit of storytelling, and promising many a pathway for future filmmakers. The 2024 edition of ...