Tag: Shyam Benegal
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Shyam Benegal shares video message as ‘Mujib’ trailer unveiled at Cannes
As per the media reports, Shyam Benegal couldn't attend the Cannes Film Festival so he shared a video message expressing his gratitude.
May 20, 2022 -
Kabir Bedi urges people to donate for Vanraj Bhatia
Kabir on Monday took to Twitter and said that he visited the 92-years-old National Award winner.
September 17, 2019 -
India, Bangladesh to jointly produce Mujibur Rahman film, 1971 war documentary
Both governments are looking at the possibility of engaging India’s renowned director and screenwriter Shyam Benegal for the co-production of feature film on Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman
May 4, 2019 -
3-day fest on Gandhian philosophy to open on Friday
Plays, readings, performances, cinema, and discussions will mark the upcoming three-day festival themed on the life and ideology of Mahatma Gandhi.
February 21, 2019 -
Naseeruddin Shah: Stardom easiest way for an actor to get corrupted
Naseeruddin Shah has no qualms in accepting that he has worked for money in some films but says the more tempting way for an actor to get corrupted is by becoming a star.
November 11, 2018 -
Another feather in Shyam Benegal’s cap
The V Shantaram Lifetime Achievement Award of the Mumbai International Film Festival (MIFF) for Documentary, Shorts and Animation Films-MIFF 2018 will be conferred on veteran filmmaker Shyam Benegal on Saturday. The award carries a Trophy, a shawl, citation and cash prize of Rs 10 lakh and will be presented by the Governor of Maharashtra, C …
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February 3, 2018 -
Deep-rooted political conspiracy behind ‘Padmaavat’ protests: Benegal
The amazingly prolific and fearless Shyam Benegal definitely sees a deep-rooted political conspiracy in what is happening to Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s Padmaavat. Benegal had filmed the story of Allauddin Khilji’s violent obsession for Rani Padmavati many years back, and not a stir of protest had happened. Explains Benegal: “You must understand, this is not an …
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January 26, 2018 -
Scary time for artists, writers: Nandita Das
Actor-filmmaker Nandita Das has described the current situation in the country as a “scary time for artists and writers” as things that could be done in films and art earlier cannot be done now. She feels it is time to become more responsible. “I do not know if I could do a ‘Firaaq’ (2008) or …
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January 25, 2018 -
Twitterati welcome Supreme Court’s decision on ‘Padmaavat’
The Supreme Court today decided to strike down the ban against Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s controversial film ‘Padmaavat’ in some states as the top court cleared the decks for the all-India release of the movie on January 25. A bench headed by Chief Justice Dipak Misra also restrained any other state from issuing such notifications and …
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January 18, 2018 -
CBFC behaving in a strange way: Shyam Benegal On ‘Padmavati’ row
As the Padmavati crisis escalates, veteran filmmaker Shyam Benegal shows concern on the behaviour of The Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC). The filmmaker who helmed a committee to recommend reforms in the censor board’s working, has strong words of censure for the panel. “I must say the CBFC is behaving very strangely in the matter …
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November 20, 2017 -
Kalpana Lajmi in hospital, stable
Celebrated filmmaker Kalpana Lajmi was hospitalized here on Monday but her health condition is improving, a hospital official said. The maker of “Rudali”, who has been suffering from illness for quite some time, rushed to the Kokilaben Hospital on Monday and admitted to ICU. However, the hospital’s Executive Director Ram Narain told IANS that she …
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November 7, 2017 -
Biopic on Om Puri in the works: Nandita Puri
A biopic on late actor Om Puri is in the works says his estranged wife Nandita Puri. Nandita, who penned the critically acclaimed actor’s biography titled Unlikely Hero: The Story Of Om Puri, said: “I am adapting the book. I am making a biopic on Omji. I am taking part of the book and I …
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September 4, 2017 -
B-Town welcomes Prasoon Joshi as new CBFC chief
Popular Bollywood celebrities like Shyam Benegal, Shoojit Sircar, Madhur Bhandarkar and Rahul Dholakia have hailed the central government’s decision to replace Pahlaj Nihalani with noted lyricist and ad guru Prasoon Joshi as the new chief of the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC). Joshi, who is “happy” to be the new CBFC chief, said: “I …
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August 12, 2017 -
Shyam Benegal to be awarded Lifetime Achievement Award
Legendary filmmaker Shyam Benegal will be awarded the Lifetime Achievement Award at the 3rd edition of International Film Festival of Prayag (IFFP) 2017 which will be held in New Delhi. IFFP Founder Hasan Haider said: “We are happy to announce our third edition of IIFP in Delhi. We are extremely happy to announce that Shyam …
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December 1, 2016