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Mangaluru: The Mangaluru Chapter of the Indian National Trust for Art and Cultural Heritage (INTACH), in association with Art Kanara Trust, will commemorate screen legend Guru Dutt on the occasion of his birth centenary with a panel discussion titled "Guru Dutt -Remembering the Man and His Persona, Movies and Messages" on Wednesday, July 9, 2025, at 5:00 PM at the Kodialguthu Centre for Art and Culture, Ballalbagh, Mangaluru. All movie lovers are welcome to attend and be part of this meaningful tribute to a cinematic legend. The panel will feature noted writer and activist K. Phaniraj; Karnataka Chalanachitra Academy member Ivan D'Silva and writer and former Times of India associate editor Jayanth Kodkani. Subhas Chandra Basu, Convener of INTACH Mangaluru Chapter will introduce and moderate the discussion. Guru Dutt, born on July 9, 1925 as Vasanth Kumar Shivashankar Padukone, is widely regarded as one of Indian cinema's most visionary filmmakers. Known for classics such as Pyaasa, Kaagaz Ke Phool, and Sahib Bibi Aur Ghulam, his deeply poetic and socially reflective films continue to influence generations. Guru Dutt hailed from a Chitrapur Saraswat Konkani family with roots in Panambur, near Mangaluru, making his centenary a moment of special significance to the coastal Karnataka region.
Mumbai, July 9 (SocialNews.XYZ) One of the greatest filmmakers and actors in Indian cinema, Guru Dutt's 100 years will be celebrated at the Indian Film Festival of Melbourne 2025 with special tribute screenings of his 1957 movie "Pyaasa" and "Kaagaz Ke Phool", which was released in 1959. "Pyaasa" stars Guru Dutt, Mala Sinha, Waheeda Rehman, Rehman, and Johnny Walker. The drama film, which was directed by Guru Dutt, was set in Calcutta and told the story of Vijay, a disillusioned Urdu poet whose works are underestimated by publishers and criticized for focusing on social issues rather than rom ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], July 9 (ANI): Marking centenary celebrations of legendary filmmaker Guru Dutt, a special retrospective of his iconic films will be held across India in August. On Wednesday, Ultra Media and Entertainment announced that Guru Dutt's classics, including 'Pyaasa', 'Chaudhvin Ka Chand', 'Mr. & Mrs. 55', and 'Baaz', which have been restored in 4K, will be re-run in theatres from August 8 to August 10. The restoration of Pyaasa and his other films has been undertaken by NFDC-NFAI. Sushilkumar Agrawal, MD & CEO, Ultra Media and Entertainment Pvt Ltd, who holds the righ ...Read More >
Mumbai, Jul 7 (PTI) Guru Dutt's legacy is not of awards but of silence, the kind that lingers on after the screen fades to black, says Mahesh Bhatt about the legendary filmmaker who "let beauty crumble into truth". Dutt, regarded as amongst the greatest filmmakers of Indian cinema with films such as "Pyaasa", "Kaagaz Ke Phool" and "Sahib Bibi Aur Ghulam", would have been 100 on July 9. He was found dead, possibly from a cocktail of sleeping pills and alcohol, in 1964 when he was just 39. "He took the aching mess of human life, and turned it into poetry that could pierce even silence. Those o ...Read More >
Mumbai, Jul 7 (PTI) They have grown up on stories of their grandfather, the fabled Guru Dutt, carry his name with pride and say the best tribute to him would be to work on films that connect with people. Karuna and Gouri, daughters of Guru Dutt's son Arun, are both in the film industry and have worked with several filmmakers as assistant directors. As grandchildren of the legendary Guru Dutt and Geeta Dutt, one an actor-filmmaker and the other a singer, the sisters say they don't introduce themselves when they start a project. "... We're not like, 'Oh, you know who I am'... in the end they'r ...Read More >
Goa [India], November 7 (ANI): Superstar Rajinikanth will be felicitated at the closing ceremony of the 56th International Film Festival of India (IFFI) in Goa for completing 50 years in the film industry. The festival, scheduled to take place from November 20 to 28, will feature over 240 films from 81 countries. This year's IFFI will feature 13 world premieres, four international premieres, and 46 Asian premieres. Organisers said they received a record 2,314 film submissions from 127 countries. Information and Broadcasting Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said IFFI 2025 would continue to promote ...Read More >
New Delhi | The Indian Film Festival of Melbourne (IFFM) will pay tribute to legendary filmmaker Guru Dutt as part of its 2025 edition, marking the birth centenary of the iconic filmmaker. The festival will host special screenings of two of his most celebrated films -- "Pyaasa" (1957) and "Kaagaz Ke Phool" (1959), the organisers said in a statement. Known for his poetic storytelling and profound cinematic vision, Guru Dutt remains one of the most revered names in Hindi cinema. "With this homage, IFFM aims to celebrate not just the man, but the legacy of a true auteur who gave Indian cinema ...Read More >
Mumbai, Jul 9 (PTI) As part of the centenary celebrations of legendary filmmaker Guru Dutt, a special retrospective of his iconic films will be held across the country from August 8 to 10, Ultra Media and Entertainment has announced. The retrospective will feature restored versions of some of Dutt's most celebrated films, including "Pyaasa", "Aar Paar", "Chaudhvin Ka Chand", "Mr. & Mrs. 55" and "Baaz". The restoration of Pyaasa and other titles has been undertaken by the National Film Development Corporation (NFDC) and the National Film Archive of India (NFAI), under the central government's ...Read More >
Mumbai, Jul 9 (PTI) Guru Dutt was famous for his quicksilver temper on the movie sets but he was equally good at winning over people, says Devi Dutt while remembering his elder brother on the filmmaker's 100th birth anniversary. Devi Dutt witnessed every shade of his brother's temperament -- the man who gifted Indian cinema timeless classics like "Pyaasa", "Kaagaz Ke Phool", and "Sahib Bibi Aur Ghulam". "He was lovely. He would get angry a lot. He would speak his heart out, but within some time, he would make the other person feel as if nothing had gone wrong. He would win over a person's he ...Read More >
New Delhi, Jul 9 (PTI) Bungalow No 48 in Pali Hills was a dream for many but not for its owner, filmmaker Guru Dutt. For his wife, singer Geeta Dutt, it was a haunted space, for him, never the sanctuary he longed for. In time, he had it demolished - that too on his birthday. The heartbreaking story of the palatial house that never became a home for the celebrity couple has been vividly captured in two books, Bimal Mitra's "Bichhde Sabhi Baari Baari" and Yasser Usman's "Guru Dutt: An Unfinished Story". Purchased for Rs 1 lakh - and razed in 1963, the year before Guru Dutt was found dead after ...Read More >
Rajinikanth will be honoured at the 56th International Film Festival of India (IFFI) 2025 in Goa, celebrating his 50-year film career. The festival, running from November 20-28, will showcase over 240 films from 81 countries, feature masterclasses by top filmmakers, and pay tribute to legendary cinema icons. The 56th International Film Festival of India (IFFI) is all set to return with a star-studded event in Goa. The event will kick off on November 20 and will continue till November 28, 2025. ...Read More >
New Delhi, Jul 9 (PTI) From love ballads, peppy numbers to deeply philosophical tracks, Guru Dutt was not just known for his mastery in storytelling but also for the way he visualised songs in his movies. On his 100th birth anniversary, here's a look at 10 evergreen tracks from his films: "Jaane Woh Kaise Log The": The song from "Pyaasa" (1957) is considered one of the most iconic Guru Dutt songs. Rendered by Hemant Kumar, the song has a hauntingly beautiful tune set by SD Burman to Sahir Ludhianvi's lyrics. Guru Dutt longs for lost love and betrayal in this song. "Yeh Duniya Agar Mil Bhi Ja ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], July 9 (ANI): Marking centenary celebrations of legendary filmmaker Guru Dutt, a special retrospective of his iconic films will be held across India in August. On Wednesday, Ultra Media and Entertainment announced that Guru Dutt classics, including Pyaasa, Chaudhvin Ka Chand, Mr. & Mrs. 55, and Baaz, which have been restored in 4K, will be re-run in theatres from August 8 to August 10. The restoration of Pyaasa and his other films has been undertaken by NFDC-NFAI. Sushilkumar Agrawal, MD & CEO, Ultra Media and Entertainment Pvt Ltd, who holds the rights to thes ...Read More >
Guru Dutt was a man of many parts -- a consummate actor, a perceptive writer, a trailblazing director and an accomplished producer. A significant element of his oeuvre, worth a deep dive on his birth centenary this July 9, is his flair for conceiving and conjuring up musical set-pieces that haven't just stood the test of time but become touchstones for visualising a film song for generations of filmmakers. Take the most popular composition in Dutt's romantic noir, 'Jaal' (1952). It comes as a do ...Read More >
Kolkata: Guru Dutt was not born in Kolkata but the city had lived in him since he shifted here and grew up as a Bhowanipore resident. Fluent in Bengali and an avid reader of Bengali literature, Dutt married iconic Bengali singer, Geeta Ghosh Roy Chowdhuri, and filmed at least two of his cult movies in Kolkata. To commemorate his centenary, film enthusiasts from across India will gather for a day-long event at the Kolkata Centre for Creativity on Friday. Richa Agarwal, chairperson of the centre, d ...Read More >
The Maddock Horror-Comedy Universe is gearing up for a Thamma-Kedaar event, and joining it would be none other than your very own Stree aka Shraddha Kapoor. This time, you have the chance to attend the event with her. Confused? Let us explain how. On September 26 at 4 p.m., the Bandra (Fort) Amphitheatre will host a grand event by Maddock Films, where Shraddha Kapoor will take the stage alongside Dinesh Vijan to reveal something BIG connected to their upcoming release, Thama. The tickets for the ...Read More >
After the IFFI moment, actor-director Rishab Shetty speaks on the sanctity of the DaivaIn what can be seen as his first response to Ranveer Singh mim icking the Daiva at IFFI Goa, Kantara actor-director Rishab Shet ty addressed the issue while speaking at The Behindwoods Gold Medal ceremony in Chennai. Without naming Ranveer directly, Rishab reflected on the risks of reducing deeply rooted cultural and spiritual traditions to performative pop culture. Making a film like Kantara involves a certain ...Read More >
Goa [India], November 7 (ANI): Superstar Rajinikanth will be felicitated at the closing ceremony of the 56th International Film Festival of India (IFFI) in Goa for completing 50 years in the film industry. The festival, scheduled to take place from November 20 to 28, will feature over 240 films from 81 countries. Also Read | Katrina Kaif and Vicky Kaushal Welcome Baby Boy: Health Update of New Parents, and Their Newborn Baby Boy Revealed by Sources. This year's IFFI will feature 13 world premieres, four international premieres, and 46 Asian premieres. Organisers said they received a record ...Read More >
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an orange alert for heavy rainfall in various parts of Maharashtra, Karnataka and West Bengal. Cities like Bengaluru, Mumbai and Kolkata on Wednesday witnessed heavy rains, thunderstorms and gusty winds, according to a report by Mint. Bengaluru weather The current heavy spell of rain is expected to continue in Karnataka, with an orange alert issued for parts of south interior Karnataka, which includes Bengaluru, and coastal Karnataka till May 27, except for May 22, for which a yellow alert was issued, The Indian Express reported. Accordin ...Read More >
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Mumbai : Marking centenary celebrations of legendary filmmaker Guru Dutt, a special retrospective of his iconic films will be held across India in August. On Wednesday, Ultra Media and Entertainment announced that Guru Dutt's classics, including 'Pyaasa', 'Chaudhvin Ka Chand', 'Mr. & Mrs. 55', and 'Baaz', which have been restored in 4K, will be re-run in theatres from August 8 to August 10. The restoration of Pyaasa and his other films has been undertaken by NFDC-NFAI. Sushilkumar Agrawal, MD & CEO, Ultra Media and Entertainment Pvt Ltd, who holds the rights to these films, in a press note, ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], August 14 (ANI): The credit-to-deposit ratio in Indian banks has stayed below 80 per cent as credit offtake in the country continues to lag, according to a report by CareEdge Ratings. The report highlighted that while both credit offtake and deposit growth have increased sequentially, they remain significantly lower than the levels seen last year. Deposits continued to outpace credit offtake in the current fortnight, leading to a narrowing of the credit-deposit gap. It stated Credit to Deposit Ratio Remains Below 80 per cent as Credit Offtake Lags. The report data pointed ...Read More >
Chennai, August 1: Actor, music director and producer G V Prakash Kumar, who has won the National Award for Best Music Direction (Songs) for the Tamil, Telugu bilingual film Vaathi, has called the honour "a blessing for the second time". Taking to his X timeline soon after the 71st National Awards were announced, G V Prakash expressed his gratitude to the jury and the selection committee of the National Awards and the entire team of Vaathi. G V Prakash wrote, "A blessing for the second time. I'm truly overwhelmed and deeply grateful to receive the 71st National Film Award for Best Music Direc ...Read More >