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Kolkata, April 7 (SocialNews.XYZ) Actors and technicians in the Bengali film and television industry on Tuesday began an indefinite strike to protest the death of actor Rahul Arunoday Banerjee, who died during a shoot at Odisha's Talsari beach recently. The forum is pressing for improved safety measures on sets. Film studio Bharat Lakshmi Studio on Prince Anwar Shah Road in south Kolkata wore a deserted look on Tuesday morning, with shooting floors locked and no technical activity underway. The ...Read More >
Kolkata, April 5 (SocialNews.XYZ) Artists and technicians in Bengali film and television industry have decided to stop shooting of all serials and films for an indefinite period from April 7, protesting the death of actor Rahul Arunoday Banerjee and demanding security for the actors. This was announced after a meeting of the West Bengal Artist's Forum at Technicians Studio on Sunday. The actors in Tollywood film industry took to the streets on Saturday afternoon, to condemn the tragic death of ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], March 30 (ANI): Actor Sayani Gupta has stepped into production with the launch of her banner Sayani Gupta Movies (SGM), with her directorial debut short film 'Aasmani' as its first project. After over a decade of working across films and streaming platforms, Sayani said the move towards production stems from her desire to be more deeply involved in storytelling. "It has been a long dream. I've been wanting tell a certain kind of stories and the idea is to be able ...Read More >
KOLKATA: Following his demise on location for his latest project, 'Bhole Baba Paar Karega', Rahul Arunoday Banerjee left behind a legacy that is both diverse and deeply rooted in the soil of Bengal. While veterans like Soumitra Chatterjee had compared his instinctive acting to that of the legendary Kali Banerjee, his peers remember him as an underrated actor par excellence whose acting journey began at the age of three with his father's theatre troupe, Bijoygarh Atmaprakash. The stage-bred disci ...Read More >
Mumbai, Dec 17 (PTI) Neeraj Ghaywan's much acclaimed "Homebound" is among the 15 films shortlisted in the best international feature category at the Oscars, moving a step close to the final five nominations and maybe a win. The movie, inspired by a true story that became the basis of a news article during the pandemic, has been creating a global buzz since its debut in the Un Certain Regard category at the Cannes Film Festival this May. Hollywood legend Martin Scorsese is a fan and has come on ...Read More >
Hyderabad: Filmmaker Neeraj Ghaywan's directorial Homebound has made it to the Oscars 2026 shortlist. India's official entry to the Oscars 2026 has advanced to the next round of voting in the International Feature Film category for the upcoming edition of the esteemed award gala. Films from 86 countries were originally eligible for the category this year. Starring Ishaan Khatter, Vishal Jethwa, and Janhvi Kapoor in the lead, Homebound is now among a select group of 15 international films that a ...Read More >
Mumbai, 17 (PTI) Neeraj Ghaywan's "Homebound", the much-acclaimed drama about two rural friends and their aspirations, has been shortedlisted in the best international feature category at the Oscars alongside 14 other films. Producer Karan Johar said he was over the moon with the journey that "Homebound", which first premiered in the Un Certain Regard category at Cannes in May, has had. "Homebound" will vie for an Oscar nomination alongside Argentina's "Belén", Brazil's "The Secret Agent", Fren ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], December 17 (ANI): Filmmaker Karan Johar is "over the moon" following his production - 'Homebound' inching a step closer to the revered Academy Award. After the film was shortlisted and advanced to the next round of voting in the International Feature Film category for the upcoming 98th Academy Awards, Karan Johar took to his social media handle and penned a heartfelt note. "I am not sure I can articulate how proud, elated and over the moon I am with the journey o ...Read More >
Amaravati: Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister and Jana Sena leader Pawan Kalyan extended heartfelt congratulations to film icon Kamal Haasan following his invitation to join the prestigious Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS) -- the organization responsible for presenting the Oscars. In a post on X (formerly Twitter), Pawan Kalyan called Kamal Haasan's recognition a moment of "immense pride to Indian film industry". He praised Haasan as a "phenomenal actor" with cinematic bril ...Read More >
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], June 28 (ANI): Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin has extended heartfelt congratulations to legendary actor Kamal Haasan on his invitation to join the esteemed Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS) as an Oscar voting member. MK Stalin took to social media to express his joy and admiration for Haasan, writing, "My heartfelt congratulations to my dear friend and artist, Mr. @ikamalhaasan, who has received an invitation to join the committee for the Osc ...Read More >
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], June 28 : Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin has extended heartfelt congratulations to legendary actor Kamal Haasan on his invitation to join the esteemed Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS) as an Oscar voting member. MK Stalin took to social media to express his joy and admiration for Haasan, writing, "My heartfelt congratulations to my dear friend and artist, Mr. @ikamalhaasan, who has received an invitation to join the committee for the Oscar Aw ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], June 27 (ANI): Actor Rashmika Mandanna announced her new project titled 'Mysaa' on Friday. The 'Chhaava' actor surprised her fans with her fierce avatar after she released the first look poster of her character in the film. In a post on her Instagram handle, Rashmika shared the first look poster of 'Mysaa' while announcing her new project. It is directed by Rawindra Pulle and is produced by Ajay and Anil Sayyapureddy. Also Read | 'If You Are watching This, I Am Dead': 30-Yea ...Read More >
Chennai, June 27: The prestigious Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, which presents the Oscar Awards each year, has now extended an invitation to one of Indian cinema's iconic stars Kamal Haasan to join it. The Academy has extended invitations to 534 artists and executives who have distinguished themselves by their contributions to motion pictures to join it this year and Kamal Haasan is one among them. Academy CEO Bill Kramer and Academy President Janet Yang said,"We are thrilled to ...Read More >
Hyderabad: Kamal Haasan has added yet another feather to his already illustrious cap. The screen icon known for redefining Indian cinema with pathbreaking performances is now officially a member of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. Haasan becomes only the second Indian actor ever to receive an invitation from the Academy. The first? Tamil star Suriya, who was inducted in 2022. But Haasan isn't the only Indian in the Academy's Class of 2025. This year, the Academy has inducted 53 ...Read More >
Mumbai, June 27 (SocialNews.XYZ) Bollywood actor Ayushmann Khurrana joins names such as Kamal Haasan, Ariana Grande, and Jeremy Strong at the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences this year. Ayushmann along with names such as Kamal Haasan Naomi Ackie, Gillian Anderson, Branford Marsalis, Conan O'Brien, Jimmy Kimmel, Stephen Graham, Jodie Comer and Jason Momoa are among 534 individuals who were invited to join the Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences on June 26. "We are thrilled to i ...Read More >
Chennai, June 27 (SocialNews.XYZ) The prestigious Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, which presents the Oscar Awards each year, has now extended an invitation to one of Indian cinema's iconic stars Kamal Haasan to join it. The Academy has extended invitations to 534 artists and executives who have distinguished themselves by their contributions to motion pictures to join it this year and Kamal Haasan is one among them. Academy CEO Bill Kramer and Academy President Janet Yang said,"We ...Read More >
Oscars 2025: Academy invites 534 new members, including Ariana Grande, Ayushmann Khurrana, Conan O'Brien and more. The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (the body behind the Oscars) has invited 534 new individuals to become members. It's the biggest batch since 2020, covering a wide range, actors, comedians, cinematographers, directors, musicians, and more. Alongside Hollywood names such as Sebastian Stan, Mikey Madison, and Ariana Grande, this year's list also includes major Indian t ...Read More >
Tristan Fewings/Getty Images for The Red Sea International Film Festival In the depths of Covid, Aamir Khan tried walking away from it all. Acting, filmmaking; the business that made him a household name to millions in India and beyond. No more. The Bollywood megastar, one of India's highest paid actors, was locked down in 2020 and feeling introspective. "I'd spent all my adult life in this magical world of cinema. And I was so lost in stories and characters and that whole journey that I reali ...Read More >
Mumbai: The producers of "Laapataa Ladies," Aamir Khan Productions, Jio Studios, and Kindling Productions, have expressed their reactions following the film's exit from the Oscars 2025 race. As India's official entry in the Best Foreign Feature Film category, Laapataa Ladies held high hopes but unfortunately did not make it to the top 15 shortlist. While the producers admitted to being disappointed by the outcome, they remain proud of the film's journey and the recognition it garnered along the ...Read More >
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