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Indian movies 'Paka', 'Dug Dug' to debut at Toronto International Film Fest

Debutante filmmaker Nithin Lukose's feature film "Paka" and Ritwik Pareek's "Dug Dug" are the 2 Indian films to have been selected for the 2021 Toronto International Film Festival.

Indian movies 'Paka', 'Dug Dug' to debut at Toronto International Film Fest
Updated On : 28 Jul 2021 | 9:24 PM IST

National Award-winning actor Surekha Sikri dies at 75 due to cardiac arrest

Veteran actor Surekha Sikri died on Friday morning at the age of 75 following a cardiac arrest, her agent said

National Award-winning actor Surekha Sikri dies at 75 due to cardiac arrest
Updated On : 16 Jul 2021 | 9:58 AM IST

Odia to Malayalam: Name a major Indian language and there's an OTT for it

As the market for watching drama and series online booms, all of India's diversity is getting play with more than 60 OTTs jostling for space

Odia to Malayalam: Name a major Indian language and there's an OTT for it
Updated On : 10 Jul 2021 | 6:10 AM IST

Dilip Kumar: The sole supernova in Galaxy Bollywood

Yusuf Khan from Peshawar, aka Dilip Kumar, was completely believable in a wide range of roles in a span of 12 years at the height of his career covering 62 films in nearly 50 years

Dilip Kumar: The sole supernova in Galaxy Bollywood
Updated On : 08 Jul 2021 | 9:35 PM IST

Remembering Dilip Kumar, the legendary actor, who has bowed out at 98

Dilip Kumar was Indian cinema's first and most influential Khan - an extraordinary force that inspired generations of actors

Remembering Dilip Kumar, the legendary actor, who has bowed out at 98
Updated On : 07 Jul 2021 | 10:15 PM IST

Legendary actor Dilip Kumar laid to rest with full state honours

This marks the end of an illustrious career as one of Indian cinema's most loved icons.

Legendary actor Dilip Kumar laid to rest with full state honours
Updated On : 07 Jul 2021 | 5:46 PM IST

Dilip Kumar: Bollywood's tragedy king who evolved a new method of acting

Dilip Kumar, who passed away on Wednesday in Mumbai at the age of 98, was always the benchmark. He had a direct impact on many actors who worked in his time, from the forties to the nineties.

Dilip Kumar: Bollywood's tragedy king who evolved a new method of acting
Updated On : 07 Jul 2021 | 9:26 AM IST

'Tragedy King' Dilip Kumar leaves behind a legacy to cherish forever

Bollywood's tragedy king Dilip Kumar breathed his last on Wednesday at Mumbai's PD Hinduja Hospital. The 98-year-old actor passed away due to various age-related ailments.

'Tragedy King' Dilip Kumar leaves behind a legacy to cherish forever
Updated On : 07 Jul 2021 | 9:19 AM IST

Dilip Kumar's passing away a loss to our cultural world, says PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday condoled the demise of legendary actor Dilip Kumar, saying he will be remembered as a cinematic legend and his passing away is a loss to our cultural world

Dilip Kumar's passing away a loss to our cultural world, says PM Modi
Updated On : 07 Jul 2021 | 9:12 AM IST

Legendary actor Dilip Kumar passes away at 98 after prolonged illness

The Hindi cinema veteran was admitted to the Hinduja Hospital in June following episodes of breathlessness

Legendary actor Dilip Kumar passes away at 98 after prolonged illness
Updated On : 07 Jul 2021 | 8:20 AM IST

'Superman', 'Lethal Weapon' director Richard Donner dies at age of 91

Veteran filmmaker Richard Donner, known for directing blockbuster and classic films such as "Superman", "The Goonies" and "Lethal Weapon" franchise, has died. He was 91.

'Superman', 'Lethal Weapon' director Richard Donner dies at age of 91
Updated On : 06 Jul 2021 | 11:24 AM IST

Parliamentary Standing Committee on IT to review functioning of CBFC

Parliamentary Standing Committee on IT to review the functioning of Central Board of Film Certification on Tuesday, in context of Draft Cinematograph (Amendment) Bill 2021

Parliamentary Standing Committee on IT to review functioning of CBFC
Updated On : 06 Jul 2021 | 8:55 AM IST

Dilip Kumar's health is stable, still in ICU, says wife Saira Banu

Veteran actor Dilip Kumar, who has been admitted to the intensive care unit (ICU) of Mumbai's Hinduja Hospital, is stable, his wife Saira Banu said on Saturday.

Dilip Kumar's health is stable, still in ICU, says wife Saira Banu
Updated On : 03 Jul 2021 | 2:15 PM IST

Aamir Khan, Kiran Rao announce divorce, to co-parent their son Azad

Bollywood actor Aamir Khan and producer Kiran Rao announced their separation on Saturday. The couple, who has been married for 15 years, share a son Azad Rao Khan together

Aamir Khan, Kiran Rao announce divorce, to co-parent their son Azad
Updated On : 03 Jul 2021 | 12:46 PM IST

New OTT audience tracking tools take centre stage in video streaming space

With billions of dollars spent every year on original programming--and movies now being launched via OTTs with theatres remaining shut--the need for audience measurement is stronger than ever

New OTT audience tracking tools take centre stage in video streaming space
Updated On : 25 Jun 2021 | 9:50 PM IST

Here is a look at how court conservatorships like Britney Spears' work

Britney Spears told a judge at a dramatic hearing Wednesday she wants an end to the conservatorship that has controlled her life and money for 13 years

Here is a look at how court conservatorships like Britney Spears' work
Updated On : 25 Jun 2021 | 7:54 AM IST

Britney Spears asks judge to free her from court conservatorship

Britney Spears asked a judge to end court conservatorship that has controlled her life and money since 2008

Britney Spears asks judge to free her from court conservatorship
Updated On : 24 Jun 2021 | 6:55 AM IST

Steven Spielberg's production unit, Netflix ink blockbuster deal

Famed director, once seen as a critic of streaming service, signs multi-year deal to provide films for the platform

Steven Spielberg's production unit, Netflix ink blockbuster deal
Updated On : 23 Jun 2021 | 1:52 AM IST

Spielberg to make movies for Netflix, as firm looks for quality content

Streaming service signs deal with legendary filmmaker's company to produce multiple films a year.

Spielberg to make movies for Netflix, as firm looks for quality content
Updated On : 22 Jun 2021 | 11:00 AM IST

Your Netflix habit has a carbon footprint, but the show can go on

Industry-backed study shows one environment impact of streaming is smaller than some estimates in the past.

Your Netflix habit has a carbon footprint, but the show can go on
Updated On : 11 Jun 2021 | 8:26 AM IST