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Dinyar Contractor, veteran actor and theatre legend, passes away

Dinyar Contractor (79), the veteran actor and theatre legend, has passed away in Mumbai, Maharashtra on June 5, 2019. He was best known for his comic roles in...

June 5, 2019

Sheela chosen for 2019 J C Daniel Award

Sheela, the veteran Malayalam actress-director, has been chosen for the prestigious J C Daniel Award for her contributions to the film world. She is only the second woman...

June 5, 2019

Ruma Guha Thakurta, veteran Bengali actress & singer, passes away

Ruma Guha Thakurta (84), the veteran Bengali actress & singer, has passed away in Kolkata, West Bengal. She was best known for her roles in Satyajit Ray-directed films...

June 3, 2019

Pankaj Kapur writes novel “Dopehri”

Veteran actor Pankaj Kapur will soon release his debut novel ‘Dopehri’, based on a play of the same name which he wrote and directed several years ago. “Dopehri”...

May 10, 2019

Master Hirannaiah, noted Kannada theatre personality, passes away

Master Hirannaiah (85), the noted Kannada theatre personality, passed away in Bengaluru, Karnataka on May 2, 2019. He was well known for his caustic barbs on the political...

May 4, 2019

Vikas Khanna named as brand ambassador of Indo-American Arts Council (IAAC)

Michelin-star chef and filmmaker Vikas Khanna has been named as brand ambassador of Indo-American Arts Council (IAAC) at the Consulate General of India in New York City. The...

April 25, 2019

BHayanakam wins best cinematography at 2019 Beijing International Film Festival

Malayalam film Bhayanakam (Fear) directed by Jayaraj has won the best cinematography award at the 2019 Beijing International Film Festival (BIFF). The cinematography was done by Nikihil S...

April 22, 2019

Amar Paul, legendary Bengali folk singer, passes away

Amar Paul (97), the legendary Bengali folk singer, has passed away in Kolkata on April 20, 2019. Born on May 19, 1922, at Brahmanbaria in undivided Bengal in...

April 22, 2019

M S Dhoni appointed as brand ambassador of bus ticketing platform ‘redBus’

Cricket icon Mahendra Singh Dhoni has been appointed brand ambassador of bus ticketing platform ‘redBus’. Dhoni will appear in a hockey player avatar in his first cameo for...

April 20, 2019

Supreme Court imposes a fine of Rs 20 lakh on WB government for banning satirical film Bhobishyoter Bhoot

On April 11, the Supreme Court (SC) imposed a fine of Rs 20 lakh on the West Bengal government for imposing a ‘virtual’ ban on the public screening...

April 11, 2019

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