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New JK Film Policy offers youth chance to work in film industry
ANI |
UPDATED ON JUN 20, 2021 09:41 AM IST
While promoting the scenic beauty of the union territory (UT), the policy envisages providing a platform for the local talent to prove themselves on the national level.
Seema Khan on nepotism debate: We have actors in Bollywood, who hailed from big film families but haven’t made it, including my own husband
Hindustan Times | By Rishabh Suri, New Delhi
UPDATED ON JAN 05, 2021 04:24 PM IST
Fashion designer Seema Khan feels that when her son wants to enter films like his dad Sohail Khan, “talent has to speak”, nepotism doesn’t mean you are going to “make it”.
Arjun Rampal on entering his 20th year in Bollywood: I will write my autobiography soon, there’s so much I have experienced
Hindustan Times | By Rishabh Suri, New Delhi
UPDATED ON JAN 02, 2021 02:43 PM IST
Actor Arjun Rampal, who is in his 20th year in Bollywood, says he has ‘experienced a lot’, and gone through a lot of highs and lows.
Pankaj Tripathi on Kaagaz: ‘No one would have thought that a plain-looking guy like me could be lead actor of any film’
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | By Soumya Srivastava
UPDATED ON DEC 26, 2020 07:09 AM IST
Actor Pankaj Tripathi, who arrived in Mumbai in 2004 to pursue his passion as an actor, says he would never have expected back then to be a lead actor in any film. He will soon be seen as the lead in Kaagaz.
Kangana Ranaut slams those criticising her bikini pic: ‘You call yourself a bhakt? Don’t pretend to be authority on religion’
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | By HT Entertainment Desk
UPDATED ON DEC 24, 2020 01:10 PM IST
Kangana Ranaut has slammed those sharing hateful comments on her latest post. She had posted a picture of herself, wearing a bikini on the beaches of Mexico.
OTT effect: Onscreen space warming up to cool stand-up comic portrayals
Hindustan Times | By Naina Arora, New Delhi
PUBLISHED ON DEC 17, 2020 01:10 PM IST
Saw actors Saqib Saleem, Shweta Basu Prasad, Maanvi Gagroo, and Swara Bhaskar portray stand-up comics onscreen? Looks like this trend is here to stay.
I don’t think nepotism has survived: Subhash Ghai
HT Mumbai | By Nishad Neelambaran
UPDATED ON DEC 08, 2020 04:18 PM IST
The veteran filmmaker believes that merit is the only way forward in the industry; adds that censor board should not curb the freedom or an artiste
Sukhwinder Singh: There is not so much drugs in the film industry as it is being claimed to be
Hindustan Times | By Rishabh Suri, New Delhi
UPDATED ON DEC 08, 2020 12:45 PM IST
Singer Sukhwinder Singh says things around Bollywood has become very negative and adds that in the industry five percent people might be bad but sadly because of them the entire industry is being misunderstood.
Dia Mirza: The way I look has been a disadvantage for me in my acting profession many a time
Hindustan Times | By Juhi Chakraborty
UPDATED ON DEC 06, 2020 04:06 PM IST
Actor-producer-activist Dia Mirza says she believes that any stereotype and pre conceived notions are not good.
HT Brunch Cover Story: Million-Dollar style
Hindustan Times | By Sonal Kalra
UPDATED ON DEC 06, 2020 08:01 AM IST
The inspiring story of fashion designer Manish Malhotra, 54, who completes 30 years in the business this year
Never had a moment when I said, now what shall I do: Sai Paranjpye
By Navneet Vyasan
UPDATED ON DEC 05, 2020 07:38 PM IST
The legendary director and screenwriter remains an enigma among filmmakers and theatre practitioners. In A Patchwork Quilt, her memoir, she deciphers her eventful life bit by bit
Madhurima Tuli on controversies around Bollywood: People are just trying to make a fuss about it
Hindustan Times | By Juhi Chakraborty
UPDATED ON DEC 05, 2020 12:21 PM IST
Actor Madhurima Tuli says Since the film industry is related to media, a lot so it is out there in front of everyone and that is why it gets talked about.
Vivek Oberoi: I think of myself as a guy who does not do stereotypical stuff
Hindustan Times | By Juhi Chakraborty
UPDATED ON DEC 05, 2020 12:13 PM IST
Actor-producer Vivek Oberoi says he has never shied away from taking risks in his career.
Paresh Rawal: OTTs should not get so much that they can arm twist us later
Hindustan Times | By Juhi Chakraborty
UPDATED ON DEC 05, 2020 11:57 AM IST
Further lauding cinemas, actor Paresh Rawal says that we have survived because of theatres, the big screen and that they should not be discarded and marginalized.
Diljit Dosanjh vs Kangana Ranaut: Is vitriolic exchange between celebs leading to never before seen social media toxicity?
Hindustan Times | By Rishabh Suri, New Delhi
UPDATED ON DEC 04, 2020 06:30 PM IST
The war of words between actors Diljit Dosanjh and Kangana Ranaut continue— did it take social media toxicity to another level, also considering they are both influencers as well? We talk to some prominent members of the film industry to understand their take on this.
‘Not easy to shift Film City from Mumbai’: Sanjay Raut on Yogi Adityanath’s visit
Mumbai | By Press Trust of India | Posted by Arpan Rai
UPDATED ON DEC 02, 2020 01:16 PM IST
Raut was talking to reporters amid Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath’s ongoing two-day visit to Mumbai where he is meeting film personalities and industrialists.
Aditya Roy Kapur: I don’t take all the criticism in, for me ignorance is bliss
Hindustan Times | By Juhi Chakraborty
UPDATED ON NOV 26, 2020 09:37 PM IST
Enjoying the success of his latest film, Ludo, which released digitally, actor Aditya Roy Kapur “it has been a good year” for him despite the negativity around the film industry and the ongoing pandemic.
Rajkummar Rao on resuming work on his next amid pandemic: It is important, we have to start making films
Hindustan Times | By Rishabh Suri, New Delhi
UPDATED ON NOV 26, 2020 01:04 PM IST
Actor Rajkummar Rao, who is shooting for his next with Kriti Sanon in Chandigarh, says it was Akshay Kumar who paved the way for the industry to resume working after the Covid-19 pandemic lockdown.
Kashmera Shah on criticism of Bollywood: Those who are complaining have their own agenda
Hindustan Times | By Juhi Chakraborty
UPDATED ON NOV 26, 2020 01:00 PM IST
Sharing her thoughts about the criticism that the Hindi film industry received recently, actor-director Kashmera Shah says she can never think badly about it as she was an outsider and was still accepted very well here.
Vikrant Massey: My profession does not dictate my personality or social media posts
Hindustan Times | By Juhi Chakraborty
UPDATED ON NOV 24, 2020 01:52 PM IST
Actor Vikrant Massey says everything is ‘temporary’ here in the film industry, and hence, he doesn’t take his position for granted in any way.
Single screens in small towns play pirated version of Akshay Kumar-starrer Laxmii: Is pirarcy the need of the hour for them?
Hindustan Times | By Juhi Chakraborty
UPDATED ON NOV 22, 2020 02:16 PM IST
Exhibitors in small towns are resorting to piracy in order to survive tough times.
Zaira Wasim requests fans to remove her pictures from fanpages: ‘I am trying to start a new chapter in my life’
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | By HT Entertainment Desk
UPDATED ON NOV 23, 2020 01:21 PM IST
Zaira Wasim has now requested her fanpages to remove her pictures. The actor said that while it will be ‘impossible’ to remove them entirely from the internet, she can make the request to her fans.
Angad Bedi: The audience feels hurt but I am sure our industry will won their vote of confidence
Hindustan Times | By Juhi Chakraborty
UPDATED ON NOV 21, 2020 02:24 PM IST
Actor Angad Bedi believes that just like all the hard times that the film industry has gone through, this too shall pass.
Tusshar Kapoor on Bollywood’s negative image: The industry has crossed many mountains, isse bhi zyaada dekha hai
By Rishabh Suri, New Delhi
UPDATED ON NOV 21, 2020 01:18 PM IST
Actor Tusshar Kapoor says the current vilification of the film industry is something that “too shall pass”.
Manoj Bajpayee: I am not dying to go there and start from scratch, just because it’s Hollywood
Hindustan Times | By Rishabh Suri, New Delhi
UPDATED ON NOV 17, 2020 06:02 PM IST
Actor Manoj Bajpayee says he is happy with the offers and respect he is getting in the Indian film industry.
The coronavirus scare: Ayushmann’s staying away from family, for family!
HT Mumbai | By Prashant Singh
UPDATED ON NOV 02, 2020 03:03 PM IST
Despite shooting in his home-town, Chandigarh, actor Ayushmann Khurrana is not staying at his family abode, and instead, has checked himself into a hotel, due to the Covid-19 threat
Vivek Oberoi: I don’t identify with nepotism, I’m not somebody who benefited from my dad
Hindustan Times | By Juhi Chakraborty
UPDATED ON NOV 02, 2020 01:12 PM IST
Actor Vivek Oberoi says even though he had a famous father, Suresh Oberoi, he chose to carve his own path in the film industry.
We should promote Indian cities: Filmmaker Kunal Kohli
Hindustan Times, Delhi | By Sanchita Kalra
PUBLISHED ON OCT 23, 2020 01:14 PM IST
“We have everything in our country. It just needs to be explored and packaged correctly. A lot of tourism is packaging dependent and a film’s shoot definitely promotes tourism,” says Kohli
Moushumi Chatterjee: I might die tomorrow but no point in dying with fear every day
Hindustan Times | By Shreya Mukherjee, New Delhi
UPDATED ON OCT 19, 2020 03:58 PM IST
Actor Moushumi Chatterjee says she doesn’t want to limit herself to the role of a mother or mother-in-law and can portray stronger parts of a single woman and a negative character as well.
Sobhita Dhulipala: All difficulties lead us to some learning, so what’s the point in crying?
Hindustan Times | By Juhi Chakraborty
UPDATED ON OCT 17, 2020 01:46 PM IST
While the reputation of the film industry has taken quite a beating in the last few month, and it has been called out for being not so friendly to outsiders, actor Sobhita Dhulipala says everyone has had their own journey, and their opinions are based on just that.