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Pritish Nandy dies at 73; from journalism to filmmaking to literature, he wore many hats

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Published on Jan 08, 2025 11:15 PM IST

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When Aubrey gushed about Jeff Baena in last Instagram post before his death

Writer-director Jeff Baena was found dead at a Los Angeles residence on Friday. He reportedly died by suicide. He was 47.

Jeff had been dating Aubrey for three years before she starred in his 2014 directorial debut, the zombie comedy Life After Beth.

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Published on Jan 05, 2025 06:07 PM IST

ByHT Entertainment Desk | Edited by Sugandha Rawal

Ahead of Golden Globe Awards, Payal Kapadia scores another big win for her film

Payal Kapadia's All We Imagine As Light also won the Best Film Not in the English Language with 49 points.

Chhaya Kadam and Kani Kusruti in All We Imagine as Light.

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Updated on Jan 05, 2025 11:20 AM IST

ByAnanya Das

Jeff Baena's cause of death revealed by LA medical examiner's documents

Jeff Baena, husband of actor Aubrey Plaza, was found dead at a Los Angeles residence on Friday.

Jeff Baena died at the age of 47.(Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP)

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Updated on Jan 05, 2025 10:16 AM IST

ByHT Entertainment Desk

Who was Jeff Baena? Aubrey Plaza's husband found dead at LA home

Jeff Baena was born and raised in Miami. He later attended film school at New York University and moved to Los Angeles.

Jeff Baena is survived by Audrey Plaza, his parents, stepparents and stepsiblings.(Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP)

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Updated on Jan 05, 2025 08:50 AM IST

ByAnanya Das

When Aubrey Plaza described how it was isolating with Jeff Baena in pandemic

Jeff Baena, filmmaker and husband of actor Aubrey Plaza, was found dead Friday morning at a Los Angeles home. The circumstances of his death remain unclear.

Jeff Baena, husband of Aubrey Plaza, dies.

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Published on Jan 05, 2025 08:00 AM IST

ByHT Entertainment Desk | Edited by Devansh Sharma

DC boss James Gunn defends delay of The Batman 2 to 2027; says gaps are common

James Gunn defends The Batman Part II’s 2027 delay, citing script development, and highlights similar gaps in major sequels; Superman: Legacy set for 2025.

James Gunn has defending the delay of The Batman 2 to 2027.

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Published on Dec 29, 2024 12:13 PM IST

BySamarth Goyal

Shyam’s body of work is testament to a life well lived: Naseer

Shabana Azmi honored filmmaker Shyam Benegal at a tribute, recalling his mentorship and impact on her career, celebrating his legacy and thoughtfulness.

Mumbai, India – Dec 28, 2024: Memorial to celebrate the life of Shyam Benegal’ an event in remembrance to the legendary Artist was held at Y.B Chavan hall, Nira Benegal Wife of Shyam Benegal, Shabana Azmi, Javed Akhtar, Urmila Matondkar, Naseeruddin Shah, Divya Dutta and many other personalities was also present on the occasion, in Mumbai, India, on Saturday, Dec 28, 2024. (Photo by Bhushan Koyande/HT Photo)

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Updated on Dec 29, 2024 07:28 AM IST

ByYogesh Pawar, Mumbai

From Ankur to Zubeidaa: Remembering Shyam Benegal through his 10 iconic films

From Ankur to Zubeidaa, here's a look at Shyam Benegal’s iconic films that transformed Indian cinema with bold storytelling and socio-political depth

Shyam Benegal has made several iconic films including Manthan and Zubeidaa

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Updated on Dec 23, 2024 10:28 PM IST

BySamarth Goyal

When Shyam Benegal shared how farmers helped make Manthan a success

Manthan is considered one of the finest films of director Shyam Benegal. The film was screened at the Cannes Film Festival earlier this year.

Shyam Benegal's Manthan released in theatres in 1976.

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Updated on Dec 23, 2024 09:49 PM IST

ByHT Entertainment Desk

Vidhu Vinod Chopra says film producers buy tickets to their own films

Vidhu Vinod Chopra slammed false marketing and ticket-buying tactics in the industry and also revealed noone saw his recent film Zero Se Restart in the theatres

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Published on Dec 19, 2024 03:04 PM IST

BySamarth Goyal

Flip the switch: Five experts show you how to get more creative now

Inspiration strikes when it wants to. But creative people know how to ignite the first spark. A comedian, sculptor, novelist, musician and filmmaker show us how

Being creative is something you’re born with, but also something you can hone, say artists.

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Updated on Dec 06, 2024 04:17 PM IST

ByChristalle Fernandes

Director Ashwni Dhir's son dies in car accident, friend arrested: Report

Jalaj Dhir, who was 18 years old, went for a drive with three of his friends when the accident took place.

Ashwni Dhir's son Jalaj Dhir was 18 years old.

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Updated on Nov 27, 2024 12:02 PM IST

ByHT Entertainment Desk | Edited by Ananya Das

Vinta Nanda slams Imtiaz Ali for his comment on casting couch in Bollywood

Imtiaz Ali spoke about the issue of casting couch, stating how the idea that compromising in Bollywood can pave the path to success is a myth.

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Published on Nov 22, 2024 12:53 PM IST

BySantanu Das

Subhash Ghai was like a Dronacharya to me, learnt a lot from his films: Imtiaz Ali

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Updated on Nov 16, 2024 11:21 AM IST

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Anees Bazmee: Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3 bahut khoobsurat kahaani hai

Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3 stars Kartik Aaryan, Vidya Balan, Madhuri Dixit and Triptii Dimri in the lead role.

Anees Bazmee's directorial Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3 takes Rooh Baba's story forward.

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Published on Nov 07, 2024 11:26 AM IST

ByYashika Mathur

Karan Johar wants to get rid of ‘single status’ amid back-to-back Diwali parties

Karan Johar mused about loneliness and his single status in a new post as he shared pictures of his recent Diwali party look.

Karan Johar talked about feeling lonely while attending Diwali parties.

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Published on Oct 28, 2024 03:28 PM IST

ByHT Entertainment Desk | Edited by Santanu Das

Not interested in doing work on OTT, want to make theatrical movies: Dhulia

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Published on Oct 24, 2024 01:25 PM IST

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Aruna Vasudev (1936-2024): Remembering the maa of Asian cinema in India

Aruna Vasudev was an eminent Indian film scholar, critic, curator and painter from Delhi. She devoted her life to promoting Asian cinema in India and abroad.

Film and art critic, Aruna Vasudev passed away in Delhi at the age of 88.(Photo: Raajessh Kashyap/HT)

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Published on Sep 07, 2024 10:43 AM IST

ByHenna Rakheja

World Photography Day: Mobile filmmaking and its endless creative potential

As professional and amateur visual artists the world over celebrate World Photography Day today, here's taking a look at the visual medium's latest offspring

The mobile filmmaking revolution is here to stay(Photo: Sparks Film School - For representation purpose only)

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Published on Aug 19, 2024 06:24 PM IST

ByAalokitaa Basu

Rani, Karan say they're ‘thrilled’ ahead of Australian Parliament address

Rani Mukerji and Karan Johar will be the first celebrities from Indian cinema to speak at the Australian Parliament house.

Rani Mukerji and Karan Johar will address the Australian Parliament on August 13.

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Published on Aug 12, 2024 02:38 PM IST

ByYashika Mathur

Ahead of IFFM visit, Onir says ‘films like My Melbourne not valued in India’

Filmmaker Onir, whose film My Melbourne will premiere at IFFM on August 15, says film festivals abroad give more respect to the kind of movies he makes.

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Published on Aug 10, 2024 11:58 AM IST

ByRishabh Suri

Once upon a nation...: Foreign films set in India are finally getting it right

The cliches are exhausting, and they’re still everywhere. But there is hope. See how a rash of new movies are hitting the spot.

A still from Million Dollar Arm (2014), about the first two Indians to make it to a major baseball team.

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Updated on Aug 09, 2024 05:58 PM IST

ByNatasha Rego

I really do believe in the original movie: M Night Shyamalan on 'Trap'

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Updated on Jul 08, 2024 11:55 AM IST

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Karan Johar remembers 'most solid, selfless' father Yash Johar on 20th death anniversary

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Published on Jun 26, 2024 11:34 AM IST

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Movie Review: ‘Tuesday,’ with Julia Louis-Dreyfus, is strange, emotional and fiercely original

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Updated on Jun 14, 2024 02:37 AM IST

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Feel proud I was chairman when Payal Kapadia was studying at FTII: Gajendra Chauhan

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Published on May 28, 2024 07:31 PM IST

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Wildbuzz: Some things should never change

The daughter of one of the silver screen’s most iconic ‘movie mates’, the Swedish actress, Ingrid Bergman, and Italian filmmaker, Roberto Rossellini, Isabella recently juxtaposed two pictures of her kissing sheep with the caption: ‘Some things never change’. One black & white photo from when she was a three-year old in Italy kissing a lamb and the other, a colour one, on her ‘animal farm’ in Long Island, New York, when she was 71.

Matthew Rolston’s iconic 1988 portrait of Isabella Rossellini with a bird.

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Updated on Mar 31, 2024 08:22 AM IST

ByVikram Jit Singh

How is Taylor Swift as a director? Apparently, the ‘real deal’

Laura Dern starred in Taylor Swift's 2022 Bejeweled music video. She came out in support of the pop star's directorial chops.

Laura Dern and Taylor Swift in a behind the scene picture from the Bejeweled music video set,(Instagram)

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Published on Mar 30, 2024 06:26 PM IST

ByAshima Grover

The making of a Madboy: What’s Imaad Shah into, these days?

The musician, actor and soon-to-be filmmaker is tripping on Libyan disco, Delhi history, and a little-known fish from Goa. Could these be your favourites too?

Actor and musician Imaad Shah last played the dreamy Roman in Made in Heaven 2 and is the other half of Madboy/Mink. (Sanah Abbott)

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Updated on Mar 29, 2024 03:59 PM IST

ByKarishma Kuenzang

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Pritish Nandy dies at 73; from journalism to filmmaking to literature, he wore many hats

Writer-director Jeff Baena was found dead at a Los Angeles residence on Friday. He reportedly died by suicide. He was 47.

Payal Kapadia's All We Imagine As Light also won the Best Film Not in the English Language with 49 points.

Jeff Baena, husband of actor Aubrey Plaza, was found dead at a Los Angeles residence on Friday.

Jeff Baena was born and raised in Miami. He later attended film school at New York University and moved to Los Angeles.

Jeff Baena, filmmaker and husband of actor Aubrey Plaza, was found dead Friday morning at a Los Angeles home. The circumstances of his death remain unclear.

James Gunn defends The Batman Part II’s 2027 delay, citing script development, and highlights similar gaps in major sequels; Superman: Legacy set for 2025.

Shabana Azmi honored filmmaker Shyam Benegal at a tribute, recalling his mentorship and impact on her career, celebrating his legacy and thoughtfulness.

From Ankur to Zubeidaa, here's a look at Shyam Benegal’s iconic films that transformed Indian cinema with bold storytelling and socio-political depth

Manthan is considered one of the finest films of director Shyam Benegal. The film was screened at the Cannes Film Festival earlier this year.

Vidhu Vinod Chopra slammed false marketing and ticket-buying tactics in the industry and also revealed noone saw his recent film Zero Se Restart in the theatres

Inspiration strikes when it wants to. But creative people know how to ignite the first spark. A comedian, sculptor, novelist, musician and filmmaker show us how

Jalaj Dhir, who was 18 years old, went for a drive with three of his friends when the accident took place.

Imtiaz Ali spoke about the issue of casting couch, stating how the idea that compromising in Bollywood can pave the path to success is a myth.

Subhash Ghai was like a Dronacharya to me, learnt a lot from his films: Imtiaz Ali

Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3 stars Kartik Aaryan, Vidya Balan, Madhuri Dixit and Triptii Dimri in the lead role.

Karan Johar mused about loneliness and his single status in a new post as he shared pictures of his recent Diwali party look.

Not interested in doing work on OTT, want to make theatrical movies: Dhulia

Aruna Vasudev was an eminent Indian film scholar, critic, curator and painter from Delhi. She devoted her life to promoting Asian cinema in India and abroad.

As professional and amateur visual artists the world over celebrate World Photography Day today, here's taking a look at the visual medium's latest offspring

Rani Mukerji and Karan Johar will be the first celebrities from Indian cinema to speak at the Australian Parliament house.

Filmmaker Onir, whose film My Melbourne will premiere at IFFM on August 15, says film festivals abroad give more respect to the kind of movies he makes.

The cliches are exhausting, and they’re still everywhere. But there is hope. See how a rash of new movies are hitting the spot.

I really do believe in the original movie: M Night Shyamalan on 'Trap'

Karan Johar remembers 'most solid, selfless' father Yash Johar on 20th death anniversary

Movie Review: ‘Tuesday,’ with Julia Louis-Dreyfus, is strange, emotional and fiercely original

Feel proud I was chairman when Payal Kapadia was studying at FTII: Gajendra Chauhan

Laura Dern starred in Taylor Swift's 2022 Bejeweled music video. She came out in support of the pop star's directorial chops.

The musician, actor and soon-to-be filmmaker is tripping on Libyan disco, Delhi history, and a little-known fish from Goa. Could these be your favourites too?

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