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'It's time to celebrate new global narratives of cinema that IFFI could create'
Better Man, one of the biggest global releases of this year, was the opening film for the festival.
Published on Dec 05, 2024 01:12 PM IST
Imtiaz Ali reacts to getting flak for casting couch remark: ‘I haven't denied…'
Filmmaker Imtiaz Ali shared he was trying to express his frustration about “well-mannered men” getting a bad name for the acts of a few.
Published on Nov 23, 2024 03:39 PM IST
NDFC rolls out accessible films section at IFFI, holds a special screening
NDFC managing director Prithul Kumar said this time, IFFI has a dedicated section of six films for persons with disabilities and 11 other accessible films
Published on Nov 22, 2024 07:30 PM IST
Gerard de Souza
Imtiaz Ali recants IFFI statement on Highway set incident involving Alia Bhatt
In an odd turn of events, Imtiaz Ali has recanted a statement made by him during a panel discussion session at IFFI 2024, despite it being positive
Published on Nov 22, 2024 06:53 PM IST
Manoj Bajpayee realised film industry 'won't give me what I want' late in career
Manoj Bajpayee spoke about his dislike for commercial cinema and the support for independent cinema in India in a session at IFFI 2024.
Updated on Nov 22, 2024 11:56 AM IST
Abhimanyu Mathur
Imtiaz Ali on casting couch in Bollywood: ‘Belief that compromising will…'
Filmmaker Imtiaz Ali spoke about casting couch issue in Bollywood, saying compromising doesn't guarantee a role.
Published on Nov 21, 2024 09:34 PM IST
HT Entertainment Desk | Edited by Sugandha Rawal
Bhumi Pednekar serves one of her best looks in this draped saree. It costs…
Bhumi Pednekar wowed at IFFI 2024 in a grey draped saree and a statement blouse. The ensemble is a perfect cocktail look for bridesmaids during wedding season.
Updated on Nov 21, 2024 04:45 PM IST
IFFI 2024 to introduce Best Indian Debut Director Award, encourage young blood
The 55th International Film Festival of India (IFFI), set to take place from November 20 to 28 in Goa.
Updated on Nov 11, 2024 04:56 PM IST
ANI |
Shekhar Kapur to start shooting for 'Masoom' sequel in 2025
Shekhar Kapur to start shooting for 'Masoom' sequel in 2025
Published on Nov 11, 2024 02:08 PM IST
PTI |
Rishab Shetty says OTT platforms aren't open to the Kannada film industry
Rishab Shetty said that two production houses were working during Covid-19. One was his Rishab Shetty films, the other was Rakshit Shetty's Paramvah Studios.
Published on Nov 29, 2023 06:07 AM IST
IFFI: Endless Borders wins Best Film award, Rishab wins special jury award
At IFFI, Rishab Shetty won the special jury award for Kantara. Bulgarian film director Stephan Komandarev won the Best Director award for Blaga’s Lessons.
Published on Nov 28, 2023 10:01 PM IST
Pankaj Tripathi at IFFI: Even stars want to be called actors now
Actor Pankaj Tripathi spoke during a masterclass at the International Film Festival of India (IFFI), where he presented his film Kadak Singh
Updated on Nov 25, 2023 12:34 PM IST
Hindustan Times
Madhuri honoured at IFFI, Anurag Thakur says: Her versatility knows no bounds
The guest list for the IFFI event also includes Vijay Sethupathi, Sara Ali Khan, Pankaj Tripathi, Sunny Deol, Karan Johar, Shantanu Moitra.
Updated on Nov 20, 2023 09:48 PM IST
ANI |
54th International Film Festival of India to kickstart in Goa on Monday
The festival will have 13 World Premieres, 18 International Premieres, 62 Asia premieres, and 89 India Premieres
Published on Nov 19, 2023 08:54 PM IST
Abhya Adlakha
IFFI Goa 2023 to introduce award for OTT content creators
I&B Minister Anurag Thakur announced that the International Film Festival of India this year will open with UK thriller Catching Dust.
Updated on Nov 06, 2023 06:57 PM IST
ANI |
IFFI: Michael Douglas to receive Satyajit Ray Excellence in Film Lifetime Award
Information & Broadcasting Minister Anurag Thakur has announced that veteran Hollywood actor Michael Douglas will receive the special honour at IFFI Goa.
Published on Oct 13, 2023 02:39 PM IST
Anupam Kher 'prayed for everybody’s well-being' amid The Kashmir Files-IFFI row
Anupam Kher has said that he 'prayed for everybody’s well-being' amid the ongoing The Kashmir Files-IFFI row. The actor recently visited the Siddhivinayak Temple.
Published on Nov 30, 2022 10:00 AM IST
Pallavi Joshi calls Nadav Lapid 'genocide denier' over The Kashmir Files remark
Pallavi Joshi, who starred in and co-produced The Kashmir Files, has slammed Israeli filmmaker Nadav Lapid's criticism of the film at IFFI 2022.
Updated on Nov 29, 2022 04:04 PM IST
Chiranjeevi honoured at IFFI, says he can never quit acting
Chiranjeevi was honoured with the Indian Film Personality of the Year at the closing ceremony of IFFI in Goa. He talked about his film career and the love of his fans on the occasion.
Published on Nov 29, 2022 12:25 PM IST
The Kashmir Files' Darshan Kumaar reacts to IFFI controversy: 'Film is reality'
After IFFI 2022 jury head Nadav Lapid called The Kashmir Files vulgar propaganda, actor Darshan Kumaar, who played a key role in the movie, said that the film is based on reality not on vulgarity.
Published on Nov 29, 2022 12:09 PM IST
IFFI jury member says Nadav Lapid's remark on Kashmir Files was personal opinion
IFFI jury member Sudipto Sen says views of jury head Nadav Lapid on The Kashmir Files are personal and they as a team have not shared their likes or dislikes about anything.
Published on Nov 29, 2022 09:52 AM IST
Vivek Agnihotri posts cryptic message as IFFI jury head criticises Kashmir Files
Vivek Agnihotri has posted a cryptic tweet about truth making people lie, hours after IFFI 2022 jury head Nadav Lapid called his film The Kashmir Files ‘vulgar propaganda’.
Updated on Nov 29, 2022 09:28 AM IST
Ranvir Shorey says IFFI jury head slamming The Kashmir Files 'reeks of politics'
Ranvir Shorey has responded to the controversy that arose after the jury head of IFFI--Israeli filmmaker Nadav Lapid--called Vivek Agnihotri's The Kashmir Files ‘shameful propaganda’.
Published on Nov 29, 2022 08:46 AM IST
Ashoke Pandit questions Nadav Lapid's selection as IFFI jury head
Filmmaker Ashoke Pandit has condemned IFFI jury head Nadav Lapid who called The Kashmir Files ‘propaganda, vulgar’. He has questioned his selection as the jury head and has demanded an apology.
Published on Nov 29, 2022 08:03 AM IST
Anupam Kher reacts to IFFI jury head who called The Kashmir Files ‘propaganda’
Anupam Kher shared his still from The Kashmir Files along with Steven Spielberg's historical drama Schindler's List in reaction to IFFI Jury Head Nadav Lapid's remarks for his film at the festival's closing ceremony.
Published on Nov 29, 2022 07:29 AM IST
ANI |
Mouni Roy's sizzling ethnic look in red lehenga at IFFI 2021 sets Goa on fire
Mouni Roy sets fans hearts aflutter with her power-packed performance in Goa at the 52nd International Film Festival of India but it is her smoking hot look in a red lehenga choli which has us hooked | Check pictures inside
Updated on Nov 21, 2021 04:46 PM IST
Zarafshan Shiraz, Delhi
‘Aim to make India powerhouse of cinema’: Anurag Thakur
“We aim to make India a powerhouse of content creation, especially regional cinema, by scaling up regional festivals,” Thakur said.
Published on Nov 21, 2021 02:57 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Hindustan Times, Panaji