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Hitch, glitch, switch: Kiran Rao’s new film has everyone in splits

Laapataa Ladies is about getting lost and finding yourself. Its wowed Toronto and is headed here soon

Laapataa Ladies, written by Sneha Desai, directed by Kiran Rao, and co-produced by Tanaji Dasgupta, premiered at the 48th Toronto International Film Festival.
Updated on Sep 22, 2023 03:42 PM IST

Indian films win major accolades at TIFF

With top honours in two prestigious categories and another accolade in one of the festival’s most popular sections, Indian productions had a banner year at the 48th edition of the Toronto International Film Festival or TIFF.

Still from the Marathi film, A Match, which won the NETPAC Award at the Toronto International Film Festival. (Courtesy TIFF)
Published on Sep 18, 2023 12:11 PM IST

TIFF 2023: Bhumi Pednekar and Shehnaaz Gill stun at red carpet in glam outfits

'Thank You For Coming' cast recently graced the red carpet at the Toronto International Film Festival. From Shehnaaz to Bhumi Pednekar, check out who wore what.

Bhumi Pednekar and Shehnaaz Gill along with the cast of the movie 'Thank You For Coming' attended the TIFF 2023 donning stunning outfits.(Instagram )
Published on Sep 17, 2023 01:37 PM IST

Action thriller Kill gets high praise at TIFF

The most violent and goriest film ever to be produced in India, KILL has awed audiences at its world premiere screenings at the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF).

Lakshya as Amrit in the film KILL, which had its world premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival. (TIFF)
Published on Sep 16, 2023 10:10 AM IST

Ethan Hawke travelled in bus to attend premiere of his film Wildcat at TIFF

Ethan Hawke's daughter Maya Hawke said that her father took a Greyhound bus to attend the Toronto International Film Festival.

Ethan Hawke at the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) for the premiere of Wildcat.(AFP)
Published on Sep 13, 2023 07:31 AM IST
ANI |

‘The World Is Family’: Anand Patwardhan’s documentary premieres at Toronto fest

It harks back to the freedom struggle through the lens of interviews with his family, and its deep connection to the movement, and also builds an intimate portrait of his late parents, Nirmala and Balu

A still from filmmaker Anand Patwardhan’s latest documentary, The World Is Family, which had its world premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival in Toronto, Canada. (Source: TIFF)
Published on Sep 12, 2023 02:43 PM IST

Kill at TIFF 2023: Karan Johar, Guneet Monga's action thriller gets high praise

Kill is co-produced by Karan Johar's Dharma Productions and Guneet Monga's Sikhya Entertainment. It premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival.

Lakshya makes his debut with the action thriller Kill
Published on Sep 09, 2023 08:02 PM IST

‘India aiming to become global hub for film production’, says NFDC MD

With a significant presence at the 48th edition of the Toronto International Film Festival or TIFF, India is being promoted as a destination for international cinema, with the Government looking at enhancing incentives to attract filmmakers to the country.

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Updated on Sep 09, 2023 09:23 PM IST

Six Indian films to premiere at Toronto festival

This is the highest number of Indian films at TIFF since 2012, when there were 10 Indian films, but that was because there was special curated City to City section that year featuring Mumbai.

A still from the Marathi film A Match, which will have its world premiere at the 2023 edition of the Toronto International Film Festival. (Courtesy: TIFF)
Updated on Sep 03, 2023 11:24 AM IST

Studio Ghibli's 'The Boy and the Heron' ticket prices soar past $300

"The Boy and the Heron," the latest film from Studio Ghibli director Hayao Miyazaki, premieres at TIFF with tickets priced over $300.

Published on Aug 29, 2023 07:35 PM IST

Jaswant Khalra’s biopic ‘Punjab 95’ removed from Toronto film fest lineup

Diljit Dosanjh’s “Punjab ‘95”, based on the life of human rights activist Jaswant Singh Khalra, has been removed from the world premiere lineup of the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) that begins next month

Diljit Dosanjh’s “Punjab ‘95”, based on the life of human rights activist Jaswant Singh Khalra, has been removed from the world premiere lineup of the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) that begins next month.
Updated on Aug 13, 2023 12:22 AM IST
ByPress Trust of India

‘Punjab ’95,’ based on Indian activist Jaswant Singh Khalra, pulled from TIFF lineup

Attracting controversy before its release, the Indian film Punjab ’95 has been removed from the lineup for the 2023 edition of the Toronto International Film Festival or TIFF, where it was scheduled for its world premiere.

A still from the film Punjab ‘95, which has been dropped from the lineup for the 2023 edition of the Toronto International Film Festival (RSVP Films/Twitter)
Updated on Aug 12, 2023 12:07 PM IST

Deepa Mehta’s film, two other works from India to feature at Toronto film festival

Toronto-based Deepa Mehta has featured regularly at TIFF, including with the 2012 world premiere of her adaptation of Salman Rushdie’s Booker Prize-winning Midnight’s Children

A still from the film, Thank You For Coming, which will have its world premiere at the 2023 edition of the Toronto International Film Festival. (Courtesy: TIFF)
Updated on Aug 11, 2023 09:43 PM IST

Dear Jassi: Tarsem Singh’s first feature after eight years to have world premiere at Toronto fest

Singh made his directorial debut in film with The Cell in 2000, which garnered an Oscar nomination. He went on to direct The Fall in 2006, Immortals in 2011, Mirror Mirror in 2012 and Self/less in 2015

Astill from director Tarsem Singh’s Dear Jassi, which will have its world premiere at the 2023 edition of the Toronto International Film Festival in Canada. (Courtesy: TIF)
Updated on Aug 03, 2023 05:06 PM IST

Radhika Madan goes shirtless in a sizzling crop blazer and pants at TIFF 2022

Radhika Madan set the streets of Toronto on fire during the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) 2022 with her sizzling all-black shirtless avatar. The star wore an open crop blazer and satin pants for the world premiere of her film Kacchey Limbu at TIFF.

Radhika Madan goes shirtless as she sets streets of Toronto on fire in a sizzling crop blazer and pants (Instagram)
Published on Sep 13, 2022 12:03 PM IST

Jennifer Lawrence in see-through black gown takes over TIFF 2022 with her beauty

Jennifer Lawrence walked the red carpet at the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) 2022 dressed in a see-through black gown. The star wore the ensemble to attend the premiere of her film Causeway and took over the annual event with her jaw-dropping beauty.

Jennifer Lawrence in see-through black gown takes over Toronto International Film Festival with her jaw-dropping beauty(Instagram)
Published on Sep 12, 2022 09:28 AM IST

RBG filmmakers tap into feminist love stories genre on trailblazing women icons

In ‘RGB’, the 2018 Oscar-nominated bio-documentary of Ruth Bader Ginsburg, the filmmakers lingered over the encouraging role of her longtime husband. Their latest, ‘Julia’, premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival and is about a pioneering 20th century adventurous TV chef Julia Child

RBG filmmakers tap into feminist love stories genre on trailblazing women icons(Twitter/jer2911tx)
Updated on Sep 13, 2021 12:49 PM IST
AP | | Posted by Zarafshan Shiraz

Anupama Chopra muses on the wins and losses as the Toronto film festival goes virtual

Even with its digital screenings and shrunken line-up, TIFF felt like a minor miracle; a reminder that storytelling never stops.

With borders still closed, only local cinephiles could attend events such as the drive-in screenings held during the pandemic edition of the Toronto film festival.(tiff_NET/instagram)
Updated on Sep 20, 2020 10:49 AM IST
Hindustan Times | By

Indo-Canadian director’s short film Strong Son has lasting impact at TIFF

Ian Bawa’s film is about the relationship between a weightlifter and his father. TIFF official Lisa Haller described it as “an endearing portrait” of a father-son bond

A still from Ian Bawa’s film Strong Son.(COURTESY: TIFF)
Published on Sep 17, 2020 11:02 AM IST
Hindustan Times, Toronto | By

Documentary on Wuhan makes its presence felt at TIFF

Hao Wu’s 76 Days, a 93-minute film made from footage of chaos and panic in Wuhan in the initial days of the outbreak, had its world premiere at the ongoing Toronto International Film Festival

A still from the documentary film, 76 Days.(COURTESY: 76 DAYS LLC)
Updated on Sep 15, 2020 05:23 PM IST
Hindustan Times, Toronto | By

TIFF documentary 76 Days gives unprecedented access into Wuhan’s Covid-19 story

The 93-minute film, which has footage of the chaos and challenges faced within the Chinese city as the unknown virus wreaked havoc, had its world premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival or TIFF.

A still from the documentary 76 Days showing medical workers limiting the number of patients admitted into a hospital during the peak of the COVID-19 outbreak in Wuhan, China. (Credit: Courtesy 76 Days LLC)
Updated on Sep 15, 2020 08:48 AM IST
Hindustan Times | By

Show must go on: Toronto to organise international film festival amid ongoing pandemic

For the 45th edition of the Toronto International Film Festival, organisers look to more hybrid solutions, keeping in mind the coronavirus pandemic and employ the use of drive-in and outdoor theatre screenings instead of tradition in-person viewings.

It’s a major change to an event that routinely sends ripples through the film industry in normal times.(Instagram @cineart_nl)
Updated on Sep 12, 2020 11:14 AM IST
Toronto | ByBloomberg | Posted by Jahnavi Gupta

Indian filmmaker Tamhane’s ‘The Disciple’ eyes success in Toronto

Chaitanya Tamhane’s Marathi feature film, The Disciple, is this year’s only Indian selection at the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) in Canada

A still from Chaitanya Tamhane’s feature film, The Disciple.(Courtesy: Zoo Entertainment)
Updated on Sep 12, 2020 10:33 PM IST
Hindustan Times, Toronto | By

How the Toronto International Film Festival is adapting to the new normal, via drive-in screenings and open air theatres

Unlike previous years stars will be unable to visit Toronto in person due to mandatory quarantine requirements but they will make appearances to interact with audiences on the digital platform.

A still from African-American director Spike Lee’s filmed version of David Byrne’s Broadway special American Utopia which will be the opening film for the 45th edition of the Toronto International Film Festival.(TIFF)
Updated on Sep 10, 2020 02:14 PM IST
Hindustan Times | By

Scaled-down Toronto Film Festival plans virtual red carpets and drive-in screenings

Not only will this year’s TIFF be smaller, it will include features like virtual red carpet premieres and drive-in screenings.

Toronto film festival will open on September 10.
Updated on Jun 28, 2020 05:07 PM IST
Associated Press, New York | By

The Sky Is Pink: Priyanka Chopra, Farhan Akhtar bring Panda and Moose to life in new featurette. Watch

The Sky Is Pink: New behind-the-scenes video from the film’s sets shows Priyanka Chopra and Farhan Akhtar’s chemistry as Panda and Moose. Watch it here.

Farhan Akhtar and Priyanka Chopra play a married couple in The Sky Is Pink.
Updated on Sep 27, 2019 01:23 PM IST
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | By

Taika Waititi’s Hitler satire Jojo Rabbit wins TIFF’s Oscar-bellwether award

Jojo Rabbit, a comedy about a boy and his imaginary friend Adolf Hitler, has won the big award at the Toronto International Film Festival.

Taika Waititi plays Adolf Hitler in Jojo Rabbit.
Updated on Sep 16, 2019 12:22 PM IST
Reuters | By

Dev Patel is bringing some of his brown-boy magic to David Copperfield

I wanted the best people for the parts, and why shouldn’t 100% of the acting community be available to me, says director Armando lannucci, who has adapted the Charles Dickens classic for the screen.

The Indian-origin Dev Patel has described it as a perfect example of colour-blind casting. ‘Dickens is talking about old London, class struggle, rich and poor – there would have been black-skinned and brown men and women walking around those streets... So, I actually think it makes it a richer experience,’ he has said.(Shutterstock)
Updated on Sep 14, 2019 07:08 PM IST
Hindustan Times | By

Priyanka Chopra gets emotional as she hugs director Shonali Bose at TIFF premiere of The Sky Is Pink, watch

Priyanka Chopra could not control her tears as The Sky Is Pink had a warm reception at the world premiere at Toronto International Film Festival 2019.

Priyanka Chopra Jonas poses for photos before the world premiere of The Sky Is Pink at Roy Thomson Hall during the 2019 Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) in Toronto, Canada, on Sept. 13.(Xinhua)
Published on Sep 14, 2019 05:35 PM IST
Indo Asian News Service | By

The Sky Is Pink trailer: Priyanka Chopra, Farhan Akhtar, Zaira Wasim weave magic with a warm tale. Watch

The Sky is Pink trailer: Priyanka Chopra makes a warm and welcome return to Hindi cinema with this fuzzy movie by Shonali Bose. Watch video.

The Sky Is Pink trailer: Priyanka Chopra and Farhan Akhtar reunite after Dil Dhadakne Do.
Updated on Sep 10, 2019 10:31 AM IST
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | By
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