Posts Tagged ‘Film’

The Government of Maharashtra, India has banned the screening of the film 'Deshdrohi' in the state for two months, fearing that the story of the movie will create a controversy. Story of Deshdrohi revolves around conflict between north Indian migrant workers and locals in Mumbai and it is produced by Bhojpuri actor Kamaal Khan.... Full story

Israeli-American actress Natalie Portman, 27, debuted as a director at the Venice Film Festival on Tuesday, with the screening of her short movie named "Eve". The short film is about a young woman who is dragged along to her grandmother's romantic date. Natalie Portman's short film "Eve" stars veteran Hollywood stars, Lauren Bacall and Ben Gazzara as the witty grandmother and the ... Full story

The origin of Assamese Cinema can be traced back to the dreams and imagination of a revolutionary visionary Rupkonwar Jyotiprasad Agarwala, who was also a distinguished poet, playwright, composer and freedom fighter. He was instrumental in the production of the first Assamese Film “Joymati”, under the banner of Critrakala Movietone. Due to the lack of trained technicians, Jyotiprasad, while making his maiden film, ... Full story

The ‘Jyoti Chitraban’ is the only Film Studio in North-East India. It is located at Kahilipara, Guwahati and named after the famous son of Assam - Jyotiprasad Agarwala. Jyotiprasad Agarwala was the First Assamese Film Producer. In 1905, he produced ... Full story