Munna PM, one of the founding members of the instrumental collective, Shanka Tribe, describes the process behind creating their latest EP, Umoja, as “intuitive”. Umoja emerged from the collective’s jam sessions with traditional musical instruments. “Certain rhythms or melodies would trigger visual images, moods, or emotions, which became the seeds of Umoja,” says Munna, about…
“Tumi Panchamer bhakta, tai na? (You are a fan of Pancham [R D Burman], aren’t you?)”, Pintuda asked, his lips slightly curved in a smile. “Tumi jano je Pancham Salil-dar bhakta chilo? (Did you know that Pancham was a huge fan of Salil-da?)” It was the turn of the millennium and the world was only…
A poster of ‘Voices of a Distant Star’. | Photo Credit: SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT Crunchyroll has announced the streaming debut of Makoto Shinkai’s celebrated film collection. All eight films will stream exclusively on Crunchyroll, bringing Shinkai’s works to an online platform in India for the very first time. This curated collection spans his most acclaimed titles…
Shah Rukh Khan and Kajol in ‘Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge’. | Photo Credit: SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT At the International Film Festival of India (IFFI) 2025, a set of films will be screened in PictureTime Digiplex’s inflatable theatres. This includes three Shah Rukh Khan classics– Chak De! India, Darr and Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge, marking the first…
Poster of ‘Homebound’. | Photo Credit: @DharmaMovies/X Neeraj Ghaywan’s critically acclaimed drama, Homebound, is coming on OTT. The film, which was selected as India’s official entry for the 98th Academy Awards, is set to be released on Netflix on November 21, the streamer announced on Thursday. It stars Ishaan Khatter, Vishal Jethwa and Janhvi Kapoor…
The 56th International Film Festival of India began on Wednesday (November 19, 2025) with a colourful, new departure from decades of protocol, replacing its customary indoor inauguration with a large-scale public parade through Panaji. The shift, led jointly by the State government and the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, drew several thousand people to DB…
Bosch Big Band | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement The Bosch Big Band Jazz Orchestra from Stuttgart in Germany, is all set to wow city audiences with their concert this weekend. The band which was established in 2003, will be performing with Arts in Motion, in keeping with the theme of this year’s festival — Indo-German…
Priyanka Mohan has been picked for ‘666 Operation Dream Theatre’. | Photo Credit: SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT Actor Priyanka Mohan has joined the cast of 666Operation Dream Theatre, directed by Hemanth M Rao. The Kannada film also stars Dhananjaya and Shivarajkumar in prominent roles. The makers announced the development on the occasion of Priyanka’s birthday on November…
Kanu Behl’s ‘Agra’ released on November 14. | Photo Credit: kanubehl/Instagram After Kanu Behl’s Agra was released in theatres on November 14 and the director took to social media to highlight the film’s struggle to get screens in multiplexes, 46 filmmakers have come together to issue a joint statement about the declining space for exhibition…
Madhuri Dixit’s still from the teaser | Photo credits: jiohotstar/Instagram Madhuri Dixit is set to star in acclaimed director Nagesh Kukunoor’s upcoming thriller series, Mrs. Deshpande, the makers announced on Wednesday, November 19, 2025. The show is backed by Applause Entertainment, in association with Kukunoor Movies, and will soon stream on JioHotstar.. The first look…
