Kiran Rao, Vikramaditya Motwane, Shakun Batra’s projects in co-production market at Waves Film Bazaar

The 19th edition of WAVES Film Bazaar, organized by the National Film Development Corporation (NFDC), returns to Goa from November 20–24, 2025, alongside the International Film Festival of India (IFFI), at the Marriott Resort. This year’s edition brings together a slate across its Co-Production Market, Work-in-Progress (WIP) Lab, and Viewing Room. The Co-Production Market 2025…

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‘Haq’ movie review: Yami Gautam and Emraan Hashmi shine in this unflinching take on the casual cruelty of tradition

Those who remember the tumultuous eighties would attest that the landmark Shah Bano case reshaped Indian secularism and the fault lines of identity politics for decades. But beyond the courtrooms, objections from clerics and political outrage, a story of faith, human dignity, and a woman’s rights unfolded within the four walls. Cast within the realm of…

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Kerala Industries Minister draws on Malayalam cinema analogies to showcase State’s improved business climate

A composite image shared by Kerala Industries Minister P. Rajeeve in his Facebook post. The stark difference in the fates of entrepreneurs portrayed in some recent Malayalam films, compared to those of yesteryear, has become part of Industries Minister P. Rajeeve’s push to showcase the transformed business climate in Kerala. In a Facebook post on…

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‘Maarigallu’ series review: An underwhelming rural thriller in the vein of ‘Kantara’

A still from ‘Maarigallu’. | Photo Credit: ZEE5/YouTube The pan-Indian success of the Kantara franchise has triggered a trend in the Indian film industry. In 2022, Rajinikanth’s Baba was re-released, hot on the heels of the success of Rishab Shetty’s directorial. Back then, the fantasy genre had begun to thrive, with Brahmastra and Karthikeya minting…

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Madras Musical Association’s ‘Cinderella’ was a harmonious blend of choir and drama

Scene changes were smooth and did not interrupt the flow of the performance | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement Madras Musical Association’s (MMA) Cinderella – A Pop Fairytale marked a noticeable shift for a choir best known for its long classical legacy. Presented at the Museum Theatre, the production stepped away from MMA’s usual concert-format performances…

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Salman Khan pan masala ad issue: “Misleading” advertisement leads to legal trouble after consumer court complaint

Bollywood actor Salman Khan. | Photo Credit: PTI Bollywood actor Salman Khan has landed in legal trouble after a complaint was filed against him in the Kota Consumer Court, alleging that advertisements for a popular pan masala brand endorsed by him were “misleading.” The complaint, filed by senior Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader and Rajasthan…

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