A still from Susanto Banerjee’s ‘The Flame’ | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement In a theatrical world hungry for both depth and relevance, The Flame promises to deliver a compelling blend. Ventures Theatre Group revisits this Bengali adaptation of a Somerset Maugham story under Susanto Banerjee’s direction. It is a play that tackles complex issues with timeless appeal like tradition, change, and how we define ourselves. Originally crafted by the English playwright Maugham and later adapted into Bengali by Tirthankar Chanda, The Flame has been translated back into English by Debleena Roy. This process has preserved the essence of Maugham’s narrative and infused it with...
Neena Gupta Shares Adorable Picture With Her Newborn Granddaughter, Tags Masaba And Satyadeep
Masaba Gupta and Satyadeep Mishra embraced parenthood for the first time in their happy married life on the auspicious occasion of Maha Ashtami, which was on October 11, 2024. The couple announced the lovely news on their respective Instagram handles with a cutesy post that reads, “Our very special little girl arrived on a very special day.” The couple shared a monochrome picture of the little girl’s baby feet, instantly winning everyone’s hearts. Neena Gupta shares a breathtaking picture with her newborn granddaughter Days after the couple announced the birth of their firstborn child, Masaba’s mother, Neena Gupta finally shared...
Bigg Boss 18: Gadharaj aka the donkey has been removed from the Salman Khan hosted show followed by PETA’s allegations : Bollywood News
After the presence of a donkey named Gadharaj sparked a massive outrage among audiences who questioned the ethics of the reality show makers with PETA (People for the Ethical Treatment of Animal) also penning an open letter to host Salman Khan and filing a complaint against them, the makers have decided to end this stint. The makers of Bigg Boss 18 eliminated the donkey from the Bigg Boss house, followed by the controversy. Bigg Boss 18: Gadharaj aka the donkey has been removed from the Salman Khan hosted show followed by PETA’s allegations An official statement regarding the exit of...
Alia Bhatt’s Film Sees A Slight Dip
New Delhi: Jigra has crossed the ₹15 crore mark at the box office. On its third day, the film experienced a slight dip, earning ₹5.65 crore in the domestic market, according to Sacnilk. On its first Sunday, the movie recorded a 26.57% overall Hindi occupancy. So far, the crime fiction drama has accumulated a total of ₹16.75 crore. Directed by Vasan Bala, Jigra features Alia Bhatt and Vedang Raina in lead roles. The film also features Manoj Pahwa, Harssh A Singh, Ankur Khanna, Rahul Ravindran and Vivek Gomber in important roles. On Sunday, Bollywood trade analyst Taran Adarsh shared a...
Rajkummar Rao’s Film Is At Rs 18 Crore And Counting
New Delhi: Vicky Vidya Ka Woh Wala Video debuted in theatres on October 11. The film had a slow start at the box office but picked up pace in the next few days. While the movie had an opening of ₹5.5 crore on Friday, it managed to collect ₹6.9 crore on Saturday. Vicky Vidya Ka Woh Wala Video earned ₹6.25 crore on its third day, reported Sacnilk. The film recorded an overall 21.08% Hindi occupancy on Tuesday (October 13). So far, the movie’s total collection stands at ₹18.65 crore. Directed by Raaj Shaandilyaa, Vicky Vidya Ka Woh Wala Video features...
Madras Players’ Kamalakshi weaves together music, dance and theatre to narrate the story of a devadasi
‘Kamalakshi’, the play that captures the life of a devadasi, was staged at Narada Gana Sabha. in Chennai. | Photo Credit: Ravindran_R The auditorium at Narada Gana Sabha reverberated with applause as the curtains rose to reveal an artistically-crafted temple on stage for the play Kamalakshi. Shanmugham (stage decor and props) and Victor Paulraj (lighting) need to be complimented. The English play written by Sujatha Vijayaraghavan and directed by P.C. Ramakrishna is set in the late 19th Century. It deals with the story of Kamalakshi (Sumitra Nitin), a devadasi dancer, and Sivaguru, a singer at the famous temple of Tyagesa...
Alia Bhatt Shares Update On Jee Le Zara With Priyanka Chopra And Katrina Kaif: “Definitely, Hogi”
When Jee Le Zara was announced in 2021 on the 20th anniversary of Dil Chahta Hai, cinephiles got excited and were eagerly anticipating the release of the movie. Alia Bhatt recently shared an update on where the film stands currently and also revealed the reason behind the delay. “Jo bhi key players hai uss film mein, actors and producers, director, everybody wants the film to happen but logistically kaafi difficult ho raha tha to get all the dates together (All the key players in the film, from actors and producers to the director, want the film to get made, but...
Pooja Meri Jaan postponed to 2025 to make way for Vicky Kaushal’s Chhaava: Report : Bollywood News
Producer Dinesh Vijan has reportedly postponed the release of his much-anticipated film Pooja Meri Jaan. The movie, originally slated for a November 2024 release, will now hit theaters in early 2025. This decision is said to be influenced by the upcoming release of Chhaava, a historical drama featuring Vicky Kaushal in the lead. Pooja Meri Jaan postponed to 2025 to make way for Vicky Kaushal’s Chhaava: Report A Clash of Genres Pooja Meri Jaan, directed by Navjot Gulati, explores the sensitive issue of stalking, while Chhaava is a biopic about Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj. Despite the different genres—one dealing with a...
Hania Amir Says She Is The Alia Bhatt Of Pakistan
Hania Aamir’s interaction with Diljit Dosanjh during his London concert has recently made headlines. The famous artist asked Hania to the stage, and he dedicated the song, Lover to her. Hania’s popularity has spread across India as well. The actress mentioned that she closely resembles Alia Bhatt. Hania Amir credits her success to her resemblance to Alia Bhatt But did you know that the actress gave Alia Bhatt a lot of credit for Hania’s own professional success? The actress claimed that her dimpled face and striking likeness to Alia had greatly aided in getting her approached for certain roles. TRENDING...
Dia Mirza appointed as Jury to Champion Environmental Cinema with ALT EFF 2024: “The power of cinema to evoke empathy…” : Bollywood News
The All Living Things Environmental Film Festival (ALT EFF) is back with its 2024 edition, scheduled to take place from November 22 to December 8. A total of 72 films will be showcased this year, with 38 making their India premieres. The festival, which has quickly become one of the most anticipated events for environmentally conscious cinema, promises a diverse selection of films highlighting critical environmental issues, ranging from climate change to wildlife conservation. Dia Mirza appointed as Jury to Champion Environmental Cinema with ALT EFF 2024: “The power of cinema to evoke empathy…” What makes this year’s edition truly...