Govind Nihalani

Filmmaker Sudhir Mishra laments Bollywood's lost community spirit, contrasting it with the 1980s' solidarity. He highlights the passion for filmmaking remains strong, despite economic pressures. Mishra advocates for lower ticket prices and tax breaks for cinema, emphasizing its role in national unity and cultural necessity.

Director Prosit Roy's ad film "Band Baaja Bitiya" powerfully depicts a father's silent protest against domestic abuse, using a wedding band to rescue his daughter. The film, featuring Gajraj Rao, resonates deeply, inspiring many to challenge societal norms and protect daughters. Its viral success and heartfelt messages highlight a critical issue.

Dia Mirza, UN Goodwill Ambassador, emphasized women's vital role in climate leadership and storytelling on International Women's Day. She highlighted that women in government are more likely to enact climate change policies. Mirza also noted the significant increase in women's representation across various roles in Indian cinema, leading to a more visible and understandable women's perspective in storytelling.

Rajkumar Santoshi's Aamir Khan-produced Lahore 1947, starring Sunny Deol and Preity Zinta, is now Batwara 1947 due to India-Pak frictions. Based on a Partition play about Mai in Lahore, rights passed from Govind Nihalani to Santoshi. Eyes Independence Day release.

After directing socially relevant and critically acclaimed Hindi films, including Ardh Satya, Aakrosh, Drohkaal and more, director Govind Nihalani is all set to venture into Marathi films.

Here's an interesting anecdote narrated by late Om Puri, expressing his emotions when he lost out on a meaty role to Amitabh Bachchan.

The 12th edition of Habitat Film Festival was inaugurated recently with a retrospective segment dedicated to Om Puri by director Govind Nihalani. The festival, which will screen around 60 movies, was inaugurated by paying a tribute to the actor who passed away in April this year.

Eminent director Govind Nihalani is set to release India's first Hollywood crossover 3D animation flick.

One end was script writer Tendulkar’s and other was Director Nihalani’s

Almost after three decades, veteran filmmaker Govind Nihalani is all set to make a sequel of his 1983 hit cop drama "Ardh Satya".

Producer backs out of Govind Nihalani’s film based on My Friend Sancho

This event saw the city’s artsy folks head to this SoBo theatre to catch the premiere of Manasi Parekh Gohil’s play Club Desire.

The cinematographer will speak on his association with the master filmmaker at the Kolkata film fest

The first-ever International Students' Film Festival is being organised at the Film and Television Institute of India.

Kuruthipunal is the first Tamil movie to use Dolby sound. The movie was a remake of the Govind Nihalani directed film Drohkaal.

Plan India, the leading child centered development organization held its second successful Charity Auction to raise funds for girls that would be utilized for education, healthcare, vocational training support and realization of their rights, recently

With Karisma Kapoor taking up interesting roles in arty films, looks like her little sister has decided to do the same. So Kareena has now signed Govind Nihalani's next film, which will star Amitabh Bachchan and Om Puri.

Veteran filmmaker Govind Nihalani has expressed willingness to make a sequel of his 1994 film 'Drohkaal'.

Critically acclaimed filmmaker Govind Nihalani remembered legendary cinematographer V K Murthy at IFFI here and said cult films like 'Pyaasa' and 'Sahib Bibi aur Ghulam' were result of his brilliant vision.

Filmmaker, lyricist, writer and poet, Gulzar, and filmmaker Govind Nihalani came together for a session at the ongoing Times Lit Fest and narrated their memories of the Partition of India

MUMBAI: There’s a paucity of scripts in Hindi films. But people like Vipul Shah and Govind Nihalani have realised that a play can make for a gripping screenplay.

After a long gap of 10 years, National-Award winning filmmaker Govind Nihalani will be back next year with a 3D animation film for kids.

Directed by P.C. Sriram, the movie starred Kamal Haasan and Arjun.

Ashish Vidyarthi, despite winning a National Award for 'Drohkaal,' faced financial difficulties, struggling to even afford a celebratory dinner. He accepted numerous roles, including in B-grade films, to support his parents. The actor's anxieties peaked during the celebration, worrying about covering the bill, highlighting the challenges he navigated despite his success.

The filmmaker says he is also trying a different genre of movie making – animation

Om Puri whose stint in the medium of television includes Govind Nihalani's award-winning Partition drama 'Tamas', is all set to return to the small-screen

Deepa Sahi and Ketan Mehta had a great time catching up with their friends at the premiere of their movie Tere Mere Phere.

Renowned filmmaker Govind Nihalani and actress Rohini Hattangadi inaugurated National Film Archive of India’s exhibition ‘The Mahatma on Celluloid’ at Pune International Film Festival 2019 a few days ago in the presence of Dr. Jabbar Patel, chairman and director Pune International Film Festival (PIFF).