Ketan Mehta

‘No Sirens, No Warnings, Only Sudden Missile Strikes 800m Away’

Eight Indian sailors, held in Iran since December, have finally returned home after a perilous journey. Their ordeal included detention, diplomatic intervention, and a challenging 2,000km road trip across a conflict-hit region to reach Armenia before flying to Mumbai. Families expressed immense relief after months of anxious waiting.

Shabana Azmi fondly remembered her "college mate" and late co-star Farooq Shaikh on his 78th birth anniversary. She shared cherished memories of their St. Xavier's College days, highlighting his unwavering support during exams and her illnesses. Azmi also celebrated their enduring 22-year theatrical collaboration in 'Tumhari Amrita'.

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.

Veteran Supriya Pathak recalls 80s-90s shoots without toilets or vanity vans. "Passion made us ignore basics," she told Bollywood Bubble, sharing Mirch Masala hay-bundle rests in scorching heat. She welcomes today's comforts as essential, not luxury, changes won by actors standing firm.

Sanjay Leela Bhansali and Ketan Mehta unite to tell the story of Mahmud of Ghazni’s 1025 CE attack on Somnath Temple, marking 1000 years. Produced by Bhansali Productions and Maya Movies, with Mehta as writer-director, the film releases in 2027.

A family in Ghaziabad faces a frightening silence as their son, a sailor detained in Iran, has gone incommunicado since the recent strikes. He was among 10 Indian sailors held after an oil tanker was intercepted, with communication abruptly ceasing for those moved to a hotel just before the conflict escalated.

A documentary on Surat's past and present 'Hun Surat' by renowned film maker Ketan Mehta screened in the city.

It's that time of the year when the process of nominating the Indian entry to the Oscars begin.

Looking back on their time working together, Kitu Gidwani, Aamir Khan’s co-star in 'Holi,' paints a picture of a young and unassuming Aamir, who often seemed timid during the more vulnerable scenes. Gidwani reminisces about the electrifying atmosphere on set, fueled by a mutual love for filmmaking.

The unexpected skirmish between two filmmakers Ketan Mehta and Neeraj Pathak has now gone to the courts.

Director Ketan Mehta feels Bollywood should attempt making adventurous films.

Ketan Mehta presented the 'Satyamev Jayate' team with an elaborate film that highlights the overwhelming response generated by the show on twitter.

Ketan Mehta said that the moment he heard of the feat he just had to make the film.

Bollywood director Ketan Mehta, who has cast Marathi actress Radhika Apte opposite Nawazuddin Siddique for his upcoming Dashrath Manjhi biopic ���Manjhi The Mountain Man,��� recently made known that picking the ���Lai Bhaari��� lady for this role was an absolute no-brainer.

Marathi actor Radhika Apte, who made an impact in Bollywood as Tushar Kapoor's demure bride in Shor In The City, is looking forward to her next ' Ketan Mehta's Mountain Man

Ketan Mehta decides to revive Rani Laxmibai after hearing that Sushmita Sen’s film based on the same subject has been shelved. Aishwarya Rai might play the title role in Ketan’s film.

Filmmaker Ketan Mehta chose Nawazuddin Siddiqui to play the lead role in his upcoming biographical drama Manjhi- The Mountain Man for his intense eyes.

The decks have finally been cleared for Ketan Mehta’s Mountain Man, with a Patna court lifting a stay order on the film. A filmmaker had sued Mehta, alleging that he did not have the rights of the film.

Well-known director Ketan Mehta says he doesn't seek controversies, but they seek him out.

Filmmaker Ketan Mehta says Bollywood actress Kangana Ranaut will be seen in a completely new avatar as a strong-headed warrior in his movie 'Rani Lakshmi Bai'.

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

Gangs Of Wasseypur’s powerhouse performer Nawazuddin Siddiqui injured himself on Tuesday night, right after a screening of his latest release Chittagong in Delhi attended by Sheila Dixit.

Ketan Mehta and Deepa Sahi hosted a filmi do for their friends from the film fraternity

It’s a film buff’s delight when filmmakers Sudhir Mishra, Aparna Sen, Deepa Sahi and Ketan Mehta come under one roof.

Ketan Mehta has a knack for directing biopics as the director finds it fascinating and challenging to explore real stories.

NEW DELHI: The Delhi High Court on Thursday asked film maker Ketan Mehta to appear before the Crime Branch on March 4 and co-operate with the investigating agency probing a three-year-old cheating case against him.

Ketan Mehta’s Maya Entertainment is making a 3-D animation film, Ramayana - The Epic.

He is going to shoot the amazing story of the Bihari ‘Mountain Man’, the poor destitute labourer Dashrath Manjhi who spent 22 years of his life single handedly digging a road into a mountain with a hammer.

Bollywood director Ketan Mehta, who has made four biopics including the upcoming 'Manjhi: The Mountain Man', says believability of stories are more when they are real.