M. K. Raina

Producer-director Mahesh Bhatt said on Tuesday that the non-negotiable right to free speech stands at the core of the raging controversy over 'Udta Punjab' while well-known actor M K Raina compared those speaking against the film to 'blind men with deaf and dumb sensibilities'.

M.K. Raina's adaptation of Ibsen's classic 'Ghosts,' titled 'Pret,' recently graced the theatre scene in Delhi. This profound play dares audiences to confront the ghosts of their own pasts

During the ongoing 8th Theatre Olympic four plays were staged at various venues in Delhi.

The I&B ministry has appointed new members to the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) including theatre artist Amal Allana, scriptwriter Anjum Rajabali and filmmaker Shaji N Karun for a term of three years.

The Symbiosis College of Arts and Commerce, with the UGC, has organised a three-day national seminar: 'Voices of Kashmir' from February 3 to 5.

The package includes designing, manufacturing, transportation to site, handling erection, testing and commissioning of turbines.

In a suspected case of "Kabootarbaazi", a group of students from Punjab's Kapurthala district has disappeared in Germany.

Over a dozen academics, under the aegis of SAHMAT, issued a statement recently criticizing HRD minister Kapil Sibal’s stand to withdraw the NCERT texts that contained the Ambedkar cartoon, saying the issue could not be treated like one of mere executive discretion.

On the eve of Eid, two Mumbaikars took to twitter to announce that they were throwing their doors open for Kashmiris who are stranded without money or are unable to connect with their families. Their tweets drew an instant reaction from people, who lauded the gesture and offered assistance to Kashmiris.

Titled Char Rang, the four-day event will stage 13 plays starting with Usne Kaha Tha, Paajeb, Parda, and Chief Ki Dawat on July 29.

For the world she was just an IAS officer who passed away on Monday, but in Ravneet Kaur's death Punjabi theatre lost a mentor.

Filmmakers Indrasis Acharya, Shieladitya Moulik and Arjunn Dutta have teamed up for a foot anthology ‘Three Course Meal’.

PUNE: The unsure athlete from Kashmir, the shy but resolute village boy from UP, the physiotherapist girl from Delhi - they all want to join the actors' course at the FTII here.

NEW DELHI: Continuing with their demand for the removal of Sangeet Natak Akademi (SNA) chairperson Sonal Mansingh, 60 noted artistes met President A P J Abdul Kalam on Thursday with a memorandum.

Indrasis Acharya, Arjunn Dutta, and Shieladitya Moulik have teamed up for a food anthology film 'Three Course Meal' in Hindi.

Delhi's cultural calendar is set to become more musical.

The programme had quiz and contests based on Kashmiri culture

The multifaceted actor-producer Arbaaz Khan is all set to return with a new season of his chat show, 'The Invincibles', which he describes as his way of "ensuring these dreams are never forgotten."

The action-packed thriller series 'Tanaav' is gearing up for its highly anticipated Season 2 return on SonyLIV. Originally an Indian adaptation of the acclaimed Israeli TV series 'Fauda', it is helmed by directors Sudhir Mishra and Sachin Krishn. The series boasts a talented ensemble cast including Manav Vij, Arbaaz Khan, Danish Husain, Ekta Kaul, and others, with a screenplay by Ishan Trivedi and Sudhir Mishra. 'Tanaav' dives into the conflict between India's Special Task Group (STG) and Pakistan-based terrorists in Kashmir, set in 2017. The story revolves around Kabir, an STG veteran brought out of retirement to track down Umar Riaz, whom he believed defeated. Kabir and his team plan an operation at Umar's brother's wedding but encounter unforeseen challenges, pushing them to their limits to capture the elusive fugitive. The first season premiered on November 11, 2022, garnering mixed reviews but praised for its gripping storyline, brisk pace, and authentic portrayal of Kashmiri settings and dialogues.

NEW DELHI: The deferment of Mr Jinnah, a play on the life of Mohammad Ali Jinnah, by Delhi Police on Tuesday has invoked anger amid theatre persons across the city.

Sonam’s getting there... by connecting with female fans

Joram, a survival thriller in which a father is desperately on the run with his three-month-old baby girl

The 16th Apeejay Kolkata Literary Festival (AKLF) was announced at a Park Street bookstore. The event featured Nobel Laureate Abhijit Banerjee, who launched his book *Chhaunk*. The festival, scheduled for January 10-12, 2025, at Allen Park, will host over 120 writers, including prominent figures like Ramachandra Guha, Shobhaa De, and William Dalrymple.

After eminent film personalities, about 100 authors, academicians and artistes expressed solidarity with striking FTII students who are protesting for the last three months against the appointment of TV actor Gajendra Chauhan as chairman.

Bollywood actor Bobby Deol will soon be seen portraying a pivotal character in the upcoming film 'Love Hostel'.