Mani Kaul

Director Mani Kaul, whose films such as Uski Roti, Ashad Ka Ek Din and Duvidha are signposts in offbeat Indian cinema, succumbed to cancer at his Gurgaon residence on Wednesday. He was 68.

Noted filmmaker Mani Kaul, who was considered one of the pioneers of new Indian cinema, died here on Wednesday after prolonged illness.

Actor Ayub Khan-Din, who played Mani Kaul’s ‘Idiot’, pays tribute to the filmmaker

Film-maker Mani Kaul, who had been battling cancer, passed away at his residence in Gurgaon early on Wednesday.

It was an emotional meeting for all those who came to pay their tribute to filmmaker Mani Kaul on Saturday evening.

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As a tribute to Mani Kaul, Taj Enlighten Film Society's Naya Cinema Festival is screening two of his most revered movies as a homage -his first film Uski Roti and his third directorial, Duvidha

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As a tribute to the celebrated filmmaker, the late Mani Kaul, Taj Enlighten Film Society’s Naya Cinema Festival is screening two of his most revered movies as a homage -his first film Uski Roti (1969) and his third directorial, Duvidha (1973).

It’s pointless talking about the enormous contribution of Bengal to the world of cinema. Satyajit Ray “happened” to an entire generation of filmmakers across the world map.

A pioneer of Indian new wave cinema, Mani Kaul was also an alumnus of the Film and Television Institute of India (FTII). The illustrious filmmaker, who passed away on Wednesday at the age of 66, was remembered during a condolence meet at the FTII on Wednesday evening.

Director Mani Kaul, whose films such as Uski Roti, Ashad Ka Ek Din and Duvidha are signposts in off-beat Indian cinema, succumbed to cancer at his Gurgaon residence on Wednesday. He was 68.

FTII alumnus Gurvinder Singh’s film Anhe Ghore Da Daan (Alms for the Blind Horse) won three National Awards -- Best director, Best Punjabi film and Best cinematography -- last year. The film, which had the late Mani Kaul as its creative producer, is based on a novel by the same name by Punjabi writer Gurdial Singh. The movie, which was recently shown at the Habitat Film Festival, has won critical acclaim for its portrayal of a Punjabi village, the depiction of caste issues and the craft of its visual narrative. Singh spoke to TOI about the making of the film and about working and researching in Punjab.

Entertainment Society of Goa is organizing a film festival 'Cinema Out of the Box' in collaboration with Directorate of Film Festivals and National Film Archive of India, from June 14 to 18.

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Superstar Shah Rukh Khan's lesser known mini series-turned-film 'Ahamaq' will be screened at the upcoming Jio MAMI Mumbai Film Festival here.

Tribute will be paid to cinematic legends Shammi Kapoor, M.F Hussain and Mani Kaul. Lifetime achievement to be conferred on Gulzar. Prize money of USD 200,000 to be awarded for competition sections.

Beginning June 28-30 a retrospective of Indian cinema and video titled ‘Hundreds Years of Experimentation (1913-2013)’ will be held at FD Zone Films Division, Mumbai.

A viral video shows Shah Rukh Khan co-hosting a New Year's Eve show on Doordarshan in his early career. Before gaining fame in films, Khan appeared in several television shows including Fauji, Circus, and Idiot. He was compared to Dilip Kumar for his appearance and acting style but initially believed he wasn't good enough for film acting. Kumar Sanu, who was popular in the 1990s, was also introduced by Khan in the video. Kumar Sanu is currently a judge on Indian Idol 14.

The film will be screened in Bangalore tomorrow

Films like 'Aval Oru Thodar Kathai', 'Iru Kodukal' and 'Maro Charithra' by Balachander, all being digitised by NFAI currently, will be screened.

The film is set in a village in the outskirts of Bathinda city where villagers work in the fields of the local landlord.

The Film and Television Institute of India (FTII) started a 10-day film appreciation course at Jaipur, Rajasthan, this week, according to a release from FTII in Pune. 86 participants are taking part on the course. who are from ten states.

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The state capital, which is at present dancing to the tunes of a number of dance and music festivals, is all set to host a film festival.

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