Indian Film Industry

Debashree Mukherjee's Bombay Hustle is a rigorous, empathetic study of the making of the film industry in colonial India

The history of Indian filmmaking, particularly in and around the Bombay film industry, is deeply intertwined with the history and making of modern India. Film historian and media theorist Debashree Mukherjee's 'Bombay Hustle' is an ambitious history of Indian cinema as a history of material practice.

Indian films continue to dominate Chinese box office, from works of Raj Kapoor to Aamir Khan

Following Aamir Khan's meeting with Turkey's First Lady, the RSS mouthpiece Panchjanya accused the actor of forging bonds with "enemy countries", also referring to his widespread appeal in China.

The Naseeruddin Shah interview | 'Writing has been the bane of Hindi movies. We were happy to plagiarise all the time'

In conversation with Firstpost, Naseeruddin Shah opens up about the bane of plagiarism in Hindi cinema, the joy of rediscovering Shakespeare and reciting Faiz in lockdown, and his fear of becoming a liability on his family.

All-male film industry delegation meets Narendra Modi to discuss issues; 'where are the women?' ask Twitterati

There was not a woman in sight in a convention that was supposed to have representatives of the Indian film industry meet Narendra Modi to discuss issues.

Daily Bulletin: President's Rule in J&K from tomorrow; ISRO satellite to launch today; rights groups seek Facebook board overhaul; day's top stories

Today's top stories: Governor's Rule ends in Jammu and Kashmir; Satya Pal Malik recommends President's Rule; MNS chief Raj Thackeray gets bail in 2008 case; ISRO’s new communication satellite to launch today; and more.

Gulzar's life, unpublished poems presented in latest edition of daughter Meghna's Because He Is

While the world knows a lot about the legendary poet-lyricist Gulzar, his daughter Meghna Gulzar's book 'Because He Is' presents him and his life in a never-seen-before way

Padmavati controversy: Film industry plans a 15-minute blackout in support of the film

In the 15-minute blackout in support of Padmavati, all shooting units in Mumbai will put off lights and no shootings will take place, says Indian Films and TV Directors' Association (IFTDA).

Demonetisation: How Bollywood's daily wagers were hit while rest of the industry escaped impact

Subhash Ghai on his long innings in cinema and how he has seen the industry evolve

Subhash Ghai is Bollywood's one of the most well-known filmmakers who has given blockbusters like Kalicharan, Karz, Hero, Karma, Ram Lakhan, Khalnayak and Taal to name a few,

Pahlaj Nihalani sacked: Shyam Benegal, Madhur Bhandarkar praise Prasoon Joshi's inclusion

The Hindi film industry and mediapersons react to Pahlaj Nihalani's exit as CBFC Chief and Prasoon Joshi taking over.