Parineeta

Pradeep Sarkar confirms he'll make biopic on 19th century Bengali thespian and actress Notee Binodini

Pradeep Sarkar says Notee Binodini is a fascinating person, and he has been looking to adapt her story into a film for a while now.

Bimal Roy, the people's filmmaker: Tracing the evolution of his visual aesthetic, depiction of social issues

One can cite Bimal Roy as being instrumental in bridging the gulf between new cinema and that of the post-independence era. The most significant thing he did for Indian cinema, was to keep it Indian.

Shreya Ghoshal on turning down item songs after Chikni Chemeli, pay parity among singers, and changing industry trends

"As a woman, I understand when certain things cross the line and where we need to draw the line," says Shreya Ghoshal, explaining why she did not sing item songs after 'Chikni Chameli'.

Vidya Balan may reunite with Parineeta director Pradeep Sarkar for upcoming film on Noti Binodini

Fourteen years after Parineeta, director Pradeep Sarkar and Vidya Balan may reunite for a film based on Noti Binodini's autobiography, Amar Katha

Sanjay Dutt meets Mamata Banerjee; thanks her for support during his imprisonment

Bollywood actor Sanjay Dutt paid a courtesy visit to West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee at the Nabanna state secretariat in neighbouring Howrah district on Monday.

Vidya Balan: 'We've been brought up to believe that only men can express anger'

Vidya Balan is known for her power-packed and soul-stirring performances but in Srjit Mukherji's Begum Jaan she says she is venting her anger.

Acting is what I live for, don't see myself entering politics: Vidya Balan

As much as Vidya believes in the power of such campaigns, she is more comfortable doing these from outside the circle of politics.

I feel like a Bengali: Vidya Balan

After having shot three films in Kolkata, National Award-winning actress Vidya Balan feels like a Bengali and promises to visit the City of Joy over and over again.

Vidya Balan's 'lavani' is not an item number: Vidhu Vinod Chopra

Vidya and Chopra's association dates back to Parineeta and Lage Raho Munna Bhai, in which she played the lead roles. But this time around, in Ferrari Ki Sawari she would be seen doing her first ever item song.

I don't like big stars much: Vidhu Vinod Chopra

Vidhu Vinod Chopra, one of the most remarkable directors of Indian cinema opens up about his past, says that he is not afraid of scrutiny and neither is he scared of making movies with lesser known stars.