Sandeep Modi to Zoya Akhtar - Fearless, Popular Directors Making Waves On OTT Platforms
With the growing popularity of OTT shows, it has become excessively important for creators to deliver shows that keeps the audience on their tenterhooks.
Jul 10, 2023, 20:12 PM IST
Reality is cautionary, not scary: Deepa Mehta
Mehta, the creative executive producer and one of the three directors behind the series, says most dystopian films she has seen recently are extremely real.
Jun 14, 2019, 19:45 PM IST
'Fire' to 'Made In Heaven': Shabana lauds change
From 1996 when her film "Fire" showcased a homosexual relationship to 2019 when a web series like "Made In Heaven" has tackled the LGBTQ subject with deft, veteran actress Shabana Azmi has witnessed a change worth applauding.
Mar 17, 2019, 13:39 PM IST
Deepa Mehta to be feted with Lifetime Achievement Award
The Canadian Screen Awards are awards given annually by the Academy of Canadian Cinema and Television.
Feb 08, 2019, 20:44 PM IST
The rise of stories on lesbians casts shine on Indian screens
It is a new and sexually liberated India, say those bringing lesbian stories to the screen.
Feb 07, 2019, 18:02 PM IST
Huma Qureshi 'over the moon' to be directed by Deepa Mehta
Actress Huma Qureshi can't contain her excitement about being directed by acclaimed filmmaker Deepa Mehta for the "Leila" web series.
Nov 10, 2018, 14:47 PM IST
Artistes will always fight for freedom of expression, says Deepa Mehta
Indo-Canadian filmmaker Deepa Mehta swears by Tony Morrison's famous quote, "All art is political" and says artistes across the world will always fight for freedom of expression, trying not to succumb to "self-censorship."
Sep 11, 2018, 20:45 PM IST
'Soorma' vs 'Sanju': Why do films on anti-heroes attract larger crowds?
For all its flaws, Reema Kagti's "Gold" must be applauded in the loudest possible way, for bringing to the screen lives of unsung heroes involved in a sport that lacks the glamorous appeal of cricket and football.
Aug 18, 2018, 14:39 PM IST
As Padmavati row rages, let's remember the film that had to be shot in secret
The filmmakers had to continue shooting in a different country.
Dec 02, 2017, 16:05 PM IST
Sharmila Tagore, Deepa Mehta among Oscar Academy's new members
Veteran actress Sharmila Tagore, "Slumdog Millionaire" star Freida Pinto and director Deepa Mehta feature among Indian-origin film personalities invited by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences to be part of its new class of members.
Jun 30, 2016, 17:46 PM IST
I explored women in every situation: Deepa Mehta
Her 1996 controversial film "Fire" has recently cemented a place at the top 10 female content film by British Film Institute.
Nov 20, 2015, 19:06 PM IST
What's the right length?: Shabana Azmi on Bond censorship
Shabana Azmi today said that the censor board's decision to shorten the kissing scenes in James Bond movie "Spectre" was arbitrary
Nov 20, 2015, 16:25 PM IST
Growing intolerance cause for concern: Shabana Azmi
Shabana Azmi said the growing intolerance in the country was a worrying factor
Nov 20, 2015, 16:22 PM IST
People don't take a stand in Bollywood: Nandita Das
Nandita Das feels people in Bollywood still shy away from voicing opinion
Nov 20, 2015, 16:04 PM IST
