By Rashita Sahni | 25-Feb-2021

We are not bringing censorship to films on OTT: Minister of Information and Broadcasting Prakash Javadekar

On November 11, it was announced that online news portals and content providers such as Netflix, Amazon Prime and other OTT platforms will operate under the Information and Broadcasting ministry. However, now in a.....

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By Tanmayi Savadi | 01-Feb-2021

'I&B Ministry to issue guidelines for OTT platforms,' says Union Minister Prakash Javadekar amid Tandav row

Saif Ali Khan's recently released web series, Tandav, stirred a major controversy. Saif, actor Mohd. Zeeshan Ayyub along with director Ali Abbas Zafar and producers of the show landed in hot.....

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By Vandana Srivastawa | 16-Dec-2020

Taapsee shares a glimpse of her grueling training for ‘Rashmi Rocket’; Shraddha and Sonu Sood are PETA India’s hottest vegetarians; India to host Global Film Summit in 2021

The Hindi film industry is buzzing with excitement with shoots resuming and actors returning to sets. After months of quiet, finally there are some happenings in tinseltown. Here’s what’s making.....

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By Vandana Srivastawa | 29-Sep-2020

Shekhar Kapur appointed as President of FTII Society and the Chairman of Governing Council

Acclaimed filmmaker Shekhar Kapur has been appointed as the new President of Film and Television Institute of India Society (FTII Society) and the Chairman of FTII Governing Council. The ministry.....

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By Vandana Srivastawa | 24-Sep-2020

International Film Festival of India (IFFI) postponed to 2021, in the wake of Coronavirus pandemic

The 51st edition of the International Film Festival of India (IFFI) which was scheduled to start from November 20 in Goa has been postponed to next year in the wake.....

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By IANS | 22-Aug-2020

Film, TV production activities to resume with SOP: I&B Minister Prakash Javadekar announces guidelines under ‘contact minimisation’ principle

Union Information and Broadcasting Minister Prakash Javadekar on Sunday announced the reopening of the film and TV production industry that has been shut for several months since March due to.....

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By IANS | 07-Jul-2020

Government hints at incentives for resumption of film and TV production to accelerate the restart of filmmaking

Union Minister for Information and Broadcasting Prakash Javadekar has announced that the government will soon issue Standard Operating Procedures to boost resumption of film production, at a time when the.....

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By Tanmayi Savadi | 02-Jun-2020

'Theatres in India to reopen only after reviewing Coronavirus status in June': Union Minister of I&B Prakash Javadekar

After two months of lockdown due to the Coronavirus outbreak, the Maharashtra Government finally permitted shoots of films and television shows to resume in the first phase of relaxation. However,.....

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By Tanmayi Savadi | 20-Nov-2019

IIFI 2019: 'I consider Rajinikanth as a member of my family,' says Amitabh Bachchan; Karan Johar turns host for the opening ceremony

The prestigious awards function International Film Festival of India (IIFI) returned with its 50th edition in Goa on Wednesday and took off a starry beginning with the who's who of cinema.....

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By IANS | 01-Nov-2019

Rajinikanth to be felicitated with Icon of Golden Jubilee award at International Film Festival of India 2019

Megastar Rajinikanth will be honoured with the Icon of Golden Jubilee award and French actress Isabelle Huppert will receive the lifetime achievement award for foreign artiste at the 50th edition.....

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By IANS | 24-Sep-2019

Abhishek Bachchan is a ‘proud son’ as Amitabh Bachchan is named Dadasaheb Phalke awardee

Abhishek Bachchan is "overjoyed" with the announcement that his father Amitabh Bachchan is being honoured with the Dada Saheb Phalke award, the highest honour in the field of cinema in.....

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By Vandana Srivastawa | 24-Sep-2019

Amitabh Bachchan to be conferred upon with Dada Saheb Phalke Award

Megastar Amitabh Bachchan has been selected for the Dadasaheb Phalke Award as announced by Union Minister Prakash Javadekar today. Dada Saheb Phalke Award is India’s highest award in cinema. It.....

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