Prashant Singh

Small screen’s big leap of faith: Shooting for some TV shows resumes,

Amid discussion around TV shows going on floors, FWICE, CINTAA and IFTPC, have decided to start working from June 25 onwards. Shows such Pyar ki Luka Chuppi and Shakti.. Astitva Ke Ehsaas K, that went on floors on June 23 will also continue shooting.

Bang-bang: gangster dramas all set to fire up the silver screen!

As filmmaker Sanjay Gupta readies to wrap up work on Mumbai Saga, we take a look at how multiple gangster/underworld films are in various stages of production right now

Big screen magic: Boney Kapoor sticks to the 70mm experience

The producer says that in his 40-year-long career, he has always had his films release in a theatre, and he does not intend to change that practice with his three upcoming films.

No desi show in Chinese theatres?

As the ‘boycott China’ chorus grows in the wake of 20 Indian soldiers losing lives in a violent clash with Chinese army, we take a look at what’s at stake for Hindi films in China, and if the ‘lucrative’ market can be totally skipped 

Lockdown woes: Shoojit Sircar lends a helping hand to a horse-cart puller!

The Lucknow-based horse-cart puller, Jumman Khan, who features in one of the scenes of Gulabo Sitabo, and was facing difficulties due to the lockdown, has received assistance from filmmaker Shoojit Sircar.

Starry plans: movies, popcorn and lots of bliss!

As India looks ahead to ‘unlocking’ itself after the lockdown period, we talk to Arjun Kapoor, Kiara Advani and Rajkummar Rao about their ‘big screen’ plans 

Teaming up with Akshay Kumar? Not yet, says Sanjay Gupta!

Although talks suggest that the Shootout director has narrated a script to the superstar during the lockdown, Sanjay Gupta refutes the rumours

First half: A clear damp squib

As the first half of 2020 looks set to end on a disappointing note for cinemas, we take a look at how the situation has been disastrous as compared to the past years

Supreme reign: Gods continue to top TRP charts!

The reruns of Ramayan and Mahabharat topped the TRP charts at the start of the lockdown, and even now, the ‘religious reign’ continues with Shri Krishna being the most watched TV show for the second consecutive week

At times, I don’t even realise which day or date it is: Kriti Sanon

The actor says she was ‘really chilling’ at the start of the lockdown but adds that she now misses ‘being on the sets and going through her normal routine’

Status report: No new film, TV shows yet!

Although the showbiz world has got permissions to restart work, insiders maintain fresh film and TV projects will be on hold for some time now

As showbiz world readies to get back to work, production costs set to rise!

Adhering to government’s detailed guidelines is likely to increase film/TV production costs by about 15 per cent; experts call them ‘necessary expenses’

I’ve a simple mantra: I must do one good deed every day, says Farah Khan

The filmmaker, who has gone out of the way to ‘help the needy’ during the ongoing lockdown, says she will ‘continue to do whatever is within my capacity’.

Legendary film-maker Basu Chatterjee passes away at 93

Work in pause mode: a triple whammy for Boney Kapoor!

Three of his films, including Maidaan, a Tamil and Telugu project each, are stuck due to lockdown. Boney Kapoor says he hopes to complete them as soon as shoots restart.

Post-lockdown plans: silver screen to brighten up soon?

With the reopening of cinemas halls not featuring in government’s unlock 1.0 plans, we talk to experts about how the future is likely to pan out.

An elixir of sorts: cricketers pad up to hit the field!

As India-Australia series looks set to kick off this year, besides the talk around IPL 2020, we take a look at how cricket may bring in the excitement to the economy and people in general

Set-ting up for a new start!

As multiple movie sets get dismantled due to no shoots and monsoon threat, we find out if moving out of India or Mumbai can be an option for filmmakers

Showing the way!

As Akshay Kumar gets back to work, for an ad film, with all the precautions, we ask filmmakers, experts if this is going to be the ‘new normal’.

Kaam toh hota rahega, people’s safety is very important: Vicky Kaushal

The Uri: The Surgical Strike (2019) actor says he ‘misses being on the sets’ but adds he is happy that none of his films are stuck due to the pandemic

Lights, camera, action time again, as B-Town looks to get back at work

As Maharashtra CM Uddhav Thackeray asks entertainment industry to prepare plan to restart work, we chat with filmmakers to find out what could be the way forward

No one has the right to hurt, hit you: Kriti Sanon on domestic violence

In the wake of rising domestic violence cases during the lockdown, the actor says she realises that women are ‘scared to take a big step’ but adds that things ‘need to change’

No one had imagined that the world will come to a standstill: Kiara Advani

The actor, who calls herself a ‘home person’, says she doesn’t feel ‘stuck at home’ but admits that she misses ‘going on the sets’

Now showing at the box office: a mad rush for festive weekends?

After a dull first half of 2020 due to Covid-19 pandemic/lockdown, a number of filmmakers are now apparently eying the big Dussehra, Diwali and Christmas weekends. We talk to filmmakers, experts about the same

Sanjay Gupta’s work status during the lockdown? He is on an overdrive!

As India moves into lockdown 4.0, filmmaker Sanjay Gupta is working on the post production of his next, Mumbai Saga from his Khandala home, besides finalising a couple of scripts

Now showing: On your cellphones!

As Gulabo Sitabo and Shakuntala Devi get set to release officially on an OTT platform and a number of others reportedly going the same way, we talk to industry experts, actors about the same

Film report card: The way forward!

As talks start about Bollywood getting back to work post lockdown, we take a look at how things have been planned, and what films are waiting in line

We’ve to come out as better human beings: Arjun Kapoor

The actor says that in these testing times, one should enjoy and embrace the finer things of life

Lockdown effect: Actors work from home

As India readies to complete nearly 50 days in lockdown mode, actors have now started to shoot content on their own, from within the confines of home

Hollywood: Winning streak stopped in tracks

Of late, Hollywood films have been doing exceedingly well in India but due to Covid-19 pandemic, things are likely to come to a screeching halt this year