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Still the same boy from ‘Aaja Ve’: Rajkummar Rao on his journey since Sona Mohapatra’s 2006 song

Still the same boy from ‘Aaja Ve’: Rajkummar Rao on his journey since Sona Mohapatra’s 2006 song

Still the same boy from ‘Aaja Ve’: Rajkummar Rao on his journey since Sona Mohapatra’s 2006 song
Published on May 08, 2025 04:18 PM IST
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FTII Pune granted university status: Education Ministry

FTII, which functions under the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, is renowned both nationally and internationally for its contributions to the fields of film and television education

While a proposal to designate FTII as a centre of excellence was initially made by former Information and Broadcasting Minister Prakash Javadekar in 2014, the plan did not materialise at the time. (HT)
Published on Apr 24, 2025 06:36 AM IST

Pohela Boishakh| Sayani Gupta recalls FTII celebration: We'd collect fund for…

On Pohela Boishakh today, actor Sayani Gupta talks about the day's significance as she reminisces her days of celebrating Bengali New Year in FTII

Sayani Gupta on Pohela Boishakh(Photo: Instagram)
Updated on Apr 15, 2025 10:13 AM IST
ByAkash Bhatnagar

Feel proud I was chairman when Payal Kapadia was studying at FTII: Gajendra Chauhan

Feel proud I was chairman when Payal Kapadia was studying at FTII: Gajendra Chauhan

Feel proud I was chairman when Payal Kapadia was studying at FTII: Gajendra Chauhan
Published on May 28, 2024 07:31 PM IST
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We have our own vocabulary in cinema: Cannes winner Payal Kapadia

We have our own vocabulary in cinema: Cannes winner Payal Kapadia

We have our own vocabulary in cinema: Cannes winner Payal Kapadia
Published on May 28, 2024 06:49 PM IST
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All We Imagine As Light's Payal Kapadia says FTII is an important space

Payal Kapadia's All We Imagine As Light was the first film in three decades to enter the Main Competition section at the Cannes Film Festival.

Payal Kapadia, winner of the grand prize for 'All We Imagine as Light,' poses for photographers during the photo call following the awards ceremony at the 77th international film festival, Cannes, southern France, Saturday, May 25, 2024. (Photo by Scott A Garfitt/Invision/AP/PTI)(AP05_26_2024_000233B)(AP)
Published on May 27, 2024 06:25 PM IST

Payal Kapadia, on a warpath with FTII, earns praise from them for Cannes win

Payal Kapadia, who was warpath with FTII, earns praise from her alma mater for Cannes win

Payal Kapadia, who was warpath with FTII, earns praise from her alma mater for Cannes win
Published on May 27, 2024 08:33 AM IST
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Despite her success at Cannes, Payal Kapadia faces challenges back home

Payal, a former film direction student at FTII from 2015 to 2018, became the first Indian filmmaker to win the Grand Prix award

Director Payal Kapadia, Grand Prix award winner for the film
Updated on May 27, 2024 09:51 AM IST
ByYogesh Joshi 

Ali Fazal slams FTII for celebrating Payal Kapadia's Cannes win: ‘Just don’t'

Back in 2015, the Film & Television Institute of India (FTII) took disciplinary action against its student Payal Kapadia for leading a student protest.

Ali Fazal slams FTII for celebrating Payal Kapadia's Cannes win
Published on May 26, 2024 03:47 PM IST
ByDevansh Sharma

Payal Kapadia's journey from protesting against FTII to winning Grand Prix

Payal Kapadia, whose film All We Imagine As Light won the Grand Prix at Cannes Film Festival, was once penalised for protesting against her alma mater, FTII.

Payal Kapadia won the Grand Prix for her film All We Imagine As Light at the Cannes Film Festival
Published on May 26, 2024 02:55 PM IST
ByDevansh Sharma

FTII students’ film wins prestigious Cannes La Cinef award

“Sunflowers were the first ones to know”, the film made by the students of FTII, wins the La Cinef Award at the 77th Cannes Film Festival on Thursday

“Sunflowers were the first ones to know”, the film made by the students of FTII, including Chidananda S Naik (in pic), wins the La Cinef Award at the 77th Cannes Film Festival on Thursday. (HT)
Updated on May 25, 2024 07:42 AM IST

FTII Admission 2024: Application for TV wing's certificate courses ends soon

Eligible and interested candidates can apply for it on the official website of the institute, ftii.ac.in.

FTII Admission 2024: Application for TV wing's certificate courses ends soon (Representational image)(Unsplash)
Published on Feb 04, 2024 10:19 AM IST

Group clashes with FTII students over banners decrying Babri Masjid demolition

According to officials, a group of people barged into the FTII campus on Tuesday at around 1.30 pm and engaged in a physical altercation with the students who had put up the banner

The banner was put up near the Wisdom Tree following the consecration of the Ram Janmabhoomi Temple in Ayodhya on Monday. (HT PHOTO)
Updated on Jan 24, 2024 07:26 AM IST

FTII Admission: Apply for Direction, Cinematography, editing, other courses

FTII is inviting online applications for various postgraduate certificate courses in television.

FTII Admission: Apply for Direction, Cinematography, editing, other courses (HT FILE)
Published on Jan 21, 2024 01:04 PM IST

A star is reborn: Anupuma Chopra on Kareena Kapoor Khan

The actor is sidestepping glamour, to play women driven by grief and desperation. It’s a far cry from Poo and an exciting new direction for her, Chopra says.

Kareena Kapoor Khan plays a detective grappling with personal tragedy, in her new film, The Buckingham Murders.
Updated on Nov 10, 2023 08:05 PM IST

FTII head Madhavan interacts with students’ body

The student representatives urged Madhavan to make frequent visits to the institute to have regular interactions with the FTII community

R Madhavan, the newly appointed chairman of the Film and Television Institute of India (FTII), met Mankap Nokwoham, president, FTII Students’ Association, and its general secretary Sayantan Chakrabarti at the campus on Thursday. (HT PHOTO)
Updated on Oct 07, 2023 05:38 AM IST
ByGayatri Vajpeyee

After National Award win, R Madhavan replaces Shekhar Kapur as FTII President

Information & Broadcasting Minister Anurag Thakur announced R Madhavan as the new president of Film & Television Institute of India, Pune.

R Madhavan replaces Shekhar Kapur as FTII President
Published on Sep 01, 2023 08:21 PM IST

Day 6: Hunger strike by students continues at FTII

According to the FTII Students Association, five students from the 2020 batch were expelled from the institute without prior notice

The hunger strike called by the students of the Film and Television Institute of India (FTII) continued on day six. (HT FILE PHOTO)
Updated on May 20, 2023 10:13 PM IST
ByGayatri Vajpeyee

FTII students protest against special screening of The Kerala Story

The students also chanted slogans and showcased banners saying FTII rejects RSS propaganda, and that the institute is not the place to spit out community venom

Film and Television Institute of India (FTII) students protest against special screening of The Kerala Story amid heavy police security on Saturday. (Rahul Raut/HT PHOTO)
Updated on May 20, 2023 10:10 PM IST
ByGayatri Vajpeyee

FTII student on hunger strike hospitalised

Two additional students from the 2020 batch have joined the protest, but no one from the administration has visited the demonstrating students

Medical professionals at the protest site at FTII in Pune. (HT PHOTO)
Updated on May 19, 2023 11:40 PM IST

We have not expelled any student, says FTII administration

FTII denies expelling any 2020 batch student, clarifies that one student with low credits and attendance was asked to repeat a semester. Students continue hunger strike.

Students of the Film and Television Institute of India (FTII), 2020 batch undertook an indefinite hunger strike on Monday (HT PHOTO)
Updated on May 16, 2023 11:51 PM IST

Pune FTII students go on indefinite hunger strike

The institute, according to the students association, cited multiple reasons ranging from lack of credits to lack of attendance for expulsion

Students of the Film and Television Institute of India (FTII), 2020 batch, have undertaken an indefinite hunger strike (HT PHOTO)
Updated on May 16, 2023 12:27 AM IST

Alok Arora: I never feel insecure about not being able to find work

Actor Alok Arora believes in staying unfazed by challenges in the industry and never taking rejections to heart, which has made him confident about his craft. He says he was never embarrassed about taking up small roles and enjoyed working with people who love cinema. Arora is currently busy deciding his next project on OTT and shooting for an untitled film.

Alok Arora
Updated on May 06, 2023 06:38 PM IST
ByS Farah Rizvi

FTII JET admit card 2023 released at applyadmission.net, get link here

FTII JET admit card 2023 releasing today March 11, 2023.

FTII JET admit card 2023 released at applyadmission.net
Published on Mar 11, 2023 01:53 PM IST

FTII JET 2023: Registration begins at ftii.ac.in, check details here

FTII, Pune and SRFTI, Kolkata have started the registration process for JET 2022-2023.

FTII JET 2023: Registration begins at ftii.ac.in,
Published on Feb 03, 2023 08:00 PM IST

SC tells FTII to allow colour-blind students to pursue all courses

A bench led by justice Sanjay Kishan Kaul directed FTII to grant admission to colour-blind candidates in all 12 courses, and help them with assistants wherever required.

At present, colour-blind candidates are not eligible for admission in six out of the 12 courses offered at FTII. (HT file photo)
Updated on Apr 13, 2022 02:25 AM IST

FTII JET admit card 2021 released at ftii.ac.in, here's how to get hall ticket

FTII JET admit card 2021: Film and Television Institute of India (FTII), Pune on Wednesday released the admit cards of the Joint Entrance Test (JET) 2021.

FTII JET admit card 2021: Candidates can download their FTII JET admit cards from the official website of FTII at ftii.ac.in.(ftii.ac.in)
Published on Dec 09, 2021 03:58 PM IST

Colour blind student challenges admission denial by FTII

On Tuesday, Ashutosh Kumar, 35, convinced the Supreme Court to consider whether he should be barred from admission to the prestigious Film and Television Institute of India (FTII) just because he is colour blind.

SC has decided to review of FTII’s admission criteria with respect to colour blind candidates, especially after taking into account the advancement in technology as well as medical science. (HT file photo)
Published on Dec 01, 2021 12:42 AM IST
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