Shibasish Sarkar

Bollywood actress Alia Bhatt, who made an appearance at the ongoing Cannes Film Festival, has given her nod to the song "Maskara" from the upcoming film "Main Vaapas Aaunga."

Just in: The enchanting new track 'Maskara' from Imtiaz Ali's upcoming film 'Main Vaapas Aaunga' features fresh talents Sharvari and Vedang Raina. Crafted by the legendary AR Rahman with thought-provoking lyrics from Irshad Kamil, early reactions are mixed—listeners are enchanted by Vedang's singing, yet there are some opinions on the romantic pair's dynamic and style.

Filmmaker Imtiaz Ali, promoting his upcoming film 'Main Vapas Aaunga', emphasizes learning from history to avoid repeating mistakes. He believes artists have a role in bringing hope and highlighting silver linings through stories that connect with the heart. The film itself is a simple story about the Partition era, remembered 78 years later.

Main Vaapas Aaunga: Diljit Dosanjh reunites with Imtiaz Ali post-Chamkila for nostalgic romance with Vedang Raina, Sharvari Wagh, Naseeruddin Shah. BTS of A.R. Rahman’s Partition-inspired Kya Kamaal Hai (with Irshad Kamil) out; posters show Sharvari cycling, Diljit serene. Theatres June 12, 2026.

A delegation of the Producers Guild of India (PGI) met the president of Spain, Pedro Sanchez, during his recent visit to Mumbai.

A day after the controversy over the release of movie Singham, Reliance Big Entertainment and the main team of the film have tendered an apology to Kannadigas.

'Sooryavanshi' and '’83' will be the first two films to arrive’ Shibasish Sarkar confident that hunger for big films will increase after six months; says it’s best to wait

Producer Shibasish Sarkar, known for backing films like ‘The Girl On The Train’ and ‘Viceroy’s House’ was unanimously elected as President of the Producers Guild of India at the first meeting of its newly constituted Guild Council of Management.

Ajay Devgn's Diwali release 'Shivaay', that has become talking point for its action sequences, will not only have a wide release in India, but will also open in 60 countries simultaneously.

Do you remember the last time you stepped into a movie theatre? The smell of fresh popcorn and the experience of watching your favourite stars cannot be substituted by the current platform of streaming movies. While theatres in India stay shut, world over film lovers are looking at other options to watch a movie - open-air theatres.

Writer Tushar Hiranandani whose repertoire boasts of films like Dishoom, Ek Villain, ABCD 2 and Grand Masti, is now gearing up for his directorial debut.

On Thursday, after the makers of the Amitabh Bachchan and Ayushmann Khurranastarrer 'Gulabo Sitabo' announced a digital release for their film, given the looming uncertainty over theatres reopening, the multiplex chain made its displeasure clear, calling the decision "alarming and disconcerting".

As per the Mirror report, Akshay Kumar's film has now been pushed to 2021 while Ranveer Singh's sports drama '83 will be releasing on Christmas this year. Reliance Entertainment CEO Shibasish Sarkar told the daily, ''We definitely don’t want to change the date of 83 for Sooryavanshi. The sport drama is still slated to release on Christmas. We have to decide on the new date of Sooryavanshi with the director and actor, but the film should release between January and March."

The Producers Guild of India has condemned the West Bengal government's order of ban on 'The Kerala Story'. According to the Guild of India on Tuesday only the Central Board of Film Certification which film should be released and which one should be banned.

Arjun Kapoor and Parineeti Chopra shake a leg at the launch of 'Proper Patola'.

The state government allows free filming on government land to support filmmakers. The streamlined process and fixed charges aim to boost efficiency and attract filmmakers, potentially heralding a new era for Marathi cinema and enhancing tourism in Maharashtra.

Theatre owners, distributors and filmmakers talk about the road ahead

The unexpected pandemic and subsequent lockdown has hit the entertainment industry hard. Even though the theatres have now reopened and are running with 50 per cent occupancy, the few films that did release in the theatres didn't register encouraging numbers. Hence, film producers are understandably scared to take a gamble with their big-ticket releases by opting for a theatrical run.

Ranveer Singh is all set to entertain fans as Kapil Dev in '83, a film that chronicles Team India's prestigious Cricket World Cup win in 1983. The film was to hit the screens in April 2020 but the pandemic pushed the release date ahead by more than a year. The makers of ’83 recently announced that the film will now hit theatres only on June 4.

Akshay Kumar and Arshad Warsi's 'Jolly LLB 3' is a box office success, crossing ₹50 crore in its first three days. The film witnessed significant growth over the weekend, with Sunday's collections reaching ₹21 crore. Akshay Kumar acknowledged the audience's love, emphasizing its importance. Shibasish Sarkar praised the film's organic growth and absence of unfair practices, congratulating the team.

Imtiaz Ali is all geared up to share his take on love in modern times with a dash of nostalgia. Ali’s next, Love Aaj Kal, offers a contemporary and relatable portrayal of two couples from different times. As the narrative unfolds, they interact to learn (or perhaps unlearn) from each other the different facets of love, commitment and relationships.

Film industry experts talk about their reactions and thoughts on the Government's efforts to improve the Cinematograph Act.

Bollywood actor Saif Ali Khan has wrapped up the 19-day filming schedule in Lucknow for the upcoming film ‘Vikram Vedha’, which also stars Hrithik Roshan.

Says an ebullient Kabir Khan as he wraps up a three-month shoot for his Ranveer Singh-starrer in London, bang on schedule.

Big-ticket films gear up for a theatrical run...The I&B Ministry has permitted cinemas to work to full capacity. Will this help bring more films and the audience back to theatres? BT reports...

The stage was about to be set for Hrithik Roshan and Saif Ali Khan's 'Vikram Vedha' in Mumbai's Film City. The material had reached. The artisans had been hired. But the lights have now been dimmed.