Raj Kapoor: The Architect of Bharat’s Cultural Diplomacy Through Cinema

14 Dec 2024

As India establishes itself as a significant global player, the prominence of its cultural influence—what Harvard political scientist Joseph Nye termed “soft power”—has reached unparalleled heights. Introduced in Nye’s seminal 1990 article in Foreign Policy, soft power encapsulates a nation’s capacity to attract and inspire through its culture, values, and...

National Cinema Day 2024: Watch Movies At Just ₹99, Find Out How And When!

18 Sep 2024

National Cinema Day 2024 is scheduled for Friday, September 20, offering movie lovers the chance to enjoy films at an exceptionally low price of ₹99 per ticket. The Multiplex Association of India (MAI) has collaborated with cinemas across the country to make this special day possible. Over 4,000 cinema halls,...

Aditi Mangaldas On Kathak In Film: ‘Cinema Appropriates From The Stage, Medium And Costumes’

20 Aug 2024

In ancient India, kathakars, or master storytellers, performed mythological tales through dance, known as “katha.” This art form, characterized by graceful movements, expressive mudras, intricate footwork called “Tatkar,” and dramatic spins, originally featured male dancers. Over time, especially during the Mughal era, Kathak evolved under the influence of Persian and...

PVR INOX on track to open 150 screens in 2024: Sanjeev Kumar Bijli

03 Nov 2023

The merger of PVR and INOX saw two of the biggest theatre chains come together to offer the Indian audience the ultimate cinema-viewing experience. Having just opened their new five-screen multiplex in Gurugam, PVR INOX has strengthened its foothold in Haryana with 88 screens. Speaking exclusively to The Daily Guardian,...

Delhi: HC dismisses plea seeking ban on display of images in anti-tobacco ad campaign at cinemas

20 Sep 2023

The Delhi High Court dismissed a petition seeking an order prohibiting the use of graphic imagery in anti-tobacco health spots/advertisements played before and during film screenings in cinema halls, on television, on OTT platforms, and other audio-visual mediums of screening/streaming movies on Wednesday. The Petitioner Divyam Aggarwal, a practising advocate,...

World TV Premiere of ‘K.G.F Chapter 2’ to create waves across the globe

24 May 2023

Bengali TV channels are gearing up to offer an incredible entertainment experience with a range of exciting content. Along with new daily soaps and non-fiction shows, viewers can now enjoy the premieres of blockbuster movies. Recently, the TV premiere of 'Projapoti', starring Mithun Chakraborty and Dev, captivated audiences, and now...

I&B Minister meets with south actors to discuss the Indian film industry

27 Feb 2023

Recently, Union Minister of State for Finance Anurag Thakur met with South Indian actors Chiranjeevi, Nagarjuna, and several other industry veterans on Sunday to discuss the future of the Indian film industry. The meeting was held in Hyderabad and was attended by some of the biggest names in the South...