“What excites me most about this festival is the pool of remarkable directors that are actively participant in it – Chandrakant Kulkarni, Jayprad Desai, Dnyanesh Zoting and now Sunil Sukthankar, who is the festival director – with whom it will truly be an artistic exchange of the crafts of filmmaking,” the 60-year-old director said.
Read MoreThe Yogi government is transforming illegal markets and congested areas in Varanasi into air-conditioned gaming zones for children. The space under the Kakarmatta flyover will feature parks, parking facilities, and sculptures showcasing Kashi’s heritage. This initiative aims to repurpose underutilized spaces for public benefit and is expected to be completed by September end.
Read MoreArnold Schwarzenegger, famous for motivating many in the 80s, admired Malayalam actor Abu Salim’s physique. At the audio launch of Shankar’s film ‘I’ in Madras, Abu met Arnold with assistance from stunt choreographer Besant Ravi. Arnold praised his physique and advised avoiding steroids for bodybuilding. They had a short conversation about fitness before taking...
Read MoreChamoli Police have reopened the Badrinath National Highway near Chatwapipal after clearing debris that had blocked the road. The highway has faced several blockages recently due to heavy rainfall and landslides. The India Meteorological Department predicts more isolated heavy rainfall in Uttarakhand from September 25-27, potentially causing further disruptions.
Read MoreShikhar Dhawan retired from international and domestic cricket in August due to a lack of motivation for domestic play. The former India opener played 34 Tests, 167 ODIs, and 68 T20Is. Dhawan expressed satisfaction with his career achievements and praised current India captain Rohit Sharma’s leadership abilities.
Read More‘Devara Part 1,’ directed by Kortala Siva and starring Jr NTR, Saif Ali Khan, and Janhvi Kapoor, hits theatres tomorrow. With music composed by Anirudh Ravichander, the film is expected to earn over Rs 100 crore on its opening day. It will be released in multiple languages including Telugu, Tamil, Hindi, and Kannada.
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