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TIFF 2018: Women filmmakers lead Indian representation, from Rima Das to Ritu Sarin
Fp Staff •While gender inequality may have come to haunt the Venice Film Festival, TIFF 2018 does not seem to have a problem in that department.
Shekhar Kapur wants to return to Indian cinema 24 years after Bandit Queen; says 'our Hindi films try too hard'
•In the late '90s, the 72-year-old director Shekhar Kapur turned to Hollywood and made award-winning films such as Elizabeth and Elizabeth: The Golden Age.
Marathi filmmaker Atul Tapkir found dead in hotel; blames wife, financial loss in Facebook post
Ians •Marathi film producer Atul B Tapkir was found dead at a luxury hotel in Pune on Sunday morning, police said. A post on his Facebook page indicates he was disturbed over the financial loss in filmmaking and a troubled family life
64th National Film Awards 2017 roundup: Regional cinema dominates Hindi films
Ians •The head of the jury Priyadarshan said that while Hindi films were good, regional films fared better at the 64th National Film Awards 2017.
64th National Film Awards 2017: Dominance of Marathi films in winners list isn't a fluke
Menon •The Marathi film industry has always nurtured cinematic gems, and films like Kaasav, Ventilator and Dashakriya winning 2017's top National Awards is proof.
Regional cinema is having its moment in the spotlight; and here's why
Fp Staff •In conversation with Meenakshi Shedde on why regional cinema is doing so well.
Berlinale 2016 winner 'Ottaal', 'Court' and 'Talvar': Firstpost lists the best Indian films of 2015
Anna Mm Vetticad •A compilation of the best Indian films released in 2015 from among those watched by Anna MM Vetticad; it covers fiction features in all languages.
Taking the best of cinema beyond India's metros: Why the Gorakhpur Film Festival matters
Fp Staff •The latest edition of the Gorakhpur Film Festival is will held this weekend.
What I don't understand I can't do: Karan Johar on producing regional cinema
Fp Archives •Bollywood filmmaker Karan Johar said that regional cinema is not his cup of tea because he doesn't understand the dynamics involved in vernacular movies.
Shweta Basu Prasad 'scandal': What makes social media rally behind this candid actress
Saye Sekhar •Ever since her arrest, Shweta has been trending on the internet and she is getting vocal support from several corners.