Suchitra Sen passes away

Last Updated: Friday, January 17, 2014, 09:58

Suchitra Sen, who was undergoing treatment for serious respiratory problems passed away Friday morning.

Indian films to be screened at South African film festival

Last Updated: Thursday, January 16, 2014, 20:23

Some of the best and rarest films in Indian regional languages will be screened at the Indian International Film Festival of South Africa (IIFFSA) from tomorrow.

Suchitra might be released from hospital in a few days

Last Updated: Thursday, January 16, 2014, 20:20

With the condition of ailing actress Suchitra Sen having stabilised, doctors today said she might be released from hospital in the next two to three days for treatment at home.

`Gravity`, `Captain Phillips` lead Cinema Audio Society nominations

Last Updated: Thursday, January 16, 2014, 04:50

The nominations for the 50th Annual CAS Awards saw "Gravity" and "Captain Phillips" leading the race with seven nominations for each.

Krishna Reddy returns, set to direct `Yamaleela` sequel

Last Updated: Wednesday, January 15, 2014, 18:56

Director S.V. Krishna Reddy is back to make a sequel to the 1994 Telugu blockbuster `Yamaleela`.

`Yazh` trendsetter; features Sri Lankan actors, technicians

Last Updated: Wednesday, January 15, 2014, 18:53

Director M.S. Anand`s forthcoming drama `Yazh`, about the forgotten culture of Tamils in Sri Lanka, will be a trendsetter as the film`s cast and crew comprises actors and technicians from the island nation.

Shah Rukh Khan overwhelmed after meeting Mammootty, Mohanlal

Last Updated: Saturday, January 11, 2014, 21:25

Shah Rukh Khan says he was overwhelmed to receive the warm affection of Malayalam superstars Mammootty and Mohanlal at an award show.

Suchitra Sen`s condition critical, fluctuates through Saturday

Last Updated: Saturday, January 11, 2014, 20:43

Bengali screen goddess Suchitra Sen`s condition deteriorated Saturday afternoon, prompting medics to rush emergency measures that stabilised her, a doctor said.

Statue of evergreen actor Prem Nazir to be set up

Last Updated: Thursday, January 9, 2014, 20:57

A life-size statue of Malayalam`s ever-green matinee idol Prem Nazir, who set a record by acting in more than 600 movies, is to be set up here.

French honour for Indian director

Last Updated: Saturday, January 4, 2014, 23:16

The French government has bestowed the prestigious award of "Chevalier des Arts et des Lettres "(Knight of the Order of Arts and Letters)" on Indian actor- director Rahul Vohra (48) for his contribution to cinema and theatre.

Suchitra Sen`s condition worsens, put on ventilator support

Last Updated: Friday, January 3, 2014, 19:41

Iconic Bengali actress Suchitra Sen, under treatment in the critical care unit (CCU) of a nursing home here, has been put under non-invasive ventilator support after her condition deteriorated, a medical bulletin said Friday.