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Govardhan Asrani: Bollywood titan who ‘entertained a nation’ dies aged 84

The actor, whose comic timing defined Hindi cinema through five decades, appeared in more than 300 films

The Independent UK · Oct 21, 2025

Indian filmmaker shunned by cinema establishment wins Cannes grand prize

Payal Kapadia, who won the prestigious Grand Prix, faced disciplinary action by her alma mater and still has a pending case registered against her

The Independent UK · May 28, 2024

“Sunflowers…” by FTII Pune wins top prize at Cannes Film School competition

"Sunflowers Were the First Ones to Know" won the First Prize of La Cinef section of the Cannes festival and a grant of 15,000 euros (approximately Rs 13.5 lakh). Must follow the story on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News · May 24, 2024

Vijay Varma says life came full circle with 'Kaal Koot': I'm on the right side of the law; playing a cop who is after criminals

Vijay Varma says he doesn't believe in standing out and likes to just "disappear into the characters he plays", and his career is a testament to just that. Whether as an abusive husband in "Darlings" or a mild-mannered teacher moonlighting as a serial killer in "Dahaad", Varma's outings as men…

The Times of India · Jul 21, 2023

The Kerala Story to be screened at FTII

The makers of The Kerala Story have announced that a special screening of the movie will be held for the students of Film and Television Institute of India (FTII).

The Hindu · May 20, 2023

Exclusive wedding pictures of Happu Ki Ultan Paltan actress Kamna Pathak and Sandeep Shridhar!

Happu Ki Ultan Paltan lead actress Kamna Pathak tied the knot with her long-time boyfriend Sandeep Shridhar on Thursday with much fanfare in Nagpur. "I am finally getting married to Sandeep (Shridhar). Sandeep, who is an engineer, is an FTII graduate who was last seen in Imtiaz Ali's web series…

The Times of India · Dec 9, 2022

Exclusive! Happu Ki Ultan Paltan actress Kamna Pathak to tie the knot with beau Sandeep Shridhar

Happu Ki Ultan Paltan lead actress Kamna Pathak is all set to tie the knot with her long-time boyfriend today. "I am finally getting married to Sandeep (Shridhar). Sandeep, who is an engineer, is an FTII graduate who was last seen in Imtiaz Ali's web series She. We met during…

The Times of India · Dec 8, 2022

Maharashtra: Woman FTII student found hanging in hostel room, cops suspect suicide

PUNE: A 25-year-old woman student of the screen and acting course at the prestigious Film and Television Institute (FTII) in Maharashtra's Pune was found hanging in her hostel room on Thursday, a police official said.

The Times of India · Sep 1, 2022

FTII stands ground on professor’s suspension over Modi posts despite HC directions

Despite high court directions in March, the Film and Television Institute of India is yet to order an inquiry or reconsider the suspension of a professor who was suspended in 2019 for violating rules, by allegedly criticising the prime minister and the government on social media.

Newslaundry · Aug 19, 2022

Rakesh Bedi: I miss working with Govinda; he has a great sense of timing - Exclusive

With a career spanning more than four decades, Rakesh Bedi is one actor in Bollywood who needs no introduction. After being a popular name in films and television, he is all set to take OTT by storm with his upcoming projects. He will soon be seen in Anand and Pallavi…

The Times of India · Aug 10, 2022