Dholakia's next to have reference to Nandigram

Dholakia's next to have reference to Nandigram Mumbai: Director Rahul Dholakia, who is known for his socio-political thrillers Parzania (2005) and Lamhaa: The Untold Story of Kashmir (2010) is now set to write a courtroom drama Kanoon, which has a close reference to the 2007 Nandigram massacre related to land takeover in West Bengal. "It has a close reference to the Nandigram issue. It's a courtroom drama on corporate crime. Actually, it shows how common poor people...
09:15 AM, May 26, 2011

Masand: 'Lamhaa' is not in good shape

Masand: 'Lamhaa' is not in good shape Lamhaa may have its heart in the right place but it's hard to figure out where the film is heading. ...
12:50 AM, Jul 17, 2010

Not mocking Aishwarya Rai in 'Lamhaa': Dholakia

Not mocking Aishwarya Rai in 'Lamhaa': Dholakia The comment is not a slur or an attack on the actress in any way, clarify the film's makers ...
04:35 PM, Jul 12, 2010

Not mocking Aishwarya Rai in 'Lamhaa': Dholakia

Not mocking Aishwarya Rai in 'Lamhaa': Dholakia The comment is not a slur or an attack on the actress in any way, clarify the film's makers ...
04:35 PM, Jul 12, 2010

'Censors have multiple standards'

'Censors have multiple standards' Director Rahul Dholakia is facing trouble getting a film certificate for 'Lamhaa' ...
04:35 PM, Jun 26, 2010
LIGHTS CAMERA POLITICS: Films on Politics

LIGHTS CAMERA POLITICS: Films on Politics

Filmmakers Prakash Jha, Shyam Benegal, Sudhir Mishra and Dibakar Banerjee talk about directing political thrillers ...
04:43 PM, Jun 05, 2010

Bipasha dubs in Urdu to play Kashmiri girl

Bipasha dubs in Urdu to play Kashmiri girl The actress is trying to drop her accent and sound like a Muslim girl in 'Lamha' ...
12:06 PM, May 27, 2010

IBNLive Chat:'Saif deserved a National Award for Omkara'

 IBNLive Chat:'Saif deserved a National Award for Omkara' A lot of the regional cinema depends on National Awards, feels Dholakia. ...
05:25 PM, Jun 12, 2008

Guj: security for Parzania screening

Guj: security for Parzania screening Chairperson of the Censor Board says cinema halls screening Parzania in Gujarat could be given a security cover. ...
01:52 AM, Feb 09, 2007

QOTD: Why ban Parzania in Guj?

QOTD:  Why ban Parzania in Guj? Gujarat Multiplex Owner’s Association refused to show Parzania fearing screening would trigger vandalism. ...
09:47 AM, Feb 08, 2007

Gujarat in a state of intolerance

Gujarat in a state of intolerance It's not the first time a film has been banned in Guj. In the last five years, the state has seen much intolerance. ...
10:57 PM, Feb 07, 2007

Gujarat blind to mother's agony?

Gujarat blind to mother's agony? The banning of Parzania in Gujarat has come as a shock to Rupa Mody, on whose son's story the film is based. ...
10:36 PM, Feb 07, 2007

Bajrang Dal caught in Parzania row

Bajrang Dal caught in Parzania row A case has been filed against Bajrang Dal leader Babu Bajrangi for not allowing screening of Parzania in Gujarat. ...
03:37 PM, Feb 07, 2007

Bajrang Dal in legal mess over Parzania

Bajrang Dal in legal mess over Parzania A criminal case has been filed against a Bajrang Dal leader for not allowing the screening of the Parzania in Gujarat. ...
03:17 PM, Feb 07, 2007

Gujarat fear drives Parzania away

Gujarat fear drives Parzania away Parzania's fate shows Gujarat is still a place where the mind is with fear and everyone's head is not held high. ...
01:02 PM, Feb 07, 2007
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