Film villains mirror socio-political scene

Film villains mirror socio-political scene New Delhi: Filmmaker and scriptwriter Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra of 'Rang De Basanti' fame says the history of Indian cinema shows villains were the greatest mirrors of the country's changing socio-political scene. "The first villains were the British - they were villains (literally). Then the feudal lords became the villains in the rich-poor conflicts and after that your father became the villain (because he told you which room in the hostel...
06:25 PM, Sep 26, 2011

Cannes to screen documentary on Indian cinema

Cannes to screen documentary on Indian cinema New Delhi: A documentary on Indian cinema will be showcased at the Cannes International Film Festival in May as part of its celebration of international movies, says megastar Amitabh Bachchan who features in the narrative. "A delegation of makers are coming over to speak and react and churn ideas and content for a documentary on Indian Cinema, which they profess the Cannes Film Festival (wishes to exhibit in this years...
05:28 PM, Mar 03, 2011

Rakeysh Mehra inspires youth, urges to vote

Rakeysh Mehra inspires youth, urges to vote Rang De Basanti director urged the youth to take the responsibility. ...
11:47 PM, Dec 19, 2008
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