Citizen Journalist
As Padmavati row rages, let's remember the film that had to be shot in secret
The filmmakers had to continue shooting in a different country.
Dec 02, 2017, 16:05 PM IST
Sharmila Tagore, Deepa Mehta among Oscar Academy's new members
Veteran actress Sharmila Tagore, "Slumdog Millionaire" star Freida Pinto and director Deepa Mehta feature among Indian-origin film personalities invited by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences to be part of its new class of members.
Jun 30, 2016, 17:46 PM IST
I explored women in every situation: Deepa Mehta
Her 1996 controversial film "Fire" has recently cemented a place at the top 10 female content film by British Film Institute.
Nov 20, 2015, 19:06 PM IST
What's the right length?: Shabana Azmi on Bond censorship
Shabana Azmi today said that the censor board's decision to shorten the kissing scenes in James Bond movie "Spectre" was arbitrary
Nov 20, 2015, 16:25 PM IST
Growing intolerance cause for concern: Shabana Azmi
Shabana Azmi said the growing intolerance in the country was a worrying factor
Nov 20, 2015, 16:22 PM IST
People don't take a stand in Bollywood: Nandita Das
Nandita Das feels people in Bollywood still shy away from voicing opinion
Nov 20, 2015, 16:04 PM IST
'Beeba Boys' about Indo-Canadian boys' love for guns: Gulshan Grover
Gulshan Grover, the "Badman" of Bollywood, says the upcoming Indo-Canadian gangster movie "Beeba Boys" focuses on the fascination with "crime and guns" in the youth.
Aug 28, 2015, 12:13 PM IST
Top 5 women directors in Bollywood
Women are getting involved in the process of filmmaking more than ever before. Women directors are taking over the industry by storm giving us some of the most memorable films in the past decade.
May 28, 2015, 15:20 PM IST
Deepa Mehta, Mira Nair heap praise on Shahid's 'Haider'
Renowned filmmakers like Deepa Mehta, Mira Nair and Hansal Mehta among others have hailed Vishal Bhardwaj's 'Haider' as a must watch.
Sep 30, 2014, 15:48 PM IST
Deepa Mehta to `Secret Daughter` for film
After `Midnight`s Children`, Indo-Canadian director Deepa Mehta is bringing Shilpi Somaya Gowda`s novel `Secret Daughter` to the big screen.
May 16, 2013, 14:51 PM IST
`Midnight`s Children` - A very collaborative affair, says Salman Rushdie
Celebrated writer Salman Rushdie is all over the film version of his acclaimed novel ‘Midnight`s Children’. He has himself done the screenplay and also serves as the film`s all-knowing narrator.
Apr 21, 2013, 13:51 PM IST
`Midnight`s Children` to kick off New York Indian Film Festival
The 13th Annual New York Indian Film Festival (NYIFF) will kick off April 10 with an exclusive screening of acclaimed director Deepa Mehta`s ‘Midnight`s Children’.
Mar 15, 2013, 11:15 AM IST
I felt very safe in Deepa Mehta`s hands: Shriya Saran
Actress Shriya Saran, who features in Deepa Mehta`s "Midnight`s Children", says she had a "brilliant" experience working with the Canada-based Indian filmmaker, who played a perfect guide to her.
Feb 03, 2013, 15:07 PM IST
‘Midnight’s Children’ review: A surreal, patchy dream
Sometimes, having read the novel is a bit of a curse when watching the movie. But in this case, one can scarcely imagine what the audience would grasp had the storyline not been out there already.
Feb 03, 2013, 12:05 PM IST
Darsheel Safary feels lucky to be in `Midnight`s Children`
Actor Darsheel Safary, who has portrayed the role of junior Saleem Sinai in Deepa Mehta`s ‘Midnight`s Children’, says he feels lucky for being a part of such a big movie.
Feb 02, 2013, 17:03 PM IST
Deepa Mehta is best taskmaster an actor can have: Shahana Goswami
Actress Shahana Goswami, who features in Deepa Mehta`s ‘Midnight`s Children,’ says the filmmaker is quite a taskmaster on the sets, but a great one to work with.
Feb 02, 2013, 15:41 PM IST
Trinamool MP calls Salman Rushdie `satan`
Trinamool Congress MP Sultan Ahmed Friday called Salman Rushdie a "satan" and said West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee had done the right thing if she indeed blocked writer`s visit to Kolkata.
Feb 01, 2013, 18:32 PM IST
Cleric’s message prompted Mamata to act against Salman Rushdie
A Muslim cleric claimed West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee had ordered Kolkata police to block the visit of controversial author Salman Rushdie.
Feb 01, 2013, 18:27 PM IST
Salman Rushdie blames Mamata, leaves India for UK
A couple of hours after accusing West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee of blocking his visit to the eastern metropolis, Booker prize winning author Salman Rushdie on Friday left India to go back to the UK.
Feb 01, 2013, 16:11 PM IST
Any author will feel happy with film adaptation: Rahul Bose
Actor Rahul Bose will be seen in the role of Zulfikar, a Pakistani General in Deepa Mehta`s adaptation of Salman Rushdie`s novel ‘Midnight`s Children’.
Jan 31, 2013, 16:45 PM IST
