Author: Jyothi Venkatesh

Tannishtha Chatterjee’s directorial debut, Roam Rome Mein, will close the 2025 edition of the National Indian Film Festival of Australia (NIFFA). The psychological drama, produced by Eros Media World, features Nawazuddin Siddiqui, Isha Talwar, Valentina Corti, and Francesco Apolloni in leading roles, along with Vineet Kumar, Andrea Scarduzio, Ciera Foster, and Priyansh Jora in supporting roles. Shot in Hindi, English, and Italian, the film explores complex human emotions across cultural boundaries. Chatterjee expressed her joy, stating, “Australia has a very special place in my heart, having filmed UnIndian with Anupam Sharma and Brett Lee there. I am thrilled that my…

Featuring the ever-charismatic Riteish Deshmukh as Kadak Surve—a fearless cop with a sharp wit—Kadak Surve—Chai Bhari embodies the bold and robust essence of chai that fuels millions across Maharashtra. Shot in both Marathi and Hindi, the film captures the deep-rooted love for a perfectly brewed, strong cup of tea. With high-energy storytelling, striking visuals, and Riteish Deshmukh’s undeniable charm, Kadak Surve—Chai Bhari is more than just an ad—it’s a celebration of the passion for tea, the way it invigorates, and the culture it represents. Riteish Deshmukh, on playing Kadak Surve, shared, “It’s all about the strength, energy, and love for…

The 16th Bengaluru International Film Festival (BIFFes) is set to take place from March 1 to March 8, 2025. Organised by the Karnataka Chalanachitra Academy, the festival is FIAPF accredited and promises to be an exciting week for film enthusiasts. The event will be hosted in Bengaluru, a city renowned for its rich cultural heritage and vibrant film scene. With the theme “Universal Peace in Diversity”, BIFFes 2025 will screen over 200 films from 60 countries. The films will be showcased across 13+ screens, including 11 screens at PVR Cinemas in Orion Mall, Rajajinagar, which will serve as the main…

“Thanks to Mehmood, I had the opportunity to work with the man I still worship today—Dilip Kumar—in Sadhu Aur Shaitan in a passing shot,” says Shubha Khote speaks to Deshwale in a freewheeling conversation with Jyothi Venkatesh. Shubha Khote, a veteran Indian actress and comedian, has carved a niche for herself in the Hindi and Marathi film industries over a remarkable career spanning seven decades. Born on 30 August 1937 in Mumbai, Maharashtra, Shubha belongs to a family with deep roots in the performing arts. Her father, Nandu Khote, was a well known stage actor. Her brother, Viju Khote, also…