Bollywood celebs pen open letter to PM Modi over lynchings, curb on dissent
Forty-nine celebrities including filmmakers, actors, authors, activists, artists have written an open letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi raising concern over lynching incidents and rising violence over the chanting of slogan 'Jai Shri Ram' in the country, requesting the Prime Minister that this must be stopped immediately. Watch this video to know more.
Jul 24, 2019, 14:12 PM IST
Bollywood celebs concerned over lynching, use of 'Jai Sri Ram' as war cry, write to PM Modi
Several members of the film fraternity, historians and authors have written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, raising concern over the increase in incidents of lynching and branding of citizens as “anti-nationals”. The letter, signed by filmmakers Mani Ratnam, Shyam Benegal, Anurag Kashyap, Aparna Sen, Adoor Gopalakrishnan, Ketan Mehta, among others, asks the Prime Minister to act in this regard and ensure harsher laws against the menace. Watch this video to know more.
Jul 24, 2019, 14:12 PM IST
Film fraternity members concerned over lynching, use of 'Jai Sri Ram' as war cry, write to PM Modi
Several members of the film fraternity, historians and authors have written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, raising concern over the increase in incidents of lynching and branding of citizens as “anti-nationals”. The letter, signed by filmmakers Mani Ratnam, Shyam Benegal, Anurag Kashyap, Aparna Sen, Adoor Gopalakrishnan, Ketan Mehta, among others, asks the Prime Minister to act in this regard and ensure harsher laws against the menace. Watch this video to know more.
Jul 24, 2019, 13:24 PM IST
Film fraternity members concerned over lynching, use of 'Jai Sri Ram' as war cry, write to PM Narendra Modi
The members of the film fraternity have demanded that “lynching of Muslims, Dalits and other minorities must be stopped immediately”.
Jul 24, 2019, 12:36 PM IST
Director Mani Ratnam back to work after 'routine' health check-up
The national award-winning director had suffered a heart attack some years ago.
Jun 17, 2019, 14:24 PM IST
Rahman is ready to take up challenging roles
The actor is said to be pretty much excited to be part of 'Seven' and says he is ready to do any roles that interests and challenges him.
Jun 05, 2019, 07:15 AM IST
Amitabh Bachchan and Aishwarya Rai Bachchan in Mani Ratnam's next? Here's what we know
No official announcement has been made about the project as yet.
Jan 10, 2019, 11:11 AM IST
Mani Ratnam is an enigma: Sreekar Prasad
Prasad has had lots of good experiences while working on Ratnam's films.
Nov 26, 2018, 14:13 PM IST
For an actor, getting Mani Ratnam film is Harvard-like: Dulquer Salmaan
Dulquer spoke about it on Saavn's entertainment-based audio show Take 2 with Anupama and Rajeev podcast.
Nov 05, 2018, 07:32 AM IST
Mani Ratnam's Chekka Chivantha Vaanam stays super strong at worldwide Box Office
'Chekka Chivantha Vaanam' has been supported financially by Mani Ratnam's Madras Talkies and Lyca Productions.
Sep 30, 2018, 12:31 PM IST
Mani Ratnam's gangster-drama 'Chekka Chivantha Vaanam' is a winner at Australian Box Office
The film is about the power struggle between three siblings to take the place of their father, the most powerful gangster in town.
Sep 29, 2018, 15:01 PM IST
I always wanted to be a Mani Ratnam heroine: Aditi Rao Hydari
The actress, who started her acting journey in 2006 with the film 'Prajapathi', had previously worked with Ratnam in 'Kaatru Veliyidai'.
Sep 17, 2018, 13:39 PM IST
Mani Ratnam's multi-starrer is titled 'Chekka Chivantha Vaanam' — Film poster out
Mani Ratnam’s upcoming Tamil film will be titled 'Chekka Chivantha Vaanam' and will star Silambarasan, Arvind Swami, Vijay Sethupathi, Arun Vijay and Jyothika in the lead roles.
Feb 09, 2018, 20:48 PM IST
Aditi Rao Hydari confirms collaborating with Mani Ratnam again
Confirming this development, Aditi said she couldn't have hoped for a better start to 2018.
Feb 02, 2018, 16:34 PM IST
Mani Ratnam, Suresh Krissna made me superstar: Rajinikanth
While talking to his fans on the fifth day of his six-day long meet-and-greet programme in Chennai' s Raghavendra Mandapam, the 67-year-old actor said, "When K Balachander saw me for the first time, he booked me for three films and asked me to learn Tamil first."
Dec 30, 2017, 12:19 PM IST
I could not preserve most of my films: Mani Ratnam
Veteran director Mani Ratnam has urged the film industry to encourage film preservation and restoration as is absence has led to the loss of many classics.
Jul 27, 2017, 17:14 PM IST
Aishwarya Rai Bachchan to do a Mani Ratnam film?
The gorgeous Aishwarya Rai Bachchan stole all the limelight at the prestigious 70th Cannes Film Festival with channelling her inner Cinderella on the red carpet. The diva, who stunned us as Saba Taliyar Khan in Karan Johar's 'Ae Dil Hai Mushkil' has signed her next big film, reportedly.
May 26, 2017, 14:07 PM IST
I don't have any backing but I never crib about it: Aditi Rao Hydari
From her supporting role in "Delhi 6" to playing filmmaker Mani Ratnam's muse in "Kaatru Veliyidai", Aditi Rao Hydari has come a long way.
May 14, 2017, 18:05 PM IST
Kaatru Veliyidai movie review: Beautiful, but messy love saga
Every frame in Mani Ratnam's "Kaatru Veliyidai", his latest outing starring Karthi and Aditi Rao Hydari, is like a beautiful painting, dipped in colours that are irresistibly attractive and uplifti
Apr 08, 2017, 13:58 PM IST
Filmmakers grab too much from real life: Mani Ratnam
Mani Ratnam feels filmmakers at times take too much from the real life and says his upcoming release "Kaatru Veliyidai" is also inspired from people he has come across.
Apr 06, 2017, 12:55 PM IST
