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Time of India
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
'Cruel irony': Hansal Mehta reacts to cancellation of MAMI Mumbai Film Festival 2025
The MAMI Mumbai Film Festival 2025 has been cancelled. The news was confirmed on the festival's official social media handle on Monday. The decision was taken to revamp the festival with a "dynamic vision" and a "new team" to ensure that it will return as a premier showcase for the best of independent, regional, and classic cinema from India and around the world, said festival director Dungarpur in a statement. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now "We are working diligently to reschedule the festival and will announce the new dates for the 2026 edition as soon as possible. Thank you for your understanding and support," he added. The move comes as a major hiccup for the festival that has had a fair run since it was founded in 1997. Reacting to the same, filmmaker , whose 'Aligarh' and 'The Buckingham Murders' were earlier premiered at the festival, voiced his discontent. "It's a cruel irony that Mumbai draped in the glitz of being India's financial and cinematic capital cannot keep alive a film festival of its own," the filmmaker wrote on social media. He went on to call out the "self-appointed gatekeepers of cinema" who left the festival for better stages and safer bets, further adding that only a few "passionate believers" took care of it. "And now that fragile flame has been snuffed out. No ceremony. No outrage. Just a slow, silent forgetting. What should have been a cultural cornerstone has been reduced to a footnote - another casualty of apathy dressed as progress," Mehta concluded. Many took to the comment section and echoed similar sentiments. Filmmaker Onir wrote, "Heartbreaking that the industry that produces the largest number of films ... failed to nurture this one space that celebrated cinema as a form of art ... Tired of too many ads? go ad free now beyond box office and stars ., what a loss for the city and a shame for us as an industry." Organised by the Mumbai Academy of Moving Image (MAMI), the film festival has emerged as a hub for the world to discover emerging South Asian talent and contemporary cinema. Several leading Bollywood celebrities like Priyanka Chopra, Farhan Khan, , and , have been associated with the festival over the years.
Time of India
06-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Kareena Kapoor strolls through London's Chinatown with hubby Saif Ali Khan and kids Taimur and Jeh
Kareena Kapoor Khan is currently enjoying a relaxed summer getaway in London with husband Saif Ali Khan and their sons, Taimur and Jehangir (Jeh). A video of the family strolling through London's vibrant Chinatown has gone viral. Family Time in London In the video, Kareena is seen sporting a breezy white T-shirt, striped pants, and a sling bag, walking hand-in-hand with little Jeh, who looks adorable in a green tee and beige shorts. Taimur, dressed in grey shorts and a white T-shirt, chatted away beside her. Saif, in his usual laid-back style, wore jeans and a blue shirt as he entered the restaurant. Fans Can't Get Enough Social media is abuzz with fans loving the candid family moment. One netizen commented, "Royals." Another comment read, "Karina and Saif are serving couple goals abroad once again!." A third one commented, "Look who is there in London." Whether vacationing with family or gearing up for intense roles, Kareena continues to keep it graceful and grounded. Fans are eagerly following her London diaries, one sunny stroll at a time. Kareena's Work Front While on holiday, Kareena is also prepping for her next big project, 'Daayra', where she will be seen alongside Malayalam star Prithviraj Sukumaran. Directed by Meghna Gulzar, the film is currently in pre-production and is said to explore dark themes of justice and crime. Meanwhile, Kareena Kapoor was recently seen in the action flick 'Singham Again' which was directed by Rohit Shetty. The movie which stars Ajay Devgn in the lead, turned out to be a superhit. Kareena also impressed the audiences with the investigative drama movie 'The Buckingham Murders' which unfortunately didn't make much impact at the box office. The movie was directed by Hansal Mehta. On the work front, The actress is a popular and talented Bollywood actress. She started her career in 2000 with the film 'Refugee' and became famous for her roles in movies like 'Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham', 'Jab We Met', 'Good Newwz', and 'Crew'. She has acted in many different types of films, from romantic dramas to serious roles. In 2023, she made her digital debut with Jaane Jaan on OTT. Kareena Kapoor FANGIRLS Over Brad Pitt after watching 'F1'
Time of India
21-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Hansal Mehta opens up on his journey of quitting smoking: '1000+days, not a puff'
Hansal Mehta known for making projects like 'Aligarh', 'Shahid', 'Citylights', 'Scam' and the recent, 'The Buckingham Murders' has now revealed in his latest post that he used to be a compulsive smoker but has finally quit smoking. He dropped the post, thus inspiring many others to also quit. Mehta shared a picture of him smoking on Instagram, and wrote, "Over 3 years. 1000+ days. Not a puff. I started smoking at 29 and became a compulsive smoker. Not even a heart stent in 2017 could shake the habit. Then, one night after too much alcohol and too many cigarettes I told myself: just one day without it. That one day became a turning point." Further opening up on how he's feeling after it, Mehta added, "Three years later, I can say this with certainty: quitting smoking has been one of the most defining decisions of my life. Life tastes better. Breath feels fuller. I feel more alive. Sometimes, the smallest 'no" can become your biggest 'yes,"" Netizens reacted to Hansal's post. One user said, "Sir this is Inspiring." Another comment read, "If only this introspection were to reach far and wide…!" Someone commented, "Wow more power to you sir."
India Today
02-06-2025
- Entertainment
- India Today
Cinematographer Pratik to exit Ganguly biopic amid sexual misconduct row: Report
'Homebound' cinematographer Pratik Shah, accused of sexual misconduct, may likely exit the Sourav Ganguly biopic. Filmmaker Abhinav Singh had accused Shah of sexual harassment based on the testimonies of nearly 20 cinematographer, who has previously collaborated with Vikramaditya Motwane in 'Jubilee' and 'CTRL', might be ousted from the Ganguly biopic amid the ongoing allegations against him. The film features Rajkummar Rao in the lead to a report by The Hollywood Reporter attributed to a source, "The recce was on till recently, and Shah was in London for the same. Allegations against him surfaced just around the time he returned to India. The makers are likely to drop him from the project and will now naturally look for a replacement before beginning production." Writer-filmmaker Srishti Riya Jain also echoed the outrage against the cinematographer on Instagram and wrote, "To everyone pretending to act shocked, scandalised, and suddenly awoken from their slumber... THIS man worked on one of the 'most empathetic' films of the year - or so the interviews at Cannes claimed."Filmmaker Hansal Mehta, known for his opinionated social media posts, recently called out predatory behaviour amid allegations against Shah. In a post shared on his X handle, he wrote, "Abuse thrives in silence. It festers in fear. Predatory behaviour by men in positions of power must be investigated thoroughly, and if found true, must be called out - unequivocally, and without delay. For too long, predators have weaponised influence, privilege, and fear to silence survivors. That silence must be broken."advertisementMehta further wrote, "But let's be clear — abuse of power is not confined to one gender. Women in positions of authority, too, have inflicted harm. Abuse has many forms. It is not always sexual. Mental, emotional and psychological abuse can be just as scarring. Just as violating.""Workspaces — especially creative ones — often cloak toxicity in the name of 'passion' or 'genius.' That must stop. No art, no film, no script is worth the cost of someone's safety or sanity," he added. Hansal Mehta called out the abuse of power in the entertainment industry. (Credit:X/mehtahansal) Hansal Mehta urged people to speak out against habitual abusers. (Credit/X/mehtahansal) While emphasising the need for accountability, the filmmaker stated, "Victims need voice. They need redress. They need a system that listens — and acts. Accountability is not cancel culture. It is culture correction. We owe it to ourselves, and to those who come after us, to make our spaces safer. Cleaner. Kinder."advertisementHighlighting the need to uphold predators, the 'The Buckingham Murders' director concluded, "Call out the predators. Call out the habitual abuser. Hold them accountable. Let no power be above decency."Shah has deactivated his Instagram account since the sexual harassment row surfaced on May 29.
