A Potpourri of Vestiges Feature Shiva as Nataraja, Krishna as Vishwaroopa, a bustling Oxford Street in London, a pensive portrait of yesteryear’s heroine Suchitra Sen, are part of the 24 canvases of Poonam Bhatnagar’s show ‘Between Dreams’ that was inaugurated by well-known filmmaker Muzaffar Ali here. Muzaffar Ali, an artist himself and author besides being a Bollywood director, inaugurated the exhibition at Bikaner House on Friday evening. The exhibition has been curated by noted art historian and scholar Uma Nair. Speaking on the occasion, Ali said that Poonam Bhatnagar’s works are rep ..read more

A Potpourri of Vestiges Feature PVR INOX, India’s premier multiplex chain, celebrated the successful Silver Jubilee completion of the movie 12th Fail at PVR Andheri. As the movie completed a glorious 25-week run in the cinemas, the Director Vidhu Vinod Chopra along with the star cast of the movie, including Vikrant Massey & Medha Shankar, and, joined teams from VCF Films, Zee Studios and PVR INOX came together to celebrate the momentous occasion. Directed by Vidhu Vinod Chopra, '12th Fail' depicts the journey of Manoj, a determined youth from Chambal striving to fulfil his dream of beco ..read more

A Potpourri of Vestiges Feature Sanjay Leela Bhansali, the master craftsman of cinematic grandeur and emotional depth, is set to mesmerize audiences once again, this time not on the silver screen but through the digital canvas of Netflix. In a groundbreaking move, Bhansali ventures into the realm of web series with his magnum opus "Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar," promising a journey into a world of royalty, love, loss, and liberation like never before. Set against the backdrop of the enchanting Heeramandi, a fictional diamond marketplace echoing the grandeur of old-world India, Bhansali's se ..read more

A Potpourri of Vestiges Feature Smile Foundation is hosting the 10th edition of the annual Smile International Film Festival for Children & Youth (SIFFCY) in partnership with the European Union (The delegation of the European Union in India). SIFFCY in its 10th year has put together a diverse list of films from India and abroad to be organized in a hybrid model. The main celebrations, including the opening and award ceremonies, are happening at the PHD House, New Delhi during 9-11th April. SIFFCY will also be hosted at 50 different locations across India simultaneously, making it the la ..read more

A Potpourri of Vestiges Feature Manwendra Tripathy's portrayal of Dharam Sahay in "Maharani" Season 3 has undoubtedly been a highlight, captivating audiences with his remarkable performance. Tripathy's impeccable acting skills have elevated his character to new heights, making Dharam Sahay an unforgettable presence in the series. From the very onset, Manwendra Tripathy commands attention with his portrayal of Dharam Sahay. Throughout this season of "Maharani," Tripathy has masterfully crafted his character, leaving viewers eagerly anticipating every appearance he makes on screen. His performa ..read more

A Potpourri of Vestiges Feature Murtaza Ali Khan, noted Indian film critic and curator, was invited the Federal Republic of Germany to attend the prestigious 74th Berlin International Film Festival. As a distinguished guest of the Federal Republic of Germany, Khan's participation underscored the strong cultural ties between India and Germany. The festival was held in Berlin from 15 – 25 February, 2024. Hosted by the Foreign Office of the Federal Republic of Germany through its Visitors Programme, Khan's attendance at the Berlinale presented a unique opportunity for him to engage with various ..read more

A Potpourri of Vestiges Feature PVR INOX Ltd, India's leading multiplex chain, has announced that it will bring the live screening of historic Ram Mandir inauguration during the consecration ceremony to its cinema screens on January 22, 2024. The momentous event marks a significant cultural milestone in India and is hugely anticipated across the country. PVR INOX will be broadcasting this significant ceremony live with AAJ TAK across 160+ cinemas across 70+ cities of India. The live screening of the ceremony will take place from 11 am till 3 pm. Tickets can be booked through the PVR INOX ..read more

A Potpourri of Vestiges Feature  For the first time in its history, the Asian Film Awards Academy (Academy or AFAA) has appointed not one, but four celebrated Asian stars as the Youth Ambassadors of the 17th Asian Film Awards (AFA, in alphabetical order): LIU Kuan-Ting, Mario MAURER, MIYAZAWA Hio and Will OR. Miyazawa is the first Japanese to be appointed as the Youth Ambassador at AFA. Not only will the Youth Ambassadors take the stage together at the AFA ceremony, they will also participate in a number of AFA outreach events, meeting fans and cinephiles in conversations abou ..read more

A Potpourri of Vestiges Feature  Along with the likes of Akira Kurosawa, Federico Fellini, Ingmar Bergman, Satyajit Ray, Andei Tarkovsky, Spanish-Mexican filmmaker Luis Bunuel is a major auteur of the 20th century who played a critical role in cinema's ascension of the definitive art form of the 21st century. Noted Indian Film Critic Murtaza Ali Khan presented a unique retrospective consisting of 7 of Bunuel's greatest masterpieces on behalf of Instituto Cervantes, the Embassy of Mexico, and Alliance Francaise from October 16 - 21, 2023. One of the leading figures of the surrealist mo ..read more

A Potpourri of Vestiges Feature  The Tokyo International Film Festival (TIFF) today unveiled the full lineup and other highlights of its 36th edition in a press conference held at Tokyo Midtown Hibiya, one of the festival’s main venues. The 36th TIFF will feature screenings and a variety of related events in the Hibiya-Yurakucho-Marunouchi-Ginza area of Tokyo from October 23 to November 1, 2023. The 10-day festival will open with a full-scale Red Carpet event with Japanese and international filmmakers and guests. As previously announced, TIFF will be celebrating the 120th anniversary o ..read more