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Around Tinsel Town
>> ‘Lord of Tabla’ Zakir Hussain passes away
Tabla player Zakir Hussain died in a San Francisco hospital due to complications arising from idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis. The great percussionist was buried in a San Francisco cemetery on Thursday.
Here is a collection of tributes to the ‘God of Tabla’ from The Hindu:
> Zakir Hussain (1951-2024) a life in pictures
>Zakir Hussain, who set the overall rhythm, is no more
> Zakir Hussain Timeline: Life and times of the tabla player
> Zakir Hussain Photo Essay: ‘You are a miracle and miracles never die’
>Tribute Zakir Hussain and the glow of fireflies
> Zakir Hussain: A global citizen rooted in the Indian ethos
> Zakir Hussain has left behind a treasure of values.
> When Zakir Hussain supported Dev Patel in the controversial ‘Monkey Man’
> Ustad Zakir Hussain had great respect for the traditional percussion culture of Kerala, says Mattanur Sankarankutty Marar
.> Kamal Haasan, Akshay Kumar, Kareena Kapoor remember music legend Zakir Hussain
> Ustad Zakir Hussain died of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis. What is this lung condition?
>> India’s official entry ‘Lapata Ladies’ out of Oscar 2025 race
‘Lapata Ladies’, India’s official entry in the Best International Feature category at the 97th Academy Awards, has been knocked out of the Oscar race. The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS) announced on Wednesday morning that the Hindi film directed by Kiran Rao is not part of the shortlist of 15 feature films vying to make the final five.
In a statement, Aamir Khan Productions expressed disappointment but gratitude. The news drew criticism among cinephiles and industry veterans alike for the Film Federation of India for not selecting Payal Kapadia’s Cannes-winning film, All We Imagine as Light, which many considered India’s strongest contender. Had to endure.
>> Highlights of the 29th International Film Festival of Kerala
The 29th edition of the International Film Festival of Kerala (IFFK) began in Thiruvananthapuram earlier this week.
Here are some highlights of the celebration:
> Walter Sells’ ‘I’m Still Here’ speaks to the present times
> Ann Hui: Career spanning from independent cinema to mainstream
> Payal Kapadia and ‘All We Imagine as Light’ crew return home
> ‘Appuram’ is a subtle exploration of a woman’s psychological struggles
> Rima Das continues her lonely quest with ‘Village Rockstars’ sequel
> ‘Young Hearts’, a heartwarming teen lesbian romance
>’Angammal’, a rustic story related to modern times
>Nelicia Lo’s worlds of films and fencing come together seamlessly in her debut film ‘Pierce’.
> ‘Feminichi Fatima’ is a satire on patriarchy
>’Victoria’, an artistic depiction of a woman’s inner turmoil
> ‘The Teacher’, an honest portrayal of the inhumane oppression in Palestine
> ‘Humans in the Loop’ cautions against artificial intelligence driven by dominant narratives
>>Telugu film fraternity comes together in support of Allu Arjun after his release from jail
Actor Allu Arjun was released from Chanchalguda jail on Saturday, hours after he was granted bail for four weeks by the Telangana High Court. The actor was arrested in connection with the stampede at Sandhya theater during the premiere of Pushpa 2, in which one person lost his life.
After his release the actor expressed his gratitude to his fans and supporters. Several prominent personalities from the film industry, including actor Vijay Deverakonda, producer Dil Raju and director Koratala Siva, visited the actor’s residence as a sign of support.
Meanwhile, Telangana Health Secretary Christina Z Chongthu and Hyderabad Police Commissioner CV Anand have said that the child who survived the stampede has suffered brain damage due to lack of oxygen supply during the stampede and doctors have said that it may take a long time to recover. It will take. To develop the ability to analyze signals in the brain.
Bollywood
Kapoor family, Bollywood celebrities come together to celebrate Raj Kapoor’s centenary
Sonakshi Sinha criticizes Mukesh Khanna for blaming Shatrughan Sinha on KBC incident
Kapil Sharma reacts after facing criticism for ‘racist remarks’ against Atlee: Don’t spread hatred
Shahid Kapoor and Kriti Sanon will come together again for Homi Adajania’s ‘Cocktail 2’
Ajay Devgan’s ‘De De Pyaar De 2’ will release in November 2025
Hollywood
Christopher Nolan and Emma Thomas honored by King Charles III
‘Interstellar’ breaks record for highest-grossing IMAX re-release of all time
‘Wicked’ part two has been titled ‘Wicked: For Good’, the film will be released in November 2025
‘Dune: Prophecy’ greenlit for season two by HBO
Bob Persichetti, Justin K. Thompson to direct ‘Spider-Man: Beyond the Spider-Verse’
regional cinema
Work on biopic on veteran actor Chandrababu is underway
Writer MT Vasudevan Nair suffers cardiac arrest, remains critical
Ajith Kumar wraps up shooting for Adhik Ravichandran’s ‘Good Bad Ugly’
Trisha, Indrans, Swasika and others join the cast of ‘Suriya 45’
Sivakarthikeyan’s ‘SK25’ with Sudha Kongara launched; Jayam Ravi, Atharva join the cast
Veteran Malayalam actor Meena Ganesh passes away
world cinema
‘Parasite’ star Song Kang-ho joins the cast of ‘Beef’ season two
Veteran Spanish actor and Almodovar staple Marisa Paredes dies at 78
Veteran actor-director Thomas Burley Kurisingal passes away at 92
Trailers
James Gunn reveals blood-soaked David Corenswet, familiar collaborators and new DC faces in ‘Superman’ trailer.
Ralph Macchio and Jackie Chan revive the iconic franchise in ‘Karate Kid: Legends’ trailer
Vikramaditya Motwane takes us into the brutal world of Tihar Jail in ‘Black Warrant’ teaser
Pain and joy in Thailand in ‘The White Lotus’ season 3 teaser
Alex Garland, Ray Mendoza promise an awe-inspiring war drama based in real time in ‘Warfare’ trailer
Vennela Kishore’s detective solves an unsolved case in ‘Srikakulam Sherlock Holmes’ trailer
Basil Joseph, Soubin Shahir and Chemban Vinod seen together in the trailer of ‘Pravinkudu Shappu’
essential reading
1) Freedom is a prerequisite for art: Richa Chadha, Ali Fazal chat on ‘Girls Will Be Girls’
>> The ‘Girls Will Be Girls’ team builds on their Sundance success, creating entertaining indies and the power dynamics in Indian boarding schools
2) Looking Back: The Best Film Music of 2024
>> From a year that has demanded so much from its audiences, these masterclasses in musical storytelling reminded us why we’re in it
3) Sudeep Interview On ‘Max’, taking a break from films and what to expect from ‘Billa Ranga Basha’
>> The Kannada superstar opened up about the reasons for the film’s delay and his very ambitious upcoming project ‘Billa Ranga Basha’.
4) ‘Freedom at Midnight’ Interview: Arif Zakaria on Playing Nehru and Jinnah
>> The veteran actor talks about portraying the conflicts that humanise Jinnah in ‘Freedom at Midnight’.
5) 1000 crore club: From ‘Baahubali’ to ‘Pushpa’, Telugu cinema hits the box office.
>> After ‘Pushpa 2: The Rule’ and ‘Kalki 2898 AD’ achieve historic feat at the box office, a look at what attracted Telugu cinema
6) Oscars 2025: FFI condemned for ‘missing ladies’ debacle as India misses out once again
>> The omission of ‘Lapata Ladies’ from the Oscars 2025 shortlist has reignited the FFI’s annual investigation into its notoriously troublesome choices.
7) ‘Pushpa 2’ stampede: The hidden influence of cinematic fans
>> As Indian film-makers spend more money bringing their visions to life on screen, the stakes at the turnstiles are higher than ever
8) Sir Syed’s first biopic resonates with contemporary Muslim issues
>> Apart from the need for education, ‘The Messiah’ underlines the importance of representation in legislative bodies and jobs
9) How much money is too much for a movie ticket?
>> While Telugu cinema celebrates its blockbuster films, it also has to deal with the dwindling number of other films. Is the increase in ticket rates of big films also a reason?
10) Screen Share Christmas movies to warm up your holiday season
>> There’s something unique about the warm, trope-y goodness of a Christmas-set romance
11) Diljit Dosanjh’s social media videos win the hearts of Kashmiris
>>The new age Bollywood icon with 24.8 million Instagram followers was seen visiting the Dargah of Saint Mir Syed Ali Hamdani
what to watch
1) ‘Mufasa: The Lion King’, Shakespeare’s saga of feuding brothers offers a little thrill
Read the full review here
2) Vijay Sethupathi powers Vetri Maaran’s ‘Viduthalai Part 2’, where ideology is more important than intimate storytelling.
Read the full review here
3) ‘Girls Will Be Girls’ is a tight, emotional coming-of-age story
Read the full review here
4) Upendra’s political commentary ‘UI’ is a unique experience despite its flaws
Read the full review here
5) ‘Dandadan’ is a reminder of what anime can achieve when it dares to break the mold
Read the full review here
6) Nana Patekar has lifted a heavy weight in this simple tear-jerker film ‘Vanvas’.
Read the full review here
7) ‘Marco’, Unni Mukundan’s stylish action thriller, fails due to weak script
Read the full review here
8) ‘ED – Extra Decent’ is a quirky drama helmed by the brilliant Suraj Venjaramoodu
Read the full review here
9) Documentary ‘Yo Yo Honey Singh: Famous’ sees an icon yearning for a comeback
Read the full review here
10) ‘How to Make Millions Before Grandma Dies’ is a sweet, funny and heart-touching sad comedy
Read the full review here
11) Clint Eastwood’s intriguing dilemma in ‘Juror #2’ is a morality play that matters
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12) Eddie Redmayne graces the screen in Frederick Forsyth’s updated ‘The Day of the Jackal’.
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13) Aashiq Abu’s stylish ‘Rifle Club’ is worth watching, but needs better writing
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14) Allari Naresh is the only saving grace of ‘Bachchaala Malli’s mega-bore
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published – December 20, 2024 05:10 PM IST
