Top Music Instrument Dealers in India, their supply chain and the challenges they face. Music Scene in India Music is an important part of any film, be it short film, ad film or a full-featured film. Contrary to what many feel, the music scene is thriving in India, though it is limited to select cities […]
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Meghna Ghai Puri takes Whistling Woods film School to new heights
Whistling Woods International (WWI), brainchild of filmmaker Subhash Ghai, was ranked among the top 10 film schools in the world by Hollywood Reporter in 2010. Meghna Ghai-Puri, daughter of Subhash Ghai, now manages Whistling Woods. Launched in 2006, Whistling Woods International (WWI) today trains thousands of students and is considered Asia’s largest film, TV, animation […]
Top Celebrity, Bollywood Astrologers in the Film Industry
Top Astrologers In India, who are acknowledge and respected not just in India, but the world over. Some of these names need no introduction; such is their success rate that people now expect them to be 100% right all the time with their predictions. and their clientele include big names from the film industry. Most […]
Top Film Production Houses in Bollywood
List of the Top Film Production Houses in Mumbai In case you dream of working in Bollywood films, these are the studios you need to approach. Some of the biggest blockbusters produced by the Hindi film industry (or Bollywood) come out of these studios. Yash Raj Films Private Limited Set up by Yash Chopra in […]
Filmmakers Mahesh Bhatt and Mukesh Bhatt’s production house ‘Vishesh Films’ completes 30 years in the industry
Veteran filmmakers Mahesh Bhatt and Mukesh Bhatt’s production house ‘Vishesh Films’ recently completed 3 decades in the industry. The filmmakers celebrated the special moment by cutting a cake with leading Bollywood celebrities joining in their moment of happiness. 30 glorious years of Vishesh Films [from #Kabzaa to #BegumJaan]… Mahesh Bhatt and Mukesh Bhatt celebrate. pic.twitter.com/eLmtQp1dIB […]
Preview theatre Lightbox, owned by Farhan Akhtar, is bustling with celebs again
Almost two months after it downed shutters, preview theatre Lightbox, owned by Farhan Akhtar and producer Ritesh Sidhwani, is open to celebs. Even film celebrities wish to watch movies once in a while. While its possible to watch previews in Filmcity, most celebs prefer a more intimate setting. In 2012, Farhan and Ritesh had launched […]
IIT-Bombay may introduce Masters degrees in filmmaking & fine arts
Indian Institute of Technology-Bombay (IIT-B), India’s premier engineering college, will offer courses in filmmaking and fine arts, as part of its strategy to diversify its portfolio. If you have a passion for films and want to learn the art filmmaking (directing, writing scripts, and more), you will now have the option of enrolling for a […]
Top Indian Designers & Stylists in Bollywood
Although cities like Paris and Milan comes to the mind, when one talks about fasion, the fact is that fashion is a huge industry in India. With India openingup to the world, Indian Fashion designers got a much wider platform to showcase their talents, no wonder the ‘Sari’ (India’s national costume) has become so popular […]
Sherlock Holmes Society of India (SHSI)
As monsoon clouds hover, do they put you in mind of a good Sherlockian mystery? The unforgettable detective created over a century ago is celebrated by the Sherlock Holmes Society of India Fan clubs are not limited to sports and sportsmen. A colleague enlightened me about the Sherlock Holmes Society of India (SHSI) whose members […]
Bourne & Shepherd, World’s Longest-Running Photographic Studio Shuts Down
Did you know that the world’s longest running Photographic Studio was based in Kolkata? Yes, that’s right! Bourne & Shepherd (B&S) recently was in the news as it shut down after being in the business for 176 long years. Advancement in technology, a devastating fire, and lack of experienced management were some of the reasons […]
