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Anupam Kher explains why he chose Shubhangi from his acting school for lead role in 'Tanvi The Great'

Mumbai, April 28: Veteran actor Anupam Kher opened up about his decision to cast Shubhangi from his acting school for the lead role in his upcoming film, “Tanvi The Great.”

Hollywood legend Martin Scorsese comes on board Ishaan Khatter & Janhvi Kapoor's 'Homebound'

Mumbai, April 26: One of the most celebrated filmmakers from Hollywood, Martin Scorsese has come on board Ishaan Khatter and Janhvi Kapoor starrer "Homebound".

Charlie Chaplin's 'The Gold Rush' restored 4K version to premiere at Cannes Festival 2025

Washington DC, April 25: A restored 4K version of Charlie Chaplin's classic silent comedy 'The Gold Rush' is set to have its world premiere at the Cannes Film Festival ahead of its global re-release on June 26, 2025, reported Variety.

German filmmaker Maren Ade appointed as President of Short Film Jury in Cannes Film Festival

Washington DC, April 25: German director, screenwriter, Maren Ade, will head as President of the short films and La Cinef Jury at the 78th Cannes Film Festival, reported Variety.

'All We Imagine As Light' director Payal Kapadia receives French honour after historic Cannes Grand Prix win

Mumbai, April 25: Filmmaker Payal Kapadia was honoured by the French government in Mumbai earlier this week for her outstanding contributions to the world of film and the cultural ties between France and India, reported Variety.

Asghar Farhadi to helm 2nd French directorial starring Isabelle Huppert

Los Angeles, April 24: Iranian filmmaker Asghar Farhadi is set to return to Paris for his next film, ‘Parallel Tales’. The film, whose plot remains under wraps, brings together a powerful French cast, including Isabelle Huppert, Virginie Efira, Vincent Cassel, Pierre Niney and Adam Bessa.

Cannes Film Festival adds Robert Pattinson's 'Die, My Love', Kristen Stewart's 'Chronology of Water' to 2025 lineup

Washington, April 24: From Lynne Ramsay's 'Die, My Love,' a thriller starring Jennifer Lawrence and Robert Pattinson, to Kristen Stewart's 'The Chronology of Water' in Un Certain Regard and Ethan Coen's "Honey Don't!" in the Midnight section, the Cannes Film Festival has included several titles to the official selection.

Ethan Coen's dark comedy 'Honey Don't!' gets release date

Washington, April 24: Makers of the dark comedy 'Honey Don't!' have announced the release date of the film.

Alice Rohrwacher to lead Golden Camera Jury at Cannes Film Festival

Washington, April 18: Italian director and screenwriter Alice Rohrwacher has been chosen to chair the Jury of the Camera d'or, the Golden Camera jury, in Cannes.

Anupam Kher's 'Tanvi The Great' to have its world premiere at Cannes

Mumbai, April 14: Veteran actor Anupam Kher’s directorial, “Tanvi The Great”, is all set to have its world premiere at the prestigious Cannes Film Festival, within the Marché du Film.

Cannes bound: Ishaan Khatter, Janhvi Kapoor's 'Homebound' gets ticket for French riviera

Mumbai, April 11: Bollywood multi-hyphenate Karan Johar is celebrating the official selection of his home production 'Homebound' in the upcoming edition of the Cannes Film Festival.

Spike Lee's 'Highest 2 Lowest' to debut in Out Of Competition section at Cannes

Washington, April 10: Legendary filmmaker Spike Lee shared that his lates crime thriller film, 'Highest 2 Lowest', will debut in Out of Competition section at this year's Cannes Film Festival.

Janhvi Kapoor, Ishaan Khatter starrer 'Homebound' selected for Cannes 2025

Mumbai, April 10: Filmmaker Neeraj Ghaywan's 'Homebound', which stars actors Janhvi Kapoor and Ishaan Khatter, has officially been selected for the 78th edition of the Cannes Film Festival.

Scarlett Johansson set to debut as director at Cannes 2025

Washington, April 10: The Cannes Film Festival is set to spotlight two Hollywood stars who are stepping behind the camera for the first time.

Cannes line-up features Hollywood giants like Scarlett Johansson, Spike Lee, Ari Aster, Richard Linklater

Los Angeles, April 10: The upcoming edition of the prestigious Cannes Film Festival has unveiled its line-up, and it has the cinematic giants competing against each other for several coveted titles from the festival.

Harry Melling joins Cannes winner Kantermir Balagov's debut English movie 'Butterfly Jam' cast

Washington DC, April 9: Actor Harry Melling, who is known for his role of Dudley Dursley in the Harry Potter franchise, is set to star opposite actors Barry Keoghan and Riley Keough in the upcoming film 'Butterfly Jam', reported Deadline.

Tom Cruise's 'Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning' confirmed for Cannes Film Festival launch

Washington, April 8: Tom Cruise and Paramount's 'Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning' is set for a Cannes Film Festival launch.

Robert De Niro to receive honorary Palme d'Or at 2025 Cannes Film Festival

Washington, April 7: Actor and film producer Robert De Niro will be honoured with an honorary Palme d'Or for lifetime achievement at the opening ceremony of the 78th Festival de Cannes, the festival announced, according to The Hollywood Reporter.

Belgian Cannes Best Actress winner Emilie Dequenne passes away at 43

Paris, March 17: Belgian actress Emilie Dequenne, who won the Best Actress award at Cannes 1999 for her performance in debut film 'Rosetta' passed away at the age of 43, reported Deadline.

Alia Bhatt to make her Cannes debut in 2025

Mumbai, March 13: After dazzling at the Met Gala last year, Bollywood star Alia Bhatt is now gearing up for yet another milestone on the international stage.

'Perfect Days' actor Yakusho Koji to be honoured with Lifetime Achievement Award at 18th Asian Film Awards

Hong Kong, March 7: Veteran Japanese actor Yakusho Koji will be honoured with the prestigious lifetime achievement award at the 18th Asian Film Awards in Hong Kong, Japan, reported Variety.

'The Man From Nowhere' actor Kim Sae-ron passes away at 24

Washington, February 17: South Korean actress Kim Sae-ron, known for her roles in 'A Brand New Life', 'The Man From Nowhere' has passed away. She was 24.

BAFTA: Payal Kapdia's 'All We Imagine As Light' faces another disappointment, films loses to 'Emilia Perez'

London, February 17: Director Payal Kapadia's 'All We Imagine As Light' failed to fetch an award at the 78th edition of BAFTA.

Payal Kapadia's 'All We Imagine As Light' loses to Jacques Audiard's 'Emilia Perez' at Critics Choice Awards

California, February 8: In a highly anticipated category at the 30th Critics Choice Awards, 'All We Imagine As Light', directed by Payal Kapadia, lost the Best Foreign Language Film award to 'Emilia Perez', a Spanish-language French musical crime film by renowned filmmaker Jacques Audiard.

Juliette Binoche named President of Cannes 2025 Jury

Washington, February 4: French actor Juliette Binoche has been named President of the International Jury for the 2025 Cannes Film Festival, according to The Hollywood Reporter.

I never had more fun: Nicolas Cage on demise of 'Wild At Heart' director David Lynch

Washington, January 17: Nicolas Cage paid tribute to 'Wild at Heart' director David Lynch, who passed away at the age of 78. He said that he "was a singular genius in cinema, one of the greatest artists of this or any time."

Unique and visionary artist Cannes Film Festival pays tribute to director David Lynch after his demise

Washington, January 17: Hollywood is in shock after the critically acclaimed director David Lynch passed away at the age of 78 on Thursday. The Cannes Film Festival has paid tribute to director David Lynch who was a long-time habitue, winning it Palme d'Or prize for Wild at Heart in 1990 and serving as jury president in 2002, reported Deadline.

BAFTA 2025: Payal Kapadia's 'All We Imagine As Light' scores nomination

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