Letterboxd’s Top 500 sparks debate over Indian Cinema’s limited presence : Bollywood News

[ad_1] Film enthusiasts across social media have reacted strongly after Letterboxd unveiled its latest Top 500 Films list, with just nine Indian titles making the cut. The rankings, based on user ratings on the platform, have triggered debate about representation, global reach and how cinema is evaluated online. Letterboxd’s Top 500 sparks debate over Indian […]

“I still maintain that he DID NOT commit suicide” – The INSIDE story on the last 24 hours of Guru Dutt’s life; a brother’s emotional recollection : Bollywood News

[ad_1] The 100th birth anniversary of one of the greatest film personalities ever, Guru Dutt, is celebrated on July 9. He died at the age of just 38 but the contribution he made to cinema has been unforgettable. No wonder that 60 years after his passing, he continues to be talked about and remembered. Some […]

Guru Dutt’s restored classics to return to big screens as part of nationwide retrospective

[ad_1] A still from ‘Pyaasa’. As part of the centenary celebrations of legendary filmmaker Guru Dutt, a special retrospective of his iconic films will be held across the country from August 8 to 10, Ultra Media and Entertainment has announced. The retrospective will feature restored versions of some of Dutt’s most celebrated films, including Pyaasa, […]

“Guru Dutt hit me hard”, Shoojit Sircar reflects on the timeless genius of Indian cinema’s lost auteur : Bollywood News

[ad_1] Like all notable contemporary filmmakers, you seem influenced by Guru Dutt.It took some time for me to truly grasp and understand Guru Dutt’s cinema. But of course, those stark images, the interplay of light and shadow, those still frames—they left a lasting impression on me. I wanted to discover him more deeply, so when […]

Indian Film Festival of Melbourne to honour Guru Dutt with special screenings of Pyaasa and Kaagaz Ke Phool : Bollywood News

[ad_1] The Indian Film Festival of Melbourne (IFFM), one of the largest Indian film festivals outside India, will pay tribute to renowned filmmaker Guru Dutt in its 2025 edition with special screenings of his acclaimed films, Pyaasa and Kaagaz Ke Phool. Indian Film Festival of Melbourne to honour Guru Dutt with special screenings of Pyaasa […]

Remembering Guru Dutt’s connect with Madras on his centenary

[ad_1] Today, July 9, 2025, is when Guru Dutt, had he lived wisely and well, would have completed a hundred. And I could not let pass this opportunity to connect my favourite filmmaker with my favourite city. Much of what I write in this article is sourced from Nasreen Munni Kabir’s Guru Dutt, a Life […]

Guru Dutt biopic in early talks; Vicky Kaushal considered to play the icon : Bollywood News

[ad_1] As Indian cinema approaches the 100th birth anniversary of Guru Dutt, plans are underway to commemorate his life and legacy on a grand scale. Ultra Media & Entertainment Group, which owns the rights to his filmography, has revealed a multi-layered tribute. It will also include the possibility of a biopic and web series adaptations […]