Maybe CNBC “Squawk Box” host Joe Kernen should look for a guest-starring role on the new sitcom “Dads.” He might be right at home on the Fox sitcom that has been criticized for racist jokes, given that he couldn’t let a mention of the Indian rupee pass without mocking Indians. On Friday’s episode, Kernen and his co-hosts, Becky Quick and Andrew Ross Sorkin, were discussing exchange rates across various foreign currencies. Quick mentioned that she had a few rupees in her wallet, left from a recent trip to the country. She showed them off to Sorkin and Kernen.
- 9/24/2013
- by Sara Morrison
- The Wrap
New Delhi – The Indian rupee has been on a downward spiral in recent months, touching an all-time low in late August at 68.7 -- from about 53 in January -- against the U.S. dollar. While various factors have been attributed to the rupee's erosion -- from flawed economic policies by the government to a resurgent Us economy attracting investment away from the developing markets of Asia -- the Indian film business is feeling the pinch. According to a study by the New Delhi-based Associated Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Assocham), the weak rupee has meant that Bollywood producers are
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- 9/6/2013
- by Nyay Bhushan
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Pacha, a Bolivian film by Héctor Ferreiro will open the first edition of the Kochi International Film Festival today. The festival that will run from December 16-23 will be inaugurated by Kerala Chief Minister Oomen Chandy.
The festival will screen films from Latin America, Europe, Asia and USA, apart from films on the 100 Years of Indian Cinema and Centenary of Masters.
A total of 50 international films and 24 Indian films will be screened. Five films from Thailand, eight from Poland six films from Iran will be a part of the international section. While 18 Malayalam, one Tulu film and three Hindi films are in the line-up.
Line up of films:
100 Years of Indian Cinema
Malayalam Golden 10:
Elippathayam (The Rat Trap) by Adoor Gopalakrishnan
Chidambaram by G. Aravindan
Danny by T. V. Chandran
Amma Ariyan by John Abraham
Oppol by K. S. Sethumadhavan
Nirmalyam by M. T. Vasudevan Nair
Uppu by Pavithran
Olavum Theeravum by P.
The festival will screen films from Latin America, Europe, Asia and USA, apart from films on the 100 Years of Indian Cinema and Centenary of Masters.
A total of 50 international films and 24 Indian films will be screened. Five films from Thailand, eight from Poland six films from Iran will be a part of the international section. While 18 Malayalam, one Tulu film and three Hindi films are in the line-up.
Line up of films:
100 Years of Indian Cinema
Malayalam Golden 10:
Elippathayam (The Rat Trap) by Adoor Gopalakrishnan
Chidambaram by G. Aravindan
Danny by T. V. Chandran
Amma Ariyan by John Abraham
Oppol by K. S. Sethumadhavan
Nirmalyam by M. T. Vasudevan Nair
Uppu by Pavithran
Olavum Theeravum by P.
- 12/16/2012
- by NewsDesk
- DearCinema.com
Establishing himself as one of the biggest superstars down south ,with his films Indian Rupee, Veettilekkula Vazhi and Thirakatha bagging three out of the last four National Awards for best Malayalam films, actor Prithviraj now sets his sights on Bollywood, proving to audiences and the industry alike, that he is one to watch out for. Said by the acclaimed critic and trade analyst, “Prithviraj, who has several South Indian films to his credit, does a super job in his first Hindi outing. He has striking screen presence, has worked hard to get in shape, but most importantly, he is a Read More...
- 10/29/2012
- Bollywood Trade
Establishing himself as one of the biggest superstars down south ,with his films Indian Rupee, Veettilekkula Vazhi and Thirakatha bagging three out of the last four National Awards for best Malayalam films, actor Prithviraj now sets his sights on Bollywood, proving to audiences and the industry alike, that he is one to watch out for. Said by the acclaimed critic and trade analyst, "Prithviraj, who has several South Indian films to his credit, does a super job in his first Hind...
- 10/29/2012
- GlamSham
Superstar Prithviraj Sukumarn is a big name down south with many great hits like Stop Violence, Indian Rupee, Vaasthavam, Chocolate, Urumi, etc and now all set to make his big Bollywood debut opposite queen of Bollywood, Rani Mukerji in Aiyyaa. However, when it came to bagging a Yash Raj Film, his second upcoming Bollywood film, it wasn’t a cakewalk for him. Prithviraj got it on the basis of his acting prowess and not because of his stature or what he is. Read More...
- 10/3/2012
- Bollywood Trade
Superstar Prithviraj Sukumarn is a big name down south with many great hits like Stop Violence, Indian Rupee, Vaasthavam, Chocolate, Urumi, etc and now all set to make his big Bollywood debut opposite queen of Bollywood, Rani Mukerji in Aiyyaa. However, when it came to bagging a Yash Raj Film, his second upcoming Bollywood film, it wasn't a cakewalk for him. Prithviraj got it on the basis of his acting prowess and not because of his stature or what he is.
- 10/3/2012
- GlamSham
Deool, Byari, Aaranyakandam, and the other winners of the 2011 National Film Awards have been announced. The 59th Annual National Film Awards, administered by the India’s Directorate of Film Festivals, is “the most prominent film award ceremony in India. Established in 1954, it is administrated by the Indian government’s Directorate of Film Festivals since 1973. Every year, a national panel appointed by the government selects the winning entry, and the award ceremony is held in New Delhi, where the President of India gives away the awards.
This is followed by the inauguration of the National Film Festival, where the award-winning films are screened for the public. Declared for films produced in the previous year across the country, they hold the distinction of awarding merit to the best of Indian cinema overall, as well as presenting awards for the best films in each region and language of the country. Due to the...
This is followed by the inauguration of the National Film Festival, where the award-winning films are screened for the public. Declared for films produced in the previous year across the country, they hold the distinction of awarding merit to the best of Indian cinema overall, as well as presenting awards for the best films in each region and language of the country. Due to the...
- 3/8/2012
- by R.W.
- Film-Book
Today the winners of the 59th National Film Awards, the most respected and prestigious film prize in the Indian film industry which everyone looks forward to, were announced. The National Awards honor work from all the film industries in India and this year’s winners are from the Hindi, Bengali, Marathi, Kannada, Malayalam, Manipuri, Tamil, Punjabi Film industries.
Bollyspice takes a look at the Hindi cinema winners.
I Am wins Best Hindi Film
The Hindi Film I Am won the award for Best Film and Best Lyrics for the song ‘Agar Zindagi’, which is written by Amitabh Bhattacharya.
Onir thanked everyone on Twitter for their support. He was really overwhelmed by the fact that I Am bagged two National awards. “Thank you all so much. Still overwhelmed that I Am won the Best Hindi Feature film and Best lyrics National award. It’s been a long and difficult journey. Thanks...
Bollyspice takes a look at the Hindi cinema winners.
I Am wins Best Hindi Film
The Hindi Film I Am won the award for Best Film and Best Lyrics for the song ‘Agar Zindagi’, which is written by Amitabh Bhattacharya.
Onir thanked everyone on Twitter for their support. He was really overwhelmed by the fact that I Am bagged two National awards. “Thank you all so much. Still overwhelmed that I Am won the Best Hindi Feature film and Best lyrics National award. It’s been a long and difficult journey. Thanks...
- 3/8/2012
- by Charla Manohar
- Bollyspice
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