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Smita Patil’s Manthan Set To Release In India After Cannes 2024 Premier(Photo Credit –IMDb)

Cinematic Genuis Shyam Benegal’s Masterpiece Manthan, starring Naseeruddin Shah and the late Smita Patil, was screened at Cannes 2024. The restored version of the 1976 Cult movie was met with warmth and glowing reviews. The Hindi film classic found a new audience that witnessed it for the first time. Reports state that Manthan, following its successful run at the Cannes Film Festival, will be re-released in Indian theaters.

Film Heritage Foundation, Gujarat Co-Operative Milk Marketing Federation Ltd., PVR-inox Ltd., and Cinépolis India have teamed up to release the restored classic in 50 cities and 100 theaters throughout India on June 1 and 2, following a resounding reception at the film festival.

With its spectacular return to the limelight at the Cannes Film Festival, the restored version of Shyam Benegal’s iconic Manthan, starring the late actor Smita Patil and Naseeruddin Shah,...

“Manthan” is a landmark for Hindi cinema for a number of reasons. For starters, it was the first film in the world to be produced not by a single production house, but the farmers of the Gujarat Cooperative Milk Federation who contributed Rs.2 each for the production of the movie. Furthermore, it is based on a story written jointly by Dr. Verghese Kurien and director Shyam Benegal. The story actually takes place during the White Revolution (also known as Operation Flood), whose impact extended to uplifting the living standards of rural communities, to empowering women farmers and ensuring self-sufficiency in dairy production, marking a significant milestone in India's agricultural history. As such, the script actually focuses on a case that highlights the issues the people who started the program faced, particularly in rural communities.

The film went on to win the 1977 National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Hindi...

Tiger Shroff & Karan Johar Reunite For A Big Dharma Productions Feature For 2025. (Photo Credit – Instagram)

Karan Johar and Dharma Productions have genuinely been the pioneers in the new age of Hindi Cinema, with diverse genres and bringing in the best entertainment. In yet another move to bring forth the best of Indian Cinema, Karan Johar is eyeing a project with Tiger Shroff. The Gen-z heartthrob Tiger Shroff has completed 10 years in the industry, taking one challenge after another. He is also one of the youngest to have his franchise with Baaghi. Rumors and reports are abuzz that Shroff may be returning to his Dharma days. As per reports, Tiger Shroff is set to star in a big entertainer produced by Karan Johar under the banner of Dharma Productions. Here’s everything we know about the untitled project.

Shroff, who has been chasing the next action flick, with Baaghi 4 and Singham 4 in the works,...

Heeramandi Star Aditi Rao Hydari Recalls How Amitabh Bachchan Moved Her To Tears During Wazir- Find Out Why. (Photo Credit – Instagram)

Aditi Rao Hydari, hypnotized with her beauty and grace on screen, and her recent performance in Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s debut web series Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar, is being widely praised. The actress has worked with eminent film personalities, including Bollywood’s mega-star Amitabh Bachchan. She recently remembered her time in Wazir alongside Bachchan Senior and shared her experience. Keep scrolling for more.

For the unversed, Wazir was released in 2016, and it was directed by Bejoy Nambiar and produced by Vidhu Vinod Chopra. Farhan Akhtar was in the lead role alongside Ab and Aditi. It also featured Manav Kaul and Neil Nitin Mukesh. As per reports, it was supposed to be Chopra’s first Hollywood movie with Rain Man star Dustin Hoffman in the lead. Unfortunately, things did not go as planned,...

Bollywood"The Cbfc has anyway cleared the film and the Supreme Court has endorsed it. There is nothing to stop it," he said. IANSKarni Sena members demanding a ban on 'Padmaavat' in Bengaluru; Pti Photo.By Sugandha Rawal Veteran filmmaker Shyam Benegal on Thursday hailed the Supreme Court's decision to strike down the ban against Sanjay Leela Bhansali's Padmaavat in some states, saying it is clearly the victory of freedom of expression in the country. Benegal, who chaired a Ministry of Information and Broadcasting committee to propose ways to revamp the censor board, told Ians that once the Central Board of Film Certification (Cbfc) and the Supreme Court have given the movie a go-ahead, nothing can stop its release. The Rajasthan, Gujarat and Haryana governments had banned the movie's release in their states. As for the organisations that are threatening to protest ahead of and when Padmaavat releases on January 25 over alleged distortion of historical facts, the state governments must intervene and ensure law and order is maintained, he said. "The controversy is over. The film will be shown all over the country. The Cbfc has anyway cleared the film and the Supreme Court has endorsed it. There is nothing to stop it except some people like (those from) Karni Sena and whoever they are... If they prevent it, then there will be a law and order situation, and the state government can take action against them," Benegal told Ians over phone. "Quite clearly, it's a win for freedom of expression," he added. The 83-year-old director, known for his socially relevant movies like Ankur, Nishant, Manthan and Bhumika, wonders why questions are being raised against the movie, which the makers have clearly stated is based on 16th century poet Malik Muhammad Jayasi's poem "Padmavat". "After all, the simple thing is that 'Padmavat' is a classic. It was written in 1526 and not written yesterday or today. It is a classic work. We have accepted the literary classic which has been there since 1526 when Malik wrote it, and now the fact is that so many years later, some little organisation is saying that it is offending them and their sentiments. Does it make sense? "It doesn't make sense to anybody expcept for that little group of people who are creeating all the noise," Benegal said, applauding the Cbfc and Supreme Court's "correct step" for the Deepika Padukone, Ranveer Singh and Shahid Kapoor starrer. Cbfc on December 30 last year decided to grant a U/A certificate to the movie, subject to five modifications, including title change from Padmavati to Padmavat. The makers -- Bhansali Productions and Viacom18 Motion Pictures -- finally went with Padmaavat, and agreed to the other four points, maintaining that the movie glorifies Rajput pride, valour and honour. However, Rajput outfit Shree Rajput Karni Sena has been adamant in its demand that the movie must not be screened. Benegal said: "There is nothing to stop the state governments to act against these groups who are causing this problem, unless they are hand in glove with the group... What is going to prevent them?" (Sugandha Rawal can be contacted at sugandha.r@ians.in)...

One of the things we like to do here at BollySpice is shine the light on some people who work hard at the movies but never really get the focus on them: people like producers, singers, composers, music directors, costumers and more. Today we have a unique treat just for you. We recently interviewed Gourov Dasgupta, the music director of the upcoming thriller Enemmy and it was a fab. One of the coolest things is that he gave a shout-out to all of his team that worked on the Ost with him. We thought it would be really interesting to talk with them as well. See what music producer Roshan Balu, lyricist Manathan and signers Torsha and Keshav told us about the music of Enemmy!

Music producer Roshan Balu Talks the Music and Background score of Enemmy

Since I have my influences ranging from Carnatic music (because being from a...

We have heard his fab music in films like Acid Factory, Hide & Seek, Knockout and Challo Dilli. The composer, with the very rock edge, has always impressed with his cool mix of dance electro synth beats and the full on rock guitar riffs he lays down. His newest Ost is for the dramatic action thriller Enemmy, which stars Mithun Chakraborty, Suniel Shetty, Kay Kay Menon, Johny Lever and Mahaakshay directed by Ashu Trikha. The music director created four cool very rock flavored tracks for the film and even sang for the first time! We caught up with Gourov Dasgupta and talked creating the songs of Enemmy including working with Mithun da! The musician also gives shout outs to his team that included music producer Roshan Balu, lyricist Manthan and singers Torsha and Keshav, which we think is totally cool! Check it out!

Tell us how the project Enemmy came about?...

Coming up on Friday is Enemmy a drama thriller starring Mithun Chakraborty, Suniel Shetty, Kay Kay Menon, Johny Lever and Mahaakshay directed by Ashu Trikha. The film is about law and order and the battle between the Mumbai mafia and police. For the music of the film, the director along with star Mithun Chakraborty worked with Gourov Dasgupta to create four songs for the film. The rockin’ music composer once again sits down with his fab music producer Roshan Balu at the mixing board. Joining in the fun are Manthan on lyrics and singers Keshav and Torsha to hit the notes both hard and soft for the sound of the film. Also on the Ost is the fabulous Bappi Lahiri in one song, who is joined by the ever-wonderful Mamta Sharma.

Check out what we thought of the music of Enemmy!

The composer Gourov Dasgupta takes to the mike for...