Category: Entertainment

Mumbai: Sobhita Dhulipala marked a decade in cinema at IFP Season 16, reflecting on how her journey has shaped her perspective on the roles she chooses, the stereotypes she wants to move beyond, and the pressures that come with being a leading lady. In a candid conversation about ‘Deconstructing the Leading Lady’, Sobhita spoke about embracing flawed characters, finding the confidence to stay authentic in an industry that often rewards conformity, and stepping into a more uninhibited role with her upcoming film Vettuvam. Reflecting on how her perspective has evolved…

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Mumbai: Day 2 of IFP Season 16 continues on October 25 at Mehboob Studios, Mumbai, bringing together compelling voices from across cinema, culture, and creativity. Among the key sessions, filmmaker Sujoy Ghosh joined film critic and journalist Mayank Shekhar for Subverting Expectations in Cinema, a conversation exploring the craft of storytelling, the art of keeping audiences guessing and the creative choices behind some of his most memorable films. From recounting how Kahaani came to life to reflecting on the challenges of adapting Badla and his enduring fascination with doomed love…

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With a slate of performances that continues to showcase his range, Saurabh Sachdeva is now gearing up for his next big screen outing in the much-awaited Ramayana. At IFP Season 16, however, the actor and acting coach turned the spotlight on the craft behind the performances, leading a masterclass titled ‘How Not to Audition’. Drawing from a journey that began almost by chance, Sachdeva spoke candidly about living with dyslexia, confronting deeply personal experiences, the lessons that have shaped his approach to acting, and much more. Revealing that acting was…

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Mumbai: On Day 2 of IFP Season 16, actor Mrunal Thakur joined Shravan Shah for On Making Her Mark, reflecting on the choices, risks, and defining moments that have shaped her journey as an actor. From taking on stories that go beyond entertainment to creating opportunities on her own terms, Mrunal spoke about the importance of conviction, the freedom to fail, and her next creative venture as a producer with an upcoming Marathi-language short film centred on water. Reflecting on her decision to take on Love Sonia, Mrunal said, “So,…

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Mumbai: Bringing together filmmakers, storytellers, and creative voices for conversations on the ideas and processes shaping their work, IFP Season 16’s Day 1 featured National Award-winning Tamil filmmaker Vetrimaaran in a scintillating session titled ‘Making of a Modern Auteur’, hosted by Raunaq Mangottil. From revealing how Arasan and Rajan Vagaiyara are expanding the Vada Chennai universe to reflecting on the creative choices behind films like Polladhavan and the questions raised by Bad Girl, Vetrimaaran offered insights into his approach to storytelling and the choices filmmakers make to stay true to…

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Mumbai: Day 2 of IFP Season 16 continued on October 25 at Mehboob Studios, Mumbai, with actor Nithya Menen joining film journalist Vishal Menon for Becoming Kanmani, a conversation revisiting the enduring appeal of OK Kanmani and the craft behind its memorable characters and relationships. Reflecting on why certain films resonate, Nithya challenged the idea that on-screen chemistry comes down to just two actors, while also sharing her candid take on the creative freedom filmmakers enjoy today. “Chemistry is not that. Chemistry is in the writing, first and foremost chemistry…

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Mumbai: From her early days working with Anurag Kashyap to her evolving roles as an actor and producer, Huma Qureshi has consistently chosen to challenge herself. At IFP Season 16, in a candid session with writer Mohar Basu, titled ‘Many Lives of Huma Qureshi’, the actor reflected on the filmmakers who shaped her journey, the roles she wants to explore, the realities of making films today, and much more. Currently shooting Maharani Season 5 in Bhopal, Huma spoke about a career that continues to take her in new directions. Recalling…

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At IFP Season 16, actor Pratik Gandhi joined veteran actor Ratna Pathak Shah for The Actor at Work, an unfiltered conversation about his craft, the experiences that shaped him as an actor, and the discipline behind effortless performances. Reflecting on his journey from engineering and corporate life to the stage and ultimately the screen, Gandhi spoke about why his breakthrough with Scam 1992 came at the right time, why he refuses to settle for mediocrity, and why actors should see one another as collaborators rather than competitors. Gandhi traced his…

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Mumbai: IFP rang in its sixteenth season with an eventful first day on October 24 at Mehboob Studio, Mumbai. Amid a packed lineup, Rana Daggubati drew a full house with ‘More Than a Star: On Nurturing The New Wave,’ an unfiltered chat with Swati Chopra where he broke down why box office numbers don’t capture cinema’s tre impact. From recalling how Bollywood has influences everything to expressing why cinema’s power to connect people across languages and social backgrounds deserves greater recognition, Rana spoke with such honesty and candour that had…

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Mumbai: Filmmaker Shakun Batra stole the spotlight at IFP Season 16 on Day 2 with his insightful masterclass, ‘POST is the New PRE’, at Mumbai’s Mehboob Studio. Exploring how technology is reshaping the filmmaking process, Batra shared how he would approach the yacht sequences in Gehraiyaan differently today and offered a glimpse into his experiments with hybrid filmmaking through his new venture, Jouska AI. Shakun weighed in on how AI is reshaping filmmaking, pointing to the response to the Ramayana trailer as an example of how accessible large-scale visual creation…

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