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Maldives learns Hindi from Bollywood

Nearly 80 per cent of Hindi speaking population in Maldives have learnt the language watching Bollywood movies, a senior actor said here today. READ

Goa to be promoted a shooting point during IFFI

Goa will promote itself as a destination for shooting films during the upcoming International Film Festival of India (IFFI), 2010, a senior state bureaucrat said today. READ

Afghani films seek neighbour's assistance

The half century-old film industry of violence prone Afghanistan needs financial assistance from their neighbours to produce films, a senior Afghani filmmaker said today. READ

More films than audience at SAFF opening

Nearly empty auditorium was the highlight of the four-day South Asian Film Festival (SAFF) that began in Goa today, with more than 50 films from eight countries to be screened at the event. READ

South Asian Film Fest from 17 Sep

Four-day-long South Asian Film Festival (SAFF), with Afghanistan as its focus country, would commence here from September 17. READ

'Paltadcho Munis' bags national award in Konkani

‘Paltadcho Munis’, a Konkani film by Laxmikant Shetgaonkar, has bagged this year’s National Award as the best feature film in Konkani. READ

Not films, basic infra should be a priority: Remo

Noted music composer and singer Remo Fernandes, who is expected to walk the red carpet for the next edition of IFFI in Goa, feels that basic infrastructure and facilities should take precedence over hosting of ... READ

"Paltadacho Munis"wins best film award at Los Angeles

"Paltadacho Munis” (The Man Beyond the Bridge), a Konkani film directed by Laxmikant Shetgaonkar, won yet another grand jury award at the 8th annual Indian Film Festival of Los Angeles. READ

Canadian distributor to screen "Paltadcho Munis" in Canada

International award winner Konkani film “Paltadcho Munis” has been picked up for distribution by a Canadian agency to screen it all over Canada. READ

"Paltadcho Munis" for NETPAC award in Berlin

Highly acclaimed Konkani film ''Paltadcho Munis'' (The Man Beyond the Bridge), directed by Laxmikant Shetgaonkar has been nominated for the prestigious NETPAC award in the upcoming Berlin International Film Festival this year. READ