Category Articles: Movies

Akshay Kumar, Disha Patni attend closing ceremony of Kudo tournament in Surat

November 29, 2023
Akshay Kumar, Disha Patni attend closing ceremony of Kudo tournament in Surat

Surat: Hindi film actors Akshay Kumar and Disha Patni attended the closing ceremony of 15th International Kudo Tournament 2023-24 at Veer Narmad South Gujarat University hall here on Tuesday. The tournament is named after Akshay Kumar as it was Akshay Kumar who brought Kudo to India after he learned it while doing Rowdy Rathore movie. As many as 78 persons from Surat and 250 from Gujarat participated in Akshay Kumar Kudo International Tournament this year. The winners will go to play Sou...Read More

Gujarat CM watches premier show of a newly released Hindi comedy movie

November 17, 2023

Motera: Late in the evening on Friday, visited NY Cinema theater in Motera area of Ahmedabad to watch the premier show of a just launched Hindi movie Khichdi-2. The Chief Minister watched this show with the makers and actors of the film. City Mayor, Deputy Mayor, Standing Committee Chairman and Residence Additional Collector were also present to watch the premier show of this comedy movie. Khichdi was a Hindi serial featuring Gujarati artists and characters which later also came as a movie. Khic...Read More

It’s time to celebrate our real heroes: Vivek Agnihotri in Gujarat

September 15, 2023
It’s time to celebrate our real heroes: Vivek Agnihotri in Gujarat

Uvarsad, Gandhinagar: Karnavati University organised a charismatic discussion on 'The War Within' by noted filmmaker, Mr Vivek Ranjan Agnihotri today. Vivek Agnihotri is the Member of the Board, Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) and a national award winner film director, screenwriter and author with super hits like The Kashmir Files, Tashkent Files and upcoming promising film Vaccine Story. During his session, he spoke about the role of Indian women in shaping the world order. ...Read More

Gujarat govt to sign MoU for Filmfare awards 2024

July 18, 2023
Gujarat govt to sign MoU for Filmfare awards 2024

Gandhinagar: The Film fair awards function for year 2024 will take place in Gujarat. The annual award function generally takes place in Mumbai only. A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for year 2024 Filmfare awards will take place in the State capital Gandhinagar on Wednesday, July 19 in the presence of Gujarat Chief Minister. On behalf of the State government, the MoU will be signed by the official of the Tourism Corporation of Gujarat Ltd(TGCL). DeshGujarat Read More

Gujarati film Shubh Yatra to have its world digital premier on ShemarooMe on July 6

July 05, 2023
Gujarati film Shubh Yatra to have its world digital premier on ShemarooMe on July 6

Ahmedabad: Gujarati film ‘Shubh Yatra’ will have its world digital premiere exclusively on ShemarooMe, starting 06 July 2023. Making this announcement, Shemaroo in a note stated - Shubh Yatra takes a humorous and subtle approach to the craze among Gujaratis to fulfill their 'US Dream,’ and sheds light on the desire for a better life abroad and the challenges faced by individuals resorting to illegal means. An unforgettable family entertainer, the film delivers a concoction of side-spli...Read More

Gujarat State Film Awards Function held at Gandhinagar; 181 awardees honored

June 27, 2023
Gujarat State Film Awards Function held at Gandhinagar; 181 awardees honored

Gandhinagar: An award ceremony was held at Gandhinagar in the special presence of the State Finance Minister Mr. Kanubhai Desai to award the best Gujarati films and their artists. In the ceremony held at Swarnim Complex-2, about 181 artist-professionals were honored with film awards in various 46 categories by dignitaries including the Finance Minister. The award is presented annually to the best films by the Office of the Director of Information under the Department of Information and Broadcast...Read More

Morari Bapu ask filmmakers to consult before making film on Ramayan amid Adipurush row

June 23, 2023
Morari Bapu ask filmmakers to consult before making film on Ramayan amid Adipurush row

Gandhinagar: The film Adipurush, which claims to be based on Ramayan, is surrounded by controversy ever since its release due to the use of bad language and the wrong portrayal of characters from Ramayan. Amidst the controversy, Katha Kar Morari Bapu has asked the filmmakers to consult him or take the basis of Valmiki's Ramayan and Tulsidas's Ramcharitmanas before making a movie on the subject. "I humbly request from Vyas Peeth that these days several movies are being made about the Ramayan a...Read More

A rickshaw driver offers free ride to The Kerala Story movie goers

May 12, 2023
A rickshaw driver offers free ride to The Kerala Story movie goers

Surat: A rickshaw driver in the Sarthana area of  Surat has started offering free rides to movie theaters to families going to watch The Kerala Story movie. The rickshaw driver named Vijay Bharvad has put up posters on his rickshaw, informing about free rides to those willing to watch The Kerala Story movie. Vijay Bharvad, associated with a Hindu organization, stated that the movie gives a good message to the youth of the country. The cases like Love Jihad are very alarming, he said. He sai...Read More

World Digital Premier of Gujarati Suspense Thriller ‘Hun Iqbal’ on ShemarooMe

February 25, 2023
World Digital Premier of Gujarati Suspense Thriller ‘Hun Iqbal’ on ShemarooMe

Ahmedabad: ShemarooMe, a renowned OTT platform in Gujarat, is streaming a Gujarati suspense thriller 'Hun Iqbal.' Starring RJ Devaki, Mitra Gadhvi, and Sonali Lele Desai in lead roles, the movie is written and directed by Pallav Parikh. The plot of story revolves around the cops trying to investigate a heist. The most interesting part of the movie was the camera work which was inspired from OJ vs Simpsons. Hun Iqbal follows the story of Iqbal, a mysterious thief who carries out a heist in Ahme...Read More

Gujarati film producer who gave movies like Rado, Nadidosh, Locha Lapsi arrested

January 20, 2023
Gujarati film producer who gave movies like Rado, Nadidosh, Locha Lapsi arrested

Surat: Pradip alias Munna Shukla who has produced some of the recent Gujarati movies like Rado, Nadidosh, and Locha Lapsi has been arrested. A primary investigation by Surat Police has revealed that Pradip had collected Rs. 102 crores by operating a Ponzi scheme. The scam came to light in the SEBI inquiry. Rs. 9 crore sum has been seized and returned to some of the investors. A complaint against Pradip was filed in Surat Crime Branch in connection with Rs. 65 lakh cheating on Wednesday. Munn...Read More