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Laapataa Ladies plagiarism row: Biplab Goswami refutes claims

Laapataa Ladies plagiarism row: Biplab Goswami refutes claims

While the writer of Laapataa Ladies, Biplab Goswami, has cleared that the film's content is 100% original, the director of Burqa City, Fabrice Bracq, said he is "shocked and saddened"

06 April,2025 04:08 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Laapataa Ladies plagiarism row: Kiran Rao directorial accused of copying

Laapataa Ladies plagiarism row: Kiran Rao directorial accused of copying

A clip of the Arabic film Burqa City surfaced on social media, leaving netizens baffled and questioning whether Kiran Rao has plagiarized its script for her film Laapataa Ladies

02 April,2025 02:25 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Follow these tips to curate watchlists for quality time with your pets

Follow these tips to curate watchlists for quality time with your pets

As Academy Award-winning animated film Flow sparks conversation around pet-friendly content, animal behaviourists reveal how to curate watchlists for quality time with your furry pal

31 March,2025 08:39 AM IST | Mumbai | Devashish Kamble
Film academy apologises to 'No Other Land' co-director Hamdan Ballal

Film academy apologises to 'No Other Land' co-director Hamdan Ballal

According to the outlet, the Academy released a statement on Wednesday condemning "harming artists," but did not name Palestinian director Ballal in it who was detained by the Israeli forces.

30 March,2025 06:41 PM IST | Washington | ANI
Oscar-winning actor Cate Blanchett says award shows should not be televised

Oscar-winning actor Cate Blanchett says award shows should not be televised

Oscar-winning actress Cate Blanchett has stirred up a conversation about the future of awards shows, suggesting that they should no longer be televised

21 March,2025 11:05 AM IST | Washington | ANI
Hans Zimmer slams 'stupid rule' of Oscars for disqualifying Dune: Part Two score

Hans Zimmer slams 'stupid rule' of Oscars for disqualifying Dune: Part Two score

Hans Zimmer went on to explain that the Academy's decision was based on his use of thematic elements from the first 'Dune' film in the second installment

11 March,2025 10:36 AM IST | Washington | ANI
Kareena Kapoor pays tribute to Raj Kapoor with stunning performance at IIFA 2025

Kareena Kapoor pays tribute to Raj Kapoor with stunning performance at IIFA 2025

Kareena Kapoor paid tribute to her grandfather and legendary actor-filmmaker Raj Kapoor with her stunning performance at the 25th Silver Jubilee edition of IIFA

10 March,2025 08:50 AM IST | Jaipur | ANI
Bill Maher says 'cancel culture' cost Emilia Perez big wins at the Oscars 2025

Bill Maher says 'cancel culture' cost Emilia Perez big wins at the Oscars 2025

Comedian Bill Maher believes that the 'cancel culture' is still thriving and has evolved into something else, Deadline reported.

09 March,2025 08:26 AM IST | Washington | ANI
Oscars '25: Why Payal Kapadia’s ‘All We Imagine as Light’ deserved more

Oscars '25: Why Payal Kapadia’s ‘All We Imagine as Light’ deserved more

In an exclusive interview with mid-day, the Mumbai-based filmmaker talks about all things Mumbai and how the film celebrates the city and its women in more than one way

07 March,2025 09:56 AM IST | Mumbai | Nascimento Pinto
Demi Moore takes Oscars 2025 loss in stride, gorges on French fries

Demi Moore takes Oscars 2025 loss in stride, gorges on French fries

Moore was nominated for best actress in a leading role for her acclaimed performance in "The Substance," which won the Oscar for best makeup and hairstyling. The movie also secured nominations for best director and best picture

05 March,2025 08:03 AM IST | Los Angeles | ANI

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