SPORTS
Cricket - Shakib Al Hassan
Ranked as one of the world s most famous athletes by ESPN in 2019, Shakib has come a long way since his debut back in 2004 at the National Domestic League as a 17-year-old cricketer.
In 2015, the sports star of Bangladesh became the first and only cricketer in history to be marked as the top ranker in all three formats of the game.
In November 2020, after a ban of a full year by the International Cricket Council, Shakib returned to his passion – cricket, and continued his presence through taking part in the Bangabandhu T20 Cup 2020, as a selected team member for Gemcon Khulna.
(MENAFN - NewsBytes) Fans of veteran actor Jaya Bachchan have a reason to rejoice as she is set to return on the silver screen after nearly a decade.
Last seen in a major role in Rituparno Ghosh s Sunglass (Taak Jhaank in Hindi), which premiered at the 19th Kolkata International Film Festival in 2013, Bachchan will soon be directed by celebrated Marathi filmmaker Gajendra Ahire.
Here s more. In this article Shooting to be completed within 20 days: Report Bachchan is a Rajya Sabha member as well Comeback Shooting to be completed within 20 days: Report
As per a report in Bollywood Hungama , Ahire has signed Bachchan for a Marathi movie. The shoot is expected to be completed in 20 days. He has helmed over 50 Marathi films including Shevri, Anumati, and The Silence.
West Bengal: Mamata government allows 100% occupancy in cinema halls
Photo: Pixabay
Kolkata: In order to give a boost to the economy, two days after the BJP-led central government had issued a notification about 100 per cent occupancy in cinema hall, Mamata Banerjee-led Trinamool Congress on Monday evening issued a notification of opening of the same abiding COVID-19 protocols.
âAdequate physical distancing of at least 6 feet to be followed outside the auditoriums, common areas and waiting areas at all times. Use of face covers/masks to be made mandatory at all times. Availability of hand sanitizers, preferably in the touch-free mode, at entry and exit points as well as common areas within the premises,â read the notification.
Onkar Diwadkar’s short film Still Alive brings about the much-needed conversation around mental health Writer-director Onkar Diwadkar puts the spotlight on mental health in his Marathi short film
Still Alive (with English subtitles). Recently screened at the 51st International Film Festival Of India (IFFI) and the 26th Kolkata International Film Festival, the 27-minute film delves into the psychological state of a woman with depression and suicidal thoughts. The protagonist Meera (played by Pooja Raibagi), in an emotional state of mind, stands on the beach and decides to take her life.
Unable to bear the breakup with her boyfriend, she is frustrated and tries to call him, then her mother and even dials Manas Foundation, a suicide prevention helpline. Although Meera is listening, she is not receptive. She walks into the water but a high tide throws her back to the shore. Meera realises how precious life is and starts humming the lines
Director Sharan Venugopal on his recent short film, ‘Oru Paathiraa Swapnam Pole’
Updated:
Updated:
January 23, 2021 14:42 IST
The film was recently screened at the 51st International Film Festival of India, Goa and it explores the idea of personal space
Share Article
Nadiya Moidu in a still from the film
The film was recently screened at the 51st International Film Festival of India, Goa and it explores the idea of personal space
In about 37 minutes, the Malayalam short film,
Oru Paathiraa Swapnam Pole (
Like a Midnight Dream in English), makes its audience introspect about the idea of personal space in relationships. The film, written and directed by Sharan Venugopal, was recently screened in the Indian Panorama Section at the 51st International Film Festival of India (IFFI), Goa. “I was always intrigued by the idea of personal space. When I thought of doing a movie, I decided to explore this subject,” says the 28-year-old filmmaker who is based in Thiruvan