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FTII To Hold National Re-Exam For All Candidates After Delhi ‘Strong Room’ Breach Sparks Outrage

FTII To Hold National Re-Exam For All Candidates After Delhi ‘Strong Room’ Breach Sparks Outrage

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2 min readPuneMay 1, 2026 10:41 PM IST The Film and Television Institute of India (FTII) will hold its entrance examination (written test) again for all candidates across all papers throughout the country. The entrance examination, conducted on April 26, was compromised after candidates breached the strong room at the examination centre in Delhi due to issues like delay in distribution of papers. The institute had appointed a three-member committee headed by the registrar to investigate how the entrance exam should be reconducted. In a notice, the registrar announced, “The decision of full re-examination at the national level is taken in order to ensure a uniform, fair, and credible assessment process and to provide a level playing field to all candidates in the wake of concerns regarding the overall perception of fairness and integrity of the examination process that arose in the light of some operational deficiencies and a major disruption in Delhi Centre which led to cancellation of exam at that centre.” The notice said candidates do not need to complete any formalities for …

FTII student film Shadows of the Moonless Nights selected for La Cinef section of Cannes Film Festival 2026

FTII student film Shadows of the Moonless Nights selected for La Cinef section of Cannes Film Festival 2026

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Shadows of the Moonless Nights, a short film by a student of the Film and Television Institute of India (FTII), has been selected for La Cinef Competitive section of the 2026 Cannes Film Festival. A still from the Cannes-bound film, Shadows of the Moonless Nights. FTII student film goes to Cannes The 24-minute film, directed by Mehar Malhotra, is part of a lineup of 14 live-action and 5 animated shorts for the segment, which is dedicated to showcasing film school fiction and animated films. For this year’s edition, the organisers received 2,750 entries from film schools worldwide, the Cannes Film Festival said in a statement. The selected films are directed by 12 women and nine men and represent 15 countries and 4 continents, it added. Malhotra’s film will compete for three La Cinef prizes, which will be awarded by a jury during a ceremony on May 21 in the Bunuel Theatre. Malhotra is a student of direction and screenplay writing course at the prestigious Pune-based institute. About Shadows of the Moonless Nights Shadows of the …

Rakesh Bedi would visit Javed Akhtar`s home for free food and alcohol during FTII days

Rakesh Bedi would visit Javed Akhtar`s home for free food and alcohol during FTII days

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Veteran actor Rakesh Bedi is witnessing renewed popularity thanks to his role in Aditya Dhar’s Dhurandhar. Recently, filmmaker Farah Khan visited his home for her famous cooking vlog alongside her cook Dilip, where the two revisited memories from their early days in the industry. They fondly recalled how Rakesh and his friends would often enjoy complimentary food and drinks at Javed Akhtar’s residence. When Rakesh Bedi visited Javed Akhtar’s home during FTII days As Farah arrived, she playfully introduced Rakesh to her audience as the “main hero of Dhurandhar.” She mentioned that although they go back a long way, they were meeting after several years. Reflecting on the past, Farah shared that she was just 15 when Rakesh, then about 25, was studying at FTII. Recalling the old days, Khan shared, “FTII se yeh log roz aate the Javed uncle aur Honey aunty ke ghar free ka khaana aur free ki daaru peene, aate the vahan par toh we used to meet all of them (They used to come every day from FTII to Javed …

Farah Khan spills the beans about Rakesh Bedi’s FTII days; recalls him having free food, alcohol at Javed Akhtar’s house

Farah Khan spills the beans about Rakesh Bedi’s FTII days; recalls him having free food, alcohol at Javed Akhtar’s house

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Bollywood actor Rakesh Bedi is experiencing a resurgence in popularity with his performance in Aditya Dhar’s Dhurandhar. Recently, Farah Khan visited his home for her cooking vlog with her cook Dilip, where they reminisced about their struggling days and recalled how Rakesh, along with his friends, would enjoy free food and drinks at Javed Akhtar’s house. Farah Khan reunites with her long-time friend Rakesh Bedi. Farah Khan recalls fond memories with Rakesh Bedi from his FTII days As Farah entered Rakesh’s home, she introduced him to her viewers as “Dhurandhar ka main hero (the main hero of Dhurandhar)”. She added that she had known Rakesh for a long time but was meeting him after many years. Farah recalled that she was just 15 years old when Rakesh, then around 25, was studying at FTII. She said, “FTII se yeh log roz aate the Javed uncle aur Honey aunty ke ghar free ka khaana aur free ki daaru peene, aate the vahan par toh we used to meet all of them (They used to come every …

FTII To Hold National Re-Exam For All Candidates After Delhi ‘Strong Room’ Breach Sparks Outrage

This December, FTII brings its renowned Film Appreciation Course to Lucknow | Lucknow News

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The Film and Television Institute of India (FTII), Pune, has announced a five-day Film Appreciation Course in Lucknow from December 26 to 30. During the inauguration of the recently held Lucknow Short Film Festival, FTII Vice-Chancellor Dhiraj Singh had assured a strengthened FTII presence in Uttar Pradesh. According to the information released by the Press Information Bureau on Monday evening, the Vice-Chancellor said, “At the Lucknow Short Film Festival, the people of Lucknow demonstrated a clear understanding of and love for good cinema. Lucknow is an ideal place for FTII’s short courses. FTII has high ambitions for Uttar Pradesh, and this Appreciation Course is the first but a powerful step in that direction.” As per the statement, the Film Appreciation Course — one of FTII’s oldest and renowned programmes — aims to cultivate a perspective that allows participants to experience cinema with a deeper understanding of its pleasures and impact. The course will discuss various dimensions of cinema in detail — how a film travels from script to screen, how the language of cinema becomes …

Still the same boy from ‘Aaja Ve’: Rajkummar Rao on his journey since Sona Mohapatra’s 2006 song | Bollywood

Still the same boy from ‘Aaja Ve’: Rajkummar Rao on his journey since Sona Mohapatra’s 2006 song | Bollywood

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New Delhi, Rajkummar Rao has fond memories of featuring in Sona Mohapatra’s “Aaja Ve” music video when he was a first-year FTII student. And though he has made a name for himself as a versatile star, the actor says he is still the same boy who was thrilled to be in front of the camera for the first time. Still the same boy from ‘Aaja Ve’: Rajkummar Rao on his journey since Sona Mohapatra’s 2006 song The song, released in 2006 as part of Mohapatra’s album “Sona”, saw Rao making an appearance as a strict school master in a vibrant rural setting only to later shake a leg with his students and fellow villagers. “I’m still the same boy who was in that ‘Aaja Ve’ song… I made him up like a pansy school teacher. He’s a school teacher but I thought kuch to alag karte hain,” Rao, 40, told PTI in an interview. And it wasn’t just him in the video. Vijay Varma and Jaideep Ahlawat, Rao’s batchmates from Pune’s Film and Television Institute …

FTII, Pune and SRFTI, Kolkata get deemed-to-be university status, Ministry of Education confirms

FTII, Pune and SRFTI, Kolkata get deemed-to-be university status, Ministry of Education confirms

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FTII, Pune and SRFTI, Kolkata, have been granted deemed-to-be university status under section 3 of the UGC Act. Read on to know more. New Delhi: Film and Television Institute of India, Pune and Satyajit Ray Film and Television Institute, Kolkata, have officially been notified as Institutions Deemed to be Universities (Distinct Category) by the Ministry of Education, Government of India. Now, this new status will allow both institutes to award degrees rather than just diplomas and also offer doctoral programmes.  “FTII Pune and SRFTI Kolkata, have been granted deemed-to-be university status under section 3 of the UGC Act. The status has been notified following a recommendation made by the University Grants Commission,” a senior MoE official said, reported PTI. “Both institutes will launch doctoral, research and innovative academic programmes. They will also participate in NIRF Rankings and integrate with Academic Bank of Credits (ABC). Aligned with vision of National Education Policy (NEP), 2020, this landmark decision will pave way for greater autonomy, innovation and academic excellence in film and media education,” the official added, reported PTI. About both institutes In …

Jaideep Ahlawat’s Dance Moves In Jewel Thief Song Leave Vijay Varma Awestruck: ‘FTII Fresher Party Ke Baad…’

Jaideep Ahlawat’s Dance Moves In Jewel Thief Song Leave Vijay Varma Awestruck: ‘FTII Fresher Party Ke Baad…’

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Last Updated:April 13, 2025, 21:55 IST Vijay Varma was amazed by his friend Jaideep Ahlawat’s dance moves in the Jewel Thief song Jaadu, and it took him back to their FTII days! Vijay Varma lauded his friend Jaideep Ahlawat’s dance moves in Jewel Thief song Jaadu ‘Jaadu’, the first song from Saif Ali Khan and Jaideep Ahlawat’s Netflix thriller ‘Jewel Thief- The Heist Begins’ was released earlier this week. The song soon became the talk of the town, thanks to Jaideep Ahlawat’s energetic dance moves. Fans couldn’t believe that the actor, who is known for his brooding, serious roles, can take over the dance floor so effortlessly. Vijay Varma, who has known Jaideep since their FTII (Film and Television Institute of India) days, was left awestruck! He cheered for his friend, and said that his dance moves took him back to their FTII fresher party. Vijay Varma took to his Instagram stories to re-share a snippet of Jaideep Ahlawat’s killer dance moves in the song ‘Jaadu’ from Jewel Thief. Sharing the video, he wrote, “Yaar …

Feel proud I was chairman when Payal Kapadia was studying at FTII: Gajendra Chauhan | Bollywood

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New Delhi, Actor-politician Gajendra Chauhan on Tuesday extended congratulations to Cannes winner Payal Kapadia, saying he is proud of the filmmaker who studied at the institute when he served as its chairman. Feel proud I was chairman when Payal Kapadia was studying at FTII: Gajendra Chauhan Last week, Kapadia became the first Indian filmmaker to win the Grand Prix award, the second highest honour at the 77th Cannes Film Festival, for her Malayalam-Hindi feature film “All We Imagine As Light”. Unlock exclusive access to the latest news on India’s general elections, only on the HT App. Download Now! Download Now! Back in 2015, Kapadia was one of the protesting students who went on strike to oppose Chauhan’s appointment as the chairperson of the Pune-based Film and Television Institute of India . “Congratulations to her and I feel proud that I was the chairman at the time when she was doing the course there,” Chauhan told PTI. Asked what would he like to say about Kapadia who protested against his appointment, the “Mahabharat” actor said, “She …

We have our own vocabulary in cinema: Cannes winner Payal Kapadia | Bollywood

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New Delhi, The beauty of cinema is that all kinds of films can and should co-exist, says Cannes Grand Prix winner Payal Kapadia, who credits her exposure to films from across the world as a major part of her learning years at Pune’s FTII. We have our own vocabulary in cinema: Cannes winner Payal Kapadia Kapadia etched her name in history by becoming the first director from India to clinch the coveted trophy for her film “All We Imagine As Light”, the European film gala’s second most prestigious honour after the top prize Palme d’Or . Unlock exclusive access to the latest news on India’s general elections, only on the HT App. Download Now! Download Now! Kapadia’s meditative film in Malayalam and Hindi about two Mumbai nurses was also the first film in 30 years to enter the main competition section of the prestigious film festival since Shaji N Karun’s 1994 Malayalam movie “Swaham”. “I studied at FTII and it was a really important part of my learning of cinema. We watched films from all …