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Aamir Khan’s gesture of removing shoes before lighting a diya at film festival wins fans’ hearts. Watch

Aamir Khan’s gesture of removing shoes before lighting a diya at film festival wins fans’ hearts. Watch

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Actor-producer Aamir Khan attended the opening of the Red Lorry Film Festival in Mumbai, where a small gesture during the inaugural ceremony caught the attention of fans and attendees alike. Aamir Khan lit a diya at the opening ceremony of the Red Lorry Film Festival. Aamir lights the diya at the festival As the festival began, Aamir was invited on stage to light the ceremonial diya. Before stepping forward, the actor paused to remove his shoes, following the traditional ritual before lighting the lamp. The moment quickly drew attention, with many praising his respectful approach to the ceremony. Dressed in a pink-and-blue shirt paired with beige trousers and brown shoes, Khan carefully lit the diya as part of the opening proceedings. Videos of the moment soon circulated on social media, where fans appreciated the actor’s gesture and flooded comment sections with red heart emojis. About the Red Lorry Film Festival The festival also featured filmmaker Ashutosh Gowariker, who collaborated with Aamir on the Oscar-nominated film Lagaan: Once Upon a Time in India. The event is …

Hollywood star Ted Raimi on love for Indian cinema: ‘People fall on their face when they try to imitate Bollywood’ | Hollywood

Hollywood star Ted Raimi on love for Indian cinema: ‘People fall on their face when they try to imitate Bollywood’ | Hollywood

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Hollywood actor Ted Raimi is a big fan of Ajay Devgn’s Singham franchise and Indian cinema as a whole, particularly action-packed entertainers that seamlessly blend music, dance, and a kaleidoscope of emotions. According to Ted, India has mastered the art of crafting action films that have eluded filmmakers globally. Also read: Ashwiny Iyer Tiwari: ‘We should stop addressing filmmakers as a female filmmaker’ Ted Raimi is known for his work in projects such as The Evil Dead, Evil Dead II, and the Spider-Man trilogy. In an interview with Hindustan Times, Ted, whose latest film Failure was screened at the second edition of Red Lorry Film Festival, a festival curated by BookMyShow, gets candid about his love for Indian cinema and more. On his love for Indian films Despite never having visited India, Ted’s fascination with Indian cinema has only continued to grow, driving him to delve deeper into the vibrant world of Bollywood films. “I have not come to India. I always wanted to go to India. The very few Indian movies that do make …

Senthil Venu’s ‘The Silent Prayer’ to premiere at Red Lorry Film Festival

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Mumbai, “The Silent Prayer”, based on the 1984 riots in Coimbatore, is set to premiere on April 5 at the inaugural edition of the Red Lorry Film Festival. HT Image The Hindi-Tamil language film is directed by Senthil Vinu, who previously helmed short movies such as “Happy Birthday Anna” and “The Roving Ambassador of Tamil”. Legendary Maestro Ilaiyaraaja has scored the music for the movie. Hindustan Times – your fastest source for breaking news! Read now. Starring Anam Kaur, Samarjit Singh and Amitjodeep Singh, “The Silent Prayer” is produced by Nisha Patial of Palampur Talkies. Set in Coimbatore, the movie is portrayed through the lens of young Sikh siblings caught in the whirlwind of events far beyond their control, according to the makers. It pays tribute to their unconquerable spirit, illustrating how, amidst the gravest of times, the purest light of humanity is often ignited by the youngest among us all, it added. “I have some very disturbing memories from the riots of 1984 in Coimbatore. But as I travelled around India and the world, …

Alex Garland’s ‘Civil War’ to open Red Lorry Film Festival | Hollywood

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Mumbai, Filmmaker Alex Garland’s upcoming movie “Civil War” will serve as the opening film for the inaugural edition of the Red Lorry Film Festival, the organisers have announced. HT Image The film gala, which will be held from April 5 to 7 at Maison Inox and Madison PVR at the BKC here, will present a slate of over 100 titles, including movies and TV series in different languages such as English, French, Spanish, German, Turkish, and Russian. Hindustan Times – your fastest source for breaking news! Read now. It will screen movies through partnerships with leading global studios and production giants such as Sony Pictures, Warner Bros, Disney, Lionsgate, TrustNordisk, and Indie Sales. The festival is curated by BookMyShow. Described as an “adrenaline-fuelled thrill ride through a near-future fractured America”, Garland’s “Civil War” features an ensemble cast of Kirsten Dunst, Wagner Moura, Stephen McKinley Henderson, Cailee Spaeny, Jesse Plemons, and Nick Offerman. The film’s story takes place in a near-future where the United States finds itself embroiled in a rapidly escalating second Civil War, pitting …