WAVES Bazaar unveils annual capacity-building programme

WAVES Bazaar unveils annual capacity-building programme

Building on its successful launch in 2025 at the inaugural World Audio Visual Entertainment Summit in Mumbai (WAVES), the WAVES Bazaar is transitioning into a year-round engagement hub by launching a structured series of industry-led webinars and masterclasses.

The initiative is desi...


Micro creators reshape film marketing says ChanaJor OTT founder

Micro creators reshape film marketing says ChanaJor OTT founder

India’s film marketing ecosystem is witnessing a fundamental shift as creator-led digital communities increasingly drive discovery, engagement and cultural relevance for movies. From short-form video platforms to meme pages, creators are no longer just amplifying promotional material but are actively shaping how film...


Indian cinema must move beyond labels, says director Rohit Shetty

Indian cinema must move beyond labels, says director Rohit Shetty

Filmmaker Rohit Shetty yesterday called for greater unity across India’s film industries, saying terms such as Bollywood, Kollywood and Tollywood only create unnecessary divisions and do little to reflect the true spirit of Indian cinema. Emphasising collaboration over categorisation, Shetty said filmmakers across la...


Neeraj Pandey

Neeraj Pandey says working with Emraan in ‘Taskaree’ was challenging

Filmmaker Neeraj Pandey, known for hard-hitting thrillers such as ‘A Wednesday’, ‘Special 26’ and ‘Baby’, has described his first collaboration with Emraan Hashmi as both exciting and challenging. The duo is coming together for the upcoming series ‘Taskaree: The Smuggler's Web’, which is set to stream on Netflix. According to a PTI report, Pa...