May 09, 2021 1:51 pm
For his now critically-acclaimed second Marathi feature film, Chaitanya Tamhane didn't want an actor who could sing, but the other way round. Modak, 33, had to relive on reel his real journey and struggles of becoming a classical vocalist
August 31, 2022 6:16 pm
If The Disciple feels more personal than most, it is because its preoccupations are more noble than what it appears. The question at the heart of this artistic expedition is not the need to achieve greatness but the reason for doing so
April 25, 2021 11:30 am
Chaitanya Tamhane's The Disciple, which builds on the success of his first venture Court, looks at the layered world of Indian classical music, and the making of it was a journey of "finding answers, finding catharsis for yourself as you go along" rather than knowing the answers and executing it methodically on paper.
April 14, 2021 8:20 am
Vira Sathidar, who was admitted to a hospital in Nagpur after testing positive for Covid-19, was on ventilator for the past two days. He died early morning on Tuesday.
January 22, 2021 9:19 am
During a virtual session at the ongoing 51st edition of the International Film Festival of India (IFFI), The Disciple director Chaitanya Tamhane said makers will now be second guessing themselves, not willing to go ahead with something "risky."
September 26, 2020 7:00 pm
Gomber was so impressed by the Marathi director’s passion and eye for detail that he offered him Rs 15,000 a month to help him earn a living from projects he cared about
September 05, 2020 6:24 pm
The Disciple is the latest film of Chaitanya Tamhane, best known for directing the acclaimed movie Court.
August 09, 2020 2:40 pm
Chaitanya Tamhane said being on the sets of Roma and watching Alfonso Cuaron work changed him as a filmmaker. He added that Cuaron was very respectful of his creative process and the fact that their worldview and filmmaking styles differed.
August 01, 2020 6:24 pm
Chaitanya Tamhane directorial The Disciple, which has been selected in the Competition section of the 77th edition of the Venice Film Festival, will be executive produced by Roma director Alfonso Cuaron.
September 24, 2015 12:12 am
Chaitanya Tamhane’s critically acclaimed directorial debut, Court, is India’s official entry to the Oscars.


