Nandita Das

I saw a reflection of my anger in my son: Nandita Das on parental anger

June 18, 2020 4:58 pm

Das says when her son turned seven, he made her realise how anger escalates. And that it can come crashing down if hugs are exchanged.

Nandita Das' short film on domestic violence implores us to listen

May 27, 2020 6:56 pm

The idea to stay at home in light of a pandemic stems from the belief that home is the safest space. And yet, Das shows how for women, the outside and inside are spaces they need to constantly negotiate to earn their safety and to be heard.

Atmosphere largely is of fear, not just in Bollywood... Not many voices on even matters like civic issues: Nandita Das

March 22, 2020 7:38 am

Director Nandita Das talks about how her convictions drive her work, what attracted her to Manto, argues why it is vital for people with influence to take positions like Deepika Padukone did, the importance of hearing contrarian voices, and why she remains hopeful

I have started to own the woman-director identity: Nandita Das

February 16, 2020 10:32 am

Nandita Das on Manto & I, and how the book and her 2018 movie Manto, are deeply connected but not the same.

Few people are always going to define what beauty is: Nandita Das

October 15, 2019 11:08 am

Filmmaker-actor Nandita Das was speaking at the launch of the 'India's Got Colour' campaign, hosted by UNESCO and produced by Nandita Das Initiatives with the support of JSW Group.

#IndiasGotColour: Nandita Das' music video celebrating skin colour diversity gets praise online

September 28, 2019 3:24 pm

The song is a humorous take on conventional beauty standards in our country and how it's completely dictated by the fashion and film industry.

Nandita Das joins Rana Daggubati-Sai Pallavi starrer Virataparvam

August 28, 2019 3:28 pm

Nandita Das will feature in Telugu movie Virataparvam. The film starring Sai Pallavi and Rana Daggubati in the lead, is being directed by Venu Udugula.

Albert Pinto Ko Gussa Kyun Aata Hai? movie review: This remake will make you angry

April 12, 2019 10:24 am

Albert Pinto Ko Gussa Kyun Aata Hai movie review: This new Albert, both the character and the film, is all over the place. Manav Kaul tries hard to make something of his character, who chucks up a steady job to turn into a killer.

Nandita Das on Albert Pinto Ko Gussa Kyun Aata Hai: Did it for nostalgia

March 31, 2019 4:13 pm

Nandita Das will be seen in the new version of Albert Pinto Ko Gussa Kyun Aata Hai?, directed by Soumitra Ranade. She describes it as a "conceptual" remake as the makers have only taken the seed of the idea from the original film.

Manav Kaul and Nandita Das to star in Albert Pinto Ko Gussa Kyun Aata Hai remake

March 06, 2019 3:50 pm

After the announcement of Pati Patni Aur Woh remake, the 1980 classic Albert Pinto Ko Gussa Kyun Aata Hai is being remade for the present generation. It is scheduled for an April 12 release.

Jaipur Literature Festival 2020: From cultural showcases to panel discussions, things that livened up Day 1

January 24, 2020 9:57 am

The 13th edition of the Jaipur Literature Festival is currently being held at the Diggi Palace. Take a look at some pictures from the first day of the literary event.

Happy Birthday, Nandita Das: 7 times the actor made us go WOW with her simple sari styles

November 07, 2017 3:08 pm

Nandita Das turns 48-years-old, however her charisma and style statement have only increased over the years. Though her style remains simple, her elegance and loveliness emits through her fashion trends. On her birthday, here are her top 7 sari looks.

Cannes 2017: Aishwarya Rai Bachchan rules the red carpet in her princess avatar, Nandita Das and Mallika Sherawat add a desi vibe

May 20, 2017 9:23 am

When Ranbir Kapoor, Kangana Ranaut, Randeep Hooda and others strongly said NO to endorsing fairness creams

April 15, 2017 4:43 pm

Imran Khan, Pallavi Sharda deck up

May 10, 2014 11:34 am

Bollywood heartthrob Imran Khan and actress Pallavi Sharda attended an event honouring women achievers in film and television.

"The identity of a woman takes precedence over anything else" - Nandita Das

June 22, 2020 6:01 pm

With the world settling to the idea of men helming a project, Nandita Das talks about the discrimination that she was subjected to throughout the years of her acting career and even as a director.

Nawazuddin Siddiqui Charged Only Rs 1 for Manto

June 22, 2020 6:15 pm

Nawazuddin Siddiqui, Nandita Das and Rasika Dugal talk about Manto, which is a biopic on writer Saadat Hasan Manto. The movie also stars Rishi Kapoor, Javed Akhtar, Ranvir Shorey, Divya Dutta, Paresh Rawal and Gurdas Maan among others.