The Namesake

Zohran Mamdani convinced Mira Nair to choose ‘The Namesake’ over ‘Harry Potter’

In a 2018 conversation with journalist Vir Sanghvi at the Jaipur Literature Festival, Nair shared how she was approached to direct “Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix”. At the time, however, she was grieving the sudden loss of her mother-in-law, Kulsoom Alibhai, whom she fondly called “Ammie”. The death occurred while Alibhai was visiting New York for medical treatment.

“It’s a huge sense of responsibility”: Jaideep Ahlawat on being compared to Irrfan Khan

Bollywood actor Jaideep Ahlawat, known for his compelling performances in “Paatal Lok”, “Raazi”, “Raees”, and “Jaane Jaan”, is gearing up for his next project, the heist thriller “Jewel Thief”. Over the years, the actor has built a dedicated fanbase and is often compared to the late actor Irrfan Khan.

3-day retrospective event to honour late Irrfan Khan

In a heartfelt tribute to the late actor Irrfan Khan, the Mahalaxmi-based experimental arts performance space, G5A, is set to present "Irrfan (1967 – 2020): A Retrospective". The event, organised by G5A Cinema House and filmmaker Nikkhil Advani, aims to celebrate Irrfan Khan's enduring contribution to cinema through iconic roles in films like Maqbool, Yogi, Rana, Ashoke, and Saajan.

June 26, 2025
June 26, 2025

Zohran Mamdani convinced Mira Nair to choose ‘The Namesake’ over ‘Harry Potter’

In a 2018 conversation with journalist Vir Sanghvi at the Jaipur Literature Festival, Nair shared how she was approached to direct “Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix”. At the time, however, she was grieving the sudden loss of her mother-in-law, Kulsoom Alibhai, whom she fondly called “Ammie”. The death occurred while Alibhai was visiting New York for medical treatment.

April 19, 2025
April 19, 2025

“It’s a huge sense of responsibility”: Jaideep Ahlawat on being compared to Irrfan Khan

Bollywood actor Jaideep Ahlawat, known for his compelling performances in “Paatal Lok”, “Raazi”, “Raees”, and “Jaane Jaan”, is gearing up for his next project, the heist thriller “Jewel Thief”. Over the years, the actor has built a dedicated fanbase and is often compared to the late actor Irrfan Khan.

January 26, 2024
January 26, 2024

3-day retrospective event to honour late Irrfan Khan

In a heartfelt tribute to the late actor Irrfan Khan, the Mahalaxmi-based experimental arts performance space, G5A, is set to present "Irrfan (1967 – 2020): A Retrospective". The event, organised by G5A Cinema House and filmmaker Nikkhil Advani, aims to celebrate Irrfan Khan's enduring contribution to cinema through iconic roles in films like Maqbool, Yogi, Rana, Ashoke, and Saajan.