Firaaq gets its eighth award at Istanbul film festival

Nandita Das`s directorial debut 'Firaaq' won the Special Jury Prize at the 28th Istanbul Film Festival for "conveying a message of hope". The award was presented to Nandita by Maud De Boer Buquicchio - Deputy Secretary General of the Film Award of the Council of Europe.

It is the eighth international award for film which has already won awards in film festivals in Greece, Singapore, Dubai, Karachi and San Jose.

Set in the aftermath of Gujarat riots in 2002, the film deals with the issues related to violence and its effect on human psyche.

Seems Firaq is all set to be one of the all time real life movies which will be remembered for a long time.

Jennifer Aniston set to direct Goree Girls

Former "Friends" star Jennifer Aniston will soon be directing a movie. Aniston is due to direct as well as star in "Goree Girls". The movie is about all girl and western band that becomes a hit while in jail.

The movie is a thriller and is expected to do well. The versatile Scottish actor Gerard Butler who had acted in Marley and Me is also a part of the movie. He will share screen with Jennifer Aniston.

Well Jenifer, Welcome to the field of Direction!!!

Ben Kingsley and Amitabh Bachchan share screen in Teen Patti

It was earlier heard that Richard Gere will share screen with Amitabh Bachchan in Teen Patti but recent developments has it that Sir Ben Kingsley who was part of the famous film – Gandhi has replaced him for the role.

"Early on, the vision for Teen Patti was international and singular. Having followed Sir Ben’s work over the years, it is my great honour and delight to have two stalwarts on the same platform,” confirmed the producer -Ambika Hinduja

“Few actors can match Mr Bachchan’s talent, panache and his presence, and I believe that Sir Ben complements it all and more," Ambika Hinduja commented on Amitabh Bachchan.

One will have to wait and watch what the two geniuses can do together!!