Gandhi discusses his latest film Paswaar, the Parsi community, loneliness, and more Data from the Elders Helpline that was published earlier this year has revealed that 70% of the elders who reached out to the helpline reported abuse from 2022 to 2025. Filmmaker Shayar Gandhi addresses this important issue in his mid-length film, Paswaar (Caress… Continue reading Shayar Gandhi on Paswaar: Loneliness is a result of the current socio-economic conditions
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Love in the time of loneliness: Paswaar spotlights Parsi elders’ lives
The Gujarati-language film Paswaar puts a story about elder care and India’s Parsi community front and centre Dr Homi, an ageing Parsi man, waits for his nephew to visit. At his home, where he lives alone, his caretaker, Lali, prepares some fish. Before she leaves for the day, Homi says, “Lali, mane paswaar ne…” She… Continue reading Love in the time of loneliness: Paswaar spotlights Parsi elders’ lives
Veteran actress and dancer Madhumati passes away at 87
Veteran actress and dancer Madhumati passes away at 87, Akshay Kumar and Vindu Dara Singh pay tribute She was known for her immense contributions to cinema and was often compared to legendary performers of the golden era, including Helen. Veteran Indian actress and acclaimed dancer Madhumati took her last breath today, October 15, 2025. She… Continue reading Veteran actress and dancer Madhumati passes away at 87
Michelle Mama Wins a Canadian Screen Award 2024
Per a FEZANA post: Congrats to Michelle Mama on winning a Canadian Screen Award, presented by the Academy of Canadian Cinema & Television! Michelle won an award for her work as an Executive Producer on the show Canada’s Drag Race, which won Best Reality/Competition Program or Series. Michelle is an award-winning documentary filmmaker and factual… Continue reading Michelle Mama Wins a Canadian Screen Award 2024
Tata, Godrej, And Other Parsi-Led Companies To Organise Special Screening Of Sam Bahadur For Employees
As Sam Manekshaw belonged to the Parsi community, in a heartfelt tribute – major companies with Parsi leadership will be organising special screenings of the film for their employees. Article in Free Press Journal Tata, Godrej, And Other Parsi-Led Companies To Organise Special Screening Of Sam Bahadur For Employees | Filmmaker Meghna Gulzar’s highly anticipated… Continue reading Tata, Godrej, And Other Parsi-Led Companies To Organise Special Screening Of Sam Bahadur For Employees
Behzad Dabu: He’s a 3rd-generation actor making a living in TV
He’s a 3rd-generation actor making a living in TV. It started with the role of ‘Pompous Face’ Behzad Dabu is an actor in “How to Get Away With Murder” and “The Chi.” (Dania Maxwell / Los Angeles Times) Article By Ada Tseng Photography by Dania Maxwell | Los Angeles Times For Behzad Dabu, success as… Continue reading Behzad Dabu: He’s a 3rd-generation actor making a living in TV
Pastailo Pappo: How to unravel this cine mystery ?
The long history of the Parsi community in the city has another interesting page added to its chapters. The Film Heritage Foundation (FHF) recently recovered a lost 1951 film, Pastailo Pappo, from scrap dealers. “The film dates back to 1951, and was a Basant Pictures production,” said Shivendra Singh Dungarpur, founder, FHF. A moment from… Continue reading Pastailo Pappo: How to unravel this cine mystery ?
