A wonderful documentarty titled “Qissa-E-Parsi” is announced to the world with a lovely trailer. Divya Cowasji, co-director of the film writes: I am a documentary filmmaker and photographer based out of Mumbai, Delhi and Mhow. My co-director Shilpi and I, are delighted to present our new documentary project in collaboration with the Public Service Broadcasting… Continue reading Qissa-e Parsi: The Parsi Story
Category: Film
Afterglow: National Award Winning Film
Written and Directed by Kaushal Oza, “Afterglow” is a tragi-comic piece about a Parsi widow who has just lost her husband and the condolence visitors who come in to offer their mock sympathy. It won the National Award for the Best Short Film on Family Values at the 60th edition of the Awards. It has… Continue reading Afterglow: National Award Winning Film
Sooni Taraporevala and Keki Daruwalla Bestowed Padma Shri in 2014
Good friend of Parsi Khabar, and amazing script writer, film maker and photographer Sooni Taraporevala was one of the two Parsis bestowed with the Padma Shri on the occassion of the 65th Republic Day of India. This award is bestowed by the President of India and is the fourth highest civilian national award. The second… Continue reading Sooni Taraporevala and Keki Daruwalla Bestowed Padma Shri in 2014
Boman Irani as brand ambassador for Parsis
Celebrity endorsements are always bound to get the desired attention of the brand they’re promoting. Cashing in on that, the Ministry of Minority Affairs plans to rope in celebs from the sports and entertainment industries to inspire youth belonging to the minority communities. According to Lalit K Panwar, Secretary, Ministry of Minority Affairs, “Our aim… Continue reading Boman Irani as brand ambassador for Parsis
Delnaz Irani: In theatre,I do dark roles
Actress Delnaz Irani is excited about going back to her roots of a Parsi girl for the first time on-screen with the TV show Kehta hai Dil Jee Le Zara. Source: Deccan Herald Delnaz has been in the industry for over a decade with many serials and films to her credit, but has never played… Continue reading Delnaz Irani: In theatre,I do dark roles
Amyra Dastur Joins Bollywood
Meet the 16-year-old ‘Issaq’ heroine, Amyra Dastur. Newbie Amyra Dastur makes her dream debut in ‘Issaq’! Catch her stills Author: Sonali Kumar Source: apunkachoice.com She is the newest to enter Bollywood! Just of 16, the Parsi girl Amyra Dastur makes her dream debut in the love story Issaq, opposite Prateik Babbar. Gifted with dainty… Continue reading Amyra Dastur Joins Bollywood
Yazzad Rabadi's The Beard to Screen at Manhattan Film Festival
Toronto-based filmmaker Yaz Rabadi’s latest short film, The Beard, continues making rounds on the festival circuit well into 2013. The Beard is a powerful, gritty and emotional piece of filmmaking that tells the story of an elderly Sikh who has been victimized, and how he struggles to deal with his given circumstances in the aftermath… Continue reading Yazzad Rabadi's The Beard to Screen at Manhattan Film Festival
