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FTII governing body wants changes for upgradation
NEW DELHI: The Governing Council of the Film and Television Institute of India, Pune, has examined the Detailed Project Report for the upgradation of the Institute and suggested some changes.
The DPR was prepared by a Committee of Experts following the decision of the Government to upgrade both the FTII and the Satyajit Ray FTII in Kolkata. A plan has already been undertaken to upgrade the FTII in a phased manner during the 11th and 12th Plan.
A bill is to be introduced in Parliament shortly to enable the FTII – which is marking its 40th year – become a Centre of Excellence, Information and Broadcasting Ministry sources told indiantelevision.com.
This recognition would enable the Institute to foster creative ideas and also enjoy the academic status and privileges of a University. It would also help students pursue higher studies and research in India and overseas. This measure would enable the FTII to draw a road map, to address the growing needs of the media and entertainment industry.
The DPR broadly contains recommendations for revitalisation of the courses being offered by the Institute. It also envisages enhancing the infrastructure of the Institute.
In a recent visit to Pune by members of Parliament, they endorsed the vision statement made by FTII Chairman Saeed Mirza. The MPs were of the view that FTII should reach out to remote areas to tap talents available there. For this purpose, it was proposed to hold mobile short term courses in critical aspects of filmmaking.
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Jio Studios, Sanjay Dutt team up to revive Khal Nayak
Rights acquired for new version, format under wraps as remake plans take shape.
MUMBAI: The villain is back and this time, he’s rewriting his own script. Jio Studios has partnered with Three Dimension Motion Pictures and Aspect Entertainment to revive the 1993 cult classic Khal Nayak, marking a fresh chapter for one of Bollywood’s most iconic anti-hero stories. The original film, directed by Subhash Ghai under Mukta Arts, was a commercial and cultural milestone, with Sanjay Dutt’s portrayal of Ballu becoming one of Hindi cinema’s most memorable performances.
Dutt, along with Aksha Kamboj, has now acquired the rights from the original creators, bringing on board Jio Studios and its President Jyoti Deshpande to steer the project creatively.
While the exact format whether remake, sequel, prequel, or a completely new narrative remains undisclosed, the collaboration aims to reinterpret the story for contemporary audiences while retaining the essence that made the original a defining film of the 1990s.
The move taps into a broader industry trend of reviving legacy intellectual property, particularly characters with strong recall value. “Khal Nayak” was notable for pushing mainstream Hindi cinema into morally grey territory at a time when heroes were largely one-dimensional, making Ballu’s character a standout.
The project also marks the film production debut of Aspect Entertainment, signalling a push towards more technology-led storytelling frameworks. Meanwhile, Jio Studios continues to expand its slate, having built a library of over 200 films and series, with more than 60 titles collectively winning 500-plus awards.
For Dutt, the revival is as much personal as it is strategic, a return to a role that reshaped his career. For the industry, it is another sign that nostalgia, when paired with scale, remains a powerful box-office proposition.
Because in Bollywood, some villains never fade, they just wait for the perfect comeback.
