They say cinema has the ability to influence its audience. In the last few decades, cinema has been used not only to entertain but also to educate. This is why a film festival on the environment is important at a time when the world is grabbling with climate change.&nbsp; 
 
ALT EFF (All Living Things Environmental Film Festival) - India's first and only environment-themed film festival is currently underway across the country with on-ground as well as virtual screenings. The festival began on November 17 and will conclude on November 27.&nbsp; 
 
This year the festival boasts an impressive selection of 55 films from India and around the world spanning across from ada including feature films, short films and animated formats. This year, the festival has an illustrious jury including filmmaker Kiran Rao, the award-winning director of Vidya Balan starrer, Sherni and also Newton, Amit Masurkar, Anish Andheira - The chief president of Wildlife Conservation Trust, along with Pradip Kishen and Lindsay Crowder.&nbsp; 
 
The festival is the brainchild of Kunal Khanna, who conceptualised ALT EFF and is a staunch promoter of environment conservation, nature and sustainability. Ahead of the festival, Khanna spoke to WION about this unique festival, its purpose and relevance in present day. Here are the excerpts from the interview.

What can we expect from this year's edition of ALT EFF? 
 
2022 is the most exciting year for ALT EFF yet. First and foremost, we are evolving from being a purely virtual festival to a hybrid event with both the virtual festival and in-person screenings that are set to take place at venues in Mumbai, Pune, Goa, Bangalore, Delhi, Ooty, Kolkata and Panchgani. Next up the program itself, we have 55 films in the line-up and 33 of these are India Premieres.

The program comprises stories about the environment, conservation, activism, innovation, the human struggle, our critical relationship with the ecosystem, how we preserve it and live in sync with it. We are bringing Inspiring stories that provide unique insight into people and places around the globe, and creating a space for people to interact and talk about climate change and the many facets of the environmental emergency we are faced with.

This year, we are enabling better environmental storytelling through programs such as masterclasses for film-makers and last year we introduced the Student category with the aim to inspire more young film-makers to take up the environment as a key subject in their films and projects.&nbsp;

Finally, ALT EFF's mission is to be platform that inspires and mobilises communities to take action towards creating a sustainable future; and this year we have going one step further by offering the virtual edition of the festival in a non-ticketed, pay as you feel model, where the full program will be available for viewing not just to audiences in India, but globally. This is very exciting, as we look forward to a very large audience engaging with the films and conversations. &nbsp;

Are there enough films made that highlight climate change, and sustainability? 
Absolutely, so much so that this year we have categorised the film program into 10 wide themes, these include Forests and Oceans, Conservation, Activism, Capitalism, Urbanisation, Sustainable Living, Indigenious Wisdom, Animals &amp; Insects, Food Politics and Climate Change. We received close to 200 film submissions this year, which is a significant jump from the previous years, all of which goes to say that these themes are increasingly being covered by film-makers and that's exactly what we at ALT EFF would like to see.&nbsp;

In fact, environmental cinema is quickly coming out of the niche and mainstream cinema is covering such subjects as well. One of our Jury members for 2022, Amit Masurkar, had recently released a film on human animal conflict called 'Shreni'. And one of the most widely viewed films on Netflix, 'Don't Look Up' with Leonardo Di Caprio is essentially a satire on the imminent climate crises we are faced with today.

Which are the films that you are most looking forward to in this festival? Do you have any personal favourites?

If there were 5 top films for me, apart from 'All that Breathes,' they would be. 'The Plastic Bag Store,' 'The roar of the Marañon,' 'Murmurs of the Jungle,' 'Planktonium' and 'How to Kill a Cloud.'

Do you feel there is enough awareness about a festival like ALT EFF in India? 
We are getting there, over the last two years we have had an audience of 10,000 come and attend the festival and the various discourses. This year with our decentralised nature and the Pay as you feel model, we are hoping to triple that. And with your support we are sure to get there quick smart!&nbsp; 
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They say cinema has the ability to influence its audience. In the last few decades, cinema has been used not only to entertain but also to educate. This is why a film festival on the environment is important at a time when the world is grabbling with climate change.

They say cinema has the ability to influence its audience. In the last few decades, cinema has been used not only to entertain but also to educate. This is why a film festival on the environment is important at a time when the world is grabbling with climate change. ALT EFF (All Living Things Environmental Film Festival) - India's first and only environment-themed film festival is currently underway across the country with on-ground as well as virtual screenings. The festival began on November 17 and will conclude on November 27. This year the festival boasts an impressive selection of 55 films from India and around the world spanning across from ada including feature films, short films and animated formats. This year, the festival has an illustrious jury including filmmaker Kiran Rao, the award-winning director of Vidya Balan starrer, Sherni and also Newton, Amit Masurkar, Anish Andheira - The chief president of Wildlife Conservation Trust, along with Pradip Kishen and Lindsay Crowder. The festival is the brainchild of Kunal Khanna, who conceptualised ALT EFF and is a staunch promoter of environment conservation, nature and sustainability. Ahead of the festival, Khanna spoke to WION about this unique festival, its purpose and relevance in present day. Here are the excerpts from the interview. What can we expect from this year's edition of ALT EFF? 2022 is the most exciting year for ALT EFF yet. First and foremost, we are evolving from being a purely virtual festival to a hybrid event with both the virtual festival and in-person screenings that are set to take place at venues in Mumbai, Pune, Goa, Bangalore, Delhi, Ooty, Kolkata and Panchgani. Next up the program itself, we have 55 films in the line-up and 33 of these are India Premieres. The program comprises stories about the environment, conservation, activism, innovation, the human struggle, our critical relationship with the ecosystem, how we preserve it and live in sync with it. We are bringing Inspiring stories that provide unique insight into people and places around the globe, and creating a space for people to interact and talk about climate change and the many facets of the environmental emergency we are faced with. This year, we are enabling better environmental storytelling through programs such as masterclasses for film-makers and last year we introduced the Student category with the aim to inspire more young film-makers to take up the environment as a key subject in their films and projects. Finally, ALT EFF's mission is to be platform that inspires and mobilises communities to take action towards creating a sustainable future; and this year we have going one step further by offering the virtual edition of the festival in a non-ticketed, pay as you feel model, where the full program will be available for viewing not just to audiences in India, but globally. This is very exciting, as we look forward to a very large audience engaging with the films and conversations. Are there enough films made that highlight climate change, and sustainability? Absolutely, so much so that this year we have categorised the film program into 10 wide themes, these include Forests and Oceans, Conservation, Activism, Capitalism, Urbanisation, Sustainable Living, Indigenious Wisdom, Animals & Insects, Food Politics and Climate Change. We received close to 200 film submissions this year, which is a significant jump from the previous years, all of which goes to say that these themes are increasingly being covered by film-makers and that's exactly what we at ALT EFF would like to see. In fact, environmental cinema is quickly coming out of the niche and mainstream cinema is covering such subjects as well. One of our Jury members for 2022, Amit Masurkar, had recently released a film on human animal conflict called 'Shreni'. And one of the most widely viewed films on Netflix, 'Don't Look Up' with Leonardo Di Caprio is essentially a satire on the imminent climate crises we are faced with today. Which are the films that you are most looking forward to in this festival? Do you have any personal favourites? If there were 5 top films for me, apart from 'All that Breathes,' they would be. 'The Plastic Bag Store,' 'The roar of the Marañon,' 'Murmurs of the Jungle,' 'Planktonium' and 'How to Kill a Cloud.' Do you feel there is enough awareness about a festival like ALT EFF in India? We are getting there, over the last two years we have had an audience of 10,000 come and attend the festival and the various discourses. This year with our decentralised nature and the Pay as you feel model, we are hoping to triple that. And with your support we are sure to get there quick smart!

Exclusive: ALT-EFF,  India's only environmental film festival aims to start a dialogue about climate change

Aamir Khan-starrer cricket drama 'Lagaan' is all set to complete 21 years since its release on June 15. And to commemorate that, the star is all set to host a&nbsp;get together with the cast of the film at his house, Marina in Mumbai on Wednesday.&nbsp;

'Lagaan' is one of the most successful films of our times and is said to be one of the most evergreen films which can be enjoyed by audiences of all ages. 'Lagaan' also became the second only film, apart from 'Mother India', in India’s history to receive an Oscar nomination in the&nbsp;Best Foreign Language Film category. It's been over 21 years since the film was released, yet the popularity of the film remains the same.&nbsp;

To celebrate the legacy of the film, the star cast is all set to unite at Aamir Khan’s residence.&nbsp;Last year, the entire team came together virtually to celebrate the success of the mega-blockbuster film. Even a pandemic couldn't stop the cast from proclaiming the victory of the film.&nbsp;

'Lagaan' was directed by Ashutosh Gowariker and produced by Aamir Khan who also played the lead role in the film.&nbsp;

Also Read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/aamir-khans-birthday-11-films-that-shaped-the-actors-career-203296">On Aamir Khan's birthday, 11 films that shaped the actor's career</a>

Meanwhile, on the work front, Aamir Khan is gearing up for the release of 'Laal Singh Chaddha' on 11th August 2022. 
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Aamir Khan-starrer cricket drama 'Lagaan' is all set to complete 21 years since its release on June 15. And to commemorate that, the star is all set to host a get together with the cast of the film at his house, Marina in Mumbai on Wednesday.

Aamir Khan-starrer cricket drama 'Lagaan' is all set to complete 21 years since its release on June 15. And to commemorate that, the star is all set to host a get together with the cast of the film at his house, Marina in Mumbai on Wednesday. 'Lagaan' is one of the most successful films of our times and is said to be one of the most evergreen films which can be enjoyed by audiences of all ages. 'Lagaan' also became the second only film, apart from 'Mother India', in India’s history to receive an Oscar nomination in the Best Foreign Language Film category. It's been over 21 years since the film was released, yet the popularity of the film remains the same. To celebrate the legacy of the film, the star cast is all set to unite at Aamir Khan’s residence. Last year, the entire team came together virtually to celebrate the success of the mega-blockbuster film. Even a pandemic couldn't stop the cast from proclaiming the victory of the film. 'Lagaan' was directed by Ashutosh Gowariker and produced by Aamir Khan who also played the lead role in the film. Also Read: On Aamir Khan's birthday, 11 films that shaped the actor's career Meanwhile, on the work front, Aamir Khan is gearing up for the release of 'Laal Singh Chaddha' on 11th August 2022.

21 years of 'Lagaan' : Team to celebrate at Aamir Khan's residence today

Aamir Khan has shocked his millions of fans as he revealed that he decided to quit the film industry in the midst of the pandemic. 
 
Khan, who appeared on a show hosted by an Indian new channel talked about the tough time he was going through in the pandemic but changed his decision after his family told him that retiring is a wrong move for him. 
 
When asked about how were these two years for him when he was spending a lot of time at home, and family.&nbsp;Replying to the question, the actor said that the last two years have been difficult for him as all of us and further, when asked about ever he thought of leaving the industry, the actor shocked as he revealed that he had actually quit films and acting during the lockdown.

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“No I quit. Nobody knows this. I’m saying for the first time, you will be shocked. I had informed my family that I won’t be doing any films from now onwards. Neither I’ll act nor I will produce any films. I don’t want to do all this. I just want to spend my time with you all.” 
 
He said, "I had informed my family that I won't be doing any films from now onwards. Neither I'll act nor I will produce any films. Now, I just want to spend my time with you all. My family was shocked." 
 
Further, Aamir said, that he thought it was better not to break the news to the world because people will take it as a publicity stunt. ''My family was shocked as I was conveying it to them in such an intense way. Nobody argued with me. Then I thought I should tell people that I won't be acting in films now. Then I said if I tell people they will say, ‘This is his marketing scheme as his film 'Laal Singh Chaddha' is about to release, he is announcing his retirement."

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Later, he recalled how his children explained&nbsp;to him, why it is wrong to take this step and how his ex-wife Kiran cried and said, 'When I see you, I see films residing inside you. What are you saying I'm unable to understand'.&nbsp; 
 
Aamir Khan further added a lot of things that happened during the past two years, "I quit the industry and came back." 
 
On the work front, Khan will be seen in 'Laal Singh Chaddha', starring Kareena Kapoor and Naga Chaitanya Akkineni. The film is a remake of Tom Hanks starrer 'Forrest Gump'. The movie has faced many delays due to covid-19 and now it will hit the screens in August.

Aamir Khan has shocked his millions of fans as he revealed that he decided to quit the film industry in the midst of the pandemic. Khan, who appeared on a show hosted by an Indian new channel talked about the tough time he was going through in the pandemic but changed his decision after his family told him that retiring is a wrong move for him.

Aamir Khan has shocked his millions of fans as he revealed that he decided to quit the film industry in the midst of the pandemic. Khan, who appeared on a show hosted by an Indian new channel talked about the tough time he was going through in the pandemic but changed his decision after his family told him that retiring is a wrong move for him. When asked about how were these two years for him when he was spending a lot of time at home, and family. Replying to the question, the actor said that the last two years have been difficult for him as all of us and further, when asked about ever he thought of leaving the industry, the actor shocked as he revealed that he had actually quit films and acting during the lockdown. Oscars back in Hollywood as 'CODA' seeks top prize “No I quit. Nobody knows this. I’m saying for the first time, you will be shocked. I had informed my family that I won’t be doing any films from now onwards. Neither I’ll act nor I will produce any films. I don’t want to do all this. I just want to spend my time with you all.” He said, "I had informed my family that I won't be doing any films from now onwards. Neither I'll act nor I will produce any films. Now, I just want to spend my time with you all. My family was shocked." Further, Aamir said, that he thought it was better not to break the news to the world because people will take it as a publicity stunt. ''My family was shocked as I was conveying it to them in such an intense way. Nobody argued with me. Then I thought I should tell people that I won't be acting in films now. Then I said if I tell people they will say, ‘This is his marketing scheme as his film 'Laal Singh Chaddha' is about to release, he is announcing his retirement." Lin-Manuel Miranda won’t be attending the Oscars, here's why Later, he recalled how his children explained to him, why it is wrong to take this step and how his ex-wife Kiran cried and said, 'When I see you, I see films residing inside you. What are you saying I'm unable to understand'. Aamir Khan further added a lot of things that happened during the past two years, "I quit the industry and came back." On the work front, Khan will be seen in 'Laal Singh Chaddha', starring Kareena Kapoor and Naga Chaitanya Akkineni. The film is a remake of Tom Hanks starrer 'Forrest Gump'. The movie has faced many delays due to covid-19 and now it will hit the screens in August.

Aamir Khan reveals he decided to quit film industry during Covid lockdown

Aamir Khan and Kiran Rao truly made&nbsp;a power couple together, but on July 3&nbsp;the couple shocked the entire country when they announced their <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bollywood/news-aamir-khan-and-kiran-rao-announce-divorce-after-15-years-of-marriage-395497">divorce</a> after 15 years of marriage. &nbsp; 
 
A day later, the couple sat down and gave another message to their fans. During a virtual event of their NGO Paani Foundation (which they will run together even after their divorce), Aamir addressed the news with Kiran sitting next to him.&nbsp;

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In the video, the former couple was seen happy and holding hands and sharing smiles as they spoke about their changed relationship. 
 
“We know you all must be sad, shocked and unhappy from the news. But we just want to tell you that we are still one family. Our relation may have changed but we will remain together. Paani Foundation is like our child just as Azad.” 
 
Further, Aamir urged everyone to pray for their happiness and ''that is all we wanted to say''. 
 
Watch the video here:

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The couple announced their divorce with a joint statement, saying, "In these 15 beautiful years together we have shared a lifetime of experiences, joy and laughter, and our relationship has only grown in trust, respect and love. Now we would like to begin a new chapter in our lives – no longer as husband and wife, but as co-parents and family for each other," the couple announced in an official statement. 
 
"We began a planned separation some time ago, and now feel comfortable to formalise this arrangement, of living separately yet sharing our lives the way an extended family does. We remain devoted parents to our son Azad, who we will nurture and raise together. We will also continue to work as collaborators on films, Paani Foundation, and other projects that we feel passionate about," the statement further read. 
 
Aamir Khan met Kiran Rao on the sets of 'Lagaan' in 2001 when she was one of the assistant directors to Ashutosh Gowariker. The couple got married in 2005 and welcomed their first son Azad Rao Khan through surrogacy in 2011.

Aamir Khan and Kiran Rao truly made a power couple together, but on July 3 the couple shocked the entire country when they announced their divorce after 15 years of marriage.

Aamir Khan and Kiran Rao truly made a power couple together, but on July 3 the couple shocked the entire country when they announced their divorce after 15 years of marriage. A day later, the couple sat down and gave another message to their fans. During a virtual event of their NGO Paani Foundation (which they will run together even after their divorce), Aamir addressed the news with Kiran sitting next to him. Aamir Khan and Kiran Rao announce divorce: A look back at their life together In the video, the former couple was seen happy and holding hands and sharing smiles as they spoke about their changed relationship. “We know you all must be sad, shocked and unhappy from the news. But we just want to tell you that we are still one family. Our relation may have changed but we will remain together. Paani Foundation is like our child just as Azad.” Further, Aamir urged everyone to pray for their happiness and ''that is all we wanted to say''. Watch the video here: The couple announced their divorce with a joint statement, saying, "In these 15 beautiful years together we have shared a lifetime of experiences, joy and laughter, and our relationship has only grown in trust, respect and love. Now we would like to begin a new chapter in our lives – no longer as husband and wife, but as co-parents and family for each other," the couple announced in an official statement. "We began a planned separation some time ago, and now feel comfortable to formalise this arrangement, of living separately yet sharing our lives the way an extended family does. We remain devoted parents to our son Azad, who we will nurture and raise together. We will also continue to work as collaborators on films, Paani Foundation, and other projects that we feel passionate about," the statement further read. Aamir Khan met Kiran Rao on the sets of 'Lagaan' in 2001 when she was one of the assistant directors to Ashutosh Gowariker. The couple got married in 2005 and welcomed their first son Azad Rao Khan through surrogacy in 2011.

Aamir Khan & Kiran Rao's new message post divorce announcement: We are still a family

Bollywood actor Aamir Khan and his wife Kiran Rao have decided to go their separate ways&nbsp;after 15 years of marriage.&nbsp;On Saturday (July 3, 2021), the couple announced their divorce with a joint statement. 
 
"In these 15 beautiful years together we have shared a lifetime of experiences, joy and laughter, and our relationship has only grown in trust, respect and love. Now we would like to begin a new chapter in our lives – no longer as husband and wife, but as co-parents and family for each other," the couple announced in&nbsp;an official statement. 
 
"We began a planned separation some time ago, and now feel comfortable to formalise this arrangement, of living separately yet sharing our lives the way an extended family does. We remain devoted parents to our son Azad, who we will nurture and raise together. We will also continue to work as collaborators on films, Paani Foundation, and other projects that we feel passionate about," the statement further read. 
 
"A big thank you to our families and friends for their constant support and understanding about this evolution in our relationship, and without whom we would not have been so secure in taking this leap. We request our well wishers for good wishes and blessings, and hope that – like us – you will see this divorce not as an end, but as the start of a new journey," the statement signed by both Aamir and Kiran read.

Aamir Khan&nbsp;met&nbsp;Kiran Rao on the sets of 'Lagaan'&nbsp;in 2001 when she was one of the assistant directors to Ashutosh Gowariker. The couple got married in&nbsp;2005 and&nbsp;welcomed their first son Azad Rao Khan through surrogacy in 2011.

The actor was earlier married to Reena Dutta but got divorced after 16 years of marriage in 2002. Khan has a daughter Ira and son Junaid from his first marriage.

Bollywood actor Aamir Khan and his wife Kiran Rao have decided to go their separate ways after 15 years of marriage. On Saturday (July 3, 2021), the couple announced their divorce with a joint statement.

Bollywood actor Aamir Khan and his wife Kiran Rao have decided to go their separate ways after 15 years of marriage. On Saturday (July 3, 2021), the couple announced their divorce with a joint statement. "In these 15 beautiful years together we have shared a lifetime of experiences, joy and laughter, and our relationship has only grown in trust, respect and love. Now we would like to begin a new chapter in our lives – no longer as husband and wife, but as co-parents and family for each other," the couple announced in an official statement. "We began a planned separation some time ago, and now feel comfortable to formalise this arrangement, of living separately yet sharing our lives the way an extended family does. We remain devoted parents to our son Azad, who we will nurture and raise together. We will also continue to work as collaborators on films, Paani Foundation, and other projects that we feel passionate about," the statement further read. "A big thank you to our families and friends for their constant support and understanding about this evolution in our relationship, and without whom we would not have been so secure in taking this leap. We request our well wishers for good wishes and blessings, and hope that – like us – you will see this divorce not as an end, but as the start of a new journey," the statement signed by both Aamir and Kiran read. Aamir Khan met Kiran Rao on the sets of 'Lagaan' in 2001 when she was one of the assistant directors to Ashutosh Gowariker. The couple got married in 2005 and welcomed their first son Azad Rao Khan through surrogacy in 2011. The actor was earlier married to Reena Dutta but got divorced after 16 years of marriage in 2002. Khan has a daughter Ira and son Junaid from his first marriage.

Aamir Khan and Kiran Rao announce divorce after 15 years of marriage

When you have Aamir Khan as a guest on the chat show, you know that the episode will be special. The perfectionist Khan was the guest on Sunday's episode of Koffee With Karan and apart from the usual tongue-in-cheek questions and answers, Aamir also spoke about his 16 years long marriage to Reena Dutt and how it was traumatic for both of them when it came to an end.&nbsp;

"Reena and I were married for 16 years and when we broke up it was traumatic for me for her and both our families. But we tried to deal with it as best as we could. It did not mean that I lost respect for Reena, or for that matter, I lost my love for Reena. She is a really wonderful person," said the actor.&nbsp;

The actor though stated that he was lucky to have spent 16 years of his life with his former wife. "I am lucky that I had the opportunity to be with her for 16 years. That enriched me and we grew up together. We were very young when we got married. I give a value to that and I'm glad that she does to".

Reena and Aamir have two children together- Junaid and Ira. Aamir also revealed how Junaid was eager to become an actor and a filmmaker.&nbsp;Aamir is now married to filmmaker Kiran Rao and they have a son whom they have named Azaad.&nbsp;

When you have Aamir Khan as a guest on the chat show, you know that the episode will be special. The perfectionist Khan was the guest on Sunday's episode of Koffee With Karan and apart from the usual tongue-in-cheek questions and answers, Aamir also spoke about his 16 years long marriage to Reena Dutt and how it was traumatic for both of them when it came to an end.

When you have Aamir Khan as a guest on the chat show, you know that the episode will be special. The perfectionist Khan was the guest on Sunday's episode of Koffee With Karan and apart from the usual tongue-in-cheek questions and answers, Aamir also spoke about his 16 years long marriage to Reena Dutt and how it was traumatic for both of them when it came to an end. "Reena and I were married for 16 years and when we broke up it was traumatic for me for her and both our families. But we tried to deal with it as best as we could. It did not mean that I lost respect for Reena, or for that matter, I lost my love for Reena. She is a really wonderful person," said the actor. The actor though stated that he was lucky to have spent 16 years of his life with his former wife. "I am lucky that I had the opportunity to be with her for 16 years. That enriched me and we grew up together. We were very young when we got married. I give a value to that and I'm glad that she does to". Reena and Aamir have two children together- Junaid and Ira. Aamir also revealed how Junaid was eager to become an actor and a filmmaker. Aamir is now married to filmmaker Kiran Rao and they have a son whom they have named Azaad.

Koffee With Karan: Aamir Khan opens up about his divorce from ex-wife Reena, calls it 'traumatic'

A new book profiles the stories of 20 trailblazing women who have been working in Bollywood away from the public gaze - as studio heads, producers, directors, makeup artists, stylists, scriptwriters, lyricists, editors, choreographers, stunt artists and set designers. 
 
'Changemakers: Twenty Women Transforming Bollywood Behind The Scenes'&nbsp;by Gayatri Rangachari Shah and Mallika Kapur is about these women who support the making of a movie and transform Bollywood. 
 
The authors say they have profiled those women who have cut through the ranks of a traditionally male-dominated field to establish themselves as undisputed leaders in their craft. 
 
The book pulls the curtain back on a group of women working in an industry that India is obsessed with, they say. 
 
"This book is about women in Bollywood. But it is not about those in the public gaze. The lives and loves, films and careers of actors are well chronicled. What about those women who work away from the limelight, behind the scenes of the Hindi film industry? They belong to a Bollywood we know little about," they write. 
 
In the book, which was published by Penguin Random House India just before the #MeToo movement gained ground in India, the authors say about the campaign, "While India has not yet had its #MeToo movement, it is encouraging to see more women speak out about harassment, whether it's in the judiciary, in sports or in cinema.

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"There is a national outpouring of rage at heinous sexual crimes against girls and women that will hopefully usher at the beginning of a zero-tolerance movement against such criminality. We hope it continues to fuel a growing confidence among the women in India, who are increasingly bolder, stronger and less afraid? 
 
The journeys of the women mentioned in the book are, according to the authors, nothing short of extraordinary. 
 
Charu Khurana took her fight for women to work as make-up artists in Bollywood to the Supreme Court. 
 
Priya Shah is a director of photography on commercial blockbusters. Anaita Shroff Adajania, who styles Bollywood stars, changed the way a generation of Indians dresses. 
 
Geeta Tandon overcame years of sexual abuse to become one of the few women stunt artists in the industry,&nbsp;the book says. 
 
Anupama Chopra redefined film journalism, Kiran Rao resurrected a languishing film festival and turned the spotlight into indie cinema. By placing female characters center stage, Gauri Shinde's films make audiences rethink conventional wisdom and social norms. 
 
"Juhi Chaturvedi's screenplays make sensitive subjects like sperm donation a topic of national conversation. Anita Dutt conjures up haunting lyrics. Geeta Kapur puts the oomph in our dance moves, Shubha Ramachandra ensures our movies are seamless. Amrita Mahal Nakai designs beautiful sets that transport us, for a brief while, to another world. Amrita Pandey helps run a global studio that takes Hindi films to key overseas markets like China," it says. 
 
The book also talks about Shikha Kapur's marketing of films, Shanoo Sharma's casting, Guneet Monga's productions, reputation manager Rohini Iyer, Hetal Dedhia's lighting and Sneha Khanwalkar's unique music.&nbsp;

A new book profiles the stories of 20 trailblazing women who have been working in Bollywood away from the public gaze - as studio heads, producers, directors, makeup artists, stylists, scriptwriters, lyricists, editors, choreographers, stunt artists and set designers.

A new book profiles the stories of 20 trailblazing women who have been working in Bollywood away from the public gaze - as studio heads, producers, directors, makeup artists, stylists, scriptwriters, lyricists, editors, choreographers, stunt artists and set designers. 'Changemakers: Twenty Women Transforming Bollywood Behind The Scenes' by Gayatri Rangachari Shah and Mallika Kapur is about these women who support the making of a movie and transform Bollywood. The authors say they have profiled those women who have cut through the ranks of a traditionally male-dominated field to establish themselves as undisputed leaders in their craft. The book pulls the curtain back on a group of women working in an industry that India is obsessed with, they say. "This book is about women in Bollywood. But it is not about those in the public gaze. The lives and loves, films and careers of actors are well chronicled. What about those women who work away from the limelight, behind the scenes of the Hindi film industry? They belong to a Bollywood we know little about," they write. In the book, which was published by Penguin Random House India just before the #MeToo movement gained ground in India, the authors say about the campaign, "While India has not yet had its #MeToo movement, it is encouraging to see more women speak out about harassment, whether it's in the judiciary, in sports or in cinema. There is no force greater than a woman determined to rise! Truly happy to hav written the foreword 4 this powerful book by @ThisisMallika n @gayatrishah 2 women I admire so much.. do read .. Men especially 😄 https://t.co/vzjlnh6IJt @20Changemakers pic.twitter.com/V0cGTWZiYy — Farah Khan (@TheFarahKhan) September 18, 2018 × "There is a national outpouring of rage at heinous sexual crimes against girls and women that will hopefully usher at the beginning of a zero-tolerance movement against such criminality. We hope it continues to fuel a growing confidence among the women in India, who are increasingly bolder, stronger and less afraid? The journeys of the women mentioned in the book are, according to the authors, nothing short of extraordinary. Charu Khurana took her fight for women to work as make-up artists in Bollywood to the Supreme Court. Priya Shah is a director of photography on commercial blockbusters. Anaita Shroff Adajania, who styles Bollywood stars, changed the way a generation of Indians dresses. Geeta Tandon overcame years of sexual abuse to become one of the few women stunt artists in the industry, the book says. Anupama Chopra redefined film journalism, Kiran Rao resurrected a languishing film festival and turned the spotlight into indie cinema. By placing female characters center stage, Gauri Shinde's films make audiences rethink conventional wisdom and social norms. "Juhi Chaturvedi's screenplays make sensitive subjects like sperm donation a topic of national conversation. Anita Dutt conjures up haunting lyrics. Geeta Kapur puts the oomph in our dance moves, Shubha Ramachandra ensures our movies are seamless. Amrita Mahal Nakai designs beautiful sets that transport us, for a brief while, to another world. Amrita Pandey helps run a global studio that takes Hindi films to key overseas markets like China," it says. The book also talks about Shikha Kapur's marketing of films, Shanoo Sharma's casting, Guneet Monga's productions, reputation manager Rohini Iyer, Hetal Dedhia's lighting and Sneha Khanwalkar's unique music.

A new book on 20 women in Bollywood puts focus on female power in entertainment industry

Durga Pooja 2018: Kajol, Katrina Kaif, Varun Dhawan dress up in their festive best

Aamir Khan who recently celebrated his<a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/entertainment-aamir-khans-birthday-kiran-rao-greets-him-with-flowers-a-hug-and-a-kiss-at-the-mumbai-airport-35796" target="_blank"> 53rd birthday with media in Mumbai as wife Kiran Rao</a> looked on, revealed that he has been trying to quit smoking for some time now.&nbsp;

Sharing his fair share of weaknesses with the paparazzi, Aamir said, &quot;I think my obsessive personality is a problem. Another bad habit that I have is smoking. I have tried to quit, but I hope to kick the butt altogether.&quot;

Earlier, at the time of shooting for hit film &quot;Dangal&quot;, Aamir said,&nbsp;&quot;I am not happy that I am smoking again. I try not to smoke. But when my film is about to release I get nervous so I start smoking again but then I stop it as well. I don&rsquo;t think smoking has anything to do with acting. Due to smoking health will be affected. I tell everyone not to smoke and even I try not to smoke.&quot;

Aamir, on his birthday,<a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/entertainment-happy-birthday-aamir-superstar-makes-instagram-debut-thanking-his-mother-35791" target="_blank"> joined Instagram and even did a live video chat with fans</a>. As his first Instagram post, he shared a series of nine photos as part of a collage&nbsp;picture of his mother, Zeenat Hussain&#39;s photo. While sharing the photo, Aamir wrote:&nbsp;&quot;I had to post my mom&rsquo;s post as the first on Instagram because of her I am here.&quot; 
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On the work front, Aamir Khan is <a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/entertainment-aamir-khan-rings-in-his-53rd-birthday-on-thugs-of-hindostan-sets-with-katrina-kaif-and-fatima-sana-shaikh-35790" target="_blank">busy with &quot;Thugs Of Hindostan&quot; that also stars Amitabh Bachchan, Fatima Sana Shaikh and Katrina Kaif.</a> The film is slated to release&nbsp;during Diwali 2018.

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Aamir recently celebrated his birthday with wife Kiran Rao and son after wrapping up the shooting of 'Thugs of Hindostan'

Aamir Khan who recently celebrated his 53rd birthday with media in Mumbai as wife Kiran Rao looked on, revealed that he has been trying to quit smoking for some time now. Sharing his fair share of weaknesses with the paparazzi, Aamir said, "I think my obsessive personality is a problem. Another bad habit that I have is smoking. I have tried to quit, but I hope to kick the butt altogether." Earlier, at the time of shooting for hit film "Dangal", Aamir said, "I am not happy that I am smoking again. I try not to smoke. But when my film is about to release I get nervous so I start smoking again but then I stop it as well. I don’t think smoking has anything to do with acting. Due to smoking health will be affected. I tell everyone not to smoke and even I try not to smoke." Aamir, on his birthday, joined Instagram and even did a live video chat with fans. As his first Instagram post, he shared a series of nine photos as part of a collage picture of his mother, Zeenat Hussain's photo. While sharing the photo, Aamir wrote: "I had to post my mom’s post as the first on Instagram because of her I am here." On the work front, Aamir Khan is busy with "Thugs Of Hindostan" that also stars Amitabh Bachchan, Fatima Sana Shaikh and Katrina Kaif. The film is slated to release during Diwali 2018.

Aamir Khan: I have tried to quit smoking, but I hope to kick the butt altogether

Aamir Khan may have<a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/entertainment-aamir-khan-rings-in-his-53rd-birthday-on-thugs-of-hindostan-sets-with-katrina-kaif-and-fatima-sana-shaikh-35790"> rung in his 53rd birthday</a> on the sets of Thugs Of Hindostan, but he ensured that he wrapped up work and came back to Mumbai to celebarte&nbsp;with his family.&nbsp;

The actor, who was in Jodhpur shooting for YRF&#39;s next Thugs Of Hindostan, flew back to Mumbai on Wednesday afternoon to spend some quality time with his wife and family. Filmmaker Kiran Rao went to receive her husband at the airport with a bouquet of flowers and wished him with a warm hug and a kiss.&nbsp;

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As is the practice, Aamir came home and addressed the media that had gathered outside his house. The actor, along with Kiran Rao, cut a cake and the couple posed for photos.&nbsp;

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The actor, who is currently sporting a nose pin and long hair for his character in Thugs Of Hindostan, also made his <a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/entertainment-happy-birthday-aamir-superstar-makes-instagram-debut-thanking-his-mother-35791">debut on Instagram</a> on his birthday and posted a photo of his mother and thanked her for making him the person that he is.&nbsp;

Thugs Of Hindostan is on its last leg of shooting. Co-starring Amitabh Bachchan, Katrina Kaif and Fatima Sana Shaikh, the film is slated for a November 2018 release.&nbsp;

The actor wrapped up work in Jodhpur and flew back to Mumbai to spend his birthday with family.

Aamir Khan may have rung in his 53rd birthday on the sets of Thugs Of Hindostan, but he ensured that he wrapped up work and came back to Mumbai to celebarte with his family. The actor, who was in Jodhpur shooting for YRF's next Thugs Of Hindostan, flew back to Mumbai on Wednesday afternoon to spend some quality time with his wife and family. Filmmaker Kiran Rao went to receive her husband at the airport with a bouquet of flowers and wished him with a warm hug and a kiss. Aamir Khan at the Mumbai Airport. Photo by Yogen Shah. (WION) × Aamir Khan and Kiran Rao at the Mumbai Airport. Photo by Yogen Shah. (WION) × Kiran Rao welcomed her husband with a hug and a kiss at the Mumbai airport. Photo by Yogen Shah. (WION) × Aamir Khan and Kiran Rao at the Mumbai Airport. Photo by Yogen Shah. (WION) × As is the practice, Aamir came home and addressed the media that had gathered outside his house. The actor, along with Kiran Rao, cut a cake and the couple posed for photos. Khan later cut a cake and addressed the media at his residence. (WION) × The actor, who is currently sporting a nose pin and long hair for his character in Thugs Of Hindostan, also made his debut on Instagram on his birthday and posted a photo of his mother and thanked her for making him the person that he is. Thugs Of Hindostan is on its last leg of shooting. Co-starring Amitabh Bachchan, Katrina Kaif and Fatima Sana Shaikh, the film is slated for a November 2018 release.

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