लॉटरी डीडीएThe executive members of the Association of Malayalam Movie Artists (AMMA) on Monday expressed disappointment as their efforts to resolve the conflict between actor Shane Nigam and the producers’ council of Kerala hit a roadblock.It was a proud moment for India when Shyam Benegal’s Manthan became the sole Indian film in the Cannes Classics section. Featuring stalwarts like Naseeruddin Shah, Girish Karnad, Smita Patil, and Amrish Puri in leading roles, this 1976 classic continues to withstand the test of time. In a recent conversation, Naseeruddin reflected on the enduring significance of the film and spoke about the current state of cinema in the country. He expressed his desire to take part in a project that address religious themes openly.When asked about Cruise quitting the franchise, the director said, “Let me tell you, I’ve been working with Tom Cruise for 15 years and I cannot tell you the number of times I’ve been standing next to the man, witnessed an event and then read about it in the trades the next day and none of what they describe is actually true.”