1.  And the film is boldly executed by Indian director Shekhar Kapur, with plenty of contemporary resonance in its theme of female self-empowerment.

2.  Far removed from Western conventions, the films of the Indian director Satyajit Ray explored family and personal life with austere delicacy.

3.  He is also an unstinting champion of the films of the acclaimed Indian director Satyajit Ray.

4.  That could mean opportunities for Indian directors, technicians and actors to cross over into American films, or for joint ventures in India between Bombay and Hollywood.

5.  Police suspect Islamic fanatics tried Monday to assassinate a famous Indian director who angered Muslims by portraying a Hindu-Muslim romance in his latest movie.

6.  Suspected Islamic fanatics tried Monday to assassinate a famous Indian director who angered Muslims by using a Hindu-Muslim romance in his latest movie, police said.

7.  Suspected Islamic militants tried Monday to assassinate a famous Indian director who angered some Muslims by using a Hindu-Muslim romance in his latest movie, police said.

8.  There is a current craze among Indian directors to shoot abroad and Sri Lanka hopes its lower costs will make it attractive.

9.  Other top Indian directors agreed, saying Hollywood cooperation would not alter Indian films known for their lengthy production averaging three hours, song, dance and melodrama.