'He is truly the most deserving actor for the most prestigious award.'
As Indian cinema turns 100, Adoor Gopalakrishnan, one of India's greatest directors, lists some of his personal favourites.
Dileep and Kavya are one of the most successful onscreen pairs in Malayalam cinema, and will be seen together after a long time.
An interview with the master filmmaker about his new films.
India's best director on winning his ninth national award.
The 71st National Awards were presented at the Vigyan Bhavan in New Delhi on Tuesday, September 23, 2025.
'He was a tremendous artist of a very high order, gone too soon. He not only reshaped the visual language of Indian Cinema through his cinematography in Aravindan's films, Shaji sir gave us all a sense of direction through his mainstream work as a cameraman.'
Shyam Benegal passed into the ages on December 23, leaving behind a rich legacy. We look back at some interesting moments from his life.
Aseem Chhabra presents his list of 100 best (and must watch) films -- many classics, some relatively new and several personal favourites.
The brilliant Adoor Gopalakrishnan looks back at his journey that started 40 years ago, in 1972.
If a 15 seconds-long mic problem merits a case being registered, then the police risk an avalanche of complaints of similar and greater gravity, seeking their intervention, notes Shyam G Menon.
The latest updates from the Malayalam film industry.
National Award winning composer Isaac Thomas Kottukapally on his win.
Shaji N Karun on helming the Malayalam film Kutti Srank which won a National Film Award for Best Film.
The actress describes her journey from Malayalam to the Tamil television industry.
SRK and Aamir Khan lose out to Prakash Raj, among others.
Long before Resul Pookutty's Oscar blast, Malayalam filmmaker Adoor Gopalakrishnan used sound as a leitmotif in his films. For Adoor, known world over as one of the finest filmmakers ever from India, sound is as important as any other factor in a film.
President A P J Abdul Kalam presented the awards at a function at the Ashoka Hall of the Rashtrapati Bhavan.\n\n
Naalu Pennungal, master auteur Adoor Gopalakrishnan's latest offering is a unique experience for the viewer as it compiles four short stories by Thakazhi Sivasankara Pillai and tells the stories of four women in an interesting way.
The letter was written by 49 eminent personalities, including filmmakers Mani Ratnam, Anurag Kashyap, Shyam Benegal, actor Soumitra Chatterjee as well as vocalist Shubha Mudgal in July this year.
It feels as if Adoor Gopalakrishnan has targeted Pinneyum to be a commercial success, feels Paresh C Palicha.
Actress Nandita Das talks about her choice of films and life in general, in this interview with Shobha Warrier.
Adoor Gopalakrishnan's first heroine speaks about the great director.
An interview with Nandita Das where she talks about her experiences acting in Adoor's film Nitya Kanyaka.
Adoor Gopalakrishnan will be honoured with the Commandeur des Art et Lettres for his contribution to world cinema.
Abhirami is still to recover from the fact that she has been selected for Kamal Haasan's Sandhiyar.
The audience gave Adoor a standing ovation as he stepped up to receive the award from President.
'I faced a lot of abuse by people, who have nothing better to do, but it doesn't affect me at all'
Adoor Gopalakrishnan, Dadasaheb Phalke award-winner, speaks his heart.
Tharoor urged Modi to take a public stand welcoming dissent and assure the nation of his "commitment to upholding Freedom of Expression even when it involves disagreement with you or your government."
The director suggested that he is ready to go if provided with a room and a ticket.
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