News for 'Academy Award'

PIX: Priyanka-Nick attend Oscar after-party

PIX: Priyanka-Nick attend Oscar after-party

Rediff.com25 Feb 2019

It's party time for Priyanka Chopra and Nick Jonas!

Joe Root, Ireland women's star Richardson win ICC Players of the Month awards

Joe Root, Ireland women's star Richardson win ICC Players of the Month awards

Rediff.com13 Sep 2021

England captain Joe Root pipped Indian pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah and Pakistan's Shaheen Afridi to claim the International Cricket Council's Player of the Month honours for August following his batting heroics in the recent Test series against India.

Oscars 2021: Doesn't Maria Bakalova look dreamy?

Oscars 2021: Doesn't Maria Bakalova look dreamy?

Rediff.com26 Apr 2021

At Hollywood's most glamorous night -- the 93rd Academy Awards -- celebrities put their best fashion foot forward.

Isaac Hayes no more

Isaac Hayes no more

Rediff.com12 Aug 2008

American soul, funk and R&B legend Isaac Hayes was found dead Sunday at his home in Memphis, Tennessee. The Academy Award-award winning musician was 65. His body was reportedly found near a piece of exercise equipment, and no foul play is suspected. Best known for the Oscar-winning Shaft theme song, the talented singer, songwriter and composer was always a music prodigy, even throughout an impoverished childhood.

Emraan Hashmi goes to Hollywood!

Emraan Hashmi goes to Hollywood!

Rediff.com1 Nov 2012

Here's what your favourtie Bollywood celebrities are tweeting.

'I want to command the respect of my men, not demand it'

'I want to command the respect of my men, not demand it'

Rediff.com9 Jun 2023

Anshu Kumar, 21, son of government school teachers from a village in Bihar, won the President's Silver Medal at the NDA. He commanded the grand passing out parade and will go on to join the Indian Navy.

Did the best films really win?

Did the best films really win?

Rediff.com28 Feb 2005

Crazy Heart to pick up after Best Actor win

Crazy Heart to pick up after Best Actor win

Rediff.com8 Mar 2010

In anticipation of Jeff Bridges taking the trophy, its box office gross went up by 36 percent over the weekend.

Stuntmen demand Oscar!

Stuntmen demand Oscar!

Rediff.com16 Feb 2005

Rahman bags two Grammys for Slumdog Millionaire

Rahman bags two Grammys for Slumdog Millionaire

Rediff.com1 Feb 2010

Indian music maestro A R Rahman struck gold once again, bagging two trophies at the 52nd Grammy Awards in Los Angeles for his music in Slumdog Millionaire.

Which Indian film REALLY deserves the Oscar entry? TELL US

Which Indian film REALLY deserves the Oscar entry? TELL US

Rediff.com25 Sep 2012

Send in YOUR contenders!

Why Paheli didn't get an Oscar nom

Why Paheli didn't get an Oscar nom

Rediff.com1 Feb 2006

No Jai Ho at the Oscars

No Jai Ho at the Oscars

Rediff.com20 Feb 2009

Sukhwinder Singh will not perform at the Oscars this year.

Oscars 2013: Why Daniel Day-Lewis will win Best Actor

Oscars 2013: Why Daniel Day-Lewis will win Best Actor

Rediff.com12 Feb 2013

Here's a peak at the five prolific actors nominated up for the Best Actor trophy at the awards.

'La La Land' earns record 14 Oscar nominations

'La La Land' earns record 14 Oscar nominations

Rediff.com24 Jan 2017

The smash-hit musical -- led by Emma Stone and Ryan Gosling -- picked up the most nods on Tuesday, and tied the record set by Titanic and All About Eve.

Review: Lincoln is a deserving Oscar frontrunner

Review: Lincoln is a deserving Oscar frontrunner

Rediff.com8 Feb 2013

Steven Spielberg's Lincoln boasts of a stellar cast led by two-time Academy Award winner Daniel Day Lewis in the titular character, writes Vipin Vijayan.

Did the Oscars get it right? Discuss with Raja Sen

Did the Oscars get it right? Discuss with Raja Sen

Rediff.com3 Mar 2014

Join in the conversation!

In PHOTOS: Statue of Liberty's grand 125th birthday bash

In PHOTOS: Statue of Liberty's grand 125th birthday bash

Rediff.com29 Oct 2011

The 125th birth anniversary of the iconic Statue of Liberty was celebrated in New York with events including a gun salute, fireworks and naturalisation ceremony for 125 immigrants organised to commemorate the day.

Life Of Pi, Django Unchained bag Oscar nominations

Life Of Pi, Django Unchained bag Oscar nominations

Rediff.com10 Jan 2013

Here's a quick glance at the nominees.

'The story of Shanghai is haunting'

'The story of Shanghai is haunting'

Rediff.com11 Jun 2012

Shanghai actress Tillotama Shome gets candid about her new film.

Airport Fashion: Bollywood's HOTTEST frequent flyers!

Airport Fashion: Bollywood's HOTTEST frequent flyers!

Rediff.com10 Jul 2013

Deepika Padukone, Madhuri Dixit and Vidya Balan keep their travelling attire simple but trendy.

Ang Lee: Masala chai is so wonderful!

Ang Lee: Masala chai is so wonderful!

Rediff.com1 Nov 2012

The 58-year-old filmmaker talks about his India experience, and why Life Of Pi is his toughest film yet.

Ang Lee: People in India are really wonderful

Ang Lee: People in India are really wonderful

Rediff.com30 Oct 2012

Hollywood director Ang Lee discusses India, Life of Pi.

Here's how Pakistan's first Oscar-winning film happened

Here's how Pakistan's first Oscar-winning film happened

Rediff.com12 Mar 2012

Oscar-winning documentary filmmaker Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy and Daniel Junge discuss the challenges of making a film like Saving Face in a country as complex and conflicted as Pakistan.

Hollywood's biggest grossers don't make it to the Oscars!

Hollywood's biggest grossers don't make it to the Oscars!

Rediff.com29 Feb 2012

Films like The Artist and The King's Speech that reigned supreme at teh Oscars did decent business but the top grossers have a small presence at the Oscars.

Did Billy Crystal make a terrific Oscar host? VOTE!

Did Billy Crystal make a terrific Oscar host? VOTE!

Rediff.com27 Feb 2012

Have your say!

VOTE! The films that should NOT win an Oscar

VOTE! The films that should NOT win an Oscar

Rediff.com23 Feb 2012

Don't think these films deserve it? Vote right here!

Why There's So Much Global Love For RRR

Why There's So Much Global Love For RRR

Rediff.com10 Jan 2023

Like Slumdog Millionaire, RRR will remain a one-time phenomenon until another big, larger-than-life, Indian film connects with the critics in the West, predicts Aseem Chhabra.

Oscar-winning author Ruth Prawer Jhabvala dies

Oscar-winning author Ruth Prawer Jhabvala dies

Rediff.com4 Apr 2013

Writer Ruth Prawer Jhabvala, who won an Oscar as well as Booker prize and lived in India for more than two decades, died in the United States on Wednesday.

India Gets 3 Nominations At Oscars 2023

India Gets 3 Nominations At Oscars 2023

Rediff.com24 Jan 2023

The song Naatu Naatu from S S Rajamouli's RRR has been nominated in the Best Original Song category at the 95th academy Awards. But that's not all.

Around 3.3 mn Indians watched Oscars on TV

Around 3.3 mn Indians watched Oscars on TV

Rediff.com25 Feb 2009

This is nearly 3 per cent of the total number of cable and satellite TV viewers--an extremely good number, considering past coverage data -- say media planners.

2-7 odds of Slumdog winning an Oscar

2-7 odds of Slumdog winning an Oscar

Rediff.com23 Jan 2009

If experts are to be believed, critically acclaimed Slumdog Millionaire is at 2-7 odds of winning the prestigious Academy Award for the Best Motion Picture.

Oscar host Seth MacFarlane boosts TV ratings

Oscar host Seth MacFarlane boosts TV ratings

Rediff.com27 Feb 2013

Get your lowdown on what's going on in the world of Hollywood, right here!

Oscars 2013: A weak show, but a great story

Oscars 2013: A weak show, but a great story

Rediff.com25 Feb 2013

Raja Sen feels the 85th Oscars were boring and underwhelming.

The Top 10 Oscar Moments

The Top 10 Oscar Moments

Rediff.com25 Feb 2013

From Shirley Bassey's Goldfinger song to Sandra Bullock's envelope struggle.

Oscar 2013: The Biggest SURPRISES of the night

Oscar 2013: The Biggest SURPRISES of the night

Rediff.com25 Feb 2013

The 85th Academy Awards wasn't without its fair share of surprises.

Dam 999 goes to the Oscars

Dam 999 goes to the Oscars

Rediff.com20 Dec 2011

Three songs from the film have been singled out for the Original Song category.

'Very happy for Dravid, who missed out in 2011': Tendulkar

'Very happy for Dravid, who missed out in 2011': Tendulkar

Rediff.com30 Jun 2024

Sachin Tendulkar led the chorus of former and current cricketers, hailing Rohit Sharma's men for winning the T20 World Cup.

Oscars 2013: Will we have a 9-year-old Best Actress?

Oscars 2013: Will we have a 9-year-old Best Actress?

Rediff.com13 Feb 2013

Here's a peak at the five talented actresses nominated for the Best Actress trophy at the awards.

Kamal Haasan gets prestigious French honour

Kamal Haasan gets prestigious French honour

Rediff.com22 Aug 2016

Kamal is the second Tamil actor after Sivaji Ganesan to be awarded this honour.