News for 'Best Film National Award'

Kriti Sanon announces her next film

Kriti Sanon announces her next film

Rediff.com30 Aug 2019

Mimi will be directed by Kriti's Luka Chuppi director, Laxman Utekar.

'When It Happened To Me, I Was Shocked'

'When It Happened To Me, I Was Shocked'

Rediff.com20 Aug 2024

'I have had my share of unpleasant situations being a woman, like so many other actors have gone through.' 'I took it in my stride because I knew it happens.' 'What saved me was what my mother used to say: Education.'

'Shyambabu Made You Work Hard But...'

'Shyambabu Made You Work Hard But...'

Rediff.com7 Jan 2025

'Each of us will have a beautiful story to tell about him because he went beyond work and touched our lives. That's a rarity in this industry.'

Women, Your Birth Number Can Help You Succeed

Women, Your Birth Number Can Help You Succeed

Rediff.com7 Mar 2025

By understanding the elements that rule your birth number, you can learn how to enhance your professional journey, improve your work life and grow in your career.

K Balachander's finest films

K Balachander's finest films

Rediff.com24 Dec 2014

Hailed as one of the finest filmmakers of his time, K Balachander, who passed into the ages on December 23, has left behind a rich legacy of hard-hitting films, some of which have been routinely credited with redefining Tamil cinema.

The Path-Breaking '70s Actor You Didn't Know

The Path-Breaking '70s Actor You Didn't Know

Rediff.com16 Sep 2024

Rehana Sultan was all set to be a path-breaker. The time was right. Hindi cinema had emerged from the 1960s musicals era. But somehow, leading film-makers of the time did not believe Rehana had that cachet. It was Zeenat Aman who ended up being the definitive taboo-trasher of the era. Dinesh Raheja salutes the trendsetter of the 1970s, Rehana Sultan.

When Zakir Hussain beat BigB to be voted 'sexiest man'

When Zakir Hussain beat BigB to be voted 'sexiest man'

Rediff.com16 Dec 2024

Zakir Hussain was the maestro of tabla, percussionist, composer and even actor -- a legend who was India's very own and yet belonged to the world. Hussain died from 'idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis', a lung disease, in a San Francisco hospital early Monday. He was 73.

'Marina beach is the hero of the film'

'Marina beach is the hero of the film'

Rediff.com1 Feb 2012

Producer-Director Pandiraj talks about making a children's film on Marina beach.

Screen Awards: Deepika, Bipasha, Alia: Gorgeous gals on the red carpet

Screen Awards: Deepika, Bipasha, Alia: Gorgeous gals on the red carpet

Rediff.com5 Dec 2016

A look at the red carpet.

Your FAVOURITE Ajay Devgn Film? VOTE!

Your FAVOURITE Ajay Devgn Film? VOTE!

Rediff.com6 Jan 2020

Ajay has made some brilliantly reviewed films, some big hits and many, many, entertainers.

2020's BEST Non-Hindi Films

2020's BEST Non-Hindi Films

Rediff.com30 Dec 2020

Aseem Chhabra lists the best non-Hindi language films he watched in 2020, with the hope that they will have a wider reach in the new year.

Now Mammootty in a Kannada film

Now Mammootty in a Kannada film

Rediff.com28 May 2010

The actor has a double role in the movie directed by Abhay Simha.

How Can Shabana-Javed-Naseer Be In Tukde Tukde Gang?

How Can Shabana-Javed-Naseer Be In Tukde Tukde Gang?

Rediff.com6 Sep 2022

'Javed Akhtar, Naseeruddin Shah and Shabana Azmi have collectively brought more pride and honour to our country than the entire film fraternity put together.' 'Sir, the names you have taken are institutions, pillars of India's popular art, symbolising the very essence of humanism and nationalism.'

Kangana's New Role: 'Mandi Ki Sansad'

Kangana's New Role: 'Mandi Ki Sansad'

Rediff.com5 Jun 2024

On Tuesday, when trends indicated she was going to win her election, the four-time National Award winner said, 'Heartfelt gratitude to all the people of Mandi for this love and trust... This victory belongs to all of you, this is the victory of your trust in Prime Minister Modi and the BJP, this is the victory of Sanatan and in the honour of Mandi.'

'Every film is a work of art'

'Every film is a work of art'

Rediff.com14 Sep 2006

Director Kavitha Lankesh talks about her upcoming Tananam Tananam.

'I knew my film would not have a hero or villain'

'I knew my film would not have a hero or villain'

Rediff.com6 Mar 2023

'Rakesh's life is hard, but he knows how to find joy.' 'He doesn't think his life's value comes from money. He sees no shame in his poverty.'

'I Feel Like I Have Lost My Father Again'

'I Feel Like I Have Lost My Father Again'

Rediff.com27 Dec 2024

'After Om's untimely demise, he would call us every Sunday for the next two years to ask, "How are you doing my dear? How's the young fella?"'

'Aadukalam sees Dhanush in his best performance'

'Aadukalam sees Dhanush in his best performance'

Rediff.com31 May 2011

National Award winning director Vetrimaran talks about his film.

'We had a tough time deciding between Bajirao Mastani and Baahubali'

'We had a tough time deciding between Bajirao Mastani and Baahubali'

Rediff.com29 Mar 2016

Actor-filmmaker Satish Kaushik, who headed the jury for the 63rd National Awards, says this was one of the best years in the life of Indian cinema so far.

'Why give Katrina that award if she was undeserving?'

'Why give Katrina that award if she was undeserving?'

Rediff.com7 Aug 2020

'It is no longer about going on stage, taking your award and mumbling your thank you speech.' 'Now it's a whole big tamasha on stage.'

10 Classic Tamil Films On OTT

10 Classic Tamil Films On OTT

Rediff.com9 May 2023

Divya Nair makes a list of Tamil films you must watch at least once. The good news is that they're on OTT right now.

2009's Top Kannada Films

2009's Top Kannada Films

Rediff.com17 Dec 2009

Here then are a few noteworthy films of the year.

Ready For The Tribe?

Ready For The Tribe?

Rediff.com4 Oct 2024

From Vijay saving the day yet again to Vikramaditya Motwane's latest offering, here's everything you can watch on OTT this week.

Konkani film Nachom-ia Kumpasar enters Oscar race!

Konkani film Nachom-ia Kumpasar enters Oscar race!

Rediff.com16 Dec 2015

The producers of Nachom-ia Kumpasar sent their entry to the Oscars privately in two categories -- Best Foreign Film and Best Background Score.

Kangana gets an early birthday gift!

Kangana gets an early birthday gift!

Rediff.com22 Mar 2021

Director Priyadarshan's Malayalam film Marakkar: Arabikadalinte Simham was declared the Best Feature Film.

What Kangana said after getting BJP ticket

What Kangana said after getting BJP ticket

Rediff.com25 Mar 2024

While Ranaut will contest on a ticket for the BJP from Himachal Pradesh's Mandi constituency, her birthplace, Govil has been fielded by the party from the Meerut Lok Sabha seat.

You Must Watch This Heart-Breaking Film

You Must Watch This Heart-Breaking Film

Rediff.com8 Aug 2023

'Yellow Bus is a heart-breaking story based on a real incident and will strike a chord with mothers across the world.'

'People feel I'm a lucky mascot'

'People feel I'm a lucky mascot'

Rediff.com18 Jul 2005

Actor Allu Arjun booked for poll code breach in Andhra

Actor Allu Arjun booked for poll code breach in Andhra

Rediff.com12 May 2024

The Pushpa actor waved to a large crowd from a balcony with the YSRCP candidate and also posted a message on 'X' in his favour.

Exclusive: Shaji N Karun's new film with Jayaram

Exclusive: Shaji N Karun's new film with Jayaram

Rediff.com5 Apr 2013

The film titled Gaadha is based on the short story Kadal

Kavitha Lankesh: Avva is not a failure

Kavitha Lankesh: Avva is not a failure

Rediff.com6 Mar 2008

Vibrant diretcor of Kannada films, Kavitha Lankesh talks about her recent film Avva, which is based on another of her father's novel, Mussanjeya Katha Prasanga.

'It was an honour to play one of our nation builders'

'It was an honour to play one of our nation builders'

Rediff.com28 Sep 2023

'I hope more shows highlight the unsung heroes of our rich history.' 'As for bringing the trophy home, a man can hope, but truly I am just excited to be there.'

'You are always known by the last bad film you did'

'You are always known by the last bad film you did'

Rediff.com5 Apr 2016

'If you are not doing a Hindi film, it doesn't mean you are not doing any work. Success is all about saying no to what you don't want to do. Thankfully, I have been successful.' Neetu Chandra has just won a National Award and she's hugely excited!

The Very Best Of Shabana Azmi

The Very Best Of Shabana Azmi

Rediff.com17 Sep 2022

On her 72nd birthday on September 18, Sukanya Verma gives three cheers to the legend and lists 20 of her stellar performances.

PIX: Mahesh Babu, Shriya Saran at IIFA Utsavam awards

PIX: Mahesh Babu, Shriya Saran at IIFA Utsavam awards

Rediff.com27 Jan 2016

A look at star arrivals!

'Adoor made us forget our identities'

'Adoor made us forget our identities'

Rediff.com8 Sep 2005

Adoor Gopalakrishnan's first heroine speaks about the great director.

Oye is a good film

Oye is a good film

Rediff.com6 Jul 2009

Oye is a tragic love story with strong performances from its hero Sidhdharth. Baby Shamili is transformed as a tragic heroine in this film. Debutant director Anand Ranga scores in the first half. Yuvan Shankar Raja's music rocks.

Review: Asha Jaoar Majhe is one of the best Indian films of 2015

Review: Asha Jaoar Majhe is one of the best Indian films of 2015

Rediff.com29 Jun 2015

Bengali film Asha Jaoar Majhe is a must watch, a once in the lifetime kind of work that should be supported by film lovers and experienced on the big screen, writes Aseem Chhabra.

Radhika Apte teams with Fahadh Faasil

Radhika Apte teams with Fahadh Faasil

Rediff.com29 Sep 2014

The untitled film is directed by Vinod Sukumaran.

Which Malayalam film will you watch this weekend?

Which Malayalam film will you watch this weekend?

Rediff.com18 Mar 2016

Take your pick from these four releases.