News for 'Best Film National Award'

'My mother is always in my heart in a way I don't realise'

'My mother is always in my heart in a way I don't realise'

Rediff.com8 Dec 2021

'My mother is a lady with a lot of emotional stability and strength. And wisdom.' 'When I was younger, she would tell me that if I ever refused water to anyone, I would have to drink gutter water.' 'When I grew up, she would say, "Be liberal when you know what you are talking about, and be conservative when you don't".'

'People told me shooting with Sanjay Dutt would be tough and problematic, but there was no trouble at all'

'People told me shooting with Sanjay Dutt would be tough and problematic, but there was no trouble at all'

Rediff.com2 Dec 2020

'I used to go to Sanjay Dutt, give him the scene, and then act it out.' 'He would say, 'Arrey, Girishbhai kar lunga'.' 'But I would insist: 'Nahin, main karke dikhane chahta hoon'.' He said this was the first time in his career that someone was acting out the scene for him!'

The Who's Who of the CBFC's new, improved squad

The Who's Who of the CBFC's new, improved squad

Rediff.com16 Aug 2017

Will this team of 12 change the way films are certified in India?

Poet-lyricist and Jnanpith awardee ONV Kurup passes away

Poet-lyricist and Jnanpith awardee ONV Kurup passes away

Rediff.com13 Feb 2016

Jnanpith awardee and eminent Malayalam poet, lyricist and environmentalist O N V Kurup passed away at a private hospital in Thiruvananthapuram on Saturday following cardiac arrest. He was 84.

Pix: Hairstyle masterclass with Karisma Kapoor

Pix: Hairstyle masterclass with Karisma Kapoor

Rediff.com19 Apr 2018

Copy these styles and get an instant summer makeover.

Madhur Bhandarkar's FINEST heroine? VOTE!

Madhur Bhandarkar's FINEST heroine? VOTE!

Rediff.com31 Aug 2015

TELL US!

Shashi Kapoor passes away

Shashi Kapoor passes away

Rediff.com4 Dec 2017

'He was God's good man and a beautiful human being beyond anything else.'

V: 'A mix of Seven and Deewar'!

V: 'A mix of Seven and Deewar'!

Rediff.com4 Sep 2020

'We haven't seen films like these in the Telugu film industry.'

'Who up there is writing this script?'

'Who up there is writing this script?'

Rediff.com13 Apr 2022

'How can so many misfortunes fall on one beautiful family?'

The Lady Behind Alia's Mesmerising Dholida

The Lady Behind Alia's Mesmerising Dholida

Rediff.com2 Mar 2022

'The pressure was very high because I am not a Saroj Khan or a Vaibhavi Merchant.' 'I am someone from a reality show.' 'I was a nobody who was given an opportunity to express myself in the best way I could.'

Onir to Chief Justice of India: I have become a criminal

Onir to Chief Justice of India: I have become a criminal

Rediff.com14 Jan 2014

In his letter to the Chief Justice, the filmmaker urged the Supreme Court to consider the LGBT community while reviewing the earlier ruling.

Lara Dutta celebrates daughter's birthday

Lara Dutta celebrates daughter's birthday

Rediff.com21 Jan 2015

A look at the top tweets from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.

First Look: Pandiraj's Kedi Billa Kelladi Ranga

First Look: Pandiraj's Kedi Billa Kelladi Ranga

Rediff.com31 Aug 2012

The film stars Vimal, Sivakarthikeyan, Bindu Madhavi and Regina.

'I am like a ball: the more you kick me, the higher I go'

'I am like a ball: the more you kick me, the higher I go'

Rediff.com3 May 2016

Director-actor Samuthirakani gets candid about his journey in the film industry.

'I am a people's actor'

'I am a people's actor'

Rediff.com9 Jul 2020

'If this is how the audience likes me, I will continue doing it.'

How well do remakes fare at the box office?

How well do remakes fare at the box office?

Rediff.com27 Feb 2020

Joginder Tuteja looks at how well Hindi remakes perform at the box office.

Kangana Ranaut's Top 10 HITS

Kangana Ranaut's Top 10 HITS

Rediff.com21 Sep 2020

Some of featured her in author-backed roles while others had her as a part of an ensemble cast.

'I borrowed money from my family; told them they won't get it back'

'I borrowed money from my family; told them they won't get it back'

Rediff.com28 Aug 2014

'There are many stories that could be made in the North East.' And here's one of them.

PIX: Living the Boss Life with Farah Khan

PIX: Living the Boss Life with Farah Khan

Rediff.com9 Jan 2019

Choreographer. Film-maker. Mother of triplets. Shirish Kunder's missus. Menaka Irani's daughter. Birthday gal Farah Khan is all this and much more.

Munna Bhai MBBS turns 15!

Munna Bhai MBBS turns 15!

Rediff.com19 Dec 2018

And Sanjay Dutt gets nostalgic...

'Before Hera Pheri, Akshay had 16 flops'

'Before Hera Pheri, Akshay had 16 flops'

Rediff.com2 Apr 2020

Priyadarshan has made some of the best comedies in Hindi cinema, but the director says it none of it would have been possible without the cult success of Hera Pheri which completed 20 years on March 31.

The many, many, MANY controversies of Kamal Haasan

The many, many, MANY controversies of Kamal Haasan

Rediff.com7 May 2015

Kamal Haasan's list of controversies is as long as his impressive filmography.

Modiji, Is India Ready For UCC?

Modiji, Is India Ready For UCC?

Rediff.com9 Oct 2023

Introducing UCC is a challenging task for any government. The complexities are real and difficult to negotiate as it deals with sensitive religious and cultural sentiments. How can it strike an easy balance between individual rights and community interests?, asks Ramesh Menon.

'Every day is a new ball game'

'Every day is a new ball game'

Rediff.com20 Mar 2022

'Every character is a challenge.'

Review: Meen Kuzhambum Mann Paanaiyum is a tedious comedy

Review: Meen Kuzhambum Mann Paanaiyum is a tedious comedy

Rediff.com11 Nov 2016

Meen Kuzhambum Mann Paanaiyum is not worth your time, S Saraswathi advises.

Do you recognise these filmi judges?

Do you recognise these filmi judges?

Rediff.com14 Feb 2017

Here's looking back the Bollywood's judges over the years.

Mangalyaan among Time's 25 best inventions of 2014

Mangalyaan among Time's 25 best inventions of 2014

Rediff.com21 Nov 2014

Mangalyaan has been named among the best inventions of 2014 by Time magazine which described it as a technological feat that will allow India to flex its "interplanetary muscles."

'Nari shakti', festivals, spirituality themes of this year's states' tableaux

'Nari shakti', festivals, spirituality themes of this year's states' tableaux

Rediff.com26 Jan 2023

"Nari shakti" and women empowerment dominated the theme of tableaux of Kerala, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Maharashtra and Tripura at the Republic Day parade here on Thursday.

Shubh Mangal Zyada Saavdhan: It's not a gay love story

Shubh Mangal Zyada Saavdhan: It's not a gay love story

Rediff.com21 Feb 2020

'If we manage to transform even one homophobic person, that will be a victory for the film.'

Quiz Time: Where did Rana Daggubati spend his initial childhood?

Quiz Time: Where did Rana Daggubati spend his initial childhood?

Rediff.com14 Dec 2014

In a special series, we will put YOU to the test everyday!

When Irrfan was heartbroken

When Irrfan was heartbroken

Rediff.com4 May 2020

Irrfan was hoping he would get a role as one of the kids in Salaam Bombay!, and when that didn't happen, heartbreak and tears followed.

It's London calling for Shah Rukh Khan's SLAM tour!

It's London calling for Shah Rukh Khan's SLAM tour!

Rediff.com30 Sep 2014

Here's a look at the top 10 tweets from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.

Jeevan Mrityu, Dosti, Maine Pyar Kiya: Rajshri's landmark movies

Jeevan Mrityu, Dosti, Maine Pyar Kiya: Rajshri's landmark movies

Rediff.com13 Nov 2015

Long before Prem Ratan Dhan Payo, Rajshri made some beautiful movies.

Why Raakhee LOVES Bajrangi Bhaijaan

Why Raakhee LOVES Bajrangi Bhaijaan

Rediff.com18 Aug 2015

The actress was simply bowled over by its message of Indo-Pak friendship.

'I badly want to do an action film'

'I badly want to do an action film'

Rediff.com16 May 2016

'Masaan is history for me. This is another journey with Raman Raghav 2.0. You have to clean your slate after every film, and not let its success or failure affect you.' Vicky Kaushal moves on, with Raman Raghav 2.0.

All you need to know about India's Oscar pick: Visaranai

All you need to know about India's Oscar pick: Visaranai

Rediff.com23 Sep 2016

This film is creating waves. We tell you why.

Mohanlal's blog on freedom receives extreme reactions

Mohanlal's blog on freedom receives extreme reactions

Rediff.com22 Feb 2016

The latest updates from the Malayalam film industry.

Why Bollywood LOVES reincarnation dramas

Why Bollywood LOVES reincarnation dramas

Rediff.com8 Apr 2015

They make good money, of course!

Garm Hawa, a movie classic like none other

Garm Hawa, a movie classic like none other

Rediff.com7 Aug 2015

What you need to know about M S Sathyu's classic Garm Hawa.

'We have multiplexes, but our vision is very small'

'We have multiplexes, but our vision is very small'

Rediff.com13 Apr 2017

'We still look at films with A-listers.' 'There is change, but it's minor.' 'We still haven't learnt how to invest in stories.'