News for 'Directorate of Art'

Oscars 2022: Ariana, Troy, Jessica WIN!

Oscars 2022: Ariana, Troy, Jessica WIN!

Rediff.com28 Mar 2022

A quick look at the winners of the 94th Annual Academy Awards.

Meet the New-Age Bollywood Mom

Meet the New-Age Bollywood Mom

Rediff.com11 May 2020

'Mothers as characters may have the same problems as they had years ago.' 'But what's refreshing is how they are becoming more accepting towards the changes in society.'

'Barbers are the real artists'

'Barbers are the real artists'

Rediff.com14 Mar 2022

Celebrity hairstylist Darshan Yewalekar has some advice for Indian men.

Leaders Need Strong Sense Of Who They Are

Leaders Need Strong Sense Of Who They Are

Rediff.com10 Feb 2022

'I have always believed that life doesn't get easier or more forgiving; we only get stronger and more resilient.'

'I have 12 years of film-making to catch up with'

'I have 12 years of film-making to catch up with'

Rediff.com1 Mar 2020

'I am not disowning my earlier films, but I have no right to own them. I was not making them from my heart.'

'Censorship has now increased manifold'

'Censorship has now increased manifold'

Rediff.com14 Feb 2019

'Nowadays anyone can get up and say his sentiments are hurt, that his faith is being disturbed.' 'Or he can say he doesn't like the size of Amol Palekar's nose, so chop it off.'

'I choose real life stories because there are so many untold stories of such incredible characters'

'I choose real life stories because there are so many untold stories of such incredible characters'

Rediff.com15 Oct 2021

'The show's success has only gone on to reinforce my belief that the best way to tell a story is with honesty, love and conviction... easier said than done in our industry!'

Video: Ranbir-Alia-Amitabh give us Brahmastra

Video: Ranbir-Alia-Amitabh give us Brahmastra

Rediff.com4 Feb 2020

Ranbir Kapoor's superhero movie Brahmastra has been in the making for such a long time that even he is tired of the delay.

PIX: Katrina Kaif works from home

PIX: Katrina Kaif works from home

Rediff.com8 Jun 2020

Like most of us, Bollywood stars are also working from home.

Adarsh Gourav on BAFTA nomination: 'I am dazed'

Adarsh Gourav on BAFTA nomination: 'I am dazed'

Rediff.com10 Mar 2021

'If I've been nominated alongside these greats, it means something.'

10 Times Controversies HELPED Bollywood

10 Times Controversies HELPED Bollywood

Rediff.com27 Aug 2020

Joginder Tuteja looks at movies that did well despite controversy.

'People had forgotten Bobby Deol'

'People had forgotten Bobby Deol'

Rediff.com24 Feb 2022

'My main ambition is to be on the sets everyday for the rest of my life.'

Tata group in safe hands: Ratan Tata

Tata group in safe hands: Ratan Tata

Rediff.com30 Jul 2018

Tata, who attended the annual gala event at the National Centre of Performing Arts after five years, was alluding to Chandra's presentation on the performance of the Tata group of companies.

'Veeru Devgan had the softest heart'

'Veeru Devgan had the softest heart'

Rediff.com28 May 2019

'He was a fighter, a stunt man and an action director, the master of all things rugged. Yet, he had the softest heart.'

Meet Bhagyashree's daughter, Avantika Dassani

Meet Bhagyashree's daughter, Avantika Dassani

Rediff.com23 Feb 2022

'The filmi keeda was always there.' 'I hope I can get even five percent of the love that audiences gave my mother.' 'But I'm here to make my own identity.'

PIX: Team Sangamithra at Cannes

PIX: Team Sangamithra at Cannes

Rediff.com18 May 2017

The first look of the film was unveiled at the film festival.

'Actors are not dimwits'

'Actors are not dimwits'

Rediff.com19 Feb 2021

'There are so many actors and films that have influenced the lives of millions.'

PIX: Shah Rukh parties with Madhur Bhandarkar

PIX: Shah Rukh parties with Madhur Bhandarkar

Rediff.com1 Dec 2016

A look at the party pictures.

Sri Sri Ravi Shankar gets death threats in Malaysia from IS

Sri Sri Ravi Shankar gets death threats in Malaysia from IS

Rediff.com28 Mar 2015

A close aide of Sri Sri Ravi Shankar on Saturday claimed that the founder of the 'Art of Living' has received death threats in Malaysia from the Islamic State terror group.

Nirav Modi's paintings auctioned for Rs 59.37 crore

Nirav Modi's paintings auctioned for Rs 59.37 crore

Rediff.com27 Mar 2019

As many as 68 artworks went under the hammer on Tuesday evening and included works by the greats like Raja Ravi Varma, V S Gaitonde, F N Souza, Jogen Chowdhury, and Akbar Padamsee among others.

Why Daniel Craig didn't do Rang De Basanti

Why Daniel Craig didn't do Rang De Basanti

Rediff.com27 Jul 2021

'Daniel Craig was my first choice but he requested if we could allow some time as he was also being considered to be the next James Bond.'

'Baseless': Anurag Kashyap on sexual harassment allegations

'Baseless': Anurag Kashyap on sexual harassment allegations

Rediff.com20 Sep 2020

On Saturday, Ghosh took to Twitter and wrote that the Gangs of Wasseypur director was sexually inappropriate towards her. The 30-year-old actor tagged Prime Minister Narendra Modi in her tweet, requesting him to take action against Kashyap.

Superheroes swoop into San Diego!

Superheroes swoop into San Diego!

Rediff.com28 Jul 2014

Over the years, Comic-Con has become the focal point for the world of comics conventions.

Gangubai Kathiawadi Review

Gangubai Kathiawadi Review

Rediff.com25 Feb 2022

Something in Alia has surely changed after Gangubai. Her entire performance is about proving to herself and not to the world what she can do, feels Sukanya Verma.

Oscars 2020: Who will win and who won't

Oscars 2020: Who will win and who won't

Rediff.com6 Feb 2020

Aseem Chhabra and Sukanya Verma send in their predictions for the top Oscar awards.

In Goa, govt employees can now go sleeveless

In Goa, govt employees can now go sleeveless

Rediff.com28 Mar 2015

Goa's art and culture department has withdrawn its circular on dress code in office and allowed semi-formal and smart casuals for its staff in a fresh direction.

Oscar Top 10: Where there's a Will...

Oscar Top 10: Where there's a Will...

Rediff.com28 Mar 2022

For all the glitz and glamour, politically and socially aware emphasis on representation and support for Ukraine, the 94th Annual Academy Awards was largely a bore.

RRR Review

RRR Review

Rediff.com25 Mar 2022

A copious amount of blood, beating, crying, saving, sacrificing, nationalism fills up its staggering three hours running time. Emotions run sky high, but you feel nothing, sighs Sukanya Verma.

Gehraiyaan Review

Gehraiyaan Review

Rediff.com11 Feb 2022

Deepika Padukone embodies to perfection the Gehraiyaan in the title, applauds Sukanya Verma.

Bhansali Dedicates Gangubai Kathiawadi to Lataji

Bhansali Dedicates Gangubai Kathiawadi to Lataji

Rediff.com11 Feb 2022

'It's my humble tribute to a talent that has no limits, no boundaries.'

Yogi to witness star-studded Ramlila in Ayodhya

Yogi to witness star-studded Ramlila in Ayodhya

Rediff.com13 Oct 2020

He will be one of the few in the audience for this year's Ramlila as general spectators will not be allowed to watch the show physically due to the COVID-19 restrictions. The nine-day enactment of the life of Lord Ram as per the epic Ramayana will be a virtual affair this year.

Want to be a production designer? Read this!

Want to be a production designer? Read this!

Rediff.com15 Feb 2018

'A production designer could earn Rs 10 lakh per film. It could be Rs 70 lakh for an established designer.'

Amid lockdown, cop travels 20 hrs on foot to join duty

Amid lockdown, cop travels 20 hrs on foot to join duty

Rediff.com30 Mar 2020

The Rajgarh police lauded constable Digvijay Sharma's commitment towards work and advised him rest for a few days as his legs got sore muscles after travelling long hours on foot.

'If you have too many girls, that's a problem'

'If you have too many girls, that's a problem'

Rediff.com28 Jun 2022

'If you don't have children, that's also a problem.' 'There's no right way to live because everybody has an opinion about your personal life, and how you should live.' 'You have to listen to them, unless you can pick a fight with everyone.'

Can Mumbai's landmark theatres survive?

Can Mumbai's landmark theatres survive?

Rediff.com1 Mar 2019

'If we keep losing such institutions, we will soon become a city and culture of short-term memory.' 'Nothing to remind us of the years gone by and eventually with nothing to remember.'

Step inside Bollywood's BEAUTIFUL HOMES

Step inside Bollywood's BEAUTIFUL HOMES

Rediff.com16 Jun 2020

Sukanya Verma takes us inside 10 of her all-time favourite movie homes.

Banksy painting 'shreds itself' after being sold for $1.4 million

Banksy painting 'shreds itself' after being sold for $1.4 million

Rediff.com6 Oct 2018

Immediately after the auction Alex Branczik, Sotheby's senior director and head of contemporary art in Europe said: "It appears we just got Banksy-ed."

Prithviraj takes on a controversial role

Prithviraj takes on a controversial role

Rediff.com24 Jun 2020

Prithviraj Sukumaran WILL play Variankunnathu Kunjahammed Haji, a leader of the 1921 Malabar rebellion.

'I've been a circus performer for the past decade'

'I've been a circus performer for the past decade'

Rediff.com16 May 2020

For the lockdown entertainment seekers, Vir Das has a daily treat. 'I set up a show on Zoom every night where I work way my backward through the day.' 'It's a 90-minute daily show with tickets sold and the proceeds going to various charities and causes, like Helpage, migrant workers, children with cancer.'

Joker leads BAFTA nominations

Joker leads BAFTA nominations

Rediff.com7 Jan 2020

Joaquin Phoenix-starrer Joker, one of the most controversial yet admired movies of 2019, is leading the British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA) nominations with 11 nods.