News for 'Directorate of Film Festivals'

'We Are Fixated By White Skin In India'

'We Are Fixated By White Skin In India'

Rediff.com3 Apr 2025

'Not just women, but even men are judged by the colour of their skin and have to fight prejudice every day.'

'We Sometimes Underestimate Our Parents'

'We Sometimes Underestimate Our Parents'

Rediff.com4 Feb 2025

'But when we actually express ourselves, sometimes our parents can surprise us, because they just love their children.' 'Sometimes it's just that simple. That is what I wanted to show in this film.'

Why Is Aishwarya's Arm In A Sling?

Why Is Aishwarya's Arm In A Sling?

Rediff.com16 May 2024

Aishwarya Rai Bachchan was spotted at Mumbai airport as she left for Cannes.

Indian films to be screened at NY festival

Indian films to be screened at NY festival

Rediff.com17 Sep 2010

Love, Sex Aur Dhoka and Mirch will be some films travelling to the west.

Anasuya Sengupta Makes History At Cannes

Anasuya Sengupta Makes History At Cannes

Rediff.com25 May 2024

Anasuya Sengupta became the first Indian to win the Best Actress award in the Un Certain Regard segment of the Cannes Film Festival.

'Behind The Laughter, I Sensed Something Heavier'

'Behind The Laughter, I Sensed Something Heavier'

Rediff.com26 May 2025

Hansal Mehta paid rich tribute to his friend Mukul Dev, who shockingly passed into the ages on May 23. He was 54.

No Movie Re-Releases After Diwali?

No Movie Re-Releases After Diwali?

Rediff.com21 Sep 2024

'After Diwali, I don't see this trend of re-releases going forward. We won't have that window to re-release films because of the kind of movies that are slated to be released.'

Kiara Dazzles At Cannes

Kiara Dazzles At Cannes

Rediff.com19 May 2024

Kiara Advani was a sight to behold at the Red Sea Film Foundation's Women in Cinema Gala dinner at the Cannes Film Festival.

The First Song Ranbir Played For Raha Was...

The First Song Ranbir Played For Raha Was...

Rediff.com25 Nov 2024

'If you just listen to the lyrics, they're so simple. It's definitely a great philosophy to live life by.'

'Manthan Is My Most Influential Film'

'Manthan Is My Most Influential Film'

Rediff.com18 May 2024

'The censor board asked me for some strange cuts.' 'Otherwise, they would have given me an 'A' certificate.' 'One cut was where Girish Karnad was explaining artificial insemination in cattle.' 'These cuts never made any sense to me.'

'Abhishek Just Wanted To Move On'

'Abhishek Just Wanted To Move On'

Rediff.com29 Nov 2024

'That day, I remember I said, can I hug you? And I gave him a big, tight hug.'

'They Declared Me Dead!'

'They Declared Me Dead!'

Rediff.com30 Nov 2024

'There was panic among my friends and relatives since I was out of reach.' 'My son-in-law Govind drove down to my home to check on my wellbeing.' 'When I opened the door, he joked, "Bhoot Bhoot!"'

'After The Scene, He Broke Down And Wept'

'After The Scene, He Broke Down And Wept'

Rediff.com6 Jun 2025

'The entire shoot paused after that.' 'There was a heaviness on set -- a shared recognition of the horror we were portraying.'

Massive row erupts over Israeli director's remark on 'Kashmir Files'

Massive row erupts over Israeli director's remark on 'Kashmir Files'

Rediff.com29 Nov 2022

As controversy grew, BJP leaders, actors also joined the discourse against him.

'My Boys Have Never Given Me Any Trouble'

'My Boys Have Never Given Me Any Trouble'

Rediff.com9 May 2025

'Both Shahid and Ishaan are over-thinkers and I'm constantly telling them to lighten up, chill.'

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.'

'All India Radio Is No Underdog'

'All India Radio Is No Underdog'

Rediff.com13 Aug 2025

'The largest listenership for Vividh Bharati outside the country is in Spain.' 'The labourers who go there for the tomato-picking season feel cut off from their country and listen to Vividh Bharati to overcome their loneliness.'

Does Laapataa Ladies Deserve To Go To Oscars? VOTE!

Does Laapataa Ladies Deserve To Go To Oscars? VOTE!

Rediff.com23 Sep 2024

Kiran Rao's Laapataa Ladies has been picked as India's official entry for Oscars 2025.

All We Imagine As Light Shines At Cannes

All We Imagine As Light Shines At Cannes

Rediff.com25 May 2024

It is the first Indian film in competition at the Cannes Film Festival in 30 years.

Goodbye Maggie!

Goodbye Maggie!

Rediff.com28 Sep 2024

The legendary British actress Dame Maggie Smith passed into the green room of eternal performers up in Heaven on Friday, September 27, 2024. She would have turned 90 on December 28.

Is Wamiqa Getting Married? She Tells Us

Is Wamiqa Getting Married? She Tells Us

Rediff.com11 Apr 2025

'When I meet someone and feel something, and start dreaming about a big wedding, I will...'

When Ranveer Made Johnny Depp Smile

When Ranveer Made Johnny Depp Smile

Rediff.com1 Dec 2023

Ranveer Singh made his fans proud as he received a special honour at the Red Sea Film Festival 2023.

If You Missed The Oscars, Read This

If You Missed The Oscars, Read This

Rediff.com3 Mar 2025

Sean Baker broke a record by winning four Oscars just himself for Anora: Best Picture, Best Director, Best Editing and Best Original Screenplay.

'For Me, Light And Shade Is The Melody'

'For Me, Light And Shade Is The Melody'

Rediff.com23 May 2024

Santosh Sivan Sivan is the first Asian to receive the prestigious Pierre Angénieux ExcelLens in Cinematography honour at the Cannes Film Festival, which celebrates outstanding contributions to the field of cinematography.

A Peek Into Sobhita's Cannes Diary

A Peek Into Sobhita's Cannes Diary

Rediff.com22 May 2024

Sobhita Dhulipala shares her Cannes diaries with her fans.

'I have been branded as a director who makes small films'

'I have been branded as a director who makes small films'

Rediff.com27 Feb 2012

Director Vasanthabalan talks about venturing in to a period film.

'I Was A Muhphat'

'I Was A Muhphat'

Rediff.com27 Aug 2024

'I was one of those children who didn't feel I had to adhere to instructions on how to behave.' 'That must have made things very awkward for my parents.'

'Making A Film Is Like Going To War'

'Making A Film Is Like Going To War'

Rediff.com31 Jul 2024

'I promise you, you've never seen her do anything like this.' 'It is a complete reinvention of Janhvi Kapoor.'

A 'Typical Tom Cruise Day' In Cannes

A 'Typical Tom Cruise Day' In Cannes

Rediff.com15 May 2025

Three decades and seven films after the first blockbuster Mission: Impossible film in 1996, Tom Cruise, now 62, returns with yet another installment in the franchise, Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning.

Radhika Gives Sanaa A Global Stage

Radhika Gives Sanaa A Global Stage

Rediff.com13 May 2023

Radhika Madan's new film Sanaa opened at the UK Asian Film Festival on May 11, and the actor has been making fashionable pictures at its promotions.

How Sonakshi, Katrina Celebrated Holi

How Sonakshi, Katrina Celebrated Holi

Rediff.com14 Mar 2025

Film folk make memories on Holi and show the world how they celebrated the festival of colours.

'We Lost So Many Things In This War'

'We Lost So Many Things In This War'

Rediff.com9 Oct 2024

'The war ended in 2009 and I believe the new generation of Tamils don't know what was going on there.' 'I felt it was my duty to tell our story.' 'Since 2009, it seems like we are sleeping.'

Flops Rain Down On 2025 So Far

Flops Rain Down On 2025 So Far

Rediff.com8 Apr 2025

The first quarter has scored mostly flops, with just one blockbuster (Chhaava) and a smattering of those which have recovered costs.

India Is All Set To Shine At Cannes

India Is All Set To Shine At Cannes

Rediff.com13 May 2024

Never before in history have Cannes and its sidebars found space for eight Indian, or India-themed, films.

'Love Marriage Was Taboo'

'Love Marriage Was Taboo'

Rediff.com19 Mar 2025

'I have always looked at people and said, 'You just have to accept. You just have to love. You just have to let this person be and the trouble would be less.' 'But we keep complicating things, and that is the tragedy -- our desire not to understand.'

'Won't Allow Severe Cuts, It Will Destroy The Film'

'Won't Allow Severe Cuts, It Will Destroy The Film'

Rediff.com28 May 2024

'The chances of The Shameless passing through the censorship board in India are slim to none.'

10 Films You Must Watch

10 Films You Must Watch

Rediff.com11 Nov 2021

Films that amazed Aseem Chhabra at the El Gouna Film Festival in Egypt.

Jaipur Lit Fest: Words Against War

Jaipur Lit Fest: Words Against War

Rediff.com28 Jan 2025

'Our fractured world has been embroiled in wars and hatred, and many sessions reflect these concerns.'

'I Never Wanted To Become An Actor'

'I Never Wanted To Become An Actor'

Rediff.com15 Apr 2025

'Once I started acting, I gradually started liking it and the perks that come with it.'

Who Was Salman Singing THIS Song For?

Who Was Salman Singing THIS Song For?

Rediff.com24 Mar 2025

When Salman sang the evergreen song Lag Jaa Gale, did he have anyone in mind?