News for 'Directorate of Film Festivals'

Pixar directors win big in Venice

Pixar directors win big in Venice

Rediff.com8 Sep 2009

The directors bagged the Venice Film Festival's lifetime achievement award.

Gael Garcia Bernal: I'd love to do a Bollywood film

Gael Garcia Bernal: I'd love to do a Bollywood film

Rediff.com13 Aug 2012

The prolific Mexican actor-director talks about his new films and his kind of cinema at the Locarno Film Festival.

Kiran Rao Has Made A WOW Film!

Kiran Rao Has Made A WOW Film!

Rediff.com4 Oct 2023

'I guess things happen when they have to happen.' 'And the film got delayed by COVID a little bit. But yeah, it's been a decade which I do not regret.' 'I feel like I have grown so much, as an artist, as well as just a human being.' 'So much life experience to channel into films that I think is an advantage almost.'

Adani's son marries; tycoon donates Rs 10,000 cr

Adani's son marries; tycoon donates Rs 10,000 cr

Rediff.com7 Feb 2025

Billionaire Gautam Adani's younger son Jeet on Friday married fiance Diva Shah at a small and intimate, traditional ceremony with a close group of friends and family in attendance.

Andhadhun wins Tabu an award at last

Andhadhun wins Tabu an award at last

Rediff.com17 Apr 2019

Andhadhun was screened on the opening night of the Indian Film Festival of Los Angeles.

Films to watch out for at the Toronto film fest

Films to watch out for at the Toronto film fest

Rediff.com8 Sep 2011

The festival starts today, and has a mouth-watering line-up.

Vettayan, Not Rajinikanth's Usual!

Vettayan, Not Rajinikanth's Usual!

Rediff.com12 Oct 2024

We see Rajini's trademark style in Vettayan, and all we can hear from the audience is 'Thalaiva!', record A Ganesh Nadar.

It's festival time for the Kannada film industry

It's festival time for the Kannada film industry

Rediff.com22 Oct 2014

Two films will release on Diwali.

'Kashmir Files is propaganda': Fellow IFFI jurors back Lapid

'Kashmir Files is propaganda': Fellow IFFI jurors back Lapid

Rediff.com4 Dec 2022

Sudipto Sen, the lone Indian in the jury board of the just-concluded International Film Festival of India, Saturday maintained that the remarks made by Israeli filmmaker Nadav Lapid about The Kashmir Files were his personal opinion even as three other co-jurors came out in support of the jury head.

It's festival time for the Tamil film industry

It's festival time for the Tamil film industry

Rediff.com7 Jan 2011

Four Tamil movies will release in the harvest festival, Pongal.

PIX: Reese Witherspoon, Jennifer Aniston at Toronto film fest

PIX: Reese Witherspoon, Jennifer Aniston at Toronto film fest

Rediff.com9 Sep 2014

Another day, another series of star sightings at the ongoing Toronto International Film Festival.

'I can't imagine making a film without Boman Irani'

'I can't imagine making a film without Boman Irani'

Rediff.com3 Sep 2009

Farhan Akhtar spills the beans on Don 2.

International Children's Film Fest begins in Hyderabad

International Children's Film Fest begins in Hyderabad

Rediff.com14 Nov 2011

Over 150 films from 40 countries will be shown in the course of the week.

Parzania director: 2006's National award winner?

Parzania director: 2006's National award winner?

Rediff.com30 Aug 2006

Rahul Dholakia talks about his film awaiting theatrical release.

'I won't make a typical Bollywood film'

'I won't make a typical Bollywood film'

Rediff.com23 Sep 2015

National award winner Chaitanya Tamhane tells us the story behind his film, Court.

Mrs Review: A Must Watch!

Mrs Review: A Must Watch!

Rediff.com6 Feb 2025

Mrs succeeds in riling you up for all the right reasons. And without resorting to high-pitched drama, applauds Sukanya Verma.

Stars Wish 'Lots Of Love And Payasam' This Onam

Stars Wish 'Lots Of Love And Payasam' This Onam

Rediff.com16 Sep 2024

Film folk celebrated Onam on Sunday, and wished their fans with heartfelt greetings and posted pictures on social media.

Cannes Diaries Shruti Steals the Show In Black

Cannes Diaries Shruti Steals the Show In Black

Rediff.com22 May 2023

Shruti Haasan joins the many Indian actors at Cannes.

Will Singham Again Restore PVR's Profits

Will Singham Again Restore PVR's Profits

Rediff.com16 Oct 2024

>The success of Stree 2, which emerged as the highest-grossing Hindi film, was significant to PVR Inox's performance in the July-September quarter.

Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara To Get Sequel?

Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara To Get Sequel?

Rediff.com16 Jul 2024

Zoya Akhtar's popular film Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara turned 13 on July 15, and that sent its cast -- Katrina Kaif, Hrithik Roshan, Farhan Akhtar and Abhay Deol -- down memory lane.

The BEST Indian Films of 2021

The BEST Indian Films of 2021

Rediff.com29 Dec 2021

Aseem Chhabra lists his favourite Indian films of 2021.

'You Can Feel Buddha's Teaching In Ladakhi Culture'

'You Can Feel Buddha's Teaching In Ladakhi Culture'

Rediff.com17 May 2024

'I have nostalgia for Ladakhi culture, which is common to both Muslims and Buddhists.' 'It is kind of a Buddhist way of life. You are compassionate and nice to each other.' 'You are good human beings.'

When A Country Erases Its Film-makers

When A Country Erases Its Film-makers

Rediff.com5 Apr 2023

'The Iranians are very resilient people. So even when they are throttled, they try their best to survive.'

PIX: Freida, Anurag Kashyap at LA film fest

PIX: Freida, Anurag Kashyap at LA film fest

Rediff.com12 Apr 2013

The ongoing Indian Film Festival of Los Angeles was attended by several well known Indian names.

Drishyam 2 Director Abhishek Pathak weds Actor Shivaleeka

Drishyam 2 Director Abhishek Pathak weds Actor Shivaleeka

Rediff.com10 Feb 2023

The bride and groom complemented each other in red and white Manish Malhotra ensembles, and made loved-up pictures on social media.

Hrithik Roshan's Top 25 Songs

Hrithik Roshan's Top 25 Songs

Rediff.com14 Jan 2025

Sukanya Verma celebrates Hrithik Roshan's silver work anniversary with a playlist of 25 of his chartbusters.

'Gangubai Kathiawadi is a celebration of mainstream cinema'

'Gangubai Kathiawadi is a celebration of mainstream cinema'

Rediff.com18 Dec 2021

'Not since the time when my Devdas went to Cannes have I felt this level of enthusiasm for my cinema being honoured internationally.'

'The Win Is Not Just For India, But For All The Women Out There'

'The Win Is Not Just For India, But For All The Women Out There'

Rediff.com3 Jun 2024

'If there is an artiste somewhere in India or in the world who wants to express her art, I hoped that this award would inspire them, and add meaning to their journey.'

'Friendship is the key to making a film'

'Friendship is the key to making a film'

Rediff.com8 Jun 2023

'Film shooting is a long process, and it is important to have a good bonding with the person you are going to spend six to eight months of your life.' 'Baaki, film toh bann jaati hain.'

Fine directors get together in Mumbai Cutting

Fine directors get together in Mumbai Cutting

Rediff.com11 Apr 2008

Mumbai Cutting has been directed by some of the most reputed directors like Sudhir Mishra (Hazaaron Khwaishein Aisi), Jahnu Barua (Maine Gandhi Ko Nahin Mara), Ayush Raina, Shashank Ghosh (Waisa Bhi Ho Raha Hai Part II), Ruchi Narain (Kal), Rahul Dholakia (Parzania), Manish Jha (Matrubhoomi: A Nation Without Women), Revathy (Phir Milenge), Kundan Shah (Jaane Bhi Do Yaaron), (Rituparno Ghosh (Raincoat) and Anurag Kashyap (Black Friday).

'Oh My God! We've Done Something Great'

'Oh My God! We've Done Something Great'

Rediff.com6 Jun 2024

'The real change will happen when more powerful roles come to me.' 'I am looking forward to that change.'

Chat with <I>Mariyaan</i> director Bharat Bala, right here!

Chat with Mariyaan director Bharat Bala, right here!

Rediff.com24 Jul 2013

The director will talk about his film Mariyan and working with Dhanush.

Ileana to rub shoulders with Dakota Johnson!

Ileana to rub shoulders with Dakota Johnson!

Rediff.com20 Nov 2018

The actresses are on the jury of the Marrakech Film Festival!

Will BO History Occur This I-Day Weekend?

Will BO History Occur This I-Day Weekend?

Rediff.com16 Aug 2024

'We believe these five days should get roughly about 5 to 5.5 million people or more into the cinemas.'

'I don't have a main protagonist in my films'

'I don't have a main protagonist in my films'

Rediff.com27 Dec 2011

Iranian filmmaker Asghar Farhadi talks about his new film Nadir and Simin: A Separation.

Mausam's no-show at Toronto film fest spells great loss

Mausam's no-show at Toronto film fest spells great loss

Rediff.com15 Sep 2011

Mausam is the only major film that did not turn up at TIFF in recent years. Ten years ago, the print of Shah Rukh Khan's Asoka was misplaced at New York's JFK airport amidst the 9/11 chaos.

PIX: Scarlett, Mila Kunis add glamour to Toronto film fest

PIX: Scarlett, Mila Kunis add glamour to Toronto film fest

Rediff.com11 Sep 2013

Scarlett Johansson, Marion Cotillard, Mila Kunis hold court at the international film festival.

'Every actor would wish to do film like this'

'Every actor would wish to do film like this'

Rediff.com17 Oct 2019

'The script, the way it has been written, the relationships, the intensity... everything was so powerful.'