News for 'Directorate of Film Festivals'

Complaint against Vivek Agnihotri for 'Bhopali' remark

Complaint against Vivek Agnihotri for 'Bhopali' remark

Rediff.com26 Mar 2022

If someone says he is Bhopali, it generally means he is homosexual, a person with Nawabi likings, Agnihotri had said.

PIX: Bhumi Pednekar's evening out

PIX: Bhumi Pednekar's evening out

Rediff.com30 Sep 2019

The closing ceremony of the 10th edition of the Jagran Film Festival was a glamorous affair in Mumbai.

'Making a film and releasing it is not a cheap affair'

'Making a film and releasing it is not a cheap affair'

Rediff.com14 Aug 2015

Karma Cartel director Vinod Bharathan gives us an insight into his style of filmmaking.

Bipasha, Devgan booed in Goa

Bipasha, Devgan booed in Goa

Rediff.com30 Nov 2005

How successful are Salman's Eid films?

How successful are Salman's Eid films?

Rediff.com12 May 2021

Joginder Tuteja lists how much money Salman's Eid releases have made over the years.

Debate over 'Kashmir Files' will strengthen India-Israel ties, says envoy

Debate over 'Kashmir Files' will strengthen India-Israel ties, says envoy

Rediff.com29 Nov 2022

Shoshani, who shared the dais with actor Anupam Kher at a press conference in Mumbai, said the The Kashmir Files is not propaganda but a "strong movie" that gives place to sufferings of the people of Kashmir.

The Indian film that received a standing ovation in Venice

The Indian film that received a standing ovation in Venice

Rediff.com12 Sep 2016

'The nicest thing is that it is not my film.' 'People bring their own stories and life histories to the film.'

Pakistani filmmaker wows UK

Pakistani filmmaker wows UK

Rediff.com3 Nov 2003

'Sushmita was friendly and supportive'

'Sushmita was friendly and supportive'

Rediff.com6 Jan 2022

'In one case, she wasn't even there in the scene, but she just kept watching it and cheering me on.'

First Look: Vanakkam Chennai

First Look: Vanakkam Chennai

Rediff.com9 Apr 2013

Written by Kiruthiga the film has Mirchi Siva and Priya Anand and Santhanam playing the lead roles.

'I want to do a Bollywood film'

'I want to do a Bollywood film'

Rediff.com3 Mar 2017

'I did not go for the Oscars because I was not invited. I felt bad but I watched the show on television. I had never watched the Oscars before this, it was my first time.' Lion actor Abhishek Bharate looks back at the film.

PIX: Deepika, Sonam at MAMI closing night

PIX: Deepika, Sonam at MAMI closing night

Rediff.com19 Oct 2017

Stars, actors, directors -- they were all there!

Ravish Kumar's Lonely Journey

Ravish Kumar's Lonely Journey

Rediff.com14 Oct 2022

'We didn't know where the story was going. But I knew I was telling the story of an extremely lonely journalist.'

Alia Makes Magic in Berlin

Alia Makes Magic in Berlin

Rediff.com17 Feb 2022

Alia Bhatt made stunning pictures as she took the stage at the 72nd Berlin International Film Festival, where her latest film Gangubai Kathiawadi was premiered.

The first foreign feature film on the 26/11 attacks

The first foreign feature film on the 26/11 attacks

Rediff.com14 Sep 2015

'The city was never the same after the attack. It was scarred,' says Nicolas Saada whose movie Taj Mahal offers a unique view of the Mumbai attacks.

'Marriages are going out of fashion'

'Marriages are going out of fashion'

Rediff.com16 Feb 2023

'The point about arranged marriages is -- because I come from a progressive family -- the idea was completely alien. But I have realised over time that there are instances of assisted marriages working very well. If you look at it, really, in a microcosm, it is the same thing as Tinder, isn't it? I mean, if you are trying to meet -- yes, no, yes, no, no.'

Guntur Kaaram Review: Mahesh Babu Goofs Around

Guntur Kaaram Review: Mahesh Babu Goofs Around

Rediff.com16 Jan 2024

Guntu Kaaram doesn't deliver on its basic promise: Entertainment, sighs Mayur Sanap.

Frozen making waves abroad

Frozen making waves abroad

Rediff.com22 Jul 2008

Sandip Roy on his black and white film Frozen starring Danny Denzongpa.

10 movies you must see at MAMI

10 movies you must see at MAMI

Rediff.com27 Oct 2015

Satyajit Ray. Films from Italy, Iceland and Albania feature on Aseem Chhabra's list.

AMAZING movies coming up!

AMAZING movies coming up!

Rediff.com24 Oct 2018

The jewels to watch out for at MAMI.

Tracking Cannes 2005

Tracking Cannes 2005

Rediff.com30 May 2005

PIX: IIFA begins with starry Shanghai premiere

PIX: IIFA begins with starry Shanghai premiere

Rediff.com8 Jun 2012

Quite a few stars walked the red carpet for the premiere of Dibakar Banerjee's well-reviewed film.

Birju scores in Berlin

Birju scores in Berlin

Rediff.com10 Mar 2003

'Everyone wishes to make a good film'

'Everyone wishes to make a good film'

Rediff.com24 Sep 2014

Theatre director, Joy Matthew has made a comeback to films after 26 years and he is busy like never before.

Sherlyn Chopra to sizzle at Cannes?

Sherlyn Chopra to sizzle at Cannes?

Rediff.com25 Apr 2013

Here's what your favourite Bollywood celebrities are tweeting.

Yaariyan 2 Review: Collection Of Music Videos

Yaariyan 2 Review: Collection Of Music Videos

Rediff.com20 Oct 2023

Yaariyan 2 evokes a tinge of nostalgia for the time when music (and lip sync songs) used to be the mainstay of a commercial film, notes Deepa Gahlot.

Dheepan, Masaan win top prizes at Cannes

Dheepan, Masaan win top prizes at Cannes

Rediff.com25 May 2015

It's been a good Cannes for India this year!

Emraan Hashmi: My Hindi films did not do justice to the artist in me

Emraan Hashmi: My Hindi films did not do justice to the artist in me

Rediff.com12 Sep 2014

'My worst performances are in those movies in which the directors showed me how to act,' Emraan Hashmi tells Arthur J Pais/ Rediff.com in Toronto.

2018's 10 Best Moments In Hindi Films

2018's 10 Best Moments In Hindi Films

Rediff.com3 Jan 2019

Aseem Chhabra picks the scenes that left him impressed this year.

Cannes Diaries: Will Richa Chadha's Masaan win the top prize?

Cannes Diaries: Will Richa Chadha's Masaan win the top prize?

Rediff.com20 May 2015

The Indo-French production received much applause at the 68th Cannes Film Festival.

'Ranbir is more talented than Raj Kapoor'

'Ranbir is more talented than Raj Kapoor'

Rediff.com13 Oct 2012

Hansal Mehta on the challenges he faced while making Shahid, and more.

PIX: Katrina, Kangana, Alia look GORGEOUS at Jio MAMI

PIX: Katrina, Kangana, Alia look GORGEOUS at Jio MAMI

Rediff.com30 Oct 2015

Check out the red carpet.

'I am an ordinary person who doesn't want to get into trouble'

'I am an ordinary person who doesn't want to get into trouble'

Rediff.com22 Jul 2021

'I am fascinated by people who cannot accept things.'

'Katrina was very much against doing a Tamil version'

'Katrina was very much against doing a Tamil version'

Rediff.com16 Jan 2024

'It would have made (Producer) Ramesh Taurani very happy if I taken two Bombay stars, but the reason why I kept mentally rejecting the regular sort of casting was to discover this excitement, you know, can I crack it?'

'I never like watching my films'

'I never like watching my films'

Rediff.com15 Nov 2020

'I don't look forward to seeing my films because this only sort of gives me a deep sense of dissatisfaction that I could have done better, and I lose my self-confidence.'

Which Telugu film will you watch this Sankranti?

Which Telugu film will you watch this Sankranti?

Rediff.com10 Jan 2017

Will it be Chiranjeevi's Khaidi no 150 or Nandamuri Balakrishna's Gautamiputra Satakarni?

The real Cannes star: Nawazuddin Siddiqui

The real Cannes star: Nawazuddin Siddiqui

Rediff.com25 May 2017

While the media has been going into overdrive over red carpet appearances at Cannes, Nawazuddin Siddiqui has been quietly building a legacy.

PIX: Anna Kendrick, Julie Delpy, Dev Patel at TIFF 2015

PIX: Anna Kendrick, Julie Delpy, Dev Patel at TIFF 2015

Rediff.com21 Sep 2015

Take a look.

Three films to watch on Eid

Three films to watch on Eid

Rediff.com25 May 2020

Subhash K Jha is not recommending Pakeezah and Umrao Jaan. They are beyond recommendation, he says.

Kiara is NOT GUILTY for this award!

Kiara is NOT GUILTY for this award!

Rediff.com22 Feb 2021

The winners and attendees at the Dadasaheb Phalke International Film Festival Awards 2021.