News for 'Directorate of Film Festivals'

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.

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.

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.

'Maybe Hollywood wasn't for me'

'Maybe Hollywood wasn't for me'

Rediff.com25 Jul 2023

'I never got respect as an actress.' 'But when I became a director and worked with actresses like Cate Blanchett and Jessica Chastain, I felt such pride of being an actress.'

Tracking Cannes 2005

Tracking Cannes 2005

Rediff.com30 May 2005

Birju scores in Berlin

Birju scores in Berlin

Rediff.com10 Mar 2003

'My life has been stormy, but there has been a lot of sunshine as well'

'My life has been stormy, but there has been a lot of sunshine as well'

Rediff.com18 Apr 2023

'Throughout my life and career, I have tried not to compromise with anything.' 'The choices I've made are all mine.'

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.

How year's most extravagant wedding was made secure

How year's most extravagant wedding was made secure

Rediff.com14 Jul 2024

Three different invitations were sent out for the wedding and the receptions with top-run guests being sent a large red box that contained an intricate chest incorporating a mini silver temple featuring gold idols of various Hindu deities, including Lord Ganesh, Radha-Krishna, and Goddess Durga.

'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.

'No Time Till The Oscar Storm Passes'

'No Time Till The Oscar Storm Passes'

Rediff.com1 Nov 2022

'We have to do everything in our power to get as many Academy members to watch the film as possible.' 'After that, I am confident, my film will speak for itself.'

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!

'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.

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.

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?

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.

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.

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.

Yes, India Shone At The Oscars, But....

Yes, India Shone At The Oscars, But....

Rediff.com14 Mar 2023

India is shining, although I will argue that it is a temporary acceptance until India once again makes a mega-successful film like RRR or another beautiful, moving, documentary like The Elephant Whisperers, notes Aseem Chhabra.

Is Pathaan Copied From Skyfall?

Is Pathaan Copied From Skyfall?

Rediff.com21 Feb 2023

'This trope must have been taken in 30 films.' 'The rogue agent is a common trope and not something unique.'

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.

Badhaai ho to Badhaai Ho!

Badhaai ho to Badhaai Ho!

Rediff.com21 Jan 2019

Ayushmann Khurana, who is shooting, was missing at the celebrations.

PIX: Kangana watches Simran with Rajkummar Rao

PIX: Kangana watches Simran with Rajkummar Rao

Rediff.com15 Sep 2017

Kangana steps out to watch her latest film.

National Film Awards: Prez can spare only 1 hr; winners upset

National Film Awards: Prez can spare only 1 hr; winners upset

Rediff.com3 May 2018

'They are not called the President's National Awards for no reason.'

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.

PIX: Priyanka takes The Sky is Pink to Toronto

PIX: Priyanka takes The Sky is Pink to Toronto

Rediff.com9 Sep 2019

Priyanka Chopra wore shades of brown to promote her film, The Sky Is Pink, at the ongoing Toronto International Film Festival.

Prithviraj's turn as a true Indian

Prithviraj's turn as a true Indian

Rediff.com2 Feb 2010

Looking at director Dr Biju's Malayalam film Veettilekkulla Vazhi.

You must watch these AMAZING movies!

You must watch these AMAZING movies!

Rediff.com11 Jan 2020

Aseem Chhabra picks 10 fascinating films he watched in Macao -- a blend of Asian, independent, Hollywood projects and even a 66-years-old classic Japanese film that still stands the test of time.

10 MUST WATCH Movies, coming up!

10 MUST WATCH Movies, coming up!

Rediff.com19 Oct 2016

Aseem Chhabra's recommendations for the Mumbai film festival.

PIX: Kai Po Che, Emraan Hashmi in Berlin

PIX: Kai Po Che, Emraan Hashmi in Berlin

Rediff.com14 Feb 2013

While Kai Po Che director Abhishek Kapoor and producer Ronnie Screwvala attended the film's screening, Hashmi arrived to watch Bosnian-Belgian filmmaker Danis Tanovic's film An Episode in the Life of an Iron Picker.

Oscar winner: Iranians are familiar with Bollywood

Oscar winner: Iranians are familiar with Bollywood

Rediff.com21 Oct 2013

Asghar Farhadi won the Oscar for the Best Foreign Film in 2012. The Iranian director, one of the finest filmmakers in the world today, speaks to Rediff.com in an exclusive interview.

Achachamundu wins an award

Achachamundu wins an award

Rediff.com10 Apr 2009

Arun Vaidyanathan's Tamil film Achachamundu, Achachamundu shot entirely in the United States of America has won the 'Home grown - Best feature' award at recently concluded 7th Annual Garden state film festival.

Spotted: Priyanka-Shahid in a Mumbai local

Spotted: Priyanka-Shahid in a Mumbai local

Rediff.com14 Jun 2012

The Teri Meri Kahaani lead actors promote the film ahhead of its June 22 release.

Meet the Gollapudi Srinivas award winner

Meet the Gollapudi Srinivas award winner

Rediff.com26 Mar 2012

Madhav Ramadasan, director of the much acclaimed Malayalam film Melvialsom talks about his big win.

Cannes 2014: Of winners, Indian presence and the fest's rich history

Cannes 2014: Of winners, Indian presence and the fest's rich history

Rediff.com26 May 2014

All the buzz from the recently concluded French Film Festival.

'Bollywood is such a waste of time'

'Bollywood is such a waste of time'

Rediff.com15 Feb 2024

'You make a song, it gets rejected, you have to make 10 more.'

When Bollywood Played Holi With Titles

When Bollywood Played Holi With Titles

Rediff.com7 Mar 2023

The love for the festival of colours is not restricted to just songs and moments in the movies. The various hues of colours are used in film titles for dramatic effect too.

The Family That Makes Ganeshas

The Family That Makes Ganeshas

Rediff.com19 Sep 2023

'We are called artists, just like the film people and dancers and actors. But there's a very little value to what we do as artists.'

Anurag Kashyap's thriller with Kalki

Anurag Kashyap's thriller with Kalki

Rediff.com10 Nov 2009

Anurag Kashyap, now firmly installed in the A-list of Bollywood directors, discusses his craft.