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Pix: When the sari weaved its magic at Cannes

Pix: When the sari weaved its magic at Cannes

Rediff.com19 May 2018

These celebrities wore tradition on their sleeve.

KamaSutra 3D to be screened at Cannes

KamaSutra 3D to be screened at Cannes

Rediff.com27 Apr 2013

The uncut version of the film will be screened for buyers in Cannes.

'It took three-and-a-half years to release Thanga Meengal'

'It took three-and-a-half years to release Thanga Meengal'

Rediff.com1 Nov 2013

Thanga Meengal is the only Tamil fillm to be selected for the Indian Panorama at IFFI 201.

Pix: Aishwarya, Aamir, Shahid attend MAMI

Pix: Aishwarya, Aamir, Shahid attend MAMI

Rediff.com24 Oct 2016

A look at the events at MAMI.

Cate is awesome. Will she win an Oscar again?

Cate is awesome. Will she win an Oscar again?

Rediff.com8 Oct 2015

'In Carol, Cate Blanchett reminds us what a real movie star is and why we are enamored by her acting and looks.'

Iulia Vantur spotted with Salman, family

Iulia Vantur spotted with Salman, family

Rediff.com12 May 2016

The latest Bollywood updates.

'After divorce, I shut myself in my flat for 3 years'

'After divorce, I shut myself in my flat for 3 years'

Rediff.com31 Mar 2023

'Then, one fine morning, I returned to my first love.' 'All the top directors of the time were waiting for me.' 'In one day, I signed 12 films.' 'Prosenjit Chatterjee was back!'

PIX: Richa Chadha, Bhumi Pedneker at Jagran fest

PIX: Richa Chadha, Bhumi Pedneker at Jagran fest

Rediff.com2 Oct 2015

Check out the star arrivals.

PIX: Kriti, Neha, Shabana and gender equality

PIX: Kriti, Neha, Shabana and gender equality

Rediff.com17 Oct 2017

A look at the arrivals.

'Male directors are obsessed with movies about male bonding'

'Male directors are obsessed with movies about male bonding'

Rediff.com23 Sep 2015

'We went around with the story, but no one came forward to finance it. They would say 'Who would want to watch this?' Or they would say 'Ek to ladka dal do is me.' We said no, we didn't want to compromise.'

Subhash Ghai honoured in Dubai

Subhash Ghai honoured in Dubai

Rediff.com6 Dec 2004

The director will be honoured at the Dubai International Film Festival.

Why Village Rockstars needs Aamir Khan

Why Village Rockstars needs Aamir Khan

Rediff.com25 Sep 2018

Politics, favouritism and poor taste in cinema have contributed to embarrassing choices for the Oscar race in the past. This little gem from India needs the love, emotional and financial support from the government as well as the Indian film industry, argues Aseem Chhabra.

Nominees to watch, Cannes 2010

Nominees to watch, Cannes 2010

Rediff.com19 May 2010

Here's our presumptuous pick of the nominees to watch as they gun for the big award, the Palme d'Or.

Parzania goes to New York

Parzania goes to New York

Rediff.com23 Apr 2007

Director Rahul Dholakia's film opens a festival in the US.

'Ray's idea of humanity is universal'

'Ray's idea of humanity is universal'

Rediff.com20 Apr 2009

Richard Pena discusses a new series on Satyajit Ray at the Lincoln Center in New York.

'Now I see who my real and fake friends are'

'Now I see who my real and fake friends are'

Rediff.com25 Apr 2023

'It's everyone's dream to have their pictures show up on Google.' 'In the beginning, you're not used to it.' 'It's a bit weird and even now it's weird.'

Abhi-Ash to go to Cannes fest

Abhi-Ash to go to Cannes fest

Rediff.com12 May 2008

Abhishek will be attending Cannes to promote his film Dilli 6, while wife Aishwarya will be there to promote L'oreal.

Deepika Padukone to turn producer?

Deepika Padukone to turn producer?

Rediff.com1 Dec 2015

The latest updates from Bollywood!

PIX: Shruti Haasan, Khusbhu at Cannes

PIX: Shruti Haasan, Khusbhu at Cannes

Rediff.com19 May 2017

Look at the team before they walked the red carpet.

PIX: Bhumi shines under 'chamakte sitare'

PIX: Bhumi shines under 'chamakte sitare'

Rediff.com4 Oct 2019

Bhumi Pednekar is making quite a splash at the 24th edition of the Busan International Film Festival.

Which Tamil film will you watch this Pongal?

Which Tamil film will you watch this Pongal?

Rediff.com10 Jan 2017

Pongal is just round the corner and three films are vying for screens this year.

'Nothing unrealistic about Kedi Billa Killadi Ranga'

'Nothing unrealistic about Kedi Billa Killadi Ranga'

Rediff.com26 Mar 2013

Pandiraj talks about his new film Kedi Billa Kelladi Ranga, a comedy, which hits the screens this Friday

Karan Johar: Kaakka Muttai is a gem

Karan Johar: Kaakka Muttai is a gem

Rediff.com10 Jun 2015

Get your lowdown of what's happening in Tamil cinema!

PIX: Irrfan, Tillotama Shome attend Qissa screening

PIX: Irrfan, Tillotama Shome attend Qissa screening

Rediff.com20 Feb 2015

Check out the star arrivals.

'Nobody has made a film on disability and sexuality in India'

'Nobody has made a film on disability and sexuality in India'

Rediff.com17 Sep 2014

'This has never happened. And not to mention the bisexual angle as well. You hope that it'll speak to people because after a while you forget about the disability and you look at the person and that's the point of the film.'

Priyanka, Arjun, Ranveer-starrer Gunday goes to Dubai

Priyanka, Arjun, Ranveer-starrer Gunday goes to Dubai

Rediff.com10 Dec 2013

Get your lowdown on what's going on in the world of Bollywood, right here!

'Diego Maradona' in Mumbai on Friday

'Diego Maradona' in Mumbai on Friday

Rediff.com3 Oct 2019

Indian-origin British filmmaker Asif Kapadia says he lived with the idea of making a documentary on Diego Maradona for 25 years, since the 1990s when he was a film student and read a book on the legendary footballer.

Goa IFFI: Bureaucracy on the Beach

Goa IFFI: Bureaucracy on the Beach

Rediff.com27 Nov 2013

Aseem Chhabra encounters an Indian dinosaur at the Goa film festival.

Santosh Sivan: Why I made Navarasa

Santosh Sivan: Why I made Navarasa

Rediff.com5 Oct 2005

The National-award winning director talks about what motivated him.

Gorgeous! Ali Fazal, Richa Chadda and Venice

Gorgeous! Ali Fazal, Richa Chadda and Venice

Rediff.com6 Sep 2017

A look at the premiere pictures of Victoria And Abdul.

Kangna Ranaut's double role

Kangna Ranaut's double role

Rediff.com11 Nov 2014

A look at the top tweets from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.

The Truth Behind Manushi's Cannes Outing

The Truth Behind Manushi's Cannes Outing

Rediff.com8 Jun 2023

'Manushi's trip was very last minute.' 'I did not have her (red carpet) outfit with me. It was already in Cannes.' 'We didn't know what she was going to wear.'

'Irrfan never felt he was a master of acting'

'Irrfan never felt he was a master of acting'

Rediff.com27 Apr 2023

'For him to suddenly leave the way that he did, it shattered me.' 'It took me a long, long, time to come to terms with it.' 'Because the loss of such a friend can destroy you.' 'The loss was and continues to be immense.'

Anurag Kashyap to head for Cannes

Anurag Kashyap to head for Cannes

Rediff.com25 Apr 2012

Here's what your favourite celebrities are tweeting.

Lovers Rock review

Lovers Rock review

Rediff.com18 Sep 2020

Lovers Rock is sexy, romantic, charming and hugely entertaining -- a perfect gift for movie lovers in these tough times, feels Aseem Chhabra.

'I am very happy with the way Vanakkam Chennai has shaped up'

'I am very happy with the way Vanakkam Chennai has shaped up'

Rediff.com10 Oct 2013

Debutante director Kiruthiga Udhayanidhi talks about her experience of making Vanakkam Chennai.

'Paka is very close to the Mahabharata'

'Paka is very close to the Mahabharata'

Rediff.com1 Sep 2021

'It is about the fight between two families, why they fight, how they fight and what they feel.'

Aligarh was not necessarily meant to be a political film

Aligarh was not necessarily meant to be a political film

Rediff.com15 Feb 2016

'I believe politics was imposed on it by the censor board, when it gave the film's trailer an A certificate, hoping to deny children, teenagers the opportunity to watch it during prime time television shows,' says Aseem Chhabra.

Bachchan film to showcase Jaisalmer fest

Bachchan film to showcase Jaisalmer fest

Rediff.com16 Oct 2003

Director Anil Sharma has selected Jaisalmer as the locale for Ab Tumhare Hawale Watan Saathiyon.

Have you seen these amazing films?

Have you seen these amazing films?

Rediff.com29 Sep 2017

Logan Lucky and It have many chuckle-worthy moments.