News for 'Directorate of Film Festivals'

'You can never predict an Oscar nod'

'You can never predict an Oscar nod'

Rediff.com10 Mar 2023

'Just do your best show every day and move from strength to strength.'

Amy Jackson-Ed Westwick Attend BAFTA

Amy Jackson-Ed Westwick Attend BAFTA

Rediff.com19 Feb 2024

The 2024 British Academy of Film and Television Awards (BAFTA) were held at the Royal Festival Hall in the Southbank Centre, London, and saw its share of the good and the bad.

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: 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.

Badhaai ho to Badhaai Ho!

Badhaai ho to Badhaai Ho!

Rediff.com21 Jan 2019

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

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.'

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.

'My motivation is not to make money'

'My motivation is not to make money'

Rediff.com16 Mar 2023

'Kapil Sharma is a son of the soil and he represents the common man.' 'He is much more than a comedian.'

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.

'We Need To Let Nature Heal'

'We Need To Let Nature Heal'

Rediff.com25 Oct 2022

'When Covid first struck, the lockdown resulted in clean air in major Indian cities.' 'You were able to see the Himalayan range from Ludhiana.' 'In Delhi, you were seeing deer and stags all over the city because there was no traffic.' 'It was incredible. Nature was waiting to come back.'

Deepika's Brush With LA

Deepika's Brush With LA

Rediff.com4 Dec 2023

Katrina attends the Red Sea Film Fest... Raai Laxmi enjoys a race... Amyra goes cycling...

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.

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.

'Where did Kapil Sharma learn to act like this?'

'Where did Kapil Sharma learn to act like this?'

Rediff.com7 Oct 2022

'Karenge aur kaam, sir. Zindagi bahut choti hai, ideas bahut sare hain.'

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.'

'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.

'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.'

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.

Iulia Vantur spotted with Salman, family

Iulia Vantur spotted with Salman, family

Rediff.com12 May 2016

The latest Bollywood updates.

What's Mrunal Doing In Kashmir?

What's Mrunal Doing In Kashmir?

Rediff.com25 Nov 2023

Aditi honoured in Dubai... Sonal turns poet...Kalki goes surfing...

Pix: Aishwarya, Aamir, Shahid attend MAMI

Pix: Aishwarya, Aamir, Shahid attend MAMI

Rediff.com24 Oct 2016

A look at the events at MAMI.

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.

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.

'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.'

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.

'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.'

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.

PIX: Kriti, Neha, Shabana and gender equality

PIX: Kriti, Neha, Shabana and gender equality

Rediff.com17 Oct 2017

A look at the arrivals.

'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.

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.

'Playing tipsy is difficult to enact'

'Playing tipsy is difficult to enact'

Rediff.com8 Mar 2024

'Bahut mazaa aaya tha doing Agneepath. When you are working with good actors, it enriches your acting.' 'Amitabhji and I had done Shahenshah before, but that was a fun film.'