News for 'Directorate of Film Festivals'

Why Aligarh is a very important film

Why Aligarh is a very important film

Rediff.com5 Nov 2015

Aligarh is a milestone in the history of Indian cinema that should start the much needed conversation about how India treats gays and lesbians, feels Aseem Chhabra.

Priyanka, Shahid bond in Melbourne

Priyanka, Shahid bond in Melbourne

Rediff.com13 Jun 2012

The actors attended the launch of Indian Film Festival of Melbourne

Hari Om goes to Toronto

Hari Om goes to Toronto

Rediff.com9 Sep 2004

Shooting Badrinath in the Himalayas

Shooting Badrinath in the Himalayas

Rediff.com7 Jun 2011

Cinematographer Ravi Varman describes the challenge of shooting in the legendary mountain location of the Himalayas for his second Telugu film in nine years

'Will I die without ever knowing love?'

'Will I die without ever knowing love?'

Rediff.com3 Mar 2023

'Love will always be a mystery.' 'The day it stops being a mystery it won't exist.'

When Rishi Kapoor wanted a drink...

When Rishi Kapoor wanted a drink...

Rediff.com9 May 2011

Get updated on the ups and downs, starry secrets and all excitement at the recently concluded 11th Annual New York Indian Film Festival.

PIX: Irrfan, Meghna Gulzar, Rachel McAdams at TIFF 2015

PIX: Irrfan, Meghna Gulzar, Rachel McAdams at TIFF 2015

Rediff.com15 Sep 2015

All the action from the ongoing Toronto International Film Festival.

Priyanka Chopra takes Mary Kom to Toronto

Priyanka Chopra takes Mary Kom to Toronto

Rediff.com4 Sep 2014

Here's a look at the top 10 tweets from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.

The Lesser Known Girlfriends of Bollywood stars

The Lesser Known Girlfriends of Bollywood stars

Rediff.com3 Jun 2013

Do you know who Abhishek Kapoor, John Abraham and Rajkumar Gupta are dating?

'Raveena's Quite A Brave Person'

'Raveena's Quite A Brave Person'

Rediff.com27 Jan 2024

'In our Indian content, you always see the mother is presented a bit differently.' 'But in this show, the mother is the one who's most glamorous and she is the bombshell of the show.'

Cannes invite for Dev Benegal

Cannes invite for Dev Benegal

Rediff.com31 Mar 2006

'Buddhada affirmed my faith in myself'

'Buddhada affirmed my faith in myself'

Rediff.com12 Jun 2021

'That he found it worth his while to repeat me within a year said something about my abilities as actor.'

Sopranos actor James Gandolfini passes away at 51

Sopranos actor James Gandolfini passes away at 51

Rediff.com20 Jun 2013

The Sopranos actor was to attend a film festival in Sicily, Italy.

Photo: Shriya looks wow in Midnight's Children

Photo: Shriya looks wow in Midnight's Children

Rediff.com16 Sep 2011

Deepa Mehta offers a sneak peek of her new film.

A Story that INSPIRES Girls to DREAM!

A Story that INSPIRES Girls to DREAM!

Rediff.com12 Jul 2021

'Skater Girl is India's first film on skateboarding and I hope that it inspires girls and boys across the world and brings them hope.'

Deepika Is Louis Vuitton's Newest Star

Deepika Is Louis Vuitton's Newest Star

Rediff.com13 May 2022

A glimpse of the movie star at Louis Vuitton's 2023 Cruise show in San Diego, California.

Why Hrithik's In The Mood For Alcoholia

Why Hrithik's In The Mood For Alcoholia

Rediff.com19 Sep 2022

The stars Rediff.com Contributing Photographer Pradeep Bandekar sighted over the weekend.

Down under, Bollywood is way up!

Down under, Bollywood is way up!

Rediff.com13 Sep 2004

The Hindi film industry extends its tentacles of popularity to Australia too.

Spotted at Cannes: Aishwarya Rai in sizzling black

Spotted at Cannes: Aishwarya Rai in sizzling black

Rediff.com14 May 2010

After opening the 63rd Cannes Film Festival in style, Aishwarya Rai upped the glamour quotient on day 2 with this Giorgio Armani Prive black evening gown at the Palais des Festivals on Thursday.

PIX: SRK, Farhan, Anushka head to Dubai

PIX: SRK, Farhan, Anushka head to Dubai

Rediff.com9 Dec 2011

The stars promote their respective films at the Dubai International Film Festival.

Look, who turned up for the MAMI brunch

Look, who turned up for the MAMI brunch

Rediff.com29 Oct 2018

Bollywood Women Power!

'What if slum children craved for pizza? What would they do?'

'What if slum children craved for pizza? What would they do?'

Rediff.com26 Mar 2015

Director M Manikandan talks about his National Award-winning Tamil film Kaakka Muttai.

Box office: Poor opening for Miss Lovely, Karle Pyar Karle

Box office: Poor opening for Miss Lovely, Karle Pyar Karle

Rediff.com20 Jan 2014

Trade analyst Vinod Mirani gives us the box office verdict for the week.

PIX: Bhumi lights up MAMI closing night

PIX: Bhumi lights up MAMI closing night

Rediff.com2 Nov 2018

Bollywood's glamour night out.

Anurag Kashyap: It's a great year for Indian cinema

Anurag Kashyap: It's a great year for Indian cinema

Rediff.com7 May 2012

Anurag Kashyap on his preparation of going to Cannes with three of his films Gangs of Wasseypur Part I and II and Peddlers

Buddha & rebellion on Gowariker's plate

Buddha & rebellion on Gowariker's plate

Rediff.com20 Sep 2009

Ashutosh Gowariker's What's Your Raashee? got a solid welcome at the Toronto International Film Festival on Saturday despite some groans that the 192 minute-long film is too unfocussed. Minutes before the red carpet ceremony for the movie, the director told rediff.com that he will be hugely busy with two very different projects in the next couple of years.

First Look: Mirchi Siva and Priya Anand in Vanakkam Chennai

First Look: Mirchi Siva and Priya Anand in Vanakkam Chennai

Rediff.com29 Jul 2013

Mirchi Siva and Priya Anand play the lead roles in debutante director Kiruthiga Udhayanidh's film Vanakkam Chennai.

'I was neither euphoric, nor nervous'

'I was neither euphoric, nor nervous'

Rediff.com17 May 2018

'At the premiere we got a 4-minute standing ovation...' ...'Strangers hugged me, sobbing...' ...'Some just sat in their seats still immersed in the experience.' Nandita Das captures the magic of Manto at Cannes.

PIX: Jacqueline, Amitabh, Jaya attend MAMI's opening night

PIX: Jacqueline, Amitabh, Jaya attend MAMI's opening night

Rediff.com21 Oct 2016

A look at the starry arrivals.

Ken Loach, Xavier Dolan win at Cannes

Ken Loach, Xavier Dolan win at Cannes

Rediff.com23 May 2016

A look at the big winners!

What are Kangana, Sonam, Kareena doing in London?

What are Kangana, Sonam, Kareena doing in London?

Rediff.com6 Jul 2018

London calling!

Mahindra couple in NY

Mahindra couple in NY

Rediff.com7 Nov 2007

Anand Mahindra, managing director of Mahindra and Mahindra, his wife Anuradha Mahindra (centre) and French actress Mylne Jampano at the Mahindra Film Festival press conference in New York on Tuesday.

Arjun teams up with 'first crush' Kareena for Ki and Ka

Arjun teams up with 'first crush' Kareena for Ki and Ka

Rediff.com30 Jul 2015

A look at the top tweets from your favourite Bollywood celebrities

SRK, a rage in Germany

SRK, a rage in Germany

Rediff.com14 Feb 2008

Looking at the Indian platter at the 58th Berlinale International Film Festival.

PIX: Salman mingles with Jackie Shroff at MAMI

PIX: Salman mingles with Jackie Shroff at MAMI

Rediff.com6 Nov 2015

A look at the pictures.

Which Tamil film will you watch this weekend?

Which Tamil film will you watch this weekend?

Rediff.com23 Dec 2015

Take your pick.

Happy Birthday, Genelia D'Souza!

Happy Birthday, Genelia D'Souza!

Rediff.com5 Aug 2015

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

Kasaravalli: I am still alive

Kasaravalli: I am still alive

Rediff.com29 Nov 2006

South Indian filmmakers are shocked by the lack of awareness at the International Film Festival of India.

Amol Palekar's Anaahat wins award

Amol Palekar's Anaahat wins award

Rediff.com30 Oct 2003

Aishwarya Rai opens Cannes Fest in style

Aishwarya Rai opens Cannes Fest in style

Rediff.com13 May 2010

The former beauty queen dazzled the red carpet along with Desperate Housewives star, Eva Longoria.