News for 'Directorate of Film Festivals'

PIX: Vidya Balan meets the Angry Indian Goddesses!

PIX: Vidya Balan meets the Angry Indian Goddesses!

Rediff.com4 Nov 2015

A look at the guests at the special screening.

'Irfan Khan loved my acting in Lucia'

'Irfan Khan loved my acting in Lucia'

Rediff.com16 Aug 2013

Actor Sathish Ninasam talks about his new film Lucia.

Thamizh M.A -- Music review

Thamizh M.A -- Music review

Rediff.com3 Oct 2007

Yuan has a pleasant surprise up his sleeve for the Tamil film music fans; his father Ilayaraja has rendered one of Yuvan's compositions in this album and incidentally it is the pick of this five-track album.

Cabin Fever: Guilty pleasures!

Cabin Fever: Guilty pleasures!

Rediff.com15 Sep 2003

Shah Rukh, Tabu win awards in Australia

Shah Rukh, Tabu win awards in Australia

Rediff.com9 Aug 2019

The annual Indian Film Festival of Melbourne (IFFM) awards were held on August 8, and quite a few stars made sure to attend it.

'You are always known by the last bad film you did'

'You are always known by the last bad film you did'

Rediff.com5 Apr 2016

'If you are not doing a Hindi film, it doesn't mean you are not doing any work. Success is all about saying no to what you don't want to do. Thankfully, I have been successful.' Neetu Chandra has just won a National Award and she's hugely excited!

Don't Miss: The Cannes Finale

Don't Miss: The Cannes Finale

Rediff.com28 May 2012

The top prize Palm d'Ore went to Austrian director Michael Haneke for his heart-wrenching Amour.

Review: Kutrame Thandanai is an interesting crime thriller

Review: Kutrame Thandanai is an interesting crime thriller

Rediff.com2 Sep 2016

The director has kept the narration simple without any unnecessary drama and both - the situations and the characters - appear real, says S Saraswathi.

Switzerland regrets not arresting Polanski earlier

Switzerland regrets not arresting Polanski earlier

Rediff.com5 Oct 2009

Switzerland has regretted not arresting Oscar-winning director Roman Polanski on his earlier visits to the country, a media report said.

Mohanlal's blog on freedom receives extreme reactions

Mohanlal's blog on freedom receives extreme reactions

Rediff.com22 Feb 2016

The latest updates from the Malayalam film industry.

'Making a film is like being married'

'Making a film is like being married'

Rediff.com31 Jul 2015

'There are too many things that haven't gone out of you. So even though the years may have gone by, you are still close to the films in terms of the making.'

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.'

'I never thought I would cast Abhay in Road, Movie'

'I never thought I would cast Abhay in Road, Movie'

Rediff.com2 Mar 2010

Dev Benegal talks about his new film Road, Movie.

Cannes Diaries: A touch of Punjab in Cannes

Cannes Diaries: A touch of Punjab in Cannes

Rediff.com18 May 2015

Chauthi Koot is the first of two Indian films in Un Certain Regard.

Spotted: Mani Ratnam, Vikram in Goa

Spotted: Mani Ratnam, Vikram in Goa

Rediff.com17 Jan 2011

Reader Shyam Kurup has sent us some photographs.

Four Malayalam films to release this Christmas

Four Malayalam films to release this Christmas

Rediff.com20 Dec 2012

Four major films fight it out at the box office this Christmas season.

'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.'

Meet Jackie Shroff's daughter, Krishna

Meet Jackie Shroff's daughter, Krishna

Rediff.com5 May 2017

She has already made waves with her bold pix.

Showcasing Raavan in Venice

Showcasing Raavan in Venice

Rediff.com7 Sep 2010

Actor Vikram and director Mani Ratnam were present at the screening of the film at the 67th Venice Film Festival on Monday.

Malayalam film Vedi Vazhipadu gets A certificate

Malayalam film Vedi Vazhipadu gets A certificate

Rediff.com11 Dec 2013

The film has the famous Attukal Pongala festival as the backdrop and the Censor Board initially refused to give a screening certificate.

Berlin salutes My Name is Khan

Berlin salutes My Name is Khan

Rediff.com15 Feb 2010

Check out these pictures of the cast and crew of the movie at the Berlin film festival.

What is Ranbir up to?

What is Ranbir up to?

Rediff.com27 Jun 2018

Ranbir may be happy without work, but he sure had a busy Tuesday.

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.

'Final scene of Iqbal still moves me'

'Final scene of Iqbal still moves me'

Rediff.com29 Nov 2005

Filmmaker Nagesh Kukonoor speaks his mind post-Iqbal at IFFI.

PIX: Malaika glams up an awards night

PIX: Malaika glams up an awards night

Rediff.com21 Feb 2020

The Dadasaheb Phalke International Film Festival awards were held in Mumbai, and saw a mix of film and television stars in attendance.

A new Sanskrit wave

A new Sanskrit wave

Rediff.com12 Jul 2016

A cow that speaks, a question on patriarchy and the story of a 17th-century poet - Sanskrit filmmakers are finding new ways to revive the 'dying' language.

PIX: Aishwarya parties with Beyonce, Madonna in London

PIX: Aishwarya parties with Beyonce, Madonna in London

Rediff.com3 Jun 2013

Several Hollywood celebrites turned up in support of the Chime For Change -- a campaign to empower the girl child across the world.

Walking the red carpet with Freida Pinto

Walking the red carpet with Freida Pinto

Rediff.com18 May 2009

Ashvin Kumar, son of noted fashion designer Ritu Kumar, turned feature film director with The Forest, showcased at the Cannes film festival. He writes in his experiences at Cannes.

The BEST Moments in Hindi Films in 2016

The BEST Moments in Hindi Films in 2016

Rediff.com26 Dec 2016

Aseem Chhabra lists the elements that he loved and was pleasantly surprised by in the movies.

Saif: There should be reservation in India

Saif: There should be reservation in India

Rediff.com17 May 2011

Saif Ali Khan talks about his new film, Aarakshan.

'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.'

Discovering the charming Soumitra Chatterjee

Discovering the charming Soumitra Chatterjee

Rediff.com15 Nov 2020

Soumitra Chatterjee -- one of the finest Indian actors of our time -- meant so much to Aseem Chhabra.

Priyanka Chopra's day out with Salma Hayek

Priyanka Chopra's day out with Salma Hayek

Rediff.com4 Nov 2014

Here's what your favourite stars have been up to.

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.'

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.

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.

'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.'

'I badly want to do an action film'

'I badly want to do an action film'

Rediff.com16 May 2016

'Masaan is history for me. This is another journey with Raman Raghav 2.0. You have to clean your slate after every film, and not let its success or failure affect you.' Vicky Kaushal moves on, with Raman Raghav 2.0.

Shyam Benegal on the effects of corporate funding

Shyam Benegal on the effects of corporate funding

Rediff.com18 Nov 2009

Veteran director Shyam Benegal discusses with P Rajendran how corporate funding has helped transform the Indian film industry.