News for 'Directorate of Film Festivals'

Thalluri's Jewel in the making

Thalluri's Jewel in the making

Rediff.com14 May 2008

Two years after his controversial drama 2.37 about teen suicide was feted at the Cannes Film Festival, Australian director Murali Thalluri is back with another film, Jewel. The film, which will be shot in Hindi in India is, according to Thalluri, a tale about two young boys who are sold into slavery but escape with a rare jewel.

'I love Devdas so much'

'I love Devdas so much'

Rediff.com28 Apr 2023

'I didn't want to use contemporary Bollywood music.'

How Aamir Khan fell in love all over again

How Aamir Khan fell in love all over again

Rediff.com13 Sep 2010

Is anyone even whispering that Aamir Khan's five-year-old marriage to Kiran Rao has been lacking in love in recent months?

What Bips, Ajay did in Goa

What Bips, Ajay did in Goa

Rediff.com2 Dec 2005

Cinemaya Film Fest opens to heartening response

Cinemaya Film Fest opens to heartening response

Rediff.com23 Jul 2003

Over 75 films from 30 countries will be screened during the festival, showcasing the best Asian cinema from Japan to Turkey, says founder Aruna Vasudev.

Naalu Pennungal review

Naalu Pennungal review

Rediff.com5 Nov 2007

Naalu Pennungal, master auteur Adoor Gopalakrishnan's latest offering is a unique experience for the viewer as it compiles four short stories by Thakazhi Sivasankara Pillai and tells the stories of four women in an interesting way.

Reliance Entertainment, Spielberg deal completed

Reliance Entertainment, Spielberg deal completed

Rediff.com20 Sep 2008

Anil Ambani group's Reliance Entertainment and DreamWorks SKG of acclaimed director Steven Spielberg have completed the much-talked about deal for jointly making Hollywood films.

Farah, Shah Rukh shoot credit song of Happy New Year

Farah, Shah Rukh shoot credit song of Happy New Year

Rediff.com3 Sep 2014

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

Priyanka Chopra's secret 'passion project'

Priyanka Chopra's secret 'passion project'

Rediff.com12 Sep 2017

Besides the five Indian films that are playing at the Toronto International Film Festival this year -- a rather large collection at an international film festival, says Aseem Chhabra -- there are more films with an Indian connect.

Shankar's historical comedy cleared

Shankar's historical comedy cleared

Rediff.com3 Jul 2006

Shankar's next film, Imsai Arasan 23rd Pulikesi, is ready for release.

Aamir to star opposite Kate Winslet?

Aamir to star opposite Kate Winslet?

Rediff.com19 May 2009

Director Pan Nalin is prepared to cast Aamir opposite recent Oscar winner Kate Winslet for a film based on the short story Toba Tek Singh by Saadat Hasan Manto.

'The real test of a movie is the test of time'

'The real test of a movie is the test of time'

Rediff.com7 Mar 2019

'The real test whether the movie has worked or not is when the people remember it five years later. Just like wine and relationships, the same is true for movies.'

Trailer: The Sky Is Pink looks heart-wrenching

Trailer: The Sky Is Pink looks heart-wrenching

Rediff.com10 Sep 2019

Priyanka and Farhan's love story looks really cute and their chemistry is crackling, writes Karan Sanjay Shah.

Maha social worker Sindhutai Sapkal, 'orphan children's mother', dies

Maha social worker Sindhutai Sapkal, 'orphan children's mother', dies

Rediff.com5 Jan 2022

Renowned social worker Sindhutai Sapkal, fondly known as 'orphan children's mother', died following a heart attack at a private hospital here, doctors said.

Namesake will make you cry

Namesake will make you cry

Rediff.com5 Sep 2006

'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.'

'I believe in miracles'

'I believe in miracles'

Rediff.com20 Sep 2006

Australian director Murali K Thalluri, one of the most sought after filmmakers at the Toronto Film Festival, spoke to Arthur J Pais.

Hey, that's Steve Jobs!

Hey, that's Steve Jobs!

Rediff.com10 Sep 2015

In Danny Boyle's biopic, reports Aseem Chhabra from the Telluride Film Festival, 'we are left with Jobs -- the man, a genius as well as (what Steve Wozniak calls him in the film), an asshole!'

Maqbool is the SEXIEST Indian Film Ever

Maqbool is the SEXIEST Indian Film Ever

Rediff.com27 Aug 2021

In Maqbool, Vishal Bhardwaj did a Godfather; in that he took something that was pulpy and fast and gripping, and made out of it something timeless and grand, feels Sreehari Nair.

A Kid Like Priyanka, at Sundance!

A Kid Like Priyanka, at Sundance!

Rediff.com22 Jan 2018

It looks a lot more than fun!

'Maqbool is not an underworld story'

'Maqbool is not an underworld story'

Rediff.com29 Jan 2004

Should Da Vinci Code be banned?

Should Da Vinci Code be banned?

Rediff.com17 May 2006

Or should it have a proper release in India, like the rest of the world? Have your Say!

Cinematic excellence sans big budgets

Cinematic excellence sans big budgets

Rediff.com18 Oct 2003

"One can avoid expensive gimmicks and make films with a smaller budget," says filmmaker Subhadro Choudhury.

Shocking Opening For Selfiee At The Box Office

Shocking Opening For Selfiee At The Box Office

Rediff.com27 Feb 2023

It was a disappointing weekend for Bollywood as Selfiee didn't do well at the box office.

How Pulp Fiction happened: The Real Story

How Pulp Fiction happened: The Real Story

Rediff.com9 Aug 2012

Roger Avary is currently serving as a jury member at the 65th Locarno Film Festival, Switzerland.

Sunny Leone celebrates Halloween

Sunny Leone celebrates Halloween

Rediff.com31 Oct 2014

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

'I said no to a lot of big films because...'

'I said no to a lot of big films because...'

Rediff.com27 May 2021

'...it didn't make sense to me.' 'If the character was not adding (to the story), I wasn't interested.' 'The reason why I chose to act is because of the way it makes me feel when I'm acting, not for the fame and money.'

'If you have too many girls, that's a problem'

'If you have too many girls, that's a problem'

Rediff.com28 Jun 2022

'If you don't have children, that's also a problem.' 'There's no right way to live because everybody has an opinion about your personal life, and how you should live.' 'You have to listen to them, unless you can pick a fight with everyone.'

Bored? Solve the Mary Kom puzzle, right here!

Bored? Solve the Mary Kom puzzle, right here!

Rediff.com3 Sep 2014

If this isn't a super fun way to while away time, we don't know what is.

Varun Dhawan and his SEXY BACK

Varun Dhawan and his SEXY BACK

Rediff.com6 Oct 2015

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

Spotted! SRK, Pooja Bhatt in Goa

Spotted! SRK, Pooja Bhatt in Goa

Rediff.com10 Dec 2007

Reader Pooja Lawande sends us photographs.

Salman visits the sets of Sohail's new film

Salman visits the sets of Sohail's new film

Rediff.com19 Apr 2016

The top posts on social media from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.

Johnny Depp at IFFI 2006?

Johnny Depp at IFFI 2006?

Rediff.com1 Dec 2005

'Simply, the best player in the history of football'

'Simply, the best player in the history of football'

Rediff.com25 Nov 2020

Reactions to the death of Argentine football legend Diego Maradona, who died on Wednesday.

Reader Series: I spotted Yash Chopra

Reader Series: I spotted Yash Chopra

Rediff.com11 Aug 2006

Ritesh Jain next to Bollywood legend Yash Chopra.

What does the government have against Nude and S Durga?

What does the government have against Nude and S Durga?

Rediff.com16 Nov 2017

Every time a filmmaker wishes to explore history or religion on his or her terms, self-appointed experts and limelight-seeking zealots swoop in to protest, says Sukanya Verma.

What thrills Denzel Washington

What thrills Denzel Washington

Rediff.com29 Sep 2003

How I&B min plans to celebrate 75 yrs of independence

How I&B min plans to celebrate 75 yrs of independence

Rediff.com22 Aug 2021

The 'Iconic Week' under the 'Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav' will be a grand celebration by the ministry which will showcase the convergence of the values and glories of the freedom struggle of the past with the aspirations and dreams of a young, new and iconic India.

Subhash Ghai invited to Cannes!

Subhash Ghai invited to Cannes!

Rediff.com5 May 2004

The showman will participate in a special round table conference and promote his new film 'Kisna' at the 57th Cannes Film Festival.

Nirvana Inn review

Nirvana Inn review

Rediff.com14 Dec 2020

The supernatural element is Nirvana Inn's biggest triumph, says Moumita Bhattacharjee.