News for 'Directorate of Film Festivals'

PIX: Kalki, Aditi watch Konkona's A Death In The Gunj

PIX: Kalki, Aditi watch Konkona's A Death In The Gunj

Rediff.com30 May 2017

Take a look at the arrivals.

PIX: Malaika, Bipasha get into festive mood

PIX: Malaika, Bipasha get into festive mood

Rediff.com28 Oct 2016

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

COMING UP: October's Big Movie Releases

COMING UP: October's Big Movie Releases

Rediff.com6 Oct 2022

The season of festivities has kick-started and there is a flurry of movie releases in theatres.

HBO plans non-American movies

HBO plans non-American movies

Rediff.com18 Sep 2003

For movie-lovers who have to fall back upon film festivals as the only source of quality world movies, the wait might soon be over with HBO planning to introduce a permanent category of non-American movies on prime time television.

Police find Nitin Desai's voice notes critical of creditor firm

Police find Nitin Desai's voice notes critical of creditor firm

Rediff.com3 Aug 2023

In one of these clips or voice notes, he is heard stating that his company could not come out of the financial crisis it was facing because of the procedure adopted by the financial services firm.

Raveena Visits Kashi On Maha Shivratri

Raveena Visits Kashi On Maha Shivratri

Rediff.com20 Feb 2023

Bollywood celebrates Maha Shivratri with prayers and pictures.

'The standing ovation Dheepan got in Cannes truly moved me'

'The standing ovation Dheepan got in Cannes truly moved me'

Rediff.com29 May 2015

'We may have played a small part, but being a part of the film that has won the prestigious award Palme d'Or is definitely a great honour.' Suresh Balaje and George Pius, who own the Wide Angle Creations, were the line producers on the French film Dheepan that won the top prize at the Cannes International Film Festival.

'Working in Dheepan evolved me as an artist'

'Working in Dheepan evolved me as an artist'

Rediff.com4 Jun 2015

Chennai-based theatre artist Kalieaswari Srinivasan opens up on what it means to be part of a Jacques Audiard film, and her Cannes experience.

The Serpent: Don't miss the Charles Sobhraj series!

The Serpent: Don't miss the Charles Sobhraj series!

Rediff.com6 Apr 2021

An eight-part crime drama set in the mid-1970s highlighting notorious serial killer and conman Charles Sobhraj's sinister activities around the hippie trail.

Alia-Ranbir Movies Coming Soon!

Alia-Ranbir Movies Coming Soon!

Rediff.com20 Apr 2022

The couple, who went back to work just two days after their wedding festivities, have quite a few films coming up.

PIX: Cate Blanchett, Natalie Portman add to Cannes gorgeousness

PIX: Cate Blanchett, Natalie Portman add to Cannes gorgeousness

Rediff.com20 May 2015

Celebrity spotting in the French Riviera.

Cannes 2016: Kirsten Dunst, Kate Moss hit the red carpet

Cannes 2016: Kirsten Dunst, Kate Moss hit the red carpet

Rediff.com17 May 2016

Stars who impressed us with their sartorial sense on the red carpet!

Mouni Parties With Ekta Kapoor

Mouni Parties With Ekta Kapoor

Rediff.com5 Sep 2022

Ekta Kapoor invited her friends from the television industry for a brunch at her home to celebrate the Ganpati festival.

Why you should head to Goa RIGHT NOW!

Why you should head to Goa RIGHT NOW!

Rediff.com26 Nov 2014

'One afternoon, I spotted Karan Johar and film critic Rajeev Masand having tea with Nina Gupta, the head of NFDC, and barged into their meeting.' Aseem Chhabra's IFFI diaries...

The MAGIC and MADNESS of Movies

The MAGIC and MADNESS of Movies

Rediff.com31 Oct 2019

Sukanya Verma lists the movies she grabbed at MAMI this year.

'India Is Ready For The World!'

'India Is Ready For The World!'

Rediff.com27 Sep 2023

'Never in the history of Indian cinema did we have a distribution system for 240 countries, but we have it now.' 'And if we still keep catering to the B and C-tiers of our country, and not the whole world, then we are really being losers.' 'The visionaries of the industry must pull up their socks and say that now we will create for the world.'

Nivin Pauly, Gautham Menon in Vineeth's Jacobinte Swargarajyam

Nivin Pauly, Gautham Menon in Vineeth's Jacobinte Swargarajyam

Rediff.com30 Oct 2015

A lowdown on what's happening in the Malayalam film industry.

'I feel I have already got the Oscar'

'I feel I have already got the Oscar'

Rediff.com4 Oct 2018

'I am a dreamer, so I always dreamt that Village Rockstars would go places.' 'But I never ever imagined this.' 'The way people are responding... they come to me, hug me, they call me, shower me with love and I feel wonderful.'

12 MUST WATCH Movies

12 MUST WATCH Movies

Rediff.com24 Sep 2014

It is always wonderful to discover a gem of film at an international film festival. It is even more exciting when that film is from India.

What Karan Johar Has Not Done Before

What Karan Johar Has Not Done Before

Rediff.com20 Jun 2022

JugJugg Jeeyo will have to release without its producer's presence, as Karan is visiting London on a family holiday.

My Father, Satyajit Ray

My Father, Satyajit Ray

Rediff.com16 Apr 2021

Satyajit Ray would have been a hundred years old on May 2. To mark the legendary film-maker's birth centenary, Rediff.com bring you a treasure trove of features from our archives.

The BEST MOMENTS of Aahana Kumra's Life

The BEST MOMENTS of Aahana Kumra's Life

Rediff.com7 Jun 2019

"From a very early age, I imagined myself playing powerful characters," she says, and she proves it with her filmography.

Meet North Indian Mammoothy!

Meet North Indian Mammoothy!

Rediff.com8 May 2015

A lowdown on what's going on in the Malayalam film industry.

'I have not shown my tits or ass'

'I have not shown my tits or ass'

Rediff.com13 May 2019

'...and still managed to grab the attention of audiences.' 'Your work speaks more than your body.'

PIX: Kate Hudson, Kurt Russell on the red carpet at TIFF

PIX: Kate Hudson, Kurt Russell on the red carpet at TIFF

Rediff.com14 Sep 2016

Stars who hit the red carpet on day six at the Toronto International Film Festival!

The People Mumbai Forgot

The People Mumbai Forgot

Rediff.com5 Feb 2024

'When the mill strike started, there was crisis in every mill worker household.' 'One entire generation went without education.' 'Hunger forced them to take to crime.'

'We hope The Lunchbox will find an audience for it in India'

'We hope The Lunchbox will find an audience for it in India'

Rediff.com17 Sep 2013

Director Ritesh Batra discusses his film, The Lunchbox, which releases this week.

Mohanlal unveils Puli Murugan teaser

Mohanlal unveils Puli Murugan teaser

Rediff.com23 May 2016

The latest updates from the Malayalam film industry.

Met These Wildlife Crime Fighters?

Met These Wildlife Crime Fighters?

Rediff.com13 Feb 2023

'I am a non-resident Indian. I didn't come to India to shine a light on its negative aspects.' 'I came to India to showcase what I think are remarkable aspects of India and Indians on a global scale.'

'Khansaab, Deepika would rehearse after midnight'

'Khansaab, Deepika would rehearse after midnight'

Rediff.com27 Apr 2023

'Every day, after 'pack-up', Khansaab and Deepika would come for dance practice and rehearse till around 1-1.30 am.' 'The weather was a challenge because while on screen, it looks warm and sunny, it was actually bitterly cold, with a sharp, stinging wind which had the actors and dancers shivering in their summer clothing.'

SEE: Tiger DANCE in Heropanti 2

SEE: Tiger DANCE in Heropanti 2

Rediff.com28 Mar 2022

Afsar Dayatar/Rediff.com brings us moments from the film's music launch.

The 10 WORST Films of 2017

The 10 WORST Films of 2017

Rediff.com21 Dec 2017

Sreehari Nair wasn't impressed with Rangoon at all. But find out which film tops his list!

15 BEAUTIFUL stories, told on screen

15 BEAUTIFUL stories, told on screen

Rediff.com12 Mar 2021

Aseem Chhabra introduces us to the best of Berlinale.

'I don't want to work with Sanjay Leela Bhansali'

'I don't want to work with Sanjay Leela Bhansali'

Rediff.com8 May 2018

'You don't need a godfather to protect you from dangers of Bollywood because nobody will.'

PIX: Beeba Boys, Julianne Moore, Clooney at TIFF 2015

PIX: Beeba Boys, Julianne Moore, Clooney at TIFF 2015

Rediff.com14 Sep 2015

The annual Toronto International Film Festival began on September 10.

'Diwali wishes to you and your family'

'Diwali wishes to you and your family'

Rediff.com22 Oct 2014

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

Physical, Sherni: OTT DELIGHTS of the Week

Physical, Sherni: OTT DELIGHTS of the Week

Rediff.com22 Jun 2021

Serial killer confusion in small-town South Korea, a struggling mission to save the tiger in the heartland of India, a slice-of-summer friendship by the Italian coast, Sukanya Verma lists a fascinating mix of must-watch fare on OTT this week.

Katrina-Vicky celebrate their FIRST Holi Post-Wedding

Katrina-Vicky celebrate their FIRST Holi Post-Wedding

Rediff.com18 Mar 2022

Bollywood stars celebrated the Festival of Colours in the best way they could, and posted beautiful pictures on social media.

'Actors want to work with me, not producers'

'Actors want to work with me, not producers'

Rediff.com16 Oct 2019

Moothon's script won the Sundance Institute's Global Filmmaking Award. Geethu Mohandas's movie is now coming to a theatre near you.

Hot or no? Deepika's classic pin-up cover

Hot or no? Deepika's classic pin-up cover

Rediff.com12 Jul 2017

Take the poll and tell us what do you think of the Bollywood actor's glamorous international cover.