News for 'Film Institute'

At last! A museum of Indian Cinema

At last! A museum of Indian Cinema

Rediff.com8 Feb 2019

Historically, Mumbai has been the cinema capital of India and for her to have a film museum of this kind was perhaps a natural happening.

Disagree with other views but don't mock citizen's dignity: Prez Kovind

Disagree with other views but don't mock citizen's dignity: Prez Kovind

Rediff.com25 Jan 2018

In his first Republic Day-eve address to the nation, the President also said that institutions should be "disciplined and morally upright", adding they are always "more important" than the individuals in office. The institutions should also respect their "fraternal relationship" with other institutions, he added.

He enriched the world with his magical voice

He enriched the world with his magical voice

Rediff.com25 Sep 2020

His songs were the anchor, the substratum, if you will, upon which life unfolded day after day, decade after decade -- across villages, towns, cities, and regions. Siva Sankar pays tribute to S P Balasubrahmanyam, the legendary singer who passed into the ages on Friday.

Kamala Harris' glass portrait unveiled in her honour

Kamala Harris' glass portrait unveiled in her honour

Rediff.com5 Feb 2021

The one-of-a-kind broken glass medium used by the artist Simon Berger to create the portrait uniquely embodies Harris' glass-shattering achievement.

5 AMAZING Duets featuring Lata & Asha

5 AMAZING Duets featuring Lata & Asha

Rediff.com1 Feb 2021

The Mangeshkar sisters -- Lata and Asha -- have sung about 80 Hindi songs together.

Remember Gracy Singh?

Remember Gracy Singh?

Rediff.com28 Aug 2018

The lady from Lagaan and Munnabhai MBBS is back -- in a different avatar.

Balki: An extraordinary adman

Balki: An extraordinary adman

Rediff.com12 Aug 2016

He didn't think much of advertising awards, and yet as he moves on from Mullen Lowe Lintas, he leaves the agency at its strongest ever

FTII row: Fourth round of talks inconclusive; students to meet Rathore next week

FTII row: Fourth round of talks inconclusive; students to meet Rathore next week

Rediff.com10 Oct 2015

The students will now be meeting Minister of State for Information and Broadcasting Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore next week.

Malayalam actor Kalabhavan Mani passes away

Malayalam actor Kalabhavan Mani passes away

Rediff.com7 Mar 2016

The noted actor was undergoing treatment for liver and kidney diseases.

'It's not nice to make a woman a showpiece on screen'

'It's not nice to make a woman a showpiece on screen'

Rediff.com23 May 2019

'I want to something drastically different, where people will get the shock of their lives. But that has not happened yet.'

'It was very scary to shoot with my dad'

'It was very scary to shoot with my dad'

Rediff.com20 Oct 2015

'My father is the best father in the world. He is not strict; he has never shouted at us. Anybody who meets my mom will fall in love with her. Bhaiyya pampers me. But for him, I will always be a baby. The age difference between us is quite big.' Shaandaar actress Sanah Kapoor talks about her famous family.

Study filmmaking; participate in a finance fest and more

Study filmmaking; participate in a finance fest and more

Rediff.com31 Jan 2012

Study the nuances of filmmaking at the Film and Television Institute of India, Pune or participate in the annual Finance Fest in Delhi. Read on for details

Telly stars bid goodbye to Rita Bhaduri

Telly stars bid goodbye to Rita Bhaduri

Rediff.com23 Jul 2018

A last salute to Rita Bhaduri.

The man who wanted to save cinema

The man who wanted to save cinema

Rediff.com4 Mar 2016

P K Nair dedicated his life to restoring and archiving films.

Arrested FTII students get bail

Arrested FTII students get bail

Rediff.com19 Aug 2015

A local court on Wednesday granted bail to all the five students of Film and Television Institute of India, arrested for "gherao" and alleged illegal confinement of director Prashant Pathrabe on Monday evening.

The Kader Khan interview you must read

The Kader Khan interview you must read

Rediff.com1 Jan 2019

'I went away from the industry because all the people I enjoyed working with, like Manmohan Desai and Prakash Mehra, are no more.' 'They left this world and went away, so I lost interest in my work.'

'If Jagga Jasoos works, that would help me a lot'

'If Jagga Jasoos works, that would help me a lot'

Rediff.com11 Jul 2017

'It would give people renewed confidence in me as the industry goes by general opinion and consensus.' 'Even if Jagga gets critically acclaimed, it will do a lot for me.'

Amitabh on Phalke award: 'Deeply grateful and humbled'

Amitabh on Phalke award: 'Deeply grateful and humbled'

Rediff.com25 Sep 2019

Amitabh Bachchan has been awarded the prestigious Dadasaheb Phalke award.

Omicron: 200 Million Indians Yet To Be Vaccinated

Omicron: 200 Million Indians Yet To Be Vaccinated

Rediff.com24 Dec 2021

We need to give a booster shot to all our frontline workers first as if they fall victim to Omicron, the health system will collapse, points out Ramesh Menon.

'This is the second generation of my family that has gotten education'

'This is the second generation of my family that has gotten education'

Rediff.com19 Feb 2014

Avinash Arun, winner of the Crystal Bear at Berlinale for his directorial debut, Killa, shares a fascinating life story with Aseem Chhabra.

FTII students to continue stir as talks fail to end deadlock

FTII students to continue stir as talks fail to end deadlock

Rediff.com29 Sep 2015

The agitating students will meet officials from the information and broadcasting ministry on October 1.

Padmaavat opens under security cover, cinegoers defy threat of violence

Padmaavat opens under security cover, cinegoers defy threat of violence

Rediff.com25 Jan 2018

The film faces opposition from fringe Rajput groups, who allege that it distorts history and show Queen Padmavati in "poor light".

Has Riteish Deshmukh finally come of age?

Has Riteish Deshmukh finally come of age?

Rediff.com21 Jul 2014

After a decade of acting in comic films, Riteish Deshmukh finally shows a versatile side with Ek Villain. The days ahead seem busy, with his production ventures and a kitty full of films.

Unfazed by rustication warning, FTII students continue strike

Unfazed by rustication warning, FTII students continue strike

Rediff.com16 Jul 2015

Unfazed by warning of disciplinary action and rustication, the striking students of Film and Television Institute of India on Thursday said the protest, now on for 35 days, will continue till the government responds to their demands, including removal of TV actor Gajendra Chauhan as its chairman.

The man who taught Naseer, Om, Anupam acting

The man who taught Naseer, Om, Anupam acting

Rediff.com6 Aug 2020

'Alkazisaab trained innumerable actors to be good human beings.'

India Sitting on COVID Time Bomb

India Sitting on COVID Time Bomb

Rediff.com12 Aug 2021

Whether the third wave will ravage us depends on the pace of vaccinations, careful and calibrated opening up of establishments, and a strategy to contain the spread in specific states or pockets.

Muslims and the reality of a transformed India

Muslims and the reality of a transformed India

Rediff.com15 Nov 2019

'For Muslims, India is now a Hindu Rashtra, no matter what kind of Constitution is still in place,' argues Mohammad Sajjad.

What is Kajol's niece doing in the movies?

What is Kajol's niece doing in the movies?

Rediff.com26 Mar 2019

'I am not someone special.' 'I don't want to be shortlisted for a role just because I belong to the family I do.'

FTII students end relay hunger stir; talks with govt on Sep 29

FTII students end relay hunger stir; talks with govt on Sep 29

Rediff.com27 Sep 2015

The agitating FTII students on Sunday called off their 18-day-old "hunger strike" in response to the government's communication inviting them for a dialogue.

Why Gajendra Chauhan was picked over Big B, Rajni

Why Gajendra Chauhan was picked over Big B, Rajni

Rediff.com10 Jul 2015

At the helm of the Film and Television Institute of India, the government wants someone who could devote more time

Meet the Busiest Actor in Bollywood

Meet the Busiest Actor in Bollywood

Rediff.com24 Dec 2018

Raza Murad has featured in over 500 movies till date, and he's not slowing down anytime soon.

'I enjoy direction more than acting'

'I enjoy direction more than acting'

Rediff.com15 Oct 2014

Kannada director Suryakiran talks about making his acting debut in Usiriginta... Neene Hattira.

What movie did Arjun take his kids to?

What movie did Arjun take his kids to?

Rediff.com16 May 2018

British series to hit Indian theatres on May 18.

'The FTII Chairman should voluntarily retire'

'The FTII Chairman should voluntarily retire'

Rediff.com10 Jul 2015

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

The Towering Talent called Girish Karnad

The Towering Talent called Girish Karnad

Rediff.com10 Jun 2019

Girish Karnad lived several lives not only on the stage but also as a scholar, theatre personality, an actor and director in a career spanning over five decades.

DRDO designs disinfection chamber, special face mask

DRDO designs disinfection chamber, special face mask

Rediff.com5 Apr 2020

The walk through enclosure is designed for personnel decontamination, one person at a time. It is a portable system equipped with sanitiser and soap dispenser, officials said.

IIS officer Prashant Pathrabe appointed FTII director

IIS officer Prashant Pathrabe appointed FTII director

Rediff.com17 Jul 2015

Prashant Pathrabe, a 1992 batch officer of IIS, has been given temporary charge as director of the FTII.

Why did Google doodle Kamaladevi Chattopadhyay?

Why did Google doodle Kamaladevi Chattopadhyay?

Rediff.com3 Apr 2018

India's freedom fighter's interest in arts led to setting up several institutions of learning in independent India.

FTII students want fresh talks, write letter to Rathore

FTII students want fresh talks, write letter to Rathore

Rediff.com1 Sep 2015

Meanwhile, the three-member committee constituted by the information and broadcasting ministry to examine the "ground situation" at Film and Television Institute of India submitted its report.

Can Mumbai's landmark theatres survive?

Can Mumbai's landmark theatres survive?

Rediff.com1 Mar 2019

'If we keep losing such institutions, we will soon become a city and culture of short-term memory.' 'Nothing to remind us of the years gone by and eventually with nothing to remember.'