News for 'Film and Television'

Rocketry's SRK Surprise

Rocketry's SRK Surprise

Rediff.com22 Jun 2022

'That he wanted to be part of this project and that too at a time when he was not signing any new films is a great honour for us.'

Shiv Thakare Wants Your Blessings

Shiv Thakare Wants Your Blessings

Rediff.com19 May 2023

'I will perform every stunt like it is my last.'

Now, new Tamil films on TV

Now, new Tamil films on TV

Rediff.com11 Jun 2003

In a bid to bail itself out, the Tamil film industry and cable operators will float a television channel airing new Tamil films and songs.

Pakistani court stops airing of Indian, foreign films on TV

Pakistani court stops airing of Indian, foreign films on TV

Rediff.com11 Dec 2013

A Pakistani court has stopped the screening of foreign films, serials and television shows, especially Indian content, on the country's TV channels, triggering panic and outrage among exhibitors and viewers.

Penelope Cruz goes bald for Spanish film

Penelope Cruz goes bald for Spanish film

Rediff.com21 Jan 2016

The latest updates from Hollywood.

'A career in the film industry is a phase'

'A career in the film industry is a phase'

Rediff.com7 Mar 2016

Amrita Rao talks about her television debut, co-star Deepti Naval and films.

The Plight Of Food Delivery Boys

The Plight Of Food Delivery Boys

Rediff.com12 Apr 2023

Zwigato urges viewers to think critically about the kind of unethical behaviour that food delivery workers have to put up with on a daily basis because of insensitive customers, observes Chintan Girish Modi.

Gorgeous Bhumi, Seedha Saadha Akshay

Gorgeous Bhumi, Seedha Saadha Akshay

Rediff.com11 Aug 2022

Akshay Kumar invited his friends from the film industry to watch Raksha Bandhan.

Qala Review: Cinematic Beauty

Qala Review: Cinematic Beauty

Rediff.com2 Dec 2022

A film that looks and sounds so gorgeous, must be welcomed, applauds Deepa Gahlot. Qala Review.

Pretty, Pretty Woman Nyrraa Banerji

Pretty, Pretty Woman Nyrraa Banerji

Rediff.com18 May 2023

She loves glamming up.

'Hit films have made life easier'

'Hit films have made life easier'

Rediff.com9 Oct 2012

Filmmaker Imtiaz Ali gets candid about his life so far.

Neelavelicham Review: A Visual Treat

Neelavelicham Review: A Visual Treat

Rediff.com25 May 2023

The lyrical beauty of the songs, the exceptional frames that bind beauty and poetry make Neelavelicham a near-perfect tribute to the legendary writer who marvelled at imperfection and despised grammar as much as he hated his writing being edited, observes Divya Nair.

Oppenheimer Review: Simply Brilliant

Oppenheimer Review: Simply Brilliant

Rediff.com22 Jul 2023

Oppenheimer is a very politically significant film for our time, observes Utkarsh Mishra.

Sarat Kumar's 100th film

Sarat Kumar's 100th film

Rediff.com14 Sep 2005

'Madras Cafe is not a stupid Bollywood film'

'Madras Cafe is not a stupid Bollywood film'

Rediff.com22 Aug 2013

'Everybody who is outraged about the film hasn't even seen it yet. It is absolutely disgusting that people should ask for a ban on art, be it books or films. We have a large population of young, educated people who want to explore new things, stay with the times and then there is a vast section of uneducated people who politicians try to exploit. I think that is what is happening here in the name of Tamil pride,' says television journalist Dibang, who makes his acting debut in Madras Cafe.

Cannes: Meet BOSS LADY Helly Shah

Cannes: Meet BOSS LADY Helly Shah

Rediff.com24 May 2022

It was a busy Monday for television actress Helly Shah, as she unveiled the poster of her debut film, Kaya Palat, at the Cannes Film Festival.

RBNL rebrands its television channel as 'Big Magic Ganga'

RBNL rebrands its television channel as 'Big Magic Ganga'

Rediff.com14 Aug 2014

In its bid to grab eyeballs in the regional space, Big Magic rebrands channel, sets up production unit in Patna

Rare Appeal: Remembering Smita Patil

Rare Appeal: Remembering Smita Patil

Rediff.com13 Dec 2022

Smita has left behind a rich haul of films that showcase her enormous ability to offer us a glimpse into her soul each time she performed a role.

10 Songs That Make Us So Proud Of India

10 Songs That Make Us So Proud Of India

Rediff.com15 Aug 2023

'It's amazing how many different kinds of patriotic songs we have in our country.'

Love Family Dramas? There's So Much To Choose From!

Love Family Dramas? There's So Much To Choose From!

Rediff.com26 Jul 2023

Deepa Gahlot lists 10 popular family shows and films streaming on various platforms.

Saregama to exit film production

Saregama to exit film production

Rediff.com17 Aug 2012

"We will come up with a new brand identity next month and have already assigned one agency for this. It will be a new branding for Saregama, with a more youthful and uncluttered logo. We have chalked out the future road map. While there are plans to enter the television space more aggressively, we are exiting the films business," said Sanjiv Goenka, chairman of the Group.

'I am very scared to be in Bigg Boss'

'I am very scared to be in Bigg Boss'

Rediff.com9 Aug 2022

'It takes a lot of courage to be in that house. It's entertaining for some and horrifying for others.'

'Many bad films become hits'

'Many bad films become hits'

Rediff.com9 Aug 2017

'A lot of fraud films are being made in the name of realistic cinema.'

Alert: PG diplomas in film-making

Alert: PG diplomas in film-making

Rediff.com7 Jul 2004

Alert: PG diplomas in film-making

500 Crore Will Be A Cakewalk For Pathaan

500 Crore Will Be A Cakewalk For Pathaan

Rediff.com6 Feb 2023

The sheer mayhem created in the very first weekend did the trick.

Noida TV channel gets email threatening to 'assassinate' Modi, Adityanath

Noida TV channel gets email threatening to 'assassinate' Modi, Adityanath

Rediff.com6 Apr 2023

The police said they have lodged an FIR and launched an investigation into the matter after a representative of the TV channel, located in Sector 16A Film City, approached them Tuesday evening.

What Are Ranbir, Karan Johar Planning?

What Are Ranbir, Karan Johar Planning?

Rediff.com3 Aug 2022

Akshay promotes Raksha Bandhan... Suhana-Agastya on a dinner date... Alia promotes Darlings...

A Kannada film made by a few techies

A Kannada film made by a few techies

Rediff.com21 Feb 2014

Kannada film Nan Lifeall is the result of hard work put in by a group of like-minded techies who spent their weekends scripting and discussing the subject that they wanted to bring to the big screen.

'Main Shah Rukh Khan Nahi Hoon'

'Main Shah Rukh Khan Nahi Hoon'

Rediff.com2 Feb 2023

'The mohabbat Shah Rukh Khan gives out on screen is very important in today's times.'

'People say the ghosts in my films were not scary'

'People say the ghosts in my films were not scary'

Rediff.com18 Sep 2019

'Films were made on a very low budget, so if there was a small defect, we would let it pass, and audiences often didn't catch those defects.' Shyam Ramsay tells us his 'horror' story.

Can you watch 309 films in a year?

Can you watch 309 films in a year?

Rediff.com23 Jan 2020

On planes, on Netflix, Amazon Prime, Hotstar, Zee5, Hulu, MUBI, Kanopy, film festivals... Aseem Chhabra tell us how he watched 309 films in 365 days.

PIX: Richa Chadha, Swara Bhaskar watch a Punjabi film

PIX: Richa Chadha, Swara Bhaskar watch a Punjabi film

Rediff.com25 Apr 2017

A screening of Punjabi short film, Khoon Aali Chithi was held in Mumbai.

The Movie *Everyone* Turned Up To See!

The Movie *Everyone* Turned Up To See!

Rediff.com27 May 2022

Director Anubhav Sinha's special screening of his new film Anek, starring Ayushmann Khurrana and Andrea Kevichusa, Manoj Pahwa and Kumud Mishra, was a houseful affair!

'Deepika always has criticism for me'

'Deepika always has criticism for me'

Rediff.com7 Oct 2021

'She gives me constructive criticism and makes my work even better.'

'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.'

Delhites..How To Spend The G20 Weekend

Delhites..How To Spend The G20 Weekend

Rediff.com9 Sep 2023

The two obvious best choices are to combine OTT viewing time with some good eating, because Joe, Rishi and Co don't have to be the only ones dining well.

PIX: Deepika, Imran, Vishal Bhardwaj at Mumbai Film Fest

PIX: Deepika, Imran, Vishal Bhardwaj at Mumbai Film Fest

Rediff.com16 Oct 2014

Check out the star arrivals.

Take The Fun Behen-Bhai Quiz

Take The Fun Behen-Bhai Quiz

Rediff.com12 Aug 2022

Take this quiz to test your bhaichara quotient!

Jhalak Dikhlaa Jaa 10: Meet The Contestants

Jhalak Dikhlaa Jaa 10: Meet The Contestants

Rediff.com10 Aug 2022

After being off the air for five years, celebrity dance reality show is all set to return on September 2.

'All of us lie -- small lies, big lies...'

'All of us lie -- small lies, big lies...'

Rediff.com20 Jun 2023

'People go through lifetimes without speaking about what they've gone through as kids.' 'And that colours their entire lives, their choices, their bosses, their friends, their lovers, the way they are with their children.'