News for 'Indian Filmmaker'

Jawan Review: SRK Shows Who's Baap!

Jawan Review: SRK Shows Who's Baap!

Rediff.com7 Sep 2023

Jawan springs a real surprise when it boldly and directly points fingers at the ineffective government and appeals to recognise the power of the finger and vote. Six months before the next general Indian election, this is no coincidence, observes Sukanya Verma.

Massive row erupts over Israeli director's remark on 'Kashmir Files'

Massive row erupts over Israeli director's remark on 'Kashmir Files'

Rediff.com29 Nov 2022

As controversy grew, BJP leaders, actors also joined the discourse against him.

'Comedy is really hard'

'Comedy is really hard'

Rediff.com25 Aug 2008

British-Indian filmmaker Bharat Nalluri talks about his new film, Miss Pettigrew Lives for a Day.

Hmm! So That's What Mrunal Does When She's On Vacation

Hmm! So That's What Mrunal Does When She's On Vacation

Rediff.com21 Dec 2022

It's the holiday season and Bollywood's got the memo!

How Netflix Finally Got It Right In India

How Netflix Finally Got It Right In India

Rediff.com20 Sep 2023

Its success script: Investing more in local content ecosystem; growing its partnership footprint.

From Ambanis to Tim Cook, Who's Who At Modi Dinner

From Ambanis to Tim Cook, Who's Who At Modi Dinner

Rediff.com23 Jun 2023

Indian billionaires Mukesh Ambani and Anand Mahindra, Apple CEO Tim Cook and corporate leader Indira Nooyi were among the guests. CEOs of Google, Microsoft and Adobe -- Sunder Pichai, Satya Nadella and Shantanu Narayen -- also attended the event.

Lisa Ray's lesbian act!

Lisa Ray's lesbian act!

Rediff.com20 Nov 2008

The lovely actress will be seen in Shamin Sharif's A World Unseen and I Can't Think Straight, releasing in November.

Delhi HC recognises Satyajit Ray's copyright in Nayak film screenplay

Delhi HC recognises Satyajit Ray's copyright in Nayak film screenplay

Rediff.com23 May 2023

The court said being the author, Ray was the first owner of the copyright to the screenplay and the right to novelise it is also vested in him.

No point in protesting against 'Pathaan' after...: MP Home Minister

No point in protesting against 'Pathaan' after...: MP Home Minister

Rediff.com26 Jan 2023

'I believe all rectifications have been made in it (film). The Censor Board has made corrections. Controversial words have been removed. So, I don't see any point in protesting now'

Vidhu Vinod comes to Dekh Indian Circus' rescue

Vidhu Vinod comes to Dekh Indian Circus' rescue

Rediff.com14 Jun 2012

Vidhu Vinod Chopra has agreed to support the film in every way possible.

'Just the beginning': Politicians hail India's double glory at Oscars

'Just the beginning': Politicians hail India's double glory at Oscars

Rediff.com13 Mar 2023

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said the country is proud and elated with "Naatu Naatu" winning an Oscar and hailed the song as one that will be remembered for years to come.

India's first Oscar winner Bhanu Athaiya passes away

India's first Oscar winner Bhanu Athaiya passes away

Rediff.com16 Oct 2020

Athaiya, who won an Oscar for her work in the 1983 film Gandhi, passed away peacefully in her sleep, her daughter Radhika Gupta told PTI.

Our Biopics Are Bad, But There's Hope

Our Biopics Are Bad, But There's Hope

Rediff.com13 Oct 2023

I do have a dream biopic. It has as its subject Renu Saluja, the cosmically gifted editor, with a special focus on the Vidhu Vinod Chopra-Saluja-Sudhir Mishra love story, says Sreehari Nair.

'Hate gets called out': Congress on Kashmir Files row

'Hate gets called out': Congress on Kashmir Files row

Rediff.com29 Nov 2022

'In a bid to polarise the people of India, the BJP govt went all out in promoting the movie, resulting in a huge embarrassment for India on the international scale'

5 Indians in WEF's Young Global Leaders list

5 Indians in WEF's Young Global Leaders list

Rediff.com11 Mar 2020

Byju Classes' founder Byju Raveendran, Zomato co-founder Gaurav Gupta, CEO of Antara Senior Living, Tara Singh Vachani, Vinati Organics' MD & CEO Vinati Mutreja and Swapan Mehra, CEO of Iora Ecological Solutions are among 115 young leaders.

You should be ashamed: Israeli envoy to IFFI jury head

You should be ashamed: Israeli envoy to IFFI jury head

Rediff.com29 Nov 2022

The Israeli envoy said Nadav Lapid has abused the Indian invitation to chair the panel of judges at IFFI Goa, as well as, the trust bestowed on him.

'Shah Rukh bahut sharif aadmi hai'

'Shah Rukh bahut sharif aadmi hai'

Rediff.com18 Oct 2005

Indian scientists develop low-cost COVID-19 test, Feluda

Indian scientists develop low-cost COVID-19 test, Feluda

Rediff.com22 Apr 2020

Named after 'Feluda', the detective character in legendary filmmaker Satyajit Ray's stories, the test has been developed by Debojyoti Chakraborty and Souvik Maiti as a simpler way of detecting SARS-coV2 presence in clinical samples, IGIB Director Anurag Agarwal said.

West Indian cinema's unknown Indian roots

West Indian cinema's unknown Indian roots

Rediff.com6 Jan 2005

Mickey Nivelli, an Indian expat better known as Harbance Kumar, is often credited with pioneering the art of filmmaking in the Caribbean.

Shah Rukh's inner world

Shah Rukh's inner world

Rediff.com17 Oct 2005

SRK, Anushka, Taapsee elated with BCCI's landmark pay ruling

SRK, Anushka, Taapsee elated with BCCI's landmark pay ruling

Rediff.com28 Oct 2022

Taking to Instagram Stories, Anushka shared the screenshot of BCCI secretary Jay Shah's tweet and reacted to the post with three clapping emojis. The actor is set to play former pacer Jhulan Goswami in the upcoming film "Chakda Xpress".

Indians sweep Commonwealth awards

Indians sweep Commonwealth awards

Rediff.com29 Nov 2004

Aamir Khan should not hurt religious sentiments: MP's Narottam Mishra

Aamir Khan should not hurt religious sentiments: MP's Narottam Mishra

Rediff.com12 Oct 2022

Madhya Pradesh Home Minister and Bharatiya Janata Party leader Narottam Mishra on Wednesday said actor Aamir Khan should stay away from advertisements and acts which hurt religious sentiments after a bank commercial featuring Khan and actor Kiara Advani faced criticism from sections of netizens.

So, What Was It About Naatu Naatu?

So, What Was It About Naatu Naatu?

Rediff.com14 Mar 2023

RRR threw a lifeline, or so it seemed -- to a world that was down in the dumps. Keeravani and his Naatu Naatu just happened to be in the right place at the right time, notes Saibal Chatterjee.

Writing With Fire: Only Indian Film In The Oscar Race

Writing With Fire: Only Indian Film In The Oscar Race

Rediff.com18 Feb 2022

'This is a film that speaks to the spirit of women who have been cast into the bottom of India's social hierarchy, and how they have navigated their way to redefine the meaning of power.'

Suparn Verma on Indian politics

Suparn Verma on Indian politics

Rediff.com4 Apr 2012

How do Indians react to the political soap operas enacted daily on television screens? Filmmaker Suparn Verma likes to believe he's politically challenged, but in the last two decades, even he has picked up a thing or two about the Indian political system.

Has Bollywood Lost The Plot?

Has Bollywood Lost The Plot?

Rediff.com3 Nov 2022

If in the current streaming age, audiences can watch the originals, why would they spend their money on second-hand content? Is it possible that mainstream Hindi filmmakers have lost the pulse of their audience, asks Deepa Gahlot.

What happens when school students turn filmmakers!

What happens when school students turn filmmakers!

Rediff.com2 Oct 2011

Technology, creativity and team work are encouraging students from underserved communities to express themselves through short films.

What happens when school students turn filmmakers!

What happens when school students turn filmmakers!

Rediff.com30 Sep 2011

Technology, creativity and team work are encouraging students from underserved communities to express themselves through short films.

What happens when school students turn filmmakers!

What happens when school students turn filmmakers!

Rediff.com30 Sep 2011

Technology, creativity and team work are encouraging students from underserved communities to express themselves through short films.

Film festival sparks row at Odisha varsity, two movies dropped from line up

Film festival sparks row at Odisha varsity, two movies dropped from line up

Rediff.com4 Mar 2023

The Ray-helmed film was screened on Friday, despite the initial objections, but two other movies - Gay India Matrimony and Had Anhad were removed from the list by the university, reportedly at the insistence of a right-wing group.

Yoga Day: Modi to lead a session at UN headquarters

Yoga Day: Modi to lead a session at UN headquarters

Rediff.com16 Jun 2023

In a historic commemoration, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will lead a yoga session for the first time at United Nations Headquarters in New York on the 9th International Day of Yoga to be celebrated on June 21.

PIX: Scarlett, Amy, Mira Nair on the red carpet at TIFF 2016

PIX: Scarlett, Amy, Mira Nair on the red carpet at TIFF 2016

Rediff.com12 Sep 2016

A look at the star arrivals!

Indian films wow New York

Indian films wow New York

Rediff.com30 May 2012

Dekh Indian Circus and Gattu impress and pick up awards at the New York Indian Film Festival.

Adoor Gopalakrishnan: The 10 Greatest Indian Films

Adoor Gopalakrishnan: The 10 Greatest Indian Films

Rediff.com6 May 2013

As Indian cinema turns 100, Adoor Gopalakrishnan, one of India's greatest directors, lists some of his personal favourites.

Andhaa Kanoon Director T Rama Rao Passes Away

Andhaa Kanoon Director T Rama Rao Passes Away

Rediff.com20 Apr 2022

T Rama Rao directed almost 70 movies between 1966, when he was a young man of 28, to 2000 when he turned 62.

What are Shilpa, Ranveer, Athiya up to?

What are Shilpa, Ranveer, Athiya up to?

Rediff.com2 Apr 2018

Just what do actors *do* the whole day?

Chalte Chalte, MPDKH among Top 15

Chalte Chalte, MPDKH among Top 15

Rediff.com8 Jul 2003

'Filmmakers have not flooded me with the kind of roles I want to do'

'Filmmakers have not flooded me with the kind of roles I want to do'

Rediff.com11 Jun 2015

'During the Queen shoot, I was pretty depressed. I thought I had done a crap job and no one would notice me.' Lisa Haydon opens up.