News for 'International Film Festival of India'

'We Lost So Many Things In This War'

'We Lost So Many Things In This War'

Rediff.com9 Oct 2024

'The war ended in 2009 and I believe the new generation of Tamils don't know what was going on there.' 'I felt it was my duty to tell our story.' 'Since 2009, it seems like we are sleeping.'

'One film out of X number of films works and...'

'One film out of X number of films works and...'

Rediff.com7 Aug 2023

'...you start running after the star.' 'If the star says yes to the film, the ecosystem supports it.' 'The biggest cog in the wheel of the ecosystem is the audience and we forget that.'

'A film like ours is important for an Indian audience'

'A film like ours is important for an Indian audience'

Rediff.com10 Oct 2018

'China is monitoring films like ours and making sure it doesn't get a platform.'

Beautiful Stories From All Over India

Beautiful Stories From All Over India

Rediff.com17 Nov 2023

Imaad Shah's Tuesday's Women, Haoban Paban Kumar's Iron Women of Manipur, Shivam Singh Rajput's Ladakh 470 and Samman Roy's The Exile are among 10 titles to watch out for at the 17th edition of the Film Bazaar.

It's India all the way at Berlinale 2010

It's India all the way at Berlinale 2010

Rediff.com18 Feb 2010

The festival features nine Indian films in its main programmes for the first time.

Malayalam cinema dominates Indian Panorama

Malayalam cinema dominates Indian Panorama

Rediff.com22 Nov 2006

All the latest buzz from cinema down South.

Karisma's daughter makes a film

Karisma's daughter makes a film

Rediff.com30 Oct 2015

Say hello to Bollywood's new talent Samiera, Ibrahim and Kaveri!

'I won't make a typical Bollywood film'

'I won't make a typical Bollywood film'

Rediff.com23 Sep 2015

National award winner Chaitanya Tamhane tells us the story behind his film, Court.

PIX: Rajinikanth rubs shoulders with Amitabh Bachchan

PIX: Rajinikanth rubs shoulders with Amitabh Bachchan

Rediff.com21 Nov 2019

The 50th edition of the International Film Festival of India (IFFI) kicked off in Panaji, Goa, on a grand scale.

Laapataa Ladies Trailer: Kiran-Aamir Give Us A Treat

Laapataa Ladies Trailer: Kiran-Aamir Give Us A Treat

Rediff.com24 Jan 2024

Is this a shot at patriarchy under the classic tale of mistaken identities? Or a humorous coming-of-age feminist tale as seen in last year's Barbie, wonders Mayur Sanap.

What's Sonal Doing In Sri Lanka?

What's Sonal Doing In Sri Lanka?

Rediff.com18 Jan 2023

Just where are the stars travelling? We find out.

'He Was The Most Complete Human Being I Know'

'He Was The Most Complete Human Being I Know'

Rediff.com17 Sep 2024

'Outside the house, he was this iconic deified figure.' 'Inside, he was a sorted-out, genial householder, always ready to lend a patient ear to our problems.'

'An Actor At The Top Of His Game'

'An Actor At The Top Of His Game'

Rediff.com2 Sep 2024

'At his wedding with Patralekha, I officiated as the groom's father as Raj has lost both parents, and that's the relationship we share today.'

Varun Makes Politicians Do Nach Punjaban

Varun Makes Politicians Do Nach Punjaban

Rediff.com21 Nov 2022

The International Film Festival of India kicked off in style on November 20 in Goa.

2024: 10 Places To Visit In India

2024: 10 Places To Visit In India

Rediff.com8 Jan 2024

India offers travel adventures no other country can offer.

Giriraj Singh's 'thumka' remark on Mamata sparks row

Giriraj Singh's 'thumka' remark on Mamata sparks row

Rediff.com7 Dec 2023

Several leaders of the TMC slammed the rural development minister for his comments on the chief minister attending the Kolkata International Film Festival.

'It's Not Sexualised Nudity'

'It's Not Sexualised Nudity'

Rediff.com16 Oct 2024

'I made it very clear even at the casting process that there was going to be a lot of nudity.' 'And I wanted to be sure that it would be done with ease.'

'There Was Something Beautiful About The Two People'

'There Was Something Beautiful About The Two People'

Rediff.com21 May 2025

'In a world which is full of categories, hatred and ideologies, there was this basic decency.'

Lots Of OTT Goodies To Watch, Guys!

Lots Of OTT Goodies To Watch, Guys!

Rediff.com13 Dec 2024

Literary adaptations, whistleblower pursuits, kidnapped Santas and South India's biggest stars, Sukanya Verma lists them all on OTT this week.

Jaipur Lit Fest: Words Against War

Jaipur Lit Fest: Words Against War

Rediff.com28 Jan 2025

'Our fractured world has been embroiled in wars and hatred, and many sessions reflect these concerns.'

Is Jallikattu the right choice for the Oscars?

Is Jallikattu the right choice for the Oscars?

Rediff.com26 Nov 2020

'I believe FFI has made a mistake,' notes Aseem Chhabra.

The Movies that COULD HAVE been India's Oscar entry

The Movies that COULD HAVE been India's Oscar entry

Rediff.com24 Sep 2013

A look at the other contenders that were passed over for The Good Road this year.

In Mumbai, Mamata ties rakhi to Amitabh, Uddhav

In Mumbai, Mamata ties rakhi to Amitabh, Uddhav

Rediff.com30 Aug 2023

Soon after her arrival at the Mumbai airport for attending the two-day meeting of the Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA) on August 31 and September 1, Banerjee drove to Bachchan's residence 'Jalsa' in suburban Juhu.

Just How Did The Class Of 2024 Fare?

Just How Did The Class Of 2024 Fare?

Rediff.com10 Dec 2024

It was a hit and miss for some but each one of them revelled in the opportunity to showcase their talent.

Dhanush, Nawaz, Tillotama head to Cannes

Dhanush, Nawaz, Tillotama head to Cannes

Rediff.com29 Apr 2018

The legendary film festival has a strong Indian flavour this year.

US film circle buys Adoor film

US film circle buys Adoor film

Rediff.com7 Mar 2003

Nushrratt, Sara, Madhuri, Shahid at IFFI

Nushrratt, Sara, Madhuri, Shahid at IFFI

Rediff.com21 Nov 2023

Stars arrive for the opening ceremony of the 54th edition of International Film Festival of India.

When Anil Kapoor Dared To Dream Big

When Anil Kapoor Dared To Dream Big

Rediff.com1 Oct 2023

Anil Kapoor goes back in time and remembers his journey into the movies.

Class and Crime in India in Zurich's Top 10 Films

Class and Crime in India in Zurich's Top 10 Films

Rediff.com8 Oct 2014

Kanu Behl's Titli is one of the best films from India in recent years, says Aseem Chhabra from the Zurich film festival.

Koozhangal At The Oscars: 'Years of effort paying off'

Koozhangal At The Oscars: 'Years of effort paying off'

Rediff.com25 Oct 2021

'We didn't expect the film to be recognised at this level; we focused on making an honest and simple film.' 'We didn't have any expectations even like being appreciated at festivals.'

2018's TOP 15 Indian films

2018's TOP 15 Indian films

Rediff.com28 Dec 2018

Aseem Chhabra looks at the year's best Non-Hindi Indian movies.

The BEST Indian Films of 2021

The BEST Indian Films of 2021

Rediff.com29 Dec 2021

Aseem Chhabra lists his favourite Indian films of 2021.

Yami Gautam Is Lost In Goa

Yami Gautam Is Lost In Goa

Rediff.com24 Nov 2022

The ongoing International Film Festival of India hosted a screening of Yami Gautam's latest film Lost.

'Before Rajiv Gandhi's Murder, No One Knew Suicide Bombers'

'Before Rajiv Gandhi's Murder, No One Knew Suicide Bombers'

Rediff.com15 Jul 2025

'The LTTE were the pioneers of that.'

Konkani film Nachom-ia Kumpasar enters Oscar race!

Konkani film Nachom-ia Kumpasar enters Oscar race!

Rediff.com16 Dec 2015

The producers of Nachom-ia Kumpasar sent their entry to the Oscars privately in two categories -- Best Foreign Film and Best Background Score.

'Love Marriage Was Taboo'

'Love Marriage Was Taboo'

Rediff.com19 Mar 2025

'I have always looked at people and said, 'You just have to accept. You just have to love. You just have to let this person be and the trouble would be less.' 'But we keep complicating things, and that is the tragedy -- our desire not to understand.'

The AMAZING Life of Kartik Aaryan

The AMAZING Life of Kartik Aaryan

Rediff.com22 Nov 2021

As the actor turns 31 on November 22, Namrata Thakker takes a look at his wonderful life through his Instagram feed.

FIRST LOOK: Mallika Sherawat at Cannes

FIRST LOOK: Mallika Sherawat at Cannes

Rediff.com18 May 2012

The actress, who's shifted base back to India, was at the NFDC pavillion at Cannes.