News for 'International Film Festival of India'

Bollywood's High Points of 2022

Bollywood's High Points of 2022

Rediff.com21 Dec 2022

As 2022 readies to bid adieu, Sukanya Verma raises a toast to the 10 high points of the year.

Will these films win an Oscar?

Will these films win an Oscar?

Rediff.com28 Sep 2017

Aseem Chhabra lists the top 10 films at the recent Toronto International Film Festival.

'You Can Feel Buddha's Teaching In Ladakhi Culture'

'You Can Feel Buddha's Teaching In Ladakhi Culture'

Rediff.com17 May 2024

'I have nostalgia for Ladakhi culture, which is common to both Muslims and Buddhists.' 'It is kind of a Buddhist way of life. You are compassionate and nice to each other.' 'You are good human beings.'

Bollywood Releases, Coming Up This March

Bollywood Releases, Coming Up This March

Rediff.com1 Mar 2023

March is going to be an exciting month when it comes to Bollywood releases as it would be a good mix of theatrical and OTT arrivals.

Complaint against Israeli filmmaker over 'Kashmir Files vulgar' remark

Complaint against Israeli filmmaker over 'Kashmir Files vulgar' remark

Rediff.com29 Nov 2022

The Kashmir Files, which polarised opinions following its release in March and went on to become a blockbuster hit, was screened at IFFI on November 22 as part of the Indian panorama section.

Sheryln Chopra gears up for Kamasutra 3D

Sheryln Chopra gears up for Kamasutra 3D

Rediff.com23 Nov 2012

Here's what your favourtie Bollywood celebrities are tweeting.

Holding Back: The first film to win at Best Shorts, California

Holding Back: The first film to win at Best Shorts, California

Rediff.com24 Dec 2015

Director Wilson Lois' Holding Back, a film about a mother of a terminally ill cancer patient, has won international acclaim.

Will give up filmmaking if...: Kashmir Files director Vivek Agnihotri

Will give up filmmaking if...: Kashmir Files director Vivek Agnihotri

Rediff.com29 Nov 2022

The Kashmir Files director Vivek Agnihotri on Tuesday said he will quit filmmaking if intellectuals, including Israeli filmmaker Nadav Lapid, are able to prove that events depicted in his film are false.

DD anchor's goof up at film fest goes viral; channel blames lack of staff

DD anchor's goof up at film fest goes viral; channel blames lack of staff

Rediff.com29 Nov 2014

After a clip featuring portions of a "clueless" live presentation by a Doordarshan anchor on the inauguration day of International Film Festival of India went viral on social media, Prasar Bharati has deputed a senior officer to look into the matter.

Like Deepika's messy bun look in Cannes? VOTE!

Like Deepika's messy bun look in Cannes? VOTE!

Rediff.com18 May 2017

What do you have to say about her beach look? Look at the pictures and VOTE below!

Subhash Ghai honoured in Dubai

Subhash Ghai honoured in Dubai

Rediff.com6 Dec 2004

The director will be honoured at the Dubai International Film Festival.

Something Illegal about Shweta Tripathi!

Something Illegal about Shweta Tripathi!

Rediff.com30 Sep 2017

Illegal is a gritty story about illegal immigrants working in a restaurant in Los Angeles.

When A Country Erases Its Film-makers

When A Country Erases Its Film-makers

Rediff.com5 Apr 2023

'The Iranians are very resilient people. So even when they are throttled, they try their best to survive.'

Relief for Jacqueline Fernandez, can travel abroad without court's prior nod

Relief for Jacqueline Fernandez, can travel abroad without court's prior nod

Rediff.com16 Aug 2023

The court directed her to intimate to it as well as the Enforcement Directorate at least three days before leaving the country instead of taking prior permission.

India's COVID-19 caseload rises to 1,04,66,595 with 16,311 fresh infections

India's COVID-19 caseload rises to 1,04,66,595 with 16,311 fresh infections

Rediff.com11 Jan 2021

The number of people who have recuperated from the disease surged to 1,00,92,909, pushing the national COVID-19 recovery rate to 96.43 per cent, while the case fatality rate was recorded at 1.44 per cent.

The Top 10 Films at Cannes 2015

The Top 10 Films at Cannes 2015

Rediff.com25 May 2015

Gerson da Cunha lists his favourite films from the recently concluded Cannes International Film Festival.

The Illegal review

The Illegal review

Rediff.com24 Mar 2021

The Illegal is a good watch for those who still believe in the American dream in a Make-in-India present, assures Moumita Bhattacharjee.

Meet the Gollapudi Srinivas award winner

Meet the Gollapudi Srinivas award winner

Rediff.com26 Mar 2012

Madhav Ramadasan, director of the much acclaimed Malayalam film Melvialsom talks about his big win.

Malayalam directors allege shabby treatment

Malayalam directors allege shabby treatment

Rediff.com28 Nov 2005

'The festival is supporting only Bollywood and mainstream cinema,' they allege.

Could he be the next Irrfan Khan?

Could he be the next Irrfan Khan?

Rediff.com30 Apr 2012

The actor, who's had over seven of his films screened at various film festivals abroad this year, opens up about his journey in Bollywood so far.

Looking at Moscowin Kaveri

Looking at Moscowin Kaveri

Rediff.com13 Aug 2010

Check out Ravi Varman's directorial venture which is touted as an ode to love.

'IFFI needs more global celebrities'

'IFFI needs more global celebrities'

Rediff.com25 Nov 2005

Culture Minister Jaipal Reddy says IFFI will be as big as Cannes soon.

I&B ministry may regret nixing S Durga screening

I&B ministry may regret nixing S Durga screening

Rediff.com28 Nov 2017

'If the executive is not obeying the judiciary, then it is a Constitutional issue.'

SRK, a rage in Germany

SRK, a rage in Germany

Rediff.com14 Feb 2008

Looking at the Indian platter at the 58th Berlinale International Film Festival.

When Ranveer Singh was heartbroken

When Ranveer Singh was heartbroken

Rediff.com12 Dec 2016

Ranveer-Vaani take Befikre to Dubai.

Spotted: Mani Ratnam, Vikram in Goa

Spotted: Mani Ratnam, Vikram in Goa

Rediff.com17 Jan 2011

Reader Shyam Kurup has sent us some photographs.

'Nobody has made a film on disability and sexuality in India'

'Nobody has made a film on disability and sexuality in India'

Rediff.com17 Sep 2014

'This has never happened. And not to mention the bisexual angle as well. You hope that it'll speak to people because after a while you forget about the disability and you look at the person and that's the point of the film.'

Why There's So Much Global Love For RRR

Why There's So Much Global Love For RRR

Rediff.com10 Jan 2023

Like Slumdog Millionaire, RRR will remain a one-time phenomenon until another big, larger-than-life, Indian film connects with the critics in the West, predicts Aseem Chhabra.

Talvar is a smart film

Talvar is a smart film

Rediff.com18 Sep 2015

'Talvar belongs to Irrfan Khan, who plays the chief investigating officer. With each new film, this very fine actor continues to surprise us and delight us.'

Ravish Kumar's Lonely Journey

Ravish Kumar's Lonely Journey

Rediff.com14 Oct 2022

'We didn't know where the story was going. But I knew I was telling the story of an extremely lonely journalist.'

Does wearing jeans 'corrupt character'?

Does wearing jeans 'corrupt character'?

Rediff.com25 Nov 2010

Filmmaker Subhash Ghai seems to think so and has asked youngsters to give up wearing them.

354 films in 365 days

354 films in 365 days

Rediff.com10 Jan 2018

How many of the 354 films Aseem Chhabra watched in 2017 have you seen?

Filmi fun, live from Goa!

Filmi fun, live from Goa!

Rediff.com1 Dec 2005

Rediff.com movie critic Raja Sen gives readers a ringside view of the action.

From NRI engineer to filmmaker

From NRI engineer to filmmaker

Rediff.com14 Dec 2010

Devakatta on Prasthanam and his future plans.

'Godard is never of the past'

'Godard is never of the past'

Rediff.com18 Sep 2022

'He provokes you intellectually so hard that you really break out of your shell and come up with something creative.' 'He can extract a creation out of you, such is the power of Godard and his films.'

Why is IFFI so iffy?

Why is IFFI so iffy?

Rediff.com15 Dec 2009

No prizes for guessing who killed India's once-prestigious international filmfest that still doles out prizes worth $140,000.

Bollywood stars head to Goa for IFFI

Bollywood stars head to Goa for IFFI

Rediff.com20 Nov 2013

Here's what your favourite Bollywood celebrities are tweeting.

Dada Saheb Phalke award for filmmaker D Ramanaidu

Dada Saheb Phalke award for filmmaker D Ramanaidu

Rediff.com9 Sep 2010

64-year-old Ramanaidu, the legendary and prolific film maker from Andhra Pradesh who has worked with a galaxy of actors, will be presented the honour during the International Film Festival of India to be held in Goa in October, it was announced on Thursday.

Freida Pinto: I love Bollywood

Freida Pinto: I love Bollywood

Rediff.com29 Nov 2010

The actress changes her mind about 'mindless' films.