News for 'International Film Festival of India'

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.

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.'

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.

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.

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.

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.

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?

All We Imagine As Light Review: Ode To Hope, Humanity And Her

All We Imagine As Light Review: Ode To Hope, Humanity And Her

Rediff.com22 Nov 2024

Payal Kapadia's understanding of what it means to be a woman is as poignant as her authentic portrait of Mumbai's hoi polloi, observes Sukanya Verma.

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.

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.

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.

Kerala: The Puzzled Book Of Questions

Kerala: The Puzzled Book Of Questions

Rediff.com11 Jun 2025

Can a culture survive as a way of life, even as the language and writing at its core, alter with time? Can we be rational and Malayalee or do we have to necessarily be religious and proudly cultural to be Malayalee? asks Shyam G Menon.

Freida Pinto: I love Bollywood

Freida Pinto: I love Bollywood

Rediff.com29 Nov 2010

The actress changes her mind about 'mindless' films.

Ash: Cannes, Locarno, now Toronto!

Ash: Cannes, Locarno, now Toronto!

Rediff.com20 Aug 2003

'Now, Bollywood is being promoted at Cannes'

'Now, Bollywood is being promoted at Cannes'

Rediff.com27 Mar 2007

Director Murali Nair talks about his Cannes win, and how he got into filmmaking.

41 films, 101 awards, but this filmmaker has no takers

41 films, 101 awards, but this filmmaker has no takers

Rediff.com31 May 2016

Hyderabad-based Anshul Sinha is making hard hitting films on important social issues, but there are no takers.

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.'

From Alps To Underwater Vows, Weddings Turn Extravagant & Unique

From Alps To Underwater Vows, Weddings Turn Extravagant & Unique

Rediff.com4 Mar 2025

There's clearly no limit to how dramatic a wedding can be.

Is Village Rockstars the right choice for Oscars? Vote!

Is Village Rockstars the right choice for Oscars? Vote!

Rediff.com23 Sep 2018

'It is a film with a good human concept that would touch people around the world.' 'We are honouring a film that deserves to be at the Oscars.'

'In quest for moksha': Foreigners take dip in Sangam

'In quest for moksha': Foreigners take dip in Sangam

Rediff.com13 Jan 2025

Among a sea of humanity that took the holy dip in the Sangam in their quest for 'moksha' on Monday was a large number of overseas visitors, soaking in the spiritual fervour at the world's largest gathering of humans.

PIX: Irrfan, Tillotama Shome attend Qissa screening

PIX: Irrfan, Tillotama Shome attend Qissa screening

Rediff.com20 Feb 2015

Check out the star arrivals.

The first foreign feature film on the 26/11 attacks

The first foreign feature film on the 26/11 attacks

Rediff.com14 Sep 2015

'The city was never the same after the attack. It was scarred,' says Nicolas Saada whose movie Taj Mahal offers a unique view of the Mumbai attacks.

AMAZING movies coming up!

AMAZING movies coming up!

Rediff.com24 Oct 2018

The jewels to watch out for at MAMI.

What Bips, Ajay did in Goa

What Bips, Ajay did in Goa

Rediff.com2 Dec 2005

MS Sathyu to head jury at IFFI

MS Sathyu to head jury at IFFI

Rediff.com28 Sep 2005

The festival will be held in Goa between November 24 and December 4.

'Nothing honorable about this killing'

'Nothing honorable about this killing'

Rediff.com12 Jan 2024

'Find a name that changes the words honor killing and hopefully it includes the word murder.' 'If you use the words, you are trying to justify the murders.'

Why Konkona Sensharma won't make a masala film

Why Konkona Sensharma won't make a masala film

Rediff.com2 Jun 2017

The actress, who turns feature film director with A Death in the Gunj, discusses the cinema she is comfortable with and why she loves being an outsider.

Kshay: Brilliant piece of work

Kshay: Brilliant piece of work

Rediff.com18 Jun 2012

Kshay has picked up quite a few awards at international film festivals. Yet, it saw a very limited release in India last week. Aseem Chhabra appeals to every filmgoer, who cares for good cinema, to watch this movie and support its kind.

How Kamli came alive onscreen

How Kamli came alive onscreen

Rediff.com30 Nov 2006

Director Sastry talks about his film.

'You Can't Understand Human Beings...'

'You Can't Understand Human Beings...'

Rediff.com1 Jul 2024

'...without looking into yourself.' 'What matters most is human relationships and the human mind.'

'Final scene of Iqbal still moves me'

'Final scene of Iqbal still moves me'

Rediff.com29 Nov 2005

Filmmaker Nagesh Kukonoor speaks his mind post-Iqbal at IFFI.

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.

'Pahalgam attack has a Hamas footprint'

'Pahalgam attack has a Hamas footprint'

Rediff.com28 Apr 2025

'It was inspired by the Hamas attack and was like their attack -- well planned and well executed.'

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.'

'Working in Anniyan was a dream come true'

'Working in Anniyan was a dream come true'

Rediff.com20 Jun 2005

Cinematographer Ravi Varman talks about Anniyan.

'Bhansali is the best director'

'Bhansali is the best director'

Rediff.com27 Nov 2006

Veteran actor Shashi Kapoor is enjoying the film festival in Goa.

Why Ash loves Binodini

Why Ash loves Binodini

Rediff.com20 Oct 2003

"Binodoni is very special to me as it is one of the deepest characters I have essayed till now," Aishwarya says of her character in Chokher Bali.