News for 'National Film Award'

Katrina-Vicky Go On A Movie Date

Katrina-Vicky Go On A Movie Date

Rediff.com11 Jan 2024

Two days before Sriram Raghavan's thriller Merry Christmas hits theatres, the makers held a screening for the film industry.

Meet The *Real* Stars Of Sholay

Meet The *Real* Stars Of Sholay

Rediff.com21 Aug 2024

Salim-Javed became the first Hindi film writers who could be considered brands, and they are still boldface names, celebrities in their own right, chronicles Dinesh Raheja.

Mohammed Rafi's Voice Remains Eternal

Mohammed Rafi's Voice Remains Eternal

Rediff.com31 Jul 2024

Forty four years after Mohammed Rafi's untimely demise on July 31, 1980, at the young age of 55, the singer's work continues to enjoy a musical afterlife on radio, television and modern streaming channels.

Bollywood's TOP Gangster Films

Bollywood's TOP Gangster Films

Rediff.com17 Mar 2021

Sanjay Gupta's Mumbai Saga and Ram Gopal Varma's DCompany are all set to release this week, and add to the gangster movies made in Bollywood.

'Nitin Desai was the best at what he did'

'Nitin Desai was the best at what he did'

Rediff.com2 Aug 2023

'Always smiling, creative, problem solver, ambitious and a man who walked ahead of an Industry.'

'The focus now has to be on promoting Visaranai'

'The focus now has to be on promoting Visaranai'

Rediff.com23 Sep 2016

'Police brutality and lock-up deaths have been relevant forever. I believe this is why the film has appealed to everybody. We can all relate to the subject. We read about it every day. It is this harsh truth, this reality in society that has struck a chord with the people.' Filmmaker Vetrimaaran gets ready for the big Oscar race.

Look Who Modi Met!

Look Who Modi Met!

Rediff.com5 Mar 2024

Prime Minister Narendra Modi met up with legendary actress Vyjayanthimala in Chennai, and shared pictures of their meeting.

Saina Nehwal's life on celluloid!

Saina Nehwal's life on celluloid!

Rediff.com17 Dec 2015

'Taare Zameen Par' director Amole Gupte will be making a biopic on the world's leading badminton player Saina Nehwal, the shooting for which will begin next year.

Ready For The Tribe?

Ready For The Tribe?

Rediff.com4 Oct 2024

From Vijay saving the day yet again to Vikramaditya Motwane's latest offering, here's everything you can watch on OTT this week.

'Film-makers have forgotten the real India'

'Film-makers have forgotten the real India'

Rediff.com1 Sep 2022

'The real India lives in the villages where everyone is trying to improve the other.'

10 facts you should know about Lata Mangeshkar

10 facts you should know about Lata Mangeshkar

Rediff.com28 Sep 2016

The legendary singer turns 87 today!

'Bodies lay strewn in Jallianwala Bagh for weeks'

'Bodies lay strewn in Jallianwala Bagh for weeks'

Rediff.com28 Aug 2023

'A lot of what you see on screen, particularly the night of the massacre, is pretty close to what really happened as it is based on survivor stories.'

It's Keerthy, not Kiara, in Mahesh Babu's new film

It's Keerthy, not Kiara, in Mahesh Babu's new film

Rediff.com10 Jun 2020

'This film needs an actress. not a glamour prop.'

'This award is special as it's my first Best Actor award'

'This award is special as it's my first Best Actor award'

Rediff.com8 Sep 2009

National Award winner Prakash Raj talks about his first Best Actor win.

'She Was Surely Among The Toppers'

'She Was Surely Among The Toppers'

Rediff.com30 Sep 2024

'Though a foreigner on campus, she carried herself with confidence.'

What if Love Aaj Kal was Elastic; Jab We Met was Train?

What if Love Aaj Kal was Elastic; Jab We Met was Train?

Rediff.com23 Sep 2015

A lowdown on what's happening in Bollywood.

Rekha, Through The Years

Rekha, Through The Years

Rediff.com10 Oct 2023

We flip through our archives and pick some of the best Rekha images through the years.

Kriti Sanon announces her next film

Kriti Sanon announces her next film

Rediff.com30 Aug 2019

Mimi will be directed by Kriti's Luka Chuppi director, Laxman Utekar.

Veteran Marathi actress-filmmaker Smita Talwalkar passes away

Veteran Marathi actress-filmmaker Smita Talwalkar passes away

Rediff.com6 Aug 2014

The actress-producer, 59, was being treated for cancer.

Deepika Shows Off Her Baby Bump

Deepika Shows Off Her Baby Bump

Rediff.com20 Jun 2024

"Just three months more," says mom-to-be Deepika Padukone in a witty reply when asked if she is still in her character of a pregnant woman from her coming film Kalki 2898 AD.

Riteish Deshmukh launches Marathi Filmfare awards

Riteish Deshmukh launches Marathi Filmfare awards

Rediff.com29 Oct 2015

A look at the top tweets from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.

2022 Flashback...Alia, Lata, Deepika...

2022 Flashback...Alia, Lata, Deepika...

Rediff.com28 Dec 2022

Bollywood 2022: An A To E Recap.

After protests, Mumbai film festival drops Pak film

After protests, Mumbai film festival drops Pak film

Rediff.com17 Oct 2016

Indo-Pak tensions cast its shadow on the Mumbai International Film Festival with organisers on Monday dropping Pakistani film "Jago Hua Savera" in its retrospective section amid threats of protests at its screening.

The Gorgeous Girl Who...

The Gorgeous Girl Who...

Rediff.com11 Jan 2024

According to Andrea Jeremiah's Insta, she is a 'magical caffeinated unicorn who acts and sings for a living.'

That Wonder Woman Called Waheeda Rehman

That Wonder Woman Called Waheeda Rehman

Rediff.com27 Sep 2023

The luminous Waheeda Rehman will be honoured with the Dadasaheb Phalke Award this year,

Why Akshay Kumar's National Award win feels like a joke

Why Akshay Kumar's National Award win feels like a joke

Rediff.com11 Apr 2017

Sukanya Verma's super filmy week was high on emotions.

The Tribe Is Glamorous But Brutal

The Tribe Is Glamorous But Brutal

Rediff.com8 Oct 2024

The Kardashians serve as a blueprint for The Tribe's own journey, observes Shristi Sahoo.

What Kangana said after getting BJP ticket

What Kangana said after getting BJP ticket

Rediff.com25 Mar 2024

While Ranaut will contest on a ticket for the BJP from Himachal Pradesh's Mandi constituency, her birthplace, Govil has been fielded by the party from the Meerut Lok Sabha seat.

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.

'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.'

I'm a cobra, one bite is enough: Mithun Chakraborty joins BJP

I'm a cobra, one bite is enough: Mithun Chakraborty joins BJP

Rediff.com7 Mar 2021

Amid huge cheers from supporters, Chakraborty, borrowing a dialogue from one of his films, said, "Ami joldhorao noi, bele borao noi... ami ekta cobra, ek chobol-ei chobi (Don't mistake me for a harmless snake, I am a cobra, can kill people in one bite)," he said.

Kerala Supports Mammootty Against Online Harassment

Kerala Supports Mammootty Against Online Harassment

Rediff.com15 May 2024

Politicians from the Left and the Congress party in Kerala have rallied behind Malayalam superstar Mammootty, who is facing online harassment from certain right wing sympathisers in connection with his 2022 film, Puzhu.

How Pregnant Yami Shot For Article 370

How Pregnant Yami Shot For Article 370

Rediff.com9 Feb 2024

'This felt surreal because the baby was also a part of it. Some of the inspiration also came from how I saw my mother work her way through. We Indian women are stronger than we give ourselves credit for.'

All you need to know about India's Oscar pick: Visaranai

All you need to know about India's Oscar pick: Visaranai

Rediff.com23 Sep 2016

This film is creating waves. We tell you why.

Award winning teen actor can't watch his film

Award winning teen actor can't watch his film

Rediff.com5 Feb 2010

Shams Patel, the winner of the National award as best child artist for his role in Thanks Maa, would not be able to watch it in a theatre as the movie has been awarded 'A' certificate by the Censor Board.

'Playing tipsy is difficult to enact'

'Playing tipsy is difficult to enact'

Rediff.com8 Mar 2024

'Bahut mazaa aaya tha doing Agneepath. When you are working with good actors, it enriches your acting.' 'Amitabhji and I had done Shahenshah before, but that was a fun film.'

'We just have to give them a good film and they will give you the numbers'

'We just have to give them a good film and they will give you the numbers'

Rediff.com16 Dec 2022

'Every film cannot do a business of Rs 200 crore.'

Kangana's New Role: 'Mandi Ki Sansad'

Kangana's New Role: 'Mandi Ki Sansad'

Rediff.com5 Jun 2024

On Tuesday, when trends indicated she was going to win her election, the four-time National Award winner said, 'Heartfelt gratitude to all the people of Mandi for this love and trust... This victory belongs to all of you, this is the victory of your trust in Prime Minister Modi and the BJP, this is the victory of Sanatan and in the honour of Mandi.'

What Are Kriti-Pulkit Celebrating?!

What Are Kriti-Pulkit Celebrating?!

Rediff.com18 Oct 2023

Producers Farhan Akhtar and Ritesh Sidhwani hosted a success party for Fukrey 3 in Mumbai.

Kavitha Lankesh: Avva is not a failure

Kavitha Lankesh: Avva is not a failure

Rediff.com6 Mar 2008

Vibrant diretcor of Kannada films, Kavitha Lankesh talks about her recent film Avva, which is based on another of her father's novel, Mussanjeya Katha Prasanga.