News for 'National Film Award'

Hema Malini on 'award wapsi' issue: Why should you return it?

Hema Malini on 'award wapsi' issue: Why should you return it?

Rediff.com5 Nov 2015

'It's an honour given to you and shouldn't be given back,' she says.

Will Kartik Aaryan Make Pyaar Ka Punchnama 3?

Will Kartik Aaryan Make Pyaar Ka Punchnama 3?

Rediff.com19 Dec 2022

'We don't want to lose out on its cult value by rushing into something just for the sake of making Part 3.'

The New Girl In Vijay Deverakonda's Life

The New Girl In Vijay Deverakonda's Life

Rediff.com8 May 2023

Vijay Deverakonda is all set to start shooting for his new film, and he has the gorgeous Sreeleela for company!

PHOTOS: President presents Padma awards to 54

PHOTOS: President presents Padma awards to 54

Rediff.com16 Mar 2019

Former cricketer Gautam Gambhir, actor Manoj Bajpayee, mountaineer Bachendri Pal, ISRO scientist Nambi Narayanan and Odisha tea seller D Prakash Rao were among the recipients of the honour.

Suresh Gopi: Melvilasom is a landmark film

Suresh Gopi: Melvilasom is a landmark film

Rediff.com16 May 2011

Suresh Gopi talks about Melvilasom, a movie he will always cherish.

Salman, Spies, Soup, Superheroes on OTT

Salman, Spies, Soup, Superheroes on OTT

Rediff.com12 Jan 2024

Sukanya Verma lists her this week's OTT recommendations.

Oye is a good film

Oye is a good film

Rediff.com6 Jul 2009

Oye is a tragic love story with strong performances from its hero Sidhdharth. Baby Shamili is transformed as a tragic heroine in this film. Debutant director Anand Ranga scores in the first half. Yuvan Shankar Raja's music rocks.

Sathyu's comeback film after 12 years!

Sathyu's comeback film after 12 years!

Rediff.com29 Apr 2010

The internationally acclaimed director is all set to present his latest Kannada film, Ijjodu.

'I would get fever on Fridays'

'I would get fever on Fridays'

Rediff.com13 Dec 2023

'Holding on to superstardom is far more difficult than the struggle to get there.'

Best Tamil film Pasanga heads to China

Best Tamil film Pasanga heads to China

Rediff.com5 Oct 2010

The film has been selected for the '19th China Golden Rooster and Hundred Flowers Film Festival' to be held at Jiangyin City in China from October 11 to 16.

The Best Shashi Kapoor Films

The Best Shashi Kapoor Films

Rediff.com4 Dec 2017

From Awaara to Deewar to Junoon to In Custody, Shashi Kapoor leaves us many movies to love and remember him by.

Pandey brothers, 1st Asians to receive Cannes lifetime award

Pandey brothers, 1st Asians to receive Cannes lifetime award

Rediff.com14 Dec 2017

The brothers, who began their ad journey a decade apart from each other, Piyush in 1979 and Prasoon in 1989, will be the eighth recipient of the award.

Kamal Haasan gets prestigious French honour

Kamal Haasan gets prestigious French honour

Rediff.com22 Aug 2016

Kamal is the second Tamil actor after Sivaji Ganesan to be awarded this honour.

Beware! China, Pakistan's Bangladesh Games

Beware! China, Pakistan's Bangladesh Games

Rediff.com13 Aug 2024

Bangladesh is in turmoil, which is not good news for India, which shares a porous 4000 km border with it. There is a danger of fundamentalism growing there, and India has to move in to reset its ties with the new dispensation before China and Pakistan make capital out of it, alerts Ramesh Menon.

'The hooligans started to take over'

'The hooligans started to take over'

Rediff.com25 Apr 2023

'I grew up in a place that used to be the best city in India: Allahabad.' 'The city has given some of the best writers, politicians and musicians to the country. 'Today, it has gone to the dogs.'

Birju Maharaj: A life dedicated to Kathak

Birju Maharaj: A life dedicated to Kathak

Rediff.com17 Jan 2022

The legendary dancer did not just take Kathak to the world but also passed on his craft to generations of students

Shahid Kapoor: Here Comes The Hotstepper!

Shahid Kapoor: Here Comes The Hotstepper!

Rediff.com30 Jan 2024

After a few heavy-duty parts, the 42 year old is ready to let his hair down and burn the dance floor once again in his upcoming rom-com, Teri Baaton Mein Aisa Uljha Jiya, co-starring Kriti Sanon.

'I reigned as a khalnayak'

'I reigned as a khalnayak'

Rediff.com18 Oct 2023

''Even today, after 63 years, I'm still looking forward to a new release.'

Your FAVOURITE Ashutosh Gowariker Film? VOTE!

Your FAVOURITE Ashutosh Gowariker Film? VOTE!

Rediff.com9 Dec 2019

Sukanya Verma looks at all the movies he's made so far. Tell us your favourite in the poll.

Malayalam actor Kalabhavan Mani passes away

Malayalam actor Kalabhavan Mani passes away

Rediff.com7 Mar 2016

The noted actor was undergoing treatment for liver and kidney diseases.

Vijayakanth: The action hero who took on heavyweights

Vijayakanth: The action hero who took on heavyweights

Rediff.com28 Dec 2023

He will be remembered for mustering the courage to take on former chief ministers and the state's political heavyweights M Karunanidhi and J Jayalalithaa in the political arena on his own terms and also hold his own against them.

'I am not a star's daughter'

'I am not a star's daughter'

Rediff.com23 Nov 2023

'Until I was 25, nobody even knew if I existed.'

'My film should be logical'

'My film should be logical'

Rediff.com16 May 2005

Delhi Crime 3 Update: 'Right now, it's...'

Delhi Crime 3 Update: 'Right now, it's...'

Rediff.com3 Oct 2023

''I don't revisit any of my work once it's complete because I'm very self-critical.' 'I will probably exclaim, "Oh God, such bad acting!"'

'K Balachander was well ahead of his time'

'K Balachander was well ahead of his time'

Rediff.com24 Dec 2014

A tribute to one of Indian cinema's most prolific filmmakers K Balachander, who passed away at the age of 84 on December 23.

'The Universe gives everything to everybody; it is up to you to pick it up'

'The Universe gives everything to everybody; it is up to you to pick it up'

Rediff.com19 Jul 2023

'I did get a couple of offers (in Hindi cinema) but the roles required a doll-like heroine, a glamorous role. I was getting challenging roles in the South and so I stayed here.'

PIX: Anil Kapoor, Dilip Prabhavalkar receive Dinanath Mangeshkar award

PIX: Anil Kapoor, Dilip Prabhavalkar receive Dinanath Mangeshkar award

Rediff.com25 Apr 2015

The 73th edition of the annual awards were recently held in Mumbai.

Why Sameera loves acting in Tamil films

Why Sameera loves acting in Tamil films

Rediff.com16 Feb 2011

The actress talks about her love for Tamil films and her latest, Nadunisai Naigal.

Suparn Verma: Bipasha will win a National Award for Aatma

Suparn Verma: Bipasha will win a National Award for Aatma

Rediff.com19 Mar 2013

Suparn Verma, director of Aatma, which releases this Friday, recounts his cinematic journey, his favourite films and everything in between.

'It took me 19 years to become the actor that I am today'

'It took me 19 years to become the actor that I am today'

Rediff.com14 Aug 2023

'Without ever losing hope, I survived in Mumbai with the hope of becoming a good actor.'

Two award winners clash this weekend

Two award winners clash this weekend

Rediff.com9 Jun 2011

Director T V Chandran's Sankaranum Mohananum and Vaadamalli Alberrt Antoni will fight it out this weekend.

Showtime Review: Nothing Khaas About It

Showtime Review: Nothing Khaas About It

Rediff.com8 Mar 2024

Showtime is watchable but never engrossing, notes Sukanya Verma.

#20YearsOfLagaan: What the cast is up to

#20YearsOfLagaan: What the cast is up to

Rediff.com15 Jun 2021

As we celebrate 20 years of the epic, Namrata Thakker takes a look at the cast and sees what they have been up to since.

The Omicron Threat To India's Movie Biz

The Omicron Threat To India's Movie Biz

Rediff.com18 Dec 2021

The cinema industry is staring at a loss of at least Rs 5,000 crore at the box office over the next six months if Omicron proves to be a spoiler.

Manisha Yadav: I never thought of acting in films

Manisha Yadav: I never thought of acting in films

Rediff.com28 Aug 2013

Model-turned-actress Manisha Yadav talks about her successful start in Tamil cinema.

BLOCKBUSTER Summer Releases Coming Up!

BLOCKBUSTER Summer Releases Coming Up!

Rediff.com2 May 2023

Salman Khan's Kisi Ka Bhai Kisi Ki Jaan has set the ball rolling for a blockbuster summer ahead, in Hindi as well as South releases.

'Golimaar is a typical Puri Jagannath film'

'Golimaar is a typical Puri Jagannath film'

Rediff.com25 May 2010

Priyamani talks about Raavan, her latest Telugu release Golimaar and more.

Indian HOTTIES Who'd WOW the Met Gala

Indian HOTTIES Who'd WOW the Met Gala

Rediff.com21 Sep 2021

Trust these Indian style sensations to pull the right chords at one of the world's greatest fashion galas.

'I want to do films that will set me apart'

'I want to do films that will set me apart'

Rediff.com30 Jul 2014

Harshavardhan Rane tells us more about his upcoming film Maaya which revolves around Extra- Sensory Perception.

The Best Films of Manorama

The Best Films of Manorama

Rediff.com12 Oct 2015

Eight reasons why we've loved Manorama Aachi.