News for 'National Film Awards'

'72 Hoorain is not a propaganda film'

'72 Hoorain is not a propaganda film'

Rediff.com5 Jul 2023

'People are giving their opinion without watching it which is hurtful. We want people to watch the film first.'

Pushpa 2 Trailer: Allu Arjun Ups The Ante

Pushpa 2 Trailer: Allu Arjun Ups The Ante

Rediff.com18 Nov 2024

Has anyone played an anti-hero you want to hate but also can't stop watching, asks Mayur Sanap.

Kamal Haasan@70: What Makes Him Ulaga Nayagan

Kamal Haasan@70: What Makes Him Ulaga Nayagan

Rediff.com6 Nov 2024

'With passage of time, Kamal did move away from the humdrum of commercial cinema, using it only as a peg to launch a new concept or new technology, as no other actor/film-maker has done in Indian cinema.' N Sathiya Moorthy assesses the career and politics of movie legend Kamal Haasan on his 70th brthday.

'It felt wonderful to win the National Award'

'It felt wonderful to win the National Award'

Rediff.com27 Mar 2015

Director Praveen Sattaru talks about his National Award winning movie Chandamama Kathalu.

The youngest National Award winner for Best Actor

The youngest National Award winner for Best Actor

Rediff.com14 Apr 2018

'I don't know if I am the youngest but I must be the happiest!'

Third National Award for Shobhana?

Third National Award for Shobhana?

Rediff.com29 Nov 2004

The Cult of Mithun Chakraborty

The Cult of Mithun Chakraborty

Rediff.com30 Sep 2024

National-award winning actor, producer, hotelier, ex-politician, cricket team owner, philanthropist, highest tax payer, reality show judge, animal lover and, above all, people's hero -- Mithun Chakraborty -- who has been conferred the Dadasaheb Phalke Award -- is truly a force of nature, notes Sukanya Verma.

'Asli Singham Main Hoon'

'Asli Singham Main Hoon'

Rediff.com14 Oct 2024

Kajol and Kriti Sanon get together to pack a punch in their new film, Do Patti.

The National Awards continue to confound

The National Awards continue to confound

Rediff.com21 Apr 2014

In a year where we can find positives in wins for the great Gulabi Gang documentary and ace cinematographer Rajeev Ravi, the silver lining doesn't seem as wide if our priorities remain as skewed.

After Stree 2, Rajkummar Wants Rs... Cr

After Stree 2, Rajkummar Wants Rs... Cr

Rediff.com4 Nov 2024

'Raj is saying no to numerous offers for monetary reasons, and why not?' Stree 2 is perhaps the biggest blockbuster of all times.'

National Award winner doing jhatkas!

National Award winner doing jhatkas!

Rediff.com15 Jul 2005

'If I don't get it for 12th Fail, there will be another film...'

'If I don't get it for 12th Fail, there will be another film...'

Rediff.com27 Nov 2023

'There can be no bigger compliment than people walking away, carrying the film in their hearts, and thanking you for it.'

The Genius Behind Bollywood's Beautiful Words

The Genius Behind Bollywood's Beautiful Words

Rediff.com17 Aug 2024

As a uniquely multi-hyphenated writer-director-lyricist-author, Gulzar has built a reputation across multiple spheres of film-making and literary creative endeavours. Dinesh Raheja salutes the Master who turns 90 on Sunday.

Dadasaheb Phalke award to be presented to Shashi Kapoor in Mumbai

Dadasaheb Phalke award to be presented to Shashi Kapoor in Mumbai

Rediff.com2 May 2015

His family has conveyed to the Information and Broadcasting Ministry that it will difficult for him to travel to Delhi for the National Awards presentation function due to health reasons.

Uri Director on National Award: It can't get better

Uri Director on National Award: It can't get better

Rediff.com9 Aug 2019

'I am dedicating this award to each and every brave soldier of our country and their families.'

Joker Folie a Deux Review: Lady Gaga Saves A Futile Sequel

Joker Folie a Deux Review: Lady Gaga Saves A Futile Sequel

Rediff.com4 Oct 2024

Despite its attempt at compounding the complexity of Arthur Fleck, watching Joker: Folie Deux is a slog, feels Deepa Gahlot.

'It's not that one wants to do more films'

'It's not that one wants to do more films'

Rediff.com28 Feb 2023

'I don't really miss this world as much when I was away.' 'But when you face the camera, you realise how wonderful this world is too.'

Yes, India Shone At The Oscars, But....

Yes, India Shone At The Oscars, But....

Rediff.com14 Mar 2023

India is shining, although I will argue that it is a temporary acceptance until India once again makes a mega-successful film like RRR or another beautiful, moving, documentary like The Elephant Whisperers, notes Aseem Chhabra.

'Every film is a work of art'

'Every film is a work of art'

Rediff.com14 Sep 2006

Director Kavitha Lankesh talks about her upcoming Tananam Tananam.

'Finally, I've won a National Award'

'Finally, I've won a National Award'

Rediff.com7 Sep 2009

Priyadarshan talks about his big win in an exclusive conversation.

'Just Labelling Me An Actor Isn't Enough'

'Just Labelling Me An Actor Isn't Enough'

Rediff.com26 Oct 2024

'I will be whatever I want to be without you putting any kind of label on me.'

'I Don't Do Intimate Scenes'

'I Don't Do Intimate Scenes'

Rediff.com23 Oct 2024

'There are some things I may not be comfortable about. Explicit things and all that.'

The Path-Breaking '70s Actor You Didn't Know

The Path-Breaking '70s Actor You Didn't Know

Rediff.com16 Sep 2024

Rehana Sultan was all set to be a path-breaker. The time was right. Hindi cinema had emerged from the 1960s musicals era. But somehow, leading film-makers of the time did not believe Rehana had that cachet. It was Zeenat Aman who ended up being the definitive taboo-trasher of the era. Dinesh Raheja salutes the trendsetter of the 1970s, Rehana Sultan.

Ready For Shilpa Shetty's Gangsta Film?

Ready For Shilpa Shetty's Gangsta Film?

Rediff.com24 Mar 2023

What are the stars working on?

Meet National Award winner Salim Kumar

Meet National Award winner Salim Kumar

Rediff.com20 May 2011

Here's all you wanted to know about him.

Tamil Nadu state awards announced

Tamil Nadu state awards announced

Rediff.com13 Feb 2006

Meeting National Award winning lyricist Na Muthukumar

Meeting National Award winning lyricist Na Muthukumar

Rediff.com14 Apr 2015

Noted lyricist Na Muthukuma talks about winning his second consecutive National Award win.

National awards 2015: 'Kangna you are a Queen!'

National awards 2015: 'Kangna you are a Queen!'

Rediff.com24 Mar 2015

A look at the top tweets from your Bollywood celebrities.

Sarfira Struggles To Fly High At Box Office

Sarfira Struggles To Fly High At Box Office

Rediff.com15 Jul 2024

The Hindi version of Hindustani didn't do much either.

'National Award is a fitting tribute to Kanche'

'National Award is a fitting tribute to Kanche'

Rediff.com4 Apr 2016

'Though Kanche is set in pre-independence period, nothing much has changed. Bigotry and hatred are increasing but love always prevails, making things better.' National award winning filmmaker Krish talks about his film.

'The National Award is my biggest achievement'

'The National Award is my biggest achievement'

Rediff.com7 Sep 2009

Kannada actress Uma Shree talks about winning her first National Award for Gulabi Talkies.

'I was attacked for being anti-national'

'I was attacked for being anti-national'

Rediff.com12 Oct 2023

'What the film shows is an India, which was headed in a completely different direction than where we are headed.'

Shaji N Karun to shoot MF Husain's film

Shaji N Karun to shoot MF Husain's film

Rediff.com12 Oct 2010

The cinematographer-turned-director has quite two projects lined up.

'The National Award was a surprise'

'The National Award was a surprise'

Rediff.com23 May 2011

Debutant director Salim Ahmed won four major honours in the 58th National Awards.

'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.'

10 Anil Kapoor Must Watch Films On OTT

10 Anil Kapoor Must Watch Films On OTT

Rediff.com20 Jul 2023

As we enjoy his thrilling The Night Manager series, Deepa Gahlot looks at 10 Anil Kapoor films on OTT that shows off his versatility and star power.

'I Don't Like To Play Characters Which Demean Women'

'I Don't Like To Play Characters Which Demean Women'

Rediff.com12 Aug 2024

'I've been a villain, I've been a champ, I've been a superhero, I've been a zero, I've been a rejected fan, and I've been a very, very resilient lover.'

MeToo in Mollywood: Mohanlal breaks silence, says he can't...

MeToo in Mollywood: Mohanlal breaks silence, says he can't...

Rediff.com31 Aug 2024

Top actor Mohanlal on Saturday broke his silence over the shocking revelations in the Justice Hema Committee report which has shaken the Malayalam film industry, and said the entire industry is answerable to the questions raised but the actors' association is targeted and blamed for everything.

Nushrratt Lets Her Eyes Do The Talking

Nushrratt Lets Her Eyes Do The Talking

Rediff.com27 Jun 2024

Radhikka promotes her film... Saiyami goes traditional... Aahana shares a memory...

'I never expected the National Award'

'I never expected the National Award'

Rediff.com21 Jun 2011

Saranya Ponvannan on winning the national award.