News for 'National Film Awards'

'This Is For Every Native Kid Who Has A Dream'

'This Is For Every Native Kid Who Has A Dream'

Rediff.com8 Jan 2024

Lily Gladstone picked up the Best Female Actor- Motion Picture award at the Golden Globes for her performance in Martin Scorsese's Killers of The Flower Moon.

'I can feel Irrfan's presence'

'I can feel Irrfan's presence'

Rediff.com29 Apr 2024

'My respect for Irrfan has grown 100 times now when he is no longer with us.'

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.'

The Best Political Biopic? VOTE!

The Best Political Biopic? VOTE!

Rediff.com29 Jan 2024

Deepa Gahlot lists Hindi biopics about Indian political leaders: Some worked, some did not, but they managed to avoid controversy.

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.

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 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.

The Kriti Sanon Mark Sheet: See How Much She Scored!

The Kriti Sanon Mark Sheet: See How Much She Scored!

Rediff.com4 Apr 2024

Sukanya Verma looks at how the 33 year old has fared in her decade-long career.

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.

Vijay Sethupathi Has Butterflies In His Stomach

Vijay Sethupathi Has Butterflies In His Stomach

Rediff.com22 Nov 2023

'So many butterflies when the movie is released and so much tension. And that is for each and every film.' 'It never changes.'

The '90s Bollywood Heroines Are Back!

The '90s Bollywood Heroines Are Back!

Rediff.com24 Jan 2024

The OTT boom has proved a boon for a lot of hibernating '90s beauties as they rediscover themselves in exciting new avatars.

Isn't Kriti Drop-Dead Gorgeous?

Isn't Kriti Drop-Dead Gorgeous?

Rediff.com19 Oct 2023

One wonders how it is possible for National Award winner Kriti Sanon to look as fresh as a daisy 24/7?

The Actress Who Caught Mrinal Sen's Eye

The Actress Who Caught Mrinal Sen's Eye

Rediff.com1 Feb 2024

Mamata Shankar remembers the amazing actor Sreela Majumdar, who passed into the ages last week.

Why Manthan Is A Must Watch

Why Manthan Is A Must Watch

Rediff.com9 May 2024

Nearly half a century later, Shyam Benegal's Manthan will be showcased in restored print at this year's Cannes Film Festival. It still serves as a much-needed reminder of setting aside differences in the favour of combined progress and profit, notes Sukanya Verma.

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!

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.

Like Deepika's Look In Project K?

Like Deepika's Look In Project K?

Rediff.com19 Jul 2023

The makers of the upcoming sci-fi Project K unveiled the long-awaited official first look of Deepika Padukone from the film.

Watch Konkona's Killer Magic On OTT

Watch Konkona's Killer Magic On OTT

Rediff.com18 Jan 2024

Some of her best films are not available on streaming platforms, but Deepa Gahlot looks at her Hindi cinema oeuvre on OTT.

'I want to be Lady Shah Rukh Khan'

'I want to be Lady Shah Rukh Khan'

Rediff.com24 Apr 2024

'Laapataa Ladies opened a lot of doors for me.' 'I have gotten so much love from audiences and seniors in the industry that it's overwhelming.' 'I get calls from superstars. I'm holding my heart and it's like, "Oh my God, they are calling me? I am their fan and they love my work!"'

'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.

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.

Rahman's 'Jai Ho' played twice at Macron's banquet for Modi

Rahman's 'Jai Ho' played twice at Macron's banquet for Modi

Rediff.com16 Jul 2023

Set to tune by celebrated music composer A R Rahman, Jai Ho received an Academy Award for Best Original Song at the 81st Academy Awards in 2009, and also won in the category of 'Best Song Written for a Motion Picture' at the 52nd Grammy Awards in 2010.

'Farhan surprised me by gifting me a BMW'

'Farhan surprised me by gifting me a BMW'

Rediff.com9 Jan 2024

'He was an extremely naughty child, always in trouble and creating trouble.' 'He wanted to fly a kite at night, and sometimes, bunk school.' 'When I insisted on sending him, we could get a call from school that he had fainted.'

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

When Anil Kapoor Dared To Dream Big

When Anil Kapoor Dared To Dream Big

Rediff.com1 Oct 2023

Anil Kapoor goes back in time and remembers his journey into the movies.

Modi Bluster Missing From Budget

Modi Bluster Missing From Budget

Rediff.com26 Jul 2024

With the reality of coalition politics staring the BJP in its face, this was inevitable, points out Ramesh Menon.

'Newcomers come without baggage'

'Newcomers come without baggage'

Rediff.com27 Nov 2023

'A good film is a good film.' 'If you enjoy watching it on Netflix, it should be equally fun to watch it in a theatre.'

'I always looked at my father as a fighter'

'I always looked at my father as a fighter'

Rediff.com26 Apr 2023

'My mother (Yogita Bali) tells me you were camera ready as soon as you came out of my womb.'

How India's FIRST feature film was made

How India's FIRST feature film was made

Rediff.com22 May 2021

At a time when many women were forbidden by their caste-conscious families from taking up acting assignments in an industry not deemed respectable, Phalke wanted to cast his wife as the female lead in Raja Harishchandra.

After Adipurush, Saif Joins NTR 30

After Adipurush, Saif Joins NTR 30

Rediff.com18 Apr 2023

Saif Ali Khan has joined the NTR Jr=Janhvi Kapoor starrer NTR 30.

'Awards are like ice cream to me!'

'Awards are like ice cream to me!'

Rediff.com11 Apr 2022

'I preferred theatre rather than going to production houses and giving photographs. I didn't have that kind of temperament. I didn't think I was unfortunate as I have struggled so much. I feel whatever happened was for my good.'

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.

My Top 10 Films at the Berlin Film Festival

My Top 10 Films at the Berlin Film Festival

Rediff.com22 Feb 2019

Aseem Chhabra is impressed by Rima Das's Bulbul Can Sing, Ritesh Batra's Photograph and eight other outstanding films.

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.

'Films can do without background music'

'Films can do without background music'

Rediff.com6 Jun 2011

National Award winning composer Isaac Thomas Kottukapally on his win.

'We've built over 60 sets for Heera Mandi'

'We've built over 60 sets for Heera Mandi'

Rediff.com21 Aug 2023

'At a time when there's a lot of conversation happening around how AI has made art directors and production designers jobless, we will simply say that if your work speaks for you, you will never be out of work.'