News for 'National Film Awards'

'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.'

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.

'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.'

'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.'

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!

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.'

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.

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,

'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.'

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.

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.

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

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

Rediff.com28 Dec 2022

Bollywood 2022: An A To E Recap.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.'

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 BEST Indian Films of 2021

The BEST Indian Films of 2021

Rediff.com29 Dec 2021

Aseem Chhabra lists his favourite Indian films of 2021.

15 Songs that DEFINE Rekha

15 Songs that DEFINE Rekha

Rediff.com8 Oct 2024

Regaling fans since decades with her brand of charm and charisma, Bollywood's eternal diva has channelled lot of these attributes in her chartbuster songs.

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.'

'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.'

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.

Movies COMING UP IN February

Movies COMING UP IN February

Rediff.com31 Jan 2024

February will see only mid to decent budgeted films arriving.

'Mission to abrogate Article 370 is one of the most intelligent missions in Indian history'

'Mission to abrogate Article 370 is one of the most intelligent missions in Indian history'

Rediff.com6 Mar 2024

'I was emotional when the decision took place on August 5, 2019.' 'I made the film with clear intentions of projecting the truth.'

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.

Will Modi Let Omar Govern In Peace?

Will Modi Let Omar Govern In Peace?

Rediff.com15 Oct 2024

Will Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha, who gets his orders from New Delhi, call the shots or allow a democratically elected government to independently govern, questions Ramesh Menon.

'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.'

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.

Noted singer Anuradha Paudwal joins BJP

Noted singer Anuradha Paudwal joins BJP

Rediff.com16 Mar 2024

Paudwal praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi and said she was happy to join the party led by him.

'I should lower my expectations from people'

'I should lower my expectations from people'

Rediff.com29 Dec 2023

'I directed my first film in seven years, and I got more love for it than any of my earlier films.' 'I faced and overcame anxiety issues. I am not ashamed of it.'

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.

'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.

Pushpa 2 Teaser: More Whistles Guaranteed

Pushpa 2 Teaser: More Whistles Guaranteed

Rediff.com8 Apr 2024

One can expect Pushpa 2 to be an even bigger spectacle than the first, predicts Mayur Sanap.