News for 'National Film Awards'

Directing India's best children's film

Directing India's best children's film

Rediff.com22 Sep 2010

Director P N Ramachandra talks about the National Award winning film Putaani Party.

I-T officials raid 4 top Kannada actors, 3 producers

I-T officials raid 4 top Kannada actors, 3 producers

Rediff.com3 Jan 2019

The raids were carried out across 23 locations in the state and involved around 200 sleuths, they said.

'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.'

'I won't make a typical Bollywood film'

'I won't make a typical Bollywood film'

Rediff.com23 Sep 2015

National award winner Chaitanya Tamhane tells us the story behind his film, Court.

Indraganti Mohankrishna's new film

Indraganti Mohankrishna's new film

Rediff.com29 Apr 2013

A romantic drama, the film is produced by K L Damodar Prasad under Sri Ranjith Movies.

The Top Five Tamil Films of 2016

The Top Five Tamil Films of 2016

Rediff.com30 Dec 2016

Visaranai clearly tops the list.

Kalki 2989 AD Looks Exciting

Kalki 2989 AD Looks Exciting

Rediff.com21 Jul 2023

The ambition shown in the world-building of this universe is highly commendable and something that promises a big-screen spectacle. Mayur Sanap hopes that Nag Ashwin is not swayed by the excessive use of CGI and his rooted vision will shine with a strong and unique storyline.

'I always wanted to sound sexy in my films'

'I always wanted to sound sexy in my films'

Rediff.com11 Sep 2019

'I don't watch my films more than once, otherwise I will fall in love with myself.'

'I have failed drastically in a few films'

'I have failed drastically in a few films'

Rediff.com1 Sep 2020

'I am not a future guy.' 'I just owe it to my audience here.' 'I never want them to wonder why this guy did this role.' 'Even for my bad films, I want them to think that he was trying at least.'

Lata's Voice Kept The Nation Moving Ahead

Lata's Voice Kept The Nation Moving Ahead

Rediff.com7 Feb 2022

One could be anywhere -- huddled around a transistor radio at home in the evenings, walking past a neighbour's house, or waiting at a bus stop and Lata Mangeshkar's voice would reach us. Aseem Chhabra pays rich tribute to The Legend.

'A great loss to the music industry'

'A great loss to the music industry'

Rediff.com23 Nov 2016

The Tamil film industry mourns the passing of Carnatic legend M Balamuralikrishna.

The costliest Tamil film!

The costliest Tamil film!

Rediff.com26 Apr 2005

The 5 BEST Tamil Films

The 5 BEST Tamil Films

Rediff.com4 Jan 2016

A look at Tamil films which earned critical acclaim and also commercial success!

PIX: Nayanthara, Dhanush enjoy CSK vs MI match

PIX: Nayanthara, Dhanush enjoy CSK vs MI match

Rediff.com6 May 2023

Nayanthara and her director husband Vignesh Shivan were spotted at Chepauk

Goodbye, Dear Nedumudi Venu

Goodbye, Dear Nedumudi Venu

Rediff.com19 Oct 2021

'I will miss you, dear Venu. You reached the pinnacle with your talent,' recalls K Kunhikrishnan who knew the legendary actor well.

PIX: Aishwarya, Hema Malini receive Dadasaheb Phalke awards

PIX: Aishwarya, Hema Malini receive Dadasaheb Phalke awards

Rediff.com22 Apr 2017

A look at the arrivals.

Discovering the charming Soumitra Chatterjee

Discovering the charming Soumitra Chatterjee

Rediff.com15 Nov 2020

Soumitra Chatterjee -- one of the finest Indian actors of our time -- meant so much to Aseem Chhabra.

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.

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.

'My mother's prayers are answered'

'My mother's prayers are answered'

Rediff.com28 Mar 2016

The winners of the 63rd National awards seemed quite overwhelmed with their big wins, and they spoke happily about them.

'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.'

2020's BEST Non-Hindi Films

2020's BEST Non-Hindi Films

Rediff.com30 Dec 2020

Aseem Chhabra lists the best non-Hindi language films he watched in 2020, with the hope that they will have a wider reach in the new year.

'Nari shakti', festivals, spirituality themes of this year's states' tableaux

'Nari shakti', festivals, spirituality themes of this year's states' tableaux

Rediff.com26 Jan 2023

"Nari shakti" and women empowerment dominated the theme of tableaux of Kerala, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Maharashtra and Tripura at the Republic Day parade here on Thursday.

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.

K Balachander's finest films

K Balachander's finest films

Rediff.com24 Dec 2014

Hailed as one of the finest filmmakers of his time, K Balachander, who passed into the ages on December 23, has left behind a rich legacy of hard-hitting films, some of which have been routinely credited with redefining Tamil cinema.

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.

'Marina beach is the hero of the film'

'Marina beach is the hero of the film'

Rediff.com1 Feb 2012

Producer-Director Pandiraj talks about making a children's film on Marina beach.

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.

Bollywood's Most Mesmerising Tawaif? VOTE!

Bollywood's Most Mesmerising Tawaif? VOTE!

Rediff.com25 Apr 2024

Dazzling, dancing and decked to the hilt, courtesans in Hindi films are a breathtaking mix of shiny fantasy and flirtatious poetry to behold.

Now Mammootty in a Kannada film

Now Mammootty in a Kannada film

Rediff.com28 May 2010

The actor has a double role in the movie directed by Abhay Simha.

'We all knew we had a great film!'

'We all knew we had a great film!'

Rediff.com25 May 2011

Three-time National award-winning cinematographer Madhu Ambat talks about Adaminte Makan Abu and much more

PIX: Mahesh Babu, Shriya Saran at IIFA Utsavam awards

PIX: Mahesh Babu, Shriya Saran at IIFA Utsavam awards

Rediff.com27 Jan 2016

A look at star arrivals!

'MGR films are my reference point'

'MGR films are my reference point'

Rediff.com17 Oct 2006

National Award winning director S P Jananathan talks about his new film, E.

'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.'

PIX: A Sneak Peek of Budhia Singh - Born to Run!

PIX: A Sneak Peek of Budhia Singh - Born to Run!

Rediff.com4 Jul 2016

The sports biographical drama is slated to hit the screens on August 5.

'I am happy making small meaningful cinema like Bharath Stores'

'I am happy making small meaningful cinema like Bharath Stores'

Rediff.com27 Nov 2013

Director P Sheshadri talks about the film, winning the National Award and what triggered the idea for the film.

'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.'

Phalke award for Adoor

Phalke award for Adoor

Rediff.com5 Sep 2005

Meet the Gollapudi Srinivas award winner

Meet the Gollapudi Srinivas award winner

Rediff.com26 Mar 2012

Madhav Ramadasan, director of the much acclaimed Malayalam film Melvialsom talks about his big win.

'Pathaan needs to be released without any hindrance'

'Pathaan needs to be released without any hindrance'

Rediff.com6 Jan 2023

'You don't want to see the film, don't see it. I want to see the film. Why are you stopping me?' asks Dadasaheb Phalke Award winner Asha Parekh.