News for 'National Film Awards'

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.

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.

Tabu: The film industry is a trap

Tabu: The film industry is a trap

Rediff.com10 Aug 2015

'Acting is a very crazy profession to be in. Mentally and emotionally we have to go into a particular zone and come out of it and keep on doing it. I am sure acting takes a toll on everyone and maybe that's why logon ko actors pagal lagte hai.' In the second part of a fun conversation, Tabu shares some beautiful nuggets with Rediff.com's Savera R Someshwar and Sonil Dedhia.

Which Tamil film will YOU watch this weekend?

Which Tamil film will YOU watch this weekend?

Rediff.com3 Feb 2016

A look at the week's releases.

Yami Gautam Is Lost In Goa

Yami Gautam Is Lost In Goa

Rediff.com24 Nov 2022

The ongoing International Film Festival of India hosted a screening of Yami Gautam's latest film Lost.

Malayalam film 'Adaminte Makan Abu' is India's entry for Oscar

Malayalam film 'Adaminte Makan Abu' is India's entry for Oscar

Rediff.com23 Sep 2011

National award-winning Malayalam film 'Adaminte Makan Abu', which deals with the struggle of a poor perfume seller to collect money for Haj, has been named India's official entry for this year's Oscars.

'What if slum children craved for pizza? What would they do?'

'What if slum children craved for pizza? What would they do?'

Rediff.com26 Mar 2015

Director M Manikandan talks about his National Award-winning Tamil film Kaakka Muttai.

Watch Out For These New Directors

Watch Out For These New Directors

Rediff.com3 Jan 2023

Looking at Bollywood's Class of 2023 Directors.

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.

Hrithik, Priyanka dazzle Rajiv Gandhi awards

Hrithik, Priyanka dazzle Rajiv Gandhi awards

Rediff.com20 Aug 2009

The 12th Rajiv Gandhi awards saw a healthy dose of Bollywood.

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.

Vijay, Vijay, Vijay, Vijay: Just Who is Who?

Vijay, Vijay, Vijay, Vijay: Just Who is Who?

Rediff.com25 Feb 2021

Nah, we're not taking about Amitabh Bachchan's favourite onscreen characters.

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.

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.

Does Pankaj Tripathi look like Vajpayee? VOTE!

Does Pankaj Tripathi look like Vajpayee? VOTE!

Rediff.com26 Dec 2022

When Pankaj Tripathi agrees to play a towering leader like Atal Bihari Vajpayee, here's what happens.

'Dhanush gives you wings to fly'

'Dhanush gives you wings to fly'

Rediff.com27 Jul 2023

'With him by your side, you can even leap from the Bhuj Khalifa knowing that even if you crash land, the journey will be unforgettable.'

'Sir, I can dance and I am a super actress'

'Sir, I can dance and I am a super actress'

Rediff.com3 Mar 2023

'After pack-up, Sridevi took a shower in the studio itself, changed, and returned to the set with a wad of notes.' 'She distributed it amongst every technician who had worked on the song Na Jaane Kahan Se Aaye Hai.'

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.

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.

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.

Nature Like Never Before

Nature Like Never Before

Rediff.com28 Nov 2023

Extraordinary award-winning photographs from more than 20,000 images from all over the world.

10 Songs That Make Us So Proud Of India

10 Songs That Make Us So Proud Of India

Rediff.com15 Aug 2023

'It's amazing how many different kinds of patriotic songs we have in our country.'

'83, Uri, Raazi... : Your I-Day OTT Menu

'83, Uri, Raazi... : Your I-Day OTT Menu

Rediff.com15 Aug 2022

It's time to awaken the patriot in you!

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.

Bengali musical icon Sandhya Mukherjee passes away

Bengali musical icon Sandhya Mukherjee passes away

Rediff.com15 Feb 2022

Legendary Bengali semi-classical singer Sandhya Mukherjee, who had worked with leading music directors such as S D Burman, Naushad and Salil Chaudhury died on Tuesday evening following a massive cardiac arrest, leaving behind millions of mourning fans of all ages across borders.

'I couldn't have hoped for a better birthday present'

'I couldn't have hoped for a better birthday present'

Rediff.com2 Oct 2022

'Der aaye durust aaye, better late than never.'

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.

Prakash Raj draws flak for post on Chandrayaan-3, says joke's on you

Prakash Raj draws flak for post on Chandrayaan-3, says joke's on you

Rediff.com21 Aug 2023

While the actor did not specify the man in the cartoon, many social media users slammed the actor for making fun of former Indian Space Research Organisation chief K Sivan.

'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.

'My film should be logical'

'My film should be logical'

Rediff.com16 May 2005

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.

10 Must Watch Shreeram Lagoo Films

10 Must Watch Shreeram Lagoo Films

Rediff.com18 Dec 2019

We salute the late thespian in this compilation of his ten essentials movies that highlight his range and stature as an actor par excellence.

'Vikram didn't have a heart attack'

'Vikram didn't have a heart attack'

Rediff.com9 Jul 2022

'It is nervous exhaustion.' 'Vikram has been working non-stop to complete his two underproduction films: R Ajay Gnanamuthu's Cobra and Mani Ratnam's Ponniyin Selvan.'

Modi In 7,980 Photographs...

Modi In 7,980 Photographs...

Rediff.com29 Nov 2022

What some of our leaders were up to on Monday.

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.

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.

His first film made Rs 175 crores!

His first film made Rs 175 crores!

Rediff.com24 Oct 2018

'We had decided that if the audience liked Stree, then after two or three years we would plan a sequel.' 'Because of the kind of reaction we received for the film we have already started work on it.'

The Many, Many Faces Of Ram

The Many, Many Faces Of Ram

Rediff.com31 May 2023

Before you catch a brawny Prabhas as the Prince of Ayodhya in its VFX-heavy edition, Sukanya Verma looks at the many, many on screen portrayals of Ram over the years.

'Khansaab, Deepika would rehearse after midnight'

'Khansaab, Deepika would rehearse after midnight'

Rediff.com27 Apr 2023

'Every day, after 'pack-up', Khansaab and Deepika would come for dance practice and rehearse till around 1-1.30 am.' 'The weather was a challenge because while on screen, it looks warm and sunny, it was actually bitterly cold, with a sharp, stinging wind which had the actors and dancers shivering in their summer clothing.'