News for 'National Film Awards'

19 Brilliant Movies You Need To Watch

19 Brilliant Movies You Need To Watch

Rediff.com7 Nov 2023

Sukanya Verma gives us a lowdown on all those wonderful movies she saw and movies you need to see as and when they arrive to a screen or streaming space near you.

'I want to do films that will set me apart'

'I want to do films that will set me apart'

Rediff.com30 Jul 2014

Harshavardhan Rane tells us more about his upcoming film Maaya which revolves around Extra- Sensory Perception.

'Golimaar is a typical Puri Jagannath film'

'Golimaar is a typical Puri Jagannath film'

Rediff.com25 May 2010

Priyamani talks about Raavan, her latest Telugu release Golimaar and more.

The Best Films of Manorama

The Best Films of Manorama

Rediff.com12 Oct 2015

Eight reasons why we've loved Manorama Aachi.

Now, a Kannada film on the pitfalls of FDI

Now, a Kannada film on the pitfalls of FDI

Rediff.com5 Mar 2013

Director P Sheshadri talks abut his new film.

'We should not spoil the goodwill a Rajni film title has'

'We should not spoil the goodwill a Rajni film title has'

Rediff.com10 Apr 2014

Vishal Krishna Reddy explains that Naan Sigappu Manithan is not a remake of Rajnikanth's film with the same title.

Shocking! What 26/11 film ignores

Shocking! What 26/11 film ignores

Rediff.com14 Sep 2018

'Despite its noble attempts, tight editing, terrific sound design, good performances and a compelling story, Hotel Mumbai tells a big lie.'

Can Modi Beat Rajiv Gandhi's 404 MPs Record?

Can Modi Beat Rajiv Gandhi's 404 MPs Record?

Rediff.com6 Feb 2024

Modi wants the BJP to gets an additional 10% of the vote share from what it won in 2019. Plans are afoot to get new faces to replace MPs with poor chances of winning. Sources say more than 100 MPs are like to be axed, notes Modi biographer Ramesh Menon.

Anjali turns singer for her film Chitrangada

Anjali turns singer for her film Chitrangada

Rediff.com16 Mar 2016

The latest updates from the Telugu film industry.

Mohanlal's blog on freedom receives extreme reactions

Mohanlal's blog on freedom receives extreme reactions

Rediff.com22 Feb 2016

The latest updates from the Malayalam film industry.

'I want to make films that I believe in'

'I want to make films that I believe in'

Rediff.com30 Nov 2011

Director Sasikumar talks about his film Poraali and his approach to film-making.

'I was 100 percent sure I would win an award'

'I was 100 percent sure I would win an award'

Rediff.com16 Jun 2008

K. Sathyanarayana [Satish] talks about how it feels to win a national award for his Telugu film, Hope.

So, What Was It About Naatu Naatu?

So, What Was It About Naatu Naatu?

Rediff.com14 Mar 2023

RRR threw a lifeline, or so it seemed -- to a world that was down in the dumps. Keeravani and his Naatu Naatu just happened to be in the right place at the right time, notes Saibal Chatterjee.

Pak pacer Mohd Asif in Malayalam film

Pak pacer Mohd Asif in Malayalam film

Rediff.com27 Jul 2010

The film is directed by reknowned lyricist Kaithapram Damodaran Namboodiri.

Which Tamil film will you watch this Pongal?

Which Tamil film will you watch this Pongal?

Rediff.com10 Jan 2017

Pongal is just round the corner and three films are vying for screens this year.

Which Tamil film will you watch this weekend?

Which Tamil film will you watch this weekend?

Rediff.com12 Feb 2016

Three Tamil movies coming up this weekend: Jil Jung Juk, Anjala and Vil Ambu.

The Towering Talent called Girish Karnad

The Towering Talent called Girish Karnad

Rediff.com10 Jun 2019

Girish Karnad lived several lives not only on the stage but also as a scholar, theatre personality, an actor and director in a career spanning over five decades.

'Money and power, nothing worked'

'Money and power, nothing worked'

Rediff.com24 Nov 2022

'There's no point making grand plans all our lives when life itself is so fragile.'

The Scene That Made Manoj Bajpayee Nervous

The Scene That Made Manoj Bajpayee Nervous

Rediff.com2 Mar 2023

'There's this one scene in Gulmohar that belongs to Manojji and everyone was excited for him.' 'The evening before we were to shoot it, everyone, from Sharmilaji to the junior most actor, wished him luck.'
'He was suddenly nervous.'
'The next day, 14 actors, from Sharmilaji and Amol Palekar to Suraj Sharma, all watched him perform.' 'It was like being back in film school.'

Kareena's Best Performance? VOTE!

Kareena's Best Performance? VOTE!

Rediff.com21 Sep 2023

Juggling marriage, motherhood and movies -- all in a day's work -- Kareena loves her job and hopes she'll never retire. So do we, as the actress turns 43 on September 21.

'I am preparing for an Olympic medal for my nation'

'I am preparing for an Olympic medal for my nation'

Rediff.com18 Dec 2019

'If you work with honesty and perseverance, success will surely come to you,' says Dutee Chand as she prepares to make her second Olympic appearance in Tokyo.

Raveena to head Children's Film Society

Raveena to head Children's Film Society

Rediff.com26 Sep 2003

Duggupati Suresh has been nominated vice-chairperson.

Kangana Ranaut's Top 10 Films

Kangana Ranaut's Top 10 Films

Rediff.com21 May 2015

We look at the movies that made Kangana Ranaut a star.

Rare Appeal: Remembering Smita Patil

Rare Appeal: Remembering Smita Patil

Rediff.com13 Dec 2022

Smita has left behind a rich haul of films that showcase her enormous ability to offer us a glimpse into her soul each time she performed a role.

Screen Awards: Deepika, Bipasha, Alia: Gorgeous gals on the red carpet

Screen Awards: Deepika, Bipasha, Alia: Gorgeous gals on the red carpet

Rediff.com5 Dec 2016

A look at the red carpet.

Germany's World Cup win immortalized in film 'Die Mannschaft'

Germany's World Cup win immortalized in film 'Die Mannschaft'

Rediff.com11 Nov 2014

Germans basked in World Cup glory again when the national team were honoured before attending the premiere of the official movie about their victory in Brazil in July.

Karan Johar's Lifetime Of Memories, Right Here

Karan Johar's Lifetime Of Memories, Right Here

Rediff.com29 Nov 2022

It's been 19 years since Kal Ho Naa Ho released!

Will Renaming India Change Our Lives?

Will Renaming India Change Our Lives?

Rediff.com26 Oct 2023

Debates on changing the name of India to Bharat continue to spark a crisis of identity without answering moot questions that stare us in the face. Ramesh Menon asks a few of those questions that do not have easy answers.

Aditya Chowhan Sings For Lata Mangeshkar

Aditya Chowhan Sings For Lata Mangeshkar

Rediff.com10 Oct 2022

His favourite Lataji song is Luka Chuppi.

Vivek Sings Lataji's Song... With A Twist

Vivek Sings Lataji's Song... With A Twist

Rediff.com5 Oct 2022

His favourite Lata Mangeshkar song is Dil Hoom Hoom Kare.

'Excellence in Cinema' award for Girish Kasaravall

'Excellence in Cinema' award for Girish Kasaravall

Rediff.com21 Oct 2009

The critically acclaimed director who has won many national and international laurels has added one more feather to his cap.

Mohanlal & Jackie Chan in a Japanese movie

Mohanlal & Jackie Chan in a Japanese movie

Rediff.com7 Jul 2008

Malayalam filmmaker Albert talks about his new Japanese film on the legendary freedom fighter Nair San starring Mohanlal in the title role and Chinese martial arts expert Jackie Chan.

Mrudula Murali to make her Bollywood debut

Mrudula Murali to make her Bollywood debut

Rediff.com27 Jun 2016

The latest updates from the Malayalam film industry.

'I have been branded as a director who makes small films'

'I have been branded as a director who makes small films'

Rediff.com27 Feb 2012

Director Vasanthabalan talks about venturing in to a period film.

'My role in A Film by Aravind 2 was challening'

'My role in A Film by Aravind 2 was challening'

Rediff.com27 Mar 2013

Kamal Kamaraju shares his experience on working in A Film by Aravind 2

WB: Film on capital punishment withdrawn

WB: Film on capital punishment withdrawn

Rediff.com21 Jun 2005

A film, which questions the West Bengal government's stand on the hanging of rape and murder convict Dhananjoy Chatterjee, has been withdrawn from a state-run theatre with its director alleging that this was done at the behest of the chief minister.

Rishi Kapoor Wasn't Prepared For Death

Rishi Kapoor Wasn't Prepared For Death

Rediff.com6 Sep 2021

'Some months before his death, when I had inquired about his health, he was annoyed that people assumed the worst.' '"I am not going anywhere," Rishi snapped as only he could.'

'Veeraputhran has created history in Malayalam films'

'Veeraputhran has created history in Malayalam films'

Rediff.com19 Oct 2011

Director P T Kunhi Mohammed talks about his film Veeraputhran and opens up about the controversies related to it.

The Best Vishal Bhardwaj Movie? VOTE!

The Best Vishal Bhardwaj Movie? VOTE!

Rediff.com12 Jan 2023

Before Kuttey's release, co-produced and co-penned by VB, Sukanya Verma takes a look back at the filmmaker's unique body of work.