News for 'National Film Awards'

'Everyone can't be Shah Rukh Khan'

'Everyone can't be Shah Rukh Khan'

Rediff.com4 Mar 2023

'I would rather focus on the good rather than what didn't happen.'

Helming a Hollywood film in India

Helming a Hollywood film in India

Rediff.com22 Jun 2010

Sohan Roy on helming a Hollywood film in India.

Which Tamil film will you watch this weekend?

Which Tamil film will you watch this weekend?

Rediff.com23 Dec 2015

Take your pick.

A post-Kargil film

A post-Kargil film

Rediff.com12 Feb 2003

The auto driver who won at Venice Film Festival

The auto driver who won at Venice Film Festival

Rediff.com28 Sep 2015

'My status in society as an auto driver could never have brought me this glory; it is my writing that has taken me across the seas and brought me fame.' M Chandrakumar shares his success story.

'I want to work with Vidya in every film'

'I want to work with Vidya in every film'

Rediff.com13 Apr 2017

'I asked all the actresses to stop waxing, shaping eyebrows, pedicures and manicures because I wanted a rustic look.' 'They are very glamorous women, so there was a bit of insecurity.' 'They would put on a little make-up on the sly, but I would sit like a school teacher and check make-up and nails!' 'I would make sure that every bit of unnecessary make-up was taken off.'

Thank you for the memories, Irrfan!

Thank you for the memories, Irrfan!

Rediff.com29 Apr 2021

We are all blessed that Irrfan Khan has left us a treasure trove of his remarkable films. The characters he played were real, believable. We recognised them and they have stayed with us. And so a fan I like to believe Irrfan Khan did not die, says Aseem Chhabra, the actor's biographer on Irrfan's first death anniversary.

Can Gehlot Make It Two In A Row?

Can Gehlot Make It Two In A Row?

Rediff.com22 Nov 2023

The fact that Gehlot has stayed relevant these five years with his populist schemes is one reason why he may beat incumbency in a state that votes for change every election, observes Ramesh Menon.

Black Panther: Wakanda Forever Review: So Much Fun!

Black Panther: Wakanda Forever Review: So Much Fun!

Rediff.com11 Nov 2022

Black Panther: Wakanda Forever makes you mourn the legend that was Chadwick Boseman, but also assures that forward is the only way to go, observes Mayur Sanap. Black Panther: Wakanda Forever

Ravish Kumar's Lonely Journey

Ravish Kumar's Lonely Journey

Rediff.com14 Oct 2022

'We didn't know where the story was going. But I knew I was telling the story of an extremely lonely journalist.'

The Most Popular Indian Movies Of 2022

The Most Popular Indian Movies Of 2022

Rediff.com14 Dec 2022

Rather than basing it on movie reviews, IMDb determines this list based on page views.

DD told to telecast Anand Patwardhan film

DD told to telecast Anand Patwardhan film

Rediff.com4 Mar 2004

The public broadcaster was ordered to telecast 'Father, Son and Holy War', a National Award winning documentary, within 12 weeks.

Rajini Murugan, Visaranai, Eeti, Urumeen: Which film will YOU watch?

Rajini Murugan, Visaranai, Eeti, Urumeen: Which film will YOU watch?

Rediff.com30 Nov 2015

Take a look, and write in the message board below!

Why can't people stand up for national anthem for 52 seconds: Anupam Kher

Why can't people stand up for national anthem for 52 seconds: Anupam Kher

Rediff.com30 Oct 2017

"People never complain about standing in serpentine queues at hotels, ticket counters or any other place. But, they cannot spare 52 seconds to the tune of the national anthem in respect of their country," he said, while attending an event.

'I'm disappointed Barfi! didn't get the National Award'

'I'm disappointed Barfi! didn't get the National Award'

Rediff.com19 Mar 2013

Priyanka Chopra, Ekta Kapoor and Sanjay Gupta at the music launch of Shootout At Wadala.

Trisha to star in Queen remake?

Trisha to star in Queen remake?

Rediff.com7 Jul 2016

The latest updates from the Tamil film industry.

'I was selected for Maine Pyar Kiya'

'I was selected for Maine Pyar Kiya'

Rediff.com4 Apr 2023

'Till a cheque comes into my account, I don't feel like a professional actor.'

Geetanjali Thapa: Liar's Dice is a small film with a big heart

Geetanjali Thapa: Liar's Dice is a small film with a big heart

Rediff.com24 Sep 2014

The National award-winning actress talks about the latest feather in her first film's cap.

Meet the TOP FIVE Tamil actresses

Meet the TOP FIVE Tamil actresses

Rediff.com3 Jan 2017

Tamannaah tops the list.

From coconut oil to film financing

From coconut oil to film financing

Rediff.com19 Sep 2003

'Imagine SRK offering you a film to direct!'

'Imagine SRK offering you a film to direct!'

Rediff.com10 Jan 2008

E Niwas can't believe his luck, as he talks about his new film, My Name IS Anthony Gonsalves.

56 personalities receive Padma awards from President

56 personalities receive Padma awards from President

Rediff.com26 Apr 2014

The awardees included one Padma Vibhushan, 11 Padma Bhushan and 44 Padma Shri.

At A Theatre Near You This November...

At A Theatre Near You This November...

Rediff.com3 Nov 2022

Quite a few big movies are coming your way in theatres this November.

First look: Rani Rudramma Devi, India's first 3D historical stereoscopic film

First look: Rani Rudramma Devi, India's first 3D historical stereoscopic film

Rediff.com19 Nov 2013

Rani Rudramma Devi, the Kakatiya queen, ruled in the 13 century. She is a well-known figure of Indian history, particularly in South India.

Sonu Sood attends Shanghai film festival

Sonu Sood attends Shanghai film festival

Rediff.com14 Jun 2016

The top posts on social media from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.

Flashback 2022: Pushpa Blooms

Flashback 2022: Pushpa Blooms

Rediff.com31 Dec 2022

As the curtain come down on 2022, Roshmila Bhattacharya flashbacks to some of the year's news-makers and events.

Polio worker from Bihar, Malala honoured with UN award

Polio worker from Bihar, Malala honoured with UN award

Rediff.com8 Nov 2013

A polio worker from Bihar has been honoured with a prestigious United Nations Foundation award for her work in protecting children from the disease.

Fearless! Their Gender Didn't Matter

Fearless! Their Gender Didn't Matter

Rediff.com2 Jul 2021

Saloni Dhumne and Atreya Raghavan speak to young India to find out who their LGBTQ heroes are.

'Kangana can be funny when you get to know her'

'Kangana can be funny when you get to know her'

Rediff.com30 May 2022

'I admire the discipline with which she trained for the action scenes.' 'I admire her for the dedication with which she managed to lose all the weight she had put on for Thalaivi, physically transforming herself before coming into this film.'

Will this be India's SCARIEST horror film?

Will this be India's SCARIEST horror film?

Rediff.com31 Oct 2017

'Once The House Next Door becomes a hit, instead of Baahubali, this will become the reference point.' Yes, Siddharth is very confident of his latest film.

Review: Asha Jaoar Majhe is one of the best Indian films of 2015

Review: Asha Jaoar Majhe is one of the best Indian films of 2015

Rediff.com29 Jun 2015

Bengali film Asha Jaoar Majhe is a must watch, a once in the lifetime kind of work that should be supported by film lovers and experienced on the big screen, writes Aseem Chhabra.

'RIP Chintu, you will be missed': Leaders grief over Rishi Kapoor's death

'RIP Chintu, you will be missed': Leaders grief over Rishi Kapoor's death

Rediff.com30 Apr 2020

The death of the veteran Bollywood actor Rishi Kapoor a huge loss for the Indian film industry.

Rajinikanth, Kamal Haasan: Actors who debuted with K Balachander

Rajinikanth, Kamal Haasan: Actors who debuted with K Balachander

Rediff.com24 Dec 2014

The 84-year-old Dadasaheb Phalke Award winner has given some of the best talents to Indian cinema.

Bollywood's High Points of 2022

Bollywood's High Points of 2022

Rediff.com21 Dec 2022

As 2022 readies to bid adieu, Sukanya Verma raises a toast to the 10 high points of the year.

Why Is Mamta Mohandas So Angry?

Why Is Mamta Mohandas So Angry?

Rediff.com23 Nov 2022

Mamta Mohandas took to social media to refute rumours that her cancer had returned.

'BJP wants to make Assam into a Kashmir'

'BJP wants to make Assam into a Kashmir'

Rediff.com16 Dec 2019

'Assam is not a dumping ground for Bangladeshi Hindu refugees,' says Assamese actor Ravi Sharma who joined the BJP in August and quit the party on December 10 in protest against the Citizenship Act.

Is Pathaan Copied From Skyfall?

Is Pathaan Copied From Skyfall?

Rediff.com21 Feb 2023

'This trope must have been taken in 30 films.' 'The rogue agent is a common trope and not something unique.'

Shah Rukh Joins Bollywood's BALD and BEAUTIFUL

Shah Rukh Joins Bollywood's BALD and BEAUTIFUL

Rediff.com11 Jul 2023

Sukanya Verma looks at all the significant bald imagery of Bollywood through the years.

'People know me for my films; nobody knows me beyond that'

'People know me for my films; nobody knows me beyond that'

Rediff.com8 Apr 2015

Filmmaker Prakash Jha opens up about his life.