News for 'National Film award'

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.

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.

'Agar aapke paas paisa nahi hai, to izzat bhi nahin milti'

'Agar aapke paas paisa nahi hai, to izzat bhi nahin milti'

Rediff.com27 Nov 2023

'We are the same people who can quench a man's thirst and also kill him.'

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.

'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!

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.

Watch Out For These New Directors

Watch Out For These New Directors

Rediff.com3 Jan 2023

Looking at Bollywood's Class of 2023 Directors.

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.

'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.'

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.

Vijay, Oppenheimer... Lots On OTT!

Vijay, Oppenheimer... Lots On OTT!

Rediff.com24 Nov 2023

From Vijay's fiery latest to atom bomb origins, brace yourself for some explosive action on OTT this week.

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.

What To Watch On OTT This Week!

What To Watch On OTT This Week!

Rediff.com2 Feb 2024

From a conqueror's epic journey to a school kid's nocturnal adventures, fasten your seatbelts as OTT takes you to multiple destinations this week.

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.

How Much Madhuri's Devdas Lehenga Weighed

How Much Madhuri's Devdas Lehenga Weighed

Rediff.com30 May 2023

Mrunal wraps up a Mumbai schedule... Mouni starts a restaurant...Sunny takes a nap...

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.

'One thing about Alia is that...'

'One thing about Alia is that...'

Rediff.com16 Nov 2023

'Alia is very clear about what she likes and what she does not like.' 'She responds with her gut.'

'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.

'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.'

Will July See Controversy In Theatres?

Will July See Controversy In Theatres?

Rediff.com3 Jul 2023

The summer saw its fair share of hits at the box office. Now, the monsoon has quite a few movie releases from across genres.

'He was a beacon of Indian music'

'He was a beacon of Indian music'

Rediff.com26 Feb 2024

Renowned ghazal singer Pankaj Udhas, whose velvet smooth voice gave expression to the many colours of love, longing and heartache in songs such as Chitthi Ayee Hai and Aur Ahista Kijiye Baatein, died in Mumbai on Monday, February 26, 2024, after a prolonged illness.

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.

'Kalabhavan Mani was one of a kind'

'Kalabhavan Mani was one of a kind'

Rediff.com8 Mar 2016

'Kalabhavan Mani was truly the star of the masses, which was evident from the huge crowds that came to bid him adieu when he died on March 6 at the age of 45.'

'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.'

'A National Award calls for a lot of lobbyism'

'A National Award calls for a lot of lobbyism'

Rediff.com3 Jul 2008

In a candid interview, 74-year-old Soumitra Chatterjee spoke about his tryst with the National Award, a partisan jury, film industry, his aspirations and regrets.

'I did not expect my first film to do well'

'I did not expect my first film to do well'

Rediff.com30 Sep 2013

Debutante Telugu actress Eesha talks about the success of her film Anthaka Mundu Aa Tharavatha.

Why 'Captain' Vijayakanth Won't Be Forgotten

Why 'Captain' Vijayakanth Won't Be Forgotten

Rediff.com28 Dec 2023

The Tamil film industry won't forget Vijayakanth's large-heartedness, how he took care of fellow industry persons, male or female, rich or poor, young or old...recalls N Sathiya Moorthy. How he sent money quietly for the family of a stunt artiste to meet his funeral expenses, how he always ensured that all female co-stars, including junior artistes, had secure accommodation on outdoor shoots, and how he would always the first to rush help if anyone from the fraternity was in distress.

Soumitra Chatterjee: I don't have much faith in awards

Soumitra Chatterjee: I don't have much faith in awards

Rediff.com19 Jan 2015

'No other actor in India was as lucky as me,' Soumitra Chatterjee tells Indrani Roy/ Rediff.com

Modi In 7,980 Photographs...

Modi In 7,980 Photographs...

Rediff.com29 Nov 2022

What some of our leaders were up to on Monday.

Shah Rukh wraps up Gauri Shinde's film

Shah Rukh wraps up Gauri Shinde's film

Rediff.com17 May 2016

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

'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.

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.

The BEST Moments in Hindi Films in 2016

The BEST Moments in Hindi Films in 2016

Rediff.com26 Dec 2016

Aseem Chhabra lists the elements that he loved and was pleasantly surprised by in the movies.

'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.

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.'

Don't miss! Exciting Tamil releases this weekend

Don't miss! Exciting Tamil releases this weekend

Rediff.com14 May 2015

Popular actor Jyothika makes a comeback to the silver screen with 36 Vayadhinile.

The Indian film that received a standing ovation in Venice

The Indian film that received a standing ovation in Venice

Rediff.com12 Sep 2016

'The nicest thing is that it is not my film.' 'People bring their own stories and life histories to the film.'

'Jaitley was so much larger than people around him'

'Jaitley was so much larger than people around him'

Rediff.com4 Sep 2019

Kirron Kher, actress-turned-politician, recounts how it was Jaitley who made her contest the elections from Chandigarh. Speaking to Rediff.com's Savera R Someshwar, the Chandigarh MP talks of the BJP stalwart's generosity and how he was the focal point of any place he was at.

Neeta Lulla: I research a lot before doing period films

Neeta Lulla: I research a lot before doing period films

Rediff.com1 Aug 2012

Costume design is based on the director's perception, fashion design on the designer's perception of fashion trends, says Neeta.

Vikram, Rajinikant, Siddharth: Meet Shankar's leading men

Vikram, Rajinikant, Siddharth: Meet Shankar's leading men

Rediff.com13 Jan 2015

As his latest, much-talked about venture, I, starring Vikram, is all set to hit the screens this Pongal, here is a look at the other heroes, who have been a part of this brilliant director's extraordinary journey of success.