News for 'National Screen Award'

PIX: Aditi Rao Hydari watches Ki & Ka with the Bachchans

PIX: Aditi Rao Hydari watches Ki & Ka with the Bachchans

Rediff.com28 Mar 2016

A look at the actors at the special screening.

'Film-makers have forgotten the real India'

'Film-makers have forgotten the real India'

Rediff.com1 Sep 2022

'The real India lives in the villages where everyone is trying to improve the other.'

The Web Series Taapsee Liked

The Web Series Taapsee Liked

Rediff.com27 Dec 2021

'There are no heroes, saviour or destroyers in Bombay Begums. Every character is real and believable.'

'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.

After protests, Mumbai film festival drops Pak film

After protests, Mumbai film festival drops Pak film

Rediff.com17 Oct 2016

Indo-Pak tensions cast its shadow on the Mumbai International Film Festival with organisers on Monday dropping Pakistani film "Jago Hua Savera" in its retrospective section amid threats of protests at its screening.

'You can smell Punjab in Tabbar'

'You can smell Punjab in Tabbar'

Rediff.com3 Jan 2022

"It's a pity that because there are no big names attached to it, Sony Liv did not go all out to promote this dark and gripping series, the way they did with a Scam 1992. They should have made it track more to ensure it reached more people."

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.

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.

These images show birds at their very best!

These images show birds at their very best!

Rediff.com17 Jul 2020

A treat for bird lovers! The National Audubon Society announced the winners of the 2020 Audubon Photography Awards. Known the for highlighting some of the most spectacular bird photography in the world, this year's contest winners did not disappoint. This year's winners were selected from over 6,000 submissions that came in from photographers across all 50 United States, Washington DC, and seven Canadian Provinces. The goal of the awards is to highlight images that "evoke the ingenuity, resilience, and beauty of birds small and large, terrestrial and aquatic." We'll let you decide if they succeeded.

Eminent Bengali filmmaker Anjan Das dies

Eminent Bengali filmmaker Anjan Das dies

Rediff.com2 Jun 2014

He was being treated for liver cancer.

'Appu is best remembered for his warmth'

'Appu is best remembered for his warmth'

Rediff.com30 Oct 2021

'There is a popular forward doing the rounds in Bangalore now, about Appu, that says, 'Kaanadanthe Mayavaadanu Namma Shiva, Kailasa Serikondanu' (our Shiva disappeared from sight and reached heaven.)' 'These are the words of a popular Kannada song that Appu sang as a child.' 'Nobody expected that he would actually live out the words of his song some day.'

Kejriwal Is Eyeing 2027 Gujarat Poll

Kejriwal Is Eyeing 2027 Gujarat Poll

Rediff.com8 Dec 2022

That AAP managed a sizeable vote share in Gujarat is creditable. The BJP can no longer ignore AAP's growing presence in its strongest bastion, explains Ramesh Menon, long-time observer of Gujarat politics.

Tell us: What's your favourite Rishi Kapoor memory?

Tell us: What's your favourite Rishi Kapoor memory?

Rediff.com1 May 2020

Did you have a favourite song? Favourite movie? Share your Rishi Kapoor memory.

'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.

When Dilip Kumar almost got arrested

When Dilip Kumar almost got arrested

Rediff.com10 Jul 2021

Malavika Sangghvi gives us fascinating glimpses from Dilip Kumar's life.

S P Balasubrahmanyam's TOP 25 Songs

S P Balasubrahmanyam's TOP 25 Songs

Rediff.com2 Oct 2020

Siva Sankar looks at S P Balasubrahmanyam's fantastic repertoire.

'We had to outbid a butcher to buy Shahrukh'

'We had to outbid a butcher to buy Shahrukh'

Rediff.com7 May 2014

Journalist turned filmmaker, Janaki Viswanathan talks about Yeh Hai Bakrapur.

Making Bum Bum Bole visually beautiful

Making Bum Bum Bole visually beautiful

Rediff.com13 May 2010

Cinematographer talks about shooting Priyadarshan's children film which releases this Friday.

'Mithun is still Jimmy to millions'

'Mithun is still Jimmy to millions'

Rediff.com16 Jun 2022

'I was in China and when they learnt I had made Disco Dancer, they started singing Jimmy Jimmy, Aaja Aaja.'

PIX: Kangana, Neha, Dia watch PINK

PIX: Kangana, Neha, Dia watch PINK

Rediff.com12 Sep 2016

Take a look at the arrivals.

#20YearsOfLagaan: What the cast is up to

#20YearsOfLagaan: What the cast is up to

Rediff.com15 Jun 2021

As we celebrate 20 years of the epic, Namrata Thakker takes a look at the cast and sees what they have been up to since.

11 BEAUTIFUL STORIES From Around The World

11 BEAUTIFUL STORIES From Around The World

Rediff.com19 Oct 2021

Aseem Chhabra lists his favourite films from the recent Toronto International Film Festival.

'The next Cannes is in India'

'The next Cannes is in India'

Rediff.com18 May 2022

'We are the land of stories.'

Tom Cruise, Twilight saga win big in London

Tom Cruise, Twilight saga win big in London

Rediff.com27 May 2010

Stars including Gwyneth Paltrow, Daniel Radcliffe and Orlando Bloom attended the National Movie Awards 2010 ceremony at London's Royal Festival Hall.

Just who is Siddharth?

Just who is Siddharth?

Rediff.com11 Jan 2022

'He is busy building an image on the social media as an anti-right-winger.' 'But remember: An actor is only good at what he was born to do,' observes Subhash K Jha.

New Navy Ensign Triggers Debate On Tamil Naval Feats

New Navy Ensign Triggers Debate On Tamil Naval Feats

Rediff.com7 Sep 2022

While acknowledging Shivaji's naval contributions, questions are being raised about the inadequate acknowledgement of Chola sea-power in southern Tamil Nadu, which dates back by a few centuries, explains N Sathiya Moorthy.

15 Reasons Why We Love Aanand L Rai

15 Reasons Why We Love Aanand L Rai

Rediff.com28 Jun 2021

Joginder Tuteja looks at the film-maker's work over the years.

10 Bollywood Lady Politicians

10 Bollywood Lady Politicians

Rediff.com19 Mar 2021

Every once in a while, has come a political movie led by a woman.

Hyd court stays Bad Boy Billionaires on Ramalinga Raju's appeal

Hyd court stays Bad Boy Billionaires on Ramalinga Raju's appeal

Rediff.com2 Sep 2020

A local civil court in Hyderabad has issued an interim stay restraining Netflix from airing its web series Bad Boy Billionaires-India on a petition filed by B Ramalinga Raju who was convicted in the multi-crore accounting scandal of Satyam Computer Services Limited. The XXV Additional Chief Judge B Prathima, while issuing notices to Netflix Inc in USA, Netflix Entertainment Services India LLP and the nodal officer, department of electronics and information technology, posted the matter for further hearing on November 18 when the plea came up on Tuesday.

When KK had India going DIL MAANGE MORE

When KK had India going DIL MAANGE MORE

Rediff.com6 Jun 2022

'There was so much grace, depth and serenity in him.'

Murali: An actor par excellence

Murali: An actor par excellence

Rediff.com7 Aug 2009

A tribute to the great Malayalam actor who passed away on August 6.

'I have nothing to do with politics'

'I have nothing to do with politics'

Rediff.com24 Mar 2021

'Some people get really angry when I talk about nationalism or when I share my opinion on farm laws.'

Did Modi Inspire This Grammy Win?

Did Modi Inspire This Grammy Win?

Rediff.com28 Apr 2022

'Now, no one can stop me from making music till the day I die.'

Why I proposed at an army camp

Why I proposed at an army camp

Rediff.com14 Oct 2021

Popping the question to Nandita Mahtani, Commando style at an army camp while rappelling down a wall. Surrounded by 300 army men...

Douglas Stuart's Shuggie Bain wins 2020 Booker, Avni Doshi misses out

Douglas Stuart's Shuggie Bain wins 2020 Booker, Avni Doshi misses out

Rediff.com20 Nov 2020

Dubai-based Indian-origin writer Doshi, who was shortlisted among the final six authors for her debut novel Burnt Sugar, lost out on the top prize.

'Masala films won't be the same after Simmba'

'Masala films won't be the same after Simmba'

Rediff.com27 Dec 2018

'Deepika has got a lot to do with whatever I have achieved in the last six years.' 'She has kept me grounded. Otherwise, who knows what I would have turned into?'

'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.

PM Modi receives Seoul Peace Prize for 2018

PM Modi receives Seoul Peace Prize for 2018

Rediff.com22 Feb 2019

The award committee recognised his contribution to the growth of Indian and global economies, crediting 'Modinomics' for reducing social and economic disparity between the rich and the poor.

Review: Paradesi is exceptional

Review: Paradesi is exceptional

Rediff.com15 Mar 2013

An authentic script, simple visuals and down-to-earth characters make this a must-watch.

Bollywood's gals make their own movies!

Bollywood's gals make their own movies!

Rediff.com29 Jul 2021

Joginder Tuteja looks at Bollywood's new lot of actress-turned-producers.