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Indian filmmaker gets Emmy nod

Indian filmmaker gets Emmy nod

Rediff.com24 Jul 2007

British director Bharat Nalluri's HBO movie Tsunami, The Aftermath, has been nominated for an Emmy award.

Filmmakers divided over Shilpa's future

Filmmakers divided over Shilpa's future

Rediff.com30 Jan 2007

Directors feel Shilpa is likely to win more ad contracts than big films.

Iranian filmmaker Jafar Panahi jailed for 6 years

Iranian filmmaker Jafar Panahi jailed for 6 years

Rediff.com21 Dec 2010

Panahi, known for his internationally acclaimed movies like The Circle, White Balloon and The Mirror on humanitarian struggles in the country, has been outspoken in his support of Iran's opposition movement, earning the wrath of the government.

Italian filmmaker for co-productions

Italian filmmaker for co-productions

Rediff.com29 Nov 2005

Italian filmmaker Sergio Scapanini said at IFFI on Monday the Indo-Italian co-production treaty will help stimulate production of culturally vibrant films.

New York Film Academy's filmmaking workshop

New York Film Academy's filmmaking workshop

Rediff.com24 Jan 2011

The New York Film Academy in partnership with Yellow Submarine Film Pvt Ltd, will conduct hands-on intensive filmmaking workshop in Mumbai in May 2011. This is the first time NYFA is conducting a workshop in India.

Why Thithi filmmaker feels overwhelmed by Aamir Khan

Why Thithi filmmaker feels overwhelmed by Aamir Khan

Rediff.com6 Jun 2016

Raam Reddy gets candid about Thithi, his film journey so far and his next project.

All We Imagine As Light Shines At Cannes

All We Imagine As Light Shines At Cannes

Rediff.com25 May 2024

It is the first Indian film in competition at the Cannes Film Festival in 30 years.

Britain bans Pak minister who offered bounty on filmmaker

Britain bans Pak minister who offered bounty on filmmaker

Rediff.com12 Oct 2012

Britain has banned Pakistan's Railways Minister Ghulam Ahmed Bilour from entering the country, weeks after he had announced a 100,000-dollar bounty for the anti-Islam filmmaker

Kumaraswamy: From bringing down BJP govt to joining Modi 3.0

Kumaraswamy: From bringing down BJP govt to joining Modi 3.0

Rediff.com10 Jun 2024

Two-time chief minister and five-time MLA Janata Dal-Secular leader H D Kumaraswamy has once again demonstrated his political acumen by bagging a seat in the union council of ministers, despite his party joining the Bharatiya Janata Party-led National Democratic Alliance just last year.

Filmmaking at Bodhgaya gets costlier

Filmmaking at Bodhgaya gets costlier

Rediff.com18 Dec 2004

'Making A Film Is Like Going To War'

'Making A Film Is Like Going To War'

Rediff.com31 Jul 2024

'I promise you, you've never seen her do anything like this.' 'It is a complete reinvention of Janhvi Kapoor.'

Study filmmaking; participate in a finance fest and more

Study filmmaking; participate in a finance fest and more

Rediff.com31 Jan 2012

Study the nuances of filmmaking at the Film and Television Institute of India, Pune or participate in the annual Finance Fest in Delhi. Read on for details

Top 10 Moments From Oscars 2024

Top 10 Moments From Oscars 2024

Rediff.com11 Mar 2024

Love them, hate them but the Oscars have a way of sneaking up on you.

India Is All Set To Shine At Cannes

India Is All Set To Shine At Cannes

Rediff.com13 May 2024

Never before in history have Cannes and its sidebars found space for eight Indian, or India-themed, films.

National Film Awards named after Indira Gandhi, Nargis renamed

National Film Awards named after Indira Gandhi, Nargis renamed

Rediff.com14 Feb 2024

The 'Indira Gandhi award for best debut film' and the 'Nargis Dutt award for best feature film on national integration' have been retitled with the names of the late prime minister and legendary actor being dropped as part of a raft of changes for the National Film Awards, according to a notification.

When wives double up as muses for filmmaker hubbies

When wives double up as muses for filmmaker hubbies

Rediff.com10 Jun 2011

Here's looking at the illustrious list of directors who cast their wives in their films.

Filmmaker B R Chopra passes away

Filmmaker B R Chopra passes away

Rediff.com5 Nov 2008

Noted Bollywood filmmaker, B R Chopra passed away early on Wednesday morning at his home in Mumbai. He was keeping ill for quite sometime due to age related disease.

Eminent Bengali filmmaker Anjan Das dies

Eminent Bengali filmmaker Anjan Das dies

Rediff.com2 Jun 2014

He was being treated for liver cancer.

Gang-rape documentary fallout? NO entry for scribes, filmmakers in jails

Gang-rape documentary fallout? NO entry for scribes, filmmakers in jails

Rediff.com24 Jul 2015

Entry of journalists, non-government activists and filmmakers into jails for writing articles or taking interviews of inmates has been banned by the government, except under special requests.

Sharad Pawar's old video surfaces as Ajit seeks votes for wife

Sharad Pawar's old video surfaces as Ajit seeks votes for wife

Rediff.com11 Apr 2024

This video is being viewed as the NCP-SP party's response to the appeal made by the rival camp's head and Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar to vote for the name 'Pawar' in Baramati in the upcoming general elections.

Celebrated author and Naveen Patnaik's sister Gita Mehta passes away at 80

Celebrated author and Naveen Patnaik's sister Gita Mehta passes away at 80

Rediff.com17 Sep 2023

An eminent author, documentary filmmaker, and journalist, Gita Mehta was the elder sister of Naveen Patnaik and businessman Prem Patnaik.

Indian-American filmmaker indicted for campaign finance fraud

Indian-American filmmaker indicted for campaign finance fraud

Rediff.com24 Jan 2014

Indian-American filmmaker Dinesh D'Souza, who had made a documentary on US President Barack Obama, has been indicted on charges of violating federal campaign finance laws.

Filmmaker Rohan Sippy blessed with a baby girl

Filmmaker Rohan Sippy blessed with a baby girl

Rediff.com27 Nov 2012

Here's what your favourite Bollywood celebrities are tweeting.

Denied entry to Kolkata mall for wearing dhoti, alleges filmmaker

Denied entry to Kolkata mall for wearing dhoti, alleges filmmaker

Rediff.com16 Jul 2017

Filmmaker Ashish Avikunthak claimed that mall official allowed him to enter after after hearing him speak in English.

Jaya B: from journalist to filmmaker

Jaya B: from journalist to filmmaker

Rediff.com15 May 2007

Jounalist turned fimmaker, Jaya B talks about her films ans other projects in this interview.

'Bollywood filmmakers portray Kashmiris as violent people'

'Bollywood filmmakers portray Kashmiris as violent people'

Rediff.com9 Sep 2010

Amir Bashir shares his experience of directing his debut film Harud, which will premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival.

Jackie Chan in Indian filmmaker's next

Jackie Chan in Indian filmmaker's next

Rediff.com3 Jan 2006

All the latest Hollywood buzz.

Ashoke Pandit: Many filmmakers agree with me on condemning AIB show

Ashoke Pandit: Many filmmakers agree with me on condemning AIB show

Rediff.com5 Feb 2015

Pandit, who has been appointed in the revamped Censor Board, tries to justify himself.

Filmi Family Tree: Know Kishoreda's world-renowned filmmaker relative?

Filmi Family Tree: Know Kishoreda's world-renowned filmmaker relative?

Rediff.com15 Apr 2014

Think you know everything about your favourite Bollywood stars? Test your gyaan here!

FTII stir: 10 filmmakers return national awards over 'government's apathy'

FTII stir: 10 filmmakers return national awards over 'government's apathy'

Rediff.com29 Oct 2015

10 frontline filmmakers announced their decision to return the prestigious National Awards over the government's "apathy" in addressing the students issues and the environment of intolerance.

Filmmaker Lal Jose begins his road trip to London!

Filmmaker Lal Jose begins his road trip to London!

Rediff.com19 Jun 2014

The filmmaker is known for his penchant for travelling.

Govt opens doors to foreign filmmakers

Govt opens doors to foreign filmmakers

Rediff.com10 Jun 2003

Filmmakers wanting to shoot in India can now take advantage of the liberalised visa regime.

Filmmaker Imtiaz Ali on what fascinates him about India

Filmmaker Imtiaz Ali on what fascinates him about India

Rediff.com17 Dec 2013

'In Kaza, Himachal Pradesh, the winter population is only around 70 to 75 people. The residents go away to lesser cold places... Kashmir so multi-textured... Punjab has suffered most after Partition -- the richness of the area was taken away...' Filmmaker Imtiaz Ali on his experiences while travelling through India.

Murder Mubarak Review: Poor Man's Agatha Christie

Murder Mubarak Review: Poor Man's Agatha Christie

Rediff.com15 Mar 2024

Despite director Homi Adajania's ease around quirky ensembles and macabre touches, Murder Mubarak fails to draw the viewer into its shallow world of the vain and wealthy, feels Sukanya Verma.

Cricketers, filmmakers, biz CEOs at a lit fest?

Cricketers, filmmakers, biz CEOs at a lit fest?

Rediff.com6 Dec 2011

The line-up of authors at the Times of India Literary Carnival said something about the city that hosted it. Abhishek Mande reports.