Proud of Sanal for believing in 'S Durga': Apurva Asrani
Film writer and editor Apurva Asrani on Tuesday said he is proud that filmmaker Sanal Kumar Sasidharan believed in his movie "S Durga" and fought for justice in having it screened at the 48th International Film Festival of India (IFFI).
Nov 21, 2017, 18:32 PM IST
Screen 'S Durga' at IFFI, says Kerala HC
The court directed that the certified copy of the film should be screened at IFFI, one of the most prestigious film festivals of the country.
Nov 21, 2017, 15:34 PM IST
Shah Rukh Khan invokes 'Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam' at controversy-hit IFFI
I and B minister Smriti Irani and Goa Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar inaugurated the festival along with Shah Rukh.
Nov 21, 2017, 08:27 AM IST
International Film Festival of India opens amid much fanfare - In Pics
International Film Festival of India (IFFI) opened on Monday amid much fanfare.
Nov 21, 2017, 00:22 AM IST
Anti-Padmavati protests: Shabana Azmi calls for IFFI boycott
Shabana Azmi feels it's time for the film industry to take a collective stand against the ugly controversies and protests surrounding the release of Padmavati.
Nov 19, 2017, 08:08 AM IST
Film industry should boycott IFFI: Shabana Azmi
Veteran actor Shabana Azmi today said the film industry should boycott the International Film Festival of India to mark its protest against threats to filmmaker Sanjay Leela Bhansali and his "Padmavati" star Deepika Padukone.
Nov 18, 2017, 16:57 PM IST
IFFI to honour Amitabh Bachchan with personality of the year award
Megastar Amitabh Bachchan has made an immense contribution to Hindi cinema and remains one of the most iconic stars, the country has ever produced. As a mark of honour, the International Film Festival Of India (IFFI) will present him with an award.
Nov 15, 2017, 10:29 AM IST
Jury Head of IFFI Sujoy Ghosh resigns
This is a segment of Zee News which brings to you latest updates. Jury Head of International Film Festival of India Sujoy Ghosh has resigned from his post.
Nov 14, 2017, 16:43 PM IST
Why Katappa killed Baahubali? Rajyavardhan Rathore knows the answer
After SS Rajamouli, director of blockbuster film "Baahubali: The Beginning", Union minister of state for Information and Broadcasting Rajyavardhan Rathore may well be the second person to know why Katappa killed Baahubali -- an immensely popular internet meme and a popular mystery which has generated a series of jokes on social media.
Nov 28, 2016, 19:51 PM IST
47th 'International Film Festival of India' opens tomorrow!
Veteran filmmaker Ramesh Sippy will inaugurate the 47th edition of the International Film Festival of India.
Nov 19, 2016, 18:52 PM IST
Not working with stars was my helplessness: Aanand L Rai
A director should keep challenging himself with each film, said Rai.
Nov 29, 2015, 13:07 PM IST
Ranveer Singh auditioned for 'Bhaag Milkha Bhaag': Mehra
Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra has revealed that actor Ranveer Singh had auditioned for "Bhaag Milkha Bhaag" but the film eventually went to Farhan Akhtar because the filmmaker says he found the latter's approach to the role most appealing.
Nov 29, 2015, 10:13 AM IST
Film festivals look down upon 'massy' films: Farah Khan
Eight years after it regaled Bollywood audiences with its song and dance sequences, filmy story line about reincarnation and an ensemble cast, Farah Khan's "Om Shanti Om" was showcased at the 37th Cairo International Film Festival (CIFF) just recently. The filmmaker, however, feels that "commercial or massy" films are largely looked down upon at film festivals in India.
Nov 28, 2015, 12:01 PM IST
Hope Priyanka's international fame helps 'Jai Gangaajal': Jha
'Gangaajal' had Ajay Devgn as the lead in the role of a cop. The director said the story of the sequel made him chose a female protagonist.
Nov 28, 2015, 09:52 AM IST
FTII sympathisers to hold alternative film festival in Goa
Filmmakers Saeed Mirza, R.V. Ramani and three FTII affiliates, who claimed they were victims of police action, were also present on the occasion.
Nov 22, 2015, 19:54 PM IST
Goa CM appeals to FTII students to defer IFFI protest
FTII students had staged a 139-day strike from June 12 this year, in protest against the appointment of Gajendra Chauhan as the institute's director.
Nov 20, 2015, 17:05 PM IST
Amitabh's 'Anthony Gonsalves' inspires ailing artistes fund
ESG, a Goa government agency, is a co-host of the International Film Festival of India (IFFI).
Nov 18, 2015, 17:32 PM IST
IFFI 'classics' section to open with Guru Dutt's 'Pyaasa'
Guru Dutt's 'Pyaasa' will be the opening film in the 'Indian Classics' section at the 45th International Film Festival of India (IFFI) 2015
Nov 18, 2015, 13:43 PM IST
AR Rahman to attend IFFI closing ceremony
Music maestro A R Rahman will be the chief guest at the International Film Festival of India (IFFI), which is slated to begin from November 20 in Goa.
Nov 17, 2015, 18:16 PM IST
Northeast should have special funds for filmmaking: Manipuri director
Manipuri movie maestro Aribam Syam Sharma, for whom a special retrospective will be held at the 46th IFFI, is glad that films from northeast India are finding increased presence at film galas in the country. He however says filmmakers from the region need financial support from the government to make more movies.
Nov 14, 2015, 13:14 PM IST
