Aseem Chhabra

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Farah Khan fails to impress in Tees Maar Khan

Farah Khan fails to impress in Tees Maar Khan

Rediff.com   24 Dec 2010

Apart from the songs, nothing else works in Tees Maar Khan.

Facebook was his idea!

Facebook was his idea!

Rediff.com   16 Nov 2010

He sued Marc Zuckerberg for $65 million and won. The Social Network focuses on the former Harvard upperclassman's battle. Aseem Chhabra reports.

I am glad the Obamas won Indian hearts

I am glad the Obamas won Indian hearts

Rediff.com   8 Nov 2010

'The next two years are not going to be a joy in Washington. All of Obama's charm, intellect and skills will have to be put aside as a new reality sets in. So it is wonderful to see the Obamas having a good time in India.'

Special: 'On Diwali, I feel my Indianness'

Special: 'On Diwali, I feel my Indianness'

Rediff.com   3 Nov 2010

Aseem Chhabra relishes celebrating his otherness during the festival.

Hornet's Nest: The best of Millennium trilogy

Hornet's Nest: The best of Millennium trilogy

Rediff.com   29 Oct 2010

The final instalment from the Millennium trilogy is European action-oriented commercial cinema at its best.

How Facebook came to be

How Facebook came to be

Rediff.com   28 Sep 2010

The Social Network explores how the social networking site came into being.

Wall Street 2 is very entertaining

Wall Street 2 is very entertaining

Rediff.com   22 Sep 2010

A stellar cast keeps you riveted to this sequel to Wall Street.

Mother India of the 21st Century

Mother India of the 21st Century

Rediff.com   16 Sep 2010

The depth and reach of the classic Indian film's remixed version stuns Aseem Chhabra.

Another Oscar nod for Slumdog director?

Another Oscar nod for Slumdog director?

Rediff.com   13 Sep 2010

There is a strong possibility that Danny Boyle and some of his other off-screen collaborators on 127 Hours may find themselves nominated again.

Aashayein: Not compelling enough

Aashayein: Not compelling enough

Rediff.com   26 Aug 2010

Aashayein has a unique story that starts with good intentions, but eventually the treatment amounts to nothing spectacular.

The many lives of Swaroop Sampat Rawal

The many lives of Swaroop Sampat Rawal

Rediff.com   16 Jul 2010

Aseem Chhabra traces the yesteryear actor's transformations.

Girl Who Played With Fire is thrilling

Girl Who Played With Fire is thrilling

Rediff.com   9 Jul 2010

The Girl Who Played With Fire, based on the novel, is appealing.

Is M Night Shyamalan losing his touch?

Is M Night Shyamalan losing his touch?

Rediff.com   30 Jun 2010

It sure looks like it because his latest effort, The Last Airbender is not that entertaining.

Remembering Digvijay Singh, who read my hand

Remembering Digvijay Singh, who read my hand

Rediff.com   28 Jun 2010

New York-based Aseem Chhabra recollects his New Delhi days with Digvijay Singh, who passed away last week

Remembering Digvijay Singh, who read my hand

Remembering Digvijay Singh, who read my hand

Rediff.com   28 Jun 2010

New York-based Aseem Chhabra recollects his New Delhi days with Digvijay Singh, who passed away last week

Raavan is Mani, Abhi, Ash's best work

Raavan is Mani, Abhi, Ash's best work

Rediff.com   18 Jun 2010

Strong performances, brilliant use of technology, stunning cinematography and incredible direction make Raavan a must-see.

Is Jai Ho A R Rahman's best song?

Is Jai Ho A R Rahman's best song?

Rediff.com   15 Jun 2010

'The show -- one friend described it as a desi Lion King -- was stunning to watch. The lights, set design, sound, the selection of songs was simply quite spectacular.'

The death of Sambha

The death of Sambha

Rediff.com   19 May 2010

Macmohan acted in 190 films. But he is most famous for three words.

Tharoor was made a sacrificial lamb

Tharoor was made a sacrificial lamb

Rediff.com   19 Apr 2010

A man like Tharoor, a breath of fresh air in Indian politics, has been forced to resign for committing no crimes.

Why the White House is not enough for this actor

Why the White House is not enough for this actor

Rediff.com   5 Apr 2010

Kal Penn is moving to a more financially viable career, albeit only nine months after he took up a public office in President Barack Obama's White House.