DIVYA NAIR, AFSAR DAYATAR

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Captain Miller Review: Dhanush To The Rescue

Captain Miller Review: Dhanush To The Rescue

Rediff.com   12 Jan 2024

When you leave the cinema hall, what stays with you is the message of inclusion and the need to stand up for your freedom, observes Divya Nair.

How Hema Malini Inspired Gulzar

How Hema Malini Inspired Gulzar

Rediff.com   10 Jan 2024

Rememembering the lack of funds when making Meera, Gulzarsaab said, "I asked her to work in the film without taking any money and she said this is a film which she would like to watch with her children and their children."

When Shilpa Gave An Arm And A Leg For Rohit Shetty

When Shilpa Gave An Arm And A Leg For Rohit Shetty

Rediff.com   6 Jan 2024

'It is not easy to pull off a seven-part show because it is almost like making four films at once.'

Watched These Brilliant Malayalam Films?

Watched These Brilliant Malayalam Films?

Rediff.com   5 Jan 2024

Divya Nair lists 2023's Malayalam movies that can be enjoyed by all ages.

'Just on the basis of beauty, you can't survive for so long'

'Just on the basis of beauty, you can't survive for so long'

Rediff.com   5 Jan 2024

'She is a very thoughtful actor.' 'She is in the industry not only because she is beautiful, but also because she is sensible.'

Why Everyone Knows Urofi, Ankur Warikoo, Physics Wallah...

Why Everyone Knows Urofi, Ankur Warikoo, Physics Wallah...

Rediff.com   3 Jan 2024

Meet the youngsters who rule India's social media.

India's Top Social Media Influencers

India's Top Social Media Influencers

Rediff.com   3 Jan 2024

In a nation of 1.4 billion people, where a potential new creator is born every second, we pick 25 influencers who have ruled social media this year.

2023's Most Entertaining Moments Caught On Camera

2023's Most Entertaining Moments Caught On Camera

Rediff.com   27 Dec 2023

Afsar Dayatar/Rediff.com worked hard through the year to capture movie stars on camera, and here are some of 2023's most entertaining moments.

'Main itna paseena kisi bhi film ki liye nahin baha hai'

'Main itna paseena kisi bhi film ki liye nahin baha hai'

Rediff.com   21 Dec 2023

The actor is as entertaining at press conferences as he is in the movies, and he keeps the proceedings light -- and fun -- and Hitesh Harisinghani/ Rediff.com and Afsar Dayatar/ Rediff.com capture them.

A Soulful Night Of Safed Songs

A Soulful Night Of Safed Songs

Rediff.com   15 Dec 2023

Sandeep Singh's directorial debut Safed saw a beautiful musical night, featuring performances from Sonu Nigam and Rekha Bhardwaj among others.

When Ananya Turned Agony Aunt

When Ananya Turned Agony Aunt

Rediff.com   11 Dec 2023

The trailer launch of the Netflix film Kho Gaye Hum Kahan, starring Ananya Panday, Siddhant Chaturvedi and Adarsh Gourav, was not a regular media interaction.

How To Heal From Toxic Relationships

How To Heal From Toxic Relationships

Rediff.com   8 Dec 2023

When things don't materialise the way toxic people want them to, they may try different ways to control you.

Mohanlal Looks Smashing in Malaikottai Valiban

Mohanlal Looks Smashing in Malaikottai Valiban

Rediff.com   7 Dec 2023

Mohanlal, the complete actor, has finally revealed the teaser of his coming period drama, Malaikottai Valiban.

Why Is Nushrratt So Happy?

Why Is Nushrratt So Happy?

Rediff.com   5 Dec 2023

The actor looked like a sweet winter treat in a pista coloured sari with lace borders.

Why Is My Partner So Toxic?

Why Is My Partner So Toxic?

Rediff.com   1 Dec 2023

According to experts, one of the primary causes of toxic behaviour is a lack of adulting in men and women.

Review: Dhootha Keeps You Hooked

Review: Dhootha Keeps You Hooked

Rediff.com   1 Dec 2023

At the end of eight episodes, the climax is bound to leave you with questions but it would be fair to say that the two-episode backstory and the characters seemed far more interesting than the six-episode drama and tension that led to it, observes Divya Nair.

Why Indian youth need a system over Messi or Ronaldo

Why Indian youth need a system over Messi or Ronaldo

Rediff.com   25 Nov 2023

Kahn acknowledged the significance of having role models like Messi and Ronaldo but emphasised the importance of nurturing Indian talent.

Review: The Village Fails To Impress

Review: The Village Fails To Impress

Rediff.com   24 Nov 2023

The Village starts off pretty well, but it required something more convincing than a bunch of creepy Gollum-like monsters to deliver the impact it should, observes Divya Nair.

'When We Cry, People Laugh'

'When We Cry, People Laugh'

Rediff.com   24 Nov 2023

Rediff.com's Prasanna D Zore, Hitesh Harisinghani and Afsar Dayatar return moist-eyed, elevated, after spending an evening with clowns and derring-do stunt artistes at Rambo Circus.

Is Your Partner Toxic Or Are You Judgmental?

Is Your Partner Toxic Or Are You Judgmental?

Rediff.com   23 Nov 2023

Relationship coaches help you decode toxic behaviour and how it can potentially damage your mental health and your relationship with your partner.