DIVYA NAIR, AFSAR DAYATAR

Stories by DIVYA NAIR, AFSAR DAYATAR

'There is love, family, togetherness, romance'

'There is love, family, togetherness, romance'

Rediff.com   2 Aug 2023

'Our endeavour with season two was to be more grand with the weddings and deeper with the characters.' 'So, it is a more nuanced and layered look at the themes that we did in season one.'

Ayushmann Wants To Win Best Actress Award!

Ayushmann Wants To Win Best Actress Award!

Rediff.com   2 Aug 2023

On Tuesday, August 1, 2023, Ayushmann Khurrana and Ananya Panday unveiled the trailer for Dream Girl 2.

Decoding Atlee's Recipe For Blockbuster Cinema

Decoding Atlee's Recipe For Blockbuster Cinema

Rediff.com   1 Aug 2023

Atlee gives temporary relief from reality, by blinding us into a make-believe world where the perfect family hero and messiah makes the world a safer and equal place for all, explains Divya Nair.

Tamannaah Dances LIVE To Kaavaalaa

Tamannaah Dances LIVE To Kaavaalaa

Rediff.com   28 Jul 2023

The actress promoted the Tamil film in Mumbai, and even gave everyone a live performance of her hugely popular song, Kaavaalaa.

The Very Best Of Dhanush

The Very Best Of Dhanush

Rediff.com   28 Jul 2023

Dhanush, who turns 40 on July 28, still defies his age and can transform into an unemployed college graduate, an obsessive, one-sided lover or the doting father of a teen with equal integrity and maybe even lead a badly written film to commercial success.

Ameesha-Sunny's Love Story Retold

Ameesha-Sunny's Love Story Retold

Rediff.com   27 Jul 2023

Twenty two years after it made history at the box office, Gadar: Ek Prem Katha spins a sequel and it is up for release on August 11.

When Tiger Made Rashmika Blush

When Tiger Made Rashmika Blush

Rediff.com   26 Jul 2023

The actors hit the stage to promote anime in India.

Recipe: Beetroot Rasam With No Tomatoes

Recipe: Beetroot Rasam With No Tomatoes

Rediff.com   24 Jul 2023

Beetroot Rasam is a great soup for a chilly day or may be relished with steamed rice and poriyal/upperi/bhaji.

What's Sidharth Malhotra Aiming For?

What's Sidharth Malhotra Aiming For?

Rediff.com   14 Jul 2023

The actor was part of the 'electrifying launch' of Starlight Gaming's first-ever Battle Royale game Raider SIX in Mumbai.

The Trial Review: Kajol Is Brilliant!

The Trial Review: Kajol Is Brilliant!

Rediff.com   14 Jul 2023

Kajol's mere presence has the potential to overshadow her co-stars, but surprisingly, we get to see her modest camaraderie light up the talents of the stunning supporting cast, observes Divya Nair.

She Gave The World 20,000 Babies

She Gave The World 20,000 Babies

Rediff.com   10 Jul 2023

An evening celebrating the best of what medicine has to offer.

Who Does Vidya Balan Want To Murder In Bollywood?

Who Does Vidya Balan Want To Murder In Bollywood?

Rediff.com   6 Jul 2023

Vidya doesn't not take the question lightly, and explains her pick with a seriousness.

Review: Sweet Kaaram Coffee Takes Us On A Joyride

Review: Sweet Kaaram Coffee Takes Us On A Joyride

Rediff.com   6 Jul 2023

This is the kind of essential saas-bahu banter we don't mind tolerating on our screens, Divya Nair tells us.

School of Lies Review: It's Complicated

School of Lies Review: It's Complicated

Rediff.com   4 Jul 2023

After making you uncomfortable, the series ends abruptly, leaving you with a bitter aftertaste of a self-absorbed world that is too eager to move on, notes Divya Nair.

Maamannan Review: Udhayanidhi Stalin's The Weak Point

Maamannan Review: Udhayanidhi Stalin's The Weak Point

Rediff.com   3 Jul 2023

Maamannan could have been so much better with an alternate lead actor and a tighter, more gripping storytelling, sighs a disappointed Divya Nair.

Anil Kapoor's One Big Regret In Life

Anil Kapoor's One Big Regret In Life

Rediff.com   29 Jun 2023

'My eyes were too small (to convey) expressions. I was too hairy. I did not have a great physique. (In this profession) you just keep on working on your minus points and try to improve yourself as much as you can.'

Is Kartik Unlucky In Love?

Is Kartik Unlucky In Love?

Rediff.com   22 Jun 2023

Before the film's release on June 29, they team got together to launch a new song, Sun Sajni.

Bigg Boss: 'I get so many calls that I get irritated'

Bigg Boss: 'I get so many calls that I get irritated'

Rediff.com   18 Jun 2023

'Be it politicians, actors or from any other walk of life, I get calls from everyone saying that Bigg Boss is a great platform for their career and they would love to be a part of the show.'

Kangana's Love Letter To Those Who Lose Their Dreams

Kangana's Love Letter To Those Who Lose Their Dreams

Rediff.com   15 Jun 2023

'Everyday I would get rejected in auditions. One day, one audition, changed my life. Anurag Basu (who directed her in Gangster) approved of it.' 'Had that not happened, where would my life have been? Where would I have ended up?'

The Toughest Choice Kajol Has Ever Made

The Toughest Choice Kajol Has Ever Made

Rediff.com   13 Jun 2023

Kajol gets ready for her OTT Debut, The Trial: Pyaar, Kaanoon, Dhokha.