DIVYA NAIR, AFSAR DAYATAR

Stories by DIVYA NAIR, AFSAR DAYATAR

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.

Por Thozhil Review: Compelling Thriller

Por Thozhil Review: Compelling Thriller

Rediff.com   9 Jun 2023

The treatment of the crime and criminal may seem predictable, but not quite the way you'd imagined it to be, discovers Divya Nair.

'Most beautiful part about Sara is...'

'Most beautiful part about Sara is...'

Rediff.com   8 Jun 2023

Sara, and her co-star Vicky Kaushal, could not stop grinning throughout the success party of their film, as they blew balloons, sang, cut cake and pulled each other's leg.

Neelavelicham Review: A Visual Treat

Neelavelicham Review: A Visual Treat

Rediff.com   25 May 2023

The lyrical beauty of the songs, the exceptional frames that bind beauty and poetry make Neelavelicham a near-perfect tribute to the legendary writer who marvelled at imperfection and despised grammar as much as he hated his writing being edited, observes Divya Nair.

Does Shahid Get Paid 40 Crore?

Does Shahid Get Paid 40 Crore?

Rediff.com   25 May 2023

'Kam bola aapne.'

Recipe: Divya's Kerala Kootu

Recipe: Divya's Kerala Kootu

Rediff.com   24 May 2023

Kerala Kootu is best enjoyed with steamed rice, but also goes well with rotis or crisp dosas.