All stories by SONIL DEDHIA
Sikandar Ka Muqaddar Review: Underwhelming Thriller
Rediff.com29 Nov 2024If approached with minimal expectations, Sikandar Ka Muqaddar offers enough suspense to justify an OTT viewing, observes Sonil Dedhia.
Gladiator 2 Review: Worthy Follow-Up
Rediff.com15 Nov 2024Gladiator 2 delivers an epic experience that may not replace the original in viewers' hearts but certainly earns its place beside it, notes Sonil Dedhia.
Singham Again Review: Nothing Succeeds Like Excess!
Rediff.com1 Nov 2024If Singham was a biryani, with all the flavours coming together seamlessly, Singham Again is a desi thaali, full of scrumptious dishes, but a tad in excess, discovers Sonil Dedhia who watched the film in New Zealand.
'I don't need to provide any character certificate'
Rediff.com22 Jun 2020'If I am going in a car and a dog barks, I am not going to stop my car and give any attention to it.'
Why Chandrachur Singh VANISHED
Rediff.com20 Jun 2020'I went through a phase of disillusionment but took things in my stride -- the good and the bad.' 'In this profession, it's more magnified because we are in the public eye all the time.'
'We challenge Mr Bachchan, and he challenges us'
Rediff.com12 Jun 2020'There were initial hiccups with Ayushmann as Mr Bachchan has an aura; he isn't called a legend for anything.'
'Gulabo Sitabo is going to 203 countries simultaneously'
Rediff.com11 Jun 2020'It is the biggest release for me.'
'Parents refused to marry their daughters to me'
Rediff.com8 Oct 2015'I remember Madhuri Dixit was very scared to do a rape scene with me in Prem Pratigyaa. After the shot, she said she couldn't even feel me touching her.' Ranjeet gets candid about his 'villainous' career.
Abhishek: I don't aspire to be like my father
Rediff.com18 Aug 2015'I wake up every morning and get to make movies. This is the biggest highlight of my career.' All Is Well for Abhishek Bachchan.
'I am the original serial kisser'
Rediff.com14 Aug 2015'When I was staying in Teen Batti (in south Mumbai), I had one washroom and we were 10 people. Today I have three washrooms and I am the only one using all of them. Can you see the quantum leap that I have taken in life?' Jackie Shroff gets candid.
'This may be the first time men cry watching a film'
Rediff.com13 Aug 2015'It was tough to take my eyes off Kareena Kapoor!' 'I have grown up watching Akshay and Jackie Sir's films. They are the coolest guys I have worked with. Jackie Sir was our in-house bidhu.'
'I feel ashamed when my son asks me certain questions'
Rediff.com12 Aug 2015'My son Aarav recently asked me a question: 'Whenever you are happy in a film, why do you start singing a song?' I didn't have an answer for him.' Akshay Kumar discusses movies, martial arts and more.
He won the only Filmfare Award Sholay won
Rediff.com7 Aug 2015The man who edited Sholay died in penury.
'During Masaan, I wasn't affected by burning corpses'
Rediff.com23 Jul 2015'The standing ovation in Cannes was a rare moment where I felt patriotic. I realised that the audience was not clapping for an individual but for the team that came from India with such a beautiful film.' Masaan's leading man Vicky Kaushal takes us through its making.
'I'd love to play Amitabh Bachchan's daughter'
Rediff.com22 Jul 2015'Masaan went to Cannes, got a standing ovation, won awards. I want the people of India to watch my film. Finally, it is happening!'
Meet the cute girl from Bajrangi Bhaijaan!
Rediff.com21 Jul 2015'Salman and I would play table tennis and drive an ATV (All Terrain Vehicle) while shooting in Karjat. And he made me eat a lot of biryani!' Child actor Harshaali Malhotra shares her Bajrangi Bhaijaan experience.
'My fans can't see me crying on screen'
Rediff.com19 Jul 2015'Bajrangi Bhaijaan is a positive film. I want the heads of both countries to watch the film. India and Pakistan are dealing with the problem shown in the film and after watching the film, their hearts might melt. Till the time I don't get a response from them, I will keep tweeting about it.' Salman Khan discusses his superhit film.
'Aaradhya is very excited about Pro Kabbadi League'
Rediff.com17 Jul 2015The second season of the Pro Kabbadi League will kick off from July 18, and Abhishek Bachchan, who owns the team Jaipur Pink Panthers, is as excited as his little girl.