Happy Birthday AR Rahman
Cinema screens bring in over 60% of the Rs 19,100 crore that Indian films earned in 2019. The reception a film gets in theatres impacts the price of every other revenue stream -- TV, OTT, overseas. Vanita Kohli-Khandekar explains why the theatre business is not doomed and why OTT won't become the first window of release.
From safe selfies to wife carrying championships, here's this week of wacky stories from around the world.
'I am going to direct a film for him.' 'He thinks I will make a good film.' 'For me, that in itself is an award.'
Singer Kavita Seth tells us what kind of songs she loves to sing -- and then even sings them!
Mirabai Chanu talks about training in lockdown and her plans to return to her old fitness regime.
'Khaike Paan Banarasiwala doesn't sound like a Hindi song,' Kishore Kumar said. 'I don't think I can sing this song.' We pleaded with him. Finally, he relented on one condition...
Raju Bist from Thane tells us how he spent the last two months of lockdown.
Nikita Puri lists the best shows and films to watch online as you ace social distancing.
Holidays, slurping on ice golas, fights in the school bus for the window seat and visiting grandparents are some of the things Rediff.com's Anita Aikara misses dearly.
'I have gone through my share of depression, drug addiction and professional failure but it has made me stronger.'
Take a 15-minute break from whatever it is that you're doing and listen to your favourite song.
'You need to be very passionate towards life, not because you are a film-maker, but because you are a human being.' 'If you can do that, then I think it reflects in the films that you make.'
'The game which I loved the most, it was taken away.'
'I try to say to myself, 'Don't cry in front of people'. But sometimes I can't help it.'
'I was very nervous working with Rani Mukerji in Mardaani initially because she is such a senior actor.' Meet Tahir Raj Bhasin.
'I admire Jayalalithaa. What drove her to do and achieve what she did?'
The Renault Triber is an ideal vehicle which has enough buff in its looks and enough practical space for a family of 5 to go out on a weekend getaway, says Rajesh Karkera/Rediff.com.
'I am glad I am getting to live my dream.' Anushka Sharma, on a career-high, talks about her films.
HTC Desire 326G Dual SIM is sure to grab a big chunk of budget smartphones market soon, says Shruti Puri
Will Priyanka start a family? Or does she have some career aces up her sleeve? Longtime Rediff.com contributor Aseem Chhabra, author of
'The biggest tip my mother gave me was to work hard and be true to yourself.' Janhvi Kapoor gets ready for her big launch Dhadak with Ishaan Khatter by her side.
In Ready Player One, Steven Spielberg returns to an arena he predominantly parented with the optimism of a kid who hasn't forgotten what it's like to be an audience, notes Sukanya Verma.
Oviya swears she won't return to the Bigg Boss house, but in showbiz, anything can happen.
US sanctions Mexico captain Rafa Marquez for alleged drug ties 'I deny categorically any type of relation with this organization'
Vicky Toppo is a young man who transforms into a woman each time he takes to the stage to dance to Bhojpuri or Bollywood songs. He tells Archana Masih about life as an entertainer in the interiors of Bihar's villages.
'I have no keys to my house; it works on biometrics and electronic identification.' 'Every time anyone enters, the camera captures it and I get a message on my phone.'
How the Galti Se Mistake song was filmed, and other stories from Jagga Jasoos...
With big dreams and high hopes of earning lakhs or even crores, more and more youngsters are getting into software development for smartphones.
MSG is a feature-length advertisement you'd be best advised to forego, says Raja Sen.
Despite four screenplay writers and Salman Khan's best efforts, Kick fails to impress, says Sukanya Verma.
'We want to be a nation at par with the best internationally.' 'But why is it in theatre we continue to have such low standards?'
Children will fall and rise again; that is what life is all about, says Virender Kapoor.
'I am an accidental lyricist,' confesses the superstar who has written Haanikaarak Bapu, Emotional Atyachar, Abhi Mujh Mein Kahin, the songs for Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani and Ae Dil Hai Mushkil and many, many, more chartbusters.
Photographer Pravin Talan's 2016 Calendar is a page-turner which celebrates talent.
'I have learnt what I shouldn't do with my children -- like, not check their phone.' 'I have really wanted to check my kid's phone, but I have controlled myself.' 'It would mean going over the line.' 'So I make best friends with her friends, and in this matter, I use my stardom to the fullest.'
Singer Nakash Aziz gets candid about his journey in Bollywood!
'A good entertaining story is the key to any successful film.' Director Vignesh Shivan reveals the secret of his Naanum Rowdy Dhaan success.
Both protesters and the authorities in Hong Kong are using complex combinations of technology, reports Devangshu Datta.
