'What you do today defines what you are going to be tomorrow.'
Gupt's greatest success lies in how attractive it remains despite the suspense becoming common knowledge, feels Sukanya Verma.
Charlie Ke Chakkar Mein is a thriller with many twists, writes Jahnavi Patel.
Sukanya Verma looks at the recent spate of book-to-screen adaptations.
It has been 20 years since the Kargil War. Sukanya Verma look back at Lakshya, Farhan Akhtar's memorable film that was inspired by the war in the icy heights where young Indian soldiers fought tireless battles to evict Pakistani troops from our territory.
Director Ashwin Saravanan's Maya is a gripping supernatural thriller. S Saraswathi recommends.
Some of featured her in author-backed roles while others had her as a part of an ensemble cast.
Director Sundar C lets his fans down with his clich supernatural thriller Aranmanai, rants S Saraswathi.
'People have only seen me crying and being this martyr mother and sacrificing wife.' 'But I want to do something which is dark, something mysterious.'
Scientists are puzzled by what caused the mysterious nuclear leak at the Kakrapar Nuclear Power Plant in Gujarat last year, reveals Pallava Bagla.
Aseem Chhabra lists his favourite films, most of them shown at international film festivals held virtually (Berlinale and Rotterdam), hybrid (Toronto) or physical (Cannes and Venice).
Almost everything about Zid can be best described as botched, says Nishi Tiwari.
Rhea wants a stay on the Bihar police probe.
Streaming a diverse range of moods and moments, these films are a fairly commendable effort if not always riveting, feels Sukanya Verma.
Ittefaq has a gagster attitude, plenty of light touches, and it announces Abhay Chopra as a mainstream talent to watch out for, says Sreehari Nair.
'I take interest in all my films but I took special interest in Khamoshiyan.' Mahesh Bhatt tells us why.
Aseem Chhabra lists the best non-Hindi language films he watched in 2020, with the hope that they will have a wider reach in the new year.
Vidya Balan gets candid about her films but dodges question on censor board!
The actors are good and Sujoy Ghosh is tremendous at creating a textured Bengal setting, but this is a thriller which could have used more twists and smarts, says Raja Sen.
'As the burkha-clad beauty Husna in Mere Mehboob, she inspired Shakeel Badayuni to compose Mere Mehboob Tujhe Meri Mohabbat Ki Kasam/Phir Mujhe Un Nargisi Aankhon Ka Sahara De De. Hasrat Jaipuri showered epithets like Nargis-e-Mastaana and Phoolon Ki Rani, Baharon Ki Malika on her in Arzoo.'
'There are girls out there who are gonna feel self accepting through this film because she's someone who just wants to live her own life. She's not a particularly selfish person, or reckless, but well thought.'
'If I had become father at a younger age, I would probably have been casual about it.'
'Despite its noble attempts, tight editing, terrific sound design, good performances and a compelling story, Hotel Mumbai tells a big lie.'
Though it's not the first time an Indian actor is working offshore, Dimple's gig in Tenet, has us thrilled.
A look at the top tweets from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.
Soorma Director Shaadi Ali moves on to his next biopic. Vivek Agnihotri reveals the subject of his next film. Bolly Gupshup with Subhash K Jha.
Sukanya Verma recaps all the action at this year's MAMI.
Meet the Bhandari brothers, who scored a critical and commercial hit with their debut film while the biggest movie of the year was dominating the box office across the country.
Amitabh Bachchan is excellent, no question. Only his mystery involved an elusive bottle of Isabgol, says Raja Sen.
Andhadhun is a stunning, comic, grisly, absurd, intense, cold, crazy and must-watch, raves Sukanya Verma.
The narrative seems to go absolutely nowhere from start to finish, says S Saraswathi.
Actor Gautam Rode gets ready for his new epic show.
Does Manmarziyaan feature in your list?
From sports to history, Rediff reader Sabyasachi Dutta shares a selection of books for you to add to your reading list in 2020.
Gethu is boring and uneventful, warns S Saraswathi.
The top posts on social media from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.
While Calcutta has transitioned to Kolkata, Satyajit Ray's detective, Feluda, has remained unchanged in the Bengali consciousness