What should be made out of the Madras high court order involving non-Hindus' entry into Hindu temples, when many non-Hindus are among the hundreds of thousands that have been worshipping at these temples for generations, asks N Sathiya Moorthy.
Made of silver with a coat of gold, the historical sceptre will be installed near the chair of the Lok Sabha Speaker on May 28, the same day the new Parliament building will be dedicated to the nation by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
'There are people who loved the show and people who have been shocked by it.'
A glimpse of the Pathaan star exuded more glamour than a room full of Hollywood put together.
There were so many beautiful moments from Oscar night.
Like Slumdog Millionaire, RRR will remain a one-time phenomenon until another big, larger-than-life, Indian film connects with the critics in the West, predicts Aseem Chhabra.
The 42-year-old Indian-origin prime minister and his family were filmed apparently breaking the rules of Hyde Park in central London.
Joginder Tuteja lists what's up on OTT this month.
There's a whole bunch of films and Web series coming up for release in April.
'I would also like to congratulate the team of The Elephant Whisperers on their win today bringing another Oscar to India.'
Kareena in a Kalimpong murder mystery, Priyanka in a Hollywood rom-com, a South Korean style western and lots, lots more on OTT this week.
'Despite its noble attempts, tight editing, terrific sound design, good performances and a compelling story, Hotel Mumbai tells a big lie.'
The reworked version of Bunty Aur Babli will release on November 19.
'Back in India, I am the dictator. No one tells me how to make a film.'
Detective shows like CID did a better job than Gumraah of creating thrilling cases, observes Deepa Gahlot.
As 2022 draws to a close, a lot of movies and Web series are readying for release.
Madhavan doesn't try to be Charlie, and makes Maara stand out like a fresh film, feels Divya Nair.
An Indian-origin student has been indicted on charges of bias and invasion of privacy for secretly filming and posting online a sexual encounter between his male roommate and another man at Rutgers University in the United States last year that led his roommate to commit suicide.
Actor and Samajwadi Party MP Jaya Bachchan said she was happy that the House was discussing the most important ambassadors of the country, the film fraternity.
Himmatwala, I ME Aur Main and Nautanki Sala are a few films that feature remixes of old hit songs.
Joginder Tuteja lists the interesting titles coming up in February.
'The only way to bring the audience back is to give them stories that come from the heart.'
'Because of what she has done to every one of her films, they are untouchable.'
'It used to be a big problem to make people understand that one can be equally passionate about dancing as well as acting, and you don't need to choose one to be good at something. Bagging the kind of roles I wanted to do was a struggle.'
Sukanya Verma looks at all the significant bald imagery of Bollywood through the years.
The stars Rediff.com Contributing Photographer Pradeep Bandekar sighted over the weekend.
Even as she promotes her latest international project Citadel, Priyanka Chopra has moved on to her next.
Saiyami at airport... R Madhavan shows HIS film to Nambi Narayanan... Payal with her mother...
'Hinduism meshed with his sense that the world was paradoxical and puzzling.'
David Dhawan has zeroed in on Baku in Azerbaijan for the remake of Coolie No 1.
Here's what Bollywood has in store for April!
In spite of a selection of fine actors doing their best, and an eye-catching visual quality, Rana Naidu is more disturbing than entertaining, feels Deepa Gahlot.
Havelock should be your destination for 2024. It is love at every sight!
The love story of Shakuntala and Dushyant is so familiar, from textbooks, comics, stage and screen versions, that it has become part of our cultural DNA. If a film-maker thinks he can make it his own by producing a 3D version with excessive CGI, he achieves nothing but overkill, notes Deepa Gahlot.
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'Today, Shekhar Kapoor is offended because no one has consulted him about this new project. Why should they?'
Veera Madakari is a Sudeep film from beginning to end. He shines as an actor and a singer. Newcomer Raagini sizzles in the dances. Joysha who plays the child's character is superb. Songs and dances are well picturised. Camera work is very good.
The actor and his wife Upasana Kamineni are expecting their first child; his film RRR has bagged two Golden Globe nominations.
'Keeravaaniji doesn't work in isolation.' 'He responds to stories, situations and the emotional core of a film.' 'That's why his tunes are so different.' 'Unchiseled emotional masterpieces.'