Search results for ' Satire'

If Anil Kapoor, Alia, Salman had movies made on their lives...

If Anil Kapoor, Alia, Salman had movies made on their lives...

Rediff.com14 Sep 2015

Oh, the possibilities!

'TMC intolerance no match for BJP vindictiveness'

'TMC intolerance no match for BJP vindictiveness'

Rediff.com26 Apr 2021

'The BJP's modus operandi is not just to be intolerant of dissent, it is to create mistrust and doubt between communities and the electoral process itself.'

'No protection from jokes': Comic Kunal Kamra defends his tweets in SC

'No protection from jokes': Comic Kunal Kamra defends his tweets in SC

Rediff.com29 Jan 2021

'If this court believes I have crossed a line and wants to shut down my internet indefinitely, then I too will write Happy Independence Day post cards every 15th August, just like my Kashmiri friends'

On 107th birthday, grandma gets perfect gift: 'Big hug' from 'handsome' Rahul

On 107th birthday, grandma gets perfect gift: 'Big hug' from 'handsome' Rahul

Rediff.com26 Dec 2017

In a tweet, Bengaluru-based woman Dipali Sikand wrote that her grandmother, who turned 107, had a wish to meet Rahul Gandhi, whom she found as "handsome".

Onion, onion pe likha hai, khane wale ka naam...

Onion, onion pe likha hai, khane wale ka naam...

Rediff.com26 Aug 2013

Rising onion prices make want to make you cry. Uttam Ghosh is determined to make you smile instead.

Now, an underworld film by a woman director

Now, an underworld film by a woman director

Rediff.com21 Nov 2012

Sumana D Kittur talks about her film Edegarike, based on the underworld.

Serious Men review

Serious Men review

Rediff.com1 Oct 2020

Serious Men is one of the sharpest movies of Sudhir Mishra's career, observes Sukanya Verma.

It's been 30 years since Flop Show!

It's been 30 years since Flop Show!

Rediff.com6 Sep 2019

Jaspal Bhatti's feel for the grime, the confusions, and the madness in our system was so complete that he could take on every kind of woman or man God ever gave to the institutions of India, feels Sreehari Nair.

Mangal Mangal ho! What Indians will do on MARS

Mangal Mangal ho! What Indians will do on MARS

Rediff.com19 Nov 2013

Sit back, and join us in our joy ride to our planetary neighbour! Bharat Mata ki Jai!

Saheb Biwi Aur Gangster Returns opens to mixed reviews

Saheb Biwi Aur Gangster Returns opens to mixed reviews

Rediff.com12 Mar 2013

Trade analyst Vinod Mirani gives the box office verdict for the week.

The Best Rishi Kapoor Performances

The Best Rishi Kapoor Performances

Rediff.com1 May 2020

Sukanya Verma raises a toast (he'd like that very much) to the magnificent Rishi Kapoor and his 25 essential performances.

Hindu outfit outrages against Akshay's OMG

Hindu outfit outrages against Akshay's OMG

Rediff.com16 Oct 2012

The Paresh Rawal starrer film is a critical take on religion and features Kumar in the role of God.

Review: Topiwaala is for Upendra's fans only

Review: Topiwaala is for Upendra's fans only

Rediff.com18 Mar 2013

The film lacks execution and tires too hard to impress the audience.

Review: OMG-Oh My God is brave and absorbing

Review: OMG-Oh My God is brave and absorbing

Rediff.com28 Sep 2012

Oh My God is a brave and absorbing blend of satire, fable and fantasy that brings our attention to the misuse and commercialisation of religion, writes Sukanya Verma.

Review: Bhoopadathil Illatha Oridam is shoddy

Review: Bhoopadathil Illatha Oridam is shoddy

Rediff.com18 Sep 2012

The film tries to be a political satire with some old world charm but suffers from shoddy treatment.

'Modi will win in Gujarat elections but won't be PM'

'Modi will win in Gujarat elections but won't be PM'

Rediff.com27 Nov 2012

Tarak Mehta, the popular Gujarati satirist, speaks on the Gujarat election.

Joker leads BAFTA nominations

Joker leads BAFTA nominations

Rediff.com7 Jan 2020

Joaquin Phoenix-starrer Joker, one of the most controversial yet admired movies of 2019, is leading the British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA) nominations with 11 nods.

Tandav review

Tandav review

Rediff.com15 Jan 2021

Tandav is as mainstream and contrived as it gets, but not completely without its moments of charisma and drama, observes Sukanya Verma.

What political profit from the Dhule riots?

What political profit from the Dhule riots?

Rediff.com19 Jan 2013

Saeed Naqvi on why the Muslim youth is angry and says it has lost faith in the government, police and electronic media

'You will definitely be missed, Jaspal Bhattiji!'

'You will definitely be missed, Jaspal Bhattiji!'

Rediff.com25 Oct 2012

Here's what your favourite Bollywood celebrities are tweeting.

Ben Affleck's <I>Argo</i> the next BO champ?

Ben Affleck's Argo the next BO champ?

Rediff.com14 Oct 2012

The film has received favourable reviews.

Review: Oru Kanniyum Moonu Kalavaanikalum is interesting

Review: Oru Kanniyum Moonu Kalavaanikalum is interesting

Rediff.com7 Apr 2014

Oru Kanniyum Moonu Kalavaanikalum is not your average run-of-the-mill comedy, says S Saraswathi.

When a fly stole the show at US VP debate

When a fly stole the show at US VP debate

Rediff.com8 Oct 2020

The first -- and only -- United States vice presidential debate between Mike Pence and Kamala Harris is over. It was a far more civil affair than last week's debacle between US President Donald Trump and former US Vice President Joe Biden. The tone for much of the 90 minutes was a marked contrast to last week's chaotic and bitter slam-fest between their running mates.

Modi@4: The words NaMo made popular

Modi@4: The words NaMo made popular

Rediff.com29 May 2018

When NaMo became Pradhan Sevak, little did we know he would usher in words and phrases that would become such an important part of our lives. As he enters his fifth year in office, a look at Modi-lingo :)))

WATCH: When desi songs made it to Hollywood

WATCH: When desi songs made it to Hollywood

Rediff.com21 Dec 2011

Sacha Baron Cohen's new movie The Dictator's trailer features a popular punjabi song.

WATCH: When desi songs made it to Hollywood

WATCH: When desi songs made it to Hollywood

Rediff.com21 Dec 2011

Sacha Baron Cohen's new movie The Dictator's trailer features a popular punjabi song.

FIRST LOOK: Aamir Khan bares all for PK!

FIRST LOOK: Aamir Khan bares all for PK!

Rediff.com1 Aug 2014

What do you think of this latest stunt AK has pulled on us! Have your say!

Review: Saguni's music is pretty ordinary

Review: Saguni's music is pretty ordinary

Rediff.com6 Jun 2012

Saguni's tunes, except for certain moments, are mundane

'I am that hero whose family is the audience'

'I am that hero whose family is the audience'

Rediff.com19 Apr 2021

'In India the box office numbers are insane. It released with 7 other films It still did 70 crores during pandemic times. 'To have your second feature film in Telugu create this kind of impact is a dream come true.'

Are you suffering from Selfitis? Take this test to find out!

Are you suffering from Selfitis? Take this test to find out!

Rediff.com17 Dec 2017

The selfie disease is no hoax.

Play depicting Maya's outlandish lifestyle banned in UP

Play depicting Maya's outlandish lifestyle banned in UP

Rediff.com26 Jan 2012

A satirical play, depicting the extravagant lifestyle of Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Mayawati, has been banned by her government.

Want a great job? SHOOT YOURSELF!

Want a great job? SHOOT YOURSELF!

Rediff.com20 Jul 2012

An audio-visual resume brings an applicant's personality to the fore, showcasing the job seeker in away totally impossible on paper.

Pirate Party and Freedom

Pirate Party and Freedom

Rediff.com25 May 2012

The Pirate Party is fighting to retain the right to privacy and the right to communicate freely via e-mail, telephone or letters.

Forget Kiki, Falling Stars is the latest Insta challenge

Forget Kiki, Falling Stars is the latest Insta challenge

Rediff.com26 Oct 2018

The bizarre challenge started in China but has followers all over the world.

The WEIRDEST Nobel Prizes ever!

The WEIRDEST Nobel Prizes ever!

Rediff.com4 Oct 2011

The winners of the 2011 Ig Nobel Prize were announced and awarded recently.

EC to consult legal experts over Modi's biopic

EC to consult legal experts over Modi's biopic

Rediff.com6 Apr 2019

Sources said there is a strong view in the EC that it should not restrain the release of the biopic on the prime minister and should leave it to the Central Board of Film Certification to take a call on the issue.

Gulabo Sitabo review

Gulabo Sitabo review

Rediff.com12 Jun 2020

'At the end of the day, this is Bachchan's film.' 'Despite the distracting makeup, his famous baritone and indisputable flair for dedicated inanity lend Mirza an air of significance,' observes Sukanya Verma.

German anti-Islam leader resigns over Hitler selfie

German anti-Islam leader resigns over Hitler selfie

Rediff.com22 Jan 2015

Lutz Bachmann, co-founder of the Patriotic Europeans against the Islamisation of the West, has stepped down after online posts surfaced in which he used derogatory language to refer to refugees and posed looking like Adolf Hitler.

What's keeping Bollywood busy during lockdown?

What's keeping Bollywood busy during lockdown?

Rediff.com31 Mar 2020

Bollywood is doing all it can to keep busy during the national lockdown.

'Don't we all encourage corruption?'

'Don't we all encourage corruption?'

Rediff.com4 Aug 2011

Director Rajiv Mehra speaks about his forthcoming film Chala Mussaddi -- Office Office