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Was Viven Leigh a promiscuous bisexual?

Was Viven Leigh a promiscuous bisexual?

Rediff.com23 Aug 2010

The Academy award winner was a bisexual who fought mental illness throughout her adult life, a new biography has revealed.

Preparing Harishchandra for the Oscars!

Preparing Harishchandra for the Oscars!

Rediff.com22 Oct 2009

Director Paresh Mokashi talks about his film Harishchandrachi Factory, India's entry for Oscars 2010.

Oscars 2019: Charlize Theron looks wow on the red carpet

Oscars 2019: Charlize Theron looks wow on the red carpet

Rediff.com25 Feb 2019

Hollywood dresses up for the biggest night of the year!

Dressing up for the Oscars 2019!

Dressing up for the Oscars 2019!

Rediff.com25 Feb 2019

Stars get ready for Oscars!

Oscars 2010: Winners at a glance!

Oscars 2010: Winners at a glance!

Rediff.com8 Mar 2010

Here's looking at the winners of the 82nd Annual Academy Awards.

Oscars: Did the right ones win?

Oscars: Did the right ones win?

Rediff.com8 Mar 2010

Have your say!

Winners at a glance!

Winners at a glance!

Rediff.com8 Mar 2010

Nominees and winners of the 82 Academy Awards 2010.

Aishwarya, Kate Winslet shoot together in Rome

Aishwarya, Kate Winslet shoot together in Rome

Rediff.com21 Jul 2010

The two beauties, both dressed in little black dresses, filmed a commercial for the Swiss watch brand Longines in the city.

Hurt Locker producer banned from Oscar ceremony

Hurt Locker producer banned from Oscar ceremony

Rediff.com3 Mar 2010

The executive committee of Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences ruled that Nicolas Chartier violated campaign rules by sending e-mails to voters favouring his movie while disparaging a rival film.

Hindi film nominated for Oscar

Hindi film nominated for Oscar

Rediff.com4 Feb 2010

Kavi, directed-produced-written by Gregg Helvey, has been nominated in "Short Film" (Live Action) category of 82nd Academy Awards.

A movie starring Oprah, Sandra Bullock, Meryl Streep

A movie starring Oprah, Sandra Bullock, Meryl Streep

Rediff.com25 Oct 2010

Get your low down on what's happening in the world of Hollywood, right here!

Rahman to perform in Hyderabad

Rahman to perform in Hyderabad

Rediff.com31 Aug 2009

Over 50,000 people are expected to attend Rahman's Jai Ho concert at a specially created arena near the airport.

Kamal Haasan gets prestigious French honour

Kamal Haasan gets prestigious French honour

Rediff.com22 Aug 2016

Kamal is the second Tamil actor after Sivaji Ganesan to be awarded this honour.

A R Rahman's Tamil album gets global premiere

A R Rahman's Tamil album gets global premiere

Rediff.com7 Jan 2010

The album in question is the soundtrack to Vinnaithaandi Varuvaayaa directed by Gowtham Menon.

Freida Pinto sizzles on Maxim cover

Freida Pinto sizzles on Maxim cover

Rediff.com26 Feb 2009

Maxim India's March 2009 issue is all set to hit newsstands, and the lovely Ms Pinto's covershot is a picture of bliss.

The Newsmakers of 2009

The Newsmakers of 2009

Rediff.com14 Dec 2009

From victories to deaths, 2009 has seen its share of headlines. Here's a look at the year's most memorable stories.

Now Slumdog Millionaire at the Grammys

Now Slumdog Millionaire at the Grammys

Rediff.com3 Dec 2009

AR Rahman has been nominated in several categories for his compositions from the Oscar-winning movie.

Slumdog kids won't get money from Boyle unless...

Slumdog kids won't get money from Boyle unless...

Rediff.com19 Nov 2009

Danny Boyle has decided to withhold the trust fund set up for the movie's child stars after reports emerged that they are not attending school regularly.

Date for 2011 Oscars confirmed

Date for 2011 Oscars confirmed

Rediff.com29 Mar 2010

The date for next year's Academy Awards has been confirmed as February 27, 2011.

Sandra Bullock's marriage on the rocks

Sandra Bullock's marriage on the rocks

Rediff.com18 Mar 2010

Infidelity claims may result in a split between the actress and her husband Jesse James.

Why the Oscars weren't worth waking up for

Why the Oscars weren't worth waking up for

Rediff.com9 Mar 2010

The 82nd Annual Academy Awards were, without question, the most badly written and weakly produced show in the last two decades, and quite likely one of the most drab shows of all time.

Oscar Fashion: Hot or not?

Oscar Fashion: Hot or not?

Rediff.com8 Mar 2010

Vote for your favourite look, right here!

Is Shekhar Kapur losing his touch?

Is Shekhar Kapur losing his touch?

Rediff.com13 May 2009

The Shekhar Kapur-directed ad featuring Nicole Kidman, Arjun Rampal and Slumdog Millionaire's Rubina Ali, doesn't make any sense.

A smile that didn't come easy

A smile that didn't come easy

Rediff.com6 Oct 2009

The cast and crew of Smile Pinki are touring India, to spread the message of the film -- cleft lip operations -- and the greater vision of Smile Train.

Helming India's entry to Oscar, 2010

Helming India's entry to Oscar, 2010

Rediff.com5 Oct 2009

India's oscar entry this year is a marathi film. The director, Paresh Mokashi talks about the film.

Is Carey Mulligan the new Audrey Hepburn?

Is Carey Mulligan the new Audrey Hepburn?

Rediff.com3 Feb 2010

Several magazines seem to think so.

Renowned artist Yusuf Arakkal passes away

Renowned artist Yusuf Arakkal passes away

Rediff.com4 Oct 2016

Recently, he received the prestigious Lorenzo De Medici Gold Medal, at Florence Internazionale Biennale, in Florence, Italy, for his work Bacon's Man with the Child and Priest.

Bong Joon Ho: Master of Unsubtle Symbolism

Bong Joon Ho: Master of Unsubtle Symbolism

Rediff.com10 Feb 2020

Only Bong Joon Ho -- whose film Parasite won the Oscars for Best Film, Best Director, Best International Feature -- knows how to work with a heavy hand and still get respectable results, says Ranjita Ganesan.

PIX: Priyanka, Deepika at the post Oscar party

PIX: Priyanka, Deepika at the post Oscar party

Rediff.com28 Feb 2017

Vanity Fair Oscar Party was no less than the big awards night.

ADAG, Spielberg plan $300mn movie on Martin Luther

ADAG, Spielberg plan $300mn movie on Martin Luther

Rediff.com21 Jan 2010

Budget to match that of smash-hit sci-fi Avatar, the most expensive movie made till date.

Vinnaithaandi Varuvaaya: Vintage Rahman

Vinnaithaandi Varuvaaya: Vintage Rahman

Rediff.com13 Jan 2010

Fans of the maestro are going to love this Tamil soundtrack.

AR Rahman plans free concert in Australia

AR Rahman plans free concert in Australia

Rediff.com11 Aug 2009

The Oscar winning music composer hopes music can relieve the ongoing tension between India and Australia following racist attacks.

Prakash, Yuki advance in Chennai Open qualifiers

Prakash, Yuki advance in Chennai Open qualifiers

Rediff.com3 Jan 2010

A few years back eminent filmmaker Roman Polanski couldn't enter the United States, even if it was to receive the much sought after Best Director Oscar.

The Dilemma Ali Fazal is Struggling With

The Dilemma Ali Fazal is Struggling With

Rediff.com15 Feb 2022

'There is a part of me that says it is a great time to tell stories from my own land.' 'But then opportunities are coming my way from all over the world.' 'So one foot is here and one foot is in the West.'

Russell Crowe wants to do a Bollywood film

Russell Crowe wants to do a Bollywood film

Rediff.com14 May 2010

The Academy Award winning actor whose film Robin Hood opened the prestigious Cannes festival, has been in talks with Indian financiers and plans to star in the production too.

First Look: Buy an Oscar today

First Look: Buy an Oscar today

Rediff.com2 Feb 2007

Oscar statuettes are cheaper than they used to be.

Television's biggest night

Television's biggest night

Rediff.com14 Dec 2009

A look at the Ninth Indian Television Academy Awards held recently in Mumbai.

Don't miss Visaranai Commission

Don't miss Visaranai Commission

Rediff.com6 Jul 2009

Doordarshan's Visaranai Commission, directed by Vasanth, is a beautifully crafted, hard-hitting dose of real life; a must watch.

Shape Of Water leads Oscars nominations

Shape Of Water leads Oscars nominations

Rediff.com23 Jan 2018

Dunkirk may have been missed at the year's earlier awards shows, but thanks god, Chris Nolan's classic gets enough play at the Oscar noms.

Sandra Bullock wins an Oscar, and a Razzie!

Sandra Bullock wins an Oscar, and a Razzie!

Rediff.com8 Mar 2010

It is the first time any actor has won a Razzie and an Oscar in the same year.