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Diane Keaton Had My Heart

Diane Keaton Had My Heart

Rediff.com13 Oct 2025

This weekend, we lost Diane Keaton, that piece of American heart, Hollywood's darling hummingbird. Thank God she is still alive in her films. Aseem Chhabra on the Hollywood star he was in love with.

The White Lotus 3: Hell Is Other People

The White Lotus 3: Hell Is Other People

Rediff.com21 Feb 2025

It is said money doesn't buy happiness, and the show proves it -- there is romance, heartbreak, affairs and murder. A place that should be heavenly quickly turns into a hell of misery, observes Deepa Gahlot.

Another Honour For The Amazing Julie Andrews

Another Honour For The Amazing Julie Andrews

Rediff.com11 Jun 2022

Many of us in India have watched Sound Of Music many times and loved its story and music, so it is wonderful to see its star Julie Andrews honoured at the American Film Institute with its Life Achievement Award.

'I wanted to write about a young woman's sexual awakening'

'I wanted to write about a young woman's sexual awakening'

Rediff.com5 Feb 2024

'I went to a school in Baroda, where if the boys harassed us, the teachers pulled the girls aside and said, "Oh, your skirts are too short".' 'They made us feel ashamed of having any sexual feelings or having bodies that were growing up to be a young women.'

Penelope, Bradley, Rintu Get Together for Oscars Luncheon

Penelope, Bradley, Rintu Get Together for Oscars Luncheon

Rediff.com8 Mar 2022

The nominees for the Academy Awards enjoyed a special Oscar luncheon at the Fairmont Century Plaza in California on March 7, 20 days before the big day on March 27.

Amal Clooney: 'His smile makes me melt every time'

Amal Clooney: 'His smile makes me melt every time'

Rediff.com12 Jun 2018

Amal Clooney's must-read speech about 'the person who has her complete admiration'.

Sean Connery, first James Bond, passes away

Sean Connery, first James Bond, passes away

Rediff.com31 Oct 2020

In the career spanning half a century, the actor featured in many critically-acclaimed and commercial blockbusters such as The Hunt for Red October, Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade, Murder on the Orient Express and The Rock.

Your most romantic film of all time?

Your most romantic film of all time?

Rediff.com30 Jan 2008

Tell us!

On Mufti's first death anniversary, son Tasaduq joins PDP

On Mufti's first death anniversary, son Tasaduq joins PDP

Rediff.com7 Jan 2017

Tasaduq, a famed cinematographer, joined the party in the presence of his sister and Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti who was there along with her cabinet and party colleagues. In his brief speech at the function, Tasaduq thanked the party workers for their love and affection towards PDP.

Armstrong enjoys the spotlight

Armstrong enjoys the spotlight

Rediff.com14 Jan 2005

When Roshan met Mary

When Roshan met Mary

Rediff.com23 Dec 2014

Indian actors from different generations and worlds, Roshan Seth and Sendhil Ramamurthy, star in a remarkable film, co-starring Oscar winner Mary Steenburgen and Oscar nominee Michael Lerner. Brahmin Bulls director Mahesh Pailoor, in a fascinating conversation with Arthur J Pais/Rediff.com