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5 Reasons Why Daniel Day-Lewis should not retire

5 Reasons Why Daniel Day-Lewis should not retire

Rediff.com22 Jun 2017

Although famously reclusive and fitful in his creative output, Daniel Day-Lewis's decision to hang up his boots feels both untimely and unexpected.

The Kajol Interview You Must Read

The Kajol Interview You Must Read

Rediff.com11 Oct 2018

'I have learnt what I shouldn't do with my children -- like, not check their phone.' 'I have really wanted to check my kid's phone, but I have controlled myself.' 'It would mean going over the line.' 'So I make best friends with her friends, and in this matter, I use my stardom to the fullest.'

'I don't do the Bollywood stuff'

'I don't do the Bollywood stuff'

Rediff.com12 Apr 2018

'To jump from Madras Cafe to Piku to PINK to October, it takes time...'

Why Akshay Kumar's National Award win feels like a joke

Why Akshay Kumar's National Award win feels like a joke

Rediff.com11 Apr 2017

Sukanya Verma's super filmy week was high on emotions.

Will La La Land lose out at the Oscars?

Will La La Land lose out at the Oscars?

Rediff.com25 Jan 2017

There is a group of La La Land haters -- especially jazz aficionados who feel the film gives too much importance to a white man who sets out to save the musical genre associated with the African American community, points out Aseem Chhabra.

Review: Sarbjit: A shrill, soppy melodrama

Review: Sarbjit: A shrill, soppy melodrama

Rediff.com20 May 2016

Sarbjit does indeed deal with a story worth telling, but does so in the most obvious and uninspired fashion, writes Raja Sen

Golden Globes 2016: Leonardo DiCaprio, Jennifer Lawrence win!

Golden Globes 2016: Leonardo DiCaprio, Jennifer Lawrence win!

Rediff.com11 Jan 2016

A quick look at the winners.

The most BLOCKBUSTER National Awards

The most BLOCKBUSTER National Awards

Rediff.com1 Apr 2016

Are the National Awards are bending over backwards trying to celebrate popular cinema, simply in order to gain more relevance and eyeballs, asks Raja Sen.

Bollywood's half-yearly report card: The good stuff

Bollywood's half-yearly report card: The good stuff

Rediff.com1 Jul 2015

Raja Sen looks back at the good things that happened in Bollywood in the first half of 2015.

Deven Verma: The comedy in Andaz Apna Apna wasn't my type

Deven Verma: The comedy in Andaz Apna Apna wasn't my type

Rediff.com2 Dec 2014

Deven Verma passed away into the ages on December 2. We re-publish an interview done with the veteran actor where he talks about his character Andaz Apna Apna.

Blessed to have lived in the times of Daniel Day-Lewis

Blessed to have lived in the times of Daniel Day-Lewis

Rediff.com23 Jun 2017

'He has given us a history, a heritage that we can share with generations to come,' says Aseem Chhabra.

It's London calling for Shah Rukh Khan's SLAM tour!

It's London calling for Shah Rukh Khan's SLAM tour!

Rediff.com30 Sep 2014

Here's a look at the top 10 tweets from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.

Shah Rukh, Salman, Amitabh: One actor, multiple faces

Shah Rukh, Salman, Amitabh: One actor, multiple faces

Rediff.com7 Mar 2016

From SRK to Big B, many actors have played a double role in the movies.

Oscars 2015: Here's why these Best Director nominees are brilliant!

Oscars 2015: Here's why these Best Director nominees are brilliant!

Rediff.com19 Feb 2015

Raja Sen takes stock of Best Director nominees at Oscars 2015.

'I will never go to Bigg Boss'

'I will never go to Bigg Boss'

Rediff.com30 Dec 2017

'For the last ten years they have approached me every single year.' 'There was a year when I was really looking forward to going.' 'I wanted to see how interesting it is to spend 60 days with random people.' 'But as time progressed the dirt kept becoming bigger and bigger and personalities kept becoming smaller and smaller.'

Sports sagas: When real life inspired reel...

Sports sagas: When real life inspired reel...

Rediff.com17 May 2016

Rediff.com gives you a look at films in the past that have captured the lives of sporting icons, and their rise to glory, on the silver screen.

What we learnt from Kareena-Sonam on Koffee With Karan

What we learnt from Kareena-Sonam on Koffee With Karan

Rediff.com16 Jan 2017

Sukanya Verma's super-filmi week marks a star-studded start to the year

Oscar nominees 2015: Everything isn't awesome (but that's okay)

Oscar nominees 2015: Everything isn't awesome (but that's okay)

Rediff.com16 Jan 2015

Raja Sen takes stock of the Oscar 2015 nominations.

Something for everyone at the Golden Globes 2015

Something for everyone at the Golden Globes 2015

Rediff.com12 Jan 2015

'This is the year of the three Bs -- Budapest, Boyhood and Birdman -- and if you love the movies, one or all three of those will feature in your top bracket in English language cinema this year.' Raja Sen takes stock of the recently concluded Golden Globes.

'Om Puri will always be a great actor, a kind and generous man'

'Om Puri will always be a great actor, a kind and generous man'

Rediff.com6 Jan 2017

Indians took to social media to pay their respects.

Guess how many National Awards Shabana Azmi has won?

Guess how many National Awards Shabana Azmi has won?

Rediff.com29 Mar 2016

We give you the answer!

Why you should head to Goa RIGHT NOW!

Why you should head to Goa RIGHT NOW!

Rediff.com26 Nov 2014

'One afternoon, I spotted Karan Johar and film critic Rajeev Masand having tea with Nina Gupta, the head of NFDC, and barged into their meeting.' Aseem Chhabra's IFFI diaries...

'As a cancer survivor, I am much more fearless'

'As a cancer survivor, I am much more fearless'

Rediff.com26 May 2017

'If not now, then when will I take risks and enjoy myself?'

Who can be immune to Oscars magic?

Who can be immune to Oscars magic?

Rediff.com7 Mar 2016

'They are perhaps the only night when the stars, those celestial seraphs, become as vulnerable, as doggedly human, as the rest of us.'

Deven Verma: The comedy in Andaz Apna Apna wasn't my type

Deven Verma: The comedy in Andaz Apna Apna wasn't my type

Rediff.com10 Apr 2014

In a special series on Andaz Apna Apna, we bring to you comedian Deven Verma who played actor Aamir Khan's father in the film. Over to Deven Verma.

Nana Patekar's Top 10 Movies

Nana Patekar's Top 10 Movies

Rediff.com25 Feb 2015

The formidable actor is one of Bollywood's best.

Raja Sen's Oscars forecast: Mad Max will win!

Raja Sen's Oscars forecast: Mad Max will win!

Rediff.com15 Jan 2016

Mad Max: Fury Road has a very realistic chance of sweeping the Oscars, predicts Raja Sen.

Raja Sen's Oscar Nominations Wishlist 2015

Raja Sen's Oscar Nominations Wishlist 2015

Rediff.com15 Jan 2015

Birdman. Boyhood. The Grand Budapest Hotel...

Oscar nominations 2014: It's disappointing omissions galore this year

Oscar nominations 2014: It's disappointing omissions galore this year

Rediff.com17 Jan 2014

Oscar nominations 2014: According to Raja Sen, this year's chosen ones are (mostly) loud and showy examples of the best in the craft.

National awards 2015: 'Kangna you are a Queen!'

National awards 2015: 'Kangna you are a Queen!'

Rediff.com24 Mar 2015

A look at the top tweets from your Bollywood celebrities.

'They are not just filmmakers; they are life-makers'

'They are not just filmmakers; they are life-makers'

Rediff.com10 Nov 2016

Shah Rukh Khan turned 25! we are not kidding, he actually completed 25 years in Hindi film Industry.

'I never give up'

'I never give up'

Rediff.com26 Jul 2016

'Like Stallone has his Rocky and Rambo, Matt Damon has his Bourne Ultimatum, Schwarzenegger has Terminator, John Abraham has his Force.' Powerful words from John Abraham.

Oscars 2015: Eddie Redmayne, Jullianne Moore win

Oscars 2015: Eddie Redmayne, Jullianne Moore win

Rediff.com23 Feb 2015

The 87th Annual Academy Awards have been announced. Here's a quick glance at the winners.

10 performances that took your breath away

10 performances that took your breath away

Rediff.com2 Jan 2017

Check out Raja Sen's list.

Oscars 2016: Meet the Best Picture Nominees. PREDICT the winner!

Oscars 2016: Meet the Best Picture Nominees. PREDICT the winner!

Rediff.com19 Feb 2016

Watch the trailers and predict the winner.

Coming up at Toronto: Priyanka! Pacino! Denzel! Reese!

Coming up at Toronto: Priyanka! Pacino! Denzel! Reese!

Rediff.com3 Sep 2014

Arthur J Pais, who has covered the Toronto International Film Festival for Rediff.com for 13 years, glances at the buzz-worthy movies at TIFF 2014.

Birthday Special: The Many Avatars of Rajinikanth

Birthday Special: The Many Avatars of Rajinikanth

Rediff.com12 Dec 2014

Celebrating the Thalaiva's birthday.

'Hrithik wants to be good in everything'

'Hrithik wants to be good in everything'

Rediff.com10 Jan 2014

Sanjay Gadhvi, who worked with the star in Dhoom 2, was clearly impressed with Hrithik's talent and dedication. He tells us more about it.

'I haven't fallen madly in love with anyone but I'm quite happy'

'I haven't fallen madly in love with anyone but I'm quite happy'

Rediff.com25 Feb 2015

'Single life is pretty good. I like the attention. If I feel lonely, I just call my mom and she sleeps in my bed,' Kalki Koechlin tells Rediff.com contributor Paloma Sharma.

Akshay, Kamal Haasan, Anil Kapoor: Bollywood's anti-corruption crusaders

Akshay, Kamal Haasan, Anil Kapoor: Bollywood's anti-corruption crusaders

Rediff.com27 Apr 2015

It's not just the aam aadmi who has been feeling the corruption heat.