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Review: Drishyam is Mohanlal's film

Review: Drishyam is Mohanlal's film

Rediff.com20 Dec 2013

Mohanlal steals the show in Drishyam.

'I have never done films to feed my stomach'

'I have never done films to feed my stomach'

Rediff.com31 Mar 2017

'I do films because I want to feel proud of myself as an actor. Why should I sign nonsense? The right roles aren't coming. The only cameo I have done in Hindi is Zoya's Dil Dhadakne Do. She is a friend and I desperately wanted to work with her. She casts big stars, so obviously, I couldn't be the lead.' Rahul Bose on his films, and Poorna.

'I'm intrigued by Fan'

'I'm intrigued by Fan'

Rediff.com5 Jan 2016

'Maneesh Sharma's Fan should be good. It will have Shah Rukh doing something entirely different from what he has been doing recently.'

'No one took me seriously earlier'

'No one took me seriously earlier'

Rediff.com2 Jun 2015

Hamari Adhuri Kahani director Mohit Suri talks about finding success.

Can the Censor Board decide how long a kiss should last?

Can the Censor Board decide how long a kiss should last?

Rediff.com24 Aug 2016

'People with a lot of dreams and passion are paying a lot of money and making a film for two years. Then, one random person who might be a lawyer or a teacher or a social worker, comes and finds a character (in the film) kissing for too long and asks for it to be cut down. That doesn't sound right.' Filmmaker Pritam D Gupta talks about his long hard battle with CBFC.

Time Person of the Year: Meet the #MeToo 'Silence Breakers'

Time Person of the Year: Meet the #MeToo 'Silence Breakers'

Rediff.com7 Dec 2017

They gave voices to sexual assault & harassment survivors across the world.

'I would have defeated Donald Trump'

'I would have defeated Donald Trump'

Rediff.com23 Nov 2016

Rakhi Sawant is as uncensored as they come.

First look: Jacqueline's Hollywood debut

First look: Jacqueline's Hollywood debut

Rediff.com7 Nov 2014

A look at the top tweets from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.

'Whose standard of beauty are we really following?'

'Whose standard of beauty are we really following?'

Rediff.com7 Feb 2017

Huma Qureshi on what really defines beauty.

'Working in Dheepan evolved me as an artist'

'Working in Dheepan evolved me as an artist'

Rediff.com4 Jun 2015

Chennai-based theatre artist Kalieaswari Srinivasan opens up on what it means to be part of a Jacques Audiard film, and her Cannes experience.

'Priyanka probably has 48 hours in her day!'

'Priyanka probably has 48 hours in her day!'

Rediff.com3 Mar 2016

'We have trained Priyanka well for the role of IPS officer Abha Mathur. She learnt all the mannerisms of the Indian police. The Quantico people are taking the real advantage of it. It's okay, I am happy that America knows what we can do.' Jai Gangaajal director Prakash Jha raves about his heroine.

'Baaghi is a wholesome film'

'Baaghi is a wholesome film'

Rediff.com29 Apr 2016

'People have asked me about making a (Baaghi) series and I said that part two and three will only be made if part one is liked by people.' Director Sabbir Khan talks about his latest film.

Tip Gear: Some advice for Jeremy Clarkson and the boys

Tip Gear: Some advice for Jeremy Clarkson and the boys

Rediff.com5 Aug 2015

Now that Jeremy has decided to try his hand at something new, we asked Top Gear's Top Fan Anywhere, Raja Sen, to give Mr C some advice.

'Theri portrays a new side to Vijay'

'Theri portrays a new side to Vijay'

Rediff.com12 Apr 2016

'Every one of us can achieve what we set out to do, we just need to work in the right direction, and eventually we will succeed.' Wise words from Theri director Atlee.

'I have been cheated on before'

'I have been cheated on before'

Rediff.com11 Aug 2016

'When I signed this film, I had no confidence that I could pull off such a role. Akshay tells me that I need to have more confidence in myself. After so many films coming to me, that were rubbish, I am shocked that people were actually making good films.' Ileana D'Cruz opens up about Rustom, and Akshay Kumar.

'I am okay with kissing'

'I am okay with kissing'

Rediff.com12 Jun 2017

'It's an emotion at the end of the day.'

Why has Sushant not made it big yet?

Why has Sushant not made it big yet?

Rediff.com26 Oct 2015

One mega success and the industry would be knocking on his door, camps be damned.

'Kill Dil is an attempt to change my image'

'Kill Dil is an attempt to change my image'

Rediff.com13 Nov 2014

Pakistani actor Ali Zafar explains why he wants to change his romantic hero image.

'I look very sexy in a pathani!'

'I look very sexy in a pathani!'

Rediff.com24 Jan 2017

'If I have become a star with limited talent, I think of myself in these 25 years. I need to believe that people have given me so much, they expect some of it back.' Shah Rukh Khan gets reflective.

Rajinikanth: Chennai Express

Rajinikanth: Chennai Express

Rediff.com21 Jul 2016

Decoding Indian cinema's biggest superstar.

Aap Kaa Surroor or Teraa Surroor: Which is your favourite? VOTE!

Aap Kaa Surroor or Teraa Surroor: Which is your favourite? VOTE!

Rediff.com15 Mar 2016

Vote for your favourite sequel or prequel!

UAE players won't face loyalty issue against India

UAE players won't face loyalty issue against India

Rediff.com27 Feb 2015

The UAE team is a mix of local players as well as players of India, Sri Lanka and Pakistan origin. The skipper feels that having a number of Indians pitted against India isn't a problem at all.

'The girls do not wear bikinis all the time in Calendar Girls'

'The girls do not wear bikinis all the time in Calendar Girls'

Rediff.com22 Sep 2015

'People ask me how I get into a women's psyche so well. Trust me, even I don't know!' Madhur Bhandarkar discusses his Calendar Girls.

Out of Federer's shadow, Wawrinka scripts own legacy

Out of Federer's shadow, Wawrinka scripts own legacy

Rediff.com9 Jun 2015

Bikash Mohapatra traces the rise of the Swiss, first man to win multiple Slams in the 'Big Four' era.

'If you are looking for negativity, don't watch Bajrangi Bhaijaan'

'If you are looking for negativity, don't watch Bajrangi Bhaijaan'

Rediff.com15 Jul 2015

Kabir Khan tells Patcy N/ Rediff.com what Bajrangi Bhaijaan is all about.

'The demand for a sequel to Andaz Apna Apna is unbelievable!'

'The demand for a sequel to Andaz Apna Apna is unbelievable!'

Rediff.com11 Apr 2014

Rajkumar Santoshi talks about his film Andaz Apna Apna that completes 20 years today.

Why Ram Gopal Varma had a problem with Urmila

Why Ram Gopal Varma had a problem with Urmila

Rediff.com8 Feb 2016

'After Rangeela, Urmila became the nation's sex symbol.'

Arbaaz Khan: It is unfair to call Malaika an item girl

Arbaaz Khan: It is unfair to call Malaika an item girl

Rediff.com13 Jan 2015

'I don't know how long Malaika will continue to do these popular songs, as I feel she has had her run.' Arbaaz Khan talks about his gorgeous wife Malaika Khan Arora, and living under the shadow of his superstar brother Salman Khan.

Do these actors *look* like the people they're playing? VOTE!

Do these actors *look* like the people they're playing? VOTE!

Rediff.com29 Oct 2015

Do these actors suit their parts? Vote!

Anurag Kashyap: Anti-smoking disclaimers make me feel insulted

Anurag Kashyap: Anti-smoking disclaimers make me feel insulted

Rediff.com26 Dec 2014

Anurag Kashyap explains why he is finally releasing his long delayed film, Ugly.

'I am a big fan of Rohit Shetty and his Golmaal films'

'I am a big fan of Rohit Shetty and his Golmaal films'

Rediff.com3 Jul 2015

Punjabi singer-actor Gippy Grewal gets ready for his Bollywood innings.

'I feel sorry for the actors in today's comedies'

'I feel sorry for the actors in today's comedies'

Rediff.com16 Sep 2015

'I have watched comedies but some have failed to make me laugh. The characters indulge in too much buffoonery. They move too much, falling, hitting each other, making faces... Comedy is very serious business.' Director Anees Bazmee tells us how he makes people laugh with his films.

'The younger generation is not materialistic'

'The younger generation is not materialistic'

Rediff.com31 Aug 2015

Koratala Siva on the success of his film Srimanthudu starring Mahesh Babu

Anurag Kashyap: No one takes films seriously in India

Anurag Kashyap: No one takes films seriously in India

Rediff.com6 May 2014

While work on his most ambitious project Bombay Velvet is on, Anurag Kashyap's taut and gritty thriller Ugly screened at the ongoing New York Indian Film Festival.

Why Secret Superstar is BIGGER than Dangal

Why Secret Superstar is BIGGER than Dangal

Rediff.com12 Oct 2017

Aamir Khan tells Urvi Parekh why his next release is probably one of the most important films he has made.

'This may be the first time men cry watching a film'

'This may be the first time men cry watching a film'

Rediff.com13 Aug 2015

'It was tough to take my eyes off Kareena Kapoor!' 'I have grown up watching Akshay and Jackie Sir's films. They are the coolest guys I have worked with. Jackie Sir was our in-house bidhu.'

'Hrithik's personal life did not affect Kaabil'

'Hrithik's personal life did not affect Kaabil'

Rediff.com24 Jan 2017

'Hrithik is 10 years junior to Shah Rukh, so I know there will be an impact on the box office. Star power matters, they bring in the crowds. But that is only until Sunday. From Monday, the star doesn't work, the film does.' Director Sanjay Gupta talks Kaabil.

'Salman is a very shy guy'

'Salman is a very shy guy'

Rediff.com4 Jul 2016

'People think Salman is ready to remove his shirt for small things but it takes a lot to convince him to take that shirt off.' Sultan director Ali Abbas Zafar tells us what to expect from his film.

Cricket star Kohli signs up for India's new soccer league

Cricket star Kohli signs up for India's new soccer league

Rediff.com23 Sep 2014

The Indian cricketer also gave his thumbs up to ISL saying it could prove to be a blessing in disguise for the younger players in the country.