News for '-charlie-chaplin'

BAFTAs Recognise Dharmendra's Passing

BAFTAs Recognise Dharmendra's Passing

Rediff.com23 Feb 2026

The 79th British Academy Film Awards (BAFTAs) were held at the Royal Festival Hall in London.

Now, a Bhojpuri Charlie Chaplin

Now, a Bhojpuri Charlie Chaplin

Rediff.com21 May 2007

Mumbai-based duo Parveen Singh Sisodia and Kunal Singh will make the film.

PHOTOS: India's Charlie Chaplin hits the streets

PHOTOS: India's Charlie Chaplin hits the streets

Rediff.com17 Apr 2012

Every year, on April 16, a 63-year-old Ayurvedic doctor in the small town of Kutch in Gujarat relives the life and times of his hero, Charlie Chaplin.

Veteran actor Asrani passes away

Veteran actor Asrani passes away

Rediff.com20 Oct 2025

Veteran actor Asrani, who cemented a special place in the hearts of audiences through his portrayal of the eccentric jailer in Sholay and best known for his comic roles, passed away in a hospital in Mumbai on Monday, his manager said.

'I Wanted To Make Ghajini With Salman'

'I Wanted To Make Ghajini With Salman'

Rediff.com18 Dec 2025

'I kept urging Salman to see Pokiri, and one day, past midnight, he finally turned up at a Mumbai preview theatre to see it. Nervously, I waited for Salman's reaction to Pokiri. After watching it, he walked past me without a word. I followed anxiously, and before sitting in his car, he just signalled thumbs up.'

Work stopped on Charlie Chaplin's 62-foot statue

Work stopped on Charlie Chaplin's 62-foot statue

Rediff.com16 Mar 2009

Theatre artists, noted film and literary personalities, and members of many progressive groups in Karnataka have decided to go on a dharna on March 17 to protest against the attempts of some local Sangh Parivar leaders in Udupi district to stop the construction work of Charlie Chaplin's 62 foot statue at Baindoor.

Ranveer Singh's tribute to Charlie Chaplin is now viral

Ranveer Singh's tribute to Charlie Chaplin is now viral

Rediff.com2 May 2018

Check out the spunky actor's bucketlist of things to do in the country.

'Corruption Is No Longer A Bad Word'

'Corruption Is No Longer A Bad Word'

Rediff.com5 Aug 2025

'When India opened its doors to the world, moving away from an agrarian to a market economy, everything, whether life or love, was commodified.'

India's Toughest Polling Station

India's Toughest Polling Station

Rediff.com29 Apr 2024

Nongriat, in the East Khasi Hills district of Meghalaya, is one of India's most challenging non-motorable polling stations.

Superboys Of Malegaon Review: Must Watch

Superboys Of Malegaon Review: Must Watch

Rediff.com28 Feb 2025

Superboys of Malegaon is a delight to watch, raves Deepa Gahlot.

Inside Rajkummar-Patralekhaa's Lavish Home

Inside Rajkummar-Patralekhaa's Lavish Home

Rediff.com13 Aug 2024

The lavish home, which was previously owned by Janhvi Kapoor, is located in Juhu, northwest Mumbai, and RR reportedly paid a whopping Rs 44 crore (Rs 440 million) to own it.

Joker Folie a Deux Review: Lady Gaga Saves A Futile Sequel

Joker Folie a Deux Review: Lady Gaga Saves A Futile Sequel

Rediff.com4 Oct 2024

Despite its attempt at compounding the complexity of Arthur Fleck, watching Joker: Folie Deux is a slog, feels Deepa Gahlot.

Dictators will die, says Zelenskyy at Cannes 2022

Dictators will die, says Zelenskyy at Cannes 2022

Rediff.com18 May 2022

Zelenskyy requested that cinema must always be "on the side of freedom".

'My mom didn't let me watch a lot of Hindi films'

'My mom didn't let me watch a lot of Hindi films'

Rediff.com11 Jul 2023

'Something which is just entertaining you continuously is not giving you a moment to pause, reflect or think.'

Seen These WONDERFUL Films?

Seen These WONDERFUL Films?

Rediff.com2 Sep 2022

Aseem Chhabra presents his list of 100 best (and must watch) films -- many classics, some relatively new and several personal favourites.

'A Never-Seen-Before Ranveer'

'A Never-Seen-Before Ranveer'

Rediff.com20 Apr 2022

'My hunger for characters, stories, and work is becoming even more insatiable.' 'I'm obsessed with films, characters, and this whole world.'

The 100 Best Films, RANKED

The 100 Best Films, RANKED

Rediff.com30 Aug 2022

It is by no means a perfect list and I might have missed out some important films but these are films that have entertained me, taught me how to be compassionate, to view the world, and understand people, their histories, behaviors and customs.

Kota Factory Calls For More Than Mechanical Repair

Kota Factory Calls For More Than Mechanical Repair

Rediff.com25 Sep 2023

The suicides have involved more NEET aspirants than JEE. 'It's a make-or-mar situation.' 'Either you get into a government medical college, where the fee is much lower than in private institutes, or you don't make it.'

When Bollywood stars were inspired by real life icons

When Bollywood stars were inspired by real life icons

Rediff.com19 May 2014

Sonakshi Sinha's character in Holiday in inspired from boxing legend, Muhammad Ali's daughter Laila Ali.

Agneepath director: Barfi! isn't copied, it's a tribute

Agneepath director: Barfi! isn't copied, it's a tribute

Rediff.com28 Sep 2012

Agneepath director Karan Malhotra talks about allegations of plagiarism against Barfi! and Anurag Basu

88 Facts You Didn't Know About Dev Anand

88 Facts You Didn't Know About Dev Anand

Rediff.com3 Dec 2012

Remembering the late legend on his 89th birthday.

88 Facts You Didn't Know About Dev Anand -- IX

88 Facts You Didn't Know About Dev Anand -- IX

Rediff.com26 Sep 2012

And here's the last batch in the special nine-part series.

'Won't forget my first meeting with Shah Rukh'

'Won't forget my first meeting with Shah Rukh'

Rediff.com22 Feb 2023

'It was my first day on the sets of Jab Tak Hai Jaan and we were shooting the very first scene that you see in the film.'

88 Facts You Didn't Know About Dev Anand -- IX

88 Facts You Didn't Know About Dev Anand -- IX

Rediff.com19 Dec 2011

And here's the last batch in the special nine-part series.

Google's doodles set to get more interactive

Google's doodles set to get more interactive

Rediff.com18 Apr 2011

Google's doodle has been famous for recreating the search giant's logo to mark an important event or artiste.

Review: Happy Husbands provides some laughs

Review: Happy Husbands provides some laughs

Rediff.com18 Jan 2010

Happy Husbands is directed by Saji Surendran, a television director, who made a successful film debut with Ivar Vivahitharaayal last year. He was honest enough to admit that the film is based on the Tamil film, Charlie Chaplin.

A look at the Malayalam film Happy Husbands

A look at the Malayalam film Happy Husbands

Rediff.com23 Nov 2009

A look at the Malayalam remake of Charlie Chaplin and No Entry.

Meet the desi Mr Bean

Meet the desi Mr Bean

Rediff.com24 Feb 2010

Gutur Gu is similar to the hilarious Mr Bean.

Chaplin was on Hitler's hit list, says book

Chaplin was on Hitler's hit list, says book

Rediff.com28 Feb 2008

Charlie Chaplin was on Adolf Hitler's hit-list being categorised as an 'Artistic Jew', suggests a Nazi propaganda book, which has the name of prominent Jewish figures, including Albert Einstein.

Funniest moments in movies?

Funniest moments in movies?

Rediff.com1 Apr 2008

Tell us your funniest moments in movies. After all, isn't April Fool's Day a day of laughter and fun!

The BEST of CWG Opening Ceremony

The BEST of CWG Opening Ceremony

Rediff.com29 Jul 2022

The Birmingham Games will break new ground with more medals awarded to women (136) than men (134), a first for a multi-sport event.

Antara: Almost Madhuri

Antara: Almost Madhuri

Rediff.com10 Oct 2003

Why celebrity branding works

Why celebrity branding works

Rediff.com16 Sep 2005

Blonde Review: Marilyn Monroe Deserves Better

Blonde Review: Marilyn Monroe Deserves Better

Rediff.com30 Sep 2022

Marilyn Monroe is always seen as a cautionary tale of how the pressures of celebrity could destroy a fragile mind, observes Deepa Gahlot.

Charlie on stage

Charlie on stage

Rediff.com10 Nov 2004

Geraldine Chaplin on Bollywood

Geraldine Chaplin on Bollywood

Rediff.com22 Feb 2003

For Geraldine, the 58-year-old daughter of the world's greatest comedian Charlie Chaplin, Indian films are like "dreams, full of music, drama and beautiful endings."

The 48th Filmfare Awards

The 48th Filmfare Awards

Rediff.com22 Feb 2003

'Before Hera Pheri, Akshay had 16 flops'

'Before Hera Pheri, Akshay had 16 flops'

Rediff.com2 Apr 2020

Priyadarshan has made some of the best comedies in Hindi cinema, but the director says it none of it would have been possible without the cult success of Hera Pheri which completed 20 years on March 31.

PIX: Surbhi Jyoti falls in love with Paris and Switzerland

PIX: Surbhi Jyoti falls in love with Paris and Switzerland

Rediff.com11 Jun 2019

Take a tour of Paris and Switzerland with Surbhi Jyoti.

Have You Seen These Sridevi Movies?

Have You Seen These Sridevi Movies?

Rediff.com24 Feb 2022

On the actress' fourth death anniversary, Subhash K Jha selects his favourites.