News for '-cinema'

'I Wouldn't Change Anything In Sholay'

'I Wouldn't Change Anything In Sholay'

Rediff.com8 Aug 2025

'Sholay had a sargam of human emotions.'

At 59, Shah Rukh Wins 1st National Award

At 59, Shah Rukh Wins 1st National Award

Rediff.com2 Aug 2025

Shah Rukh Khan won his first National Film Award for best actor for Jawan, sharing the honour with Vikrant Massey for 12th Fail. Rani Mukerji was named best actress for Mrs. Chatterjee vs Norway. 12th Fail was adjudged best feature film.

'Everyone Wanted To Know Why I Had Killed Off Amitabh'

'Everyone Wanted To Know Why I Had Killed Off Amitabh'

Rediff.com22 Aug 2025

'I make films which I think have the possibility of being liked by a majority of people, and you present it with the right emotions.'

'I'm Really Proud To Be A Brahmin'

'I'm Really Proud To Be A Brahmin'

Rediff.com19 Aug 2025

'So my question was, 'What is it that you are proud of? What have you achieved? What is your contribution?' 'He had no answer.'

Should The Bengal Files Have Been Made?

Should The Bengal Files Have Been Made?

Rediff.com9 Sep 2025

Some of the issues Vivek Agnihotri raises in The Bengal Files are valid, but today, the need of the hour is to find ways of negotiating peace not pouring oil over troubled waters, asserts Deepa Gahlot.

Bold Moves Must For Silver Screen To Sparkle Again

Bold Moves Must For Silver Screen To Sparkle Again

Rediff.com12 Jul 2025

More screens, more films, and longer windows will convert to more people watching, assuming they know a film is releasing, points out Vanita Kohli-Khandekar.

Will War 2, Coolie Bring In Rs 100 Crore On Thursday?

Will War 2, Coolie Bring In Rs 100 Crore On Thursday?

Rediff.com13 Aug 2025

It's going to be a record-breaking day at the box office on Thursday, August 13.

'There's Something I Haven't Done Before In Coolie'

'There's Something I Haven't Done Before In Coolie'

Rediff.com18 Aug 2025

'Playing a negative role was a positive experience for me, doing things I'd never do in real life.'

Movie Legend B Saroja Devi Dies

Movie Legend B Saroja Devi Dies

Rediff.com14 Jul 2025

Veteran actor B Saroja Devi passed into the ages on Monday, July 14, in Bengaluru.

Like Kareena's Workout Look?

Like Kareena's Workout Look?

Rediff.com7 Aug 2025

Kriti goes green... Sonakshi picks black... Mouni gets her blush on...

Is IMAX Luring More Audiences?

Is IMAX Luring More Audiences?

Rediff.com2 Aug 2025

'We're witnessing a consistent surge in audience demand for IMAX screenings, particularly for high-octane, spectacle-driven films.'

'Guru Dutt Taught Us How To Make Films'

'Guru Dutt Taught Us How To Make Films'

Rediff.com7 Aug 2025

'Guru Dutt taught me that pitying oneself can be beautiful, and that heartbreak is cinematic.'

Akanksha Puri's Scintillating Avatars

Akanksha Puri's Scintillating Avatars

Rediff.com25 Jul 2025

With her bold fashion choices and glam doll energy, she owns every frame she steps into.

'Despite Massive Success, We Know So Little About Him'

'Despite Massive Success, We Know So Little About Him'

Rediff.com18 Aug 2025

'If you watch songs like Acha Ji Main Haari Chalo Maan Jao Na, Lag Ja Gale or Jhumka Gira Re, you'll notice they're not just a distraction. There's a story unfolding within them.'

Box Office: Mahavatar Narsimha Continues To Roar

Box Office: Mahavatar Narsimha Continues To Roar

Rediff.com11 Aug 2025

It has entered the Rs 100 Crore Club with ease and will eventually aim for lifetime collections in the vicinity of Rs 150 crore.

'For Me, It's The Story, Director, Producer'

'For Me, It's The Story, Director, Producer'

Rediff.com9 Jul 2025

'A story has to do something within me for me to say yes to it.'

Shreya Sings, Janhvi-Sid Dance!

Shreya Sings, Janhvi-Sid Dance!

Rediff.com26 Aug 2025

'Love truly exists in Sonu sir's voice.'

AI Gives Raanjhanaa A New Ending!

AI Gives Raanjhanaa A New Ending!

Rediff.com20 Jul 2025

'I am still trying to understand the gravity of what's being done.' 'How can someone else decide how to conclude my film?'

Mathura under tight security for Janmashtami celebrations

Mathura under tight security for Janmashtami celebrations

Rediff.com15 Aug 2025

Mathura transformed into a fortress for Shri Krishna Janmashtami, with heavy security and traffic restrictions in place for the Krishna Mahotsav. Authorities have implemented strict measures, including social media monitoring and restricted items at the temple, to ensure the safety of devotees.

'Mr & Mrs 55 Was Better Than Pyaasa, Kaagaz Ke Phool, Sahib Bibi Aur Ghulam'

'Mr & Mrs 55 Was Better Than Pyaasa, Kaagaz Ke Phool, Sahib Bibi Aur Ghulam'

Rediff.com9 Jul 2025

'Mr & Mrs 55 was breezy, romantic and so Hollywood.'

What's Mohit Suri Curious About?

What's Mohit Suri Curious About?

Rediff.com5 Aug 2025

'The evening show is coming to an end, and everyone is on the phone and I want to take everyone's call.' 'I want to ask how they liked the film. How did they feel when they left the cinema while crying?'

Malayalam Cinema In No Mood To Slow Down

Malayalam Cinema In No Mood To Slow Down

Rediff.com21 Aug 2024

'The film-literate public in Kerala are not happy watching run-of-the-mill movies.'

'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.'

He Quit Amazon To Make Films

He Quit Amazon To Make Films

Rediff.com13 Aug 2025

'You need the drishti, the experience. I am beginning to see things differently.'

Rajini's Coolie Promises A Spectacle

Rajini's Coolie Promises A Spectacle

Rediff.com4 Aug 2025

Coolie is expected to be an unabashed celebration of the larger-than-life ethos of Rajinikanth, predicts Arjun Menon.

Sreejesh's Fanboy Photo with Ajith and Ashwin Goes Viral

Sreejesh's Fanboy Photo with Ajith and Ashwin Goes Viral

Rediff.com21 Jul 2025

Indian hockey legend PR Sreejesh, just months after receiving the prestigious Padma Shri, delighted fans by sharing a heartwarming social media post.

PIX: When Kamal Haasan met Rajinikanth

PIX: When Kamal Haasan met Rajinikanth

Rediff.com16 Jul 2025

On Wednesday Kamal Haasan, now president of the Makkal Needhi Maiyyam, went over to Rajinikanth's bungalow in Chennai's posh Poes Garden area to seek his friend's blessings ahead of taking oath as a Rajya Sabha member on July 25 in New Delhi.

Is Sara Ali Khan Taming Her Wild Heart?

Is Sara Ali Khan Taming Her Wild Heart?

Rediff.com31 Jul 2025

She goes "girly" for Designer Aisha Rao.

Kolkata police stop 'The Bengal Files' trailer launch

Kolkata police stop 'The Bengal Files' trailer launch

Rediff.com16 Aug 2025

Kolkata Police stopped the trailer launch of 'The Bengal Files', a film based on the 1946 Calcutta Riots, its director Vivek Agnihotri claimed, sparking controversy and allegations of censorship.

'Acting Is A Very Luck-Dependent Business'

'Acting Is A Very Luck-Dependent Business'

Rediff.com2 Sep 2025

'Your family doesn't want you to come to this field because there's no direction, no formula.' 'It's not as if your career is settled and you will get work consistently.'

Cinema Has Loved Gandhi; Get Ready To See Him Again

Cinema Has Loved Gandhi; Get Ready To See Him Again

Rediff.com3 Oct 2024

Gandhi will now be seen in two upcoming OTT series -- Hansal Mehta's Gandhi, starring Pratik Gandhi in the title role, and Freedom at Midnight by Nikkhil Advani.

The Legend of M T Vasudevan Nair Lives On

The Legend of M T Vasudevan Nair Lives On

Rediff.com15 Jul 2025

No author in the Malayalam literary canon has influenced and profoundly changed the way normal people interact with each other than the ever-relevant, eclectic yet elusive body of work left behind by MT Vasudevan Nair, notes Arjun Menon.

Squid Game 3: Too Melodramatic

Squid Game 3: Too Melodramatic

Rediff.com30 Jun 2025

Everyone had high expectations of season 3, expecting the same level of emotion, the same thrills, and the same cinema. But it failed to deliver, feels Vihaan Kulkarni.

Andaaz 2 Review: Tacky Romance

Andaaz 2 Review: Tacky Romance

Rediff.com8 Aug 2025

The sheer awfulness of Andaaz 2 really doesn't deserve anyone's time or attention, warns Mayur Sanap.

'Karun Nair Is Standing Tall'

'Karun Nair Is Standing Tall'

Rediff.com1 Aug 2025

'Karun Nair's career is well and truly back.'

ISL in limbo: AIFF chief blames 'vested interests'

ISL in limbo: AIFF chief blames 'vested interests'

Rediff.com10 Aug 2025

AIFF president Kalyan Chaubey admitted that club football 'is going through crisis' due to the uncertainty over the future of the country's top-tier league ISL and said a collective effort is needed to tide over it.

Thalaivan Thalaivi Review: Melodramatic

Thalaivan Thalaivi Review: Melodramatic

Rediff.com1 Aug 2025

Vijay Sethupathi and Nithya Menen's electrifying performances hold Thalaivan Thalaivii together, notes Arjun Menon.

WATCH Aamir Khan Apologise!

WATCH Aamir Khan Apologise!

Rediff.com30 Jul 2025

'It has always been my dream to reach every Indian at a reasonable price.'

Mohanlal's Daughter Vismaya Debuts

Mohanlal's Daughter Vismaya Debuts

Rediff.com2 Jul 2025

Mohanlal's daughter Vismaya is all set to make her acting debut with Jude Anthany Joseph's Thudakkam.

'No One Approaches Me To Do A Bimbette's Role'

'No One Approaches Me To Do A Bimbette's Role'

Rediff.com29 Jul 2025

'After playing strong women like Kavita and Tulsi on television, it would be very difficult for audiences to accept me as a routine running-around-trees heroine.'