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Jaat Review: The Sunny Deol Show

Jaat Review: The Sunny Deol Show

Rediff.com11 Apr 2025

Jaat is a full-on, South-infused entertainer that delivers exactly what it promises, feels Rajesh Karkera.

'Sikandar Sealed Salman's Fate'

'Sikandar Sealed Salman's Fate'

Rediff.com16 Apr 2025

'Salman's bad phase is going on for the last five-six years.'

'I Had No Worry About Getting A Bad Name'

'I Had No Worry About Getting A Bad Name'

Rediff.com23 Apr 2025

'I enjoyed my fiery exchanges with Akshay Kumar, who was extremely gracious and generous when the camera was not rolling. I enjoyed locking horns with him in court.'

'Aamir Held Me Up When I Was Breaking Down'

'Aamir Held Me Up When I Was Breaking Down'

Rediff.com13 Mar 2025

'I was in serious depression during the shooting of Jo Jeeta Wohi Sikandar.' 'I realised that this is not the film I wanted to make.' 'Aamir told me we will redo, remove eight key characters and reshoot.' 'He gave me the confidence and told me it was a timeless script.'

Bromance Review: Mindless, Loud Comedy That Entertains

Bromance Review: Mindless, Loud Comedy That Entertains

Rediff.com17 Feb 2025

Bromance is a fun film that doesn't take itself too seriously, observes Arjun Menon.

'There Is Always Fear'

'There Is Always Fear'

Rediff.com9 Apr 2025

'Jaat is not just a community, an agent, or an individual; it's an emotion.'

'India Has Lost The Most Humane Storyteller Of Our Time'

'India Has Lost The Most Humane Storyteller Of Our Time'

Rediff.com25 Dec 2024

'He was a visionary who redefined storytelling and inspired generations.'

'Emergency' screening halted in Punjab, Kangana says...

'Emergency' screening halted in Punjab, Kangana says...

Rediff.com17 Jan 2025

"The film has been made to insult the entire Sikh community. We will not let the movie release in Mohali or anywhere in Punjab. The SGPC is united in this matter," said Rajinder Singh Tohra, a member of the SGPC.

Ground Zero: Emraan Ticks Off His Bucket List

Ground Zero: Emraan Ticks Off His Bucket List

Rediff.com8 Apr 2025

'When I met Dubeyji, whose character I am playing, I told him the story is even more filmi than films.'

JioHotstar is here! Subscription starts at Rs 149

JioHotstar is here! Subscription starts at Rs 149

Rediff.com14 Feb 2025

JioStar, the newly formed joint venture by the merger of Viacom18 and Star India, on Friday announced the launch of JioHotstar by bringing together JioCinema and Disney+ Hotstar streaming platforms. With close to 3 lakh hours of entertainment, live sports coverage, and more than 50 crore users, JioHotstar provides compelling subscription plans tailored to diverse audience needs, starting at Rs 149, the company said in a statement.

Why Ayesha Jhulka Stepped Away From Films

Why Ayesha Jhulka Stepped Away From Films

Rediff.com25 Mar 2025

'I've not been doing much work because I was not getting the kind of roles I want to do.'

'I Wanted Waheeda Rehman For Ankur'

'I Wanted Waheeda Rehman For Ankur'

Rediff.com24 Dec 2024

'I don't think Waheeda had the confidence that I could pull it off, so she said no.'

10 Must Watch Stories From Across The World

10 Must Watch Stories From Across The World

Rediff.com20 Feb 2025

This year's Sundance Film Festival was rich with films and the theatres were warm, even as temperatures outside dipped to below freezing point. It snowed only once but the sidewalks remained slippery for a few days.

Anupama Parameswaran Is A Real Sundari!

Anupama Parameswaran Is A Real Sundari!

Rediff.com25 Feb 2025

Her vibrant wardrobe is full of steal-worthy outfits.

What Made Shaji N Karun A Master Film-Maker

What Made Shaji N Karun A Master Film-Maker

Rediff.com29 Apr 2025

With Piravi, Shaji N Karun joined the select group of great masters of film. Malayalam once upon a time used to produce such films. Today, it is only mindless violence, politics and grotesque humour. The films have no soul, although they are technically quite good. With Shaji's passing, and earlier with his mentor G Aravindan's untimely death, an era is coming to an end. Rajeev Srinivasan salutes the master, who passed into the ages on April 28.

Is Wamiqa Getting Married? She Tells Us

Is Wamiqa Getting Married? She Tells Us

Rediff.com11 Apr 2025

'When I meet someone and feel something, and start dreaming about a big wedding, I will...'

Kerala leader MA Baby elected CPM chief, first from minority group

Kerala leader MA Baby elected CPM chief, first from minority group

Rediff.com6 Apr 2025

Former Kerala minister M A Baby was elected as the CPI(M) general secretary at the 24th party congress in Madurai. Baby, who was a member of the Rajya Sabha from 1986 to 1998, has been a member of the Politburo since 2012. He succeeds Sitaram Yechury, who passed away last year.

Decoding Atlee's Recipe For Blockbuster Cinema

Decoding Atlee's Recipe For Blockbuster Cinema

Rediff.com1 Aug 2023

Atlee gives temporary relief from reality, by blinding us into a make-believe world where the perfect family hero and messiah makes the world a safer and equal place for all, explains Divya Nair.

'In Love, There Should Be No Ego'

'In Love, There Should Be No Ego'

Rediff.com21 Feb 2025

'We rarely see films that comment on a failed man-woman relationship.'

'I Came To Films To Earn Rs 3 Lakh'

'I Came To Films To Earn Rs 3 Lakh'

Rediff.com9 Apr 2025

'Dharmendra, Shashi Kapoor and I were inseparable while we struggled together.' 'When a disillusioned Dharmendra was packing his bags to return home, I prevailed upon him to give himself two months.' 'Five days later, he was signed for Shola Aur Shabnam and I signed Picnic.'

Deva Action Arrives On OTT

Deva Action Arrives On OTT

Rediff.com28 Mar 2025

Shahid losing his memory, Nicole losing her mind, Mufasa holding on to both, only on OTT this week.

Virat's stunning decision ahead of Ranji tie...

Virat's stunning decision ahead of Ranji tie...

Rediff.com28 Jan 2025

The Ranji match between Delhi and Railways will be live streamed on JioCinema.

Empuraan Has The Soul Of A Right Wing Movie

Empuraan Has The Soul Of A Right Wing Movie

Rediff.com1 Apr 2025

Empuraan, with its gimmicky violence and vigilante posturing, is not out to widen your perspective or open up history. All it wants to do is pick your pockets, observes Sreehari Nair.

When Bhumi, Babil and Abu Jani Cared With Style

When Bhumi, Babil and Abu Jani Cared With Style

Rediff.com24 Feb 2025

Now in its 16th year, the Caring With Style show continues to raise funds and awareness for underprivileged cancer patients.

Empuraan Review: Return Of The King

Empuraan Review: Return Of The King

Rediff.com27 Mar 2025

L2: Empuraan is an ambitious sequel that is bigger, bolder and timid in equal measure, observes Arjun Menon.

IPL Boosts JioHotstar To 200M Subscribers

IPL Boosts JioHotstar To 200M Subscribers

Rediff.com14 Apr 2025

The subscriber count made JioHotstar one of the largest OTT platforms in the world.

Is This The Right Time To Stay Invested In Small Caps?

Is This The Right Time To Stay Invested In Small Caps?

Rediff.com28 Apr 2025

Why try to time the market when time in the market works better? History shows that patient investors who stay the course often walk away with the real rewards, says Ramalingam Kalirajan.

Mahima Nambiar Is So Adorable!

Mahima Nambiar Is So Adorable!

Rediff.com20 Feb 2025

Mahima Nambiar is all about bringing joy and sparkle wherever she goes.

The Brutalist Review: Totally Oscar-Worthy!

The Brutalist Review: Totally Oscar-Worthy!

Rediff.com28 Feb 2025

The Brutalist reaches its full potential, thanks not just to its writing and its technical brilliance but also Adrien Brody's performance, applauds Deepa Gahlot.

Chhaava Review: Vicky Is Terrific!

Chhaava Review: Vicky Is Terrific!

Rediff.com14 Feb 2025

After a character and film like this, at least for a while, everything else Vicky Kaushal does will look bland, asserts Deepa Gahlot.

'Was Away For 7 Years, But Industry Didn't Forget Me'

'Was Away For 7 Years, But Industry Didn't Forget Me'

Rediff.com2 Apr 2025

'I chose to give priority to my personal life.' 'It's not like I didn't want to act but I guess with certain times in your life, you have to handle certain things.' 'I've had a couple of ups and downs, so I kept taking breaks.'

Malayalam Movies In Deep Financial Crisis

Malayalam Movies In Deep Financial Crisis

Rediff.com30 Dec 2024

The Malayalam film industry suffered a loss of Rs 650 crore to Rs 700 crore in 2024.

When Nandita Danced To Kudi Gujarat Di

When Nandita Danced To Kudi Gujarat Di

Rediff.com3 Apr 2025

The four-day CIFF was packed with so many other new projects, like Radhika Apte's first directorial effort Koyta, with Vikramaditya Motwane as the producer, Venkatesh Maha's Ko Ko Ko, Jeo Baby's Punishment and Shonali Bose's Black Mountain Monpa.

'I Found It Very, Very Challenging To Step Away From Inaaya'

'I Found It Very, Very Challenging To Step Away From Inaaya'

Rediff.com18 Apr 2025

'It's been seven years since I did a movie. Now, I'm back.'

15 Immortal Manoj Kumar Songs

15 Immortal Manoj Kumar Songs

Rediff.com4 Apr 2025

Manoj Kumar's musical imprints are as deep as his cinematic ones.

What's Priyanka Charging For Rajamouli Film?

What's Priyanka Charging For Rajamouli Film?

Rediff.com31 Jan 2025

Priyanka Chopra becomes the highest paid Indian actress of all time.

Bollywood In 1975: The Golden Anniversary Quiz

Bollywood In 1975: The Golden Anniversary Quiz

Rediff.com30 Jan 2025

Sukanya Verma quizzes you to find out just how much you know about the movies.

'No, I Didn't Walk Out Of The Film'

'No, I Didn't Walk Out Of The Film'

Rediff.com2 Apr 2025

'Two of the songs haven't been shot by me. When I saw the film, they came as a shock.'

Khakee: The Bengal Chapter Review: Entertaining Crime Saga

Khakee: The Bengal Chapter Review: Entertaining Crime Saga

Rediff.com21 Mar 2025

An upright police officer fighting wrongdoing is something we have seen umpteen times before, but Khakee: The Bengal Chapter holds our interest, thanks to a layered and complex story with a dozen of well-detailed characters, observes Mayur Sanap.

Why Manoj Kumar Stopped Making Movies

Why Manoj Kumar Stopped Making Movies

Rediff.com4 Apr 2025

'I am not a greedy film person, even as an actor.' 'While my contemporaries Dharmendra and Shashi Kapoor acted in nearly 300 films each, I've done hardly 35 films in my entire career.'