News for '-cinema'

Please Send Payal's Film To The Oscars!

Please Send Payal's Film To The Oscars!

Rediff.com9 Sep 2024

How wonderful it would be for all of us to watch the Oscar ceremony on March 2, 2025 and watch AWIAL win an Oscar, notes Aseem Chhabra.

'I Feel Like I Have Lost My Father Again'

'I Feel Like I Have Lost My Father Again'

Rediff.com27 Dec 2024

'After Om's untimely demise, he would call us every Sunday for the next two years to ask, "How are you doing my dear? How's the young fella?"'

Murder, Time Travel, Joker: Your Diwali OTT Watch

Murder, Time Travel, Joker: Your Diwali OTT Watch

Rediff.com30 Oct 2024

Sukanya Verma asks you to brace yourself for an out-of-body-experience on OTT this Diwali week.

The Men We Loved In 2024

The Men We Loved In 2024

Rediff.com12 Dec 2024

Good, bad, evil, we saw a gamut of emotions on display in their most stirring form as actors reiterated their worth.

Sikandar Ka Muqaddar Review: Underwhelming Thriller

Sikandar Ka Muqaddar Review: Underwhelming Thriller

Rediff.com29 Nov 2024

If approached with minimal expectations, Sikandar Ka Muqaddar offers enough suspense to justify an OTT viewing, observes Sonil Dedhia.

Kriti Sanon: Coming To Your Home Soon!

Kriti Sanon: Coming To Your Home Soon!

Rediff.com4 Oct 2024

It's a mixed plate in theatres this October, and OTT has a lot of interesting releases coming up as well.

From Idol to Role Model: Ashwin on Harbhajan's impact

From Idol to Role Model: Ashwin on Harbhajan's impact

Rediff.com22 Sep 2024

Following his match-winning spell and century against Bangladesh in the first Test, Indian all-rounder Ravichandran Ashwin opened up on idolising legendary spinner Harbhajan Singh during his junior-age cricket days and replicating his bowling action during matches.

'Varun Was Hanging, Upside Down For An Hour'

'Varun Was Hanging, Upside Down For An Hour'

Rediff.com9 Nov 2024

'Varun was so exhilarated with the intense physical action sequences.' 'Samantha is very agile.' 'I don't know how they did it. It's really hard.'

Last Action Hero: Vijay's Cinematic Legacy

Last Action Hero: Vijay's Cinematic Legacy

Rediff.com17 Sep 2024

As Thalapathy Vijay embarks on a career in politics, Arjun Menon looks closer at his glorious filmography.

Should Pujara get Test recall? Yes, says Uthappa

Should Pujara get Test recall? Yes, says Uthappa

Rediff.com8 Nov 2024

Uthappa also spoke on India's four-match T20I series against South Africa saying the contest would help Sanju Samson consolidate his position in the team after his splendid show against Bangladesh.

Rohit Sharma's key role in MI's retention strategy

Rohit Sharma's key role in MI's retention strategy

Rediff.com1 Nov 2024

The five-times champions have retained the quartet of Bumrah, Suryakumar, Pandya and Rohit along with youngster Tilak Verma.

Indisciplined Prithvi Shaw's career is a promise unkept

Indisciplined Prithvi Shaw's career is a promise unkept

Rediff.com28 Nov 2024

'With him in particular, I've had a lot of chats with him, a lot of conversations to try and make him a better cricketer.'

Now, Watch Munjya At Home

Now, Watch Munjya At Home

Rediff.com30 Aug 2024

Enchanted rings, talking teddy bears and arranged marriages of the phony kind, hijack horror and more on OTT this week.

Kumble backs Samson to deliver in South Africa

Kumble backs Samson to deliver in South Africa

Rediff.com6 Nov 2024

Kumble said it was surprising to see Vijaykumar not being retained by Royal Challengers Bengaluru and backed the Karnataka bowler to do well.

'Gangubai Kathiawadi is a celebration of mainstream cinema'

'Gangubai Kathiawadi is a celebration of mainstream cinema'

Rediff.com18 Dec 2021

'Not since the time when my Devdas went to Cannes have I felt this level of enthusiasm for my cinema being honoured internationally.'

2024's 10 Best OTT Films

2024's 10 Best OTT Films

Rediff.com17 Dec 2024

The top 10 films of the year may not be great by themselves but they stand out amidst the other OTT releases.

How Cinema Bandi got made

How Cinema Bandi got made

Rediff.com18 May 2021

'The idea is to produce interesting innovative films side-by-side with the films we direct, a sort of extension of what we direct ourselves.'

Why Varun-Samantha Had To Do Action Themselves

Why Varun-Samantha Had To Do Action Themselves

Rediff.com29 Oct 2024

'In the current world of action cinema, where everything is high-tech and glossy, what if we go back in time and take out all the gadgets?'

Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3 Trailer: Diwali Dampener

Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3 Trailer: Diwali Dampener

Rediff.com10 Oct 2024

Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3 fails to invoke any excitement, despite having two immensely watchable stars Madhuri Dixit and Vidya Balan at its centre, observes Mayur Sanap.

'Shocking Numbers For The BJP'

'Shocking Numbers For The BJP'

Rediff.com5 Jun 2024

'The politics of divisiveness won't work.' 'The janta is too clever not to see through it.'

Who will LSG retain post-KL Rahul era?

Who will LSG retain post-KL Rahul era?

Rediff.com30 Oct 2024

LSG has been one of the hottest topics of the rumour mill after reports started to surface about the franchise deciding not to retain its captain for the past two seasons, KL Rahul.

How Quickly IPL Teams Spent Money

How Quickly IPL Teams Spent Money

Rediff.com26 Nov 2024

At the start of the auction on Sunday, Punjab Kings had the highest funds at Rs 110.5 crore, which decreased to Rs 10.9 crore before Day 2 on Monday.

'I Feel I Fail Shah Rukh'

'I Feel I Fail Shah Rukh'

Rediff.com2 Nov 2024

'I'm happy piggybacking on his stardom.'

The Miranda Brothers Review: Damp Squib

The Miranda Brothers Review: Damp Squib

Rediff.com25 Oct 2024

The Miranda Brothers is short on humour, romance and real drama, observes Deepa Gahlot.

Can We Wish Away Any Part Of Our Life?

Can We Wish Away Any Part Of Our Life?

Rediff.com30 Nov 2024

'What would it be like if one had the power to transcend the universe like the characters in the Marvel comics and movies do?' 'Could I rewind my life and go back in time to do things differently?' asks Aarti David.

The Magical Raj Kapoor Partnership

The Magical Raj Kapoor Partnership

Rediff.com11 Dec 2024

Shailendra's songs were attuned to Raj Kapoor's explorations of the themes and dreams of the Everyman.

Raj Kapoor@100: The Essential RK Playlist

Raj Kapoor@100: The Essential RK Playlist

Rediff.com14 Dec 2024

Sukanya Verma remembers some of his greatest solo numbers in our fondly curated playlist.

Mithun: The Outsider We Love To Watch

Mithun: The Outsider We Love To Watch

Rediff.com8 Oct 2024

Mithun Chakraborty started from scratch in bit roles and had no Godfather backing him. Yet, remarkably, his career now straddles six decades and he continues to win acclaim, observes Dinesh Raheja.

Samson's influence: RR's retention strategy revealed

Samson's influence: RR's retention strategy revealed

Rediff.com4 Nov 2024

Sanju Samson influenced former IPL champions Rajasthan Royals' decision to opt for the maximum six retentions, head coach Rahul Dravid said on Monday.

The Voice of Darth Vader Dies

The Voice of Darth Vader Dies

Rediff.com10 Sep 2024

Legendary actor James Earl Jones, who voiced Darth Vader in Star Wars, passed away at his home in Dutchess County, New York. He was 93.

Your November OTT Watchlist, Right Here

Your November OTT Watchlist, Right Here

Rediff.com4 Nov 2024

So much to watch on OTT this November!

'I Walked Out Of The Movie'

'I Walked Out Of The Movie'

Rediff.com26 Aug 2024

'The media is portraying the Malayalam film industry as the worst place, but that's not true.'

2024's 10 Best Web Series

2024's 10 Best Web Series

Rediff.com9 Dec 2024

The year was rich in content as far as Web series were concerned.

Can You Imagine Hindi Cinema Without Lata Mangeshkar?

Can You Imagine Hindi Cinema Without Lata Mangeshkar?

Rediff.com27 Feb 2022

Over the years she directed the country's collective mood so masterfully -- and so often -- that it remains impossible to overestimate her impact on our perception of Hindi cinema as a whole, notes Raja Sen.

'Shah Rukh Khan Started As A Villain'

'Shah Rukh Khan Started As A Villain'

Rediff.com15 Jul 2024

'When I gave the audition and landed the role of the villain Fani, I felt this is the only character which will establish me as an actor in Indian cinema.'

How Well Do You Know Rekha?

How Well Do You Know Rekha?

Rediff.com10 Oct 2024

Sukanya Verma quizzes you to find out just how much you know about the movie legend who turns 70 on October 10.

Tighter curbs imposed in Kerala Nipah containment zones

Tighter curbs imposed in Kerala Nipah containment zones

Rediff.com16 Sep 2024

Five wards in two panchayats of Malappuram district were declared as containment zones and directions have been issued not to gather in large numbers.

Mayank Yadav still a work in progress, warns RP Singh

Mayank Yadav still a work in progress, warns RP Singh

Rediff.com8 Oct 2024

India pace sensation Mayank Yadav should not be rushed into Test cricket as he very much remains a work in progress, reckons former left-arm fast bowler RP Singh.

Should Yash Dayal feature for India in Kanpur Test?

Should Yash Dayal feature for India in Kanpur Test?

Rediff.com26 Sep 2024

Former India wicketkeeper-batter Parthiv Patel feels there is "no harm" in trying Yash Dayal in place of either Jasprit Bumrah or Mohammed Siraj for the second Test against Bangladesh in Kanpur, beginning on Friday.

'Dravid, Gambhir's passion for Indian cricket is palpable'

'Dravid, Gambhir's passion for Indian cricket is palpable'

Rediff.com1 Oct 2024

Ashwin has had the opportunity to play under the wing of both stars. He pointed out that there isn't a huge gap between Gambhir and Dravid's approach or the passion that the duo shares for Indian cricket.