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When actresses played heroines on screen

When actresses played heroines on screen

Rediff.com15 Apr 2021

As Kangana Ranaut plays Jayalalithaa in the biopic Thalaivi, we take a look at other actresses who played onscreen goddesses.

'The price you pay for being an actor'

'The price you pay for being an actor'

Rediff.com5 Sep 2018

Manoj Bajpayee confides in Rediff.com's Ronjita Kulkarni about his 'long journey filled with rejection, betrayal, misery, failures and disillusionment.'

'I had to put on weight for my role in Do Knot Disturb'

'I had to put on weight for my role in Do Knot Disturb'

Rediff.com29 Sep 2009

Sushmita Sen on her latest movie, working with Govinda and fighting with Lara Dutta.

Mohanlal on Unnaipol Oruvan

Mohanlal on Unnaipol Oruvan

Rediff.com14 Sep 2009

Mohanlal on why he agreed to star in the latest Malayalam movie Unnaipol Oruvan.

A'bad blasts: Scriptwriter's nightmare comes true

A'bad blasts: Scriptwriter's nightmare comes true

Rediff.com28 Jul 2008

Prashant Pandey, the script and dialogue write of Contract, talks about the similarity between the blasts and a scene from his film.

Bollywood heads into the forest

Bollywood heads into the forest

Rediff.com6 Aug 2009

With Agyaat ready to release, here's a look at different kinds of forest-based films.

Review: Sarkar Raj

Review: Sarkar Raj

Rediff.com6 Jun 2008

This is a watchable, entirely forgettable film, and fans of the original are advised to rewatch that one again. Ramu has concentrated far too much on the angles and the light -- both of which succeed only in making you think you're watching a film without clarity -- and not enough on the focus.

'I have no idea who Anna Hazare is'

'I have no idea who Anna Hazare is'

Rediff.com8 Apr 2011

The film fraternity tweets about the latest news.

'Jana Gana Mana Rann is a film song'

'Jana Gana Mana Rann is a film song'

Rediff.com2 Jun 2009

Sarim Momin, 30, who wrote the lyrics of Jana Gana Mana Rann, tries to defend his work, and tells us why it's just a 'film song'.

Why RGV is mourning on his birthday

Why RGV is mourning on his birthday

Rediff.com7 Apr 2011

The film fraternity tweets about the latest news.

Small screen, big buyouts

Small screen, big buyouts

Rediff.com25 Nov 2006

With increasing corporatisation of Indian television, creativity is being backed by professional management. The growth potential is huge.

SC slams RGV for distorting national anthem

SC slams RGV for distorting national anthem

Rediff.com25 May 2009

The Supreme Court came down heavily on Ram Gopal Varma's distortion of the national anthem in his forthcoming film Rann saying it gives a 'totally negative sense.'

Bollywood's Biggest Patch-ups

Bollywood's Biggest Patch-ups

Rediff.com13 May 2009

Bollywood is as much about friends as it is about feuding. Which is why several starry battles so frequently turn back to friendship. In the end, everybody ends up working together anyway.

Should RGV have tampered national anthem in Rann?

Should RGV have tampered national anthem in Rann?

Rediff.com7 May 2009

Have your say!

Isha becomes a brand ambassador

Isha becomes a brand ambassador

Rediff.com11 Jul 2007

Italian fashion label Police Time and Jewellery announced the khallas girl as their brand ambassador.

Ileana, Jacqueline, Sonakshi click selfies for a cause

Ileana, Jacqueline, Sonakshi click selfies for a cause

Rediff.com27 Nov 2014

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

Sandeep Aur Pinky Faraar review

Sandeep Aur Pinky Faraar review

Rediff.com27 May 2021

Sandeep Aur Pinky Faraar is an intriguing mess, feels Sukanya Verma.

Mumbai Saga review

Mumbai Saga review

Rediff.com20 Mar 2021

For audiences who love gangster dramas, there is a lot of fun in store, promises Joginder Tuteja.

RGV's Contract disappoints

RGV's Contract disappoints

Rediff.com18 Jul 2008

Contract is a badly-made and disappointing film, way below the standards set by the director himself.

Your say: Bored with RGVs films?

Your say: Bored with RGVs films?

Rediff.com6 Mar 2007

Has Ram Gopal Varma lost touch with the pulse of the masses? Or is he the experimental maverick you've always loved?

Hitting the Ghajini jackpot

Hitting the Ghajini jackpot

Rediff.com14 Jan 2009

Madhu Mantena, Ghajini's producer, entered the film world almost by chance, and now he has a hit on his hands.

Terrorist Kasab, now on film

Terrorist Kasab, now on film

Rediff.com13 Jan 2009

Rajan Varma will play Ajmal Kasab, the lone terrorist who was caught by the Mumbai police, and is presently in custody.

'Media is the conscience of the society'

'Media is the conscience of the society'

Rediff.com19 Jan 2010

Amitabh Bachchan talks about his forthcoming films, Rann and Teen Patti.

5 things you didn't know about RGV

5 things you didn't know about RGV

Rediff.com3 Jun 2008

A quiz on filmmaker Ram Gopal Varma, as he readies for his first release of 2008, Sarkar Raj starring the Bachchans.

Too much Govinda in Sarkar Raj

Too much Govinda in Sarkar Raj

Rediff.com2 Jun 2008

Even if you close your eyes and try to picture the almighty Amitabh Bachchan doing his thing against the soundtrack, this really is Govinda-overdose like never before.

Your chance to choose Sholay cast

Your chance to choose Sholay cast

Rediff.com11 Jul 2005

Have your say!

Phoonk actor takes on the media in next

Phoonk actor takes on the media in next

Rediff.com9 Dec 2008

Sudeep will play an ambitious mediaperson in his next Hindi film, Rann.

Deshmukh defends Taj visit with son, RGV

Deshmukh defends Taj visit with son, RGV

Rediff.com1 Dec 2008

Brushing aside the criticisms on filmmaker Ram Gopal Varma being part of his entourage to the terror-hit Taj hotel and other sites, Chief Minister Vilasrao Deshmukh on Monday said there was "no bad intention in it".

Darling: The Rediff Review

Darling: The Rediff Review

Rediff.com7 Sep 2007

Ram Gopal Varma's latest film is watchable, but not scary enough.

Spotted: Ash, Abhishek in Hyderabad

Spotted: Ash, Abhishek in Hyderabad

Rediff.com28 Aug 2007

Reader Girish Mehta sends us pictures.

Music Review: Naan Aval Adhu

Music Review: Naan Aval Adhu

Rediff.com25 Sep 2008

Four music directors, declares the album. Regretfully, barring a horror number, it looks like the composers have decided to deliver the most basic compositions.

Karisma Kapoor is back!

Karisma Kapoor is back!

Rediff.com12 Sep 2008

For two years now, there have been rumours about Karisma Kapoor's comeback with Onir's You and I, Ram Gopal Varma ki Aag, a sequel to Andaz Apna Apna and the Hindi remake of Tamil film June R.

Time Machine, to be finally made

Time Machine, to be finally made

Rediff.com29 Jan 2008

Shekhar Kapur's much-delayed film will star Ranbir Kapoor, not Aamir Khan.

Is a black crow hotter than Mallika Sherawat?

Is a black crow hotter than Mallika Sherawat?

Rediff.com25 Aug 2008

In the latest box office battle Mallika Sherawat has lost the battle to a lowly crow and it is Varma who is laughing all the way to the bank.

Review: Phoonk

Review: Phoonk

Rediff.com22 Aug 2008

Despite decent performances and good camera work, Ram Gopal Varma's Phoonk ultimately doesn't work mostly because of the way it ends.

Sudeep's double whammy!

Sudeep's double whammy!

Rediff.com22 Aug 2008

August 22 is a great day for Sudeep for two reasons -- His first Hindi film Phoonk debuts on this day, and his Kannada film Mussanje Maathu completes 100 days.

Announcing the Phoonk winners

Announcing the Phoonk winners

Rediff.com20 Aug 2008

The final five will have to watch the film on August 21 at Mumbai's Fame Inorbit Mall at 7 pm. The one who can sit through the horror film, Phoonk, alone in the theatre, will win Rs 5 lakh.

Mallika is not in RGV's Contract

Mallika is not in RGV's Contract

Rediff.com9 Jul 2008

A local tabloid recently reported that Mallika Sherawat will star in Ram Gopal Varma's upcoming film, Contract. However, the truth is that the actress is not a part of the film -- she is just a part of some clever publicity.

Are you looking forward to RGV's Phoonk?

Are you looking forward to RGV's Phoonk?

Rediff.com30 Jun 2008

The director tells us that Phoonk is a very scary film. Are you looking forward to it? Tell us!

'Why would people target me?'

'Why would people target me?'

Rediff.com12 Mar 2007

Amitabh Bachchan speaks out!