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Cirkus Review: Angoor Khatte Hain!

Cirkus Review: Angoor Khatte Hain!

Rediff.com23 Dec 2022

Cirkus is boring and puerile, notes Sukanya Verma.

Go WILD On OTT This Week

Go WILD On OTT This Week

Rediff.com3 Feb 2023

From panthers to crocodiles, Sukanya Verma gives you a wild menu on OTT this week.

25 DAZZLING FRAMES In Karan Johar Movies

25 DAZZLING FRAMES In Karan Johar Movies

Rediff.com31 Jul 2023

On his 50th birthday on May 25, Sukanya Verma celebrates the man and his movies.

What Makes Mani Ratnam Such A Master

What Makes Mani Ratnam Such A Master

Rediff.com3 Jun 2023

'He's always been an all-inspiring kind of director that nobody can surpass,' R Madhavan tells Subhash K Jha about Mani Ratnam.

HUMOUR: What REALLY happened at Modi's coronation

HUMOUR: What REALLY happened at Modi's coronation

Rediff.com14 Sep 2013

What really transpired at Friday's press conference where the BJP declared NaMo as its Pradhan Mantri-to-be? Shubir Rishi and Rajorshi Sanyal give you the inside story. DISCLAIMER: Satire Ahead.

Pakistan fans turn to humour to get over World Cup humbling by India

Pakistan fans turn to humour to get over World Cup humbling by India

Rediff.com17 Jun 2019

Cricket matches between the two countries are among the most intense rivalries in global sport.

Best And Worst of 2022

Best And Worst of 2022

Rediff.com30 Dec 2022

Trade pundits and quick think piece experts can speculate all they like, but what works at the box-office is a mystery as always.

BJP's change of CMs, cabinet rejig pay off in Guj; no similar tactics in HP

BJP's change of CMs, cabinet rejig pay off in Guj; no similar tactics in HP

Rediff.com8 Dec 2022

With the strategy working in its favour, the BJP could be encouraged to undertake similar steps in states, including Karnataka, where elections are due next year, to counter factors that might work against it.

Mind The Malhotras Season 2 Review

Mind The Malhotras Season 2 Review

Rediff.com12 Aug 2022

Mind The Malhotras is like a bus that skipped a few stops on its route, observes Deepa Gahlot.

When Salman Faced The Casting Couch

When Salman Faced The Casting Couch

Rediff.com3 Oct 2022

Salman Khan and Chiranjeevi were a delight to watch at the trailer launch of their film Godfather in Mumbai.

Saas Bahu Aur Flamingo Review: All Sass No Soul

Saas Bahu Aur Flamingo Review: All Sass No Soul

Rediff.com5 May 2023

Saas Bahu Aur Flamingo overdoses on sex, violence and drugs without an inkling of plot or purpose, feels Sukanya Verma.

'Farhan has a great sense of humour, the kind I really love'

'Farhan has a great sense of humour, the kind I really love'

Rediff.com6 Jan 2016

'I've watched Farhan Akhtar's films, and admired him. Then when I saw him in person, I was overwhelmed.' Candid confessions from Aditi Rao Hydari.

5 Reasons Everybody LOVES KBC

5 Reasons Everybody LOVES KBC

Rediff.com3 Aug 2022

As the show comes out with its 14th edition on August 7, Sukanya Verma lists five big reasons for Kaun Banega Crorepati's enduring popularity.

'I don't believe in favouritism'

'I don't believe in favouritism'

Rediff.com18 Jul 2023

'If we are unable to move out of catering to people's tantrums or their unreasonable demands or people treating other people badly or being okay with differential treatment, it will affect the storytelling and the creativity.'

When Liz Knocked Out Rishi

When Liz Knocked Out Rishi

Rediff.com6 Sep 2022

A newly painted mural in the Belfast city centre, Northern Ireland, soon after Liz was declared the winner.

'My motivation is not to make money'

'My motivation is not to make money'

Rediff.com16 Mar 2023

'Kapil Sharma is a son of the soil and he represents the common man.' 'He is much more than a comedian.'

Why KBC Still SCARES Amitabh Bachchan

Why KBC Still SCARES Amitabh Bachchan

Rediff.com5 Aug 2022

Amitabh Bachchan, surprisingly, feels a sense 'dar' as to how he will conduct himself on KBC.

Bhediya Review: Howlarious!

Bhediya Review: Howlarious!

Rediff.com25 Nov 2022

Bhediya is an easy, entertaining watch, raves Sukanya Verma.

Akshay-Tiger Get Together for Bade Miyan Chote Miyan

Akshay-Tiger Get Together for Bade Miyan Chote Miyan

Rediff.com8 Feb 2022

David Dhawan's Bade Miyan Chote Miyan is all set to be remade with Akshay Kumar and Tiger Shroff.

Apharan 2 Review

Apharan 2 Review

Rediff.com18 Mar 2022

Arunoday Singh shines in this wickedly funny crime thriller, observes Namrata Thakker.

Aristotle Would Have Envied Ivan

Aristotle Would Have Envied Ivan

Rediff.com8 Jun 2023

'I think my first obsessive, possessive and only half-requited -- as we would joke -- 'love' was Ivan. I saw him first slouching down the corridor of St Stephen's College nearly 50 years ago and was instantly smitten (as was everyone else around him).'

'I Liked Bossing Fawad Khan'

'I Liked Bossing Fawad Khan'

Rediff.com24 Apr 2023

'Fawad wants to take my place as president of the bank in a fictional country.' 'That way I got to tell one of the most talented actors in Pakistan what to do all the time.' 'I enjoyed that.'

What To Expect In A Rohit Shetty Film

What To Expect In A Rohit Shetty Film

Rediff.com20 Dec 2022

Sukanya Verma shows you everything you can expect from the Rohit Shetty brand of film-making.

'Bollywood movies don't have heroism'

'Bollywood movies don't have heroism'

Rediff.com29 Mar 2022

'Why does it happen that our films don't work there, their films work here?'

Dating In Your 40s: 10 Mistakes To Avoid

Dating In Your 40s: 10 Mistakes To Avoid

Rediff.com26 Jun 2023

The dating world can be a mess of expectations and anxieties, but don't let your emotional baggage spill all over your chance at real love, suggests Sybil Shiddell, country manager India, Gleeden, a discreet extra marital dating Web site.

Monica, O My Darling Review: Riveting!

Monica, O My Darling Review: Riveting!

Rediff.com11 Nov 2022

Nasty surprises and quirky humour make Monica, O My Darling an intriguing, fun, watch, observes Sukanya Verma. Monica, O My Darling Review.

Pitchers 2 Review: Still Engrossing

Pitchers 2 Review: Still Engrossing

Rediff.com27 Dec 2022

Pitchers Season 2 is intense but an engaging watch, observes Namrata Thakker.

Jayeshbhai Jordaar Trailer: Ranveer SHINES!

Jayeshbhai Jordaar Trailer: Ranveer SHINES!

Rediff.com19 Apr 2022

Ranveer Singh's Jayeshbhai Jordaar gives out a social message in a fun, quirky way, applauds Namrata Thakker.

Shiv Shastri Balboa Review: What A Pleasant Surprise!

Shiv Shastri Balboa Review: What A Pleasant Surprise!

Rediff.com10 Feb 2023

Shiv Shastri Balboa is a sweet dramedy that makes a case for letting seniors live with dignity, observes Deepa Gahlot.

Life Of Pi Comes Alive Again

Life Of Pi Comes Alive Again

Rediff.com31 Mar 2023

Renowned playwright Lolita Chakrabarti's stage adaptation of the story of 16-year-old Indian boy Pi (Piscine) Patel stranded in the ocean on a lifeboat with a Royal Bengal Tiger named Richard Parker opened at Broadway's Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre on March 30.

What You Can Watch On OTT This Week

What You Can Watch On OTT This Week

Rediff.com19 Dec 2022

From dark humour to days of innocence, it's quite an emotional spectrum on OTT this week.

The Remarkable Life And Legacy Of Oommen Chandy

The Remarkable Life And Legacy Of Oommen Chandy

Rediff.com22 Jul 2023

'Oommen Chandy always had time for his people and valued their voices.' 'There was no rest for him as long as the betterment of his fellow citizens was at stake.' Ambassador Venu Rajamony, who knew the former Kerala chief minister for half a century, salutes a beloved leader who worked tirelessly for the welfare of its people.

Sukanya Verma's Favourite 2022 OTT Shows

Sukanya Verma's Favourite 2022 OTT Shows

Rediff.com29 Dec 2022

I binged on various shows this year -- some for work, some for pleasure, few I couldn't spare time for, others I didn't have access to while some started out fabulously only to fizzle towards the end.

What Ryan Gosling LOVES About The Gray Man

What Ryan Gosling LOVES About The Gray Man

Rediff.com18 Jul 2022

'He is somebody who has no romantic ideas of being James Bond.'

Are These 2023's Hottest Dusky Women?

Are These 2023's Hottest Dusky Women?

Rediff.com20 Feb 2023

These beauties that dark skin rules the world.

When Nirmalaji Offered A Bottle Of Water

When Nirmalaji Offered A Bottle Of Water

Rediff.com9 May 2022

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman stole the show at the silver jubilee celebrations of the National Securities Depository Limited in Mumbai on Saturday, May 7, 2022, when she offered a bottle of water to NSDL Managing Director Padmaja Chunduru during her speech.

Thank God Review: Boring!

Thank God Review: Boring!

Rediff.com25 Oct 2022

Thank God tries hard to be funny but its humour is dated and cliched, observes Namrata Thakker. Thank God Review.

Turkey: Between Two Worlds

Turkey: Between Two Worlds

Rediff.com18 Jul 2023

The splendid rock figures around Cappadocia and the silent, eternal ruins of Ephesus made a trip to Turkey even more memorable.

The Best Karan Johar Films On OTT

The Best Karan Johar Films On OTT

Rediff.com27 Jun 2023

Deepa Gahlot picks the top 10 Karan Johar films -- some that he directed and others that he produced or co-produced -- that you can watch on steaming platforms.

INSIDE Malaika-Arjun's ROMANTIC Birthday Holiday

INSIDE Malaika-Arjun's ROMANTIC Birthday Holiday

Rediff.com27 Jun 2022

Arjun Kapoor's 37th birthday on June 26 was made of his favourite ingredients: girlfriend Malaika Arora, the city of romance Paris, and some great food.