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2026's Biggest Bollywood Hits So Far

2026's Biggest Bollywood Hits So Far

Rediff.com30 Jun 2026

Ironically, only three films have crossed over to the Rs 100 Crore (Rs 1 billion) Club so far. We look at the half yearly box office report.

Maharashtra minister seeks probe into AIMIM's role in TCS case

Maharashtra minister seeks probe into AIMIM's role in TCS case

Rediff.com9 May 2026

Maharashtra minister Sanjay Shirsat has called for a police investigation into the alleged involvement of AIMIM and its ex-MP Imtiaz Jaleel in the Nashik TCS case, following the arrest of accused Nida Khan. Shirsat alleges AIMIM is encouraging religious conversions and that Khan is part of a larger network.

Genelia, Ritiesh At Aalim Hakim's Opium Launch

Genelia, Ritiesh At Aalim Hakim's Opium Launch

Rediff.com12 May 2026

Celebrity hair artist Aalim Hakim launched his eyewear collection, in collaboration with Opium eyewear on May 11, in Mumbai.

'Every Time Action Was Said I'd Run Away'

'Every Time Action Was Said I'd Run Away'

Rediff.com22 Apr 2026

Avinash Tiwary reveals how filmmaker Imtiaz Ali challenged him to transcend physical vanity in their upcoming Netflix romantic-drama series, O Saathi Re, marking it as one of his most demanding roles to date.

Haunted 3D Does Well, Other Films Struggle At Box Office

Haunted 3D Does Well, Other Films Struggle At Box Office

Rediff.com15 Jun 2026

Amidst a disappointing box office weekend for several new Hindi releases, Vikram Bhatt's Haunted 3D: Ghosts Of The Past has emerged as a surprising success.

TCS case: Victim 'forced' to watch videos of Islamic clerics

TCS case: Victim 'forced' to watch videos of Islamic clerics

Rediff.com5 Jun 2026

The videos were shown so that the woman could learn about Islam, she said in her statement, which is part of the chargesheet submitted in a Nashik court last week.

Illegal Structures Of AIMIM Corporator Demolished

Illegal Structures Of AIMIM Corporator Demolished

Rediff.com13 May 2026

Authorities in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar demolished illegal constructions belonging to AIMIM corporator Matin Patel, who is accused of harbouring Nida Khan, wanted in connection with a Nashik TCS case.

Vikram Bhatt: 'The Spirits Left Me To Rot In Jail Alone'

Vikram Bhatt: 'The Spirits Left Me To Rot In Jail Alone'

Rediff.com17 Jun 2026

'Horror keeps me safe. When I tried to do something else and abandoned the spirits, I landed up in prison.'

Cocktail 2 Review: My Best Friend's Wedding Meets Judaai

Cocktail 2 Review: My Best Friend's Wedding Meets Judaai

Rediff.com19 Jun 2026

As long as its purpose of throwing everyone on the dance floor as they flaunt their toned abs in fancy clothes is served, Cocktail 2 doesn't feel obliged to make any sense, notes Sukanya Verma.

Ananya's Fashionable Day Out With Boman Irani

Ananya's Fashionable Day Out With Boman Irani

Rediff.com4 May 2026

Boman Irani started Spiral Bound in 2020, a platform to mentor budding writers and directors, and the project now reportedly has more than 2,000 members with 865 sessions, both online and offline. On May 1, film folk got together to celebrate its sixth anniversary in Mumbai.

10 Partition Dramas You Must Watch

10 Partition Dramas You Must Watch

Rediff.com15 Jun 2026

Imtiaz Ali's new film Main Vaapas Aaunga is set to delve into the enduring trauma of the 1947 Partition, continuing Bollywood's complex cinematic journey of depicting one of history's most violent and impactful events.

Will Cocktail 2 Be Better Than Cocktail?: Ranking Homi Adajania's Films

Will Cocktail 2 Be Better Than Cocktail?: Ranking Homi Adajania's Films

Rediff.com16 Jun 2026

As Cocktail 2 approaches, we take a look at Director Homi Adajania's slim but fascinating filmography.

In Theatres In June: Cocktail 2, Welcome To The Jungle...

In Theatres In June: Cocktail 2, Welcome To The Jungle...

Rediff.com4 Jun 2026

Summer blockbusters spill on to June, as theatres line-up delayed releases at the box office. The month has a good mix of movies, and Joginder Tuteja lists your options.

AIMIM corporator's properties razed for sheltering TCS accused Nida Khan

AIMIM corporator's properties razed for sheltering TCS accused Nida Khan

Rediff.com13 May 2026

The Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar Municipal Corporation demolished alleged illegal constructions at the residence and other properties of AIMIM corporator Matin Patel, who is accused of harbouring Nida Khan, wanted in connection with a TCS case.

Vikram Bhatt: 'Why Does He Keep Haunting Us Like This?!'

Vikram Bhatt: 'Why Does He Keep Haunting Us Like This?!'

Rediff.com17 Jun 2026

'I can feel people around me thinking that this guy was about to die, and now he's back.'

Medha Rana Rocks The Red Carpet, Bobby Deol Tears Up

Medha Rana Rocks The Red Carpet, Bobby Deol Tears Up

Rediff.com6 Apr 2026

The Chetak Screen Awards 2026 saw a big turn-out on the red carpet, even though most of the awards went to Aditya Dhar's blockbuster, Dhurandhar.

Anurag Kashyap's 10 Best Movies, Ranked

Anurag Kashyap's 10 Best Movies, Ranked

Rediff.com1 Jun 2026

Anurag Kashyap, despite his claims of being done with Bollywood, continues to deliver compelling cinema, with his latest film 'Bandar' set to release on June 5.

A Night Out With Kalyani, Dulquer, Naga Chaitanya

A Night Out With Kalyani, Dulquer, Naga Chaitanya

Rediff.com17 Apr 2026

Dhurandhar was a big winner at the Indian National Cinema Academy Awards, held at Mumbai's Nita Mukesh Ambani Cultural Centre.

Cocktail 2: At Kriti-Rashmika-Shahid's Musical Night

Cocktail 2: At Kriti-Rashmika-Shahid's Musical Night

Rediff.com18 May 2026

Kriti's glam, Rashmika's goof-up, and Shahid's banter. The trio made the song launch event for Cocktail 2 so much fun.

Lahore Event Commemorates Jallianwala Bagh Massacre Victims

Lahore Event Commemorates Jallianwala Bagh Massacre Victims

Rediff.com13 Apr 2026

Civil society members and lawyers in Lahore paid tribute to the victims of the 1919 Jallianwala Bagh massacre at an event held at the Lahore High Court.

Lahore Event Honours Jallianwala Bagh Massacre Victims

Lahore Event Honours Jallianwala Bagh Massacre Victims

Rediff.com14 Apr 2026

Civil society members and lawyers in Lahore, Pakistan, commemorated the 107th anniversary of the Jallianwala Bagh massacre, paying tribute to the victims of the 1919 tragedy.

TCS case key accused Nida Khan sent to police custody till May 11

TCS case key accused Nida Khan sent to police custody till May 11

Rediff.com9 May 2026

Nida Khan, a TCS employee accused of religious conversion and sexual harassment, has been arrested in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar. An AIMIM corporator is alleged to have provided her shelter. The arrest has sparked political reactions and renewed focus on workplace harassment prevention.

How AIMIM Corporator Sheltered TCS Employee Accused Of Conversion

How AIMIM Corporator Sheltered TCS Employee Accused Of Conversion

Rediff.com8 May 2026

Nida Khan, a TCS employee accused of religious conversion and sexual harassment, has been arrested in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar. Police allege an AIMIM corporator provided her shelter. The arrest has sparked political reactions and renewed focus on workplace harassment prevention.

Bihar Police Seize 1.23 Crore Worth of Ganja, Arrest Two

Bihar Police Seize 1.23 Crore Worth of Ganja, Arrest Two

Rediff.com27 Feb 2026

Police in Kishanganj, Bihar, seized 246 kg of ganja worth approximately Rs 1.23 crore and arrested two individuals involved in the smuggling operation.

Before Riddhima Kapoor, 10 Actors Who Made Late Debuts

Before Riddhima Kapoor, 10 Actors Who Made Late Debuts

Rediff.com6 May 2026

Riddhima Kapoor Sahni, Neetu Singh and Rishi Kapoor's daughter, is making her acting debut at 46, joining a list of actors who took their sweet time to be bitten by the acting bug.

Five Arrested in Mumbai After Anti-Hawker Drive Turns Violent

Five Arrested in Mumbai After Anti-Hawker Drive Turns Violent

Rediff.com7 Mar 2026

Five individuals have been arrested in Mumbai for allegedly assaulting Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) officials during an anti-hawker drive in the Kandivli area. The incident occurred on Friday night when a BMC team was evicting illegal street vendors.

Kareena, Kalyani, Dulquar Get The Honours

Kareena, Kalyani, Dulquar Get The Honours

Rediff.com19 Feb 2026

The Hollywood Reporter introduces yet another awards show, and India's biggest stars give it a warm welcome.

The Director Who Turned Kangana Down

The Director Who Turned Kangana Down

Rediff.com17 Apr 2026

'I desperately needed that job then, and it didn't happen.'

Will paint all Maharashtra green: AIMIM MP backs Mumbra corporator

Will paint all Maharashtra green: AIMIM MP backs Mumbra corporator

Rediff.com24 Jan 2026

AIMIM leader Imtiaz Jaleel supports colleague Sahar Shaikh's controversial statement about turning Mumbra green, claiming the party intends to do the same across Maharashtra. This follows Shaikh's victory in Thane civic polls and subsequent backlash over her remarks.

When Jab We Met Broke Bobby Deol's Heart

When Jab We Met Broke Bobby Deol's Heart

Rediff.com8 Oct 2025

Bobby Deol's journey in Bollywood had its fair share of highs and lows, but one of the most poignant moments he shared recently was about missing out on the iconic film Jab We Met.

Ranbir Kapoor To Shoot Brahmastra, Animal 2 Soon

Ranbir Kapoor To Shoot Brahmastra, Animal 2 Soon

Rediff.com15 Feb 2026

Ranbir Kapoor: 'I'm working very hard for two-three years on the movies that I'm doing.'

Maha scraps 5% Muslim quota in jobs, education; Oppn slams move

Maha scraps 5% Muslim quota in jobs, education; Oppn slams move

Rediff.com18 Feb 2026

The previous Congress-NCP government had issued an ordinance to grant a 16 per cent quota to Marathas and five per cent to Muslims.

Diljit Misses The Emmy

Diljit Misses The Emmy

Rediff.com25 Nov 2025

Actor-singer Diljit Dosanjh missed out on the Best Actor award at the 53rd International Emmy Awards 2025, where he was nominated for his performance in Imtiaz Ali's Amar Singh Chamkila.

Pak journalist killed by terrorists for pro-Israel remarks

Pak journalist killed by terrorists for pro-Israel remarks

Rediff.com28 Oct 2025

A journalist in Karachi was killed by activists of an extremist Islamist group after making pro-Israel comments. Four suspects have been arrested.

Valentine's Day Special: 10 Under-rated Romcoms On OTT

Valentine's Day Special: 10 Under-rated Romcoms On OTT

Rediff.com9 Feb 2026

10 great movie choices for that date night on February 14.

Imtiaz Ali's Chamkila Will Stream On...

Imtiaz Ali's Chamkila Will Stream On...

Rediff.com26 Feb 2024

>The film charts the true story of Punjab's original rockstar of the masses, the highest record-selling artist of his time, Amar Singh Chamkila, often referred to as the 'Elvis Presley of Punjab'.

The BEST of Imtiaz Ali

The BEST of Imtiaz Ali

Rediff.com16 Jun 2021

On Imtiaz Ali's 50th birthday on June 16, Joginder Tuteja looks at his brand of films.

BJP-led Mahayuti clinches 25 of 29 Maha civic bodies

BJP-led Mahayuti clinches 25 of 29 Maha civic bodies

Rediff.com17 Jan 2026

Breaking the nearly three-decade-old dominance of the undivided Shiv Sena, the Bharatiya Janata Party on Friday emerged victorious in the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) elections, and also vanquished the alliance of Nationalist Congress Party factions led by Sharad Pawar and Ajit Pawar in the Pune civic body.

Tu Meri Main Tera Main Tera Tu Meri Review: STALE!

Tu Meri Main Tera Main Tera Tu Meri Review: STALE!

Rediff.com25 Dec 2025

Nothing about TMMTMTTM feels fresh. That includes the painfully uninspired romance between the leads, who lack both genuine chemistry as well as individual charm to make a romantic drama like this work, sighs Mayur Sanap.

What's Amazing About Shah Rukh Is...'

What's Amazing About Shah Rukh Is...'

Rediff.com10 Nov 2025

'What's amazing is that many of his fans are not Indians.' 'Even in countries where they don't speak or understand Hindi, Shah Rukh is hugely popular.'