News for '-indian-cinema'

No more preachy films for Salman Khan

No more preachy films for Salman Khan

Rediff.com20 Jun 2014

The debacle of Salman Khan's previous film Jai Ho has left the star determined never to venture into message-oriented cinema.

Laaga Chunari Se Bhaag

Laaga Chunari Se Bhaag

Rediff.com12 Oct 2007

Laaga Chunari Mein Daag takes us back to a kind of cinema we thought we were done with. Indian cinema threw off the dupatta just a little while ago; let's not shackle it back down.

Dilip Kumar gets Phalke Ratna award

Dilip Kumar gets Phalke Ratna award

Rediff.com30 Apr 2007

The legendary actor was recognised for his contribution to Hindi cinema.

'Kareena will sweep awards for Jab We Met'

'Kareena will sweep awards for Jab We Met'

Rediff.com31 Dec 2007

Director Suparn Verma and resident film critic Raja Sen discuss the 2007 movies.

King of Bollywood, out in NY

King of Bollywood, out in NY

Rediff.com10 Aug 2007

A reading of the book in Manhattan.

First Look: Meet Jackie, a theatre guru

First Look: Meet Jackie, a theatre guru

Rediff.com1 Aug 2007

Jackie Shroff is going to play a theatre guru in his forthcoming film, Anubhav.

'Everything for the wedding has to be planned perfectly'

'Everything for the wedding has to be planned perfectly'

Rediff.com29 Oct 2015

Neena Gupta is busy organising daughter Masaba's wedding in November.

Onbathu Roopai Nottu - Poignant

Onbathu Roopai Nottu - Poignant

Rediff.com1 Dec 2007

Onbathuis a nice, clean, poignant film with excellent work from most of its cast, director Thankar Bachan, music director Bharadwaj and lyricist Vairamuthu. Sathyaraj is outstanding.

'The National Award is like winning an Oscar'

'The National Award is like winning an Oscar'

Rediff.com29 Mar 2016

The latest updates from the Malayalam film industry.

'My dear friend Vinod Khanna... will miss you'

'My dear friend Vinod Khanna... will miss you'

Rediff.com27 Apr 2017

Bollywood celebrities mourn the death of the charismatic actor.

Kamal Hasan: The Indian Al Pacino

Kamal Hasan: The Indian Al Pacino

Rediff.com7 Nov 2007

Whether playing an unemployed youth in the 1988 silent movie Pushpak or flaunting a sari in Chachi 420, Kamal Hasan's excellence in roleplay never failed to leave a mark in the minds of audiences.

Amy Jackson, Farah Khan in Prabhu Deva's next

Amy Jackson, Farah Khan in Prabhu Deva's next

Rediff.com28 Jul 2016

The latest updates from the Tamil film industry.

Why is Rana's role in Baby worrying the makers of Baahubali?

Why is Rana's role in Baby worrying the makers of Baahubali?

Rediff.com15 Dec 2014

Daggubati will be seen in a minor role in Akshay Kumar starrer Baby.

PIX: Family time for Bipasha and Karan!

PIX: Family time for Bipasha and Karan!

Rediff.com8 Nov 2016

Social media posts from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.

Paratai is a letdown

Paratai is a letdown

Rediff.com27 Apr 2007

Director Suresh Krishna relies on melodrama to make up for the story's deficiencies.

'I do not think I am a legend'

'I do not think I am a legend'

Rediff.com21 Aug 2007

Shah Rukh Khan addresses the media on the launch of his biography, King Of Bollywood.

Your chance to choose Sholay cast

Your chance to choose Sholay cast

Rediff.com11 Jul 2005

Have your say!

'Reema Lagoo was always kind, funny and loving'

'Reema Lagoo was always kind, funny and loving'

Rediff.com18 May 2017

Bollywood actors pay tribute to the veteran actress Reema Lagoo.

Tamil film E has poor music

Tamil film E has poor music

Rediff.com29 Sep 2006

Movies: Best of the week

Movies: Best of the week

Rediff.com30 May 2005

A look at the top movies stories last week.

How a desi is making waves at MoMA

How a desi is making waves at MoMA

Rediff.com27 Nov 2019

'We'll certainly have Hollywood productions, so why wouldn't we have Bollywood?'

'RK Studio lost the connect with the audience'

'RK Studio lost the connect with the audience'

Rediff.com18 Jan 2017

'The industry was going through a change. The leading men were changing. The thinking process was changing. I know I can't give these excuses but I should have hired other people to work.'

Which Smita Patil film is your favourite?

Which Smita Patil film is your favourite?

Rediff.com12 Dec 2006

Tell us!

Chennai Kadhal is a letdown

Chennai Kadhal is a letdown

Rediff.com11 Dec 2006

Director Vikramant disappoints his fans with this awful film.

Sanju: Sanskari version of Sanjay Dutt

Sanju: Sanskari version of Sanjay Dutt

Rediff.com17 Jul 2018

'Rajkumar Hirani could have gone for the jugular but has chosen instead to play to the gallery,' says J Jagannath.

'Bhansali is the best director'

'Bhansali is the best director'

Rediff.com27 Nov 2006

Veteran actor Shashi Kapoor is enjoying the film festival in Goa.

Akshay's goofy laugh wins you over

Akshay's goofy laugh wins you over

Rediff.com20 Oct 2006

Shriya Saran's life in pictures!

Shriya Saran's life in pictures!

Rediff.com11 Sep 2016

Happy birthday, Shriya Saran!

'Kapil needs to stop drinking and get rid of his new friends'

'Kapil needs to stop drinking and get rid of his new friends'

Rediff.com9 Apr 2018

Ranbir is down with typhoid...

Farewell  Duttsaab

Farewell Duttsaab

Rediff.com25 May 2005

Post your condolences.

Sonia Gandhi condoles Rajkumar's demise

Sonia Gandhi condoles Rajkumar's demise

Rediff.com13 Apr 2006

She described the actor as 'one of the titans of Indian cinema and a great artiste.'

National Awards: Your say

National Awards: Your say

Rediff.com22 Aug 2006

What do you think about the winners of the 53rd National Awards?

The return of Malgudi Days

The return of Malgudi Days

Rediff.com21 Jul 2006

An interview with National Award-winning filmmaker Kavitha Lankesh, who has directed new stories for the much-loved serial.

Phalke award for Adoor

Phalke award for Adoor

Rediff.com5 Sep 2005

Happy Birthday Manish Malhotra

Happy Birthday Manish Malhotra

Rediff.com5 Dec 2015

On Manish Malhotra's 50th birthday, take a glimpse of his best runway creations.

How Secret Superstar beat Star Wars in China

How Secret Superstar beat Star Wars in China

Rediff.com22 Mar 2018

There is talk about 'cultural connect' and the 'warmth of storytelling' in Indian films vis-a-vis the spectacle and scale that Hollywood specialises in.

Jayaraj: A director's profile

Jayaraj: A director's profile

Rediff.com20 Dec 2005

Oopiri is a blockbuster!

Oopiri is a blockbuster!

Rediff.com6 Apr 2016

The latest updates from the Telugu film industry.

Dharmendra: Action has become artificial today

Dharmendra: Action has become artificial today

Rediff.com2 Jul 2015

'When an actor is punching or beating up the villain, he goes miles away and falls, which isn't possible. You see the same kind of action in all the film, which makes it monotonous. We should get back to real action.' Veteran actor Dharmendra talks action.