News for '-katha'

Jab Tak Hai Jaan, Son Of Sardaar open well

Jab Tak Hai Jaan, Son Of Sardaar open well

Rediff.com14 Nov 2012

Experts feel both the films have the potential to rake in about Rs 100 crore at the box office.

Actors and Their SHOCKINGLY Young Heroines

Actors and Their SHOCKINGLY Young Heroines

Rediff.com9 Jul 2019

Sukanya Verma looks at some striking age gaps between the onscreen romantic couples of Hindi movies.

19 drown as boat capsizes in UP; CM announces Rs 2 lakh relief

19 drown as boat capsizes in UP; CM announces Rs 2 lakh relief

Rediff.com14 Sep 2017

Police and PAC personnel have fished out 22 bodies so far while 10 others have been rescued, he said. A search was on to trace others.

What Akshay Kumar wants to tell ALL heroes!

What Akshay Kumar wants to tell ALL heroes!

Rediff.com7 Aug 2019

'In our textbooks, we never had chapters where a woman does something. We had one Rani Laxmibai chapter, the rest only the men did. We have been trained like that but, now, things have to change.'

A brilliant boy next door called Farooque Sheikh

A brilliant boy next door called Farooque Sheikh

Rediff.com28 Dec 2013

The actor, who passed away this morning, has given us many superb movies.

What Toilet director has in common with Raju Hirani

What Toilet director has in common with Raju Hirani

Rediff.com11 Aug 2017

Yes, they're both movie directors. But there's something else!

Malayalam director Priyanandanan ready with next

Malayalam director Priyanandanan ready with next

Rediff.com28 Apr 2011

Bhaktajanangalude Sradhakku has Kavya Madhavan and Irshad in the lead.

COLUMN: Utterly butterly Indian ads

COLUMN: Utterly butterly Indian ads

Rediff.com3 May 2012

Advertising in India today is a Rs 30,000-crore industry.

SC adjourns Babri demolition case for 4 weeks

SC adjourns Babri demolition case for 4 weeks

Rediff.com18 Jan 2016

The ruling came after the Apex court heard a petition in the Babri mosque demolition case opposing the dropping of criminal conspiracy charges against Bharatiya Janata Party veterans.

S P Balasubrahmanyam's TOP 75 Songs

S P Balasubrahmanyam's TOP 75 Songs

Rediff.com1 Oct 2020

Siva Sankar looks at S P Balasubrahmanyam's fantastic repertoire.

Guess what Yami Gautam is ADDICTED to?

Guess what Yami Gautam is ADDICTED to?

Rediff.com20 Sep 2018

'If your film does not do well and if you don't have a godfather and you are not a star kid, then your next film selection may have a restriction.'

The kid from Gadar grows up

The kid from Gadar grows up

Rediff.com23 Aug 2018

'Before my scene with Amitabh Bachchan, my father asked me, "You are acting opposite Amitji. Are you scared?"' 'I foolishly said, "No. He is an actor and so am I. He will say his lines and I will say mine. Why should I be scared?".'

Your favourite filmi Sunny Deol moment? Tell Us!

Your favourite filmi Sunny Deol moment? Tell Us!

Rediff.com19 Oct 2011

The macho Bollywood hero turns 55 today!

Sahitya Akademi for Malayali writer threatened by fundamentalists

Sahitya Akademi for Malayali writer threatened by fundamentalists

Rediff.com22 Dec 2017

Ramanunni had received an anonymous threat letter warning him that his right arm and left leg would be chopped off if he did not convert to Islam within six months.

The political power of a fast

The political power of a fast

Rediff.com6 May 2018

As politicians fast to score brownie points, they should know that not every fast has a desirable ending, says Arundhuti Dasgupta.

Top Actresses, 2017

Top Actresses, 2017

Rediff.com3 Jan 2018

Lots of surprises on this list!

Sreesanth:I chose acting as my second innings

Sreesanth:I chose acting as my second innings

Rediff.com23 Jun 2015

A lowdown on all the goings-on in the Telugu film industry.

'A superstar's life is the most difficult one'

'A superstar's life is the most difficult one'

Rediff.com11 Mar 2021

'Shah Rukh Khan is a born entertainer.' 'From five year olds to a 105 year old, Shah Rukh will charm and entertain everyone.' 'With Salman, a lot of people have come back intimidated.' 'But I enjoy my adventures with Salman because you just have to be yourself.'

Ram Gopal Varma disappoints with Dongala Muta

Ram Gopal Varma disappoints with Dongala Muta

Rediff.com18 Mar 2011

Dongala Muta fails because of bad script.

When a movie has India, Bharat, Hindustan in the title...

When a movie has India, Bharat, Hindustan in the title...

Rediff.com9 May 2019

There are many patriotic movies lined up in the months ahead. What makes some of these films special is that these have the country's name right in the title itself, what with 'India' and 'Hindustan' finding prominence.

She is one of the world's most powerful women

She is one of the world's most powerful women

Rediff.com13 Sep 2011

Chanda Kochhar on fate and hard work - the cornerstones of her career in the banking world.

'Ram Gopal Varma is a chilled out guy'

'Ram Gopal Varma is a chilled out guy'

Rediff.com16 Feb 2011

Swati shares her experience on working in the Telugu film KSD Appalraju.

SC quashes land allotment to Sourav Ganguly

SC quashes land allotment to Sourav Ganguly

Rediff.com26 May 2011

In a setback to former Indian cricket team captain Sourav Ganguly, the Supreme court on Thursday quashed the land allotment to him by the West Bengal Government in 2000.

Ram Gopal Varma: I was manipulative

Ram Gopal Varma: I was manipulative

Rediff.com17 Feb 2011

RGV talks about his Telugu film KSD Appalraju.

ACK media buys India Book House

ACK media buys India Book House

Rediff.com25 May 2010

Education and entertainment company ACK Media has announced acquisition of India Book House as part of its strategy to develop 'end-to-end' content, distribution and experience delivery capabilities for family entertainment.

Why leaders shouldn't be scared of revolts

Why leaders shouldn't be scared of revolts

Rediff.com17 Feb 2018

'Through his conversation with Yama, Nachiketa helped society grapple with a bunch of knotty issues, just as many of the ongoing conflicts could do today,' says Arundhuti Dasgupta.

Shwetha Menon: I would love to play a tomboy

Shwetha Menon: I would love to play a tomboy

Rediff.com3 Dec 2010

Shwetha Menon on playing a sexy older woman in Rathinirvedam 2 and the new roles she would love to take on.

Genelia: I will not give up South films

Genelia: I will not give up South films

Rediff.com3 Dec 2010

The actress is busy with four different language movies -- Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam and Hindi!

When I met Uncle Pai, the master story-teller

When I met Uncle Pai, the master story-teller

Rediff.com10 Mar 2011

Akshata Udiaver remembers Anant Pai, the man who made history and mythology interesting for her and millions of other Indian children

Remembering 'Uncle Pai'

Remembering 'Uncle Pai'

Rediff.com25 Feb 2011

Anant Pai started the comic book series Amar Chitra Katha based on stories from the India epics, mythology and history after he witnessed a quiz contest in which participants could easily answer questions pertaining to Greek history but were unable to answer simple questions about India.

Why film-makers like barbershops

Why film-makers like barbershops

Rediff.com30 Oct 2019

'For the film-maker, as for the photographer, barbershops with their many moments of interest -- wall-to-wall mirrors, shiny accoutrements, beaded curtains -- provide ample scope for mis-en-scene,' says Ranjita Ganesan.

Hockey sensation Dilip Tirkey makes acting debut

Hockey sensation Dilip Tirkey makes acting debut

Rediff.com1 Jun 2010

The suave, soft-spoken and quiet former Indian hockey captain has agreed to make his acting debut in an Oriya film -- Toro Moro Katha Heba Chup Chap (You and me will talk silently), likely to be released during Dusshera this year.

Top Telugu actresses of 2009

Top Telugu actresses of 2009

Rediff.com29 Dec 2009

Looking at actresses who impresses us this year.

'After Gadar, I decided not to make big films'

'After Gadar, I decided not to make big films'

Rediff.com21 Jan 2010

Anil Sharma talks about his upcoming film, Veer.

PIX: Kalki, Aditi watch Konkona's A Death In The Gunj

PIX: Kalki, Aditi watch Konkona's A Death In The Gunj

Rediff.com30 May 2017

Take a look at the arrivals.

Salman's Veer soundtrack is laudable

Salman's Veer soundtrack is laudable

Rediff.com18 Dec 2009

Sajid-Wajid's music in this film is better than what we've seen from them so far.

'Indian kids need heroes they can relate to'

'Indian kids need heroes they can relate to'

Rediff.com11 Dec 2009

Samir Patil who has taken over Amar Chitra Katha and Tinkle talks of taking the classic comics to the next generation and also has a word of advice for young entrepreneurs.

Review: Paleri Manikyam is near perfect

Review: Paleri Manikyam is near perfect

Rediff.com7 Dec 2009

Director Ranjith's take on the first recorded case of sexual harassment in the state is rich visually as well as in content.

He wants to take Indian mythology to the Oscars

He wants to take Indian mythology to the Oscars

Rediff.com24 Feb 2010

27-year-old entrepreneur Karan Vir spells out plans for his company Vimanika Comics and how he hopes to get an Oscar for India.

The Best Warriors in the Movies

The Best Warriors in the Movies

Rediff.com21 Jan 2010

Here's a look at some of the most memorable Hindi film warriors.