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'Shooter Dadi' Chandro Tomar dies due to COVID-19

'Shooter Dadi' Chandro Tomar dies due to COVID-19

Rediff.com30 Apr 2021

Octogenarian shooter Chandro Tomar, nicknamed 'Shooter Dadi', died on Friday after battling COVID-19.

'I said I'll do Baghban if I got maximum scenes with Amitabh Bachchan'

'I said I'll do Baghban if I got maximum scenes with Amitabh Bachchan'

Rediff.com21 Dec 2021

'I got an offer to do a cameo in Jassi Jaisi Koi Nahin.' 'I did it just to get out of my house, and so that my parents would not see me so depressed.'

10 Bollywood Lady Politicians

10 Bollywood Lady Politicians

Rediff.com19 Mar 2021

Every once in a while, has come a political movie led by a woman.

Bollywood's TOP Gangster Films

Bollywood's TOP Gangster Films

Rediff.com17 Mar 2021

Sanjay Gupta's Mumbai Saga and Ram Gopal Varma's DCompany are all set to release this week, and add to the gangster movies made in Bollywood.

When Smita Patil lived Arth in real life

When Smita Patil lived Arth in real life

Rediff.com18 Oct 2021

'Films like Arth don't happen again and again. They come once in a lifetime. I was lucky to make it, and I couldn't have done it without Smita and Shabana.'

'Popular cinema gives you security in life'

'Popular cinema gives you security in life'

Rediff.com18 Oct 2021

'An actor should learn to separate the actor and the character.' 'Me the actor and me the character should never intermingle.'

'Legends never die'

'Legends never die'

Rediff.com16 Nov 2020

'Kolkata mourns its fav son.'

'In the city, you see only masked human beings'

'In the city, you see only masked human beings'

Rediff.com13 Oct 2021

'Villagers are people without masks.' 'That is why I call them genuine human beings.' 'As an actor, I have been inspired by many such genuine characters.'

Goodbye, Mrinalda! We'll miss you

Goodbye, Mrinalda! We'll miss you

Rediff.com2 Jan 2019

Kolkata begins the year on a sad note.

'The kiss had to be sensual, even sexual, not vulgar'

'The kiss had to be sensual, even sexual, not vulgar'

Rediff.com16 Nov 2021

'Today, 25 years later, Raja Hindustani is as much a Dharmesh Darshan film as it is Aamir Khan and Karisma Kapoor's 'different' love story.'

What's hot on the OTT menu?

What's hot on the OTT menu?

Rediff.com25 Nov 2020

The glass is always full when it comes to OTT. Sukanya Verma brings you everything you can catch on streaming platforms this week.

Pankaj Kapoor's 5 Finest Performances

Pankaj Kapoor's 5 Finest Performances

Rediff.com29 May 2021

Pankaj Kapoor is one of India's finest actors. Subhash K Jha picks 5 memorable performances.

Satwik says Arjuna Award will fuel Olympic dream, Chirag terms it 'silver lining'

Satwik says Arjuna Award will fuel Olympic dream, Chirag terms it 'silver lining'

Rediff.com21 Aug 2020

Chirag and Satwik had a successful 2019, when the duo won a maiden Super 500 title at Thailand Open and then reached the finals of the French Open Super 750 event. Their consistent show was rewarded with a world No. 10 spot.

Kangana's sister attacks Alia's mum & dad

Kangana's sister attacks Alia's mum & dad

Rediff.com17 Apr 2019

Why is Kanagana after Alia and her family?

'I always wanted to sound sexy in my films'

'I always wanted to sound sexy in my films'

Rediff.com11 Sep 2019

'I don't watch my films more than once, otherwise I will fall in love with myself.'

'Amitabh began his day reading the Gita'

'Amitabh began his day reading the Gita'

Rediff.com11 Oct 2021

'He wrote a letter to his parents every night, and read the Gita every morning before going about his work.'

Kamal Haasan gets prestigious French honour

Kamal Haasan gets prestigious French honour

Rediff.com22 Aug 2016

Kamal is the second Tamil actor after Sivaji Ganesan to be awarded this honour.

5 Bollywood outsiders who made it BIG

5 Bollywood outsiders who made it BIG

Rediff.com15 Apr 2021

Five outsiders with zero connections in the film industry and no money made their mark despite nepotism ruling the roost.

10 OTT Shows To Watch

10 OTT Shows To Watch

Rediff.com1 Sep 2020

Sukanya Verma brings the latest action on OTT platforms this week.

'I am still greedy'

'I am still greedy'

Rediff.com14 Aug 2021

'I am very grateful that I am getting such nice parts.'

10 Shows on OTT To Watch

10 Shows on OTT To Watch

Rediff.com25 Aug 2020

Ready to plan your week's binging schedule on the OTT? Sukanya Verma offers a menu full of curious offerings.

What must YOU watch on OTT this week?

What must YOU watch on OTT this week?

Rediff.com7 Dec 2020

The year is ending, but the OTT shows no signs of slowing down. Sukanya Verma brings you everything you can catch this week.

Trailer: Judgmentall Hai Kya looks wow

Trailer: Judgmentall Hai Kya looks wow

Rediff.com3 Jul 2019

The Judgementall Hai Kya trailer is super interesting and engaging, feels Namrata Thakker.

Sonam glams up Vogue's anniversary cover

Sonam glams up Vogue's anniversary cover

Rediff.com31 May 2017

The National award winning actor is the face of June issue.

'Kajol's sense of humour is superb'

'Kajol's sense of humour is superb'

Rediff.com16 Oct 2018

'Success is not easily gained. Even if it is, it's very hard to sustain it.'

OTT Shows to Watch This Week

OTT Shows to Watch This Week

Rediff.com29 Sep 2020

Another week and a spate of OTT shows and movies to watch. Here's what Sukanya Verma recommends.

National Film Awards: Prez can spare only 1 hr; winners upset

National Film Awards: Prez can spare only 1 hr; winners upset

Rediff.com3 May 2018

'They are not called the President's National Awards for no reason.'

Mamata stuns BJP, leads TMC to landslide victory in Bengal

Mamata stuns BJP, leads TMC to landslide victory in Bengal

Rediff.com3 May 2021

Belying all expectations, the Trinamool Congress registreted a landslide victory in West Bengal assembly elections, overcoming the might of the Bharatiya Janata Party after a bitter campaign that had turned into a virtual duel between Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Bengalis feel we have lost a family member

Bengalis feel we have lost a family member

Rediff.com18 Nov 2020

'He always seemed one of us, part of the great aspiring middle class -- his values, his simplicity, even the intellectual snobbery which he could barely hide,' observes Mousumi Sengupta.

Watch! When Khayyam spoke about his favourite song

Watch! When Khayyam spoke about his favourite song

Rediff.com20 Aug 2019

When Khayyam talked about his favourite singer, the song he can never forget and the film that won him the National Award.

The finest Khan in Bollywood

The finest Khan in Bollywood

Rediff.com30 Apr 2020

'You will be remembered for a long, long, time,' notes Sudhir Bisht.

What did Nysa think of mommy's Helicopter Eela?

What did Nysa think of mommy's Helicopter Eela?

Rediff.com12 Oct 2018

Also present at the screening: A Bollywood legend.

Hockey captain Rani recommended for Khel Ratna

Hockey captain Rani recommended for Khel Ratna

Rediff.com2 Jun 2020

Rani Rampal led the team to historic victories in the Women's Asia Cup in 2017, silver at the 2018 Asian Games and played a critical role in the FIH Olympic Qualifiers in 2019 by scoring the deciding goal that helped India qualify for the Tokyo Olympics.

'Kamal Hassan is for real!'

'Kamal Hassan is for real!'

Rediff.com26 Mar 2021

'As an actor he was surrounded in stardom, but as a politician he is humble'

Saroj Khan, Bollywood's queen of dance, passes away

Saroj Khan, Bollywood's queen of dance, passes away

Rediff.com3 Jul 2020

The Bollywood legend choreographed more than 2,000 songs.

'I am the godfather of disco'

'I am the godfather of disco'

Rediff.com16 Feb 2022

'You make a hit, everything is fit.'

'Rhea is the fall girl'

'Rhea is the fall girl'

Rediff.com3 Sep 2020

Get your lowdown on what's going on in the world of Bollywood, right here with Subhash K Jha!

10 OTT Shows To Watch

10 OTT Shows To Watch

Rediff.com3 Aug 2020

The OTT scene is bursting with action. Sukanya Verma gives her 10 exciting new recommendations for the week.

When Bollywood treated women badly...

When Bollywood treated women badly...

Rediff.com28 Feb 2020

Hindi cinema has not just explored various instances of brute force, but often glorified its misogyny.

'Films can do without background music'

'Films can do without background music'

Rediff.com6 Jun 2011

National Award winning composer Isaac Thomas Kottukapally on his win.