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He Quit Amazon To Make Films

He Quit Amazon To Make Films

Rediff.com13 Aug 2025

'You need the drishti, the experience. I am beginning to see things differently.'

Rakul-Jackky Step Out To Watch Maa

Rakul-Jackky Step Out To Watch Maa

Rediff.com26 Jun 2025

A special screening of Kajol-starrer Maa was organised in Mumbai, and film folk lined-up to watch the horror movie.

Sara's Walk In The Clouds

Sara's Walk In The Clouds

Rediff.com19 Jun 2025

Sara Ali Khan takes a break from the promotions of her upcoming film, Metro... In Dino, and makes a quick trip to the snow-capped mountains of Uttarakhand.

We've Seen The Saiyaara Condition Before

We've Seen The Saiyaara Condition Before

Rediff.com23 Jul 2025

Sickness on screen is a sure shot way of seeking audience sympathy and turning on the waterworks.

UTT Season 6: U Mumba edge Goa to book spot in final

UTT Season 6: U Mumba edge Goa to book spot in final

Rediff.com15 Jun 2025

UTT Season 6: U Mumba reach final after incredible comeback win over Dempo Goa Challengers

India's newest pro boxer ready to dominate...

India's newest pro boxer ready to dominate...

Rediff.com21 May 2025

Former World championship bronze medallist Simranjit Kaur has become the latest Indian boxer to turn professional.

Coming Up In June: Thug Life, Kannappa, Housefull 5

Coming Up In June: Thug Life, Kannappa, Housefull 5

Rediff.com4 Jun 2025

June's OTT line-up looks entertaining. There's a lot coming up in theatres this month too.

Lauren Gottlieb Honeymoons In Bali

Lauren Gottlieb Honeymoons In Bali

Rediff.com25 Jun 2025

Jacqueline is in Italy... Shriya finds a lavender field in London... Kartik shoots in Croatia...

Rakul Gets Tanned In Bali

Rakul Gets Tanned In Bali

Rediff.com2 Jun 2025

Mrunal, Pooja shoot in UK... Manushi meets the world's most beautiful women... Disha in Cannes...

Heavy rains lash parts of Gujarat; 40 shifted to safety, five go missing

Heavy rains lash parts of Gujarat; 40 shifted to safety, five go missing

Rediff.com18 Jun 2025

Bhavnagar was also one of the worst affected districts, they said, adding that more downpour is likely over the next four day in parts of the state.

Special Ops 2 Review: Dizzyingly Fast

Special Ops 2 Review: Dizzyingly Fast

Rediff.com18 Jul 2025

Special Ops 2 captures the spirit of the modern-day spy thriller and runs with it, observes Deepa Gahlot.

The Biggest Flops Of 2025 So Far

The Biggest Flops Of 2025 So Far

Rediff.com7 Jul 2025

Quite a few films didn't do well, but particularly disappointing were the films that came from the south.

Hindu leader abducted, killed in Bangladesh

Hindu leader abducted, killed in Bangladesh

Rediff.com19 Apr 2025

Body of Bhabesh Chandra Roy, 58, a resident of Basudebpur village of Dinajpur, about 330 kilometres northwest of Dhaka, was recovered on Thursday night, The Daily Star said quoting police and family members.

Was Guru Dutt's Death Suicide Or...

Was Guru Dutt's Death Suicide Or...

Rediff.com10 Jul 2025

Guru Dutt took an overdose of pills twice, once even swallowing opium, calling out for Geeta Dutt even when he was not fully conscious. One suicide attempt, according to sister Lalita Lajmi, was definitely deliberate with Guru Dutt leaving a letter for brother Atma Ram asking him to take care of the production company, his wife and the kids. But she always wondered if the third attempt was actually suicide since there were no calls and no letters.

At 59, Shah Rukh Wins 1st National Award

At 59, Shah Rukh Wins 1st National Award

Rediff.com2 Aug 2025

Shah Rukh Khan won his first National Film Award for best actor for Jawan, sharing the honour with Vikrant Massey for 12th Fail. Rani Mukerji was named best actress for Mrs. Chatterjee vs Norway. 12th Fail was adjudged best feature film.

Panchayat 4 Is Back And We Can't Keep Calm!

Panchayat 4 Is Back And We Can't Keep Calm!

Rediff.com12 Jun 2025

Since the actors fit their parts perfectly, and everybody gets enough of an opportunity to shine, they have become familiar to viewers. So along with its relatable, laugh-out-loud content, they are a big reason for the show's popularity, notes Deepa Gahlot.

'Everyone's Story Has Ups And Downs'

'Everyone's Story Has Ups And Downs'

Rediff.com21 Jul 2025

'I'm a guy who is sure of what he wants and confident of getting it.' 'Jab prem kiya, I knew that one day, I would marry the woman I love and spend my life with her.'

Delhi court closes JNU student Najeeb Ahmed missing case

Delhi court closes JNU student Najeeb Ahmed missing case

Rediff.com30 Jun 2025

A Delhi court on Monday allowed the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) to close the case of first year Jawaharlal Nehru University student Najeeb Ahmed, who went missing on October 15, 2016, saying the agency 'exhausted all options'.

'Metro... In Dino Is The Life I Have Lived'

'Metro... In Dino Is The Life I Have Lived'

Rediff.com24 Jun 2025

'Very rarely does a film give you the opportunity to do this, I was constantly improvising and adding scenes on the set.'

'Devdas Made People Realise I Could Act'

'Devdas Made People Realise I Could Act'

Rediff.com22 May 2025

'I saw Bimal Roy's Devdas again a few years ago, almost 50 years after it had been made.' 'I found it very intelligently made; the scenes flowed so beautifully.' 'There is just one scene with both Suchitra Sen and me in the film, and it's beautiful.'

'Will fight till my last breath': Najeeb's mother slams CBI, vows to move SC

'Will fight till my last breath': Najeeb's mother slams CBI, vows to move SC

Rediff.com1 Jul 2025

A Delhi court on Monday allowed the CBI to close Ahmed's case, saying that the agency "exhausted all options".

US Open 2025: Tanvi pulls off an upset; Srikanth exits

US Open 2025: Tanvi pulls off an upset; Srikanth exits

Rediff.com26 Jun 2025

Former World No. 1 India's Kidambi Srikanth bows out of US Open badminton tournament

Can You Identify This Actress?

Can You Identify This Actress?

Rediff.com9 Apr 2025

Hint: She will scare us on the big screen on April 18.

Metro... In Dino Review: Meandering Mess

Metro... In Dino Review: Meandering Mess

Rediff.com4 Jul 2025

Metro...In Dino's assembly of actors exhaust all their charm at the end of this messy musing on metropolitan monotony, observes SUkanya Verma.

11 Ways To Chill This SUMMER

11 Ways To Chill This SUMMER

Rediff.com6 May 2025

If you're looking for cool ways to chill this summer, Namrata Thakker gives you some filmi cues.

When Suchitra Sen Got Upset With Dev Anand

When Suchitra Sen Got Upset With Dev Anand

Rediff.com16 Jul 2025

'Suchitra Sen threatened to leave, with the film only 80 per cent complete.'

When Prosenjit Was Every Inch A Badralok

When Prosenjit Was Every Inch A Badralok

Rediff.com28 Mar 2025

The actor walked the runway for menswear designer Abhishek Roy at the FDCI x Lakme Fashion Week 2025.

Delhi LG gives nod to prosecute Arundhati Roy under UAPA for 2010 speech

Delhi LG gives nod to prosecute Arundhati Roy under UAPA for 2010 speech

Rediff.com14 Jun 2024

Delhi Lieutenant Governor V K Saxena has accorded sanction to prosecute author Arundhati Roy and a former professor in Kashmir under the stringent Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act for allegedly making provocative speeches at an event in New Delhi in 2010, Raj Niwas officials said on Friday.

Ibrahim's Kashmir State Of Mind

Ibrahim's Kashmir State Of Mind

Rediff.com12 Apr 2025

Film folk are already enjoying their summer getaways in London, Dubai, Kashmir and even a jungle safari in Maharashtra.

India slams Bangladesh govt, condemns killing of Hindu leader

India slams Bangladesh govt, condemns killing of Hindu leader

Rediff.com19 Apr 2025

India on Saturday condemned the alleged abduction and killing of a Hindu minority leader in Bangladesh and called on the interim government in Dhaka to live up to its responsibility of protecting the minorities.

'People Love Me As Panchayat's Rinki But...'

'People Love Me As Panchayat's Rinki But...'

Rediff.com8 Jul 2025

'I was motivated to do something better -- to improve my life and my parents' lives.'

Jacqueline, Ananya, Kriti Turn Up Heat

Jacqueline, Ananya, Kriti Turn Up Heat

Rediff.com5 May 2025

From going all glitz and glam to dishing out desi girl goals, Namrata Thakker looks at all the fashion that we loved this month.

ED summons Mahua Moitra, Mukul Roy

ED summons Mahua Moitra, Mukul Roy

Rediff.com15 Feb 2024

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Thursday issued summonses to two Trinamool Congress leaders, including MP and popular Bengali actor Dev, for questioning in connection with its probes into money laundering cases, an official said.

India's BPO Industry Gets AI Makeover

India's BPO Industry Gets AI Makeover

Rediff.com29 May 2025

Call centres, once the engine room of India's BPO exports, are evolving too. Depending on the complexity, 30 to 50 per cent of voice and chat volumes are now handled by conversational AI.

Maa Review: Kajol Makes It Worthwhile

Maa Review: Kajol Makes It Worthwhile

Rediff.com27 Jun 2025

What keeps the momentum going is Kajol's fully committed performance that elevates this generic material to a surprising degree of watchability, feels Mayur Sanap.

Why Waheeda Rehman Left Guru Dutt

Why Waheeda Rehman Left Guru Dutt

Rediff.com8 Jul 2025

'Everyone at Guru Dutt Productions would get monthly salaries. Waheeda didi would get Rs 2,500 per month. And that was the reason why she left.'

'I Don't Believe Guru Dutt's Death Was Suicide'

'I Don't Believe Guru Dutt's Death Was Suicide'

Rediff.com11 Jul 2025

'Abrar uncle said he had started drinking from the afternoon on that fateful day. And he continued drinking till late at night.' 'Thereafter, he must have consumed some sleeping pills, as was his habit.' 'I think that combination went fatally wrong.'

SC to regain full strength with appointment of 3 judges

SC to regain full strength with appointment of 3 judges

Rediff.com30 May 2025

Three judges, including two high court chief justices, were appointed to the Supreme Court on Thursday.

Panchayat Season 4 Review: Evil In Rustic Paradise

Panchayat Season 4 Review: Evil In Rustic Paradise

Rediff.com24 Jun 2025

Panchayat Season 4 is watchable, mainly because of the wonderful actors, who, over the seasons have developed a warm rapport, notes Deepa Gahlot.

Wimbledon's Greatest: Every Men's Champ Since 1877

Wimbledon's Greatest: Every Men's Champ Since 1877

Rediff.com14 Jul 2025

Jannik Sinner defeated Carlos Alcaraz in a high-octane final to claim his maiden Wimbledon trophy and fourth Grand Slam crown on Sunday.