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Disha-Tiger and other couples at DeepVeer reception

Disha-Tiger and other couples at DeepVeer reception

Rediff.com2 Dec 2018

Meet all the interesting couples on a grand evening.

The BEST Indian Films of 2021

The BEST Indian Films of 2021

Rediff.com29 Dec 2021

Aseem Chhabra lists his favourite Indian films of 2021.

Why Sardar Udham Is A MUST WATCH

Why Sardar Udham Is A MUST WATCH

Rediff.com26 Oct 2021

Sardar Udham sets a great standard which, Utkarsh Mishra believes, would be emulated by other film-makers who want to make movies of this genre.

Making Katrina look SO DIFFERENT

Making Katrina look SO DIFFERENT

Rediff.com17 Jun 2019

'Katrina gives a lot of inputs, like the colours that suit her skin tone.'

Sushant: Miss working with Parineeti!

Sushant: Miss working with Parineeti!

Rediff.com10 Mar 2016

The top posts on social media from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.

'BJP may have a lot of money, but their organisational resources are weak'

'BJP may have a lot of money, but their organisational resources are weak'

Rediff.com22 Mar 2021

'Mamata is campaigning hard and not giving the BJP a walkover.'

When dancing around a TREE was so much FUN!

When dancing around a TREE was so much FUN!

Rediff.com25 Sep 2020

Sukanya Verma lists the memorable use of trees in Hindi movies.

John Abraham to cameo in Satrah Ko Shaadi Hai

John Abraham to cameo in Satrah Ko Shaadi Hai

Rediff.com30 Apr 2014

The film will be produced by the actor, and directed by Shootjit Sircar.

#MeToo: Why NO means NO

#MeToo: Why NO means NO

Rediff.com17 Oct 2017

In his afterword to the book, Pink: The Inside Story, Pink's writer-producer Shoojit Sircar explains why the movie was a turning point in his personal and professional life

Bollywood's tenant troubles!

Bollywood's tenant troubles!

Rediff.com2 Jun 2020

Quite a few Hindi movies have explored different shades of the landlord-tenant relationship in passing or purposefully.

Why movie theatres will thrive after lockdown

Why movie theatres will thrive after lockdown

Rediff.com31 May 2020

Cinema screens bring in over 60% of the Rs 19,100 crore that Indian films earned in 2019. The reception a film gets in theatres impacts the price of every other revenue stream -- TV, OTT, overseas. Vanita Kohli-Khandekar explains why the theatre business is not doomed and why OTT won't become the first window of release.

Ayushmann Khurrana to debut his rock band on Valentine's Day

Ayushmann Khurrana to debut his rock band on Valentine's Day

Rediff.com6 Feb 2015

The band is called Ayushmann After School

'Who is safe in this country?'

'Who is safe in this country?'

Rediff.com9 Aug 2018

'Look at what we are doing to the goats, the cows, the women, the children...'

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.

Is Village Rockstars the right choice for Oscars? Vote!

Is Village Rockstars the right choice for Oscars? Vote!

Rediff.com23 Sep 2018

'It is a film with a good human concept that would touch people around the world.' 'We are honouring a film that deserves to be at the Oscars.'

#DelhiSmog: 'WAKE UP. We cannot be doing this to our planet'

#DelhiSmog: 'WAKE UP. We cannot be doing this to our planet'

Rediff.com9 Nov 2017

Bollywood urges its followers to save the planet.

Meet Deepika Padukone's new hero

Meet Deepika Padukone's new hero

Rediff.com12 May 2014

Bengali heartthrob Jisshu Sengupta lands a meaty role in Shoojit Sircar's Piku.

Varun's October inspires David Dhawan to go serious

Varun's October inspires David Dhawan to go serious

Rediff.com15 Mar 2018

Richa Chadha to play Shakeela... Vidya Balan turns producer...

Bollywood's Most Dashing Soldier? VOTE!

Bollywood's Most Dashing Soldier? VOTE!

Rediff.com6 Feb 2018

Will Sidharth Malhotra top your list?

Aamir Khan in Thug with Big B?

Aamir Khan in Thug with Big B?

Rediff.com9 Aug 2016

The latest Bollywood updates.

Box Office: Poor opening for Omerta, 102 Not Out

Box Office: Poor opening for Omerta, 102 Not Out

Rediff.com8 May 2018

The hits and misses of the week.

Box Office: Daas Dev gets poor opening

Box Office: Daas Dev gets poor opening

Rediff.com1 May 2018

The hits and misses of the week.

Pix: Aishwarya, Aamir, Shahid attend MAMI

Pix: Aishwarya, Aamir, Shahid attend MAMI

Rediff.com24 Oct 2016

A look at the events at MAMI.

Trailer: Bachchan and Deepika in Piku, a constipation comedy

Trailer: Bachchan and Deepika in Piku, a constipation comedy

Rediff.com26 Mar 2015

Piku should hopefully be some good shit, says Raja Sen.

Box Office: Nanu Ki Jaanu, Beyond The Clouds opens poorly

Box Office: Nanu Ki Jaanu, Beyond The Clouds opens poorly

Rediff.com23 Apr 2018

The hits and misses of the week.

Bachchans keep quiet on Thackeray controversy

Bachchans keep quiet on Thackeray controversy

Rediff.com4 Feb 2008

Amitabh Bachchan, who is away in Shimla for a film shoot, stays away from the controversy.

Box Office: October is below average

Box Office: October is below average

Rediff.com17 Apr 2018

The hits and misses of the week.

'I would hire Arnab Goswami, but who will pay his salary?'

'I would hire Arnab Goswami, but who will pay his salary?'

Rediff.com5 Nov 2016

'People don't want to watch a screaming channel if given a decent alternative.'

iGate CEO to get over Rs 1 crore as performance bonus

iGate CEO to get over Rs 1 crore as performance bonus

Rediff.com10 Feb 2014

Within six months of joining iGate as CEO, Ashok Vemuri will get a performance bonus of $175,000 (about Rs 1.10 crore) for his strategic initiatives, which helped the US-based outsourcer grow revenues by over 10 per cent in the December quarter.

The BEST 200 Indian Films of the Decade

The BEST 200 Indian Films of the Decade

Rediff.com13 Nov 2019

Aseem Chhabra picks the finest Indian films in the 2010-2019 decade.

Box Office: Sunny loses out to Deepika

Box Office: Sunny loses out to Deepika

Rediff.com11 May 2015

Piku beats Kuch Kuch Locha Hai at the box office.

Amitabh Bachchan needs your help!

Amitabh Bachchan needs your help!

Rediff.com14 Jul 2008

In his latest blog update, the superstar writes that he wants another name for his new film, tentatively titled Shoebite, and has asked readers to give some suggestions.

Box Office: Raazi is a hit

Box Office: Raazi is a hit

Rediff.com15 May 2018

The hits and misses of the week.

Review: Piku may be the finest Hindi film of 2015

Review: Piku may be the finest Hindi film of 2015

Rediff.com8 May 2015

Piku is a film with tremendous heart, raves Raja Sen.

Part-time Prasar Bharati board member Vempati becomes its new CEO

Part-time Prasar Bharati board member Vempati becomes its new CEO

Rediff.com3 Jun 2017

Vempati previously worked with Infosys and now heads an online media company.

'EC suffering from crisis of credibility'

'EC suffering from crisis of credibility'

Rediff.com10 Apr 2019

Sixty-six former bureaucrats in a letter to President Ram Nath Kovind said that the 'polling body's independence, fairness, impartiality and efficiency are perceived to be compromised today'.

'Kohli does more advertisements than all Bollywood actors'

'Kohli does more advertisements than all Bollywood actors'

Rediff.com3 Jun 2016

After winning the hearts of Indian cricket fans, Virat Kohli seems to be the new talking point in tinsel town as well now. Ace Bollywood actor Abhishek Bachchan seems to be in awe of the Indian batting sensation. Talking about Kohli's ever-growing popularity, Abhishek said, "He is doing great things for the country. He is super-fit and is currently doing more advertisements than all of us combined." Kohli and Abhishek shared the stage with India batsman Ajkinkya Rahane and actor Arjun Kapoor to announce the charity football match to be played between cricket stars and Bollywood personalities on June 4 in Andheri Sports Complex, suburban Mumbai.

Church volunteers to mediate in Nandigram

Church volunteers to mediate in Nandigram

Rediff.com17 Apr 2007

Father Sarto, who visited the affected areas along with a team comprising clergy and lay volunteers, said that most of the families, especially children, were still traumatised after the March 14 firing and the violent incidents that followed.

PIX: What happened INSIDE the Stardust awards

PIX: What happened INSIDE the Stardust awards

Rediff.com17 Dec 2014

A ringside view of the Sansui Colors Stardust awards.

10 AMAZING War Movies

10 AMAZING War Movies

Rediff.com10 Sep 2018

Sukanya Verma looks back at Bollywood's tryst with war.