News for 'Arvind Swami'

Revealed: Why Arvind Swamy Quit Films

Revealed: Why Arvind Swamy Quit Films

Rediff.com23 Sep 2021

'Life should never be unidimensional.' 'While I enjoy doing films, there's still a lot more that I want to experience.'

Does Arvind Swamy look like MGR? VOTE!

Does Arvind Swamy look like MGR? VOTE!

Rediff.com17 Jan 2020

The makers of the film Thalaivi introduced one of its stellar characters, Tamil Nadu's former chief minister MGR, on his 103rd birth anniversary on January 17.

Spotted: Arvind Swamy in Chennai

Spotted: Arvind Swamy in Chennai

Rediff.com31 Mar 2009

Reader Karthik has sent us a photograph.

Gandhi Talks Review: Underwhelming

Gandhi Talks Review: Underwhelming

Rediff.com3 Feb 2026

The fact that a major studio put out a silent film starring some of the biggest names in the industry in these concerning times for the film business is the one big takeaway from Gandhi Talks, notes Arjun Menon.

Dear Dad review: Arvind Swamy is delightful but...

Dear Dad review: Arvind Swamy is delightful but...

Rediff.com13 May 2016

...Dear Dad is disappointingly skin deep, feels Sukanya Verma.

What Are Anupam, Boman Doing Slow Mo?

What Are Anupam, Boman Doing Slow Mo?

Rediff.com18 May 2025

Anupam Kher's directorial Tanvi The Great is all set for its grand premiere at the Cannes Film Festival, and the team is already turning heads.

Trump Meets His Kejriwal in Zohran Mamdani

Trump Meets His Kejriwal in Zohran Mamdani

Rediff.com7 Nov 2025

The mass of voters chose Kejriwal and Mamdani for the simple reason that they were sick and tired of the stale promises and repetitive speeches belted out for long by mainstream political personalities, notes M R Narayan Swamy.

India's Women Power At Cannes

India's Women Power At Cannes

Rediff.com16 May 2025

Oscar-winning Producer Guneet Monga Kapoor made her mark on Cannes 2025 by launching a new initiative that spotlights three rising women producers from India, part of her newly-established Women in Film India chapter, reported Variety.

'I'll Think Twice Before I Make A Film Like Bombay Again'

'I'll Think Twice Before I Make A Film Like Bombay Again'

Rediff.com27 Jan 2025

'Films like Roja and Bombay, at that point of time, were not something about which I would be too worried.' 'I thought if I'm honest and if I'm reflecting what a normal person like me is feeling, then that honesty will come through.'

Lots Of Romance Coming Up In July

Lots Of Romance Coming Up In July

Rediff.com2 Jul 2025

July has so many interesting films to choose from!

Tanvi The Great Review: Overdose Of Sentimentality

Tanvi The Great Review: Overdose Of Sentimentality

Rediff.com18 Jul 2025

The film lurches from one melodramatic situation to another, for nearly 160 minutes, before culminating in an ending that embodies Director Anupam Kher's personal philosophy: Kuch bhi ho sakta hain, notes Mayur Sanap.

Swamy to 'suspend' demand for sacking Arvind Subramanian

Swamy to 'suspend' demand for sacking Arvind Subramanian

Rediff.com23 Jun 2016

Subramanian Swamy caused a flutter when he sought Arvind Subramanian's sacking for allegedly taking anti-India stance when he was an IMF economist in Washington.

Dia Wants To Hijack!

Dia Wants To Hijack!

Rediff.com21 Aug 2024

Farah's fangirl moment with... Sonam celebrates Vayu's 2nd birthday... Sidharth turns chef...

HC quashes ED summons to Sidda's wife, minister in MUDA case

HC quashes ED summons to Sidda's wife, minister in MUDA case

Rediff.com7 Mar 2025

The Karnataka High Court has quashed the Enforcement Directorate's summons to Chief Minister Siddaramaiah's wife Parvathi B M and Urban Development Minister B S Suresh in connection with the MUDA site allotment case. The court ruled that the ED was conducting a parallel investigation despite the case already being probed by the Lokayukta police and a Special Investigation Team (SIT). The ED had alleged that Siddaramaiah and other accused were involved in attempted money laundering in the MUDA site allotment case and that the fourteen sites (plots) allotted to Parvathi in Mysuru upmarket were illegally allotted.

Quiz: Who was the original choice for Arvind Swamy's role in Bombay?

Quiz: Who was the original choice for Arvind Swamy's role in Bombay?

Rediff.com12 Aug 2015

In a special series, we will put YOU to the test everyday!

Movies COMING UP In September

Movies COMING UP In September

Rediff.com3 Sep 2024

It's going to be a party on OTT this September, with a string of interesting releases but the theatre scene looks bare.

Grab A Thrill Pill On OTT This Week

Grab A Thrill Pill On OTT This Week

Rediff.com25 Oct 2024

Troubled twins, dangerous cults, portent dreams, telepathic kids, World War III, yakuza clans... Sukanya Verma lists the many options on OTT this week.

IC-814 series row: Netflix adds real names of hijackers

IC-814 series row: Netflix adds real names of hijackers

Rediff.com3 Sep 2024

Netflix India's content head Monika Shergill on Tuesday met Information and Broadcasting Secretary Sanjay Jaju in New Delhi, amid a row over the web series IC-814: The Kandahar Hijack.

It's raining freebies in Delhi, but voters' issues ignored

It's raining freebies in Delhi, but voters' issues ignored

Rediff.com11 Jan 2025

With such announcements grabbing the voters' attention, critical issues like pollution, especially the smog that chokes Delhi every winter, remain largely unaddressed. Many residents have raised concerns over the lack of concrete action plans to combat air pollution, which continues to pose a severe health risk to Delhiites.

IC 814: The Kandahar Hijack Review: Gripping!!

IC 814: The Kandahar Hijack Review: Gripping!!

Rediff.com29 Aug 2024

IC 814: The Kandahar Hijack begins by asking why the hijack lasted seven days and ends in wondering if the good guys fought the bad ones hard enough, observes Sukanya Verma.

Quiz Time: What do Sanjay Dutt and Govinda call themselves in the film Jodi No 1?

Quiz Time: What do Sanjay Dutt and Govinda call themselves in the film Jodi No 1?

Rediff.com13 Jan 2015

In a special series, we will put YOU to the test everyday!

Bollywood's FIRE POWER

Bollywood's FIRE POWER

Rediff.com25 Nov 2024

Bollywood doesn't need fire-breathing dragons when it has Bhai.

'I can never do a Roja again'

'I can never do a Roja again'

Rediff.com11 May 2023

'The magic of Roja can never be replicated because how can you recapture the carefree innocence of childhood?'

2024's 10 Best Web Series

2024's 10 Best Web Series

Rediff.com9 Dec 2024

The year was rich in content as far as Web series were concerned.

'Captain Sharan Praised Me'

'Captain Sharan Praised Me'

Rediff.com5 Sep 2024

'He told me he was very happy to see the realistic portrayal of the cockpit too.' 'His wife told me that I carried the same kind of personality as her husband in my performance.'

Cinema Has Loved Gandhi; Get Ready To See Him Again

Cinema Has Loved Gandhi; Get Ready To See Him Again

Rediff.com3 Oct 2024

Gandhi will now be seen in two upcoming OTT series -- Hansal Mehta's Gandhi, starring Pratik Gandhi in the title role, and Freedom at Midnight by Nikkhil Advani.

Mohanlal and Gauthami reunite after 25 years

Mohanlal and Gauthami reunite after 25 years

Rediff.com26 Oct 2015

A lowdown on what's happening in the Tamil film industry.

Thalaivii review

Thalaivii review

Rediff.com9 Sep 2021

Thalaivii proves Kangana is the Queen of Bollywood, asserts Syed Firdaus Ashraf.

Why women hate Bhopa Swami

Why women hate Bhopa Swami

Rediff.com11 Sep 2020

'A girl on Instagram got very angry with me and wrote, 'Yeh toh shakal se he harami lagta hai, yeh real life mein bhi harami hi hoga.'

MT Vasudevan Nair, Suzuki, ex-CJI Khehar Singh get Padma Vibhushan

MT Vasudevan Nair, Suzuki, ex-CJI Khehar Singh get Padma Vibhushan

Rediff.com25 Jan 2025

President Droupadi Murmu on Saturday approved 139 Padma awards including seven Padma Vibhushans, 19 Padma Bhushans and 113 Padma Shris.

Nayanthara to be paid Rs 3 crore for Chiranjeevi-starrer?

Nayanthara to be paid Rs 3 crore for Chiranjeevi-starrer?

Rediff.com30 Mar 2016

The latest updates from the Tamil film industry.

Quiz: Who plays a terrorist in Roja?

Quiz: Who plays a terrorist in Roja?

Rediff.com11 May 2017

In a special series, we will put YOU to the test everyday!

Quiz: Which actress has an item song in Bombay?

Quiz: Which actress has an item song in Bombay?

Rediff.com6 Jul 2017

In a special series, we will put YOU to the test everyday!

Saasanam: Truly memorable!

Saasanam: Truly memorable!

Rediff.com28 Jul 2006

10 Must Watch Mani Ratnam Movies On OTT

10 Must Watch Mani Ratnam Movies On OTT

Rediff.com14 Jun 2023

Deepa Gahlot lists 10 popular Mani Ratnam films that you can watch on streaming platforms.

Swamy's remarks are his personal opinion: BJP

Swamy's remarks are his personal opinion: BJP

Rediff.com22 Jun 2016

Subramanian Swamy now wants Arvind Subramanian sacked.

'I don't want to treat my audience like idiots'

'I don't want to treat my audience like idiots'

Rediff.com12 May 2016

'When the audience leaves the theatres (after watching Dear Dad), they will have a smile on their faces. They will not be disappointed. That's a 100 per cent guarantee.' Dear Dad director Tanuj Bhramar tells us why we're going to love his film.

Now, Baahubali books and video games!

Now, Baahubali books and video games!

Rediff.com20 Feb 2016

The latest updates from the Telugu film industry.

Review: Thani Oruvan is brilliant

Review: Thani Oruvan is brilliant

Rediff.com28 Aug 2015

Tamil film Thani Oruvan is perfectly executed, says S Saraswathi.