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When Bollywood went to college

When Bollywood went to college

Rediff.com18 Apr 2019

The filmi college saga, through the decades.

The Man Who Makes Bollywood Look GOOD

The Man Who Makes Bollywood Look GOOD

Rediff.com7 May 2019

Jaane Bhi Do Yaaro, Parinda, 1942: A LOve Story, Devdas, Kareeb, Mission Kashmir, Munnabhai MBBS, Rang De Basanti, Delhi 6, Bhag Milkha Bhag, Kalank... all bear the visual stamp of Binod Pradhan's genius.

How Bollywood's writers are fighting back

How Bollywood's writers are fighting back

Rediff.com20 Feb 2020

'The writer remains the most creative force in the process.' 'Producers need to be inventive in how they reward good writing.'

Bollywood's history of blackmail

Bollywood's history of blackmail

Rediff.com5 Apr 2018

Bollywood's tryst with blackmail!

How Sholay has played out in our lives again and again

How Sholay has played out in our lives again and again

Rediff.com14 Aug 2015

'A friend said there was a new phenomenon occurring during every screening. Audience members were mouthing the dialogues with the characters on screen.' 'It was a truly amazing experience. It was impossible to hear what was being said on the screen. There was so much noise, laughter and celebration in the theatre. And the film was not even a month old.' Aseem Chhabra remembers seeing Sholay twice in the couple of weeks after it opened.

#ChennaiRainsHelp: Samaritans emerge amid rain fury

#ChennaiRainsHelp: Samaritans emerge amid rain fury

Rediff.com3 Dec 2015

Hundreds of Chennaiites have taken to the social media platforms such as Twitter to reach out to people who need help, co-ordinate search, rescue and food distribution efforts.

Birthday Special: 20 AWESOME AR Rahman compositions

Birthday Special: 20 AWESOME AR Rahman compositions

Rediff.com6 Jan 2017

The maestro turns 50.

PIX: The FABULOUS life of Shraddha Kapoor

PIX: The FABULOUS life of Shraddha Kapoor

Rediff.com16 Feb 2015

Get a load of this star actress's diva life.

In a first, Sebi sends someone to jail

In a first, Sebi sends someone to jail

Rediff.com19 Dec 2014

58-year old Vinod Hingorani had defaulted on penalties of Rs 1.64 cr

Birthday Special: The A to Z of Aamir Khan

Birthday Special: The A to Z of Aamir Khan

Rediff.com14 Mar 2017

26 reasons why we love Aamir Khan!

'I am dying to play a negative character'

'I am dying to play a negative character'

Rediff.com5 Mar 2015

Arjun Mathur recounts his journey as an actor in Bollywood.

Vote for Katrina Kaif's HOTTEST dance!

Vote for Katrina Kaif's HOTTEST dance!

Rediff.com21 Jan 2016

Take the fun poll!

Life comes 'full circle' for A R Rahman

Life comes 'full circle' for A R Rahman

Rediff.com27 Oct 2014

For Rahman, who had never attended college, the event hosted by the Berklee College of Music must have seemed humbling.

Your FAVE Aamir Khan Movie? VOTE!

Your FAVE Aamir Khan Movie? VOTE!

Rediff.com10 Mar 2015

Aamir Khan, brilliant 11 times over.

'Sky Is Pink required big stars'

'Sky Is Pink required big stars'

Rediff.com10 Oct 2019

'There is never a safe choice in the movie business.' 'Everything is chance.'

5 reasons to love your auto rickshaw rides in Delhi

5 reasons to love your auto rickshaw rides in Delhi

Rediff.com20 Oct 2015

A tribute to all the Delhi auto rickshaws and autowalas we come across everyday!

'There are no more hidden tales in Devon Ke Dev'

'There are no more hidden tales in Devon Ke Dev'

Rediff.com9 Jul 2014

Actor Mohit Raina gets ready to move on.

How 'Feluda' will detect COVID-19 in minutes

How 'Feluda' will detect COVID-19 in minutes

Rediff.com5 May 2020

'This health emergency has brought a lot of people together with the common purpose of getting Feluda to play detective as quickly as possible.' 'As a scientist, if we can make a small difference in people's lives, we are happy'

'There's a superhero within all of us'

'There's a superhero within all of us'

Rediff.com30 May 2018

'If you can live your life with honesty and bravery, then that makes you a superhero.'

The sins of Sholay

The sins of Sholay

Rediff.com17 Aug 2015

'Every time I watch Sholay telling myself that it is nothing more than a 'brazen potboiler,' the movie works. However, each time I take it for this iconic masterpiece, Sholay falls short; terribly short,' says Sreehari Nair.

Violence mars West Bengal panchayat polls, 12 killed

Violence mars West Bengal panchayat polls, 12 killed

Rediff.com14 May 2018

The Centre has sought a detailed report from the West Bengal government on the circumstances leading to the violence.

US-based Indian pens anti-corruption anthem's Hindi lyrics

US-based Indian pens anti-corruption anthem's Hindi lyrics

Rediff.com8 Aug 2013

Music composer Shankar Mahadevan said, "It is important that citizens speak up and take action. The fight against corruption will be a long journey. But I am confident that ipaidabribe.com and Maine Rishwat Di will achieve their lakshya."

4 exciting weekend getaways near Kolkata

4 exciting weekend getaways near Kolkata

Rediff.com15 Feb 2017

The Holi weekend is just a month away and if you haven't planned ahead, we'll help you out.

The Most Patriotic Bollywood Hero? VOTE!

The Most Patriotic Bollywood Hero? VOTE!

Rediff.com26 Jan 2017

We celebrate Independence Day with this special feature, published on Rediff.com in January 2013.

Padma awards 2017: The winners

Padma awards 2017: The winners

Rediff.com25 Jan 2017

Political stalwarts Murli Manohar Joshi, Sharad Pawar and former Lok Sabha speaker P A Sangma, cricketer Virat Kohli and Carnatic musician K J Yesudas were among the 89 people who were selected for this year's Padma awards.

He won the only Filmfare Award Sholay won

He won the only Filmfare Award Sholay won

Rediff.com7 Aug 2015

The man who edited Sholay died in penury.

I never said India was intolerant or I wanted to leave: Aamir

I never said India was intolerant or I wanted to leave: Aamir

Rediff.com26 Jan 2016

Bollywood actor Aamir Khan, whose "leaving India" comments linked to the "intolerance" debate had kicked up a huge controversy, on Monday said he never meant that he wanted to leave the country and asserted that India was intolerant.

How an acid attack survivor walked into the world's heart!

How an acid attack survivor walked into the world's heart!

Rediff.com3 Jan 2019

Reshma Qureshi's face was destroyed by acid. It did not stop her.

Review: Brothers is loud and exhausting

Review: Brothers is loud and exhausting

Rediff.com14 Aug 2015

Director Karan Malhotra overstuffs a simple family story about strained ties into a nearly three-hour long cacophonous music video, writes Sukanya Verma.

Looking back at Shyam Benegal's mesmerising Mandi

Looking back at Shyam Benegal's mesmerising Mandi

Rediff.com12 Apr 2017

Even after three decades, Mandi proves its lasting relevance and powerful impact on cinephile memory by inviting comparisons to Vidya Balan's Begum Jaan.

'Happy birthday Akshay Kumar. Blast away!'

'Happy birthday Akshay Kumar. Blast away!'

Rediff.com9 Sep 2014

Here's a look at the top 10 tweets from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.

Google celebrated her 100th birthday. Who was Dr Asima Chatterjee?

Google celebrated her 100th birthday. Who was Dr Asima Chatterjee?

Rediff.com24 Sep 2017

5 things you must know about this scientific trailblazer.

Birthday Special: The A to Z of Aamir Khan

Birthday Special: The A to Z of Aamir Khan

Rediff.com13 Mar 2015

26 reasons why we love Aamir Khan!

'I don't know why I haven't had a baby yet'

'I don't know why I haven't had a baby yet'

Rediff.com3 Nov 2017

'I am the undiscovered Julia Roberts of India. They haven't figured it out yet.' Kalki Koechlin gets talking.

All about the run-up to brand Milkha

All about the run-up to brand Milkha

Rediff.com12 Jul 2013

Amul has cashed in on an incident from the protagonist's life for promotions.

A super filmi week with Anushka, Kangana and Jeetendra!

A super filmi week with Anushka, Kangana and Jeetendra!

Rediff.com28 Mar 2017

A lesson for Jeetendra from Raaj Kumar, Shashi Kapoor delivering gas and Susan Sarandon-Jessica Lange's caustic retelling of the infamous Bette Davis-Joan Crawford feud, Sukanya Verma's super-filmi week turned out to quite a blast from the past.

Village Rockstars Review: Too good for the Oscars

Village Rockstars Review: Too good for the Oscars

Rediff.com28 Sep 2018

'This is a movie, which if you allow it to, will wash itself all over you, so that you emerge from it a little drenched but wide awake,' says Sreehari Nair.

Review: Luv U Soniyo is very predictable

Review: Luv U Soniyo is very predictable

Rediff.com31 Jul 2013

You may like Luv U Soniyo more for its comedy than the romance, writes Nadisha Daniel.

Review: Fugly is a pathetic waste of time

Review: Fugly is a pathetic waste of time

Rediff.com13 Jun 2014

Fugly is a trainwreck, says Raja Sen.

Why Jai is the true hero of Sholay

Why Jai is the true hero of Sholay

Rediff.com20 Aug 2015

Raja Sen gives us a hint: It was all because he used a coin wisely.