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Hollywood actor Charlton Heston dead

Hollywood actor Charlton Heston dead

Rediff.com7 Apr 2008

Heston rose to fame in the 1950s with starring in movies like Ben Hur, for which he won an Oscar. He played Moses in the Ten Commandments. Known for his political activism, Heston was a high-profile supporter of civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr. He was also President of the National Rifle Association from 1998 to 2002.

Bollywood's High Points of 2022

Bollywood's High Points of 2022

Rediff.com21 Dec 2022

As 2022 readies to bid adieu, Sukanya Verma raises a toast to the 10 high points of the year.

'Mary Kom' packs a punch in Assam's mobile theatre arena

'Mary Kom' packs a punch in Assam's mobile theatre arena

Rediff.com23 Oct 2017

This year, Abahan Theatre's marquee play is based on the Olympic boxing medallist Mary Kom. Written by Abhijit Bhattacharya, popular Assamese actor Prastuti Parashar portrays the role of the champion pugilist from Manipur in the play.

'These were stories I'd seen for real'

'These were stories I'd seen for real'

Rediff.com24 Nov 2022

'My film will not only be a reminder for all of us who have gone through these hellish two years, but also a reference point for future generations and for the four-five year olds who would have forgotten everything by the time they grow up.'

At the Oscars: Politics inside and outside

At the Oscars: Politics inside and outside

Rediff.com20 Feb 2017

J Jagannath on how he expects to see the Trump effect at the Academy Awards.

The real challenges of shooting Baahubali

The real challenges of shooting Baahubali

Rediff.com23 Jul 2015

'So much sacrifice has gone into Baahubali and it's been worth it. The film is going to be part of history. We never thought we would get such an amazing response. The film has cut across barriers of language and region. It's being positioned as a pride of India. I never envisioned this.' Cinematographer KK Senthil Kumar tells us how he shot the epic blockbuster Baahubali.

Review: The Hateful Eight is a brutal, hellacious masterwork

Review: The Hateful Eight is a brutal, hellacious masterwork

Rediff.com15 Jan 2016

Quentin Tarantino's latest film is his most unpleasant, feels Raja Sen.

Immortal-e-Azam

Immortal-e-Azam

Rediff.com12 Nov 2004

The 1960 epic continues to enthrall unlike any Indian film ever

'You'll never think Kareena is cheap'

'You'll never think Kareena is cheap'

Rediff.com19 Oct 2006

Javed and Farhan Akhtar discuss the new and the classic Don.