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Robin Williams: A life in pictures

Robin Williams: A life in pictures

Rediff.com12 Aug 2014

To think that a legendary comic, who was known to bring the house down with his sparkling wit and extraordinary sense of humour, would be battling depression in real life, is beyond us. Here is a peek into heartwarming moments from the late acting stalwart Robin Williams' extraordinary life.

'The National Award was a surprise'

'The National Award was a surprise'

Rediff.com23 May 2011

Debutant director Salim Ahmed won four major honours in the 58th National Awards.

Have you met Priyanka Chopra's doppelganger?

Have you met Priyanka Chopra's doppelganger?

Rediff.com6 Jun 2018

Can you actually tell the difference between the two?

Kapil Sharma drops out of YRF's Bank Chor

Kapil Sharma drops out of YRF's Bank Chor

Rediff.com3 Jul 2014

Get your lowdown on what's going on in the world of Bollywood, right here!

The best Indian film you will see this year

The best Indian film you will see this year

Rediff.com20 Mar 2017

'In Angamaly Diaries, dreams, kinks, small corruptions, cheap lives, and hopes are all given their due and that attitude frees us up to believe that perhaps there is more good than bad in the sum total of us.' 'This is a coming-of-age tale taken straight out of a diary written in blood,' says Sreehari Nair.

Kader Khan passes into the ages

Kader Khan passes into the ages

Rediff.com1 Jan 2019

'He was in hospital for 16, 17 weeks.'

Saying goodbye to the ones we lost in 2020

Saying goodbye to the ones we lost in 2020

Rediff.com28 Dec 2020

Subhash K Jha remembers the dear departed.

5 ways to deal with an unpleasant colleague

5 ways to deal with an unpleasant colleague

Rediff.com8 Apr 2014

Instead of mulling over their behaviour, here's what you can do to overcome the situation.

5 ways to deal with an unpleasant colleague

5 ways to deal with an unpleasant colleague

Rediff.com8 Apr 2014

Instead of mulling over their behaviour, here's what you can do to overcome the situation.

What India Inc says about Budget 2022

What India Inc says about Budget 2022

Rediff.com2 Feb 2022

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday unveiled a Rs 39.45 lakh crore Budget with a view to fire up the key engines of the economy to sustain a world-beating recovery from the pandemic. This was Sitharaman's fourth Budget. While the taxpayers were left in the lurch, once again, was she able to cheer Corporate India?

When Dilip Kumar almost got arrested

When Dilip Kumar almost got arrested

Rediff.com10 Jul 2021

Malavika Sangghvi gives us fascinating glimpses from Dilip Kumar's life.

10 career skills that will matter in the new normal

10 career skills that will matter in the new normal

Rediff.com23 Dec 2020

Individuals who can understand data and go for data driven decisions making using their critical mind will be highly valued.

Kaamyaab review

Kaamyaab review

Rediff.com6 Mar 2020

Kaamyaab makes you feel sad about the condition of character actors in the movies, but it won't hold you for too long, says Moumita Bhattacharjee.

Mrs Serial Killer review

Mrs Serial Killer review

Rediff.com4 May 2020

'This 100-minute film just doesn't entertain you for even 10 minutes,' complains Joginder Tuteja.

Ask Keanu Reeves anything!

Ask Keanu Reeves anything!

Rediff.com25 Jan 2005

What did Parasite do that Indian movies fail to do?

What did Parasite do that Indian movies fail to do?

Rediff.com27 Feb 2020

'Visibility is very important, but visibility is also very expensive.' Swapnil Joglekar explores the Parasite phenomenon.

Mohanlal: An Emperor Defeated By Love

Mohanlal: An Emperor Defeated By Love

Rediff.com28 Feb 2022

'Once Mohanlal's ever-swelling entourage grasped his enormous worth, once it realized that the innate Mohanlal appeal could be profited from, it set about to exploit, to make uproars, to create the Mohanlal brand.' 'And he wasn't meant to be a brand. He was meant to be an artist, a tireless explorer of the unique seas inside him,' asserts Sreehari Nair.

Read this before you watch Avengers: Infinity War

Read this before you watch Avengers: Infinity War

Rediff.com26 Apr 2018

Don't worry, no spoilers here!

The Housefull 4 Review

The Housefull 4 Review

Rediff.com25 Oct 2019

Housefull 4 is not for everyone. But if you enjoy comedies that don't make *any* sense, go ahead for this one, says Namrata Thakker.

Rajini@70: My Favourite Rajinikanth films

Rajini@70: My Favourite Rajinikanth films

Rediff.com11 Dec 2020

Divya Nair is spoilt for choice, but picks her favourite Rajini films.

Akshay Kumar's 10 most UNFUNNY movies!

Akshay Kumar's 10 most UNFUNNY movies!

Rediff.com11 Dec 2012

Akshay Kumar's Khiladi 786 lacks both good action and good comedy, here is looking at his other films like this.

Making a 'mad comedy' called Jaane Bhi Do Yaaro

Making a 'mad comedy' called Jaane Bhi Do Yaaro

Rediff.com7 Oct 2017

Satish Kaushik, who co-wrote Shah's cult classic Jaane Bhi Do Yaaro as well as acted in it, looks back at the experience of being a part of it.

Review: Mubarakan is comedy served in Patiala peg

Review: Mubarakan is comedy served in Patiala peg

Rediff.com28 Jul 2017

Mubarakan proves convincingly that comedies need not always be about slapstick, that there is more to comedy films than vulgar gestures and crass jokes, says Prasanna D Zore.

'We are 50-plus and still working hard'

'We are 50-plus and still working hard'

Rediff.com24 Nov 2021

'I have been hearing this for the last four generations, that this is the last generation of superstars.' 'We will not leave it for the younger generation to take it easily.' 'We will not hand it over to them.'

25 Years Ago in Bollywood...

25 Years Ago in Bollywood...

Rediff.com15 Feb 2021

Sukanya Verma lists significant memories in our 1996 recap.

Why was Stephen Hawking so loved in popular culture?

Why was Stephen Hawking so loved in popular culture?

Rediff.com14 Mar 2018

The many reasons why the famed scientist was a minor celebrity in Hollywood.

'You'll have to ask Swara about the kiss'

'You'll have to ask Swara about the kiss'

Rediff.com7 Dec 2020

'I think we can agree she was the lucky one there?'

Actor Vivekh dies following cardiac arrest, cremated with police honours

Actor Vivekh dies following cardiac arrest, cremated with police honours

Rediff.com17 Apr 2021

In his condolence message, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said, "The untimely demise of noted actor Vivekh has left many saddened. His comic timing and intelligent dialogues entertained people." "Both in his films and his life, his concern for the environment and society shone through. Condolences to his family, friends and admirers. Om Shanti," the prime minister tweeted.

The Bhramam Review

The Bhramam Review

Rediff.com11 Oct 2021

Every film that Sriram Raghavan makes is a compendium of ideas and sensations that tickle him. Trying to remake a Sriram Raghavan film is like getting excited by somebody else's goosebumps, observes Sreehari Nair.

10 OTT Shows To Watch

10 OTT Shows To Watch

Rediff.com20 Jul 2020

As cinemas remain shut and watching movies on big screen still a distant dream, OTT platforms are keeping us distracted from the pandemic with its steady supply of content.

Review: Lupt is predictable

Review: Lupt is predictable

Rediff.com2 Nov 2018

Lupt starts with some scary moments but ends up like a B-grade horror film, feels S Ramesh.

Liked Kiku Sharda in The Kapil Sharma Show? Tell us!

Liked Kiku Sharda in The Kapil Sharma Show? Tell us!

Rediff.com25 Apr 2016

It's time to give your verdict!

What's a young actor's home like?

What's a young actor's home like?

Rediff.com31 May 2018

Shashank Arora's home is a neatly done bachelor pad...

'I am a huge Shah Rukh Khan fan'

'I am a huge Shah Rukh Khan fan'

Rediff.com23 Apr 2021

Malayalam actor Sharafudheen talks about the films that defined his career.

Lyon spins Australia to victory over Pakistan

Lyon spins Australia to victory over Pakistan

Rediff.com2 Dec 2019

Australia maintained their perfect record against the south Asians on home soil and continued their recent good form in Tests since retaining the Ashes in England.

Jaane Bhi Do Yaaro actor Ravi Baswani dies

Jaane Bhi Do Yaaro actor Ravi Baswani dies

Rediff.com27 Jul 2010

The actor died of a heart attack in Shimla.

PIX: Ranveer, Parineeti, Salman attend Zee Cine Awards

PIX: Ranveer, Parineeti, Salman attend Zee Cine Awards

Rediff.com21 Feb 2016

A look at the star arrivals.

Riteish Deshmukh's 10 WORST films

Riteish Deshmukh's 10 WORST films

Rediff.com30 Jul 2012

Kyaa Super Kool Hain Hum leads the list.

'I am a very funny girl'

'I am a very funny girl'

Rediff.com22 Nov 2019

'I crack the best jokes in the world!'

'I couldn't stop staring at Bipasha'

'I couldn't stop staring at Bipasha'

Rediff.com15 Oct 2009

Mugdha Godse talks about her new film, All The Best.