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Batti Gul Meter Chalu review: No light at the end of this never-ending drab

Batti Gul Meter Chalu review: No light at the end of this never-ending drab

Rediff.com21 Sep 2018

Shahid Kapoor's comic ease and contagious energy are not enough to brighten up this dim-witted slog notes Sukanya Verma.

25 STRIKING FRAMES of Hum

25 STRIKING FRAMES of Hum

Rediff.com30 Jul 2020

Agneepath, Hum and Khuda Gawah are a testament to the Bachchan-Mukul Anand actor-director chemistry. Of the three, Hum is a natural crowd-pleaser, says Sukanya Verma.

Hitch-hiking with Salman

Hitch-hiking with Salman

Rediff.com3 Apr 2018

The lasting influence of Amitabh Bachchan's Supremo, hitchhiking with Salman Khan, a taste of Tom Alter, Padmaavat's best scene and more in Sukanya Verma's Super-filmi Week.

Sai's Take: Aisi Kaisi Democracy!

Sai's Take: Aisi Kaisi Democracy!

Rediff.com6 May 2019

'Have we finally gotten over the holy cow syndrome?' asks Saisuresh Sivaswamy after watching Aisi Taisi Democracy in action.

Spider-Man: Homecoming Review: Finally, a superhero without any anguish!

Spider-Man: Homecoming Review: Finally, a superhero without any anguish!

Rediff.com7 Jul 2017

Homecoming fuses the kinky-swiftness of the original superhero movies with the silly concerns of a 2017's teenager, points out Sreehari Nair.

Baal ki khal! At 80, Tintin goes desi

Baal ki khal! At 80, Tintin goes desi

Rediff.com30 Nov 2010

Iconic Belgium comic cub- reporter Tintin's famous catchphrase 'Great Snakes' becomes Baal ki khaal and his best friend Captain Archibald Haddock would say 'Karod kasmasate kaale kacchuve' for his trademark "billions of bilious blue blistering barnacles," as their adventures across the world gets translated into Hindi.

Review: Shankaranum Mohananum looks jaded

Review: Shankaranum Mohananum looks jaded

Rediff.com13 Jun 2011

T V Chandran tries unsuccessfully to make a funny ghost story.

Meet National Award winner Salim Kumar

Meet National Award winner Salim Kumar

Rediff.com20 May 2011

Here's all you wanted to know about him.

5 actors who could play Anurag's superhero

5 actors who could play Anurag's superhero

Rediff.com18 Jun 2009

A look at the different facets of Doga and see which actors would be best suited to play the big bad woofin' superhero.

National tensions simmer ahead of Belgium-France semis

National tensions simmer ahead of Belgium-France semis

Rediff.com10 Jul 2018

There's always been a degree of friendly tension between the two, with France regarding Belgium, and its French-speaking Wallonia region, as something of a poor cousin, while the Belgians often dismiss France as patronising and faux-superior.

Trailer review: Kangana impresses in Manikarnika: The Queen Of Jhansi

Trailer review: Kangana impresses in Manikarnika: The Queen Of Jhansi

Rediff.com18 Dec 2018

Kangana Ranaut does full justice to the warrior-queen in the trailer of Manikarnika: The Queen Of Jhansi.

It's a boy for Riteish, Genelia!

It's a boy for Riteish, Genelia!

Rediff.com1 Jun 2016

The star couple got married in 2012 after a long courtship.

Va Quarter Cutting could have been funnier

Va Quarter Cutting could have been funnier

Rediff.com5 Nov 2010

Va Quarter Cutting is brilliant in parts

Inside IIFA 2015: Anushka, Ranveer-Deepika are a smash hit

Inside IIFA 2015: Anushka, Ranveer-Deepika are a smash hit

Rediff.com8 Jun 2015

Bringing you all the action from Malaysia.

When Bollywood took flight

When Bollywood took flight

Rediff.com14 Apr 2021

Like there's no dearth of memorable bus scenes and train imagery in Hindi movies, planes are equally prolific on silver screen.

Bollywood's funniest leading ladies

Bollywood's funniest leading ladies

Rediff.com29 Apr 2010

A look at the finest and funniest ladies we've ever had.

Tum Bin II Review: Silly, snivelling, superficial schmaltz!

Tum Bin II Review: Silly, snivelling, superficial schmaltz!

Rediff.com18 Nov 2016

Tum Bin II's out-dated twists, needless complications and comical confusion over the sacrificial lamb prolongs the rona dhona by a good half an hour and still cannot settle who loves whom or if at all, says Sukanya Verma.

'I've been damaged so much'

'I've been damaged so much'

Rediff.com29 Jul 2021

'I don't know why I haven't broken down.'

Why can't we create a Big Bang Theory?

Why can't we create a Big Bang Theory?

Rediff.com27 Jun 2020

'Where are the funny writers on Indian television and OTT platforms?' 'Where are the sitcoms?' asks Vanita Kohli Khandekar.

Did Parasite deserve all those Oscars?

Did Parasite deserve all those Oscars?

Rediff.com21 Feb 2020

Parasite's razor-sharp characterisations ensure that the picture is thoroughly entertaining though it falls short of greatness, declares Sreehari Nair.

Gurinder Chadha on It's a Wonderful Afterlife

Gurinder Chadha on It's a Wonderful Afterlife

Rediff.com29 Jan 2010

Gurinder Chadha on It's a Wonderful Afterlife which premiered at the Sundance Film Festival.

Jon Stewart quits The Daily Show

Jon Stewart quits The Daily Show

Rediff.com11 Feb 2015

Stewart, 52, himself has not yet issued any statements regarding the matter.

Pati Patni Aur Woh review

Pati Patni Aur Woh review

Rediff.com6 Dec 2019

Pati Patni Aur Woh cannot decide whether it wants to be the climax of a Priyadarshan comedy or give the cad a dose of his own medicine brand of cheeky payback, writes Sukanya Verma.

'My father felt bad about being typecast as a comedian'

'My father felt bad about being typecast as a comedian'

Rediff.com28 Jul 2020

'My father could have gotten more due. He was capable of much more.' 'But he was always thankful.'

'My father felt bad about being typecast as a comedian'

'My father felt bad about being typecast as a comedian'

Rediff.com28 Jul 2020

'My father could have gotten more due. He was capable of much more.' 'But he was always thankful.'

Bollywood's 12 PROUD tiranga moments

Bollywood's 12 PROUD tiranga moments

Rediff.com23 Jan 2020

Sukanya Verma celebrates Republic Day by looking at the tiranga's most striking moments on celluloid.

Kambakkht Ishq is a weak film

Kambakkht Ishq is a weak film

Rediff.com3 Jul 2009

Kambakkht Ishq is a weak, often revoltingly cheap film that serves merely as aspirin-seller or hangover-simulation.

When Bollywood threw its weight around!

When Bollywood threw its weight around!

Rediff.com14 Jan 2021

Sukanya Verma looks at Bollywood's cool, curious, bag moments.

Have you watched these short films?

Have you watched these short films?

Rediff.com26 Apr 2020

ZEE5 has launched a short film festival. Joginder Tuteja tells you what's on offer.

Fukrey Returns Review: A silly endeavour to milk a fluke

Fukrey Returns Review: A silly endeavour to milk a fluke

Rediff.com8 Dec 2017

Fukrey Returns is a clumsily conceived sequel, feels Sukanya Verma.

Croatia stutter closer to World Cup glory

Croatia stutter closer to World Cup glory

Rediff.com2 Jul 2018

Croatia made heavy weather of beating Denmark in their worst performance of the tournament, but will seek to rediscover their fluency in a weekend showdown against Russia for a place in the World Cup semi-finals.

Well done, Boman Irani

Well done, Boman Irani

Rediff.com26 Mar 2010

The actor on his upcoming Shyam Benegal film Well Done Abba, and turning 50.

What makes Riteish Deshmukh LAUGH!

What makes Riteish Deshmukh LAUGH!

Rediff.com19 Feb 2019

'It's happened many times, all these lovely aunties come to me and say, 'Beta, whenever you come onscreen, you make us laugh even before saying a dialogue'.'

The 10 Most Unforgettable Moments from the 2016 Oscars

The 10 Most Unforgettable Moments from the 2016 Oscars

Rediff.com29 Feb 2016

Raja Sen lists his favourite moments.

The HIGHLIGHTS of Golden Globes 2020

The HIGHLIGHTS of Golden Globes 2020

Rediff.com6 Jan 2020

Sukanya Verma looks at what stood out in a mostly humdrum affair.

ReadersReview: Sacred Games 2 is not to be missed

ReadersReview: Sacred Games 2 is not to be missed

Rediff.com19 Aug 2019

Like the first season, Sacred Games 2 has become a talking point once again, getting its share of love and flak from viewers.

'Taimur loves the Ramayan'

'Taimur loves the Ramayan'

Rediff.com6 Oct 2020

'He is not interested in cricket or football.' 'He is interested in singing, dancing and painting.' 'Right now, he thinks he's Lord Rama.'

'Laughter is so important these days'

'Laughter is so important these days'

Rediff.com17 Jul 2019

'Comedy comes naturally to me.'

Akshay's finest fights

Akshay's finest fights

Rediff.com7 Jul 2009

As we see Akshay Kumar return to his action roots with a stuntman role in Kambakkht Ishq, here's a look at his most memorable fight sequences.