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Reckless businessman to reckless president: Decoding Donald

Reckless businessman to reckless president: Decoding Donald

Rediff.com5 May 2018

'Can he be the statesman that a divided nation needs?' 'Not remotely, but by following his gut, he may yet surprise the scores upon scores of naysayers,' says Vikram Johri.

Why you should watch Jail this Friday

Why you should watch Jail this Friday

Rediff.com4 Nov 2009

Mugdha Godse talks about her new film, Jail, and working with Madhur Bhandarkar for the second time.

VOTE: Akshay's funniest performance!

VOTE: Akshay's funniest performance!

Rediff.com31 May 2016

Take the fun poll!

'I worked in a dhaba, selling omelettes, before I signed All The Best'

'I worked in a dhaba, selling omelettes, before I signed All The Best'

Rediff.com7 Jul 2015

'I loved doing Bunty Aur Babli. I love working with Rohit Shetty. I just shot for Dilwale. Kuch bhi karva leta hain mujhse (he makes me do anything)!' I worked in Jolly LLB for free. It was just a night's work. We laughed till we died during the shooting. It was such a cute character!' Meet Bollywood's busiest actor, Sanjay Mishra.

Megan Fox: The queen of science fiction

Megan Fox: The queen of science fiction

Rediff.com19 Oct 2009

The Transformers' star was voted as the best sci-fi actress at the Spike TV Scream 2009 festival.

The Peter Principle lives

The Peter Principle lives

Rediff.com10 Apr 2009

Now 40, The Peter Principle resonates even more today, when a lust for accomplishment has led an unprecedented level of incompetence.

The Panchayat review

The Panchayat review

Rediff.com14 Apr 2020

'Even a hardcore nit-picker will struggle to find faults in this extraordinarily crafted television series that I rate as a must watch, an instant classic,' says Sukanya Verma.

How many times has Ajay Devgn made you laugh?

How many times has Ajay Devgn made you laugh?

Rediff.com20 Feb 2019

Just how well do Ajay Devgn's comedies fare?

Review: Sunil Grover's Coffee With D is avoidable!

Review: Sunil Grover's Coffee With D is avoidable!

Rediff.com20 Jan 2017

Sunil Grover is good but its Pankaj Tripathi who stands out with his bang on comic timing.

Review: Mohanlal's Peruchazhi disappoints

Review: Mohanlal's Peruchazhi disappoints

Rediff.com1 Sep 2014

Peruchazhi is not up to the mark especially since it underutilises an actor of Mohanlal's caliber.

EPL PIX: Fulham stun Leicester; West Ham rise to fifth

EPL PIX: Fulham stun Leicester; West Ham rise to fifth

Rediff.com1 Dec 2020

Fulham fixed their penalty jinx as Ivan Cavaleiro's spot kick eased them out of the relegation zone with a shock 2-1 win at high-flying Leicester City in the English Premier League on Monday.

When Bollywood took the bus!

When Bollywood took the bus!

Rediff.com20 May 2020

Sukanya Verma hails Bollywood's memorable bus moments.

Review: Doctor Strange is another league of visual magnificence

Review: Doctor Strange is another league of visual magnificence

Rediff.com4 Nov 2016

Just when it looked as though CGI overkill has ruined the fun of spectacle, here comes a film that charms with its kaleidoscopic vision and meticulous combats, says Sukanya Verma, who can't wait for more!

Who should become the new Angoori bhabhi? Vote!

Who should become the new Angoori bhabhi? Vote!

Rediff.com23 Mar 2016

We pick some actresses who we think can replace Shilpa Shinde as Angoori Bhabhi. Vote for your favourite at the end, or simply send us your own picks in the message board below.

Review: Sonu Ke Titu Ki Sweety amuses in fits and starts

Review: Sonu Ke Titu Ki Sweety amuses in fits and starts

Rediff.com23 Feb 2018

A delightful supporting cast rescues an underwhelming film, says Sukanya Verma.

'Only flops frighten me'

'Only flops frighten me'

Rediff.com21 Feb 2019

'If somebody says a certain superstar's film is not good, I would not go to watch it.' 'But if the word-of-mouth is good, I don't miss a film.' 'When Badhaai Ho released, we immediately ran to theatres to watch it.'

Varun Dhawan on IIFA act: 'Extremely sorry if I have hurt anyone'

Varun Dhawan on IIFA act: 'Extremely sorry if I have hurt anyone'

Rediff.com18 Jul 2017

Varun Dhawan's statement comes in after he -- along with IIFA hosts Karan Johar and Saif Ali Khan -- were criticised on social media for the joke made at the expense of Kangana Ranaut.

How many points will Paris fashion police give Serena?

How many points will Paris fashion police give Serena?

Rediff.com29 May 2019

Fashion statements from Roland Garros...

Ten great Wonder Woman options

Ten great Wonder Woman options

Rediff.com18 Jun 2009

A look at ten women who could be wondrous in the role.

Never Have I Ever: Mindy Kaling's new Netflix show

Never Have I Ever: Mindy Kaling's new Netflix show

Rediff.com22 Apr 2020

With Mindy Kaling producing as well as writing parts of Never Have I Ever, Indian-American characters are telling their own story instead of having it told for them.

Don't miss Transformers!

Don't miss Transformers!

Rediff.com17 Aug 2007

Transformers will prove more than worth your ticket money.

'I am a people's actor'

'I am a people's actor'

Rediff.com9 Jul 2020

'If this is how the audience likes me, I will continue doing it.'

Your favourite Paresh Rawal film?

Your favourite Paresh Rawal film?

Rediff.com23 May 2007

Tell us!

That talent called Amit Mistry

That talent called Amit Mistry

Rediff.com4 May 2021

Amit Mistry was a wicked actor, someone who could chance a broken arm, who could take deep dives, who could ram his head into walls, all without bothering about the outcome. And, as with that closing bit, the knowledge of where he might have arrived at eludes us now, observes Sreehari Nair.

Review: Avatharam is average

Review: Avatharam is average

Rediff.com1 Aug 2014

The film lags mostly in the second half.

PHOTO: Sanjay Dutt-Manyata celebrate Karva Chauth

PHOTO: Sanjay Dutt-Manyata celebrate Karva Chauth

Rediff.com20 Oct 2016

The top posts on social media from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.

Who invented the light bulb?

Who invented the light bulb?

Rediff.com27 Apr 2007

How much do you know about lights and lamps? Take the rediff business quiz to find out.

Which country invented the umbrella?

Which country invented the umbrella?

Rediff.com6 Jul 2006

Take the rediff biz quiz to find out how much you know about the traditional rain gears

What we MISS when we don't watch films in a theatre

What we MISS when we don't watch films in a theatre

Rediff.com27 Jan 2021

The difference between watching a movie on a laptop in your apartment and watching it on a big white screen is almost spiritual, notes Sreehari Nair.

'England and India are the two favourites for World Cup'

'England and India are the two favourites for World Cup'

Rediff.com30 Jan 2019

South Africa captain Faf du Plessis picked hosts England and 2011 champions India as the title favourites for this year's ICC ODI World Cup.

Bollywood's fun Gujju characters!

Bollywood's fun Gujju characters!

Rediff.com29 May 2019

Sukanya Verma takes a look at some of Bollywood's most playful, popular Gujarati acts in recent times.

Can Bollywood make a film as smart as this one?

Can Bollywood make a film as smart as this one?

Rediff.com16 Mar 2020

Sreehari Nair reviews Ayyappanum Koshiyum.

Happy birthday, Mammootty!

Happy birthday, Mammootty!

Rediff.com7 Sep 2015

Here's the lowdown from the Malayalam film industry.

25 WOW Frames of Dil Chahta Hai

25 WOW Frames of Dil Chahta Hai

Rediff.com17 Jul 2020

Dil Chahta Hai revolutionised the language of Hindi films. Sukanya Verma shows us how.

The Changing Faces Of Sridevi

The Changing Faces Of Sridevi

Rediff.com25 Feb 2018

Sridevi grew up before our very own eyes!

'I am a very greedy man'

'I am a very greedy man'

Rediff.com17 Dec 2019

'I don't make big budget films. So if my film makes Rs 120 crore, it's a huge hit. We finish fast, make it on a small budget and recover fast,' Akshay Kumar tells Patcy N/Rediff.com.

Review: Justice League has moments of freshness and fun

Review: Justice League has moments of freshness and fun

Rediff.com17 Nov 2017

Justice prevails in the form of Wonder Woman as she unleashes her inner goddess and does her best to draw us away from Superman and Batman's insipid presence.

Flavours of a second coming

Flavours of a second coming

Rediff.com22 Jul 2004

'Paresh Rawal has become my bestie'

'Paresh Rawal has become my bestie'

Rediff.com7 Jul 2017

'I like the fact that people think I am a funny guy and can make them laugh.'

Darbar review

Darbar review

Rediff.com9 Jan 2020

There is action, drama, emotion, comedy -- everything in equal measure and lots of stylish sequences featuring Rajinikanth. Clearly, Darbar is a visual treat for fans, says Divya Nair.