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Making India laugh... with NO abusive language!

Making India laugh... with NO abusive language!

Rediff.com9 Feb 2015

The AIB Roast of Karan Johar, Arjun Kapoor and Ranveer Singh may not have gone down well with certain sections of people, but Bottoms Up's incisive social commentary, peppered with delightfully subtle double entendre, still enjoys unprecedented success.

Sukanya Verma's Besharam Review: What a shame, Ranbir!

Sukanya Verma's Besharam Review: What a shame, Ranbir!

Rediff.com2 Oct 2013

Besharam is so unbelievably sloppy and senseless, not even the best actors in the business can redeem it.

Review: Dhadak is the movie Sairat was trying NOT to be

Review: Dhadak is the movie Sairat was trying NOT to be

Rediff.com22 Jul 2018

Dhadak is a film that turns Nagraj Manjule's vision into naught, only so that a few more zeroes can be added to Karan Johar's bank account, says Sreehari Nair.

The 10 WORST Films of 2017

The 10 WORST Films of 2017

Rediff.com21 Dec 2017

Sreehari Nair wasn't impressed with Rangoon at all. But find out which film tops his list!

Review: The Avengers: Age Of Ultron is rock and roll revelry

Review: The Avengers: Age Of Ultron is rock and roll revelry

Rediff.com23 Apr 2015

The Avengers: Age Of Ultron is one madly indulgent film says Raja Sen.

Dancing the Munna Michael way!

Dancing the Munna Michael way!

Rediff.com13 Jun 2017

A 1990s Bollywood album. Ranbir Kapoor as Balraj Sahni. Dimple Kapadia's Crowning Glory days. Agha-Mukri-Kesto's fun, fabulous, forgotten friendship. Sukanya Verma's super-filmi week was a complete blast from the past.

Which Kannada film do YOU want to watch this weekend?

Which Kannada film do YOU want to watch this weekend?

Rediff.com5 Dec 2014

Check out the movie releases, and make your pick!

The 12-year-old goalie who will represent India in Russia

The 12-year-old goalie who will represent India in Russia

Rediff.com19 May 2017

Sujal Kahar is all set to represent India at the Football for Friendship tournament in Russia.

'I am very excited about Bhale Manchi Roju'

'I am very excited about Bhale Manchi Roju'

Rediff.com24 Dec 2015

In the midst of his hectic shooting schedule of Baaghi in Bangkok, Sudheer Babu did this exclusive telephonic interview for rediff.com regarding Bhale Manchi Roju.

Review: Mirzya is all budget, no heart

Review: Mirzya is all budget, no heart

Rediff.com7 Oct 2016

Neither the intense-because-we-say-it-is romance running through Mirzya or the soft-focus-myth is actually interesting, feels Raja Sen.

MAMI Diaries: Welcome to movie heaven!

MAMI Diaries: Welcome to movie heaven!

Rediff.com22 Oct 2014

The 16th Mumbai Film Festival had a delicious spread of movies.

'A remake is a remake even if the producer spends crores'

'A remake is a remake even if the producer spends crores'

Rediff.com1 Oct 2014

Popular Kannada comedian Sadhu Kokila talsk about the success of his latest directorial venture, Super Ranga.

Classic revisited: Three generations of Kapoors in Kal Aaj Aur Kal

Classic revisited: Three generations of Kapoors in Kal Aaj Aur Kal

Rediff.com3 Sep 2015

In our special series revisiting great Hindi film classics, we look back at Prithviraj Kapoor, Raj Kapoor, Randhir Kapoor and Babita's 1971 film, Kal Aaj Aur Kal.

2016: A year at the movies when India thumped Hindi

2016: A year at the movies when India thumped Hindi

Rediff.com29 Dec 2016

'2016 was the age of convenience for Hindi movies; of down pat effrontery and planned feeling triumphing over attempts to discern something complexly beautiful,' says Sreehari Nair.

'I am spectacular in whatever I do'

'I am spectacular in whatever I do'

Rediff.com1 Mar 2017

'If Michael Jackson is called the King of Pop, would he mind it? It's a great thing. I don't mind being called excellent in what I do. I don't mind being typecast. I am very good at what I do, nobody can do what I do. I am the best action hero.' There's no stopping Vidyut Jammwal.

Poorna Review: Goes for mountains, settles for mole-hills

Poorna Review: Goes for mountains, settles for mole-hills

Rediff.com30 Mar 2017

There is no escaping Rahul Bose's compassion. He wears it like a name tag in Poorna, feels Sreehari Nair.

BJP to deny Ibobi another term in Manipur

BJP to deny Ibobi another term in Manipur

Rediff.com13 Mar 2017

The BJP cobbles up the numbers to stake a claim to form a government in Imphal. But ruling the restive state won't be easy, says Chitra Ahanthem.

Aamir, Clooney, Anil Kapoor: The HOTTEST star at 50? VOTE!

Aamir, Clooney, Anil Kapoor: The HOTTEST star at 50? VOTE!

Rediff.com11 Mar 2015

Who's the hottest pick from this lot? YOU tell us!

When Dangal met Nil Battey Sannata...

When Dangal met Nil Battey Sannata...

Rediff.com17 Aug 2017

'Ashwiny Iyer comes from a school of Nil Battey Sannata.' 'The writer of the film Nitesh Tiwari made Dangal.' 'So you can see the kind of cinema they have done and how they will treat the film.' 'That will make Bareilly Ki Barfi different.'

Review: Happy New Year will make you feel good BUT...

Review: Happy New Year will make you feel good BUT...

Rediff.com24 Oct 2014

... The feeling won't last too long, says Paloma Sharma.

A millipede and Kimi Katkar's monsoon romance!

A millipede and Kimi Katkar's monsoon romance!

Rediff.com4 Jul 2016

Sukanya Verma shares her exciting filmi week with us!

The 12-year-old who wants to save the oceans

The 12-year-old who wants to save the oceans

Rediff.com15 Nov 2018

Haaziq Kazi, disturbed by the damage we have done to marine life, has designed a solution to save the oceans.

Review: The Man From UNCLE is a superbly stylish romp

Review: The Man From UNCLE is a superbly stylish romp

Rediff.com28 Aug 2015

The Man From UNCLE is as lovingly tailored as they come, says Raja Sen.

Review: Raman Raghav 2.0: A difficult watch

Review: Raman Raghav 2.0: A difficult watch

Rediff.com24 Jun 2016

Anurag Kashyap has a lot of talent, says Aseem Chhabra. He just needs to stop making films that are very similar.

Sonam, Madhuri: Bollywood's Starriest Air Hostesses!

Sonam, Madhuri: Bollywood's Starriest Air Hostesses!

Rediff.com2 Feb 2016

A look at the portrayal of air hostesses in Hindi movies.

'Maybe I don't deserve awards'

'Maybe I don't deserve awards'

Rediff.com30 Jan 2017

'I am very grateful to Arshad (Warsi, who stars in Jolly LLB) to show me the way of doing a film like this. He is the guy who paved the way. I went by the way he did it. He made sure the film was big. I hope this film goes the same way as the first. To be honest, the pressure is on me.' Akshay Kumar discusses his new film Jolly LLB 2.

Want to play games for a living?

Want to play games for a living?

Rediff.com2 Nov 2018

Every day at 9 am, five 20-somethings who live in a 4-bedroom apartment in Bengaluru have a session with their physical trainer. After a workout, they spend the next 8 to 10 hours in their spacious living room, headphones in place and computer screens in front of them. Their salaried job: To play video games for the rest of the day.

Sholay, through the eyes of Salim Khan

Sholay, through the eyes of Salim Khan

Rediff.com6 Aug 2015

One of the most successful screenplay writers of his time, Salim Khan looks back at his most popular work.

How Ayushmann Khurrana became Ayushmann Khurrana

How Ayushmann Khurrana became Ayushmann Khurrana

Rediff.com29 Oct 2018

With four back to back hits, the shy lad from Chandigarh is an unlikely movie star. Ayushmann Khurrana tells Ronjita Kulkarni/Rediff.com how it all came together and how he prepares to confront the toughest three months of his life.

A Gentleman Review: Bak Bak, Bang Bang

A Gentleman Review: Bak Bak, Bang Bang

Rediff.com25 Aug 2017

'The way the daredevil feats are set up, they don't have the maniacal feeling of actual gun battles, or good jazz, or a whacked-out dance performance -- they just don't provide you that giddy tingle you go looking for in such films,' feels Sreehari Nair.

Review: Rio 2 is visually stunning

Review: Rio 2 is visually stunning

Rediff.com11 Apr 2014

Rio 2 features some lovely, complex animation and a vivid, cheerful colour palette but is a one-time watch at best, says Paloma Sharma.

12 MUST WATCH Movies

12 MUST WATCH Movies

Rediff.com24 Sep 2014

It is always wonderful to discover a gem of film at an international film festival. It is even more exciting when that film is from India.

10 wonderful ideas for a romantic 'first' date

10 wonderful ideas for a romantic 'first' date

Rediff.com22 Dec 2014

Whether the relationship lasts beyond one date or not, memories from these 10 unique dates will stay with you.

Ajay Devgn: I haven't watched Dilwale Dulhaniya Le Jayenge

Ajay Devgn: I haven't watched Dilwale Dulhaniya Le Jayenge

Rediff.com25 Nov 2014

'Working with Prabhu Dheva was extremely taxing. I expected it to be an out-and-out action film but he made me dance so much.' Ajay Devgn talks about his next film Action Jackson.

The 10 WORST Films of Govinda

The 10 WORST Films of Govinda

Rediff.com17 Nov 2014

Before Kill Dil, Govinda featured in these awful movies.

Why Indian politics will not get cleaned up

Why Indian politics will not get cleaned up

Rediff.com19 Apr 2017

No matter how much the likes of Modi brag about cleaning up politics, the goondas and the godfathers will flourish until India can deliver justice to its poor and the system can work to the benefit of ordinary Indians, says Vir Sanghvi.

Anil Kapoor's TOP 10 performances

Anil Kapoor's TOP 10 performances

Rediff.com28 May 2015

One of Bollywood's most rock-solid careers, Anil Kapoor shows no signs of stopping!

Review: Mickey Virus could do better with a tighter script

Review: Mickey Virus could do better with a tighter script

Rediff.com25 Oct 2013

Mickey Virus gets better only in the second half, according to Paloma Sharma.

Bollywood's hottest producer is just 32!

Bollywood's hottest producer is just 32!

Rediff.com9 Feb 2018

Rustom, Toilet: Ek Prem Katha, PadMan... ...Vishal Bhardwaj's next with Deepika Padukone and Irrfan, John Abraham's Parmanu, Anushka Sharma's Pari, Abhishek Kapoor's Kedarnath, Anil Kapoor and Aishwarya Rai Bachchan's Fanney Khan, Shahid Kapoor's Batti Gul Meter Chalu... Meet Prernaa Arora, the young lady above the title...

Shammi Kapoor and his beautiful women

Shammi Kapoor and his beautiful women

Rediff.com22 Mar 2016

Nutan was the kind of woman Shammi got drawn to -- sensitive, aware and erudite, yet seductively feminine.