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Laal Singh Chaddha Review

Laal Singh Chaddha Review

Rediff.com11 Aug 2022

Where Laal Singh Chaddha succeeds most is heart, notes Sukanya Verma.

'It was surprising that a Telugu director wanted to do a film with me'

'It was surprising that a Telugu director wanted to do a film with me'

Rediff.com22 Mar 2016

After hearing the narration, I couldn't say no to the film, says Karthi.

10 Classic Malayalam Films On OTT

10 Classic Malayalam Films On OTT

Rediff.com4 May 2023

These films, even at their saddest, darkest and grossest, retain their sense of humour, their sense of proportion, which again is something you associate with a Malayali.

Will Akshay-Abbas-Mustan make Khiladi 2?

Will Akshay-Abbas-Mustan make Khiladi 2?

Rediff.com12 May 2022

'We are open to directing a Khiladi 2.' 'And we would want to do it with Akshay who is still so fit, energetic and successful.'

'There was Plan A. There was Plan B. There was Plan C... and then there was Rishabh's Plan'

'There was Plan A. There was Plan B. There was Plan C... and then there was Rishabh's Plan'

Rediff.com28 Jun 2022

Bandon Mein Tha Dum is about a team that hits rock-bottom, loses key players, has its global reputation shrink overnight, but despite all the setbacks, pulls off one of the greatest comeback victories in the history of international cricket, applauds Shailesh Karkera.

The Magic of Raamlaxman

The Magic of Raamlaxman

Rediff.com24 May 2021

'What Raamlaxmanji did with Sooraj Barjatyaji in Maine Pyar Kiya and Hum Aapke Hain Koun was beyond a miracle.'

Veteran actor-comedian Jagdeep dead at 81

Veteran actor-comedian Jagdeep dead at 81

Rediff.com9 Jul 2020

The actor, whose real name was Syed Ishtiaq Ahmed Jafri, had not been keeping well, producer Mehmood Ali, a family friend, told PTI.

Prithviraj Etc: Yash Raj's Box Office Record

Prithviraj Etc: Yash Raj's Box Office Record

Rediff.com13 Jun 2022

How films under the YRF banner have fared at the box office in the last five years.

When Lata Refused To Sing For Hema Malini

When Lata Refused To Sing For Hema Malini

Rediff.com10 Feb 2022

'It will remain my one regret that Lataji didn't sing for me in Meera.'

Sridevi, Vinod Khanna honoured at National Awards

Sridevi, Vinod Khanna honoured at National Awards

Rediff.com13 Apr 2018

Bollywood makes way for regional cinema at the 65th National Awards.

Like these NEW JODIS? VOTE!

Like these NEW JODIS? VOTE!

Rediff.com12 Jan 2021

Subhash K Jha looks at the most prominent pairings coming up on our screens.

'Family is something you need to keep close to yourself'

'Family is something you need to keep close to yourself'

Rediff.com13 Aug 2022

'You need to treat them in a way that will work for you, rather than step into relationships with a negative mindset because then everyone is a loser.'

This is when The Family Man 2 will release

This is when The Family Man 2 will release

Rediff.com18 May 2021

Subhash K Jha lists three most eagerly anticipated projects of the monsoon season.

The Actor Who Gave 1,000 Auditions!

The Actor Who Gave 1,000 Auditions!

Rediff.com6 Dec 2021

'When you are not from this industry, you have to take everything really, really seriously.'

'Ahan is rugged, but his expressions are soft'

'Ahan is rugged, but his expressions are soft'

Rediff.com29 Nov 2021

'It feels good when you are able to share your experiences and learning with someone who is willing and happy to listen and accept.' 'More than moulding him, I gave with an open heart, and Ahan was very receptive.'

When The Kapoors Turned 40

When The Kapoors Turned 40

Rediff.com28 Sep 2022

By the time they turned 40, Prithviraj Kapoor had done about 50 films, Raj Kapoor about 46 films and Rishi Kapoor about 80 films. As Ranbir Kapoor turns 40, Deepa Gahlot explores the Kapoors cinematic landscape to find out where the young actor stands in comparison to his great grandfather, grandfather and father.

Indoo Ki Jawani review

Indoo Ki Jawani review

Rediff.com12 Dec 2020

Indoo Ki Jawaani is fun while it lasts, discovers Joginder Tuteja.

The BIGGEST October Releases

The BIGGEST October Releases

Rediff.com4 Oct 2021

Joginder Tuteja looks at the big October hits in the past decade.

PIX: Kareena-Saif party with Anushka-Virat

PIX: Kareena-Saif party with Anushka-Virat

Rediff.com28 Oct 2019

Sonam Kapoor and her husband Anand Ahuja invited...well, *all* their friends from the film industry and it seems they *all* accepted the invitation!

IPOs Mop Up Record Rs 1.19 Trillion

IPOs Mop Up Record Rs 1.19 Trillion

Rediff.com27 Dec 2021

Of the 59 IPOs for which the data is available, 36 IPOs received mega responses of more than 10x (of which, six IPOs more than 100x), while eight IPOs were oversubscribed more than 3x.

'Oh, wow, I am Jatin Pandit's son'

'Oh, wow, I am Jatin Pandit's son'

Rediff.com11 Sep 2021

'When was the last time you heard a music composer or a singer's son being launched?'

PIX: Akshay, Ayushmann, Vicky get National Awards

PIX: Akshay, Ayushmann, Vicky get National Awards

Rediff.com23 Dec 2019

Vice President Venkaiah Naidu presented the National Film Awards to the year's winners with actors Vicky Kaushal, Ayushmann Khurrana and Keerthy Suresh receiving top honours.

Shankar praises Madhavan's Irudhi Suttru

Shankar praises Madhavan's Irudhi Suttru

Rediff.com9 Feb 2016

The latest updates from the Tamil film industry.

'I don't want people to feel sorry for me'

'I don't want people to feel sorry for me'

Rediff.com8 Mar 2022

'I don't believe in focusing on the bad things that have happened in my life.'

Review: Kick is Salman's best film in a decade

Review: Kick is Salman's best film in a decade

Rediff.com25 Jul 2014

In the world of harebrained Bhai films, Kick is the best made and the most fun, says Raja Sen.

Review: Mahabalipuram is a decent attempt

Review: Mahabalipuram is a decent attempt

Rediff.com16 Mar 2015

Mahabalipuram is an attempt to shed some light on the plight of young innocent girls who are drugged, raped and filmed to cater to the thriving porn industry.

'Please keep her safe': Vadra's message on wife Priyanka

'Please keep her safe': Vadra's message on wife Priyanka

Rediff.com11 Feb 2019

Vadra's emotive Facebook post came as Priyanka Gandhi and Jyotiraditya Scindia, who took charge as AICC general secretary UP east and UP west, respectively, last week, participated in a road show in Lucknow on Monday along with Congress president Rahul Gandhi.

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.

Hope to play my last T20 in Chennai: Dhoni

Hope to play my last T20 in Chennai: Dhoni

Rediff.com20 Nov 2021

The former India captain was speaking at a felicitation function organised for CSK for winning the 2021 edition of IPL.

'There is a lot of time for my marriage'

'There is a lot of time for my marriage'

Rediff.com27 Apr 2022

'After the audience watches the film, if they say Rakul stood her ground in front of Ajay Devgn and Amitji.' 'That's what will be important.'

'My dream is to work with Mani Ratnam'

'My dream is to work with Mani Ratnam'

Rediff.com18 Feb 2016

'I did not always want to be an actor. The initial plan was to become a filmmaker.' Sri gets candid about his movie career.

Bollywood's gals make their own movies!

Bollywood's gals make their own movies!

Rediff.com29 Jul 2021

Joginder Tuteja looks at Bollywood's new lot of actress-turned-producers.

Goodbye Review: Heart In The Right Place

Goodbye Review: Heart In The Right Place

Rediff.com7 Oct 2022

Goodbye makes ordinary places, ordinary people and ordinary events become interesting, observes Mayur Sanap.

India's boxers to train abroad before Tokyo Olympics

India's boxers to train abroad before Tokyo Olympics

Rediff.com1 Jun 2021

India's nine Olympic-bound boxers will travel abroad for a three-week training stint after getting a few days' break following a record-shattering medal haul by the country's pugilists at the recently-concluded Asian Championships in Dubai.

5 Bollywood outsiders who made it BIG

5 Bollywood outsiders who made it BIG

Rediff.com15 Apr 2021

Five outsiders with zero connections in the film industry and no money made their mark despite nepotism ruling the roost.

'Film-makers have forgotten the real India'

'Film-makers have forgotten the real India'

Rediff.com1 Sep 2022

'The real India lives in the villages where everyone is trying to improve the other.'

What Iulia LOVES About Salman

What Iulia LOVES About Salman

Rediff.com24 May 2022

'Salman has supported me, but at the same time, let me have my own journey.'

'I am done with acting'

'I am done with acting'

Rediff.com15 Dec 2021

'I am far better at cooking than I was at acting.'

25 GORGEOUS FRAMES of Kareena Kapoor

25 GORGEOUS FRAMES of Kareena Kapoor

Rediff.com21 Sep 2020

On Kareena Kapoor's 40th birthday on September 21, Sukanya Verma handpicks 25 of her most stunning frames from various movies to highlight how she draws our attention in big and small ways.

Is Aamir making the Mahabharat?

Is Aamir making the Mahabharat?

Rediff.com5 Mar 2021

Subhash K Jha brings you the latest from Bollywood.