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Exclusive! How Court was selected for the Oscars

Exclusive! How Court was selected for the Oscars

Rediff.com24 Sep 2015

The vote was tied 7-7 until... Aseem Chhabra/Rediff.com reveals how Court was chosen as India's nominee for the Academy Awards.

Rana Naidu Review: Gleeful Mix of Violence And Sex

Rana Naidu Review: Gleeful Mix of Violence And Sex

Rediff.com10 Mar 2023

In spite of a selection of fine actors doing their best, and an eye-catching visual quality, Rana Naidu is more disturbing than entertaining, feels Deepa Gahlot.

India downplays China, Saudi absence as G20 events kicks off in Srinagar

India downplays China, Saudi absence as G20 events kicks off in Srinagar

Rediff.com22 May 2023

Delegates of all G20 countries, barring China, arrived in Srinagar on Monday for the third working group meeting on tourism -- a much-anticipated event for which authorities have made extensive security arrangements and spruced up the summer capital of Jammu and Kashmir.

Lakadbaggha Review: Shocking Climax

Lakadbaggha Review: Shocking Climax

Rediff.com13 Jan 2023

Lakadbaggha takes up too many issues and does not do justice to them, points out Deepa Gahlot.

No BAFTA for Rang De Basanti

No BAFTA for Rang De Basanti

Rediff.com12 Feb 2007

Aamir Khan attends the function with Ashutosh Gowarikar and Ronnie Screwvala.

All you need to know about India's Oscar pick: Visaranai

All you need to know about India's Oscar pick: Visaranai

Rediff.com23 Sep 2016

This film is creating waves. We tell you why.

Was Peepli Live not good enough for the Oscars?

Was Peepli Live not good enough for the Oscars?

Rediff.com20 Jan 2011

Aamir Khan's production is missing from the final list of nine films in the Best Foreign Language Film category.

Eklavya out of Oscar race

Eklavya out of Oscar race

Rediff.com16 Jan 2008

Vidhu Vinod Chopra's film has not been nominated in the Best Foreign Language Film category for the 80th Academy Awards.

The Warrior wins Bafta Award

The Warrior wins Bafta Award

Rediff.com24 Feb 2003

Bollywood blockbuster Devdas failed in the BAFTA foreign films category.

'I saw the magic of cinema in Rani'

'I saw the magic of cinema in Rani'

Rediff.com21 Mar 2023

'Every day, I was wonder-struck.'

The Splendour Of A Kashmiri Houseboat

The Splendour Of A Kashmiri Houseboat

Rediff.com27 Jul 2023

A peek inside a Dal Lake mahal.

I'm a cobra, one bite is enough: Mithun Chakraborty joins BJP

I'm a cobra, one bite is enough: Mithun Chakraborty joins BJP

Rediff.com7 Mar 2021

Amid huge cheers from supporters, Chakraborty, borrowing a dialogue from one of his films, said, "Ami joldhorao noi, bele borao noi... ami ekta cobra, ek chobol-ei chobi (Don't mistake me for a harmless snake, I am a cobra, can kill people in one bite)," he said.

Water release postponed

Water release postponed

Rediff.com24 Jan 2007

The Deepa Mehta film will release in March now.

The Man Behind Pathaan

The Man Behind Pathaan

Rediff.com25 Jan 2023

As their latest star-studded collaboration Pathaan starring Shah Rukh Khan, John Abraham and Deepika Padukone readies for release this Wednesday, Sukanya Verma offers a lowdown on everything Siddharth has directed so far.

While Stars Won Globes, Audiences Lost Out

While Stars Won Globes, Audiences Lost Out

Rediff.com10 Jan 2022

There was no drama, no applause, no tears, no laughter. The 79th Golden Globes had indeed lost its lustre, says Aseem Chhabra.

Oscar hits and misses

Oscar hits and misses

Rediff.com26 Feb 2007

Pan's Labyrinth was a favourite but lost our to The Lives Of Others.

Aishwarya can save the Mumbai Film Festival, BUT...

Aishwarya can save the Mumbai Film Festival, BUT...

Rediff.com28 Oct 2014

'Sonakshi Sinha, Imran Khan and other stars say MFF is their film festival. In reality, the festival belongs to Mumbaikars, who wait in long lines, rushing from theatre to theatre.'

10 Songs That Make Us So Proud Of India

10 Songs That Make Us So Proud Of India

Rediff.com15 Aug 2023

'It's amazing how many different kinds of patriotic songs we have in our country.'

MAMI won't screen Pakistani classic Jago Hua Savera

MAMI won't screen Pakistani classic Jago Hua Savera

Rediff.com17 Oct 2016

The organisers of MAMI have decided not to screen the film fearing protests.

'I won't make a typical Bollywood film'

'I won't make a typical Bollywood film'

Rediff.com23 Sep 2015

National award winner Chaitanya Tamhane tells us the story behind his film, Court.

Rishi Kapoor: I don't like any of Ranbir's films

Rishi Kapoor: I don't like any of Ranbir's films

Rediff.com30 Jan 2017

'When we saw Saawariya for the first time, I was aghast.' 'If only Bhansali had told me, I would have dissuaded him.

'People still call me Kachra'

'People still call me Kachra'

Rediff.com26 Jun 2021

'The character is so popular that even now, there is a new meme on me every day.'

'General Zia was real startled'

'General Zia was real startled'

Rediff.com21 Mar 2024

'But he was very quick and did a very stylish adab.' 'Of course, I didn't expect him to hug.'

Can Modi Beat Rajiv Gandhi's 404 MPs Record?

Can Modi Beat Rajiv Gandhi's 404 MPs Record?

Rediff.com6 Feb 2024

Modi wants the BJP to gets an additional 10% of the vote share from what it won in 2019. Plans are afoot to get new faces to replace MPs with poor chances of winning. Sources say more than 100 MPs are like to be axed, notes Modi biographer Ramesh Menon.

The Best Tamil Actresses of 2011

The Best Tamil Actresses of 2011

Rediff.com26 Dec 2011

Richa Gangopadhyay tops the list with her brilliant performance in Mayakkam Enna

Devdas receives BAFTA nomination

Devdas receives BAFTA nomination

Rediff.com28 Jan 2003

Gurinder Chadha's Bend It Like Beckham has got nomination in the 'Outstanding British Film of the Year' category.

'The Good Road will be an embarrassment for Gujarat'

'The Good Road will be an embarrassment for Gujarat'

Rediff.com22 Sep 2013

Not many in Gujarat are happy with the decision of sending 'The Good Road' as India's official entry to the 2014 Oscars.

Golden Globes 2021: Moments to Remember

Golden Globes 2021: Moments to Remember

Rediff.com1 Mar 2021

A far cry from its reputation of Hollywood's no holds barred night for glamour and glory, this year's Globes was a bizarrely informal affair.

Rishi Sunak Woos Indian Community

Rishi Sunak Woos Indian Community

Rediff.com23 Aug 2022

Rishi Sunak speaks at a Conservative Friends of India event at the Dhamecha Lohana centre in Harrow, London.

Bollywood pays tribute to director Lekh Tandon

Bollywood pays tribute to director Lekh Tandon

Rediff.com16 Oct 2017

The veteran filmmaker passed away in Mumbai. He was 88.

7 Things We Learnt From The 2017 Golden Globes

7 Things We Learnt From The 2017 Golden Globes

Rediff.com9 Jan 2017

Raja Sen list his favourite moments at the Golden Globes.

BAFTAs 2018: Amy Jackson rubs shoulders with Hollywood

BAFTAs 2018: Amy Jackson rubs shoulders with Hollywood

Rediff.com19 Feb 2018

The highlights of the glamorous Brit awards, right here.

Golden Globes: Top 10 Moments

Golden Globes: Top 10 Moments

Rediff.com11 Jan 2023

Following a year of pandemic prompted no-show and another of backlash for its staggering lack of representation, the Golden Globes felt more atonement than awards ceremony in its 80th iteration.

Review: The Salesman inspires awe!

Review: The Salesman inspires awe!

Rediff.com31 Mar 2017

Sukanya Verma gives her reasons for watching The Salesman.

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.

Joker sweeps Oscar nominations

Joker sweeps Oscar nominations

Rediff.com13 Jan 2020

The 92nd Academy Awards nominations have been announced at the Samuel Goldwyn Theatre in Beverly Hills, Los Angeles.

'Liger Is Kickass, Sir'

'Liger Is Kickass, Sir'

Rediff.com24 Aug 2022

'Our hero is strong and you must have seen the mother, she is stronger.' 'And Mike Tyson is the strongest!'

What's the big deal about Parasite?

What's the big deal about Parasite?

Rediff.com7 Mar 2020

'Are we too close as well-off Indians, all with servants and drivers and tuition teachers ourselves, to be able to understand why it is all so awful?', asks Aakar Patel.

Your say: Did Paheli deserve better?

Your say: Did Paheli deserve better?

Rediff.com1 Feb 2006

What's your take on the SRK movie failing to make it to the Oscars?

You must watch these AMAZING movies!

You must watch these AMAZING movies!

Rediff.com11 Jan 2020

Aseem Chhabra picks 10 fascinating films he watched in Macao -- a blend of Asian, independent, Hollywood projects and even a 66-years-old classic Japanese film that still stands the test of time.