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'Salman Is Superhuman'

'Salman Is Superhuman'

Rediff.com24 Dec 2025

'The stamina and junoon you see in him, for acting, singing, dancing, working out, just about everything, makes age just a number as far as Salman Khan is concerned.'

'I Always Wanted To Be A Beauty Queen'

'I Always Wanted To Be A Beauty Queen'

Rediff.com10 Dec 2025

'Coming from a small city, you often feel that your dreams are impossible but there is no word as impossible.' 'If you know that you can do it, just believe so.'

Netra Mantena's Fab Bridal Looks

Netra Mantena's Fab Bridal Looks

Rediff.com25 Nov 2025

From beautifully decorated venues glowing under fairy lights to celebrity guests' dance performances, every function felt straight out of a Bollywood dream sequence. The biggest scene stealer, however, was Netra's wedding wardrobe.

The Ultimate Rajinikanth Playlist

The Ultimate Rajinikanth Playlist

Rediff.com13 Dec 2025

We continue to celebrate the Thalaiva's 75th birthday with Divya Nair's premiere playlist that celebrates his magnetic swag, emotion and larger-than-life persona.

RARE Pictures Of Dharmendra

RARE Pictures Of Dharmendra

Rediff.com26 Nov 2025

Like Naseeruddin Shah said in his tribute to ANI, 'a Dharmendra-sized hole is impossible to fill.' And it truly is, thanks to the actor's rich contribution to cinema through his 65-year career.

Widow of Pak cop objects to his portrayal in 'Dhurandhar'

Widow of Pak cop objects to his portrayal in 'Dhurandhar'

Rediff.com29 Nov 2025

In the movie, veteran star Sanjay Dutt portrays Chaudhary Aslam. The police officer was assassinated by Pakistan Tehreek-e-Taliban's Mohmand chapter who claimed responsibility for carrying out a bomb attack on his car on the Lyari Expressway on January 9, 2014, in which two other police officers, his driver, and guard were also killed.

'Villains Are The Most Interesting To Design For'

'Villains Are The Most Interesting To Design For'

Rediff.com9 Dec 2025

'Every film had its challenges, but Mr India, Sadak and Gandhi were the toughest.' 'Mr India needed imagination, Sadak needed sensitivity and Gandhi demanded historical authenticity.'

The King Khan Special Quiz

The King Khan Special Quiz

Rediff.com31 Oct 2025

Sukanya Verma quizzes you to find out just how much you know about Shah Rukh Khan.

Tara Prasad Stuns Skating Rink

Tara Prasad Stuns Skating Rink

Rediff.com17 Nov 2025

'Skating was just something I did for fun. It was only after I took a long sabbatical and came back to skating that I considered pursuing it seriously. By then, I already had an Indian passport.'

'You Can't Be Madhuri Dixit Anywhere'

'You Can't Be Madhuri Dixit Anywhere'

Rediff.com3 Dec 2025

'One day my neighbour in Denver called me and said, "I think somebody is casing your house. So should I call the cops?"... they were scared that people case your house and then rob it.' 'And I said, "no, no, no. It's just that I am an actress".'

'Saiyaara Stars Are Ready To Take Over Bollywood'

'Saiyaara Stars Are Ready To Take Over Bollywood'

Rediff.com12 Aug 2025

'They were born stars the day they were selected for this film.'

Sunny Leone Is Ready To Scare You

Sunny Leone Is Ready To Scare You

Rediff.com1 Nov 2025

How Bollywood folk celebrated Halloween on October 31.

'Dharmendraji Was The Hero Every Boy Wanted To Be'

'Dharmendraji Was The Hero Every Boy Wanted To Be'

Rediff.com25 Nov 2025

'At times when the pressure, glitz and glam felt horribly garish, there he was with no pretences or guile. A sweet reminder that life is about the real things not the fluff.'

The Family Man Or The Kapoors: What Will You Watch On OTT?

The Family Man Or The Kapoors: What Will You Watch On OTT?

Rediff.com21 Nov 2025

From India's entry to the Oscars to the foodie flamboyance of Bollywood's first family to Srikant Tiwari's hope for a hat-trick and Korean entertainment in deeply dark mode, it's raining OTT goodies this week.

When Dhawan wanted to cast Dhoni in a Bollywood film!

When Dhawan wanted to cast Dhoni in a Bollywood film!

Rediff.com26 Jun 2025

Former India opener Shikhar Dhawan's memoir bares all about his personal life and professional career.

'I'm The So-Called Outsider'

'I'm The So-Called Outsider'

Rediff.com6 Oct 2025

'I belong to a middle class family of Delhi, with no contacts in the film industry of Mumbai.'

Tere Ishk Mein Review: Raanjhanaa Redux

Tere Ishk Mein Review: Raanjhanaa Redux

Rediff.com28 Nov 2025

Tere Ishk Mein is a disservice to brilliant actors like Dhanush and Kriti Sanon, who have poured their heart and soul into their performances in a story that fails to honour its characters, notes Divya Nair.

Bollywood Quiz: Kya Picture Hai?

Bollywood Quiz: Kya Picture Hai?

Rediff.com17 Apr 2025

Sukanya Verma quizzes you to find out just how much you know about the movies.

Mamdani flaunts his Indian roots at victory speech

Mamdani flaunts his Indian roots at victory speech

Rediff.com6 Nov 2025

New York's newly elected mayor, Zohran Mamdani, flaunted his Indian roots during his first victory speech, quoting Nehru and playing 'Dhoom Machale'.

Thode Door Thode Paas Review: Pleasant Watch

Thode Door Thode Paas Review: Pleasant Watch

Rediff.com7 Nov 2025

Pankaj Kapur, who visibly enjoys playing the ringmaster to this family circus, is the glue that holds Thode Door Thode Paas together, observes Deepa Gahlot.

'Fans Threaten Me And Say...'

'Fans Threaten Me And Say...'

Rediff.com20 Oct 2025

'...and say that if I don't wear a sari, they will unfollow me.' 'Today, if I have 2.9 million followers on Instagram, out of that, the majority is from the South.' 'Telugu has given me the most fame and money.'

120 Bahadur Review: Familiar War Fare

120 Bahadur Review: Familiar War Fare

Rediff.com21 Nov 2025

120 Bahadur is underwhelming, adding little fresh perspective and generally feeling like a standard war drama we have seen umpteen times before, notes Mayur Sanap.

Diwali Box Office: Thamma Vs Ek Deewane Ki Deewaniyat

Diwali Box Office: Thamma Vs Ek Deewane Ki Deewaniyat

Rediff.com20 Oct 2025

Let's see what the festive box office finally brings us.

What Made Bappi Lahiri Such A Rage

What Made Bappi Lahiri Such A Rage

Rediff.com27 Nov 2025

Bappi Lahiri realised disco was a winning ticket and escalated his game with several more dancefloor perennials. Soon, every film producer and music director in town was down with disco fever. On what would have been Bappi Lahiri's 73rd birthday this November 27, Dinesh Raheja rewinds to the late music composer's halcyon days.

The New Girl In Varun Dhawan's Life

The New Girl In Varun Dhawan's Life

Rediff.com28 Jul 2025

Varun Dhawan gets a new heroine in his upcoming film, Border 2, as Medha Rana makes her big screen debut.

Bollywood's 10 Royal Romances

Bollywood's 10 Royal Romances

Rediff.com8 May 2025

Sukanya Verma looks at instances of aristocrats falling for commoners on the silver screen.

10 Ways India-Pak Tensions Affected Bollywood

10 Ways India-Pak Tensions Affected Bollywood

Rediff.com13 May 2025

Bollywood has come out in full support and shown solidarity to Indian army by postponing film releases and several events post the deadly Pahalgam attack and India's Operation Sindoor

How Kajal, Kajol Celebrated Diwali...

How Kajal, Kajol Celebrated Diwali...

Rediff.com23 Oct 2025

Bollywood stars celebrated Diwali with their families and shared pix -- where else, on Instagram.

Did These Films Influence Zohran Mamdani?

Did These Films Influence Zohran Mamdani?

Rediff.com6 Nov 2025

The New York City mayor-elect's mother has made some incredible movies.

Janhvi, Ranbir, Tiger's Modi Moment

Janhvi, Ranbir, Tiger's Modi Moment

Rediff.com22 Sep 2025

Bollywood folk attended the screening of the musical saga Mera Desh Pehle: The Untold Story Of Shri Narendra Modi at the Nita Mukesh Ambani Cultural Centre in Mumbai on Sunday.

'I Want To Be The Biggest Superstar In The Country'

'I Want To Be The Biggest Superstar In The Country'

Rediff.com22 Oct 2025

'I was a nobody when I came here, and now I've become something.'

Who's Akriti Agarwal, Prithvi Shaw?

Who's Akriti Agarwal, Prithvi Shaw?

Rediff.com30 Aug 2025

After going unsold at the IPL auction, the 25-year-old opener marked his Maharashtra debut with a sparkling hundred in Chennai, even as his festive celebrations with influencer-turned-Bollywood debutante Akriti Agarwal set social media abuzz.

10 Times Bollywood Bhool Chuk Maaf

10 Times Bollywood Bhool Chuk Maaf

Rediff.com26 May 2025

Bhool Chuk Maaf released last Friday, we decided to look at 10 instances of tinsel town's famous folks burying the hatchet.

Yami-Emraan Battle Out A Nasty Divorce In Haq

Yami-Emraan Battle Out A Nasty Divorce In Haq

Rediff.com23 Sep 2025

Given all the talent involved and a rousing real life story at its centre, Haq is looking solid, notes Mayur Sanap.

Bollywood Comes Alive On Mumbai's Streets

Bollywood Comes Alive On Mumbai's Streets

Rediff.com11 Mar 2025

Bollywood is such an integral part of Mumbai that it spills out in the city's busy streets!

'I Once Followed the CSK Bus...': Varun Chakravarthy on MSD and SRK

'I Once Followed the CSK Bus...': Varun Chakravarthy on MSD and SRK

Rediff.com17 Oct 2025

Speaking on popular web series, Breakfast with Champions, the 34-year-old spinner recalled how how he once followed the CSK team bus, only to later find himself facing the legendary Dhoni in the nets.

Daughter was asked to send nude photo: Akshay Kumar

Daughter was asked to send nude photo: Akshay Kumar

Rediff.com3 Oct 2025

Akshay Kumar shared a disturbing incident where his daughter was asked to send a nude photo while playing an online video game, highlighting the dangers of cybercrime and the need for cyber safety education.

'This Guy Is Nothing Like Aamir'

'This Guy Is Nothing Like Aamir'

Rediff.com3 Nov 2025

'Vivek Vaswani came over to discuss Raju Ban Gaya Gentleman which he was producing with Aziz Mirza as the director.' 'When I asked who was playing the lead, Raju, he said it was an actor called Shah Rukh Khan. "He looks just like Aamir Khan," Vivek added.' 'It was a shock when I met Shah Rukh on the first day of the shoot.' 'He was thin and tanned, with a fat nose and thick lips.'

Skip Thug Life, Watch This Film Instead

Skip Thug Life, Watch This Film Instead

Rediff.com10 Jun 2025

The gangster saga Nayakan not only earned Mani Ratnam's reputation as a great director, the dubbed version of the film also did well in Mumbai, so much so that Feroz Khan's Hindi remake, Dayavan, starring Vinod Khanna, could not compare, recalls Deepa Gahlot.

When Jab We Met Broke Bobby Deol's Heart

When Jab We Met Broke Bobby Deol's Heart

Rediff.com8 Oct 2025

Bobby Deol's journey in Bollywood had its fair share of highs and lows, but one of the most poignant moments he shared recently was about missing out on the iconic film Jab We Met.