News for 'Bollywood filmmaker'

'I'm Really Proud To Be A Brahmin'

'I'm Really Proud To Be A Brahmin'

Rediff.com19 Aug 2025

'So my question was, 'What is it that you are proud of? What have you achieved? What is your contribution?' 'He had no answer.'

5 Must Watch Titles From This Supergirl of Bollywood!

5 Must Watch Titles From This Supergirl of Bollywood!

Rediff.com27 Feb 2025

Sukanya Verma captures everything Reema Kagti has created so far and where you can watch it.

'Ishaan Has Been Advised To Do Herogiri'

'Ishaan Has Been Advised To Do Herogiri'

Rediff.com13 May 2025

'When Shahid, Ishaan and I are together, it is a madhouse because we are all performers.'

At 59, Shah Rukh Wins 1st National Award

At 59, Shah Rukh Wins 1st National Award

Rediff.com2 Aug 2025

Shah Rukh Khan won his first National Film Award for best actor for Jawan, sharing the honour with Vikrant Massey for 12th Fail. Rani Mukerji was named best actress for Mrs. Chatterjee vs Norway. 12th Fail was adjudged best feature film.

Bollywood's 10 WORST Gangster Films

Bollywood's 10 WORST Gangster Films

Rediff.com12 Nov 2013

Ram Gopal Verma's latest gangster film, Satya 2 has been a big disaster.

'Actors Live In A Bubble, Disconnected From Reality'

'Actors Live In A Bubble, Disconnected From Reality'

Rediff.com1 Apr 2025

'Social media managers, bouncers, their catering department people... they tell the actor whether he should do a film or not.'

'Ponty Chadha's death a big blow for Bollywood'

'Ponty Chadha's death a big blow for Bollywood'

Rediff.com20 Nov 2012

The Uttar Pradesh liquor baron and film producer was killed in a freak shootout on November 17.

Bollywood's Ten Prolific Bengali Filmmakers

Bollywood's Ten Prolific Bengali Filmmakers

Rediff.com13 Sep 2012

Anurag Basu's Barfi!, set for release this Friday, is already garnering a lot of praise.

When Women Weren't Doormats In Hindi Films

When Women Weren't Doormats In Hindi Films

Rediff.com25 Aug 2025

'Madhubala in Kala Pani looks divine and yet, she's not just there for glamour.' 'In Do Raaste, the character of Neelambari (played by Bindu) isn't a heroine in the traditional sense but she has such a pivotal role.' 'That Raj Khosla gave a non-heroine such a central role, instead of the heroine, says a lot about how he valued female characters.'

Bollywood says NO to Australia

Bollywood says NO to Australia

Rediff.com5 Jun 2009

Bollywood filmmakers have decided to shun shooting in the country after a spate of racist attacks on Indian students.

Raashii's Evening With The Superboys!

Raashii's Evening With The Superboys!

Rediff.com25 Feb 2025

The young folk of Bollywood stepped out to watch Reema Kagti's new film, Superboys Of Malegaon, ahead of its release on February 28.

'Stay Strong #Jammu'

'Stay Strong #Jammu'

Rediff.com9 May 2025

Bollywood celebrities have extended support to the nation and offered prayers for the safety and well-being of the people.

And the Oscar goes to... Bollywood directors choose their best film

And the Oscar goes to... Bollywood directors choose their best film

Rediff.com19 Feb 2014

Wolf of Wall Street, Philomena, Gravity... check out which films some of our Bollywood filmmakers are rooting for!

Paresh Rawal Gets A Hera Pheri Surprise

Paresh Rawal Gets A Hera Pheri Surprise

Rediff.com31 May 2025

'Hera Pheri cannot happen without Paresh Rawal.'

'I'm Grateful I'm Indian'

'I'm Grateful I'm Indian'

Rediff.com28 May 2025

'Thankfully, as Indians, we have a long history of trans people in our culture, in our religions, in our mythology.' 'It's not a fad which has suddenly come into existence, the way that a lot of Americans treat it.'

Metro... In Dino Review: Meandering Mess

Metro... In Dino Review: Meandering Mess

Rediff.com4 Jul 2025

Metro...In Dino's assembly of actors exhaust all their charm at the end of this messy musing on metropolitan monotony, observes SUkanya Verma.

Cops reach Allahbadia's home; NCW summons him, Raina, others

Cops reach Allahbadia's home; NCW summons him, Raina, others

Rediff.com11 Feb 2025

A day after he hit the spotlight with a comment on parents and sex, trouble mounted for influencer Ranveer Allahbadia on Tuesday with Mumbai police at his doorstep, YouTube pulling down the episode of 'India's Got Latent' and the issue being raised in Parliament.

'Patriots And Artists Like Him Never Die'

'Patriots And Artists Like Him Never Die'

Rediff.com4 Apr 2025

'He will eternally be remembered as Mr Bharat for always reminding us about roti, kapada aur kisaan.' 'Our integrity and patriotism. Our culture and our roots.'

Guess Who Tamannaah Loves?

Guess Who Tamannaah Loves?

Rediff.com29 Mar 2025

Tamannaah Bhatia and Karan Johar were the perfect showstoppers for Falguni and Shane Peacock at the FDCI x Lakme Fashion Week 2025.

Was Guru Dutt's Death Suicide Or...

Was Guru Dutt's Death Suicide Or...

Rediff.com10 Jul 2025

Guru Dutt took an overdose of pills twice, once even swallowing opium, calling out for Geeta Dutt even when he was not fully conscious. One suicide attempt, according to sister Lalita Lajmi, was definitely deliberate with Guru Dutt leaving a letter for brother Atma Ram asking him to take care of the production company, his wife and the kids. But she always wondered if the third attempt was actually suicide since there were no calls and no letters.

South stars we would LOVE to see in Bollywood

South stars we would LOVE to see in Bollywood

Rediff.com12 Jun 2019

Janhvi Kapoor revealed on Koffee With Karan that she would love to work with the superhot Vijay Deverakonda.

Agni Chopra's dream run continues: Will he make it to the IPL?

Agni Chopra's dream run continues: Will he make it to the IPL?

Rediff.com5 Nov 2024

Agni Chopra domination of bowlers, which has seen his average touching Bradmanesque-levels, has come in the Plate League so far, and Agni nourishes the dream of getting into Elite League with Mizoram.

'Hindi Producers Have Lost Their Way'

'Hindi Producers Have Lost Their Way'

Rediff.com24 Mar 2025

'Sab paise banane ka chakkar reh gaya.'

'Many Women Don't Have Guts To Escape Their Situation'

'Many Women Don't Have Guts To Escape Their Situation'

Rediff.com18 Jun 2025

'They can't take even the smallest step.' 'The mental abuse is so insidious that sometimes they don't even realise it's happening.'

PIX: Bollywood bids farewell to filmmaker OP Dutta

PIX: Bollywood bids farewell to filmmaker OP Dutta

Rediff.com10 Feb 2012

The veteran filmmaker passed away after a bout of pneumonia at Kokilaben hospital at 2 am today.

Manoj Kumar's 10 BEST Performances

Manoj Kumar's 10 BEST Performances

Rediff.com4 Apr 2025

The veteran actor passed into the ages in the early hours of Friday, April 4, 2025. Sukanya Verma looks back at his most memorable performances.

Bollywood's chalk 'n' cheese filmmakers: SLB vs Rohit Shetty

Bollywood's chalk 'n' cheese filmmakers: SLB vs Rohit Shetty

Rediff.com16 Dec 2015

And yet, Sanjay Leela Bhansali and Rohit Shetty share so much in common!

Has Bollywood Lost The Plot?

Has Bollywood Lost The Plot?

Rediff.com3 Nov 2022

If in the current streaming age, audiences can watch the originals, why would they spend their money on second-hand content? Is it possible that mainstream Hindi filmmakers have lost the pulse of their audience, asks Deepa Gahlot.

Sikandar Review: Zzzzikander!

Sikandar Review: Zzzzikander!

Rediff.com30 Mar 2025

There's not any effort -- not even a smidgen -- to resurrect a superstar on the wane in Sikandar, sighs Sukanya Verma.

'Women Want To Remain Invisible'

'Women Want To Remain Invisible'

Rediff.com10 Feb 2025

'It is, in a way, my mother's story.'

'There Was Something Beautiful About The Two People'

'There Was Something Beautiful About The Two People'

Rediff.com21 May 2025

'In a world which is full of categories, hatred and ideologies, there was this basic decency.'

India@Oscars: 'We Are Choosing The Wrong Films'

India@Oscars: 'We Are Choosing The Wrong Films'

Rediff.com18 Dec 2024

'Unfortunately, we live in a 'Mainstream Bollywood' bubble, where we cannot look beyond films that we ourselves find entertaining.'

Pooja Bhatt is first from Bollywood to join Rahul Gandhi's yatra

Pooja Bhatt is first from Bollywood to join Rahul Gandhi's yatra

Rediff.com2 Nov 2022

Actor-filmmaker Pooja Bhatt joined the Bharat Jodo Yatra in Hyderabad on Wednesday and walked with Rahul Gandhi.

Alfia, The New Rising Star

Alfia, The New Rising Star

Rediff.com23 Oct 2024

Pert, cute Ms Jafry is great in the togs dept.

Filmmaker OP Dutta passes away

Filmmaker OP Dutta passes away

Rediff.com10 Feb 2012

The writer/filmmaker was admitted to the hospital yesterday evening around 7 pm where he breathed his last.

Filmmaker OP Dutta passes away

Filmmaker OP Dutta passes away

Rediff.com10 Feb 2012

The writer/filmmaker was admitted to the hospital yesterday evening around 7 pm where he breathed his last.

Review: The Waking Of A Nation: Boring!

Review: The Waking Of A Nation: Boring!

Rediff.com7 Mar 2025

Ram Madhvani's series is all over the place and also boring to watch, complains Deepa Gahlot.

Meet The Style Icons Of Bollywood

Meet The Style Icons Of Bollywood

Rediff.com27 Mar 2023

The first ever Bollywood Hungama Style Icons awards were held in Mumbai on March 24, and Bollywood's glamour stars looked gorgeous as they walked down the purple carpet.

From Alps To Underwater Vows, Weddings Turn Extravagant & Unique

From Alps To Underwater Vows, Weddings Turn Extravagant & Unique

Rediff.com4 Mar 2025

There's clearly no limit to how dramatic a wedding can be.

Why Bollywood Must Go Back To Kashmir

Why Bollywood Must Go Back To Kashmir

Rediff.com12 May 2022

Udit Narayan, who recently shot for a music album in Kashmir, says the Valley continues to mesmerise.