News for 'Bollywood villain'

Rajinikanth's Love Affair With Bollywood

Rajinikanth's Love Affair With Bollywood

Rediff.com12 Dec 2025

Rajinikanth may have made his last Hindi film two decades ago but he can still set the screen alight, blazing away with a gun that has dozens of barrels. As Thalaiva turns 75 on December 12, Dinesh Raheja looks back at his 17 year journey in Hindi cinema.

Ready For Rani's Mardaani 3?

Ready For Rani's Mardaani 3?

Rediff.com13 Jan 2026

Mardaani 3 has a brand new villain in Mallika Prasad, and she's already trending on the internet!

The Only Indian Film Competing At Cannes

The Only Indian Film Competing At Cannes

Rediff.com5 May 2026

'Cinema is such a powerful medium. It is not just the emotional impact, but some of these films are so strong that your entire body cannot help but react.'

The Biggest Spy Movies

The Biggest Spy Movies

Rediff.com17 Mar 2026

Dhurandhar - The Revenge arrives this week and all eyes are on how entertaining the film turns out to be and how much money it makes at the box office. A look at the Top 10 biggies in the Hindi spy film genre.

Quantico To Citadel: Ranking Priyanka Chopra's Global Projects

Quantico To Citadel: Ranking Priyanka Chopra's Global Projects

Rediff.com4 May 2026

As Priyanka Chopra Jonas returns as the debonair spy Nadia in Citadel Season 2, we take look at how her Hollywood projects stack up against each other from underwhelming to standout.

Ustaad Bhagat Singh Review: Pawan Kalyan's Action Potboiler is Over-Familiar, Over-Exhausting

Ustaad Bhagat Singh Review: Pawan Kalyan's Action Potboiler is Over-Familiar, Over-Exhausting

Rediff.com19 Mar 2026

Ustaad Bhagat Singh is less a film and more, a lazily constructed vehicle for star worship and political signalling, one that quickly wears out its welcome for anyone outside Pawan Kalyan's core fanbase, observes Sreeju Sudhakaran.

Mardaani 3 Review: In Service of Rani Mukerji

Mardaani 3 Review: In Service of Rani Mukerji

Rediff.com30 Jan 2026

Rani Mukerji gets plenty of scope to shine, seething with anger, screaming, radiating fury, and even taking on hand-to-hand combat in a truly boss-lady role, notes Mayur Sanap.

Gas Cylinder For Rs 10,000. Are You Joking?

Gas Cylinder For Rs 10,000. Are You Joking?

Rediff.com27 Mar 2026

A disruption in the supply of LPG cylinders caused by tensions in the Strait of Hormuz is impacting Indian kitchens, leading to restaurant closures, price hikes and a surge in demand for electric cooktops.

Young Sherlock Review: Tremendous Fun

Young Sherlock Review: Tremendous Fun

Rediff.com5 Mar 2026

Even with its convoluted plot and a bit of a mid-series sag, Young Sherlock is tremendous fun, applauds Deepa Gahlot.

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.

Bollywood In 1975: The Golden Anniversary Quiz

Bollywood In 1975: The Golden Anniversary Quiz

Rediff.com30 Jan 2025

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

The Super Villain Special Quiz

The Super Villain Special Quiz

Rediff.com13 Jun 2024

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

Bollywood's biggest villain?

Bollywood's biggest villain?

Rediff.com12 Sep 2007

Tell Us!

Keir Starmer's Day Out With Rani

Keir Starmer's Day Out With Rani

Rediff.com8 Oct 2025

Rani Mukerji dutifully played the host even as her husband YRF Chairman Aditya Chopra expectedly stayed away from the cameras.

Oscar Watch: Why Sinners Feels Overrated

Oscar Watch: Why Sinners Feels Overrated

Rediff.com5 Feb 2026

Sinners really aims high and comes close, but it's the kind of film you respect for its ambition, even if it leaves you feeling more impressed than moved, observes Mayur Sanap.

'I was living a lie': Mary Kom breaks silence on divorce

'I was living a lie': Mary Kom breaks silence on divorce

Rediff.com12 Jan 2026

"What's the point of all that I achieved?" wondered M C Mary Kom as she opened up to PTI about the "darkest phase" of her life, that included a painful divorce, near bankruptcy and a quiet emotional collapse.

'Shah Rukh Khan Started As A Villain'

'Shah Rukh Khan Started As A Villain'

Rediff.com15 Jul 2024

'When I gave the audition and landed the role of the villain Fani, I felt this is the only character which will establish me as an actor in Indian cinema.'

Who's the greatest villain of all?

Who's the greatest villain of all?

Rediff.com24 Aug 2006

Your verdict on Bollywood's most memorable villain of all-time.

PIX: Bollywood's WEIRDEST Villains!

PIX: Bollywood's WEIRDEST Villains!

Rediff.com30 Oct 2013

We look at some of Bollywood's notable antagonists in their most outlandish avatars

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.

The Top 25 Pan India Films In 25 Years

The Top 25 Pan India Films In 25 Years

Rediff.com21 Jan 2026

This is also the time when South Indian films started doing well, commercially and critically, on a Pan-India scale.

The Amjad Khan You Never Knew

The Amjad Khan You Never Knew

Rediff.com14 Aug 2025

'The second Sunday after Sholay's release, Amjad and Shehla had taken Shadaab to Juhu beach. They were strolling leisurely when, to Shehla's shock, he suddenly picked up their son, grabbed her hand and pulled her along, urging her to run. They raced towards their car and had just managed to get in and lock the doors when all hell broke loose. Hundreds started banging on the car, shouting, 'Gabbar Singh bahar niklo!''

Aryan Khan Makes A Confession

Aryan Khan Makes A Confession

Rediff.com21 Aug 2025

The young star kid is all set to make his big fat debut in the OTT series, The Ba***ds of Bollywood.

Looking At Saiyaara Director Mohit Suri's Earlier Hits

Looking At Saiyaara Director Mohit Suri's Earlier Hits

Rediff.com22 Jul 2025

His latest film Saiyaara is a blockbuster and has propelled him way into the big league.

Bollywood's HUNKIEST villains? VOTE!

Bollywood's HUNKIEST villains? VOTE!

Rediff.com18 Jun 2014

Take this fun poll now!

The FUN-FUN Bollywood Quiz!

The FUN-FUN Bollywood Quiz!

Rediff.com6 Jun 2024

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

Bollywood's torture tactics!

Bollywood's torture tactics!

Rediff.com24 Jun 2020

Sukanya Verma offers some diversion in in the form of Bollywood's typical torture tactics.

'Yudhra Felt Like The Perfect Film To Come To Bollywood'

'Yudhra Felt Like The Perfect Film To Come To Bollywood'

Rediff.com30 Aug 2024

'There should be some angst behind the action.'

''It's Very Explosive Material'

''It's Very Explosive Material'

Rediff.com5 Nov 2025

'You can't make art with a point of view of fear. You have to present the truth.' 'That's why such films are not being made these days.' 'You never put the truth in the script because you fear you might offend somebody.'

Bollywood Quiz Masti For You

Bollywood Quiz Masti For You

Rediff.com27 Jun 2024

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

Navratri: Bollywood Says Yay To Yellow

Navratri: Bollywood Says Yay To Yellow

Rediff.com19 Oct 2023

The colour of joy -- bright, bouncy and jolly yellow.

The Dharmendra I Remember

The Dharmendra I Remember

Rediff.com27 Nov 2025

A hero with a heart, and remained one till the end.

Ek Villain Returns Review

Ek Villain Returns Review

Rediff.com29 Jul 2022

Sukanya Verma had multiple migraines making sense of the utterly daft, warped and awful Ek Villain Returns.

The 10 Most Bizarre Villains in Bollywood

The 10 Most Bizarre Villains in Bollywood

Rediff.com19 Oct 2011

Arjun Rampal is the latest to join the pack with his Ra.One look.

Vijay's Villain Act Wins An Award

Vijay's Villain Act Wins An Award

Rediff.com29 Jul 2024

The Times Of India Film Awards OTT Edition 2023 awards saw Bollywood's talents being acknowledged and honoured.

'Shah Rukh Doesn't Work For Money'

'Shah Rukh Doesn't Work For Money'

Rediff.com28 Oct 2025

'For him what's important is relationships, his role, and, of course, the script.' Rediff celebrates Shah Rukh Khan's 60th birthday on November 2 with a special series that introduces us to the man behind the superstar.

Can You Identify This Bollywood Sunset?

Can You Identify This Bollywood Sunset?

Rediff.com31 Aug 2023

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

Bollywood's NEWEST Villain: Karan Johar in Bombay Velvet

Bollywood's NEWEST Villain: Karan Johar in Bombay Velvet

Rediff.com9 Feb 2015

A look at the top tweets from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.

How Don Got Its Breathless Pace

How Don Got Its Breathless Pace

Rediff.com22 Jul 2025

'While shooting the Don song, Chandra Barot ordered 30-40 paans and insisted Amitabh Bachchan eat them all.'

The Year-End Bollywood Quiz

The Year-End Bollywood Quiz

Rediff.com22 Dec 2023

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