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Who is India's biggest actor? Vote!

Who is India's biggest actor? Vote!

Rediff.com10 Nov 2010

Click through to examine our ten nominees, and then cast your vote so we can determine who is really the people's choice.

Archer ready to be patient after injury return

Archer ready to be patient after injury return

Rediff.com2 Feb 2023

Archer spent 17 months on the sidelines with back and elbow injuries

'If you want to be a singer, you can only think of Bollywood. This is not right'

'If you want to be a singer, you can only think of Bollywood. This is not right'

Rediff.com6 Mar 2024

'I have made a new rule: When I'm having my morning tea, a guy keeps the harmonium on my bed.' 'So while I'm writing what my plan for the day is, that harmonium is in front of me and I do riyaz of 40-50 minutes.'

'Making A Film Is Like Going To War'

'Making A Film Is Like Going To War'

Rediff.com31 Jul 2024

'I promise you, you've never seen her do anything like this.' 'It is a complete reinvention of Janhvi Kapoor.'

Why the industry is cheering for Padmavati, Tiger Zinda Hai

Why the industry is cheering for Padmavati, Tiger Zinda Hai

Rediff.com16 Nov 2017

We saw Judwaa 2, Golmaal Again and Secret Superstar drive box office collections. Now, watch out for Padmavati and Tiger Zinda Hai in December.

The Only Film That Really Hurt Ranbir

The Only Film That Really Hurt Ranbir

Rediff.com8 Dec 2022

He also confessed that he has a 'block in my head about acting in English. I'd rather act in my language because it comes naturally to me.'

2011's Ten Most Googled Films in India

2011's Ten Most Googled Films in India

Rediff.com20 Dec 2011

As a part of it's Zeitgeist survey for 2011, Google

Is Jab Tak Hai Jaan Shah Rukh's biggest opening yet?

Is Jab Tak Hai Jaan Shah Rukh's biggest opening yet?

Rediff.com15 Nov 2012

A look at the initial box office response to Shah Rukh Khan's movies over the last 10 years.

And now, a film on Salim-Javed

And now, a film on Salim-Javed

Rediff.com29 May 2021

Javed Akhtar's son Farhan Akhtar and the latter's partner Ritesh Sidhwani of Excel Entertainment are all set to produce a documentary-drama on the Salim-Javed phenomenon.

Rs 400 crore riding on Bollywood's Generation Next this year

Rs 400 crore riding on Bollywood's Generation Next this year

Rediff.com6 Jan 2015

'While they are a long way off from the box office muscle that the Khans enjoy, a host of young stars are entering the Rs 100 crore club that was earlier the reserve of the seniors. This year will see a lot of young stars in action.'

'Keeravaaniji Is A True Representation Of India'

'Keeravaaniji Is A True Representation Of India'

Rediff.com12 Jan 2023

'Keeravaaniji doesn't work in isolation.' 'He responds to stories, situations and the emotional core of a film.' 'That's why his tunes are so different.' 'Unchiseled emotional masterpieces.'

Which Way Will Kerala Vote In 2024?

Which Way Will Kerala Vote In 2024?

Rediff.com8 Mar 2024

In a state where thin margins and minor swings decide electoral outcomes, nothing can be left to chance, even for those relishing the cocooned life, observes Shyam G Memon.

Is Taapsee Kangana's 'sasti copy'? Ekta Kapoor Answers

Is Taapsee Kangana's 'sasti copy'? Ekta Kapoor Answers

Rediff.com28 Jul 2022

'Tamil, Telugu or Malayalam films are rooted in their culture.' 'Hindi films are not rooted.' 'English-speaking people are making Hindi films.'

Nilekani-backed people+ai rolls out AI strategy...

Nilekani-backed people+ai rolls out AI strategy...

Rediff.com8 May 2024

An initiative of Nandan Nilekani's EkStep Foundation, people+ai on Tuesday unveiled its vision for the future of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in India, dubbed 'Adbhut India' (Amazing India). It aims to harness AI as a powerful tool to enhance the lives of all Indians. The event marked the rollout of several initiatives by people+ai that are focused on discovering, demonstrating, and disseminating population-scale AI use cases for India.

Boxing elections: Singh elected BFI president, Kowli back as secretary

Boxing elections: Singh elected BFI president, Kowli back as secretary

Rediff.com25 Sep 2016

Expected to end four years of administrative turmoil in Indian boxing, the Boxing Federation of India (BFI) was elected to office with businessman Ajay Singh winning the Presidential poll by an overwhelming margin.

BJP Invites World Parties To Witness Festival Of Democracy

BJP Invites World Parties To Witness Festival Of Democracy

Rediff.com15 Apr 2024

In the first such initiative, the Bharatiya Janata Party has invited the ruling and Opposition parties from around the world to witness the Lok Sabha elections in India first-hand.

Sultan, PK: TOP biggest grossers ever

Sultan, PK: TOP biggest grossers ever

Rediff.com11 Aug 2016

Salman Khan features in five of these movies!

Movie success offsets ad revenue slip for broadcasters like ZEE, Sun TV

Movie success offsets ad revenue slip for broadcasters like ZEE, Sun TV

Rediff.com19 Oct 2023

Notwithstanding record revenues in certain media sectors like film exhibition in the July-September quarter (second quarter, or Q2), the operational performance of the broadcasting business remained subdued. Zee Entertainment Enterprises and Sun TV are expected to experience a year-on-year (Y-o-Y) decline in advertising (ad) revenues during this period. Conversely, box office (BO) collections are anticipated to exceed Rs 3,000 crore in the quarter, propelled by a series of successful movie releases.

Bollywood biggies losing the plot

Bollywood biggies losing the plot

Rediff.com29 Aug 2017

The failure of big-budget Bollywood movies show that mega stars such as Salman Khan, Shah Rukh Khan, Hrithik Roshan, Ranbir Kapoor, Katrina Kaif and Anushka Sharma are struggling to impress the audience.

'Oppenheimer' sparks social media row over scene involving Bhagavad Gita

'Oppenheimer' sparks social media row over scene involving Bhagavad Gita

Rediff.com23 Jul 2023

Uday Mahurkar, Information Commissioner, government of India, wrote an open letter to Nolan, terming the scene a "disturbing attack on Hinduism" and appealed to the director to remove the scene worldwide.

Thugs of Hindostan super flop, but YRF will still make money!

Thugs of Hindostan super flop, but YRF will still make money!

Rediff.com17 Nov 2018

YRF may come out of the debacle fairly unscathed financially. The exhibitors and smaller distributors will take almost 75% of the hit.

The major decisions taken by the GST Council

The major decisions taken by the GST Council

Rediff.com22 Jun 2024

In order to reduce government litigations, the Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Saturday said the GST Council has fixed a monetary limit for filing appeals by the tax department before the various appellate authorities. It has recommended a monetary limit of Rs 20 lakh for GST Appellate Tribunal, Rs 1 crore for the High Court and Rs 2 crore for the Supreme Court for filing of appeals by the department before these legal forums, she said after the 53rd GST Council meeting held in New Delhi.

Airlift cements Akshay's bankable star status

Airlift cements Akshay's bankable star status

Rediff.com31 Jan 2016

Airlift may turn out to be Akshay Kumar's best-performing film, surpassing Rowdy Rathore

Why Netflix Hasn't Made An Impact in India

Why Netflix Hasn't Made An Impact in India

Rediff.com1 Feb 2022

Netflix is reminiscent of Star TV in the 1990s: Very Western in its gaze, very expensive, and clueless, notes Vanita Kohli-Khandekar.

The Challenges That Await Modi 3.0

The Challenges That Await Modi 3.0

Rediff.com22 Jul 2024

'The lack of a majority isn't the issue. He has enough in 240, especially as none of his allies can pull down his coalition.' 'That's why he's started as if this were just another, normal term. That pretence is vital for him.' 'The change for Modi 3.0 comes not from numbers, but from the new environment of contestation,' points out Shekhar Gupta.

On Kargil Vijay Diwas, Modi hails Agnipath, targets Opposition

On Kargil Vijay Diwas, Modi hails Agnipath, targets Opposition

Rediff.com26 Jul 2024

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said the Agnipath scheme is an example of necessary reforms undertaken by the Army and accused the opposition of playing politics over the recruitment process aimed at keeping the average age in armed forces young.

Bollywood's Famous Lost And Found Tales

Bollywood's Famous Lost And Found Tales

Rediff.com28 Feb 2024

From melodrama to mockery (remember Amar and Prem's phony separated-at-Kumbh Mela reunion in a gag of Andaz Apna Apna?), there are numerous instances of its presence.

Bharat, biggest opener ever for Salman

Bharat, biggest opener ever for Salman

Rediff.com7 Jun 2019

Bharat is the biggest opener of the year from Bollywood.

Sanju biggest opener of the year at Rs 347.5 million

Sanju biggest opener of the year at Rs 347.5 million

Rediff.com1 Jul 2018

It is not only the biggest opener of Ranbir Kapoor's career, it is also the highest opener among films not starring one of the Khans in the lead.

Boney Was Drawn To Sridevi More And More

Boney Was Drawn To Sridevi More And More

Rediff.com14 Aug 2023

A fascinating excerpt from Amborish Roychoudhury's book, Sridevi: The South Years.

'My Life Was In Danger'

'My Life Was In Danger'

Rediff.com22 Apr 2024

'I received many threatening calls and letters.' 'A fatwa was issued against me.'

Oppenheimer's Controversial Sex Scene To Be Removed

Oppenheimer's Controversial Sex Scene To Be Removed

Rediff.com24 Jul 2023

One of its lovemaking sequences, featuring the film's leading man Cillian Murphy and Florence Pugh, has triggered off an uproar.

'Whatever I've learned in life, I owe it to movies'

'Whatever I've learned in life, I owe it to movies'

Rediff.com23 Aug 2023

'Thanks to OTT, our work is now seen by all.' 'Every movie is getting recognition from not just India, but from all over the world.'

Judwaa scores second time around

Judwaa scores second time around

Rediff.com3 Oct 2017

Judwaa 2 has given Varun Dhawan his biggest opening day, and his biggest opening weekend.

Top 10 Moments From Oscars 2024

Top 10 Moments From Oscars 2024

Rediff.com11 Mar 2024

Love them, hate them but the Oscars have a way of sneaking up on you.

Salil Ankola plays for India again!

Salil Ankola plays for India again!

Rediff.com27 Mar 2004

Silence Please... The Dressing Room: First look!

Where you can watch Irrfan's films today

Where you can watch Irrfan's films today

Rediff.com2 May 2020

We have lost Irrfan, but his legacy lives on.

Bollywood's 1st Quarter: Hits & Flops

Bollywood's 1st Quarter: Hits & Flops

Rediff.com26 Mar 2019

'A look at the winners and losers tells us that the topic of the film is but one factor in ensuring success.'

Multiplexes's Coming Clash With OTT

Multiplexes's Coming Clash With OTT

Rediff.com12 Oct 2021

Mutliplexes want the gap between a film's release in theatres and on OTT to be doubled from 4 to 8 weeks.

Just who is Deep Sidhu of Red Fort fame?

Just who is Deep Sidhu of Red Fort fame?

Rediff.com4 Feb 2021

Most of India knows Deep Sidhu as the man who planted the Sikh religious flag on Red Fort.