News for 'Cinema'

'K Vishwanathji lived for his cinema'

'K Vishwanathji lived for his cinema'

Rediff.com4 Feb 2023

'Everything I know about acting and direction I learnt from him.'

Ashnoor's A Chulbuli Pataka

Ashnoor's A Chulbuli Pataka

Rediff.com11 Dec 2024

Ashnoor Kaur's style is a perfect mix of sweet and sassy.

'He was responsible for many firsts in Indian cinema'

'He was responsible for many firsts in Indian cinema'

Rediff.com15 Nov 2022

'Krishna garu was completely broken after the death of his son Ramesh Babu and then, Indira Devi.' 'His second wife Vijaya Nirmala was also gone.' 'I think Krishna garu had lost the will to live.'

The 'Alien' Who's Made A Tiger Film

The 'Alien' Who's Made A Tiger Film

Rediff.com22 Jan 2025

'I am fascinated by the lurking presence of the tiger.'

'You're Going To See A New Shahid'

'You're Going To See A New Shahid'

Rediff.com18 Jan 2025

'Deva gave me the chance to push myself as an actor after a long time.'

Why You Must Watch Sangam!

Why You Must Watch Sangam!

Rediff.com21 Dec 2024

Dinesh Raheja tips his hat to his favourite Raj Kapoor movie, as we continue celebrating the legend's birth centenary.

'Being A Ghost Was Very Different'

'Being A Ghost Was Very Different'

Rediff.com26 Nov 2024

'Something exciting is going to happen very soon.'

Chhaava: Why Vicky Was 'Scared'

Chhaava: Why Vicky Was 'Scared'

Rediff.com23 Jan 2025

'There are certain characters that, when you get the opportunity to play them, you feel scared, wondering if you will be able to do justice to them.' 'That fear comes from knowing how deeply sentiments and faith are attached to such roles.'

Will Pushpa 2 End 2024 On A High?

Will Pushpa 2 End 2024 On A High?

Rediff.com18 Nov 2024

With the eagerly awaited Pushpa 2: The Rule set for release in December, there's a chance the industry could match, if not surpass, the collections of 2023.

Doctors Review: Marred By Chronic Melodrama

Doctors Review: Marred By Chronic Melodrama

Rediff.com27 Dec 2024

Doctors has soap opera level of plot developments that veer off to melodrama and struggle to keep you engaged, observes Mayur Sanap.

Manjulika, Singham Come To OTT!

Manjulika, Singham Come To OTT!

Rediff.com27 Dec 2024

Manjulika, Bajirao Singham, Squid Games, it's an action-packed end to 2024 on OTT this week.

Police book Allu Arjun after woman dies at Pushpa 2 premiere

Police book Allu Arjun after woman dies at Pushpa 2 premiere

Rediff.com5 Dec 2024

A case was registered against actor Allu Arjun and others in connection with the death of a woman due to asphyxiation as crowds "jostled" at a film theatre in Hyderabad during the premiere show of the actor's latest film Pushpa 2: The Rule, the police said on Thursday.

Pushpa 2 Gets Rousing Welcome

Pushpa 2 Gets Rousing Welcome

Rediff.com5 Dec 2024

Allu Arjun's huge release, Pushpa: The Rule, has attracted fans to theatres in hordes.

Reliance, Disney merge to form Rs 70,000-cr JV

Reliance, Disney merge to form Rs 70,000-cr JV

Rediff.com14 Nov 2024

Billionaire Mukesh Ambani-led Reliance Industries has completed the merger of its media assets with the India business of global media house Walt Disney and formed a joint venture with a valuation of over Rs 70,000 crore. The JV will be one of the largest media and entertainment companies in India with a combined revenue of approximately Rs 26,000 crore and will be led by Nita Ambani as its chairperson, according to a joint statement.

Can Vijay's strategy and vision outshine other TN parties?

Can Vijay's strategy and vision outshine other TN parties?

Rediff.com27 Oct 2024

Can Vijay's strategy. vision outshine other TN parties?

Why Satya Continues To Sting And Sing

Why Satya Continues To Sting And Sing

Rediff.com19 Feb 2025

While Satya's pleasures are palpable -- among them the poetry of the coarse language, the mercifully rough-hewn texture, the oh-so-familiar underdog story -- these pleasures hit you at a completely different speed. The movie is charged with a sense of discovery, and every shot is a cornucopia of details existing independent of the main story. It's touching, notes Sreehari Nair.

'My Father Was First Entertainer I Knew'

'My Father Was First Entertainer I Knew'

Rediff.com13 Dec 2024

'He showed me how much joy there is in being the person in the middle of a party.' 'He taught me how to be confident and vulnerable at the same time.'

The Sensation Called Smita Patil

The Sensation Called Smita Patil

Rediff.com17 Oct 2024

One of India's legends Smita Patil would have been 69 today, October 17.

Bollywood Heads To Goa

Bollywood Heads To Goa

Rediff.com21 Nov 2024

The 55th International Film Festival of India kicked off in India's party venue, Goa, and the stars added to the dazzle.

Probe report blows lid off sexual harassment in Mollywood

Probe report blows lid off sexual harassment in Mollywood

Rediff.com19 Aug 2024

The much-awaited report of the Justice Hema Committee, the government-appointed panel in 2019 that studied issues faced by women in the Malayalam film industry, comprises explosive accounts of harassment, exploitation, and ill-treatment being faced by women.

No power group exists in film industry, claims Mammootty

No power group exists in film industry, claims Mammootty

Rediff.com1 Sep 2024

He said that the police were vigorously investigating the complaints of sexual harassment and abuse raised by several women, so let the agency carry on with its probe honestly.

Mysterious spray halts Pushpa 2 screening in Mumbai

Mysterious spray halts Pushpa 2 screening in Mumbai

Rediff.com6 Dec 2024

Mumbai Police are investigating an incident at Galaxy Theatre in Bandra after a disruption during the screening of the much-awaited movie, Pushpa 2: The Rule.

'Subhashji Never Shouted On The Sets'

'Subhashji Never Shouted On The Sets'

Rediff.com28 Jan 2025

'There was a kind of disagreement with Subhashji after Meri Jung and unfortunately for me, I did not get to work with him again after that.'

Yudhra Scores Low; Tumbbad Keeps Winning

Yudhra Scores Low; Tumbbad Keeps Winning

Rediff.com23 Sep 2024

It was a low weekend for Yudhra as Rs 8 crore (Rs 80 million) came in at the box office.

The First Song Ranbir Played For Raha Was...

The First Song Ranbir Played For Raha Was...

Rediff.com25 Nov 2024

'If you just listen to the lyrics, they're so simple. It's definitely a great philosophy to live life by.'

SoChay Are Married!

SoChay Are Married!

Rediff.com5 Dec 2024

The couple tied the knot in a traditional Telugu ceremony in Hyderabad.

Sky Force Review: Failed Noble Attempt

Sky Force Review: Failed Noble Attempt

Rediff.com27 Jan 2025

'I eagerly await the day when we can experience a truly great Bollywood movie rooted in pure historical facts, one that authentically showcases the essence of our armed forces for Indian audiences,' notes Air Commodore Nitin Sathe (retd).

'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.'

'Formula For Movie To Work: Create Magic'

'Formula For Movie To Work: Create Magic'

Rediff.com9 Dec 2024

'In those 2, 2.5 hours, something needs to touch you -- whether it's the action, the music, or the story. That's what makes it all unforgettable.'

'A Man From Nowhere, A Nobody, Made It'

'A Man From Nowhere, A Nobody, Made It'

Rediff.com30 Sep 2024

'I never imagined that a boy from the footpath could receive such a big honour.'

'I Would Have Remained A Secret If...'

'I Would Have Remained A Secret If...'

Rediff.com16 Dec 2024

'...Shyam had not given me the roles he did.'

Allu Arjun didn't leave theatre despite...: Police on 'Pushpa 2' stampede

Allu Arjun didn't leave theatre despite...: Police on 'Pushpa 2' stampede

Rediff.com23 Dec 2024

Amid allegations that bouncers hired by Allu Arjun pushed crowds as well as policemen when the stampede occurred at the cinema hall, the police commissioner warned that stringent action as per law would be taken if THE bouncers indeed misbehaved with the police on duty. The VIPs would be made responsible for the behaviour of the bouncers hired by them, he said.

Rohit hints at missing first Test against Australia

Rohit hints at missing first Test against Australia

Rediff.com3 Nov 2024

'Not sure whether I will be going, fingers crossed.'

The Raj & DK Line-Up You Cannot Miss

The Raj & DK Line-Up You Cannot Miss

Rediff.com6 Nov 2024

Sukanya Verma looks at their eclectic career of over two decades as their latest offering Citadel: Honey Bunny, the Indian leg of the Russo Brothers globetrotting spy universe series, drops on Amazon Prime Video on November 7.

Drowning In A Sea Of Entertainment

Drowning In A Sea Of Entertainment

Rediff.com22 Jan 2025

'There is simply too much to watch, read and absorb.' 'Just online consumption (news, entertainment, social media) in India was 2.5 hours a day in November 2024.' 'Add TV (just under 4 hours), other media, and the figure is closer to 7 to 8 hours a day for over one-third of Indians,' points out Vanita Kohli Khandekar.

Three CEOs to lead Reliance-Disney media behemoth

Three CEOs to lead Reliance-Disney media behemoth

Rediff.com15 Nov 2024

Reliance Industries Limited (RIL), Viacom18 Media (Viacom18), and The Walt Disney Company announced on Thursday that they have completed the merger of Viacom18's media and JioCinema businesses into Star India (SIPL), creating a mega joint venture valued at Rs 70,352 crore. The new entity will be guided by three chief executive officers (CEOs), "who will lead the company into a new era of ambition and disruption", according to a joint statement. Kevin Vaz will lead the entertainment division across all platforms, Kiran Mani will head the combined digital division, and Sanjog Gupta will oversee the sports operations.

Sharvari Wants You To Pinch Her!

Sharvari Wants You To Pinch Her!

Rediff.com23 Sep 2024

Film folk glammed up for the Navbharat Times newspaper's 74th anniversary celebrations at the NBT Utsav 2024 awards.

Baby John Trailer: Salman Steals Varun's Thunder

Baby John Trailer: Salman Steals Varun's Thunder

Rediff.com10 Dec 2024

Varun flying around in over-the-top stunts, showing off his dance moves, taking his shirt off and throwing dialogues in masala hero style. A padded-up star vehicle churned out for the nth time, sighs Mayur Sanap.

'I Have To Excel In Everything I Do'

'I Have To Excel In Everything I Do'

Rediff.com5 Feb 2025

'My two life mantras are prioritisation and compartmentalisation.' 'Prioritisation allows you to put one thing over the other and compartmentalisation to focus on one priority at a time.'

'Balasaheb Thackeray Never Gave Up'

'Balasaheb Thackeray Never Gave Up'

Rediff.com23 Jan 2025

'In Independent India's politics you will not find any leader of a political party who has not contested elections or not held a powerful post.' 'It was only Balasaheb who never contested elections or held a post.' On the occasion of Balasaheb Thackeray's 99th birth anniversary, close aide Subhash Desai recalls vignettes about the Shiv Sena founder.