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Here's what to WATCH on OTT

Here's what to WATCH on OTT

Rediff.com3 Feb 2021

The OTT menu is looking hot as ever with brand new offerings. Sukanya Verma tells you what you can catch this week.

Thank you for all the stories, Mr Dickens!

Thank you for all the stories, Mr Dickens!

Rediff.com7 Feb 2012

Folks, pick up a Charles Dickens' classic today. What better way to wish the Great Man on his 200th Birthday!

Haseen Dillruba review

Haseen Dillruba review

Rediff.com2 Jul 2021

A messy love story, a tale of infidelity, a jab on sexism, a whodunit -- Haseen Dillruba wildly oscillates between diabolical provocations and unrealistic sentiment, notes Sukanya Verma.

10 Women We Love

10 Women We Love

Rediff.com8 Mar 2021

Sukanya Verma lists her favourite women on Women's Day.

10 Songs that DEFINE Rekha

10 Songs that DEFINE Rekha

Rediff.com10 Oct 2019

On her 65th birthday, Sukanya Verma looks at the diva's 10 definitive songs.

20 years of Pretty Woman

20 years of Pretty Woman

Rediff.com11 Feb 2010

The Richard Gere-Julia Roberts classic shows no signs of ageing.

Feels Like Ishq review

Feels Like Ishq review

Rediff.com23 Jul 2021

At the end of the six short stories, Feels Like Ishq is uneven yet watchable, feels Sukanya Verma.

10 OTT Shows to Watch This Week

10 OTT Shows to Watch This Week

Rediff.com15 Dec 2020

Radhika Apte's espionage skills, a quartet of romances in Visakhapatnam and a whole lot of other adventures and thrills, there's tons of action to catch on OTT this week.

Why Shikha Sharma should lead Axis Bank

Why Shikha Sharma should lead Axis Bank

Rediff.com24 Apr 2009

Shikha Sharma's contentious appointment as CEO of Axis Bank doesn't detract from her sound reputation in the financial world.

Shhh! Deepika reveals secrets about her married life

Shhh! Deepika reveals secrets about her married life

Rediff.com8 Nov 2019

Deepika Padukone is a retro queen on the digital cover of Harper's Bazaar USA.

PIX: Sonakshi, Katrina's SASSY pantsuit fashion

PIX: Sonakshi, Katrina's SASSY pantsuit fashion

Rediff.com24 Jun 2019

Sukanya Verma takes us inside the Instagram pages of movie stars.

John Abraham rocks the ramp for Rocky S

John Abraham rocks the ramp for Rocky S

Rediff.com20 Sep 2009

Celebrated designer Rocky S brought Day Three of the LFW to an opulent close with a great mix of old world charm, the gothic punk look and Bollywood heavyweight John Abraham. Don't miss it!

The Stylists behind Vidya Balan's Looks

The Stylists behind Vidya Balan's Looks

Rediff.com15 Jun 2021

Celebrity stylists Pranay and Shounak open up about dressing up Vidya and other celebs.

Was Deepika's wedding look inspired by Kangana?

Was Deepika's wedding look inspired by Kangana?

Rediff.com22 Nov 2018

Deepika Padukone just wore another bridal look and all we can say is WOW!

A celebration of the versatile ikat

A celebration of the versatile ikat

Rediff.com3 Jun 2018

One of the first things to strike one about Cinnamon, a 19-year-old designer boutique hub, is its architecture and feel.

EXCLUSIVE! The Secret Of Modi's Success

EXCLUSIVE! The Secret Of Modi's Success

Rediff.com2 Aug 2022

'In the course of my interactions with him, Modi insisted that he does not believe charisma alone can sustain people's trust for long.' 'That is why Modi consistently refers to Mahatma Gandhi to contextualise his politics.' 'He believes in taking his ideas to the masses and getting their acceptance as an index of approval.'
A revealing excerpt from Ajay Singh's The Architect of the New BJP: How Narendra Modi Transformed the Party.

15 songs you MUST LISTEN to

15 songs you MUST LISTEN to

Rediff.com21 Apr 2020

Instead of wasting your breath on badly recycled versions of beloved classics, listen to Sukanya Verma's pick of 15 under-rated Bollywood numbers.

The Many Faces of a Sanjay Leela Bhansali Heroine

The Many Faces of a Sanjay Leela Bhansali Heroine

Rediff.com24 Feb 2022

Gentle, fiery, magnanimous or disadvantaged, there are many faces of the Bhansali heroine. Sukanya Verma looks at every single one.

Priyanka Chopra is one sexy biker babe!

Priyanka Chopra is one sexy biker babe!

Rediff.com12 Jan 2018

Try not to fall in love with Priyanka Chopra's sexy biker look!

'Magic Of Cinema Is Still There, But...'

'Magic Of Cinema Is Still There, But...'

Rediff.com15 Aug 2022

'The young generation doesn't want to work with old hats like me.' 'They don't understand that we are brighter and wiser because of our experience.' 'We can take them on the right path, but they should keep their ears open.'

'I am getting beaten up a lot'

'I am getting beaten up a lot'

Rediff.com16 Dec 2021

'I have never played a character like that before -- very non-glamourous and hard-hitting.'

Srividya: A versatile artist

Srividya: A versatile artist

Rediff.com20 Oct 2006

The 53-year-old actress, born in Chennai as daughter of top-notch classical singer M L Vasanthakumari, had acted in over 300 films and several television serials, most of them in Malayalam.

Drooling at Tiffany's

Drooling at Tiffany's

Rediff.com21 Feb 2020

The Chanakya, a plush mall in central Delhi, is the city's latest magnet for luxury-lovers. Oozing with opulence, it is now also home to one of America's oldest luxury brands, one that helped make New York's Fifth Avenue an iconic thoroughfare. Tiffany and Co, the American jewellery giant that has been around since 1837, made its India debut here.

Top 20 Scenes From Yash Chopra's Movies

Top 20 Scenes From Yash Chopra's Movies

Rediff.com27 Sep 2022

On his 90th birth anniversary, Sukanya Verma lists 20 of her favourite scenes that reiterate his extraordinary grasp on the language of cinema and connect with the viewer.

'End of an era': Political leaders condole Dilip Kumar's demise

'End of an era': Political leaders condole Dilip Kumar's demise

Rediff.com7 Jul 2021

President Kovind offered his condolences to Kumar's family and said his demise marks the end of an era of Indian cinema.

StyleDiaries: This model is a SEXY stunner in black

StyleDiaries: This model is a SEXY stunner in black

Rediff.com1 Sep 2017

The good, bad and ugly looks from the celebrity circus.

Laila Majnu: Old wine in new bottle

Laila Majnu: Old wine in new bottle

Rediff.com7 Sep 2018

Instead of a puppy love story treatment, Laila Majnu could have been handled as a mature love story, feels Sneha Chakrabarti.

The Ultimate Lata Mangeshkar Playlist

The Ultimate Lata Mangeshkar Playlist

Rediff.com6 Feb 2022

Sukanya Verma presents a playlist of 100 Lata Mangeshkar songs from different decades of Hindi films -- songs that make me sing, smile, sob and sigh.

The BEST OTT SHOWS of 2021

The BEST OTT SHOWS of 2021

Rediff.com30 Dec 2021

From South Korean treats to internationally acclaimed series to home-grown delights, here are Sukanya Verma's favourite OTT shows of 2021.

Will Smith stands out in I, Robot

Will Smith stands out in I, Robot

Rediff.com16 Jul 2004

10 amazing Amrita Singh movies

10 amazing Amrita Singh movies

Rediff.com9 Feb 2018

An unusual actress turns 60.

Raghuvir Yadav: Masterful Actor For All Seasons

Raghuvir Yadav: Masterful Actor For All Seasons

Rediff.com26 Jun 2020

On his birthday on June 25, Sukanya Verma celebrates some of Raghuvir Yadav's best roles on big screen and small.

PICS: Sush, Disha, Amrya turn up the heat

PICS: Sush, Disha, Amrya turn up the heat

Rediff.com6 Feb 2017

Sushmita's royal purple gown, Disha Patani's ink blue lehenga and more!

Step inside Bollywood's BEAUTIFUL HOMES

Step inside Bollywood's BEAUTIFUL HOMES

Rediff.com16 Jun 2020

Sukanya Verma takes us inside 10 of her all-time favourite movie homes.

'You'll have to ask Swara about the kiss'

'You'll have to ask Swara about the kiss'

Rediff.com7 Dec 2020

'I think we can agree she was the lucky one there?'

City of Dreams 2 review

City of Dreams 2 review

Rediff.com8 Aug 2021

The second season of City Of Dreams has more pulp, hardly any juice, feels Sreehari Nair.

'I am back in action!'

'I am back in action!'

Rediff.com11 Feb 2016

'I have been singing from childhood. I am a trained Hindustani-classical singer. I graduated in music as well.' After charming the audience with her acting chops, Pari is now going to woo them with her vocal skills!