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'Baahubali 2 is better than the first because there is more drama'

'Baahubali 2 is better than the first because there is more drama'

Rediff.com21 Jun 2016

'There will not be another Baahubali in this country.' Rana Daggubati gives us a sneak peek into the much-awaited sequel.

Zubin Mehta's concert enthralls Kashmir

Zubin Mehta's concert enthralls Kashmir

Rediff.com7 Sep 2013

Soulful strains of some of the most popular and best known western classical music compositions reverberated in the majestic backdrop of Zabarwan Hills when Zubin Mehta, world famous conductor, performed before a mesmerised audience in the Shalimar Gardens on the banks of Dal Lake in Srinagar on Saturday evening.

Aligarh was not necessarily meant to be a political film

Aligarh was not necessarily meant to be a political film

Rediff.com15 Feb 2016

'I believe politics was imposed on it by the censor board, when it gave the film's trailer an A certificate, hoping to deny children, teenagers the opportunity to watch it during prime time television shows,' says Aseem Chhabra.

'I don't make boring films'

'I don't make boring films'

Rediff.com7 Sep 2017

'End of the day, my thing is, entertainment, entertainment, entertainment.'

How Mohammed Rafi regained his confidence

How Mohammed Rafi regained his confidence

Rediff.com24 Dec 2017

The incomparable Mohammed Rafi would have turned 93 today, December 24. Raju Bharatan salutes the legend.

Remembering Bollywood's big supporter

Remembering Bollywood's big supporter

Rediff.com30 Apr 2015

'Richard Corliss started loving Bollywood late in his career, but he gave everything he had in his power as a critic to promote India's Hindi cinema.'

#GetTrendy: 12 looks you'll want to wear NOW!

#GetTrendy: 12 looks you'll want to wear NOW!

Rediff.com1 Sep 2016

Become an icon of culture and style with these beautiful fashion trends.

Zubin on Kashmir: 'Let healing start with the music's first note'

Zubin on Kashmir: 'Let healing start with the music's first note'

Rediff.com8 Sep 2013

Expressing happiness over the turnout at his concert in Srinagar's Shalimar Bagh, renowned music conductor Zubin Mehta said performing in Kashmir was a dream come true for him. The Mumbai-born music conductor and German Ambassador Michael Steiner, who organised the concert, spoke to CNN-IBN over what motivated them to come to Kashmir.

The Dileep Saga: It's only the interval, folks!

The Dileep Saga: It's only the interval, folks!

Rediff.com20 Jul 2017

Like many such cases, this case too would have remained under wraps had the survivor not exposed the villains and the crime they had commited.

20 Things We Still LOVE about Friends!

20 Things We Still LOVE about Friends!

Rediff.com22 Sep 2014

We revisit some iconic moments of the the much-loved television series as it celebrates its 20th anniversary.

Bollywood's YUMMIEST foodie moments!

Bollywood's YUMMIEST foodie moments!

Rediff.com4 Oct 2017

For the love of films... and larger-than-life food!

Super Filmi Week: Judwaa 2, Padmavati and Spyder!

Super Filmi Week: Judwaa 2, Padmavati and Spyder!

Rediff.com4 Oct 2017

Prepping for Sanjay Leela Bhansali's Padmavati, remembering Rajesh Khanna and Raaj Kumar's exclusive tramp club and picking Ranbir Kapoor's best performance in my Super Filmi Week.

K Balachander's finest films

K Balachander's finest films

Rediff.com24 Dec 2014

Hailed as one of the finest filmmakers of his time, K Balachander, who passed into the ages on December 23, has left behind a rich legacy of hard-hitting films, some of which have been routinely credited with redefining Tamil cinema.

Why Kishore Kumar refused to sing Khaike Paan Banarasiwala

Why Kishore Kumar refused to sing Khaike Paan Banarasiwala

Rediff.com12 Jul 2017

'Khaike Paan Banarasiwala doesn't sound like a Hindi song,' Kishore Kumar said. 'I don't think I can sing this song.' We pleaded with him. Finally, he relented on one condition...

Does Bhansali glorify jauhar?

Does Bhansali glorify jauhar?

Rediff.com30 Jan 2018

'I am angry because this ever happened.' 'I am sad because it's painful to think what they must be going through.' 'I am glad we've fought hard to break through such cruel tradition.' 'But it burns my blood to think we're still holding on to regressive culture that is stemmed from preserving this so-called honour,' says Sukanya Verma.

'Wish you all a very Happy Dhanteras!'

'Wish you all a very Happy Dhanteras!'

Rediff.com21 Oct 2014

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

She was the 'Grandmaster of Science Fiction'!

She was the 'Grandmaster of Science Fiction'!

Rediff.com24 Jan 2018

1929-2018: The life and legacy of Ursula K Le Guin in her own words.

'More transgenders should join the media, attitudes must change'

'More transgenders should join the media, attitudes must change'

Rediff.com8 Oct 2014

A Coimbatore-based transgender has become a trailblazer for her community becoming the first TV transgender news anchor when she went 'live' on Independence day on a private Tamil satellite channel in Tamil Nadu.

A prince who walked on the wild side

A prince who walked on the wild side

Rediff.com25 Aug 2017

'A Life With Wildlife is a must for all who are concerned about how a billion Indians will coexist with over 500 mammals and 1,300 birds, not to mention 25,000 flowering plant species in the new century,' says Mahesh Rangarajan.

Riding Retro in Delhi

Riding Retro in Delhi

Rediff.com7 Jan 2015

Two of Triumph's most iconic motorcycles, the Thruxton and the Bonneville T100, represent a blend of style and practicality. Arup Das takes them for a spin in the national capital

Review: The Nice Guys is the funniest film in ages

Review: The Nice Guys is the funniest film in ages

Rediff.com3 Jun 2016

The circuitous plot spins around the narrative like a yoyo gone berserk, keeping things tight but loopy, writes Raja Sen.

When a gora produced a Bollywood movie

When a gora produced a Bollywood movie

Rediff.com25 Jan 2019

'The first time we actually got to meet a Bollywood star, it was Salman Khan.' 'We met him at his farm house.' 'For Pia, an actor is just an actor. There is no such thing as a star in her world, and that may or may not go down well with some people.'

He liked to play his shots, whether on 0 or 99

He liked to play his shots, whether on 0 or 99

Rediff.com12 Feb 2015

'Ravi Shastri told me he would go miles, and pay, to enjoy Vishy make 20 than to watch someone scoring an inelegant, laborious, 200.'

VOTE for the BEST Bollywood lawyer!

VOTE for the BEST Bollywood lawyer!

Rediff.com7 Feb 2017

Before Akshay Kumar takes centrestage in the courtroom this Friday, here's looking at filmi lawyers before him.

'Girls are curious about my sexual orientation'

'Girls are curious about my sexual orientation'

Rediff.com5 Dec 2014

India's first male ballet dancer began learning the dance form at the advanced age of 19. Eleven years later, his passion for ballet continues to shine brightly.

Arpita-Ayush, Rani-Aditya: Grand Bollywood weddings of 2014

Arpita-Ayush, Rani-Aditya: Grand Bollywood weddings of 2014

Rediff.com23 Dec 2014

Showbiz shaadis that made headlines in 2014.

What to say and when to shut up: Lessons from an Oscar winner!

What to say and when to shut up: Lessons from an Oscar winner!

Rediff.com23 Dec 2014

Lupita Nyong'o's speech at the 2014 Academy Awards is a classic example of a brilliant speech says Rakesh Godhwani, author of What to Say and When to Shut Up!

The starry-eyed romance of Sridevi's Chandni

The starry-eyed romance of Sridevi's Chandni

Rediff.com3 Aug 2016

In our special series revisiting great Hindi film classics, Sukanya Verma looks back at Rishi Kapoor-Sridevi-Vinod Khanna starrer Chandni.

'My destiny was to write about the game'

'My destiny was to write about the game'

Rediff.com16 Aug 2017

'That has always been my ambition -- to take the reader behind the scenes, to the places he was not allowed to visit, but which I had the privilege of entering.' Haresh Pandya remembers Ted Corbett, sports journalist extraordinaire, who passed into the ages on August 9.

Dharamsala Test: Debutant Kuldeep shines, Smith hits ton on Day 1

Dharamsala Test: Debutant Kuldeep shines, Smith hits ton on Day 1

Rediff.com25 Mar 2017

The 22-year-old Kuldeep, who replaced injured skipper Viart Kohli, returned figures of four for 68 in 23 overs after Australia decided to bat and made a resounding start.

Review: The Raid 2 is too gory to stomach

Review: The Raid 2 is too gory to stomach

Rediff.com30 May 2014

The Raid 2 is dominated by a lot of unnecessary violence, says Paloma Sharma.

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