News for 'Comical'

Yudhra Review: When Style Meets Stereotype

Yudhra Review: When Style Meets Stereotype

Rediff.com20 Sep 2024

There are so many loopholes in this lazily scribbled plot, it could be a different movie and still as crummy, observes Sukanya Verma.

IPL 2024: Meet Mumbai Indians' new 'Malinga'

IPL 2024: Meet Mumbai Indians' new 'Malinga'

Rediff.com17 Mar 2024

Ishan Kishan left everyone in splits with his comical impersonation of Mumbai Indians' bowling coach Lasith Malinga.

14 pictures from Mumbai's Comic-Con will make your weekend!

14 pictures from Mumbai's Comic-Con will make your weekend!

Rediff.com19 Dec 2014

Crazy and silly to downright awesome -- these women and men went through considerable efforts to stand out in the crowd.

Khel Khel Mein Review: Game Of Phones

Khel Khel Mein Review: Game Of Phones

Rediff.com15 Aug 2024

The chemistry between the motley bunch of actors works in fits and starts but Akshay Kumar's gift of the gab, Taapsee's bumbling comedienne and Fardeen Khan's dry wit come out tops, notes Sukanya Verma.

Now, a comic book for communal harmony

Now, a comic book for communal harmony

Rediff.com11 Mar 2011

In an attempt to effectively educate the masses about the complexities of communalism, a new graphical account addresses this age-old sensitive issue. Communalism Explained! A Graphic Account, penned by Professor Ram Puniyani along with founder of World Comics India, Sharad Sharma, seeks to break the stereotypical image of the minority community.

CTRL Review: Masterful Thriller

CTRL Review: Masterful Thriller

Rediff.com4 Oct 2024

Sukanya Verma recommends watching CTRL on a computer for an eerie, immersive, real-time experience.

Tamannaah's Baahubali Dream

Tamannaah's Baahubali Dream

Rediff.com10 Jul 2024

It's been nine years since magnum opus Baahubali: The Beginning hit the screen, and Tamannaah Bhatia goes down memory lane.

Now, Watch Munjya At Home

Now, Watch Munjya At Home

Rediff.com30 Aug 2024

Enchanted rings, talking teddy bears and arranged marriages of the phony kind, hijack horror and more on OTT this week.

Now, Mithunda's got his own comic!

Now, Mithunda's got his own comic!

Rediff.com3 Jun 2008

Writer Saurav Mohapatra channels his inner Manmohan Desai, tosses in a dash of Mad Magazine, and emerges with a comic that is likely to have Farah Khan chuckling awhile.

Chandu Champion Review: Crowd Pleasing Melodrama

Chandu Champion Review: Crowd Pleasing Melodrama

Rediff.com14 Jun 2024

Chandu Champion is Kartik Aaryan's most ambitious work so far and the actor's muscular gusto is undeniable. There's visible fire in the man's belly but not enough soul, observes Sukanya Verma.

Aattam: The Play Wins Top National Award

Aattam: The Play Wins Top National Award

Rediff.com16 Aug 2024

Sooraj R Barjatya was judged Best Director for the Hindi movie Uunchai at the National Film Awards.

Rautu Ka Raaz Review: Dull Whodunit

Rautu Ka Raaz Review: Dull Whodunit

Rediff.com28 Jun 2024

Rautu Ka Raaz is a dragged-out slow burner of a film that just fails to ignite, sighs Mayur Sanap.

Dhoni's Night Out With Sania Mirza, Robin Uthappa

Dhoni's Night Out With Sania Mirza, Robin Uthappa

Rediff.com29 Dec 2023

Chennai Super Kings Captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni enjoyed a delightful evening with his wife Sakshi at former CSK team-mate Robin Uthappa's Dubai residence.

New Force Gurkha Conquers The Rough And Tough

New Force Gurkha Conquers The Rough And Tough

Rediff.com13 Aug 2024

This, my friends, is the ultimate off-road champion, gloats Rajesh Karkera/Rediff.com.

Berlin Review: Don't Miss It!

Berlin Review: Don't Miss It!

Rediff.com13 Sep 2024

Make time for this one, you will be in for a pleasant surprise like I was, endorses Mayur Sanap.

Mithun: The Outsider We Love To Watch

Mithun: The Outsider We Love To Watch

Rediff.com8 Oct 2024

Mithun Chakraborty started from scratch in bit roles and had no Godfather backing him. Yet, remarkably, his career now straddles six decades and he continues to win acclaim, observes Dinesh Raheja.

Emily in Paris Season 4 Part 1 Review: No Dull Moments Here!

Emily in Paris Season 4 Part 1 Review: No Dull Moments Here!

Rediff.com16 Aug 2024

Emily In Paris Season 4 offers more drama, high fashion, scandal and chaos to keep you entertained, observes Divya Nair.

'Time For Sardar Actors To Play Leads'

'Time For Sardar Actors To Play Leads'

Rediff.com24 Jul 2024

'My mom used to tell me that I should accept films where they would not make fun of me or my religion.' 'It's a conscious decision to stay away from such films.'

Comic Kunal Kamra's Gurgram shows cancelled after VHP, Bajrang Dal threat

Comic Kunal Kamra's Gurgram shows cancelled after VHP, Bajrang Dal threat

Rediff.com9 Sep 2022

The members of the Hindu right wing bodies said if the show is not cancelled, they will hold a protest against it.

'Teesri baar toh haare hain par mausi ji...': Modi invokes Sholay to mock Cong

'Teesri baar toh haare hain par mausi ji...': Modi invokes Sholay to mock Cong

Rediff.com2 Jul 2024

In a scathing attack on the Congress in his address in the Lok Sabha, Modi also called it parjeevi (parasitic) party and claimed that it ate into the votes of its allies.

Maharaja Review: Chilling

Maharaja Review: Chilling

Rediff.com15 Jun 2024

Maharaja is an audacious attempt that breaks down the tropes of a crime film with a brilliant Vijay Sethupathi in the lead, notes Arjun Menon.

Kamal Haasan@70: What Makes Him Ulaga Nayagan

Kamal Haasan@70: What Makes Him Ulaga Nayagan

Rediff.com6 Nov 2024

'With passage of time, Kamal did move away from the humdrum of commercial cinema, using it only as a peg to launch a new concept or new technology, as no other actor/film-maker has done in Indian cinema.' N Sathiya Moorthy assesses the career and politics of movie legend Kamal Haasan on his 70th brthday.

Phir Aayi Hasseen Dillruba Review: Love, Lies And Crocodiles

Phir Aayi Hasseen Dillruba Review: Love, Lies And Crocodiles

Rediff.com9 Aug 2024

Taapsee, Vikrant, Sunny are a fine fit on their own as well as around each other and prove themselves to be well equipped to survive the air of double dealing. What's missing is sizzle, feels Sukanya Verma..

The Maggie Smith I Knew

The Maggie Smith I Knew

Rediff.com7 Oct 2024

'Maggie was very reserved and private. Nobody would dare to ask Maggie personal questions.' 'She was not that kind of person. She didn't share and would not want you to share either!'

Despicable Me 4 Review: An 8-year-old Reviews

Despicable Me 4 Review: An 8-year-old Reviews

Rediff.com5 Jul 2024

This movie is perfect for all ages. Avan Verma gives his thumbs up.

Stree 2 Review: Monster On The Money!

Stree 2 Review: Monster On The Money!

Rediff.com15 Aug 2024

Original's goodwill, natural bonhomie amongst the actors and wild card entries, Stree 2's spirited return sure has its high points, notes Sukanya Verma.

Kakuda Review: Neither Scary Nor Funny

Kakuda Review: Neither Scary Nor Funny

Rediff.com11 Jul 2024

Since Kakuda is made for OTT, the film might find its audience of horror fans but it is not particularly scary, and not the least bit funny, observes Deepa Gahlot.

'Khatam kar jaldi': Sarfaraz sledges Bashir

'Khatam kar jaldi': Sarfaraz sledges Bashir

Rediff.com10 Mar 2024

Sarfaraz Khan's lighthearted sledging provided fans with a delightful moment

Review: Onbadhula Guru is a collection of comic scenes

Review: Onbadhula Guru is a collection of comic scenes

Rediff.com8 Mar 2013

The movie just seems to move from one comic scene to another without any thought to the storyline.

The Archies Review: Return To Innocence

The Archies Review: Return To Innocence

Rediff.com7 Dec 2023

The Archies is an evergreen thought passed on from generation to generation. But Sukanya Verma wishes it had some of the comic's tee-hee humour and hyuk hyuk too.

Why Movies Get Into Trouble...

Why Movies Get Into Trouble...

Rediff.com19 Sep 2024

They try to hide behind the smokescreen that these are works of fiction inspired by real events. So, you can pick and choose from facts and fictionalise to push the right triggers with your audience or appease the powers that be, observes Shekhar Gupta.

All About The Kalki Sequel

All About The Kalki Sequel

Rediff.com5 Jul 2024

'We shot about 20 or 30 days, I'd say at best 20 per cent. The big stuff is remaining.'

Who is the best comic actor today?

Who is the best comic actor today?

Rediff.com6 Jul 2006

Have your say!

Kalpana Chawla comic flies off the shelves

Kalpana Chawla comic flies off the shelves

Rediff.com17 Oct 2005

The demand has prompted the publishers to start a second printing.

Review: This Dukaan Delivers Only Baloney!

Review: This Dukaan Delivers Only Baloney!

Rediff.com5 Apr 2024

Its callous perspective and comical treatment of a sensitive matter makes a complete hash of things, asserts Sukanya Verma.

Must Watch: Stories From Around The World

Must Watch: Stories From Around The World

Rediff.com1 Oct 2024

Aseem Chhabra's Top 10 Films/ Series from TIFF 2024 includes films that he watched for the first time in Toronto. The films were impressive due to their rigor, passion, unique storytelling style and sometimes exploring the vulnerable sides of big name stars.

JLo Or Kareena? Who Will You Watch On OTT?

JLo Or Kareena? Who Will You Watch On OTT?

Rediff.com24 May 2024

Flight attendants, football coaches, renegade robots, underwater superheroes, it's all there on OTT this week.

Prabhas-Rana Daggubati Get A Taste Of Hollywood

Prabhas-Rana Daggubati Get A Taste Of Hollywood

Rediff.com19 Jul 2023

As Project K gets ready for its launch at the San Diego Comic Con, its lead star Prabhas has arrived in the US.

Modi to lead International Yoga Day celebrations from Srinagar

Modi to lead International Yoga Day celebrations from Srinagar

Rediff.com18 Jun 2024

The United Nations General Assembly, heeding to a call by Prime Minister Modi, had made a declaration in December 2014 to observe June 21 every year as IDY.

Meet Mr And Mrs of Bollywood

Meet Mr And Mrs of Bollywood

Rediff.com23 May 2024

Like Mr And Mrs Mahi, which captures the triumph of spirit of a husband and wife, there are quite a few instances of directors opting for a Mr and Mrs brand of title to describe the essence of their story.