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World Cup: Sri Lanka hand England crushing defeat

World Cup: Sri Lanka hand England crushing defeat

Rediff.com26 Oct 2023

IMAGES from the World Cup match between England and Sri Lanka, at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru, on Thursday.

Your OTT Menu: Weddings. Superheroes. Alia Bhatt

Your OTT Menu: Weddings. Superheroes. Alia Bhatt

Rediff.com5 Aug 2022

Alia Bhatt, animated treats, action masala and comic book adaptations, OTT is quite the goodie bag this week.

No, Friends is Not The Best Sitcom Ever!

No, Friends is Not The Best Sitcom Ever!

Rediff.com14 Jul 2023

'The pride of the devoted Seinfeld fan is that he happens to love a show that doesn't take his love for granted, so that even on repeat viewings he is never really sure what directions an episode might take,' observes Sreehari Nair.

Vaalvi review: Wildly Entertaining

Vaalvi review: Wildly Entertaining

Rediff.com27 Jan 2023

Vaalvi is likely to become a cult film, appreciated by those with a warped sense of humour, predicts Mayur Sanap.

Don't Waste Your Onam On King Of Kotha

Don't Waste Your Onam On King Of Kotha

Rediff.com25 Aug 2023

Dulquer may be good looking but how long can you watch him with a cigarette in his mouth, giving that deadpan expression, wonders Divya Nair.

Kareena's Best Performance? VOTE!

Kareena's Best Performance? VOTE!

Rediff.com21 Sep 2023

Juggling marriage, motherhood and movies -- all in a day's work -- Kareena loves her job and hopes she'll never retire. So do we, as the actress turns 43 on September 21.

Remembering Dhoom Director Sanjay Gadhvi

Remembering Dhoom Director Sanjay Gadhvi

Rediff.com20 Nov 2023

Sanjay Gadhvi once revealed to Subhash K Jha that he never wanted to make Dhoom.

Guns And Gulaabs Review

Guns And Gulaabs Review

Rediff.com18 Aug 2023

Rajkummar Rao and Adarsh Gourav get into the nutty mode easily and carry off the dark comedy without overacting, while Dulquer Salmaan looks bored, observes Deepa Gahlot.

Review: Sam Bahadur: The Amar Chitra Katha Version

Review: Sam Bahadur: The Amar Chitra Katha Version

Rediff.com1 Dec 2023

Sam Bahadur is a mechanical summary of his life, ticking off one chapter after another without bothering to pause or ponder over their significance and influences, observes Sukanya Verma.

Amitabh's grandson to play Indian Archie

Amitabh's grandson to play Indian Archie

Rediff.com11 Nov 2021

Agastya Nanda, Khushi Kapoor and Suhana Khan in Zoya Akhtar's take on the Archie comics.

The Memorable Chapters of Satish Kaushik's Career

The Memorable Chapters of Satish Kaushik's Career

Rediff.com10 Mar 2023

The news of his passing is sad and sudden but the body of work he leaves behind will neither fade nor be forgotten.

800 Review: Watch Out For The Spin

800 Review: Watch Out For The Spin

Rediff.com6 Oct 2023

800 gets so lost in celebrating its grand subject that it forgets something pretty elementary: Cricket is a team sport!, notes Sreehari Nair.

Now, Sholay games, comics!

Now, Sholay games, comics!

Rediff.com24 Sep 2004

Trial Period Review: Terribly Outdated

Trial Period Review: Terribly Outdated

Rediff.com21 Jul 2023

If Trial Period was not such a slight piece of film-making, it would have some problematic messaging, observes Deepa Gahlot.

COMING UP In June: Your OTT Menu

COMING UP In June: Your OTT Menu

Rediff.com1 Jun 2023

Things are heating up in the OTT space this June, especially with Jio Cinema going full throttle with their release plans.

After his shows get cancelled, Kunal Kamra dares VHP to denounce Godse

After his shows get cancelled, Kunal Kamra dares VHP to denounce Godse

Rediff.com11 Sep 2022

Days after his shows at a Gurugram bar were called off following threats by right-wing organisations, stand-up comic Kunal Kamra on Sunday wrote an open letter to the Vishva Hindu Parishad (VHP), challenging it to condemn Mahatma Gandhi's assassin Nathuram Godse.

'The hardest thing about acting is...'

'The hardest thing about acting is...'

Rediff.com23 Mar 2023

'Kriti tells me to be candid and real, just the way I am at home. I've applied that in my first film just to take that nervousness out of me.'

Jogira Sara Ra Ra Review: UNFUNNY!

Jogira Sara Ra Ra Review: UNFUNNY!

Rediff.com26 May 2023

Nawazuddin Siddiqui is not romcom material, notes Deepa Gahlot.

Barbie Review: Of Pluck, Pinkness And Patriarchy Bashing

Barbie Review: Of Pluck, Pinkness And Patriarchy Bashing

Rediff.com21 Jul 2023

Delving into deeper topics, fleshing out a timely satire, rooting for womanhood while being full of beans, dance, music, charm and comedy, Greta Gerwig's creativity knows no bounds, raves Sukanya Verma.

Tu Jhoothi Main Makkar Trailer: Ranbir Rocks. Shraddha Sizzles.

Tu Jhoothi Main Makkar Trailer: Ranbir Rocks. Shraddha Sizzles.

Rediff.com24 Jan 2023

Ranbir and Shraddha's playful chemistry is to watch out for in Luv Rajan's rom-com, predicts Namrata Thakker.

How BIG Is Anime In India?

How BIG Is Anime In India?

Rediff.com30 Aug 2023

'Our research shows that 60 per cent of the growth and interest in anime will come from India for the next few years.'

How Do Star Kids Compare With Stars?

How Do Star Kids Compare With Stars?

Rediff.com23 Nov 2023

With an endless number of star kid debuts in the offing, we thought of looking at how this decade's brigade compares to their mums, dads, uncles or siblings.

'Manorama could be funny and she could be evil'

'Manorama could be funny and she could be evil'

Rediff.com15 Feb 2023

'She was a meme even before memes were invented.'

'Ardh Satya wasn't conceived to showcase Om's talent'

'Ardh Satya wasn't conceived to showcase Om's talent'

Rediff.com20 Dec 2023

'The ending Vijay Tendulkar had written was different.' 'According to him, the film ended with Anant Welankar's suicide.' 'I felt such an ending would be too nihilistic.' 'Bahut zyada defeatist ho jaata.'

PIX! Liverpool clinch record-breaking win over Manchester United

PIX! Liverpool clinch record-breaking win over Manchester United

Rediff.com6 Mar 2023

Liverpool hammered seven past Manchester United to keep their top-four bid alive in the Premier League.

All That Breathes, Pathaan On OTT

All That Breathes, Pathaan On OTT

Rediff.com24 Mar 2023

Shah Rukh Khan's box-office juggernaut and other specials on the OTT menu this week.

So Much To Watch On OTT This Week!

So Much To Watch On OTT This Week!

Rediff.com7 Jul 2023

Thriller, horror, feel-good, rom-com, action, vendetta, biopics -- you name it, you got it on OTT this week.

Comedian Raju Srivastav Passes Away

Comedian Raju Srivastav Passes Away

Rediff.com21 Sep 2022

He was admitted to AIIMS Delhi on August 10; the comedian had collapsed after experiencing chest pain while working out at the gym.

'I am happy being a comedian'

'I am happy being a comedian'

Rediff.com19 Jul 2022

'There is no agenda when I do stand-up.' 'I am a professional comedian and have tickets for my show, so every penny should be worth it.'

Ghoomer Review: Winner With A Lot Of Heart

Ghoomer Review: Winner With A Lot Of Heart

Rediff.com18 Aug 2023

Ghoomer is an efficient crowd-pleaser that puts a lump in the throat, a tear in the eyes, and a smile on the face, all at the same time, applauds Mayur Sanap.

Fact-checking unit on hold till July 10, court's say final, says govt

Fact-checking unit on hold till July 10, court's say final, says govt

Rediff.com7 Jun 2023

The Centre on Wednesday told the Bombay high court it was extending till July 10 its earlier statement that it won't notify its fact-checking unit to identify fake news against the government on social media, even as two new petitions were filed challenging the recently amended IT Rules.

Superheroes Take Over New York

Superheroes Take Over New York

Rediff.com14 Oct 2021

Yet another incredible edition of the New York Comic Convention.

Cirkus Trailer: Deepika Steals The Show!

Cirkus Trailer: Deepika Steals The Show!

Rediff.com2 Dec 2022

Seeing Deepika and Ranveer dance together with a lot of energy and enthusiasm is definitely the USP of the trailer, observes Namrata Thakker.

Raksha Bandhan Trailer: It's an Akshay Kumar Show

Raksha Bandhan Trailer: It's an Akshay Kumar Show

Rediff.com22 Jun 2022

After two flops, Akshay Kumar is hungry for success. And Raksha Bandhan might just give it to him, says Namrata Thakker.

Rani Wins Over The Box Office Once Again

Rani Wins Over The Box Office Once Again

Rediff.com20 Mar 2023

In the industry for over 25 years, it's good to see how Rani Mukerji is continuing to spearhead films as the lead and still bringing in audiences.

Neeyat Review: It's Not Boring But...

Neeyat Review: It's Not Boring But...

Rediff.com7 Jul 2023

Neeyat is not only sluggish, it also creates zero interest in the characters. It could, perhaps, be watched on OTT, where it is inevitably headed, feels Deepa Gahlot.

Bad Boy Review: Outdated!

Bad Boy Review: Outdated!

Rediff.com28 Apr 2023

A movie like Bad Boy being made in 2023 would have been just as unwatchable no matter who made it. That Rajkumar Santoshi has, is almost heart-breaking, sighs Deepa Gahlot.

Looking At Bollywood's Lust Stories

Looking At Bollywood's Lust Stories

Rediff.com29 Jun 2023

Sukanya Verma looks at how one of the seven primal human emotions is usually treated in Hindi movies.

Kathal Review: Half-Cooked Satire

Kathal Review: Half-Cooked Satire

Rediff.com19 May 2023

Kathal has a fairly kooky premise, one that would fill up a half an hour sitcom in a bundle of studio laughs. But when stretched into a feature film, its whimsy slumps into awkward energy, observes Sukanya Verma.

Made In Heaven 2 Review: When Rich Weds Right!

Made In Heaven 2 Review: When Rich Weds Right!

Rediff.com10 Aug 2023

Clubbing in multiple weddings in one go dilutes some of the conversation. Conflicts are resolved too neatly and grey areas of complicated equations are left on a note of ambiguity, observes Sukanya Verma after watching the second season of Made in Heaven.