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Movies that deserve a BIG SCREEN!

Movies that deserve a BIG SCREEN!

Rediff.com14 Jul 2020

These are the big budget films that have been designed either as a spectacle or just for the masses, hence warranting a large segment of audiences coming together to enjoy the experience in theatres.

#HotLooks from India Fashion Week

#HotLooks from India Fashion Week

Rediff.com9 Oct 2015

Day Two of the Amazon India Fashion Week saw some awe-inspiring creations.

The MOST MEMORABLE roles of Pran

The MOST MEMORABLE roles of Pran

Rediff.com12 Feb 2017

At the peak of his popularity and charisma, filmmakers considered him a bigger draw than the leading man and often remunerated him with a higher fee than the hero.

'The Ek Do Teen remix is outright perversion'

'The Ek Do Teen remix is outright perversion'

Rediff.com28 Mar 2018

'There's no love for the song or Madhuri, no consideration for what it meant to an entire generation and zero respect for its iconic choreography,' says Sukanya Verma.

'A superstar's life is the most difficult one'

'A superstar's life is the most difficult one'

Rediff.com11 Mar 2021

'Shah Rukh Khan is a born entertainer.' 'From five year olds to a 105 year old, Shah Rukh will charm and entertain everyone.' 'With Salman, a lot of people have come back intimidated.' 'But I enjoy my adventures with Salman because you just have to be yourself.'

Bollywood's hilarious retro moments!

Bollywood's hilarious retro moments!

Rediff.com22 Apr 2015

These Bollywood gems truly deserve two thumbs up!

And then one day, the actor wrote...

And then one day, the actor wrote...

Rediff.com16 Sep 2014

Naseeruddin Shah sets the gold standard as a master memoirist.

Down Malgudi lane: A house of memories

Down Malgudi lane: A house of memories

Rediff.com24 Nov 2015

After years of disrepair, R K Narayan's house is inching towards becoming a memorial.

Heaven on Earth to open New York fest

Heaven on Earth to open New York fest

Rediff.com24 Oct 2008

With the works of veteran film makers such as Shyam Benegal (Bose, the Forgotten Hero) and Deepa Mehta (Heaven on Earth), as well as first-timers such as Sooni Taraporevala (Little Zizou), the 2008 edition of the Mahindra Indo-American Arts Council Film Festival in New York has a menu of beguiling features and documentaries to suit all tastes.

Congress in poll mode, sets up 3 key panels for 2019 elections

Congress in poll mode, sets up 3 key panels for 2019 elections

Rediff.com25 Aug 2018

Party chief Rahul Gandhi formed a nine-member Core Group Committee, a 19-member Manifesto Committee and a committee comprising 19 top party leaders who will look after the publicity during the elections.

Music review: Grand Masti is NOT grand but has some masti

Music review: Grand Masti is NOT grand but has some masti

Rediff.com16 Aug 2013

Though Grand Masti won't be memorable, it will be decent fun for the time it plays on screen.

MS Dhoni nominated for Padma Bhushan honour

MS Dhoni nominated for Padma Bhushan honour

Rediff.com20 Sep 2017

Dhoni is already a recipient of the prestigious Arjuna, Rajeev Gandhi Khel Ratna and the Padma Shri award.

Aamir Khan's TOP 55 SONGS!

Aamir Khan's TOP 55 SONGS!

Rediff.com16 Mar 2020

Celebrating Aamir Khan and his 55 popular songs on his 55th birthday

When Kishore Kumar created magic with the Burmans!

When Kishore Kumar created magic with the Burmans!

Rediff.com1 Aug 2019

If Kishore Kumar were alive today, he would have turned 90 on August 4.

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.

Was Lord Hanuman a Dalit?

Was Lord Hanuman a Dalit?

Rediff.com30 Nov 2018

'Valmiki has not written anything about Hanuman's caste.' 'I want to clarify that Hanuman was not a Vanar, but an Adivasi.'

And the BEST part of an item song is...

And the BEST part of an item song is...

Rediff.com14 Oct 2019

'Her short black choli with a deep cut-out back and multi-coloured pom-poms became quite a sensation. It was clearly meant to draw your attention to Kareena's perfect figure.'

Cong's Karti Chidambaram, Left's Mohammed Salim test positive

Cong's Karti Chidambaram, Left's Mohammed Salim test positive

Rediff.com3 Aug 2020

Congress MP Karti Chidambaram and Communist Party of India-Marxist politburo member Mohammed Salim were among the prominent politicians who tested positive for COVID-19 as a rapid spike in cases took the tally in the country to over 18 lakh on Monday.

'Chemistry is not something that Deepika and I bring to the table'

'Chemistry is not something that Deepika and I bring to the table'

Rediff.com24 Nov 2015

His recent films not doing well may have dented his confidence, but Ranbir Kapoor does not let the hurt show. Instead, he opens himself to a barrage of questions, both easy and difficult.

In life and death, Vajpayee's influence looms large over BJP

In life and death, Vajpayee's influence looms large over BJP

Rediff.com16 Aug 2018

Only on Wednesday, in his Independence Day speech, Prime Minister Modi said he wants to resolve the Kashmir issue through Vajpayee's doctrine of "Insaniyat, Kashmiriyat, Jamhooriyat" - a testimony to the former PM's lasting legacy.

NIA arrests DU professor Hany Babu in Bhima Koregaon case

NIA arrests DU professor Hany Babu in Bhima Koregaon case

Rediff.com28 Jul 2020

Hany Babu Musaliyarveettil Tharayil, 54, a resident of Gautam Buddha Nagar in Uttar Pradesh, is an associate professor in the Department of English

'Soumitra Chatterjee is bigger than a Ray actor'

'Soumitra Chatterjee is bigger than a Ray actor'

Rediff.com27 Jan 2016

One of India's greatest actors -- someone who acted in 14 Satyajit Ray films -- doesn't get good movie roles anymore.

Asin, Rekha, Shilpa... actress and businessmen

Asin, Rekha, Shilpa... actress and businessmen

Rediff.com12 Aug 2015

Asin joins a long list of actresses, who married rich businessmen!

When Rekha wanted to marry me

When Rekha wanted to marry me

Rediff.com3 Dec 2019

'Yes, seriously. This was the time she was going through a bad phase; her personal life was a mess after her alleged affair with Amitabh Bachchan ended and her career was going nowhere.'

Master Diplomat, Malgudi Maestro, Mysore

Master Diplomat, Malgudi Maestro, Mysore

Rediff.com24 Jan 2017

R K Narayan's house has been preserved as a simple museum with his memorabilia, thanks to the imagination of a commissioner of Mysore, who stopped its sale by RKN's successors to a property developer and purchased it for the government.

'Medha Jalota was beautiful and very charming'

'Medha Jalota was beautiful and very charming'

Rediff.com1 Dec 2014

'Medha had been so alive, smiling in the pictures she posted on Facebook and the comments she left on my profile page. I did not think she would leave us so soon.'

How Ajit became a suave villain

How Ajit became a suave villain

Rediff.com21 Oct 2016

'My father became a very popular villain and in some films, was paid more than the hero. He was a very simple person. All he needed was six pairs of white shirts and trousers for the whole year, one or two packets of Dunhill cigarettes a day and books.' Shehzaad Khan on his famous father Ajit.

Censorship, Udta Punjab and the state of Indian cinema

Censorship, Udta Punjab and the state of Indian cinema

Rediff.com15 Jun 2016

Much as we'd like it to, all hasn't changed. In our country, the revolution must be polite and careful not to offend. Still, Raja Sen assures, there is hope.

How Many Children do BJP MLAs in UP have?

How Many Children do BJP MLAs in UP have?

Rediff.com13 Jul 2021

Given the controversy over Uttar Pradesh's population control moves, Hemant Shivsaran/Rediff.com digs deep to find out how many children BJP MLAs in UP have.

Meet the Latecomers of Bollywood!

Meet the Latecomers of Bollywood!

Rediff.com24 Jun 2015

It's never too late to start your career in Bollywood.

2020 looks awesome. Here's why!

2020 looks awesome. Here's why!

Rediff.com27 Mar 2019

Amazing movies coming up in 2020.

'I had to wear a lot of make-up for Bombay Velvet. That was a nightmare'

'I had to wear a lot of make-up for Bombay Velvet. That was a nightmare'

Rediff.com13 May 2015

'I am glad I am getting to live my dream.' Anushka Sharma, on a career-high, talks about her films.

Life lessons from Amitabh, SRK, Kangana and Aamir

Life lessons from Amitabh, SRK, Kangana and Aamir

Rediff.com20 Jan 2016

The book Effective People by Dr TV Rao features inspiring examples of success icons from across the world.

Man with gun arrested ahead of Rahul's Bihar rally

Man with gun arrested ahead of Rahul's Bihar rally

Rediff.com19 Sep 2015

A man with an air gun was arrested on Saturday, an hour ahead of Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi's rally in Bihar's West Champaran district, police said.

Are Punjabi pop songs promoting its drug culture?

Are Punjabi pop songs promoting its drug culture?

Rediff.com9 Jun 2016

'Almost 60 per cent of 2,000 songs had references to drugs and violence.'

'If Shah Rukh Khan can get typecast...'

'If Shah Rukh Khan can get typecast...'

Rediff.com3 Sep 2018

'When you are sitting in a small city like Chandigarh, you think it is tough to make it in Bollywood. Sometimes when you see actors like Ranbir Kapoor and Varun Dhawan on screen, you think these things are beyond your reach.'

'In a party that has disciples, Jaitley was Modi's personal friend'

'In a party that has disciples, Jaitley was Modi's personal friend'

Rediff.com29 Aug 2019

'Amit Shah and Modi have a disciple and guru relationship. But Modi and Jaitley's relationship was based on friendship. That's the difference.'

'I still regret saying no to Raj Kapoor for Satyam Shivam Sundaram'

'I still regret saying no to Raj Kapoor for Satyam Shivam Sundaram'

Rediff.com15 Aug 2019

'I regret the years that I did not work. I took a break at the peak of my career. I should not have done that. You lose contact with people and to start all over again is a struggle.' Rajnigandha actress Vidya Sinha looks back at her life.

How Padmini helped Premier drive around hurdles

How Padmini helped Premier drive around hurdles

Rediff.com23 Jan 2015

Pad was a moniker for the Premier Padmini, which became the jewel in the crown of the Mumbai-based Walchand Hirachand Group.

'My mother Geeta Bali contributed a lot to the making of Shammi Kapoor'

'My mother Geeta Bali contributed a lot to the making of Shammi Kapoor'

Rediff.com21 Jan 2015

'If you see the way Shammi Kapoor danced... that was Geeta Bali's personality. My mother was a bigger and more successful star than my father when they got married.'