News for 'Director Deepa Mehta'

Guess which legend wants to sing for Janhvi?

Guess which legend wants to sing for Janhvi?

Rediff.com24 Jul 2018

'I want to tell the singers of our country that they should not be another Rafi, Kishore, Lata, Asha or Mukesh,' Latajiji tells Subhash K Jha. 'Be yourself. Learn dedication to the craft from us, but do not imitate us.'

Bombay Velvet to Boom: Bollywood's love affair with Sri Lanka

Bombay Velvet to Boom: Bollywood's love affair with Sri Lanka

Rediff.com11 May 2015

A look at films that were shot in Sri Lanka.

Looking At 1999: 25 Years Ago In Bollywood...

Looking At 1999: 25 Years Ago In Bollywood...

Rediff.com12 Mar 2024

Sukanya Verma recaps all those events from 25 years ago.

Khichdi 2: Mission Paakthukistan Review: Total Majaa!

Khichdi 2: Mission Paakthukistan Review: Total Majaa!

Rediff.com17 Nov 2023

Khichdi needs a lot more masala, observes Deepa Gahlot.

Bhakshak Review: The Horror Of Child Abuse

Bhakshak Review: The Horror Of Child Abuse

Rediff.com9 Feb 2024

Bhakshak should create some awareness and maybe raise some compassion towards victims of abuse, observes Deepa Gahlot.

Kalki Koechlin takes Margarita to Toronto

Kalki Koechlin takes Margarita to Toronto

Rediff.com8 Sep 2014

Margarita With A Straw was screened on Sunday at the ongoing Toronto International Film Festival.

MOST DISAPPOINTING Films Of 2020

MOST DISAPPOINTING Films Of 2020

Rediff.com2 Jan 2021

Subhash K Jha looks back at 2020, and lists the films that left him underwhelmed.

When Bollywood explored TABOOS...

When Bollywood explored TABOOS...

Rediff.com17 May 2021

Joginder Tuteja looks at films which have explored taboo subjects in an entertaining manner.

Which book-to-screen is YOUR fave? VOTE!

Which book-to-screen is YOUR fave? VOTE!

Rediff.com26 Feb 2021

Sukanya Verma looks at the recent spate of book-to-screen adaptations.

National Awards: Bollywood Clout At Work

National Awards: Bollywood Clout At Work

Rediff.com28 Aug 2023

'No small artistic film can even hope to win, except, maybe, as random tokenism,' asserts Deepa Gahlot.

Talvar is a smart film

Talvar is a smart film

Rediff.com18 Sep 2015

'Talvar belongs to Irrfan Khan, who plays the chief investigating officer. With each new film, this very fine actor continues to surprise us and delight us.'

'Films offer you life lessons'

'Films offer you life lessons'

Rediff.com21 Feb 2024

'If someone were to ask you if you want to die tomorrow, no matter what problems you are grappling with, you would be hesitant, right?'

2023's Must Watch Web Series

2023's Must Watch Web Series

Rediff.com28 Dec 2023

Deepa Gahlot picks 10 Web series that was worth the viewer's while.

10 OTT Shows That Make Us Nostalgic

10 OTT Shows That Make Us Nostalgic

Rediff.com22 Aug 2023

Many films and shows go back in time to bring alive so many fading and forgotten memories.

The Very Best Of Shabana Azmi

The Very Best Of Shabana Azmi

Rediff.com17 Sep 2022

On her 72nd birthday on September 18, Sukanya Verma gives three cheers to the legend and lists 20 of her stellar performances.

PIX: Urvashi Rautela, Nawazuddin Siddiqui watch Manjhi The Mountain Man

PIX: Urvashi Rautela, Nawazuddin Siddiqui watch Manjhi The Mountain Man

Rediff.com21 Aug 2015

Check out the star arrivals.

Yeh Meri Family Review: Nostalgic

Yeh Meri Family Review: Nostalgic

Rediff.com24 May 2023

Yeh Meri Family is rescued by the actors. All of them have delivered on the warmth and crankiness of a close-knit family without putting on any hum saath saath hain fakery, observes Deepa Gahlot.

The Night Manager Review: Thrilling, And Yet...

The Night Manager Review: Thrilling, And Yet...

Rediff.com17 Feb 2023

The Night Manager has no surprises, feels Deepa Gahlot.

PIX: Kangana, Imran, Sonam watch Katti Batti

PIX: Kangana, Imran, Sonam watch Katti Batti

Rediff.com18 Sep 2015

Check out star arrivals.

Sehwag, Malik in selection panel for National Sports Awards

Sehwag, Malik in selection panel for National Sports Awards

Rediff.com31 Jul 2020

Former India cricketer Virender Sehwag, Paralympic silver-medallist Deepa Malik and hockey stalwart Sardar Singh were on Friday included in a 12-member committee constituted by the sports ministry to select this year's National Sports Awards winners. Just like last year, the ministry opted for a single selection committee to pick the awardees among both athletes and coaches and it will be headed by Retired Supreme Court Justice, Mukundakam Sharma.

Why are More Women Jobless?

Why are More Women Jobless?

Rediff.com25 Mar 2021

Indian women have education, inspiration and perspiration -- but not enough employment, points out Mahesh Vyas.

PIX: Beeba Boys, Julianne Moore, Clooney at TIFF 2015

PIX: Beeba Boys, Julianne Moore, Clooney at TIFF 2015

Rediff.com14 Sep 2015

The annual Toronto International Film Festival began on September 10.

Tandav and 7 other CONTROVERSIES

Tandav and 7 other CONTROVERSIES

Rediff.com19 Jan 2021

8 instances when Indian movies and Web shows were neck deep in trouble!

When Bollywood treated women badly...

When Bollywood treated women badly...

Rediff.com28 Feb 2020

Hindi cinema has not just explored various instances of brute force, but often glorified its misogyny.

'So disappointed Birdman won'

'So disappointed Birdman won'

Rediff.com23 Feb 2015

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

Is Jallikattu the right choice for the Oscars?

Is Jallikattu the right choice for the Oscars?

Rediff.com26 Nov 2020

'I believe FFI has made a mistake,' notes Aseem Chhabra.

Love Family Dramas? There's So Much To Choose From!

Love Family Dramas? There's So Much To Choose From!

Rediff.com26 Jul 2023

Deepa Gahlot lists 10 popular family shows and films streaming on various platforms.

PIX: Kangana, Varun, Radhika watch Manjhi with Nawaz

PIX: Kangana, Varun, Radhika watch Manjhi with Nawaz

Rediff.com20 Aug 2015

Check out the star arrivals.

'I am not as sexy as Salman Khan'

'I am not as sexy as Salman Khan'

Rediff.com30 Oct 2015

'I am sexy in my own self.' Randeep Hooda puts his sexiness on display in Main Aur Charles.

Movies and glamour in Chandigarh

Movies and glamour in Chandigarh

Rediff.com19 Nov 2013

Aseem Chhabra attends an unusual medley of movies and literature in Chandigarh.

Hackers and the rise of Digital Terrorism

Hackers and the rise of Digital Terrorism

Rediff.com18 Dec 2014

'Today it is a studio being held to ransom, tomorrow it will be a government, an entire nation. I don't see anyone laughing when that happens,' says Suparn Verma.

Sunny Leone, Arvind Kejriwal, Konkona: Stars in Toronto

Sunny Leone, Arvind Kejriwal, Konkona: Stars in Toronto

Rediff.com19 Sep 2016

Of all the Indian films screened in Toronto, three stood out for Aseem Chhabra -- A Death in the Gunj, Mostly Sunny and An Insignificant Man.

PIX: Kalki, Prateik watch Phobia with Radhika Apte

PIX: Kalki, Prateik watch Phobia with Radhika Apte

Rediff.com26 May 2016

Check out the arrivals.

Hail the actors in Pataal Lok!

Hail the actors in Pataal Lok!

Rediff.com18 May 2020

Paatal Lok is definitely a must watch show. The credit for its success goes to the writers who enthralled us with their unique characters, but also to the wonderful band of actors who grabbed the opportunity to showcase their frightening raw talent, notes Aseem Chhabra.

Delhi HC issues notices to Aamir Khan

Delhi HC issues notices to Aamir Khan

Rediff.com1 Sep 2005

In the petition, the Pandeys have strongly objected to the portrayal of the character of the first Indian revolutionary in the film in bad light, especially showing him in relationship with a prostitute.\n

PIX: Emraan Hashmi, Maanyata, Farah Khan watch Beauty And The Beast

PIX: Emraan Hashmi, Maanyata, Farah Khan watch Beauty And The Beast

Rediff.com23 Oct 2015

A look at the pictures.

It's London calling for Shah Rukh Khan's SLAM tour!

It's London calling for Shah Rukh Khan's SLAM tour!

Rediff.com30 Sep 2014

Here's a look at the top 10 tweets from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.

Aamir Khan's Top 10 Flops

Aamir Khan's Top 10 Flops

Rediff.com13 Nov 2018

Thugs of Hindostan adds to Aamir Khan's list of disappointments.

PIX: Barkha, Mouni, Pooja Bedi at ITA awards

PIX: Barkha, Mouni, Pooja Bedi at ITA awards

Rediff.com14 Nov 2016

A look at the star arrivals.

Rani joins 1857-The Uprising

Rani joins 1857-The Uprising

Rediff.com20 Mar 2003