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10 Anil Kapoor Must Watch Films On OTT

10 Anil Kapoor Must Watch Films On OTT

Rediff.com20 Jul 2023

As we enjoy his thrilling The Night Manager series, Deepa Gahlot looks at 10 Anil Kapoor films on OTT that shows off his versatility and star power.

The Fabelmans Review: Spielberg At His Best!

The Fabelmans Review: Spielberg At His Best!

Rediff.com9 Feb 2023

Spielberg was born with a camera in his eye. And this one movie, he'd been recording all his life, observes Sukanya Verma.

Human Review

Human Review

Rediff.com14 Jan 2022

Human presents an ugly truth -- that some people need to die a painful death in order to facilitate the process of finding a cure for deadly diseases, observes Utkarsh Mishra.

Stars Dazzle At Amazon Party!

Stars Dazzle At Amazon Party!

Rediff.com30 Apr 2022

It's raining movies and Web series on the Amazon Prime Video platform!

Have you watched these Top 10 shows?

Have you watched these Top 10 shows?

Rediff.com26 May 2020

The lockdown has seen some amazing shows finding their way to home screens.

Why this Gully Boy decided to play a villain

Why this Gully Boy decided to play a villain

Rediff.com21 Apr 2020

His character Sasya in She, says Vijay Verma, 'is an extremely repellent character. It does everything that a decent human being wouldn't do.'

'This marriage thing is such a big deal'

'This marriage thing is such a big deal'

Rediff.com15 Jul 2021

'...And so many people are trying to find a way out of it.'

2021, Jan to Jun: BEST Web Series

2021, Jan to Jun: BEST Web Series

Rediff.com6 Jul 2021

OTT has been flooded with a number of film and Web series releases, and many of them are very entertaining.

Recipe: Fish Amritsari by Depinder

Recipe: Fish Amritsari by Depinder

Rediff.com24 Jun 2021

The dish is packed with aromatic spices and has a great bite to it.

Deepa Gahlot's Top Web Series of 2022

Deepa Gahlot's Top Web Series of 2022

Rediff.com29 Dec 2022

Stories of rural India, campus capers, realistic family dramas and urban romance that are no longer picked up by film-makers, find their way to the Web, and the viewing experience is richer for the variety available.

MasterChef style Chicken Shawarma

MasterChef style Chicken Shawarma

Rediff.com10 Jun 2021

The smoky chicken pairs beautifully with warm flatbread.

10 Films: Indian Cinema At Its Best

10 Films: Indian Cinema At Its Best

Rediff.com27 Dec 2023

Aseem Chhabra lists his favorite 2023 films -- a healthy blend of Bollywood, Hindi indies and some of the best work that is being done in Tamil, Malayalam, Kannada and Bengali cinema.

10 Must See Cop Thrillers On OTT

10 Must See Cop Thrillers On OTT

Rediff.com22 May 2023

Deepa Gahlot picks 10 watchable cop shows.

OTT Shows to Watch This Week

OTT Shows to Watch This Week

Rediff.com6 Oct 2020

Another week and a spate of OTT shows and movies to watch. Here's what Sukanya Verma recommends.

Meet These Kids of Bollywood Villains

Meet These Kids of Bollywood Villains

Rediff.com23 Sep 2021

It's very easy to keep up with the children of Bollywood's leading heroes. But what about Bollywood's biggest villains?

10 Classic Tamil Films On OTT

10 Classic Tamil Films On OTT

Rediff.com9 May 2023

Divya Nair makes a list of Tamil films you must watch at least once. The good news is that they're on OTT right now.

'What's not to like about a smile?'

'What's not to like about a smile?'

Rediff.com6 May 2022

'A smile reflects your gratitude for life, your celebration of it.'

Coming Up: The Bachchans Film Fest

Coming Up: The Bachchans Film Fest

Rediff.com7 Apr 2021

Father and son could have a movie release every month.

Confident India eye WTC final; Australia seek revenge

Confident India eye WTC final; Australia seek revenge

Rediff.com8 Feb 2023

The four-Test Border Gavaskar Trophy that promises a lot of twists and turns, engrossing sub-plots and probably career-defining performances.

Tandav makers agree to make changes amid calls for ban

Tandav makers agree to make changes amid calls for ban

Rediff.com20 Jan 2021

Tandav, a nine-episode political thriller starring Bollywood A-listers Saif Ali Khan, Dimple Kapadia and Mohd Zeeshan Ayyub, started streaming last week but the show landed in a huge controversy over its depiction of Hindu deities.

IPL rights base price doubles to Rs 32,890 crore in five years

IPL rights base price doubles to Rs 32,890 crore in five years

Rediff.com1 Apr 2022

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has pegged the base price for the combined IPL media rights at Rs 32,890 crore, nearly double the Rs 16,347 that Star Disney paid five years ago. Experts say that at these levels, there does not seem to be any profit-and-loss logic at play. It is more about what premium broadcasting companies are ready to spend for market share dominance. They point out that due to competition, they expect the final price to hit Rs 40,000-50,000 crore.

Why Shooting Rani's Next Was Challenging

Why Shooting Rani's Next Was Challenging

Rediff.com2 Mar 2023

'Rani made it very clear when she signed the film that she would shoot only during her daughter's summer vacation so as not to disturb her role as a real life mother.'

More Stars than in Heaven on OTT!

More Stars than in Heaven on OTT!

Rediff.com21 Apr 2021

Quite a few major stars would be seen on OTT this year, marking their digital debuts.

Atrangi Re Review

Atrangi Re Review

Rediff.com24 Dec 2021

Sara Ali Khan is definitely a chip of the old block and Bollywood. The abandon in her dance, the candour in her histrionics, a combination of the ada and attributes of Rekha and Madhuri Dixit all rolled in one, she is like an old soul in a contemporary body, applauds Sukanya Verma.

'I want to keep putting myself in uncomfortable spots'

'I want to keep putting myself in uncomfortable spots'

Rediff.com8 Apr 2021

'I want to have a long lasting and impactful presence as an artist on the screen and keep surprising myself.'

Ex-Star India CEO Uday Shankar, James Murdoch team up for new venture

Ex-Star India CEO Uday Shankar, James Murdoch team up for new venture

Rediff.com16 Jan 2021

The venture, they said, would focus on technology and media opportunities in emerging markets. Industry sources said the focus would be on digital media, with India being the big driver.

A Thursday Review

A Thursday Review

Rediff.com17 Feb 2022

A Thursday is the sort of in-the-moment drama that holds your attention and emotions while it lasts but doesn't dig enough to linger on, observes Sukanya Verma.

The Best Karan Johar Films On OTT

The Best Karan Johar Films On OTT

Rediff.com27 Jun 2023

Deepa Gahlot picks the top 10 Karan Johar films -- some that he directed and others that he produced or co-produced -- that you can watch on steaming platforms.

AMAZING Films Coming Up on Netflix!

AMAZING Films Coming Up on Netflix!

Rediff.com16 Jul 2020

Joginder Tuteja lets us know what to expect.

MasterChef Recipe: Crab and Pineapple Noodle Soup

MasterChef Recipe: Crab and Pineapple Noodle Soup

Rediff.com1 Jul 2021

Crab and pineapple are the hero ingredients in this comforting noodle soup.

Advertisements that Indians find 'offensive'

Advertisements that Indians find 'offensive'

Rediff.com23 Jan 2022

An advertisement showing two women talking about Cars24's promise that you can test drive the car and return it with full refund in seven days if it doesn't work for you has upset a section of men. In the ad, the women say there should be such a policy for husbands, too. "Will same return policy be taken so laughingly as this one if we reverse the #gender? (sic)" asks a complainant to the Advertising Standards Council of India (ASCI). Another complaint, this time against a FreshToHome ad, reads: "Suggest to ban gory and repulsive photos of animal parts in ads - just as photos of accident victims."

5 years of Reliance Jio: Disruption to Data Revolution

5 years of Reliance Jio: Disruption to Data Revolution

Rediff.com21 Sep 2021

'There is no doubt at all that Jio's disruption of the mobile broadband market was a turning point for India's digital economy.'

Subhash K Jha's Best Malayalam Films

Subhash K Jha's Best Malayalam Films

Rediff.com31 Dec 2022

Year after year, Malayalam cinema throws stunning surprises at us. 2022 was no exception.

Sunil Chhetri's evolution from prankster to leader

Sunil Chhetri's evolution from prankster to leader

Rediff.com16 May 2023

Unveiling Sunil Chhetri's hidden side: From troublemaker to inspirational captain!

A Beginner's Guide To K-Drama

A Beginner's Guide To K-Drama

Rediff.com25 Apr 2023

It's addictive. It's entertaining. It's gorgeous. Once bitten by the K-drama bug, there's no going back.

Bollywood's BIGGEST CLASHES on Independence Day

Bollywood's BIGGEST CLASHES on Independence Day

Rediff.com10 Aug 2021

Joginder Tuteja looks at the big clashes in the Independence Day weekend in the last decade.

'The Kerala Story is not against Muslims'

'The Kerala Story is not against Muslims'

Rediff.com12 May 2023

'Just because a subject is uncomfortable for some and doesn't suit their political ideology, should a film not be made?'

Amitabh-Ayushmann's Gulabo-Sitabo to premiere on Amazon

Amitabh-Ayushmann's Gulabo-Sitabo to premiere on Amazon

Rediff.com14 May 2020

Amazon Prime has reportedly bought the film's exclusive premiere rights at a whopping Rs 30 crore.

Just Chillin! Bear Enjoys Ice Bath

Just Chillin! Bear Enjoys Ice Bath

Rediff.com16 Jul 2021

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The Scene That Made Manoj Bajpayee Nervous

The Scene That Made Manoj Bajpayee Nervous

Rediff.com2 Mar 2023

'There's this one scene in Gulmohar that belongs to Manojji and everyone was excited for him.' 'The evening before we were to shoot it, everyone, from Sharmilaji to the junior most actor, wished him luck.'
'He was suddenly nervous.'
'The next day, 14 actors, from Sharmilaji and Amol Palekar to Suraj Sharma, all watched him perform.' 'It was like being back in film school.'