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Pirojsha Godrej: 'Godrej Aims To Become Rs 5 Trillion Market-Cap Group In 5 Years'

Pirojsha Godrej: 'Godrej Aims To Become Rs 5 Trillion Market-Cap Group In 5 Years'

Rediff.com8 May 2026

'We are targeting a 2.5x to 3x increase in valuation by FY31.'

'Don' director Chandra Barot dies at 86

'Don' director Chandra Barot dies at 86

Rediff.com20 Jul 2025

Veteran filmmaker Chandra Barot, best known for directing the 1978 Amitabh Bachchan-starrer 'Don', passed away on Sunday due to cardiac arrest at a hospital in Mumbai. He was 86.

'I Am Beautiful The Way I Am'

'I Am Beautiful The Way I Am'

Rediff.com9 Feb 2026

Shahid hints at Farzi 2... Shubangi at her film screening... Shanaya promotes her film...

Sudipto Sen On Vipul Shah's Kerala Story Sequel Allegations

Sudipto Sen On Vipul Shah's Kerala Story Sequel Allegations

Rediff.com10 Mar 2026

'No one can wipe-off our glorious collaboration in The Kerala Story and Bastar, from Indian cinema.' 'When we create history and are scrutiniSed in public, we must be extremely responsible in our behaviour and conduct.'

Ranbir Kapoor To Shoot Brahmastra, Animal 2 Soon

Ranbir Kapoor To Shoot Brahmastra, Animal 2 Soon

Rediff.com15 Feb 2026

Ranbir Kapoor: 'I'm working very hard for two-three years on the movies that I'm doing.'

'Emmanuel Macron Was Very Charming, Very Attentive'

'Emmanuel Macron Was Very Charming, Very Attentive'

Rediff.com19 Feb 2026

'The fact that this was the first stop of French President Emmanuel Macron's trip shows his appreciation of the fact that films are not only a cultural exchange but also a tool of soft power that can foster economic growth.'

Dhurandhar The Revenge: The Tamil Review

Dhurandhar The Revenge: The Tamil Review

Rediff.com27 Mar 2026

The English subtitles in Dhurandhar The Revenge don't get it right, and at regular intervals, the sub-titles and the Tamil dialogues are saying different things. Those in the audience, who know both languages, can be heard laughing at each blunder, observes A Ganesh Nadar.

Vijay Varma Reveals His Hamza Connection At Matka King Launch

Vijay Varma Reveals His Hamza Connection At Matka King Launch

Rediff.com8 Apr 2026

'When life throws a Hamza at you, make it Dhurandhar's Hamza, not Darlings' Hamza!'

Priyanka-Nick Share A Kiss At The Bluff Premiere

Priyanka-Nick Share A Kiss At The Bluff Premiere

Rediff.com18 Feb 2026

Priyanka Chopra and Nick Jonas get romantic at the Los Angeles premiere of her new film, The Bluff.

Ever Notice These Bollywood Easter Eggs?

Ever Notice These Bollywood Easter Eggs?

Rediff.com2 Apr 2026

Eagle-eyed movie buffs don't miss a thing. Part of their passion for cinema is noticing clever little details slipped in by the filmmaker as ardently as the creative. With Easter Sunday just around the corner, Sukanya Verma digs up some super filmi easter eggs just for you.

Did Trisha Break Vijay's Marriage?

Did Trisha Break Vijay's Marriage?

Rediff.com6 Mar 2026

'I may be known in the South but in Bollywood, no one knows me, not yet. I just wanted to be seen.'

Hema Malini At Anand Sagar's Prayer Meet

Hema Malini At Anand Sagar's Prayer Meet

Rediff.com17 Feb 2026

Film folk pay their last respects to Anand Sagar, who passed away on February 13.

Dhurandhar The Revenge Review: Gory, Yet Electrifying

Dhurandhar The Revenge Review: Gory, Yet Electrifying

Rediff.com21 Mar 2026

If you are willing to spare four hours of your day on a spy action thriller, Dhurandhar The Revenge will surprise, shock and overwhelm you with its nervous energy, notes Divya Nair.

Do Actors Make Successful Directors?

Do Actors Make Successful Directors?

Rediff.com22 May 2025

As Hrithik Roshan announces his plans to turn direct films, one looks forward to an altogether different grammar coming into action.

Want To Write A Script For Yash Raj Films? Click Here

Want To Write A Script For Yash Raj Films? Click Here

Rediff.com1 Oct 2025

Yash Raj Films has launched the YRF Script Cell, a platform discovering and nurturing screenwriting talent from across the world.

Catholic body moves HC against content of Malayalam film Haal

Catholic body moves HC against content of Malayalam film Haal

Rediff.com17 Oct 2025

The Catholic Congress has raised concerns in the Kerala High Court about the Malayalam movie 'Haal', alleging objectionable content that could cause religious disharmony. The court is set to decide on the producer's request to view the film.

The Film Rana Daggubati Is Proud Of

The Film Rana Daggubati Is Proud Of

Rediff.com18 Sep 2025

'Every day you're learning and wanting to find something new.'

Boong Review: Heartwarming And Heartbreaking

Boong Review: Heartwarming And Heartbreaking

Rediff.com6 Mar 2026

Make the effort for Boong, Mayur Sanap insists. Watch it, and experience its quietly heart-aching beauty.

The 'Bad Girl' Returns To Films

The 'Bad Girl' Returns To Films

Rediff.com25 Sep 2025

'If I had the chance now, I would have continued acting.' 'The cultures of Maharashtra and Bengal are different and I felt I had to give my best to be a good daughter-in-law and an ideal wife.' 'I never thought I could balance both.'

Raghu Rai: The Genius Who Captured India For Eternity

Raghu Rai: The Genius Who Captured India For Eternity

Rediff.com28 Apr 2026

He was childlike with a camera in his hands -- not nave, but wonderstruck, as though the world were always on the verge of delivering something unrepeatable. Pulitzer Prize nominee Namas Bhojani recalls his long association with Raghu Rai, the legendary photographer who passed into the ages on Sunday.

When Shah Rukh Khan Was Upset With Arundhati Roy

When Shah Rukh Khan Was Upset With Arundhati Roy

Rediff.com19 Feb 2026

When Arundhati Roy wrote her first novel God of Small Things, her team reached out to Shah Rukh Khan inviting him to read a passage from the book at its Mumbai launch. Perhaps because he still held a grudge, Khan refused the invitation.

Does Shazia Iqbal Find Dhurandhar 'Sinister'?

Does Shazia Iqbal Find Dhurandhar 'Sinister'?

Rediff.com3 Feb 2026

'It's not hidden, it's not unintentional -- inciting hate and violence is in the DNA of Dhurandhar.'

When A Mom Was Murdered: The Story Behind The Film

When A Mom Was Murdered: The Story Behind The Film

Rediff.com30 Oct 2025

'There have been multiple cases of people being shot for pulling into someone's driveway because they made a wrong turn or ringing the wrong bell because they made a mistake.' 'That is also the pathway to fascism.' 'The way you divide people is to make them fear each other. Then a strong man can come in and say, "I will protect you".'

Is Dhurandhar Worth A Watch On OTT?

Is Dhurandhar Worth A Watch On OTT?

Rediff.com2 Feb 2026

If we, as an audience, are mature enough to dissect facts from fiction, and propaganda from creative storytelling, the director and technical team deserve full credit for putting together an entertaining masala film that deserves a sequel, notes Divya Nair.

Predict The Oscar 2026 Winners!

Predict The Oscar 2026 Winners!

Rediff.com11 Mar 2026

Make your Oscar predictions, and see them come true on Hollywood's biggest awards night.

Court clears release of 'O' Romeo', rejects gangster's daughter plea

Court clears release of 'O' Romeo', rejects gangster's daughter plea

Rediff.com7 Feb 2026

Sanober Shaikh emphasised that the movie's theme is entirely based on her deceased father, who has been "portrayed as a gangster"

The Director Who Brought Out The Best Of Asrani

The Director Who Brought Out The Best Of Asrani

Rediff.com21 Oct 2025

'What a talent, what an actor! 'Cast him as anyone, anything, and he is ready for the challenge. I get restless when I don't have him in my film.'

Toxic Teaser: Is This KGF 3?

Toxic Teaser: Is This KGF 3?

Rediff.com20 Feb 2026

The teaser ends with a bang, unveiling a polished avatar of Yash that Hindi audiences may not have seen before.

Oscar Watch: What Makes One Battle After Another So Stunning

Oscar Watch: What Makes One Battle After Another So Stunning

Rediff.com24 Feb 2026

One Battle After Another touches on big ideas like racism, immigration, abuse of power, identity, and parenthood without turning preachy, observes Mayur Sanap.

Tu Yaa Main: Shanaya Kapoor-Adarsh Gourav's Music Night

Tu Yaa Main: Shanaya Kapoor-Adarsh Gourav's Music Night

Rediff.com10 Feb 2026

Adarsh Gourav makes his playback singing and rap debut with Tu Yaa Main, Shanaya Kapoor cheers on.

Get Ready For The 'Biggest Indian Film Out There'

Get Ready For The 'Biggest Indian Film Out There'

Rediff.com5 Sep 2025

'The moment I watched the teaser I was astonished.'

Do Deewane Seher Mein, Assi Struggle At Box Office

Do Deewane Seher Mein, Assi Struggle At Box Office

Rediff.com23 Feb 2026

Concept-driven films are finding it more and more difficult to find theatrical audiences today.

'Kerala Story 2' sparks fresh political firestorm ahead of release

'Kerala Story 2' sparks fresh political firestorm ahead of release

Rediff.com20 Feb 2026

The trailer of the film, produced by Vipul Amrutlal Shah and directed by Kamakhya Narain Singh, released on Tuesday and landed straight into controversy. It tracks the stories of three Hindu women from three different states going against their families to marry Muslim men and then being forced to convert.

'They Kept Telling Me, Why Are You Doing This Film?'

'They Kept Telling Me, "Why Are You Doing This Film?"'

Rediff.com22 Sep 2025

If we wanted the Himalayas as a backdrop, we didn't shoot it on a green screen.' 'We actually went to the Himalayas and shot on location.'

'Kerala Story 2' sparks fresh political firestorm ahead of release

'Kerala Story 2' sparks fresh political firestorm ahead of release

Rediff.com19 Feb 2026

The upcoming Hindi film 'The Kerala Story 2: Goes Beyond' is embroiled in controversy, similar to its predecessor, with accusations of hate propaganda and defenses of legitimate concern over religious conversion.

Nagarjuna, Ram Charan Attend Allu Sirish-Nayanika's Wedding Reception

Nagarjuna, Ram Charan Attend Allu Sirish-Nayanika's Wedding Reception

Rediff.com3 Mar 2026

Wedding celebrations are in full swing for actor Allu Sirish and his bride, Nayanika Reddy.

Noida International Airport: Property Prices Soar Along Yamuna Expressway

Noida International Airport: Property Prices Soar Along Yamuna Expressway

Rediff.com30 Mar 2026

The inauguration of Noida International Airport (NIA) is set to significantly increase property values in micro-markets along the Yamuna Expressway, with projections indicating a 28 per cent rise for plots and 22 per cent for apartments over the next two years, according to Colliers.

Anurag Kashyap Lashes Out At 'Made In AI' Film

Anurag Kashyap Lashes Out At 'Made In AI' Film

Rediff.com20 Aug 2025

'Shame is not enough on you. You should be in the gutter.'

'I Didn't Feel The Need To Show Cleavage'

'I Didn't Feel The Need To Show Cleavage'

Rediff.com17 Feb 2026

'This leading filmmaker told me: "Don't let the industry cake you up with makeup and wigs. You are a breath of fresh air".'

Haq Is A Rage Among Pakistani Women

Haq Is A Rage Among Pakistani Women

Rediff.com10 Feb 2026

'Haq has become very personal to so many people.'