News for 'Hansal Mehta'

'Living on the edge keeps me going'

'Living on the edge keeps me going'

Rediff.com4 Feb 2023

'I channelise my despair and anger into telling relevant stories and through them, taking on those who have made it a business to be intolerant.'

'A lot of actresses wanted my role'

'A lot of actresses wanted my role'

Rediff.com2 Jun 2023

'But Hansal sir stood by me.' 'He said he saw the same hunger in my audition that Jigna Vora had.' 'He felt I needed to prove my worth just like Jigna did.'

Lootere Review: No Jack Sparrow Here!

Lootere Review: No Jack Sparrow Here!

Rediff.com22 Mar 2024

Lootere deserves points for originality and novelty, observes Deepa Gahlot.

Parineeta Director Pradeep Sarkar Dead

Parineeta Director Pradeep Sarkar Dead

Rediff.com24 Mar 2023

Sarkar made his directorial debut with Parineeta in 2005. He also directed Laaga Chunari Mein Daag (2007), Lafangey Parindey (2010), Mardaani (2014) and Helicopter Eela (2018).

Saif's Sunday Ka Funda!

Saif's Sunday Ka Funda!

Rediff.com10 Oct 2022

How do Bollywood's stars spend their Sunday?

Director warns writer: 'Don't harm my film'

Director warns writer: 'Don't harm my film'

Rediff.com22 May 2017

'My spine is whatever it is, weak or strong, it is only for my film and nothing else.'

Sara-Varun Seek Bappa's Blessings

Sara-Varun Seek Bappa's Blessings

Rediff.com8 Sep 2022

T-Series celebrated Ganpati Mahotsav at its office for the first time since the COVID-19.

COMING UP In Theatres In February

COMING UP In Theatres In February

Rediff.com31 Jan 2023

February has its share of biggies coming up, and one hopes that the big bucks continue to flow at the box office with audiences making a beeline for films.

Pratik Gandhi Suffers Mishap On Gandhi Set

Pratik Gandhi Suffers Mishap On Gandhi Set

Rediff.com31 May 2024

'I'm better now. A ceramic pot fell on me while rehearsing for a next scene to shoot. And I got a deep cut on my right-hand knuckle.'

Chhota Rajan moves HC to halt release of 'Scoop' on Netflix

Chhota Rajan moves HC to halt release of 'Scoop' on Netflix

Rediff.com1 Jun 2023

Rajan, who is presently lodged at the Tihar jail, sought a stay on the release of the series and an order to take down the trailer.

Anurag Kashyap: I don't work in groups; will fight my own battles

Anurag Kashyap: I don't work in groups; will fight my own battles

Rediff.com29 Jun 2014

The director talks about his new film Ugly and his newest run-in with the Indian Censor Board.

Happy birthday Anurag Kashyap!

Happy birthday Anurag Kashyap!

Rediff.com10 Sep 2013

Here's what your favourtie Bollywood celebrities are tweeting.

Omerta review: A lean, brutal masterpiece

Omerta review: A lean, brutal masterpiece

Rediff.com4 May 2018

'Omerta is a work of true moral force; it is, at the risk of sounding fancy, a motion picture for our times,' says Sreehari Nair.

Rajkummar Rao: I never expected to win the National award for Shahid

Rajkummar Rao: I never expected to win the National award for Shahid

Rediff.com16 Apr 2014

The 2013 National award winners -- Rajkummar Rao, Hansal Mehta and Saurabh Shukla -- express joy at their respective win

2023's Best Performers On OTT

2023's Best Performers On OTT

Rediff.com30 Dec 2023

While some of them, like Sushmita Sen (Aarya 3) and Kajol (Lust Stories 2) disappointed Subhash K Jha, he picks his favourite performances from the world of OTT.

Can Abhishek pull off The Big Bull?

Can Abhishek pull off The Big Bull?

Rediff.com19 Mar 2021

Perhaps because it was a film meant for the theatres, The Big Bull has romance and songs, notes Moumita Bhattacharya.

The BEST Courtroom Scenes in Bollywood

The BEST Courtroom Scenes in Bollywood

Rediff.com17 Oct 2013

Hansal Mehta's Shahid tells the story of slain criminal defense lawyer Shahid Azmi.

Box Office: Citylights fails, Heropanti is a hit!

Box Office: Citylights fails, Heropanti is a hit!

Rediff.com2 Jun 2014

A look at this week's hits and misses.

'Ranbir is more talented than Raj Kapoor'

'Ranbir is more talented than Raj Kapoor'

Rediff.com13 Oct 2012

Hansal Mehta on the challenges he faced while making Shahid, and more.

Bollywood supports Kasab's death sentence

Bollywood supports Kasab's death sentence

Rediff.com30 Aug 2012

Here's what your favourite Bollywood celebrties are tweeting.

Thriller!

Thriller!

Rediff.com4 Jan 2003

'I got so much love for Aloo and Montu'

'I got so much love for Aloo and Montu'

Rediff.com15 Dec 2020

'I'm glad that now we have so many opportunities to tell all kinds of stories, be it cinema or on OTT.'

'I'd love to make a biopic on Bal Thackeray'

'I'd love to make a biopic on Bal Thackeray'

Rediff.com16 Nov 2012

Here's what your favourite Bollywood celebrities are tweeting.

November Releases, Coming Up On OTT

November Releases, Coming Up On OTT

Rediff.com30 Oct 2023

Theatres may be high on Diwali celebrations, but OTT is having its private party too!

Priyanka's Night Out With Nick

Priyanka's Night Out With Nick

Rediff.com11 Oct 2022

Kareena's freezing in the forest... Hina's sunny inspiration... Bhumi and her ice cream...

Aamir's Unique Mehendi For Ira's Wedding

Aamir's Unique Mehendi For Ira's Wedding

Rediff.com31 Jan 2024

Get your lowdown on what's going on in the world of Bollywood, right here!

'We don't need a Narendra Modi, we need a Shahid'

'We don't need a Narendra Modi, we need a Shahid'

Rediff.com17 Oct 2013

Director Hansal Mehta tell us what prompted him to make a film on slain lawyer Shahid Azmi.

No More Laughs for Kartik Aaryan

No More Laughs for Kartik Aaryan

Rediff.com19 Aug 2021

Kartik has exchanged the grin for the grim.

Kai Po Che's Raj Kumar's uncanny resemblance to Shahid

Kai Po Che's Raj Kumar's uncanny resemblance to Shahid

Rediff.com27 Feb 2013

Hansal Mehta's film Shahid -- based on lawyer Shahid Azmi, who was gunned down in his Mumbai office in broad daylight in 2010 -- is scheduled for release in April.

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.

2023's Top OTT Hits So Far

2023's Top OTT Hits So Far

Rediff.com11 Jul 2023

Joginder Tuteja looks at the 10 Web series and movies (in alphabetical order) that have made the most impression.

#PadmavatiControversy: It is heartbreaking to see a director defend his movie

#PadmavatiControversy: It is heartbreaking to see a director defend his movie

Rediff.com23 Nov 2017

Hansal Mehta takes on the Padmavati controversy, and much more.

You Must Watch This Heart-Breaking Film

You Must Watch This Heart-Breaking Film

Rediff.com8 Aug 2023

'Yellow Bus is a heart-breaking story based on a real incident and will strike a chord with mothers across the world.'

PIX: Kangana, Imran, Sonam watch Katti Batti

PIX: Kangana, Imran, Sonam watch Katti Batti

Rediff.com18 Sep 2015

Check out star arrivals.

PIX: Rajkummar, Patralekhaa watch Bose: Dead Or Alive

PIX: Rajkummar, Patralekhaa watch Bose: Dead Or Alive

Rediff.com18 Nov 2017

Are you ready for Bose: Dead Or Alive?

PIX: Kareena, Saif celebrate at Prithvi

PIX: Kareena, Saif celebrate at Prithvi

Rediff.com6 Nov 2018

And the festivities continue...

Scam 2003: The Telgi Story Review: Yet Another Winner

Scam 2003: The Telgi Story Review: Yet Another Winner

Rediff.com1 Sep 2023

The series is held together by a superbly astute performance by Gagan Dev Riar, who moves from cheerful conman to menacing criminal with remarkable skill, observes Deepa Gahlot.

Sikander does well in Woodstock Villa

Sikander does well in Woodstock Villa

Rediff.com30 May 2008

Sikander Kher's acting debut, Woodstock Villa, is quite a compelling film about changing morals in today's world.

She Helps Girls Get Education

She Helps Girls Get Education

Rediff.com23 Oct 2024

What are the reasons why a girl's education falls by the wayside? Why was Safeena a casualty too? Maybe because the education system doesn't give youngsters enough options? Or there are societal issues or pressures?

Liar's Dice is India's official entry to Oscars 2015

Liar's Dice is India's official entry to Oscars 2015

Rediff.com23 Sep 2014

The two National award-winning film is directed by Geetu Mohandas.