News for 'Hindi Films'

Kaalidhar Laapata Review: Worth A Watch

Kaalidhar Laapata Review: Worth A Watch

Rediff.com4 Jul 2025

Watch Kaalidhar Laapata because clean family-viewing films are getting scarcer by the week, recommends Deepa Gahlot.

Why Sholay's Basanti Is Every Woman's Hero

Why Sholay's Basanti Is Every Woman's Hero

Rediff.com15 Aug 2025

Sholay's Basanti is the face of women's empowerment and gender equality. That's why, half a century after the movie first released, we're still talking about her.

'Karan Johar This Side And I Am A Fragile Today'

'Karan Johar This Side And I Am A Fragile Today'

Rediff.com24 Sep 2025

It's been an emotional night for many film folk across India, as they were honoured at the National Awards.

Sajid Khan: Hindi films are not made for film critics

Sajid Khan: Hindi films are not made for film critics

Rediff.com10 Feb 2012

The cast and crew of Housefull 2 unveiled the first theatrical trailer of the film.

Can Motherhood Kill An Actor's Career?

Can Motherhood Kill An Actor's Career?

Rediff.com25 Jun 2025

Kareena has been a leading lady now for 25 years, Deepika for almost two decades and Alia for over a decade. Dinesh Raheja chronicles the changing ways Bollywood has treated actor-moms.

The 7 Best Bachchan Bromances

The 7 Best Bachchan Bromances

Rediff.com14 Oct 2025

While Amitabh Bachchan's chemistry with his heroines -- from Jaya Bhaduri to Rekha to Hema Malini -- brought sizzle to his films, many of his biggest blockbusters have been powered by his combustible combination with male co-stars.

Uttam's Take: Speak Hindi Or Else...

Uttam's Take: Speak Hindi Or Else...

Rediff.com4 May 2022

Uttam Ghosh offers his take on Uttar Pradesh Minister Sanjay Nishad's comment that who don't speak Hindi should leave India.

The Real Genius Responsible For Sholay

The Real Genius Responsible For Sholay

Rediff.com13 Aug 2025

'Editor M S Shinde deserves full credit because, I'm told, Ramesh Sippy had shot 300,000 feet of footage, which was brought down to 18,000. 'He died in 2012, in a 126 square foot flat in Dharavi, penniless, a forgotten hero.'

The Top 75 Hindi Films of the Decade

The Top 75 Hindi Films of the Decade

Rediff.com11 Feb 2010

Here's a look at the movies to cherish.

The Top 75 Hindi Films of the Decade

The Top 75 Hindi Films of the Decade

Rediff.com10 Feb 2010

Here's a look at his next batch of movies to cherish.

The Top 75 Hindi Films of the Decade

The Top 75 Hindi Films of the Decade

Rediff.com9 Feb 2010

Here's a look at the movies to cherish.

Box Office: Sunny Deol's Jaat Does Well

Box Office: Sunny Deol's Jaat Does Well

Rediff.com14 Apr 2025

It was a decent extended weekend for Sunny Deol-starrer Jaat as Rs 40 crore* (Rs 400 million) came in.

Insta influencer held over communal post on Operation Sindoor

Insta influencer held over communal post on Operation Sindoor

Rediff.com31 May 2025

Sharmishtha Panoli was arrested for making a post on Instagram in which alleged that the Hindi film actors were silent on Operation Sindoor.

PIX: Hindi Films To Look Forward To in 2013

PIX: Hindi Films To Look Forward To in 2013

Rediff.com9 Jan 2013

The year looks promising with a series of interesting films lined up for release.

Baahubali: The Epic: What A Spectacle!

Baahubali: The Epic: What A Spectacle!

Rediff.com31 Oct 2025

Prabhas never looked more heroic and magnetic than he did in the dual role of Amarendra and Mahendra Baahubali, applauds Mayur Sanap after watching the nearly four hour-long Baahubali: The Epic.

Thanks To Chhaava, Highest-Grossing February Post-Pandemic

Thanks To Chhaava, Highest-Grossing February Post-Pandemic

Rediff.com24 Mar 2025

January and February surpassed the monthly domestic box collection on a year-on-year basis.

This Hit Director Makes A Comeback

This Hit Director Makes A Comeback

Rediff.com4 Aug 2025

'Love stories don't really excite me.'

'Gurus Abuse The Very People Who Give Them Power'

'Gurus Abuse The Very People Who Give Them Power'

Rediff.com7 Oct 2025

'What is it about the institution of faith that makes somebody get a sense of impunity, that they believe they can get away with anything?'

Nepal cities ban all Indian films over Adipurush dialogues

Nepal cities ban all Indian films over Adipurush dialogues

Rediff.com19 Jun 2023

Kathmandu mayor Balendra Shah on Sunday said no Hindi film will be allowed to run in Kathmandu Metropolitan City until the dialogue "Janaki is a daughter of India" in Adipurush is removed not just in Nepal but also in India

When Suchitra Sen Got Upset With Dev Anand

When Suchitra Sen Got Upset With Dev Anand

Rediff.com16 Jul 2025

'Suchitra Sen threatened to leave, with the film only 80 per cent complete.'

Mahavatar Narsimha Creates Box Office History

Mahavatar Narsimha Creates Box Office History

Rediff.com4 Aug 2025

Saiyaara, which collected Rs 306 crore, would have made more but was was hit by the Mahavatar Narsimha wave.

Action, Romance, Thriller On OTT!

Action, Romance, Thriller On OTT!

Rediff.com3 Oct 2025

From serial killers to genies, interesting content ready to entertain you and satisfy your inner cinephile.

War 2 Is A Major Flop

War 2 Is A Major Flop

Rediff.com18 Aug 2025

Despite YRF securing a huge 4,500+ screens across the country, the quantum of footfalls fell short.

Is Gisele Thakral India's Answer To Kim Kardashian?

Is Gisele Thakral India's Answer To Kim Kardashian?

Rediff.com15 Sep 2025

Gisele Thakral is one of the most popular contestants on Bigg Boss Malayalam Season 7.

'You Don't Know If The Rebellion Will Be Successful'

'You Don't Know If The Rebellion Will Be Successful'

Rediff.com17 Sep 2025

'It is daunting, for sure, because you're rowing upstream.'

Lokah, Param Sundari, War Arrive On OTT

Lokah, Param Sundari, War Arrive On OTT

Rediff.com30 Sep 2025

October looks bright with a lot of festive season releases on OTT.

Why Ayesha Jhulka Stepped Away From Films

Why Ayesha Jhulka Stepped Away From Films

Rediff.com25 Mar 2025

'I've not been doing much work because I was not getting the kind of roles I want to do.'

2024's Must Watch Indian Films

2024's Must Watch Indian Films

Rediff.com26 Dec 2024

Aseem Chhabra picks his top 10 Indian films of 2024, which includes films that have had theatrical releases or are streaming on OTT.

The Biggest Flops Of 2025 So Far

The Biggest Flops Of 2025 So Far

Rediff.com7 Jul 2025

Quite a few films didn't do well, but particularly disappointing were the films that came from the south.

Heer Express Review: Forgettable

Heer Express Review: Forgettable

Rediff.com12 Sep 2025

The comedy is unfunny, the emotional bits are dubious and the music forgettable in Heer Express, observes Deepa Gahlot.

Chhaava Crosses Rs 400 Crore

Chhaava Crosses Rs 400 Crore

Rediff.com1 Mar 2025

Months after the last big success in the Hindi film industry, Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3, there is another big one running successfully in theatres.

When Manoj Kumar Broke No-Intimacy Rule

When Manoj Kumar Broke No-Intimacy Rule

Rediff.com4 Apr 2025

Subhash K Jha remembers his conversations with movie legend Manoj Kumar, who passed into the ages on April 4, 2025.

10 Biggest Hindi Hits of 2022

10 Biggest Hindi Hits of 2022

Rediff.com30 Dec 2022

The highest grossing Hindi films of 2022.

Bold Moves Must For Silver Screen To Sparkle Again

Bold Moves Must For Silver Screen To Sparkle Again

Rediff.com12 Jul 2025

More screens, more films, and longer windows will convert to more people watching, assuming they know a film is releasing, points out Vanita Kohli-Khandekar.

'Gandhi Had The Guts To Get Up And Go On'

'Gandhi Had The Guts To Get Up And Go On'

Rediff.com3 Oct 2025

'For the longest time, he was not an activist.' 'He was just trying to build his own self-identity, self-respect and ambition.'

Enjoy Your Date With The Girlfriend On OTT

Enjoy Your Date With The Girlfriend On OTT

Rediff.com12 Sep 2025

Catch the blockbuster Saiyaara on OTT this week along with Rajinikanth's action-packed, Coolie.

'My Father Bimal Roy's Time Has Come'

'My Father Bimal Roy's Time Has Come'

Rediff.com3 Sep 2025

'When you are a pioneer and someone who's put on a pedestal, but then the pedestal gets dusty, people don't look at the statue anymore.' 'They would say, 'Yes, yes, of course I know Bimal Roy. He made Do Bigha Zamin.'.'

Inspector Zende Review: Mildly Amusing

Inspector Zende Review: Mildly Amusing

Rediff.com5 Sep 2025

Inspector Zende had the potential to be genuinely entertaining. Instead, it settles for formulaic fun, observes Mayur Sanap.

Vash Level 2 Review: Chills And Thrills

Vash Level 2 Review: Chills And Thrills

Rediff.com29 Aug 2025

Though Vash Level 2 doesn't deliver an absolute knock-out experience we would expect from a horror sequel, it has got enough zing to keep the franchise hurtling forward, raves Mayur Sanap.

'Corruption Is No Longer A Bad Word'

'Corruption Is No Longer A Bad Word'

Rediff.com5 Aug 2025

'When India opened its doors to the world, moving away from an agrarian to a market economy, everything, whether life or love, was commodified.'