News for 'Indian Cinema'

Zepto Grabs #2 Spot in Global Food Apps

Zepto Grabs #2 Spot in Global Food Apps

Rediff.com6 Feb 2025

Zomato is at 5, Swiggy at 9, Blinkit at 10.

IPL Boosts JioHotstar To 200M Subscribers

IPL Boosts JioHotstar To 200M Subscribers

Rediff.com14 Apr 2025

The subscriber count made JioHotstar one of the largest OTT platforms in the world.

In Dubai, Beating Pakistan Takes Precedence

In Dubai, Beating Pakistan Takes Precedence

Rediff.com17 Feb 2025

The fervour for the India-Pakistan match is so intense that for many beating Pakistan in Dubai seems even more important than winning the Champions Trophy itself, observes K R Nayar, the veteran cricket writer.

'Allu Arjun Gave 51 Takes To Perfect His Movements'

'Allu Arjun Gave 51 Takes To Perfect His Movements'

Rediff.com10 Apr 2024

'He is a phenomenal guy.' 'The clarity with which he does his work and the way he wants to present it to the rest of India, I'm amazed at it.'

'Call Me Kamal Or KH'

'Call Me Kamal Or KH'

Rediff.com11 Nov 2024

'I prefer to remain grounded, constantly aware of my imperfections and my duty to improve.' 'Hence, after considerable reflection, I feel compelled to respectfully decline all such titles or prefixes.'

'We Sometimes Underestimate Our Parents'

'We Sometimes Underestimate Our Parents'

Rediff.com4 Feb 2025

'But when we actually express ourselves, sometimes our parents can surprise us, because they just love their children.' 'Sometimes it's just that simple. That is what I wanted to show in this film.'

Vaani-Bhumi's Night Out

Vaani-Bhumi's Night Out

Rediff.com30 Jan 2023

The Stardust 50th Anniversary Honours awards night saw Bollywood stars bring their fashion A-game to the red carpet.

'End of an era': Political leaders condole Dilip Kumar's demise

'End of an era': Political leaders condole Dilip Kumar's demise

Rediff.com7 Jul 2021

President Kovind offered his condolences to Kumar's family and said his demise marks the end of an era of Indian cinema.

'I Came To Films To Earn Rs 3 Lakh'

'I Came To Films To Earn Rs 3 Lakh'

Rediff.com9 Apr 2025

'Dharmendra, Shashi Kapoor and I were inseparable while we struggled together.' 'When a disillusioned Dharmendra was packing his bags to return home, I prevailed upon him to give himself two months.' 'Five days later, he was signed for Shola Aur Shabnam and I signed Picnic.'

Reliance, Disney merge to form Rs 70,000-cr JV

Reliance, Disney merge to form Rs 70,000-cr JV

Rediff.com14 Nov 2024

Billionaire Mukesh Ambani-led Reliance Industries has completed the merger of its media assets with the India business of global media house Walt Disney and formed a joint venture with a valuation of over Rs 70,000 crore. The JV will be one of the largest media and entertainment companies in India with a combined revenue of approximately Rs 26,000 crore and will be led by Nita Ambani as its chairperson, according to a joint statement.

Gill, Much Sought After In Dubai

Gill, Much Sought After In Dubai

Rediff.com24 Feb 2025

'Wait for six months, and you'll see Gill's jersey become the most sought after one.

Kamal@70: The Motto He Believes In

Kamal@70: The Motto He Believes In

Rediff.com7 Nov 2024

'Kamal has surfed and navigated a lot of tidal waves, manoeuvring the peaks and troughs, combining rare intelligence and commonly available intuitions to overcome unimaginable crises all his life.' 'There is no looking back at the past, for his only motto has been 'Tomorrow belongs to us'!'

'I won't be able to do this again'

'I won't be able to do this again'

Rediff.com1 Apr 2024

'It took us 14 years to get our story into theatres.'

Fall In Love As Aishwarya Goes Green

Fall In Love As Aishwarya Goes Green

Rediff.com19 May 2023

Aishwarya looked gorgeous in a green sequined Valentino cape dress. She complemented her look with transparent block heels, kept her make-up minimal with sparkly green eye shadow.

When Sindhu Met Anupam Kher

When Sindhu Met Anupam Kher

Rediff.com29 Sep 2022

'The laughs, the memories and quality conversation. What an honour.'

Hansal Mehta Reviews Black Warrant: 'Captivating'

Hansal Mehta Reviews Black Warrant: 'Captivating'

Rediff.com13 Jan 2025

'While we've seen some standout series over the past year, few have been as captivating and binge-worthy as this.'

'Popular cinema gives you security in life'

'Popular cinema gives you security in life'

Rediff.com18 Oct 2021

'An actor should learn to separate the actor and the character.' 'Me the actor and me the character should never intermingle.'

Is The Great Indian Kitchen gutsy cinema?

Is The Great Indian Kitchen gutsy cinema?

Rediff.com30 Jan 2021

If you think the film is gutsy, you are simply being blind to the truth that the whole men-are-worthless slant is saleable right now, argues Sreehari Nair.

Why Manoj Kumar Stopped Making Movies

Why Manoj Kumar Stopped Making Movies

Rediff.com4 Apr 2025

'I am not a greedy film person, even as an actor.' 'While my contemporaries Dharmendra and Shashi Kapoor acted in nearly 300 films each, I've done hardly 35 films in my entire career.'

'Mumbai Indians a very confused team; Hardik looks flattened'

'Mumbai Indians a very confused team; Hardik looks flattened'

Rediff.com4 May 2024

India vice-captain Hardik Pandya looks drained, flattened, under pressure and Mumbai Indians appear like a confused unit under him, reckon former cricketers Aaron Finch and Greame Smith.

Kohli has turned Indian cricketers into 'out and out' athletes: KP

Kohli has turned Indian cricketers into 'out and out' athletes: KP

Rediff.com26 Mar 2024

Former England captain Kevin Pietersen on Tuesday said fitness freak Virat Kohli has turned his teammates into "out and out athletes" and called him the man responsible for an incredible turnaround in Indian cricket.

SIT files chargesheet against Kerala actor-MLA in sexual assault case

SIT files chargesheet against Kerala actor-MLA in sexual assault case

Rediff.com2 Feb 2025

The chargesheet filed at the Ernakulam judicial magistrate court claims that there is digital evidence against Mukesh in the case.

OTT Expands The Geography Of Storytelling

OTT Expands The Geography Of Storytelling

Rediff.com10 Mar 2025

Writers and creators are telling more authentic stories based in states and cities that we may not have seen much of in mainstream media, such as Nagaland, Arunachal Pradesh, and Madhya Pradesh. Or ones that we have some mistaken notions about like Punjab, Delhi, Haryana, Bihar, Tamil Nadu, highlights Vanita Kohli-Khandekar.

No role in jailed Indians' release by Qatar: SRK scotches speculation

No role in jailed Indians' release by Qatar: SRK scotches speculation

Rediff.com13 Feb 2024

Speculation over his role was sparked off when senior BJP leader Subramanian Swamy tweeted earlier in the day, Modi should take Cinema star Sharuk Khan to Qatar with him since after MEA and NSA had failed to persuade the Shiekhs of Qatar, Modi pleaded with Khan to intervene , and thus got an expensive settlement from the Qatar Shiekhs to free our Naval officers.

Mohanlal's Message To Pushpa 2 Lovers

Mohanlal's Message To Pushpa 2 Lovers

Rediff.com12 Dec 2024

'My simple prayer is that...'

The Raj & DK Line-Up You Cannot Miss

The Raj & DK Line-Up You Cannot Miss

Rediff.com6 Nov 2024

Sukanya Verma looks at their eclectic career of over two decades as their latest offering Citadel: Honey Bunny, the Indian leg of the Russo Brothers globetrotting spy universe series, drops on Amazon Prime Video on November 7.

Digital to overtake TV in revenues by end of 2024

Digital to overtake TV in revenues by end of 2024

Rediff.com6 Mar 2024

It has been a slow year for the Indian media and entertainment (M&E) business. After two years of double-digit growth, it grew at just about 8 per cent in 2023 over 2022. It now stands at Rs 2.33 trillion in advertising and pay revenues.

Kriti Has A Shaadi Question For You

Kriti Has A Shaadi Question For You

Rediff.com19 Dec 2024

Ananya wears the colour of the season... Shraddha shares a throwback pic... Shriya gets a present from Gym Santa...

Things Are Looking Up At Box Office, But...

Things Are Looking Up At Box Office, But...

Rediff.com19 Jun 2023

'In terms of ticket sales, Hindi is at 50-60 per cent while the South markets are at 80-90 per cent of pre-pandemic levels.' The patchy performance of Hindi, the largest segment of the business is the nub of what is bothering Indian cinema.

Look Who Won Big At IIFA Awards!

Look Who Won Big At IIFA Awards!

Rediff.com30 Sep 2024

Film stars and technicians were awarded at the IIFA awards over the weekend, and here are the big winners.

'Shyambabu Was Like A University'

'Shyambabu Was Like A University'

Rediff.com28 Dec 2024

'Being in his company was learning at every moment.'

'Don't see why he can't succeed in Australia...'

'Don't see why he can't succeed in Australia...'

Rediff.com16 Oct 2024

Kumble said that he does not feel that Jaiswal will change his aggressive approach in Australia, where India has won two back-to-back series.

Bollywood Heads To Goa

Bollywood Heads To Goa

Rediff.com21 Nov 2024

The 55th International Film Festival of India kicked off in India's party venue, Goa, and the stars added to the dazzle.

Usha Uthup, Mithun Get Padma Bhushan Awards

Usha Uthup, Mithun Get Padma Bhushan Awards

Rediff.com23 Apr 2024

Usha Uthup and Mithun Chakraborty were among those who were conferred with the prestigious Padma Bhushan award for their outstanding contribution to Indian cinema.

'Women Want To Remain Invisible'

'Women Want To Remain Invisible'

Rediff.com10 Feb 2025

'It is, in a way, my mother's story.'

The Meteoric Rise Of Pan-Indian Films

The Meteoric Rise Of Pan-Indian Films

Rediff.com6 Mar 2022

'This is the best time to do a pan-Indian film.'

Manoj Kumar's 10 BEST Performances

Manoj Kumar's 10 BEST Performances

Rediff.com4 Apr 2025

The veteran actor passed into the ages in the early hours of Friday, April 4, 2025. Sukanya Verma looks back at his most memorable performances.

Is Kriti Sanon playing a WEREWOLF?

Is Kriti Sanon playing a WEREWOLF?

Rediff.com30 Nov 2021

It's a really unique film, never done in Indian cinema before.

When Karan Johar Fainted Directing Mr Bachchan

When Karan Johar Fainted Directing Mr Bachchan

Rediff.com11 Oct 2024

'It must have been the nervous excitement of shooting with THE Amitabh Bachchan. I had kept tossing and turning all night. The next morning, I promptly fainted in my choreographer Farah Khan's arms. When I came round, I heard Amitji saying, 'Please don't faint. I promise I'll dance well.''

Here's Zaheer Khan's Indian squad for T20 World Cup

Here's Zaheer Khan's Indian squad for T20 World Cup

Rediff.com27 Apr 2024

Zaheer named 16 players in his squad, with the caveat that only one player between Gujarat Titans' captain Shubman Gill and Rajasthan Royals' opener Yashasvi Jaiswal will be selected as Rohit Sharma's opening partner.