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Over 600 authors, scientists seek withdrawal of citizenship bill

Over 600 authors, scientists seek withdrawal of citizenship bill

Rediff.com11 Dec 2019

Scholars and students have cautioned that the proposed divisive and discriminatory changes would harm the country.

Bollywood stars celebrate Dusshera

Bollywood stars celebrate Dusshera

Rediff.com3 Oct 2014

Here's a look at the top 10 tweets from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.

How Rajkummar Rao became a dreaded terrorist

How Rajkummar Rao became a dreaded terrorist

Rediff.com27 Sep 2017

The filmmaker said he relied on documentary evidence and public accounts for much of the script.

An acid attack survivor's BOLD message for India

An acid attack survivor's BOLD message for India

Rediff.com1 Apr 2019

Laxmi's bold and powerful message

Bollywood's 10 WORST Gangster Films

Bollywood's 10 WORST Gangster Films

Rediff.com12 Nov 2013

Ram Gopal Verma's latest gangster film, Satya 2 has been a big disaster.

Is Dileesh Pothan our finest film-maker?

Is Dileesh Pothan our finest film-maker?

Rediff.com6 Apr 2021

'I might in the future step out of a Dileesh Pothan movie not completely satisfied, but content I'll be in the knowledge that our greatest living film-maker had failed striving to be something more than just an auteur,' notes Sreehari Nair.

'Names like 'Megastar' are too small for Pawan Kalyan'

'Names like 'Megastar' are too small for Pawan Kalyan'

Rediff.com1 Oct 2013

Here's what your favourtie Bollywood celebrities are tweeting.

Delhi court throws out M J Akbar's defamation case against Ramani

Delhi court throws out M J Akbar's defamation case against Ramani

Rediff.com18 Feb 2021

Declaring that the right of reputation cannot be protected at the cost of right of life and dignity, a Delhi court on Wednesday threw out former Union minister and editor M J Akbar's criminal defamation suit against journalist Priya Ramani who has accused him of sexual harassment.

Remembering Yash Chopra on Rediff

Remembering Yash Chopra on Rediff

Rediff.com26 Sep 2013

We present our specials on the veteran filmmaker.

Saawariya : Terribly boring!

Saawariya : Terribly boring!

Rediff.com9 Nov 2007

A film that purports to be a love story is in deep trouble if its lead characters do not connect and are not believable. And that is biggest flaw of Saawariya.

Kapoors hope for Guinness nod

Kapoors hope for Guinness nod

Rediff.com24 Oct 2007

Ritu Nanda has approached the authorities, as her family has contributed a lot to the film industry.

Is Village Rockstars the right choice for Oscars? Vote!

Is Village Rockstars the right choice for Oscars? Vote!

Rediff.com23 Sep 2018

'It is a film with a good human concept that would touch people around the world.' 'We are honouring a film that deserves to be at the Oscars.'

After Rihanna, prominent international celebs back farmers' protests

After Rihanna, prominent international celebs back farmers' protests

Rediff.com4 Feb 2021

Prominent international celebrities and activists on Wednesday joined American pop star Rihanna to extend support to the farmers' protests here and garner international attention on the protracted stir but their remarks were slammed by India as 'neither accurate nor responsible'.

Bajirao Mastani to be dubbed in Telugu, Tamil

Bajirao Mastani to be dubbed in Telugu, Tamil

Rediff.com27 Nov 2015

After Prem Ratan Dhan Payo, it's time for another magnum opus to spread its wings into the regional market.

What you should know about the Malegaon film industry

What you should know about the Malegaon film industry

Rediff.com31 Mar 2013

Malliwood artistes work on daily wages. They earn a livelihood selling vegetables or working in the textile factory in Malegaon, or run eateries or tea stalls. In the credits their names reflect their professions, like Salim Electrician, Iqbal Chaiwala, or Zaheer Cyclewala.

PHOTO: Imran, Kareena shoot for an item song

PHOTO: Imran, Kareena shoot for an item song

Rediff.com22 Aug 2013

Here's what your favourite Bollywood celebrities are tweeting.

Farah Khan: Ten Best Scenes in Hindi Cinema

Farah Khan: Ten Best Scenes in Hindi Cinema

Rediff.com3 Jun 2013

Aamir Khan, Dev Anand, Kishore Kumar all feature on Farah Khan's list.

Sendhil Ramamurthy: I have quit Heroes

Sendhil Ramamurthy: I have quit Heroes

Rediff.com5 May 2010

The Indian American actor talks about his innings in Indian cinema, working with Shabana Azmi and quitting the show that made him a household name all over America.

Box office: Decent opening for Shootout At Wadala, Bombay Talkies

Box office: Decent opening for Shootout At Wadala, Bombay Talkies

Rediff.com7 May 2013

Here's a look at the hits and misses at the box office this week.

Review: Crimson Peak is a gorgeous Gothic masterwork

Review: Crimson Peak is a gorgeous Gothic masterwork

Rediff.com16 Oct 2015

Crimson Peak is not for everyone, but the mood is set very early on, says Raja Sen.

'India badly needs a modern Gandhi today'

'India badly needs a modern Gandhi today'

Rediff.com16 Sep 2013

Today the common man is not angry because of the corruption in the country, he is angry because he is a victim of corruption, says filmmaker Prakash Jha, in our special series where well-known Indians tell Rediff.com why they love India

Films about India: From Literature to the Movies

Films about India: From Literature to the Movies

Rediff.com31 Jan 2013

Here's a look at some recent most book-to-film adaptations of stories set in India.

Rituparno Ghosh's last film set to release

Rituparno Ghosh's last film set to release

Rediff.com23 Aug 2013

Satyanweshi will release on August 30.

'I will not engage with talent from the neighbouring country'

'I will not engage with talent from the neighbouring country'

Rediff.com18 Oct 2016

'The best way to express your patriotism is to spread love and that's all I have ever tried to do through my work and cinema.' Karan Johar breaks his silence.

Deepika Padukone wanted to play Mary Kom on screen

Deepika Padukone wanted to play Mary Kom on screen

Rediff.com8 Aug 2013

Actress Deepika Padukone has revealed that she would have loved to do a film on ace boxer Mary Kom.

Govt paves way for regulation of OTT platforms, online news

Govt paves way for regulation of OTT platforms, online news

Rediff.com11 Nov 2020

There was no law or autonomous body governing digital content in India so far. Now, OTT and other platforms, including digital news websites, are expected to fall within a governmental framework of rules and regulations.

The MOST GROUNDBREAKING Hindi film of all time? Tell us!

The MOST GROUNDBREAKING Hindi film of all time? Tell us!

Rediff.com24 Jul 2013

Have your say!

Mira Nair: I find Pakistan very alluring

Mira Nair: I find Pakistan very alluring

Rediff.com9 May 2013

After five years of hard work, and many months of film festival touring, Mira Nair is finally getting ready for the theatrical release of The Reluctant Fundamentalist in India.

Ash: Cannes, Locarno, now Toronto!

Ash: Cannes, Locarno, now Toronto!

Rediff.com20 Aug 2003

After protests, Mumbai film festival drops Pak film

After protests, Mumbai film festival drops Pak film

Rediff.com17 Oct 2016

Indo-Pak tensions cast its shadow on the Mumbai International Film Festival with organisers on Monday dropping Pakistani film "Jago Hua Savera" in its retrospective section amid threats of protests at its screening.

Karan Johar: The real passion in a love story comes from sex

Karan Johar: The real passion in a love story comes from sex

Rediff.com30 Apr 2013

Karan Johar explains what drew him to direct a film in Bombay Talkies, his biggest fears as a filmmaker, and his early memories of watching films.

Diwali kitchen: Top Indian-American chefs share their fav recipes

Diwali kitchen: Top Indian-American chefs share their fav recipes

Rediff.com10 Nov 2015

Have you tasted Besan ke ladoo cookies?

Who persuaded Hrithik to speak to Arnab?

Who persuaded Hrithik to speak to Arnab?

Rediff.com12 Oct 2017

'So did Goswami persuade Hrithik to talk? I ask, because until a week ago, Hrithik told me there was no way he would open up on the matter,' reveals Subhash K Jha.

No IPL blues for Bollywood

No IPL blues for Bollywood

Rediff.com12 Apr 2013

Thanks to the unexpectedly big success of David Dhawan's Chashme Buddoor, the fear of the Indian Premiere League has been exorcized from the minds of filmmakers, who, until recently, were fearful of losing out a part of their audience to cricket.

'Aamir stood beside me through the journey'

'Aamir stood beside me through the journey'

Rediff.com25 Aug 2021

'It was one of the greatest learnings in my life to see someone like the great Amitabh Bachchan go through such a tough phase.' 'He had been there, done it all and really didn't need to prove himself.' 'Yet, he channelised it all and came out with one of his best performances,' Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra tells Savera R Someshwar/Rediff.com in a fascinating conversation about the films he has made and the actors he has worked with.

Rajinikanth, Kamal Haasan: Actors who debuted with K Balachander

Rajinikanth, Kamal Haasan: Actors who debuted with K Balachander

Rediff.com24 Dec 2014

The 84-year-old Dadasaheb Phalke Award winner has given some of the best talents to Indian cinema.

When SRK blew flying kisses

When SRK blew flying kisses

Rediff.com28 Aug 2006

The Don music launch held in Inorbit Mall was a smash hit.

Malayalam directors allege shabby treatment

Malayalam directors allege shabby treatment

Rediff.com28 Nov 2005

'The festival is supporting only Bollywood and mainstream cinema,' they allege.

PIX: Meet the PATAKAS of Bollywood

PIX: Meet the PATAKAS of Bollywood

Rediff.com13 Nov 2012

Say hello to the unmistakable patakas of Bollywood.

PIX: Meet the PATAKAS of Bollywood

PIX: Meet the PATAKAS of Bollywood

Rediff.com13 Nov 2012

Say hello to the unmistakable patakas of Bollywood.