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Johnny Lever's 10 Funniest Phone Calls

Johnny Lever's 10 Funniest Phone Calls

Rediff.com14 Aug 2026

Celebrate the comedic genius of Johnny Lever on his 69th birthday on August 14 by revisiting his most iconic and side-splitting on-screen phone call scenes that highlight his unparalleled talent for mimicry, slapstick, and animated expressions.

Dinesh Hingoo: 'Johnny Lever Considers Me His Mentor'

Dinesh Hingoo: 'Johnny Lever Considers Me His Mentor'

Rediff.com21 Jul 2026

'I was very close to Kader Khan. Whenever he wrote dialogues and scenes, he would often write my name next to certain roles. He would personally recommend me to directors. Such was his stature that directors would immediately pay attention to his suggestions.'

10 Comedies Which Turn Spying Into A Laughing Matter

10 Comedies Which Turn Spying Into A Laughing Matter

Rediff.com17 hours ago

From Baadshah to Happy Patel: Khatarnak Jasoos, these spy comedies prove that espionage can be a laughing matter, even when promising premises go sometimes spectacularly off course.

Nayyi Navelli Review: Muddled Mix Of Mythology & Horror

Nayyi Navelli Review: Muddled Mix Of Mythology & Horror

Rediff.com6 days ago

Nayyi Navelli is a chaotic and forgettable cinematic experience, struggling to blend mythological, horror, and social commentary into a cohesive narrative, observes Sukanya Verma.

Champions League: Tresoldi 'tricks' as Brugge stun Inter; Bayern held, Barca rally

Champions League: Tresoldi 'tricks' as Brugge stun Inter; Bayern held, Barca rally

Rediff.com14 Oct 2026

On a dramatic Tuesday in the Champions League, Club Brugge secured a stunning 4-3 victory over Inter Milan, highlighted by Nicolo Tresoldi's hat-trick. Elsewhere, Bayern Munich was held to a 3-3 draw by Viking Stavanger after a late equaliser, while Barcelona recovered from a deficit to defeat Galatasaray 4-1. Atletico Madrid also overcame Manchester United 2-0, and Arsenal secured a 3-0 win against Lille, marking a night of significant results for Europe's top clubs.

10 Johnny Walker Songs You Must Listen To

10 Johnny Walker Songs You Must Listen To

Rediff.com29 Jul 2026

On Johnny Walker's 23rd death anniversary on July 29, Subhash K Jha looks at the peppy songs picturised on the legendary comic.

Birthday Special: A Playlist of 25 Bachchan Bangers

Birthday Special: A Playlist of 25 Bachchan Bangers

Rediff.com12 Oct 2026

Celebrate Amitabh Bachchan's 84th birthday with a look back at his most iconic and electrifying dance numbers.

Ajay Devgn's 10 Biggest Openings At Box Office

Ajay Devgn's 10 Biggest Openings At Box Office

Rediff.com6 Oct 2026

Drishyam - The Conclusion has made history by becoming Ajay Devgn's biggest box office opener with an astounding Rs 62.03 crores, also securing a spot among the Top-5 Bollywood openers of all time.

'Stardom Used To Be Exclusive Club, Not Anymore'

'Stardom Used To Be Exclusive Club, Not Anymore'

Rediff.com30 Sep 2026

'Stardom is relative and script is the star. It is not one size fits all.'

The Very Best Of Kunal Kemmu

The Very Best Of Kunal Kemmu

Rediff.com22 Sep 2026

From a scene-stealing child actor to a cult-comedy favourite and a director in his own right, Kunal Kemmu has delivered plenty of memorable turns across three decades.

What Drishyam, Singham, Dhamaal Have In Common

What Drishyam, Singham, Dhamaal Have In Common

Rediff.com29 Sep 2026

From Hera Pheri to Krrish and Drishyam, these Bollywood franchises took their sequels in wildly different directions from the films that inspired them.

Triathlon legend Jonny Brownlee hangs up his professional racing shoes

Triathlon legend Jonny Brownlee hangs up his professional racing shoes

Rediff.com4 Sep 2026

Three-time Olympic medallist and six-time world champion Jonny Brownlee has announced his retirement from professional triathlon, concluding a highly decorated career in the sport.

8 Countries With The Most Public Holidays

8 Countries With The Most Public Holidays

Rediff.com27 Jul 2026

These nations officially top the list when it comes to maximum number of official days off.

OTT This Week: Welcome To The Jungle, Jana Nayagan...

OTT This Week: Welcome To The Jungle, Jana Nayagan...

Rediff.com21 Aug 2026

Discover the latest star-studded OTT releases this week, featuring Akshay Kumar's Welcome to the Jungle, Vijay's Jana Nayagan, and a diverse selection of regional and international films and series across major streaming platforms.

OTT Releases This Week: Cocktail 2, Bharat Bhagya Vidhata, Aakhri Sawwal

OTT Releases This Week: Cocktail 2, Bharat Bhagya Vidhata, Aakhri Sawwal

Rediff.com14 Aug 2026

This week's OTT releases feature a diverse range of films and series, including the spiritual sequel 'Cocktail 2' starring Shahid Kapoor, Rashmika Mandanna, and Kriti Sanon, Kangana Ranaut's 'Bharat Bhagya Vidhata' based on the 26/11 Mumbai attacks, and the RSS-themed drama 'Aakhri Sawwal'.

15 Movies To Watch Before Avengers: Doomsday

15 Movies To Watch Before Avengers: Doomsday

Rediff.com26 Aug 2026

Marvel has unveiled its list of essential movies and one show to watch before the highly anticipated Avengers: Doomsday.

Why Welcome To The Jungle Is The 'Biggest Film' For Daler Mehndi

Why Welcome To The Jungle Is The 'Biggest Film' For Daler Mehndi

Rediff.com23 Jun 2026

'Sab dost hai lekin jab acting ka time aaya to bahut ghabrahat ho rahi thi.'

Salman's Day Out With Johnny Depp

Salman's Day Out With Johnny Depp

Rediff.com12 Dec 2025

Salman Khan, who turns 60 this month, made a splash at the Red Sea Film Festival, as he rubbed shoulders with Hollywood's A-listers.

Before Toxic, 15 Films That Broke Their Directors' Moulds

Before Toxic, 15 Films That Broke Their Directors' Moulds

Rediff.com20 Aug 2026

From Sanjay Leela Bhansali and S S Rajamouli to Sundar C and Ayan Mukerji, these 15 filmmakers took a wild detour from their comfort zones, with wildly different results.

Andaz Apna Apna To Ghayal: Rajkumar Santoshi's Top 10 Films

Andaz Apna Apna To Ghayal: Rajkumar Santoshi's Top 10 Films

Rediff.com11 Aug 2026

Rajkumar Santoshi's best films prove that few Bollywood filmmakers could mix hard-hitting drama, action, comedy and sheer masala madness quite like him.

Tera Yaar Hoon Main Review: Bas Kar, Yaar!

Tera Yaar Hoon Main Review: Bas Kar, Yaar!

Rediff.com24 Jul 2026

Debutant Aman Indra Kumar simply has no screen presence or charisma, sighs Mayur Sanap.

Ajay Devgn's Top 10 Funniest Performances

Ajay Devgn's Top 10 Funniest Performances

Rediff.com15 Jul 2026

Deadpan humour has become Ajay Devgn's trademark. Here's a look at the roles that turned him into one of Bollywood's most unexpected comedy stars.

Welcome To The Jungle Is A Hit

Welcome To The Jungle Is A Hit

Rediff.com29 Jun 2026

Welcome To The Jungle enjoys an exciting opening weekend, with a box office collection of Rs 67 crore* (Rs 670 million).

Ahead Of Tera Yaar Hoon Main, Milap Zaveri's Films, Ranked!

Ahead Of Tera Yaar Hoon Main, Milap Zaveri's Films, Ranked!

Rediff.com23 Jul 2026

From Satyameva Jayate to Mastiii 4, Milap Zaveri's films may divide critics, but ranking them can prove to be even more challenging than watching them.

Avengers Doomsday Trailer Review: Epic Or Overstuffed?

Avengers Doomsday Trailer Review: Epic Or Overstuffed?

Rediff.com21 Jul 2026

The Avengers: Doomsday teaser trailer has dropped, revealing an ambitious, potentially overcrowded multiverse saga featuring Doctor Doom, returning heroes, and universe-colliding stakes that could define the future of the MCU.

Akshay Kumar Wants To Retire, But...

Akshay Kumar Wants To Retire, But...

Rediff.com12 Jun 2026

'Don't worry about retirement. Keep working. If you want a long life, keep working.'

Unscramble The Welcome To The Jungle Jigsaw Puzzle

Unscramble The Welcome To The Jungle Jigsaw Puzzle

Rediff.com13 May 2026

Have a blast with Welcome to the Jungle, one puzzling piece at a time!

FIFA World Cup 2026: Scandinavia split over Norway's signature Viking row celebration

FIFA World Cup 2026: Scandinavia split over Norway's signature Viking row celebration

Rediff.com24 Jun 2026

Norway's success at the World Cup has triggered euphoria at home, but the team's trademark "Viking row" celebration is beginning to test the patience of their Scandinavian neighbours, drawing shrugs from Sweden and envy from Denmark.

Why Indian Politicians Fear Youth Dissent

Why Indian Politicians Fear Youth Dissent

Rediff.com19 Jun 2026

CBSE exams and unemployment are divergent concerns for the middle class and the poor, and the idioms of protest don't speak to all of India's young people, points out Kanika Datta.

Mortal Kombat II Review: Karl Urban Steals The Fight

Mortal Kombat II Review: Karl Urban Steals The Fight

Rediff.com8 May 2026

The violent set pieces, exaggerated villains, ridiculous dialogue, and non-stop fan service all work in the moment. But once the credits roll, there is not much left to hold onto.

The 10 Funniest Performances in Welcome To The Jungle

The 10 Funniest Performances in Welcome To The Jungle

Rediff.com30 Jun 2026

Akshay Kumar runs away with Welcome To The Jungle, but a few unexpected scene-stealers ensure he isn't having all the fun.

Before Alpha, 10 Times Bollywood Reimagined The Ramayana

Before Alpha, 10 Times Bollywood Reimagined The Ramayana

Rediff.com24 Jun 2026

Long before Alpha, Bollywood had been retelling the Ramayana in modern settings, sometimes subtly and sometimes not so subtly.

Before Welcome To The Jungle, Ranking Akshay Kumar-Suniel Shetty-Paresh Rawal's Movies

Before Welcome To The Jungle, Ranking Akshay Kumar-Suniel Shetty-Paresh Rawal's Movies

Rediff.com18 Jun 2026

As Akshay Kumar, Suniel Shetty, and Paresh Rawal reunite for Welcome To The Jungle, here's a nostalgic ranking of every film that brought Bollywood's most beloved comic trio together.

Mumbai Man Cheats Widow Of 7 Crore With False Loan Promise

Mumbai Man Cheats Widow Of 7 Crore With False Loan Promise

Rediff.com18 May 2026

A man in Mumbai has been booked for allegedly cheating a woman of 7 crore by making false promises of financial assistance and business loans after her husband's death. The accused, Bharat Singh alias Johnny, allegedly obtained the woman's GST login credentials and carried out fake transactions in her company's name.

Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai Review: David Dhawan Recycles Himself!

Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai Review: David Dhawan Recycles Himself!

Rediff.com5 Jun 2026

Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai faithfully recreates the chaos, clichs and comic sensibilities of a vintage David Dhawan entertainer, for better and often for worse, notes Sreeju Sudhakaran.

Four Killed In Scrap Godown Fire In Rajasthan

Four Killed In Scrap Godown Fire In Rajasthan

Rediff.com25 Apr 2026

Four people, including two minor girls, died in a fire at a scrap godown in Rajasthan's Kotputli-Behror district. The fire is suspected to have been triggered by a lit bidi igniting spirit from scrap perfume bottles.

Judge Withdraws From Karti Chidambaram CBI Case Hearing

Judge Withdraws From Karti Chidambaram CBI Case Hearing

Rediff.com28 Apr 2026

Delhi High Court judge Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma has recused herself from hearing a plea by Congress MP Karti Chidambaram seeking to quash a CBI FIR against him. The FIR alleges that Chidambaram helped an alcoholic beverage company over the ban on the duty-free sale of its whisky.

Elvis to Michael: 10 Musical Biopics With The Biggest Openings

Elvis to Michael: 10 Musical Biopics With The Biggest Openings

Rediff.com28 Apr 2026

The Michael Jackson biopic, Michael, has made an explosive debut at the worldwide box office, setting new records for the highest opening weekend for a music biopic.

10 David Dhawan Films To Watch Ahead Of Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai

10 David Dhawan Films To Watch Ahead Of Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai

Rediff.com6 May 2026

As David Dhawan hints at potential retirement after Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai, we revisit his iconic Bollywood comedies that defined an era of entertainment.

Stars to Storytellers: 10 Best Hindi Films Directed by Actors

Stars to Storytellers: 10 Best Hindi Films Directed by Actors

Rediff.com28 Apr 2026

As Riteish Deshmukh turns director again with Raja Shivaji, we look at past actors who stepped behind the camera and delivered some of Hindi cinema's most memorable films.