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Kamal Haasan's latest adventure... Citizen K

Kamal Haasan's latest adventure... Citizen K

Rediff.com24 Dec 2015

Citizen K is purely about Kamal Haasan's work.

It's All About Loving Numbers!

It's All About Loving Numbers!

Rediff.com18 Apr 2024

Bollywood loves number games. And not just the rat race kind. There's a slew of movies with numbers in their title.

SEE: Why this MP BJP leader wore footwear after 6 yrs

SEE: Why this MP BJP leader wore footwear after 6 yrs

Rediff.com23 Dec 2023

The Bharatiya Janata Party's Anuppur district unit chief in Madhya Pradesh, who had vowed in 2017 not to wear footwear till the party forms a government in the state, started wearing it again on Saturday, days after the saffron party registered a resounding victory in the assembly polls.

Starring Rajinikanth, Kamal Haasan, Mani Ratnam...

Starring Rajinikanth, Kamal Haasan, Mani Ratnam...

Rediff.com11 Feb 2019

Also present at Soundarya's reception: Tamil Nadu CM, deputy CM, ministers, other powerful politicians and, of course, movie stars...

BJP, Congress camps in MP rocked by leaders' protests over ticket denial

BJP, Congress camps in MP rocked by leaders' protests over ticket denial

Rediff.com23 Oct 2023

On Monday, former state health minister Rustam Singh quit the Bharatiya Janata Party after being denied a ticket from Morena and joined the Bahujan Samaj Party, which has fielded his son from the seat.

The many, many, MANY controversies of Kamal Haasan

The many, many, MANY controversies of Kamal Haasan

Rediff.com7 May 2015

Kamal Haasan's list of controversies is as long as his impressive filmography.

Godse row: Kamal Haasan gets anticipatory bail

Godse row: Kamal Haasan gets anticipatory bail

Rediff.com20 May 2019

Justice R Pugalendhi of the Madurai Bench directed the Makkal Needhi Maiam founder to appear before the judicial magistrate court in Aravakurichi and execute a bail bond for Rs 10,000 with two sureties each for a like sum.

In SC Coast Guard opposes permanent commission for women

In SC Coast Guard opposes permanent commission for women

Rediff.com13 Mar 2024

The Indian Coast Guard has filed an affidavit in response to a plea moved by a woman officer seeking permanent commission.

Cong releases 2nd list, Nakul Nath fielded from Chhindwara

Cong releases 2nd list, Nakul Nath fielded from Chhindwara

Rediff.com12 Mar 2024

The Congress on Tuesday announced its second list of 43 candidates for the Lok Sabha polls, fielding Kamal Nath's son Nakul Nath once again from Madhya Pradesh's Chhindwara and Ashok Gehlot's son Vaibhav Gehlot from Rajasthan's Jalore.

Project K Just Signed Up A Superstar

Project K Just Signed Up A Superstar

Rediff.com26 Jun 2023

Kamal Haasan is the new addition to the action thriller film Project K, which also features Prabhas, Deepika Padukone, Disha Patani and Amitabh Bachchan.

Bollywood's Most Mesmerising Tawaif? VOTE!

Bollywood's Most Mesmerising Tawaif? VOTE!

Rediff.com25 Apr 2024

Dazzling, dancing and decked to the hilt, courtesans in Hindi films are a breathtaking mix of shiny fantasy and flirtatious poetry to behold.

How politicians tried to break Kamal Haasan

How politicians tried to break Kamal Haasan

Rediff.com8 Aug 2018

'Those involved in the government had invested in cineplexes in Tamil Nadu, so they wanted Vishwaroopam stopped to further their gains.' 'When there was a difference of opinion, they started punishing the film by banning it.' 'It is ugly, tyrannical politics which the nation did not understand.' 'They broke me for Rs 60 crores.' 'Because I am a star, I am living to tell the story.'

Ram temple consecration: VIPs to get 'mahaprasad'

Ram temple consecration: VIPs to get 'mahaprasad'

Rediff.com21 Jan 2024

The Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust has got 'mahaprasad' prepared for the VIPs coming to attend the consecration ceremony in Ayodhya on Monday.

Gogamedi murder accused planned to flee abroad: Police

Gogamedi murder accused planned to flee abroad: Police

Rediff.com10 Dec 2023

Sources said the duo attackers -- Rohit Rathore of Jaipur and Nitin Fauji of Haryana's Mahendragarh -- had planned to flee the country and had been allegedly promised Rs 50,000 each to kill Gogamedi.

'Main apne bete ko hero nahin bana sakaa'

'Main apne bete ko hero nahin bana sakaa'

Rediff.com26 Nov 2023

To see the 92-year old father attending court for his son's bail plea was more heartbreaking than any scene from Kohli's cinema.

Guess Who Said No To Virasat?

Guess Who Said No To Virasat?

Rediff.com31 May 2023

Kamal Haasan, who wrote the original story and idolised Dilip Kumar, wanted to remake Thevar Magan in Hindi with Dilipsaab and himself as father and son.

Kamal Nath says ready to rest; sparks retirement talks

Kamal Nath says "ready to rest"; sparks retirement talks

Rediff.com14 Dec 2020

On Monday, the leader of the opposition in the state assembly said, The day, the people of Chhindwara wish that I should retire from politics, I will call it quits."

Vij was to be sworn-in, but he didn't come: Khattar

Vij was to be sworn-in, but he didn't come: Khattar

Rediff.com12 Mar 2024

BJP leader Anil Vij on Tuesday skipped Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini's swearing-in ceremony where, according to the outgoing CM M L Khattar, he would also have been inducted in the cabinet.

Rajini, Kamal hint at joining hands for TN's welfare

Rajini, Kamal hint at joining hands for TN's welfare

Rediff.com19 Nov 2019

"If a situation arises wherein me and Kamal have to join hands for the welfare of people of Tamil Nadu, we will surely come together," Rajinikanth said.

Kamal Nath predicts return of Cong in MP after bypolls

Kamal Nath predicts return of Cong in MP after bypolls

Rediff.com31 Oct 2020

Bypolls to 28 assembly constituencies in the state will be held on November 3. In order to return to power in the state, the Congress has to win all 28 seats, while the ruling BJP only needs nine seats to reach the majority mark of 116 in the 230-member House.

Shivraj evades question on becoming MP CM again

Shivraj evades question on becoming MP CM again

Rediff.com2 Dec 2023

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Friday said his party would pull off a spectacular victory in the state assembly elections, but evaded a direct reply to a question whether he would be the chief minister for the fifth time, as he just said 'Bharatiya Janata Party Zindabad'.

Vishwaroop 2 Trailer: Perfect launch for Kamal's politics

Vishwaroop 2 Trailer: Perfect launch for Kamal's politics

Rediff.com11 Jun 2018

Vishwaroop 2 gives one's nationalistic adrenaline a high, feels Syed Firdaus Ashraf.

Kamal Haasan launches party, names it 'Makkal Needhi Maiam'

Kamal Haasan launches party, names it 'Makkal Needhi Maiam'

Rediff.com21 Feb 2018

"I am not your leader, I am your tool.. this gathering is full of leaders," he said moments before announcing the party's name that roughly translates to "Centre for People's Justice."

Kamal Nath steps down as MP CM ahead of SC-mandated floor test

Kamal Nath steps down as MP CM ahead of SC-mandated floor test

Rediff.com20 Mar 2020

Nath's resignation brought an end to the 18-day-long political drama which also played out in Haryana, Bengaluru and the national capital.

The labourer who floored Kamal Haasan, Shankar Mahadevan

The labourer who floored Kamal Haasan, Shankar Mahadevan

Rediff.com17 Jul 2018

'When Kamal Haasan came into the room, I was literally shivering. I am just an ordinary head load worker and there, I was standing next to a legend like him. I didn't know what to do. Not even in my dreams did I think of meeting Kamal sir or talking to Shankar Mahadevan sir. I was living a dream.'

Kamal Haasan: My best roles came from Balachandersaab

Kamal Haasan: My best roles came from Balachandersaab

Rediff.com18 Dec 2014

'I am an actor because he made me one.'

PHOTOS: Netas, common man vote in MP, C'garh poll

PHOTOS: Netas, common man vote in MP, C'garh poll

Rediff.com17 Nov 2023

The voting for Madhya Pradesh's all 230 assembly seats was held on Friday, November 17, while Chhattisgarh voted in the second phase of the election.

Kamal Haasan gets prestigious French honour

Kamal Haasan gets prestigious French honour

Rediff.com22 Aug 2016

Kamal is the second Tamil actor after Sivaji Ganesan to be awarded this honour.

'Heeramandi wasn't another sex scene'

'Heeramandi wasn't another sex scene'

Rediff.com16 May 2024

'While I was performing it, I had a weird feeling that people would love it because it's so bizarre.'

Why Kamal Nath is the best man for MP

Why Kamal Nath is the best man for MP

Rediff.com22 Dec 2018

Kamal Nath will need to watch his back because given the slender majority, there is no doubt that the BJP will try to topple his government.

Saffron sweep puts Kamal Nath in BJP, Congr crosshairs

Saffron sweep puts Kamal Nath in BJP, Congr crosshairs

Rediff.com24 May 2019

"Nathji should take the moral responsibility for the defeat as he is chief minister and mostly importantly the state party chief as well," a Congress leader said.

Scindia loyalist returns to Cong ahead of polls in MP

Scindia loyalist returns to Cong ahead of polls in MP

Rediff.com19 Aug 2023

Samandar Patel, 52, an Other Backward Classes leader from Jawad area of Neemuch, had joined the BJP when Scindia and MLAs loyal to him rebelled against the Congress in March 2020, leading to the collapse of the Kamal Nath government.

Will Kangana Make A Good Politician?

Will Kangana Make A Good Politician?

Rediff.com27 Mar 2024

Entertainers can be good politicians if they treat the citizens as the audience, and treat their job like a live show, and work hard to make sure the audience likes them, asserts Sandeep Goyal.

Column: Kamal Haasan disappoints

Column: Kamal Haasan disappoints

Rediff.com16 Jun 2008

The biggest failure of Dasavathaaram is the lack of a proper story, a tight screenplay and well connected characters. One gets the feeling that because Kamal Haasan wanted to make history by portraying ten different characters, he created them. Otherwise, one cannot think of any justification in him appearing all sorts of get-ups.

MP polls: BJP, Cong fight for Ram temple credit

MP polls: BJP, Cong fight for Ram temple credit

Rediff.com28 Oct 2023

A war of words has erupted in poll-bound Madhya Pradesh after the Congress objected to the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party putting up hoardings taking credit for the construction of the Ram temple in Ayodhya.

Watch Vijay Deverakonda Romance Mrunal Thakur

Watch Vijay Deverakonda Romance Mrunal Thakur

Rediff.com20 Mar 2024

Amazon Prime Video has announced a huge number of assorted Web series and movies, and the slate sure looks interesting.

Have You Played Ladoo Holi?

Have You Played Ladoo Holi?

Rediff.com28 Feb 2023

Devotees dance and throw ladoos at each other. The ladoos are later consumed as prasad.

When Kamal Haasan took Rajesh Khanna for a film...

When Kamal Haasan took Rajesh Khanna for a film...

Rediff.com29 Dec 2016

Kamal Haasan's shares his memories of the superstar on Rajesh Khanna's 74th birth anniversary on December 29.

Rajini can't, but Kamal may still blossom in TN

Rajini can't, but Kamal may still blossom in TN

Rediff.com4 Oct 2017

Rajinikanth seems to have ended the recently-revived speculation about his imminent launch into direct politics, unlike in the past, when he had expressed specific or indirect support one or the other of the two 'Dravidian majors', says N Sathiya Moorthy.

Like Deepika's Look In Project K?

Like Deepika's Look In Project K?

Rediff.com19 Jul 2023

The makers of the upcoming sci-fi Project K unveiled the long-awaited official first look of Deepika Padukone from the film.