News for 'Kunal Basu'

Chaos at Messi's Kolkata event sparks political slugfest

Chaos at Messi's Kolkata event sparks political slugfest

Rediff.com13 Dec 2025

Political parties in West Bengal, including the ruling TMC and opposition BJP, have condemned the organizers of an event featuring Lionel Messi in Kolkata after it descended into chaos due to spectators' inability to properly view the football star. Demands for action and accountability have been made.

'Good Roles Are Playing Hard To Get With Me'

'Good Roles Are Playing Hard To Get With Me'

Rediff.com5 May 2025

'Some people tell me you're playing hard to get. But I'm not. It's the other way around.'

Bollywood's Cutest V-DAY Messages

Bollywood's Cutest V-DAY Messages

Rediff.com14 Feb 2025

From Sonam Kapoor to Shilpa Shetty Kundra to Kajol, Namrata Thakker checks out how our favourite celebrities have expressed love on Valentine's Day.

The man behind The Japanese Wife

The man behind The Japanese Wife

Rediff.com7 Apr 2010

Meet Kunal Basu, the novelist of the book which is turned into a movie by Aparna Sen starring Rahul Bose, Raima Sen and a Japanese actress.

PIX: Soha-Kunal's 'sun-kissed' Croatian holiday

PIX: Soha-Kunal's 'sun-kissed' Croatian holiday

Rediff.com26 Oct 2016

Holiday ideas from Bollywood!

How Aparna Sen's The Japanese Wife came about

How Aparna Sen's The Japanese Wife came about

Rediff.com5 Feb 2008

The director launched the book of the same name at Mumbai's J W Marriott on February 4.

Aparna and I fought a lot while making this film

Aparna and I fought a lot while making this film

Rediff.com6 Apr 2010

The actor reveals his experiences of working with the director on The Japanese Wife.

Which book would you like to see on screen?

Which book would you like to see on screen?

Rediff.com15 Oct 2010

Tell us!

Want to learn guitar? We have just the guy

Want to learn guitar? We have just the guy

Rediff.com19 Oct 2009

Kunal Basu, guitar teacher and singer-songwriter, takes you on a tour of his musical world. He also gives some guitar tips!

When Karan Johar Yelled, 'Are You Mad?'

When Karan Johar Yelled, 'Are You Mad?'

Rediff.com18 Jul 2024

'When Bad Newz was given to me to direct, the first thing I did was go back to my childhood.' 'It's an ode to Hindi cinema.'

HC restrains Mamata from making defamatory statement against Guv

HC restrains Mamata from making defamatory statement against Guv

Rediff.com17 Jul 2024

The Calcutta high court on Tuesday restrained West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and three others from making any defamatory or incorrect statement against Governor C V Ananda Bose.

Tapas Roy quits as TMC MLA, sparks BJP entry buzz

Tapas Roy quits as TMC MLA, sparks BJP entry buzz

Rediff.com4 Mar 2024

"I am really disappointed with the way the party is functioning. I am fed up with so many allegations of corruption levelled against the party and the government. I also do not support the way the issue of Sandeshkhali was handled," he said while maintaining that the dual issues of corruption and Sandeshkhali were the primary triggers for his decision to quit.

What Bollywood Did For Christmas

What Bollywood Did For Christmas

Rediff.com26 Dec 2023

Film folk celebrated Christmas with a lot of enthusiasm and that certainly showed in the pictures they posted on social media.

Red carpet style, with Kriti Sanon, Bipasha Basu

Red carpet style, with Kriti Sanon, Bipasha Basu

Rediff.com15 Dec 2014

Who wore what, right here!

Dhoom director Sanjay Gadhvi dies at 56

Dhoom director Sanjay Gadhvi dies at 56

Rediff.com19 Nov 2023

Gadhvi, who was three days shy of his 57th birthday, is best known for helming two blockbuster hits in the Yash Raj Films' Dhoom franchise -- Dhoom (2004) and Dhoom 2 (2006).

Like Bhumi's Carfie?

Like Bhumi's Carfie?

Rediff.com21 Mar 2022

Koko and Arjun's movie gets a thumbs up... Bipasha has a new cause... Harshvardhan is in Goa...

'You gave me my first ever hit!!!'

'You gave me my first ever hit!!!'

Rediff.com20 Nov 2023

Sanjay Gadhavi passed away on November 19. His Dhoom stars pay him tribute.

CAA is Modi's guarantee to provide citizenship: PM

CAA is Modi's guarantee to provide citizenship: PM

Rediff.com5 Apr 2024

His comments come against the backdrop of a campaign by Opposition parties, including the Trinamool Congress, which has claimed that applying for CAA would turn legal citizens into foreigners.

Bollywood stars get gorgeous!

Bollywood stars get gorgeous!

Rediff.com6 Oct 2020

Film folk have been posting glamorous pictures on social media.

10 Ways to Stay Happy at Home

10 Ways to Stay Happy at Home

Rediff.com23 Apr 2021

With stricter lockdown restrictions in place, if you're wondering how to keep your spirits high and stay happy at home while quarantining then worry not because our B-town folks have got you covered.

Huge uproar erupts over Jadavpur University student death

Huge uproar erupts over Jadavpur University student death

Rediff.com17 Aug 2023

The University Grants Commission (UGC) in Delhi reprimanded Jadavpur University for submitting a "generic" report about the incident.

Bipasha-Karan show off their monkey love!

Bipasha-Karan show off their monkey love!

Rediff.com13 Jul 2021

Mrunal is all set for Toofan...Urvashi goes gold...

Kriti and Varun say bye bye

Kriti and Varun say bye bye

Rediff.com20 Apr 2021

Nysa turns 18 and her parents Kajol and Ajay Devgn get emotional... Huma promotes her film at midnight...

PIX: Bollywood votes!

PIX: Bollywood votes!

Rediff.com22 Oct 2019

Bollywood stepped out to vote for the assembly polls, and made sure to show off their inked fingers on social media.

PIX: Mandana glams up for a red carpet

PIX: Mandana glams up for a red carpet

Rediff.com17 Feb 2020

The digital platform Zee5 completed two years, and threw an anniversary party for its stars.

PIX: Rakul parties with Salman, Sonakshi

PIX: Rakul parties with Salman, Sonakshi

Rediff.com24 Oct 2019

After Ramesh Taurani threw a lavish Diwali party for his friends in the fraternity, he followed it up with a bigger blast.

The Man Behind Pathaan

The Man Behind Pathaan

Rediff.com25 Jan 2023

As their latest star-studded collaboration Pathaan starring Shah Rukh Khan, John Abraham and Deepika Padukone readies for release this Wednesday, Sukanya Verma offers a lowdown on everything Siddharth has directed so far.

Exploring a cheap sanitiser to fight coronavirus

Exploring a cheap sanitiser to fight coronavirus

Rediff.com10 Apr 2020

'If it works, something good can come out of this tragedy for the common public good,' say Dr Prasad Gadgil and Dr Kunal Basu.

Why is Sebi hesitant to ban retail algos despite obvious illegalities?

Why is Sebi hesitant to ban retail algos despite obvious illegalities?

Rediff.com21 Sep 2022

Because they have become too big and pervasive and the time to regulate is long gone, points out Debashis Basu.

TMC drags BJP's Dilip Ghosh to governor for anti-Mamata remarks

TMC drags BJP's Dilip Ghosh to governor for anti-Mamata remarks

Rediff.com7 Jul 2022

A fresh political row has erupted in West Bengal over Bharatiya Janata Party national vice-president Dilip Ghosh's alleged unsavoury remarks about West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, with the Trinamool Congress seeking his arrest and unconditional apology.

Mamata, BJP share dream of 'Congress-mukt' Bharat: RSS-linked magazine

Mamata, BJP share dream of 'Congress-mukt' Bharat: RSS-linked magazine

Rediff.com17 Dec 2021

While the BJP distanced itself from the article, the TMC also rubbished allegations of "understanding with the saffron camp" but the Congress said that the "cat is now out of the bag".

Kiara is NOT GUILTY for this award!

Kiara is NOT GUILTY for this award!

Rediff.com22 Feb 2021

The winners and attendees at the Dadasaheb Phalke International Film Festival Awards 2021.

PIX: Bipasha's Beautiful British Break

PIX: Bipasha's Beautiful British Break

Rediff.com9 Jul 2018

Bips plays tourist with her dad, mum, sis and hubby.

'Dada, you will be missed'

'Dada, you will be missed'

Rediff.com24 Mar 2023

'Life was a canvas and Pradeep Sarkar painted with full intensity -- be it an ad film or a feature film.'

The Very Best of Moushumi Chatterjee

The Very Best of Moushumi Chatterjee

Rediff.com26 Apr 2018

Happy birthday, Moushumi!

Extending BSF jurisdiction attack on federal structure: TMC

Extending BSF jurisdiction attack on federal structure: TMC

Rediff.com14 Oct 2021

The Centre has amended the BSF Act to authorise the force to undertake search, seizure and arrest within a larger 50 km stretch, instead of the existing 15 km, from the international border in Punjab, West Bengal and Assam.

Sebi And Phenomenon of Confusing Rules

Sebi And Phenomenon of Confusing Rules

Rediff.com2 Jun 2022

Since 2016, Sebi has made many rules to prevent unauthorised trading by stockbrokers. Yet, one comes across dozens of cases of blatant overtrading in client accounts, every year, leading to massive losses to investors, observes Debashis Basu.

PIX: Dangal actress Fatima's fun Malta holiday

PIX: Dangal actress Fatima's fun Malta holiday

Rediff.com3 Jul 2017

Dangal actress Fatima Sana Shaikh shot for her next film Thugs Of Hindostan in Malta, and is making the most of her time there.

PIX: Bollywood's Top 10 Selfies

PIX: Bollywood's Top 10 Selfies

Rediff.com26 Nov 2014

This is how we do it, baby!

PIX: TV actor Leena Jumani's fun Thailand trip

PIX: TV actor Leena Jumani's fun Thailand trip

Rediff.com12 Jan 2017

A look at the wow pictures.