News for 'Lagaan'

Google's new Play Store policy making app developers nervous

Google's new Play Store policy making app developers nervous

Rediff.com13 Nov 2020

Google is going ahead with a policy revision mandating 30% charge on in-app purchases across all apps on Play Store. This has left developers' community worried about tighter squeeze on their earnings, says Yuvraj Malik.

What is Ronnie Screwvala up to these days?

What is Ronnie Screwvala up to these days?

Rediff.com20 Nov 2019

"If telecom changed the game for how business was done in India, then we need 20 more of those systemic game-changers to take us to the next level," Ronnie Screwvala tells Pavan Lall.

Review: Sui Dhaaga is a winner

Review: Sui Dhaaga is a winner

Rediff.com28 Sep 2018

No overblown drama, no weepy speech, Sui Dhaaga's sunshine spirit and throwaway nok jhonk pervades the uncertainty and exploitation, feels Sukanya Verma.

Aamir Khan's Top 10 Flops

Aamir Khan's Top 10 Flops

Rediff.com13 Nov 2018

Thugs of Hindostan adds to Aamir Khan's list of disappointments.

No magic wand, but serious effort for peace: Dineshwar Sharma

No magic wand, but serious effort for peace: Dineshwar Sharma

Rediff.com5 Nov 2017

The former Intelligence Bureau director added that no one should jump to conclusions before the process of talks with various stakeholders in Kashmir began.

Why Village Rockstars needs Aamir Khan

Why Village Rockstars needs Aamir Khan

Rediff.com25 Sep 2018

Politics, favouritism and poor taste in cinema have contributed to embarrassing choices for the Oscar race in the past. This little gem from India needs the love, emotional and financial support from the government as well as the Indian film industry, argues Aseem Chhabra.

Meet Bollywood's Showmen!

Meet Bollywood's Showmen!

Rediff.com17 Apr 2019

Looking at Bollywood's GRAND scheme of things.

'Only Arjun Kapoor could play this role'

'Only Arjun Kapoor could play this role'

Rediff.com5 Dec 2019

'Kriti Sanon is a superb actress, she looks Maharashtrian, and has not done a historical either.' 'Sanjay Dutt has gone to another level of persona. He hasn't done a historical either.'

10 Things Textbooks Won't Tell You About Mohenjo Daro

10 Things Textbooks Won't Tell You About Mohenjo Daro

Rediff.com14 Jul 2016

10 important things we've learned purely by watching Mohenjo Daro's extravagant trailer!

Aamir blasts Censor Board, says banning content isn't right

Aamir blasts Censor Board, says banning content isn't right

Rediff.com25 Mar 2015

Khan said even if people don't like certain content, banning a film cannot be justified.

Global Parli brings hope to parched Beed

Global Parli brings hope to parched Beed

Rediff.com22 May 2018

'We are not promising prosperity to these villagers. Instead, the focus is on self-sufficiency.'

Bollywood's HOTTEST dhoti-clad hunk? VOTE!

Bollywood's HOTTEST dhoti-clad hunk? VOTE!

Rediff.com2 Apr 2015

Who wears a dhoti best? YOU choose.

Birthday Special: 20 AWESOME AR Rahman compositions

Birthday Special: 20 AWESOME AR Rahman compositions

Rediff.com6 Jan 2017

The maestro turns 50.

AbRam imitates dad Shah Rukh Khan's signature pose

AbRam imitates dad Shah Rukh Khan's signature pose

Rediff.com31 Jul 2015

A look at the top tweets from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.

Birthday Special: The A to Z of Aamir Khan

Birthday Special: The A to Z of Aamir Khan

Rediff.com14 Mar 2017

26 reasons why we love Aamir Khan!

Life comes 'full circle' for A R Rahman

Life comes 'full circle' for A R Rahman

Rediff.com27 Oct 2014

For Rahman, who had never attended college, the event hosted by the Berklee College of Music must have seemed humbling.

Exclusive! 'Aamir was too shy to think of girls'

Exclusive! 'Aamir was too shy to think of girls'

Rediff.com11 Mar 2015

'Lagaan and Talaash are among his best films.' 'He did some really bad films after QSQT. He was doing those films without thinking. He realised that, stopped and changed his approach.'

'I am going pan India'

'I am going pan India'

Rediff.com2 Dec 2019

'When films resonate with the audience, it gives you the confidence to take more risks.'

Haresh Pandya, the last cricket romantic

Haresh Pandya, the last cricket romantic

Rediff.com14 Nov 2017

'He will be missed by all of us in Saurashtra.'

Centre to hold dialogue on Kashmir with ex-IB chief as interlocutor

Centre to hold dialogue on Kashmir with ex-IB chief as interlocutor

Rediff.com23 Oct 2017

Sharma will decide whom he wants to hold talks with, Singh said when asked whether he would have dialogue with the Hurriyat Conference.

Will reduce PM Modi's 56-inch chest to 5.6 inch: Rahul

Will reduce PM Modi's 56-inch chest to 5.6 inch: Rahul

Rediff.com17 Jul 2015

Congress vice president Rahul Gandhi on Friday poked fun at Prime Minister Narendra Modi's '56-inch' chest, saying his party and the people of this country will reduce it to 5.6 inches in the next six months.

Shah Rukh Khan's India

Shah Rukh Khan's India

Rediff.com10 Feb 2017

'Are we seeing the beginning of the communalising of one of the most iconic film industries in the world?' asks Vanita Kohli-Khandekar.

Review: Mohenjo Daro is old wine in an ancient bottle

Review: Mohenjo Daro is old wine in an ancient bottle

Rediff.com12 Aug 2016

Stay away from these cinematic ruins, warns Raja Sen.

How Shah Rukh beat Letterman at his game

How Shah Rukh beat Letterman at his game

Rediff.com30 Oct 2019

Shah Rukh Khan had David Letterman in his grip, giving him no quarter whatsoever, declares Sreehari Nair.

Why Secret Superstar is BIGGER than Dangal

Why Secret Superstar is BIGGER than Dangal

Rediff.com12 Oct 2017

Aamir Khan tells Urvi Parekh why his next release is probably one of the most important films he has made.

Marriage is a gamble

Marriage is a gamble

Rediff.com9 Nov 2018

'There are many more bad marriages than we want to acknowledge,' says Deepa Narayan.

'Laughter is so important these days'

'Laughter is so important these days'

Rediff.com17 Jul 2019

'Comedy comes naturally to me.'

'My film The Good Road is going to the Oscars. I'm so happy!'

'My film The Good Road is going to the Oscars. I'm so happy!'

Rediff.com15 Oct 2013

"After 21 years, a Gujarati film won the National award. And now, it's going to the Oscars. I'm so happy!" gushes actor Pankaj Jhala, who is a part of the Gujarati film, The Good Road, which has been selected as India's entry to next year's Oscars.

Ashutosh Gowariker: I love watching Bigg Boss

Ashutosh Gowariker: I love watching Bigg Boss

Rediff.com18 Sep 2014

'Though I am not able to make saas-bahu shows, I like the dynamics between the men and women living under one roof with their insecurities, jealous and rivalries.' Ashutosh Gowariker gets ready for television.

'My film The Good Road is going to the Oscars. I'm so happy!'

'My film The Good Road is going to the Oscars. I'm so happy!'

Rediff.com22 Sep 2013

"After 21 years, a Gujarati film won the National award. And now, it's going to the Oscars. I'm so happy!" gushes actor Pankaj Jhala, who is a part of the Gujarati film, The Good Road, which has been selected as India's entry to next year's Oscars.

'Sadly, acting is taken as the easiest job in this country'

'Sadly, acting is taken as the easiest job in this country'

Rediff.com16 Aug 2018

'Acting is the toughest job in the world.'

85 UNFORGETTABLE Asha Bhosle songs

85 UNFORGETTABLE Asha Bhosle songs

Rediff.com7 Sep 2018

Take a look at the list and sing along!

The Aamir Khan Interview

The Aamir Khan Interview

Rediff.com28 May 2018

Aamir Khan speaks about his unusual trek in Indian cinema, why he didn't agree to play Sunil Dutt in Sanju, and more...

How Aamir got married, the first time

How Aamir got married, the first time

Rediff.com30 Jan 2019

'I got married to Reena secretly through court marriage, with three witnesses. My wedding with Reena was most economical. I took the Bus No 211 and bought a ticket of 50 paise. I got down at Bandra Station West, crossed the bridge, landed in the East and walked towards the highway. I crossed that highway and entered the Griha Nirman Bhavan, where there's a Marriage Registrar Office. So my wedding cost me less than Rs 10!'

Mohenjo Daro Review: A 155-minutes long fancy dress competition!

Mohenjo Daro Review: A 155-minutes long fancy dress competition!

Rediff.com12 Aug 2016

Mohenjo Daro takes too long to get there and feels even longer than the time that's passed, feels Sukanya Verma.

Birthday Special: Javed Akhtar at 70, the man, the magic, the milestone

Birthday Special: Javed Akhtar at 70, the man, the magic, the milestone

Rediff.com16 Jan 2015

The Bollywood stalwart turns 70 on January 17.

Karan Johar: I couldn't have made a film as good as Lunchbox

Karan Johar: I couldn't have made a film as good as Lunchbox

Rediff.com23 Aug 2013

The film will finalled release on September 20.

He risks his life for the stars!

He risks his life for the stars!

Rediff.com4 Mar 2015

'I had to jump from the ninth floor, breaking through the glass. The timing went wrong and instead of landing on my feet, I landed on my head. People thought I was dead, but I stood up.'

'I feel I have already got the Oscar'

'I feel I have already got the Oscar'

Rediff.com4 Oct 2018

'I am a dreamer, so I always dreamt that Village Rockstars would go places.' 'But I never ever imagined this.' 'The way people are responding... they come to me, hug me, they call me, shower me with love and I feel wonderful.'

Alien, dog, disco fighter: Aamir Khan's unique avatars!

Alien, dog, disco fighter: Aamir Khan's unique avatars!

Rediff.com21 Dec 2016

Here's a look at Aamir's unique avatars, where he's not playing the usual cop or college-goer, no matter how well (or how often) he's performed. And also where what he plays is as attention grabbing as how he plays it, no matter how lousy the film.