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'Padmaavat should be India's entry to the Oscars'

'Padmaavat should be India's entry to the Oscars'

Rediff.com26 Jan 2018

'My heart was filled with pride while watching Padmaavat.' 'It is a film for every Indian.' 'The film is a passionate, unadulterated, homage to the valour and integrity of the Rajput community.' 'Not a word, not a frame, in the film is an insult to the community.'

Priyanka Chopra goes grocery shopping!

Priyanka Chopra goes grocery shopping!

Rediff.com30 Jan 2015

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

Padma Vibhushan for Bachchan, Advani; Padma Bhushan for Bill Gates

Padma Vibhushan for Bachchan, Advani; Padma Bhushan for Bill Gates

Rediff.com25 Jan 2015

Here's a list of all the Padma award winners

CBFC to clear Padmavati with modifications, and name changed to Padmavat

CBFC to clear Padmavati with modifications, and name changed to Padmavat

Rediff.com30 Dec 2017

The Board has decided to give a UA certificate to the film.

Who should play WingCo Abhinandan? VOTE!

Who should play WingCo Abhinandan? VOTE!

Rediff.com6 Mar 2019

Does Ajay Devgn get your vote?

7 Things You Never Knew About Helen

7 Things You Never Knew About Helen

Rediff.com21 Nov 2018

Happy birthday, Helen!

The MOST SUCCESSFUL Teachers in Bollywood

The MOST SUCCESSFUL Teachers in Bollywood

Rediff.com24 Jul 2019

Joginder Tuteja looks at the most successful teachers in Hindi movies.

Dola Re Dola greatest Bollywood dance number

Dola Re Dola greatest Bollywood dance number

Rediff.com10 Nov 2018

The Aishwarya Rai and Madhuri Dixit dance face-off from the 2002 box-office hit Devdas has been voted the greatest Bollywood dance number of all time.

Padmavati row: Mumbai Police increase Deepika's security after threats

Padmavati row: Mumbai Police increase Deepika's security after threats

Rediff.com16 Nov 2017

Referring to the nose chopping of 'Surpanakha' in the epic Ramayana, Karni Sena leader Mahipal Singh Makrana said that while Kshatriyas respected women, if the film was not banned and Padukone does not stop inciting sentiments with her provocative language, the Rajputs will not lag behind in acting.

15 times Aishwarya looked UNFORGETTABLE

15 times Aishwarya looked UNFORGETTABLE

Rediff.com1 Nov 2020

On her 47th birthday on November 1, Sukanya Verma showcases 15 of her most memorable silver screen costumes.

Want some LAUGHS?

Want some LAUGHS?

Rediff.com8 Jun 2021

Joginder Tuteja looks at promising comedies getting ready to tickle your funny bone.

When Mouni, Deepika, Aishwarya celebrated Navratri

When Mouni, Deepika, Aishwarya celebrated Navratri

Rediff.com1 Oct 2019

Sukanya Verma looks at the colourful portrayal of this festival on the Bollywood screen.

Salman, Kareena, Bachchans condole with Ajay Devgn, Kajol

Salman, Kareena, Bachchans condole with Ajay Devgn, Kajol

Rediff.com31 May 2019

The prayer service for Veeruji, who passed into the ages on May 27, was held at ISKCON, in Juhu, north west Mumbai.

'This is being done to consolidate the Rajput vote'

'This is being done to consolidate the Rajput vote'

Rediff.com21 Nov 2017

'The protests make no sense, unless we judge them against the political climate in the country.' 'Having a CBFC is sheer hypocrisy when the government has set itself up as censor.'

Trailer Watch: Bajirao Mastani makes its actors look WOW

Trailer Watch: Bajirao Mastani makes its actors look WOW

Rediff.com16 Jul 2015

Bajirao Mastani is a big winter release worth looking forward to, says Raja Sen.

Super Filmi Week: Judwaa 2, Padmavati and Spyder!

Super Filmi Week: Judwaa 2, Padmavati and Spyder!

Rediff.com4 Oct 2017

Prepping for Sanjay Leela Bhansali's Padmavati, remembering Rajesh Khanna and Raaj Kumar's exclusive tramp club and picking Ranbir Kapoor's best performance in my Super Filmi Week.

Bollywood's WOMEN IN WHITE

Bollywood's WOMEN IN WHITE

Rediff.com14 Mar 2022

White is pure. White is powerful. And our movies just love to channelise its immaculate energy and enhance a visual's impact.

Shabana@70: 5 STUNNING Performances

Shabana@70: 5 STUNNING Performances

Rediff.com18 Sep 2020

As she turns 70 on September 18, Subhash K Jha picks five classic Shabana performances which you may have missed.

25 DAZZLING scenes from Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam

25 DAZZLING scenes from Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam

Rediff.com11 Jun 2020

Sukanya Verma lists her favourite frames from Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam.

Happy birthday, Athiya Shetty!

Happy birthday, Athiya Shetty!

Rediff.com5 Nov 2015

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

What's in a NAME, Bollywood?

What's in a NAME, Bollywood?

Rediff.com20 Jan 2022

There are many movies coming up titled after their protagonist.

Just how SUCCESSFUL are SPORTS films?

Just how SUCCESSFUL are SPORTS films?

Rediff.com25 Mar 2021

As Parineeti Chopra brings Saina Nehwal's story on screen, Joginder Tuteja takes a look at how well Bollywood's sports movies have done at the box office.

'Abhishek has not seen Jazbaa yet'

'Abhishek has not seen Jazbaa yet'

Rediff.com8 Oct 2015

Aishwarya Rai Bachchan gets ready for Jazbaa.

'When I heard the climax, I went like WOW!'

'When I heard the climax, I went like WOW!'

Rediff.com18 Dec 2015

'Shah Rukh Khan is a great actor. To be the only other actor that a great director selects after him is a matter of great pride.'

The BIGGEST September Releases

The BIGGEST September Releases

Rediff.com3 Sep 2021

Joginder Tuteja looks at the big September hits in the past decade.

When will we see Aamir in Lal Singh Chadha?

When will we see Aamir in Lal Singh Chadha?

Rediff.com4 Jan 2022

Bollywood is ready with its line-up of theatre releases, but it remains to be seen whether we will get to watch these movies in theatres this year.

Movies that deserve a BIG SCREEN!

Movies that deserve a BIG SCREEN!

Rediff.com14 Jul 2020

These are the big budget films that have been designed either as a spectacle or just for the masses, hence warranting a large segment of audiences coming together to enjoy the experience in theatres.

Deepika, Rekha, Vidya Balan bid goodbye to Sridevi

Deepika, Rekha, Vidya Balan bid goodbye to Sridevi

Rediff.com28 Feb 2018

Bollywood's last salute to Sridevi

Veteran actor-comedian Jagdeep dead at 81

Veteran actor-comedian Jagdeep dead at 81

Rediff.com9 Jul 2020

The actor, whose real name was Syed Ishtiaq Ahmed Jafri, had not been keeping well, producer Mehmood Ali, a family friend, told PTI.

Box Office: PadMan gets a fair opening

Box Office: PadMan gets a fair opening

Rediff.com13 Feb 2018

What's the latest on Padmaavat?

38 held for anti-Padmaavat violence in Gurugram

38 held for anti-Padmaavat violence in Gurugram

Rediff.com27 Jan 2018

He dismissed social media reports that Muslim youths were detained or arrested, and urged people to not pay attention to rumours, but follow the district administration's guidelines.

Gujarat CM says won't screen Padmavati, movie 'hurts sentiments'

Gujarat CM says won't screen Padmavati, movie 'hurts sentiments'

Rediff.com22 Nov 2017

The decision to not screen the movie has been taken keeping in mind the law and order situation in the poll-bound state, he said.

Padmaavat producers move SC against ban by various states

Padmaavat producers move SC against ban by various states

Rediff.com17 Jan 2018

Rajasthan, Haryana, Gujarat and Madhya Pradesh have banned the movie citing law and order issues.

G-8 kind of security for DeepVeer wedding!

G-8 kind of security for DeepVeer wedding!

Rediff.com14 Nov 2018

Deepika and Ranveer go to extraordinary lengths to ensure privacy. Security is on par with that provided for a meeting of world leaders.

When Bollywood sees RED!

When Bollywood sees RED!

Rediff.com29 Jun 2020

Is this Bollywood's favourite colour?

#PadmavatiControversy: Shahid finally speaks up

#PadmavatiControversy: Shahid finally speaks up

Rediff.com8 Dec 2017

'I don't think you can make a film like Padmavati unless you give a part of your heart and soul to the film.'

BJP's Suraj Pal Amu, who offered bounty for Deepika's head, resigns

BJP's Suraj Pal Amu, who offered bounty for Deepika's head, resigns

Rediff.com29 Nov 2017

In his resignation letter which he forwarded to state BJP chief Subhash Barala over WhatsApp, Amu stated that he was upset over Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar allegedly skipping a meeting with representatives of the Karni Sena on Tuesday.

Varun Dhawan hikes his price to Rs 13 crore

Varun Dhawan hikes his price to Rs 13 crore

Rediff.com28 Nov 2017

'Varun did Karan Johar's films at whatever price Karan wanted to pay him.' 'But in a film Varun will do with his mentor in 2018, Varun will get his full market price.' 'His new market price.'

Delhi HC dismisses 'hopeless' plea against release of Padmavati

Delhi HC dismisses 'hopeless' plea against release of Padmavati

Rediff.com24 Nov 2017

"Have you (counsel for the petitioner) seen the film? Have the people, who are burning cinema halls seen the film? By this kind of petitions you are encouraging the people who are agitating," the bench observed.

'I expect people to be speechless after watching Bajirao Mastani'

'I expect people to be speechless after watching Bajirao Mastani'

Rediff.com17 Dec 2015

'Bajirao Mastani is going to be one of those films people won't forget for a very long time.'