News for 'Mahabharat'

Yudhra Trailer: Siddhant in Carnage Mode

Yudhra Trailer: Siddhant in Carnage Mode

Rediff.com30 Aug 2024

Will Yudhra spin the formula and bring something new to this already trite genre, wonders Mayur Sanap.

Pashmina-Rohit Send You Love

Pashmina-Rohit Send You Love

Rediff.com25 Jun 2024

A screening of Ishq Vishk Rebound, was held in Mumbai and industry folk came forward to support the young actors in it: Rohit Saraf, Pashmina Roshan, Jibraan Khan and Naila Grrewal.

'Like Karna, Modiji Is guarding Bharat's Izzat'

'Like Karna, Modiji Is guarding Bharat's Izzat'

Rediff.com19 Nov 2024

Movie star-Minister Suresh Gopi visited Thane over the weekend to campaign for the ruling Mahayuti alliance in Maharashtra.

Kalki 2898 AD: The Alternate Review

Kalki 2898 AD: The Alternate Review

Rediff.com8 Jul 2024

A lot of time is spent on giving us the background of the story and establishing the characters but the film is named Kalki and the man is not even born, notes A Ganesh Nadar.

When Baahubali's director will film the Mahabharat

When Baahubali's director will film the Mahabharat

Rediff.com21 Dec 2017

H'Right now, it is like thousands of fireflies floating in my mind.' 'I've heard Aamir Khan is making the Mahabharat, but the Mahabharat is open to so many interpretations.' 'It really doesn't matter how many times we visit it.'

PIX: Stars bid Mahabharat actor Dharmesh Tiwari goodbye

PIX: Stars bid Mahabharat actor Dharmesh Tiwari goodbye

Rediff.com8 Aug 2014

The veteran actor passed away on August 6 in Chandigarh.

Amitabh, Ajay Devgn, Vidya Balan in Mahabharat

Amitabh, Ajay Devgn, Vidya Balan in Mahabharat

Rediff.com20 Nov 2013

Here's looking at the big stars, who have lent their voices for the animated version of Mahabharat.

Time For India To Revisit Western Alliances

Time For India To Revisit Western Alliances

Rediff.com4 Nov 2024

It's time India re-visited its Western alliances for the attitude and approach that the West reserves for the nation when it comes to security cooperation of the kind that they might not have visualised outside of China, India's bug-bear, asserts N Sathiya Moorthy.

Why Muslims Prefer This BJP Candidate

Why Muslims Prefer This BJP Candidate

Rediff.com19 Nov 2024

Will Hindus not vote for a Muslim candidate? Is that why such few Muslims are given tickets? Two constituencies in Mumbai break prevalent stereotypes about these difficult questions.

Delhi site linked to Mahabharat throws up ancient finds in excavation

Delhi site linked to Mahabharat throws up ancient finds in excavation

Rediff.com30 May 2023

A spoked copper wheel of the Kushana era, an arrowhead of Rajput period and coins dating from the Mughal reign are among a range of ancient artefacts unearthed in the latest excavation currently underway at the Purana Qila site in Delhi, a top official of the Archaeological Survey of India said on Tuesday.

'I didn't watch B R Chopra's Mahabharat'

'I didn't watch B R Chopra's Mahabharat'

Rediff.com12 Oct 2013

Saheer Sheikh, who plays Arjun in the new Mahabharat, discusses his character.

Box Office: Mahabharat finds few takers, Dhoom 3 makes Rs 200 crores!

Box Office: Mahabharat finds few takers, Dhoom 3 makes Rs 200 crores!

Rediff.com30 Dec 2013

Trade analyst Vinod Mirani gives the box office verdict for the week.

Three Lessons To Learn From Dronaacharya

Three Lessons To Learn From Dronaacharya

Rediff.com20 Dec 2023

Three takeaways for individuals living in a global society today, where misinformation and disinformation are rife.

The Shyam Benegal I Knew

The Shyam Benegal I Knew

Rediff.com23 Dec 2024

His cinema of compassion inspired me, gave me tools to develop empathy for others. But it also made me understand that serious, socially committed cinema with deeply engaging narratives and great performances is an art form to admire, appreciate and explore. Aseem Chhabra remembers Shyam Benegal, who passed into the ages on Monday evening.

Where You Can Watch Kalki On OTT

Where You Can Watch Kalki On OTT

Rediff.com23 Aug 2024

Angry young men (and old) dominate the OTT this week. Take your pick.

Are you looking forward to Ekta's Mahabharat?

Are you looking forward to Ekta's Mahabharat?

Rediff.com7 Jul 2008

Have your say!

Vedaa Review: Action Packed Caste Drama

Vedaa Review: Action Packed Caste Drama

Rediff.com15 Aug 2024

Vedaa is realistic but also has the kind of mainstream elements and action sequences that make a film gripping, observes Deepa Gahlot.

Badlapur case: No Maharashtra bandh today, top MVA leaders take to streets

Badlapur case: No Maharashtra bandh today, top MVA leaders take to streets

Rediff.com24 Aug 2024

In a veiled attack on CM Shinde, Thackeray said the 'Kansa Mama', a reference to a character in Mahabharat, is busy getting rakhis tied on his wrists and asked when he will get justice for the nieces.

'I DID NOT want to play Krishna in Mahabharat'

'I DID NOT want to play Krishna in Mahabharat'

Rediff.com22 May 2013

Actor Nitish Bharadwaj tells us how his life changed after he became Krishna, and what he has been doing since.

'The boys are looking hot in Mahabharat'

'The boys are looking hot in Mahabharat'

Rediff.com3 Jul 2008

Rakshanda Khan will be seen in a different avatar in Ekta Kapoor's Kahaani Hamaaray Mahaabhaarat Ki.

'I'm Being Used As A Potato For 25 Years'

'I'm Being Used As A Potato For 25 Years'

Rediff.com18 Oct 2024

'...be it a comedy, thriller or a love story.' 'The bhindi costs Rs 30 per kilo, but the price of potato remains unchanged.'

Mahabharat war occurred in 1478 BC: Scientist

Mahabharat war occurred in 1478 BC: Scientist

Rediff.com28 Oct 2003

This is the finding of Professor R Narayana Iyengar (Department of Civil Engineering, IISc).

Will Kalki 2898 AD Be A Game-Changer?

Will Kalki 2898 AD Be A Game-Changer?

Rediff.com11 Jun 2024

The Kalki Universe might just take off, but it will still owe its gee-whizery to Hollywood movies, observes Deepa Gahlot.

The Cult of Mithun Chakraborty

The Cult of Mithun Chakraborty

Rediff.com30 Sep 2024

National-award winning actor, producer, hotelier, ex-politician, cricket team owner, philanthropist, highest tax payer, reality show judge, animal lover and, above all, people's hero -- Mithun Chakraborty -- who has been conferred the Dadasaheb Phalke Award -- is truly a force of nature, notes Sukanya Verma.

Kalki 2898 AD Review: The Force Is Strong

Kalki 2898 AD Review: The Force Is Strong

Rediff.com27 Jun 2024

Prabhas may be the face of Kalki 2898 AD's heroics but the real bang for your buck is delivered in Amitabh Bachchan's indefatigable energy providing Kalki's biggest wolf-whistle moments, applauds Sukanya Verma.

Karnataka school sacks teacher for 'anti-Hindu' remarks

Karnataka school sacks teacher for 'anti-Hindu' remarks

Rediff.com13 Feb 2024

BJP MLAs Bharat Y Shetty and Vedavyas Kamath had taken up the issue and demanded stringent action against the teacher or else face protests.

Bhagwan Bharose Review: Innocence Collides With Hate

Bhagwan Bharose Review: Innocence Collides With Hate

Rediff.com13 Oct 2023

Jawan is disproportionately extolled for making political comments, but it is a small film like Bhagwan Bharose that usually sticks its neck out, notes Deepa Gahlot.

Rakul, Hina, Rupali Bring Home The Gold

Rakul, Hina, Rupali Bring Home The Gold

Rediff.com11 Dec 2023

Film and telly folk attended the 29th Lions Gold Awards, which honoured extraordinary achievements in film, television, OTT, music and social welfare commitment.

Lord Krishna, Hanuman were greatest diplomats: Jaishankar

Lord Krishna, Hanuman were greatest diplomats: Jaishankar

Rediff.com29 Jan 2023

If one looks at them in the perspective of diplomacy, what situation they were in, what mission was given to them, how they had handled the situation, he said.

Ram's Footprint Over South East Asia

Ram's Footprint Over South East Asia

Rediff.com20 Jan 2024

Even those who are the supporters of India's 'cultural nationalism' seems to be unaware of the footprint of Shri Ram in South East Asia, observes Colonel Anil A Athale (retd).

Mahabharat will be fought over land act amendments: Jairam Ramesh

Mahabharat will be fought over land act amendments: Jairam Ramesh

Rediff.com6 Apr 2015

Congress said another Mahabharat would be fought over proposed amendments in the land acquisition act.

Kejriwal wins trust vote, says no AAP MLA has defected

Kejriwal wins trust vote, says no AAP MLA has defected

Rediff.com17 Feb 2024

Kejriwal, who is also the national convener of the AAP, won the confidence motion with the support of 54 MLAs and said no legislator of his party defected.

Exclusive! 'Aamir's favourite is the Mahabharat'

Exclusive! 'Aamir's favourite is the Mahabharat'

Rediff.com12 Mar 2015

'People say Aamir Khan cries on Satyamev Jayate and it's fake. But that is not true. Whenever I have narrated a script to him, he has cried often. If I narrated the same script five times, he cried five times at the same point.' Director Rajkumar Hirani speaks to Patcy N/ Rediff.com

Where You Can Watch Shyam Benegal's Best Films

Where You Can Watch Shyam Benegal's Best Films

Rediff.com14 Dec 2023

As Shyam Benegal turns 89 on December 14, Subhash K Jha takes a look at 10 of his best films and tells you where you can watch them.

Meet Mahabharat's Dushyashan

Meet Mahabharat's Dushyashan

Rediff.com24 Jul 2008

Selected to play Dushyashan in the epic series Mahabhaarat, Ajaz Khan is a newcomer who has managed find a toehold in the Balaji.

'BJP's stranglehold over democracy has to be broken'

'BJP's stranglehold over democracy has to be broken'

Rediff.com8 Feb 2024

'You can attack and conspire to weaken us, but you cannot destroy the Congress permanently.'

'The Mahabharat was fought on the issue of land'

'The Mahabharat was fought on the issue of land'

Rediff.com27 Feb 2015

'In North India, brother kills brother for a small piece of land. So if the perception goes that the government has come to snatch away land, then the issue can go to any extent.'

Animal Review: Ruthless Ranbir Goes For The Kill

Animal Review: Ruthless Ranbir Goes For The Kill

Rediff.com1 Dec 2023

Animal's violence isn't for the fainted-hearted unless you have an appetite for Korean style mayhem, like Sukanya Verma.

Fake news has been around from Mahabharat times

Fake news has been around from Mahabharat times

Rediff.com2 Sep 2018

The ultimate was surely Yudhishthira's immortal "Aswathama hatha...", followed by a whispered "iti narova kunjarova..."," says Sunanda K Datta-Ray.