News for 'Maharashtra Film'

'Clerics don't scare me'

'Clerics don't scare me'

Rediff.com1 Jul 2016

'Thank God I don't live in a country governed by religious contractors,' Irrfan bursts out on Twitter.

Rape remark: NCW summons Salman Khan on July 8

Rape remark: NCW summons Salman Khan on July 8

Rediff.com30 Jun 2016

Not satisfied with the written reply from Salman Khan, the National Commission for Women on Thursday summoned the Bollywood actor to appear before it on July 8 in connection with his controversial "rape" remarks.

A double-edged dagger from Marathi cinema

A double-edged dagger from Marathi cinema

Rediff.com3 Dec 2015

Sumedha Raikar-Mhatre examines the Marathi film industry, which annually produces around 190 dissimilar films that requires an investment of Rs 400 crores.

'I can be the representative of farmers across India'

'I can be the representative of farmers across India'

Rediff.com22 Sep 2016

'We were shooting a sequence where I have a showdown with a minister. After the director said cut, I looked around and everybody was giggling. Then I saw that my dhoti had given away and was on the ground!' Shreyas Talpade discusses Waj Taj.

'If you feel happy about yourself, it doesn't matter what your age is'

'If you feel happy about yourself, it doesn't matter what your age is'

Rediff.com14 Mar 2017

Aamir Khan looks leaner, fitter and younger on his 52nd birthday.

AIB Knockout: FIR against Karan Johar, Ranveer, Arjun Kapoor in Pune

AIB Knockout: FIR against Karan Johar, Ranveer, Arjun Kapoor in Pune

Rediff.com6 Feb 2015

The complainant, a cop, found the show to be "inimical to the Indian culture"

Interested in a career in design?

Interested in a career in design?

Rediff.com26 Dec 2006

MAEER's Maharashtra Institute of Technology, Pune, invites applications for its graduate and post-graduate programmes in design.

PIX: Sonakshi, Rajinikanth, Rekha at Kush Sinha's reception

PIX: Sonakshi, Rajinikanth, Rekha at Kush Sinha's reception

Rediff.com20 Jan 2015

Take a look at star arrivals.

Mumbai on alert after political violence

Mumbai on alert after political violence

Rediff.com4 Feb 2008

Police said sensitive pockets, where trouble can erupt, are on high alert. Cinema theatres have also been provided security as one of the movie halls, showing a Bhojpuri film, was targeted on Saturday.

Theatre premiering Last Lear attacked

Theatre premiering Last Lear attacked

Rediff.com10 Sep 2008

The premiere of Amitabh Bachchan's latest film, The Last Lear was cancelled after the theatre in which it was to be held was attacked by supporters of Maharashtra Navnirman Sena.

Smita Patil: The Woman Behind the Image

Smita Patil: The Woman Behind the Image

Rediff.com15 Oct 2015

'Smita had it all planned out. She was pregnant then and planning to leave Raj Babbar after the baby was born. In an enthralling new book Smita Patil, A Brief Incandescence (HarperCollins), Maithili Rao reveals the many fascinating facets of the incomparable actress whom we lost too young.

His crusade made the national anthem a must at movie halls

His crusade made the national anthem a must at movie halls

Rediff.com1 Dec 2016

'When the national anthem is played it has to be played for 52 seconds.' 'It is mandatory. It is in the law.' 'One or two seconds here and there is fine when kids sing. But you cannot deliberately stretch the national anthem by singing in long aalaps.'

Sharing Salman Khan!

Sharing Salman Khan!

Rediff.com20 Sep 2016

PINK, Penaz Masani and a precious picture of Nirupa Roy in and as Superman, a low-down of Sukanya Verma's fully filmi week!

'Shame on you': Om Puri slammed over debate on Pakistani actors

'Shame on you': Om Puri slammed over debate on Pakistani actors

Rediff.com4 Oct 2016

Veteran actor Om Puri was at the receiving end of hatred and trolled on Twitter when he ended up insulting Indian martyrs while defending why art and such issues shouldn't be mixed.

Once upon a Ganpati in Tilak Nagar

Once upon a Ganpati in Tilak Nagar

Rediff.com12 Sep 2016

The 'Chhota don' may be down but certainly not out. And the same can be said of the Ganesh pandal once patronised by him, reports Anil Singh.

'Deshdrohi is not about people from Uttar Pradesh'

'Deshdrohi is not about people from Uttar Pradesh'

Rediff.com17 Nov 2008

Gracy Singh on Deshdrohi and about not being seen in any big movies in recent future.

As govt eyes forest land, Mumbai's tribals faced with move to dingy flats

As govt eyes forest land, Mumbai's tribals faced with move to dingy flats

Rediff.com24 Apr 2018

With the Maharashtra government doling out pieces of the lush green Aarey forest to various utilities, the tribals living in it for generations are feeling increasingly insecure. Hepzi Anthony reports.

Sena threatens to disrupt Ghulam Ali show in Lucknow

Sena threatens to disrupt Ghulam Ali show in Lucknow

Rediff.com6 Nov 2015

The Uttar Pradesh unit of Shiv Sena on Friday threatened to disrupt the scheduled concert of Pakistani ghazal maestro Ghulam Ali on December 3 during the Lucknow Mahotsav.

Alauddin Khilji and the making of Mumbai

Alauddin Khilji and the making of Mumbai

Rediff.com3 Nov 2017

Yes, Alauddin Khilji did launch a military encounter for a woman. He had her captured and made her one of his queens. But it was not Rani Padmavati.

'Dilip Kumar could have married anyone but he chose me. I'm very fortunate'

'Dilip Kumar could have married anyone but he chose me. I'm very fortunate'

Rediff.com14 Dec 2015

Saira Banu gets candid about Dilip Kumar and reveals why Chennai is so close to them.

Congratulate Aamir and Kiran

Congratulate Aamir and Kiran

Rediff.com28 Dec 2005

The superstar is getting married today.

Padma Awards 2016: Sri Sri, Anupam Kher, Saina Nehwal honoured

Padma Awards 2016: Sri Sri, Anupam Kher, Saina Nehwal honoured

Rediff.com28 Mar 2016

President Pranab Mukherjee presented five Padma Vibhushan, eight Padma Bhushan and forty-three Padma Shri awards at the Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi.

Why Sunny Leone is enjoying the best phase of her life

Why Sunny Leone is enjoying the best phase of her life

Rediff.com29 Nov 2017

'We missed 21 months of Nisha's life. We don't want to miss another second.'

Thanks to the note ban, he's back!

Thanks to the note ban, he's back!

Rediff.com27 Dec 2016

Demonetisation impact: Money lenders make a comeback.

Google doodle on modernist painter M F Husain

Google doodle on modernist painter M F Husain

Rediff.com17 Sep 2015

On his 100th birth anniversary M F Husain, one of the best known painters in modern and contemporary India, has been honoured with a Google Doodle.

Salman not apologetic over rape remark: NCW chief

Salman not apologetic over rape remark: NCW chief

Rediff.com29 Jun 2016

Bollywood actor Salman Khan is "not apologetic" over his rape remark in his reply to the National Commission for Women, its Chairperson Lalitha Kumaramangalam said on Wednesday, noting the panel is looking into it.

Is this the end of the road for FTII?

Is this the end of the road for FTII?

Rediff.com20 Jul 2015

Gajendra Chauhan is just one the many troubles that ail the national film institute. But all may not be lost yet.

Over 200 WB docs tender resignation, demand Mamata's apology

Over 200 WB docs tender resignation, demand Mamata's apology

Rediff.com15 Jun 2019

Mamata set 6 conditions for the state government to withdraw their four-day-long stir.

Rape remark: MSCW issues third summons to Salman

Rape remark: MSCW issues third summons to Salman

Rediff.com7 Jul 2016

The Maharashtra State Commission for Women on Thursday issued fresh summons against Bollywood superstar Salman Khan after he failed to appear before it on Thursday for the second time to clarify his rape remarks.

Gujarati vs Maharashtrian clash behind BJP-Sena fallout?

Gujarati vs Maharashtrian clash behind BJP-Sena fallout?

Rediff.com26 Sep 2014

'The bonhomie that once characterised the Shiv Sena and BJP was clearly missing this time. Is there a deeper divide than what was apparent?'

Model accuses senior Mumbai cop of rape

Model accuses senior Mumbai cop of rape

Rediff.com24 Jul 2014

An First Information Report has been registered against a senior Indian Police Service officer of Maharashtra after a model accused him of rape, police said on Thursday.

Mahesh Bhatt denies knowing gangster Ravi Pujari

Mahesh Bhatt denies knowing gangster Ravi Pujari

Rediff.com26 Nov 2007

Film-maker Mahesh Bhatt on Monday told a Mumbai court that gangster Ravi Pujari, who was alleged to have sent henchmen to kill him and also made threatening calls, was not known to him.

Kareena to get Smita Patil award

Kareena to get Smita Patil award

Rediff.com29 Aug 2006

The actress has been noted for her contribution to cinema.

Is BJP scripting Ram Gopal Varma's next flop show?

Is BJP scripting Ram Gopal Varma's next flop show?

Rediff.com28 Mar 2014

The filmmaker, to put it bluntly, has absolutely nothing going for him to justify his nomination as a BJP candidate from Hyderabad, feels Vicky Nanjappa

This freedom fighter's struggle for his right is now a movie

This freedom fighter's struggle for his right is now a movie

Rediff.com17 Nov 2014

It took Gour Hari Das three decades to wrangle out a certificate recognising his work as a freedom fighter. His struggle is now the subject of a film

Fadnavis warns ally' Sena: Stop attacking the PM or ...

Fadnavis warns ally' Sena: Stop attacking the PM or ...

Rediff.com2 Nov 2016

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has asked ally Shiv Sena to stop attacking Prime Minister Narendra Modi, cautioning that it will only boomerang on it.

Al Qaeda threat to Jolie and Pitt

Al Qaeda threat to Jolie and Pitt

Rediff.com2 Nov 2006

After assessing the inputs on threat perception from various intelligence agencies, India has provided the desired security to the international stars, sources told UNI.

UP will decide if Modi will remain PM

UP will decide if Modi will remain PM

Rediff.com9 May 2019

2019 will be 'a match between the old caste politics and something new which we have not fully understood in UP,' says Aakar Patel.

<I>Risk</I> is worth a watch

Risk is worth a watch

Rediff.com19 Jan 2007

The plot is cliched, but the film has good performances and a fast pace.

Water crisis, Amitabh Bachchan and Bharat Mata Ki Jai

Water crisis, Amitabh Bachchan and Bharat Mata Ki Jai

Rediff.com5 Apr 2016

Maharashtra today faces an acute water crisis. But all that Devendra Fadnavis is concerned about who is not chanting slogans like Bharat Mata Ki Jai, says Syed Firdaus Ashraf.