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Review: Sigaram Thodu is an exciting thriller

Review: Sigaram Thodu is an exciting thriller

Rediff.com12 Sep 2014

A well-executed film with good performances, Sigaram Thodu is definitely worth watching.

Review: Amara Kaaviyam does not warm your heart

Review: Amara Kaaviyam does not warm your heart

Rediff.com5 Sep 2014

Director Jeeva Sankar's Amara Kaaviyam is an unmemorable love story, feels S Saraswathi.

The Lady Who Writes Magical Songs

The Lady Who Writes Magical Songs

Rediff.com5 Nov 2018

'We, the audience, listen to stories that have nothing to do with us and we cry, just from the truth of those stories.' 'And Anvita is one of those people who makes this happen.'

Review: Kuch Kuch Locha Hai's music is average

Review: Kuch Kuch Locha Hai's music is average

Rediff.com1 May 2015

Kuch Kuch Locha Hai music tapers down at the end but on the strength of its first few numbers, it manages to stay afloat.

Readers' Pick: The 10 HAPPIEST Hindi songs

Readers' Pick: The 10 HAPPIEST Hindi songs

Rediff.com1 Apr 2015

Take a look!

Bappi Lahiri: Almost every song seems inspired today

Bappi Lahiri: Almost every song seems inspired today

Rediff.com3 Aug 2012

Music composer-singer Bappi Lahiri offers a sneak peek into what to expect in his US concerts this month.

85 UNFORGETTABLE Asha Bhosle songs

85 UNFORGETTABLE Asha Bhosle songs

Rediff.com7 Sep 2018

Take a look at the list and sing along!

Grand Dussehra celebrations across India

Grand Dussehra celebrations across India

Rediff.com23 Oct 2015

Giant effigies of 10-headed demon king Ravana, his son Meghnad and brother Kumbhakaran went up in flames marking the triumph of good over evil as fervour marked Dussehra festivities across the country on Thursday.

Review: Pizza 2-Villa is a gripping suspense thriller

Review: Pizza 2-Villa is a gripping suspense thriller

Rediff.com15 Nov 2013

Pizza 2-Villa is a well-written film, according to S Saraswathi.

The 15 year old who won a Filmfare award

The 15 year old who won a Filmfare award

Rediff.com4 Apr 2018

'Bollywood feels like a dream.' 'I never thought I would be a part of it, but I am glad that I am.'

Sound of music: What 2015 has in store

Sound of music: What 2015 has in store

Rediff.com29 Dec 2014

From gourmet music festivals to musical comedies, 2015 promises gigs that are unique and have a soul.

Akshay Kumar's party playlist!

Akshay Kumar's party playlist!

Rediff.com7 Sep 2017

Dance like Akshay Kumar this month!

'My father Kishore Kumar was NOT eccentric'

'My father Kishore Kumar was NOT eccentric'

Rediff.com3 Aug 2019

'Kishore Kumar lived like a king and knew that he could get away with anything. It's as simple as that.'

Review: Rummy is engaging

Review: Rummy is engaging

Rediff.com31 Jan 2014

Vijay Sethupathi's Rummy -- directed by debutant Balakrishnan -- is an engaging village-based dark romantic thriller set in the 1980s.

Like the Dangal poster?

Like the Dangal poster?

Rediff.com4 Jul 2016

The top posts on social media from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.

Review: Mundasupatti is a decent attempt

Review: Mundasupatti is a decent attempt

Rediff.com13 Jun 2014

Mundasupatti is an entertaining rom-com, writes S Saraswathi.

Does Bhansali glorify jauhar?

Does Bhansali glorify jauhar?

Rediff.com30 Jan 2018

'I am angry because this ever happened.' 'I am sad because it's painful to think what they must be going through.' 'I am glad we've fought hard to break through such cruel tradition.' 'But it burns my blood to think we're still holding on to regressive culture that is stemmed from preserving this so-called honour,' says Sukanya Verma.

Like the Quantico trailer? Vote!

Like the Quantico trailer? Vote!

Rediff.com13 May 2015

Quantico looks like your run-of-the-mill Homeland-esque drama whose only USP is Priyanka Chopra.

Farah, Shah Rukh shoot credit song of Happy New Year

Farah, Shah Rukh shoot credit song of Happy New Year

Rediff.com3 Sep 2014

Here's a look at the Top 10 tweets from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.

Review: MTV Splitsvilla 7 will have you in splits

Review: MTV Splitsvilla 7 will have you in splits

Rediff.com16 Jun 2014

MTV Splitsvilla 7 is the most mindless show even by reality TV standards, says Nishi Tiwari.

Jilla is a commercial entertainer

Jilla is a commercial entertainer

Rediff.com11 Jan 2014

Vijay and Mohanlal starrer Jilla is your everyday Madurai-based action thriller set in the backdrop of the special bond shared by a father and his devoted foster son

'I don't think I can afford Sonam in my video'

'I don't think I can afford Sonam in my video'

Rediff.com25 Oct 2016

'I am not familiar with Bollywood music but I know it's a big scene. I have done music with artists from Egypt, Latin, Europe... So yeah, an Indian collaboration would be cool.' Desi talk with Shaggy.

Keep calm and download

Keep calm and download

Rediff.com31 Jan 2017

Anxious? Stressed? Upset? Veenu Sandhu has a handy list of apps that promise mental peace.

Oh! The glorious tradition of Navratri

Oh! The glorious tradition of Navratri

Rediff.com10 Oct 2016

'When they disappear -- and disappear they will -- they'll take with them some of the joyous vibrancy of our social fabric.' 'All we can do is enjoy them while they last,' says Geetanjali Krishna.

Asha Bhosle: 30 Eternal Classics

Asha Bhosle: 30 Eternal Classics

Rediff.com8 Sep 2018

Dinesh Raheja salutes the legend's versatility in her heyday.

Looking back at Shyam Benegal's mesmerising Mandi

Looking back at Shyam Benegal's mesmerising Mandi

Rediff.com12 Apr 2017

Even after three decades, Mandi proves its lasting relevance and powerful impact on cinephile memory by inviting comparisons to Vidya Balan's Begum Jaan.

2018's 10 Best Moments In Hindi Films

2018's 10 Best Moments In Hindi Films

Rediff.com3 Jan 2019

Aseem Chhabra picks the scenes that left him impressed this year.

Review: Ithu Kathirvelan Kadhal is a feel good entertainer

Review: Ithu Kathirvelan Kadhal is a feel good entertainer

Rediff.com14 Feb 2014

Ithu Kathirvelan Kadhal starring Udhayanidhi and Nayanthara is a simple love story with a good mix of romance, comedy and sentiment.

Shah Rukh Khan: The King's Speech

Shah Rukh Khan: The King's Speech

Rediff.com16 May 2017

Satyajit Ray's fabulous use of fantasy to condemn fascism and Shah Rukh Khan's gift of enthralling oratory, Sukanya Verma's fantastic filmi week.

When Umrao Jaan gave Asha Bhosle cold feet

When Umrao Jaan gave Asha Bhosle cold feet

Rediff.com22 Feb 2017

Veteran music composer Khayyam revisits Umrao Jaan.

Modi tears into Congress over lack of war memorial

Modi tears into Congress over lack of war memorial

Rediff.com28 Jan 2014

Narendra Modi on Monday attacked the Congress-led UPA government over lack of a war memorial as he targeted the massive constituency in the armed forces, minutes after felicitating melody queen Lata Mangeshkar on the 51st anniversary of her memorable song 'Aye Mere Watan Ke Logon'.

Review: Aadhalaal Kadhal Seiveer is compelling

Review: Aadhalaal Kadhal Seiveer is compelling

Rediff.com16 Aug 2013

It's a must watch, says S Saraswathi.

Rock On!!: Everything you need to know about the original

Rock On!!: Everything you need to know about the original

Rediff.com10 Nov 2016

Can't remember the first Rock On!! magic? We take you through the memory lane.

Review: Patriotic flavour in Happy New Year soundtrack

Review: Patriotic flavour in Happy New Year soundtrack

Rediff.com27 Sep 2014

The Happy New Year soundtrack has quite a few winners, says Joginder Tuteja/ Rediff.com.

Super Filmi Week: Long live Bollywood!

Super Filmi Week: Long live Bollywood!

Rediff.com8 Dec 2017

Bollywood inspired weddings, Dharmendra's cringe-worthy attempt at realism, Sridevi and Aishwarya's painful connection and more in Sukanya Verma's Super Filmi Week.

Bollywood's Game of Phones!

Bollywood's Game of Phones!

Rediff.com19 Jul 2016

The most thrilling, romantic, terrifying, musical and comical tring tring moments!

Birthday Special: Your fave Ramesh Sippy movie? VOTE!

Birthday Special: Your fave Ramesh Sippy movie? VOTE!

Rediff.com23 Jan 2017

On Ramesh Sippy's 70th birthday, we celebrate the man and his milestones.

The Other Superstar Named Amitabh

The Other Superstar Named Amitabh

Rediff.com11 Oct 2018

'I am an accidental lyricist,' confesses the superstar who has written Haanikaarak Bapu, Emotional Atyachar, Abhi Mujh Mein Kahin, the songs for Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani and Ae Dil Hai Mushkil and many, many, more chartbusters.

Shah Rukh: I feel shy to talk about my body

Shah Rukh: I feel shy to talk about my body

Rediff.com8 Sep 2014

Here's a look at the top 10 tweets from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.

Review: All in All Azhagu Raja is a waste of time

Review: All in All Azhagu Raja is a waste of time

Rediff.com5 Nov 2013

The film is ridiculously long romantic comedy that seriously tests your patience.