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PIX: Vidya Balan flags off India Day Parade in NY

PIX: Vidya Balan flags off India Day Parade in NY

Rediff.com19 Aug 2013

The actress joined anti-corruption activist Anna Hazare as the Grand Marshal.

The amazing Smita Patil

The amazing Smita Patil

Rediff.com12 Nov 2010

As the legendary actress's work is celebrated in New York, a sister remembers her beloved Smi.

Namesake writer directs John Abraham

Namesake writer directs John Abraham

Rediff.com25 Feb 2009

Sooni Taraporevala's humourous, fast-paced and life-affirming story of underdogs Little Zizou is scheduled to open on March 13 in India.

Ghai: The failure of Kisna hurt

Ghai: The failure of Kisna hurt

Rediff.com29 Apr 2005

Meg Ryan to make her directorial debut

Meg Ryan to make her directorial debut

Rediff.com6 Apr 2011

Get your lowdown on what's happening in the world of Hollywood, right here!

When SRK took a backseat to John, Abhishek

When SRK took a backseat to John, Abhishek

Rediff.com28 Aug 2009

Tarun Mansukhani had to put aside his plans for other projects including a story about the process of death, and a urban thriller aside and start working on the sequel to Dostana.

Writing With Fire: Only Indian Film In The Oscar Race

Writing With Fire: Only Indian Film In The Oscar Race

Rediff.com18 Feb 2022

'This is a film that speaks to the spirit of women who have been cast into the bottom of India's social hierarchy, and how they have navigated their way to redefine the meaning of power.'

Can you watch 425 films in a year?

Can you watch 425 films in a year?

Rediff.com13 Jan 2021

Aseem Chhabra watched some great films and some huge disappointments in 2020.

'SRK's memory is phenomenal'

'SRK's memory is phenomenal'

Rediff.com6 Oct 2009

Director Tarun Mansukhani, of Dostana fame, talks to Arthur J Pais

Milind Soman in Black writer's next

Milind Soman in Black writer's next

Rediff.com7 Nov 2007

The movie, called, Bhram, also stars super model Sheetal memon.

Shia LaBeouf was not impressed with Transformers 2

Shia LaBeouf was not impressed with Transformers 2

Rediff.com17 May 2010

The actor, who was present at the Cannes Film Festival, admitted that Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen had something missing.

Aligarh was not necessarily meant to be a political film

Aligarh was not necessarily meant to be a political film

Rediff.com15 Feb 2016

'I believe politics was imposed on it by the censor board, when it gave the film's trailer an A certificate, hoping to deny children, teenagers the opportunity to watch it during prime time television shows,' says Aseem Chhabra.

'Patang is seeped in my soul. Thank you, Prashant Bhargava'

'Patang is seeped in my soul. Thank you, Prashant Bhargava'

Rediff.com18 May 2015

'Prashant has left us and it is really tragic. But I want to hold on to those little moments of happiness that he shared with me and with others whose lives he touched. That is how I want to remember him.' Aseem Chhabra pays tribute to Patang director Prashant Bhargava, who passed away on May 16. He was only 42.

'Future of Indian cuisine is in safe hands'

'Future of Indian cuisine is in safe hands'

Rediff.com17 Nov 2023

'Don't be scared of the people who are trying to make a fool of you, those people who trying to pull you down...it is their insecurities that make them behave the way they do.'

Raw, unflinching, staggering

Raw, unflinching, staggering

Rediff.com24 Nov 2003

'The real test of a movie is the test of time'

'The real test of a movie is the test of time'

Rediff.com7 Mar 2019

'The real test whether the movie has worked or not is when the people remember it five years later. Just like wine and relationships, the same is true for movies.'

How The Namesake came to be

How The Namesake came to be

Rediff.com3 Nov 2006

'Making a film is like being married'

'Making a film is like being married'

Rediff.com31 Jul 2015

'There are too many things that haven't gone out of you. So even though the years may have gone by, you are still close to the films in terms of the making.'

Salman Rushdie, You Are A Fighter

Salman Rushdie, You Are A Fighter

Rediff.com13 Aug 2022

As he struggles in hospital, I wonder why anyone, especially someone who was not even born when The Satanic Verses was published, would want to harm a 75-year old man and a literary treasure, wonders Subhash K Jha.

Have you seen these amazing films?

Have you seen these amazing films?

Rediff.com29 Sep 2017

Logan Lucky and It have many chuckle-worthy moments.

Cate is awesome. Will she win an Oscar again?

Cate is awesome. Will she win an Oscar again?

Rediff.com8 Oct 2015

'In Carol, Cate Blanchett reminds us what a real movie star is and why we are enamored by her acting and looks.'

SRK wins over Brad Pitt

SRK wins over Brad Pitt

Rediff.com12 Sep 2006

How can Daniel Day-Lewis retire?

How can Daniel Day-Lewis retire?

Rediff.com21 Jun 2017

One of the finest actors of our time says goodbye, yet again.

Discovering the charming Soumitra Chatterjee

Discovering the charming Soumitra Chatterjee

Rediff.com15 Nov 2020

Soumitra Chatterjee -- one of the finest Indian actors of our time -- meant so much to Aseem Chhabra.

An Evening with Mira Nair and Suketu Mehta

An Evening with Mira Nair and Suketu Mehta

Rediff.com24 Oct 2008

Bombay/NY: An Evening with Mira Nair and Suketu Mehta will include a conversation moderated by the Museum's Chief Curator David Schwartz, a screening of Nair's short film Migration, and a reading by Mehta from his book, Maximum City.

Doctor with a Difference

Doctor with a Difference

Rediff.com17 Aug 2021

'I consider myself to be a 50 year old with a 16-year-young mind, ready to conquer more continents,' Dr Shuvendu Sen tells Payal Singh Mohanka.

'As an actor, I'm hungry for new experiences'

'As an actor, I'm hungry for new experiences'

Rediff.com24 Jul 2020

'Akbar was a challenge any actor would love to take up.'

Review: The Big Sick is a heartwarming film

Review: The Big Sick is a heartwarming film

Rediff.com30 Jun 2017

The Big Sick is packed with delicious details, moments and scenes that makes the film stand apart as a smart rom-com, says Aseem Chhabra.

Arjun, Shraddha wrap up NY schedule of Half Girlfriend

Arjun, Shraddha wrap up NY schedule of Half Girlfriend

Rediff.com15 Sep 2016

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

Priyanka Chopra's SEXY Street Style!

Priyanka Chopra's SEXY Street Style!

Rediff.com2 May 2018

Slaying' it on the streets too!

Knowing the REAL Rishi Kapoor

Knowing the REAL Rishi Kapoor

Rediff.com1 May 2020

'It will take me a while to process the meaning of the loss of a man who meant so much to me through my entire life,' says Aseem Chhabra.

'No one knew I was Bhagyashree's son'

'No one knew I was Bhagyashree's son'

Rediff.com3 Apr 2019

'All mothers are the same. Mine came out of the MAMI screening, crying.' 'Recently, a critic compared me to the best debut since Hrithik sir and she was so overwhelmed with that.' 'Someone said 'You are Bhagyashree's son and the innocence is the same.' 'Even if I can even touch the shadow of that in my entire career, I will be very happy.'

Going beyond Bollywood

Going beyond Bollywood

Rediff.com18 Dec 2013

The South Asian International Film Festival celebrates 10 years of showcasing independent cinema.

Benedict Cumberbatch, Sophie Hunter expecting their first child

Benedict Cumberbatch, Sophie Hunter expecting their first child

Rediff.com7 Jan 2015

The couple had recently announced their engagement.

Priyanka to host Global Citizen Festival with Usher

Priyanka to host Global Citizen Festival with Usher

Rediff.com27 Jul 2016

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

'India Is Ready For The World!'

'India Is Ready For The World!'

Rediff.com27 Sep 2023

'Never in the history of Indian cinema did we have a distribution system for 240 countries, but we have it now.' 'And if we still keep catering to the B and C-tiers of our country, and not the whole world, then we are really being losers.' 'The visionaries of the industry must pull up their socks and say that now we will create for the world.'

Gigi Hadid, Gal Gadot's agency IMG Models to represent Priyanka Chopra

Gigi Hadid, Gal Gadot's agency IMG Models to represent Priyanka Chopra

Rediff.com6 Feb 2018

IMG Models, the agency behind most supermodels & Hollywood stars, to represent the Bollywood star.

'We hope The Lunchbox will find an audience for it in India'

'We hope The Lunchbox will find an audience for it in India'

Rediff.com17 Sep 2013

Director Ritesh Batra discusses his film, The Lunchbox, which releases this week.

You must watch these AMAZING movies!

You must watch these AMAZING movies!

Rediff.com11 Jan 2020

Aseem Chhabra picks 10 fascinating films he watched in Macao -- a blend of Asian, independent, Hollywood projects and even a 66-years-old classic Japanese film that still stands the test of time.