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SHOCKING night at the Golden Globes!

SHOCKING night at the Golden Globes!

Rediff.com7 Jan 2019

Why were two of 2018's critically panned films awarded?! exclaims Aseem Chhabra.

PIX: Ben Affleck, Jessica Chastain Shine At BAFTA

PIX: Ben Affleck, Jessica Chastain Shine At BAFTA

Rediff.com11 Feb 2013

Here's looking at the big winners and fashion hits at the recently concluded BAFTA awards!

Did the best films really win?

Did the best films really win?

Rediff.com28 Feb 2005

Vikas Swarup takes over as Spokesperson in MEA

Vikas Swarup takes over as Spokesperson in MEA

Rediff.com18 Apr 2015

Senior diplomat Vikas Swarup on Saturday assumed charge as Spokesperson in the External Affairs Ministry.

'Nobody In Hindi Films Wants An Actor'

'Nobody In Hindi Films Wants An Actor'

Rediff.com30 Dec 2002

Irfan Khan on Bollywood and Oscar rejection

Bong Joon Ho: Master of Unsubtle Symbolism

Bong Joon Ho: Master of Unsubtle Symbolism

Rediff.com10 Feb 2020

Only Bong Joon Ho -- whose film Parasite won the Oscars for Best Film, Best Director, Best International Feature -- knows how to work with a heavy hand and still get respectable results, says Ranjita Ganesan.

Black Panther star Chadwick Boseman dies of colon cancer

Black Panther star Chadwick Boseman dies of colon cancer

Rediff.com29 Aug 2020

In a statement posted on his official Twitter handle, the actor's family said he was diagnosed with the disease in 2016.

PIX: The Ten Most Popular Actors in Hollywood

PIX: The Ten Most Popular Actors in Hollywood

Rediff.com26 Dec 2011

Johnny Depp has been toppled by a new entrant in the list!

'Priyanka Chopra is a stunner!'

'Priyanka Chopra is a stunner!'

Rediff.com29 Feb 2016

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

Slumdog novelist Vikas Swarup is new MEA spokesperson

Slumdog novelist Vikas Swarup is new MEA spokesperson

Rediff.com26 Mar 2015

Vikas Swarup, whose debut novel was made into the Oscar-winning movie Slumdog Millionaire, has been appointed as spokesperson in the external affairs ministry.

Lawrence Of Arabia actor Peter O'Toole dies at 81

Lawrence Of Arabia actor Peter O'Toole dies at 81

Rediff.com16 Dec 2013

The actor passed away on Sunday, December 15 after a prolonged illness.

Coming up at Toronto: Priyanka! Pacino! Denzel! Reese!

Coming up at Toronto: Priyanka! Pacino! Denzel! Reese!

Rediff.com3 Sep 2014

Arthur J Pais, who has covered the Toronto International Film Festival for Rediff.com for 13 years, glances at the buzz-worthy movies at TIFF 2014.

Why you *need* to know this man

Why you *need* to know this man

Rediff.com22 Feb 2016

His name is Alejandro Gonzlez Irritu.

Adarsh Gourav loses BAFTA to Anthony Hopkins

Adarsh Gourav loses BAFTA to Anthony Hopkins

Rediff.com12 Apr 2021

Nomadland dominates BAFTAs 2021 with four wins.

Oscars 2014: Matthew McConaughey, Cate Blanchett win top awards

Oscars 2014: Matthew McConaughey, Cate Blanchett win top awards

Rediff.com3 Mar 2014

The 86th Annual Academy Awards have been announced. Here's a quick glance at the winners.

Review: Don't miss True Grit

Review: Don't miss True Grit

Rediff.com25 Feb 2011

While revenge and God's grace on the right-doers are the dominant themes of True Grit, one could say the film is equally about special relationships that you forge along the way.

True Grit tops US box office

True Grit tops US box office

Rediff.com10 Jan 2011

The Westerner may just grab some Oscar nominations.

No Emmy for Kevin Spacey

No Emmy for Kevin Spacey

Rediff.com31 Oct 2017

Spacey has also been citicised by Star Trek actor, Zachary Quinto, for his 'calculated manipulation to deflect attention from the very serious accusation (of making an unwanted sexual advance)'.

Honorary doctorate for A R Rahman

Honorary doctorate for A R Rahman

Rediff.com26 May 2009

The Aligarh Muslim University will confer the honour on June 7.

Irfan excited about Bafta Awards

Irfan excited about Bafta Awards

Rediff.com21 Feb 2003

'Thank you, Sir Richard, for focusing world attention on India'

'Thank you, Sir Richard, for focusing world attention on India'

Rediff.com27 Aug 2014

'That night -- when Gandhi won Best Picture at the 1983 Oscars -- belonged to India and it meant a lot to a young student like me, who was trying to establish his Indian identity among the Americans around him.' Aseem Chhabra/Rediff.com, who worked as an extra on Richard Attenborough's acclaimed biopic, salutes the late legend.

Plunging necklines, frills & thrills at SAG awards

Plunging necklines, frills & thrills at SAG awards

Rediff.com31 Jan 2011

A look at what transpired at the 17th annual Screen Actors Guild Awards in Los Angeles.

Was Viven Leigh a promiscuous bisexual?

Was Viven Leigh a promiscuous bisexual?

Rediff.com23 Aug 2010

The Academy award winner was a bisexual who fought mental illness throughout her adult life, a new biography has revealed.

Ritesh Batra: If an apology is what you demand, you have it

Ritesh Batra: If an apology is what you demand, you have it

Rediff.com1 Oct 2013

The Lunchbox director responds to the FFI letter.

Now Slumdog Millionaire at the Grammys

Now Slumdog Millionaire at the Grammys

Rediff.com3 Dec 2009

AR Rahman has been nominated in several categories for his compositions from the Oscar-winning movie.

A movie starring Oprah, Sandra Bullock, Meryl Streep

A movie starring Oprah, Sandra Bullock, Meryl Streep

Rediff.com25 Oct 2010

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

Slumdog kids won't get money from Boyle unless...

Slumdog kids won't get money from Boyle unless...

Rediff.com19 Nov 2009

Danny Boyle has decided to withhold the trust fund set up for the movie's child stars after reports emerged that they are not attending school regularly.

Sandra Bullock's marriage on the rocks

Sandra Bullock's marriage on the rocks

Rediff.com18 Mar 2010

Infidelity claims may result in a split between the actress and her husband Jesse James.

What's the big deal about Parasite?

What's the big deal about Parasite?

Rediff.com7 Mar 2020

'Are we too close as well-off Indians, all with servants and drivers and tuition teachers ourselves, to be able to understand why it is all so awful?', asks Aakar Patel.

Golden Globes: Black Lives Matter!

Golden Globes: Black Lives Matter!

Rediff.com1 Mar 2021

'Stories can change people.' 'But there's a story we have been afraid to see and hear about ourselves in this industry.' 'A story about which voices we respect and elevate, and which we tune out.' 'Story about who's offered a seat at the table and who is kept out of the rooms where the decisions are made.'

AR Rahman plans free concert in Australia

AR Rahman plans free concert in Australia

Rediff.com11 Aug 2009

The Oscar winning music composer hopes music can relieve the ongoing tension between India and Australia following racist attacks.

Prakash, Yuki advance in Chennai Open qualifiers

Prakash, Yuki advance in Chennai Open qualifiers

Rediff.com3 Jan 2010

A few years back eminent filmmaker Roman Polanski couldn't enter the United States, even if it was to receive the much sought after Best Director Oscar.

Sean Connery's 10 Landmark Roles

Sean Connery's 10 Landmark Roles

Rediff.com3 Nov 2020

Diamonds are Forever. So is Sean Connery.

The stars who will win the Golden Globes

The stars who will win the Golden Globes

Rediff.com5 Jan 2018

If anyone thinks that the Golden Globes are insignificant, the Hollywood studios are out to prove them wrong.

Asia's Greatest Actors of all time

Asia's Greatest Actors of all time

Rediff.com5 Mar 2010

India has highest number of entries, with five actors included in the list.

Pussycat Doll's verison of Jai Ho in top 100

Pussycat Doll's verison of Jai Ho in top 100

Rediff.com9 Mar 2009

Rahman has become the first Indian -- and by Indian, we mean born in India, raised in India and based in India -- to make it to the top 20 of the Billboard Hot 100 singles chart.

Slumdogs and fat cat bankers

Slumdogs and fat cat bankers

Rediff.com28 Feb 2009

Mesmerised by the cinematic kitsch of Mumbai's underbelly, Americans are seeking palliatives to the horror stories tumbling out of the Byzantine world of investment banking.

Angelina Jolie, Brad Pitt move to London

Angelina Jolie, Brad Pitt move to London

Rediff.com11 Mar 2016

The latest Hollywood updates.

Anthony Minghella passes away

Anthony Minghella passes away

Rediff.com18 Mar 2008

The British filmmaker who helmed films like The English Patient is no more. He is survived by his wife, Carolyn Choa, a Hong Kong-born choreographer, and his son, Max, an actor.