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Bollywood votes for LOTR!

Bollywood votes for LOTR!

Rediff.com28 Feb 2004

'Lion can be made into a perfect Hindi movie'

'Lion can be made into a perfect Hindi movie'

Rediff.com28 Feb 2017

'I never expected it to go from Golden Globes and Oscar nominations to multiple standing ovations. My story is amazing but I did not expect it to be that captivating that it would affect viewers so emotionally.' Meet the man behind Oscar-nominated film Lion: Saroo Brierley.

20 times Priyanka Chopra won our hearts

20 times Priyanka Chopra won our hearts

Rediff.com30 Oct 2020

20 occasions she captured our attention.

'Devdas didn't stand a chance'

'Devdas didn't stand a chance'

Rediff.com17 Feb 2003

Lingo limbo: Tamil songs at Rahman's UK concert anger fans

Lingo limbo: Tamil songs at Rahman's UK concert anger fans

Rediff.com14 Jul 2017

The Hindi-speaking concertgoers reportedly staged a walkout.

From red carpet to red dirt, Muguruza the warrior

From red carpet to red dirt, Muguruza the warrior

Rediff.com23 May 2018

Being the reigning Wimbledon champion and former French Open winner has its perks for Garbine Muguruza, like being invited to walk the red carpet at this year's Oscars in Hollywood.

The women who won Cannes

The women who won Cannes

Rediff.com29 May 2017

And other top moments from the closing of the 70th Cannes Film Festival.

Kobe Bryant crash: Investigators requests public's help

Kobe Bryant crash: Investigators requests public's help

Rediff.com28 Jan 2020

Investigators call for civilian photos of weather in Kobe Bryant helicopter wreck

The Dilemma Ali Fazal is Struggling With

The Dilemma Ali Fazal is Struggling With

Rediff.com15 Feb 2022

'There is a part of me that says it is a great time to tell stories from my own land.' 'But then opportunities are coming my way from all over the world.' 'So one foot is here and one foot is in the West.'

STUNNER coming through: Katrina Kaif makes her Cannes debut!

STUNNER coming through: Katrina Kaif makes her Cannes debut!

Rediff.com14 May 2015

Give her the Best Debut of the Year award already!

Revealed! Final moments of Kobe Bryant's fatal helicopter crash

Revealed! Final moments of Kobe Bryant's fatal helicopter crash

Rediff.com29 Jan 2020

Moments before Los Angeles basketball great Kobe Bryant, his 13-year-old daughter and the seven others perished in a helicopter crash, the pilot had tried to climb out of layer of clouds, but the aircraft then banked sharply and lurched toward the ground. Investigators with the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) estimated Bryant's luxury passenger helicopter hit the ground at a speed of more than 2,000 feet (610 m) per minute.

AAP reflects the anger among Indians: Irrfan Khan @ JLF

AAP reflects the anger among Indians: Irrfan Khan @ JLF

Rediff.com17 Jan 2014

The Aam Aadmi Party reflects anger, which is among the people of India, said film star Irrfan Khan at the Jaipur Literature Festival, which kicked off on Friday.

Football Briefs: Barca lose to Espanyol in Cup after Messi penalty miss

Football Briefs: Barca lose to Espanyol in Cup after Messi penalty miss

Rediff.com18 Jan 2018

News of all that's transpired on and off the football field

Aishwarya, Abhishek celebrate Aaradhya's birthday

Aishwarya, Abhishek celebrate Aaradhya's birthday

Rediff.com17 Nov 2014

A look at the top tweets from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.

'We all have stories to tell and projects we need financed'

'We all have stories to tell and projects we need financed'

Rediff.com5 Mar 2018

Keeping it short and so sweet at the 90th Annual Academy Awards.

Meet Bollywood's Forrest Gump

Meet Bollywood's Forrest Gump

Rediff.com19 Mar 2019

Aamir Khan steps into Tom Hanks' shoes. Think it's a good fit?

'The Good Road will be an embarrassment for Gujarat'

'The Good Road will be an embarrassment for Gujarat'

Rediff.com22 Sep 2013

Not many in Gujarat are happy with the decision of sending 'The Good Road' as India's official entry to the 2014 Oscars.

Modi's victory tweet breaks Twitter record in India

Modi's victory tweet breaks Twitter record in India

Rediff.com16 May 2014

Man-of-the-moment Narendra Modi's tweet after he led Bharatiya Janata Party to a landslide victory in the world's biggest elections created history by becoming India's 'most- shared tweet'.

'The focus now has to be on promoting Visaranai'

'The focus now has to be on promoting Visaranai'

Rediff.com23 Sep 2016

'Police brutality and lock-up deaths have been relevant forever. I believe this is why the film has appealed to everybody. We can all relate to the subject. We read about it every day. It is this harsh truth, this reality in society that has struck a chord with the people.' Filmmaker Vetrimaaran gets ready for the big Oscar race.

'Good to romance Katrina'

'Good to romance Katrina'

Rediff.com4 Dec 2017

All the Bollywood buzz, right here.

2014's hottest red carpet outings! Vote for your favourite!

2014's hottest red carpet outings! Vote for your favourite!

Rediff.com31 Dec 2014

From Beckham to Nyong'o and Lopez to Lawrence, we look back at the year gone by through these red carpet outings. Don't forget to tell us who your favourite is at the end of this page!

Angelina-Brad's love story in pictures

Angelina-Brad's love story in pictures

Rediff.com21 Sep 2016

After being together for 11 years, Hollywood's most controversial couple has now called it quits!

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.

'I do not take tonight for granted'

'I do not take tonight for granted'

Rediff.com29 Feb 2016

Earnest words from Leonardo DiCaprio, and the big winners of Oscar night.

Do you know these 10 famous Scots?

Do you know these 10 famous Scots?

Rediff.com12 Sep 2014

Scotland will vote on whether it will be an independent country or will remain a part of the United Kingdom on September 18. With the vote coming up next week, a look at ten famous Scots.

5 Reasons Why Daniel Day-Lewis should not retire

5 Reasons Why Daniel Day-Lewis should not retire

Rediff.com22 Jun 2017

Although famously reclusive and fitful in his creative output, Daniel Day-Lewis's decision to hang up his boots feels both untimely and unexpected.

PHOTOS: Bolt wins top honour at Laureus for record-equalling 4th time!

PHOTOS: Bolt wins top honour at Laureus for record-equalling 4th time!

Rediff.com15 Feb 2017

Images from the Laureus World Awards held in Monaco on Tuesday

Rumble in the Jungle shook the world

Rumble in the Jungle shook the world

Rediff.com11 Nov 2018

The Rumble in the Jungle was the greatest boxing spectacle of the 20th century, notes Dhruv Munjal.

'If you have a dream, fight for it'

'If you have a dream, fight for it'

Rediff.com25 Feb 2019

'It's not about how many times you get rejected or you fall down or you're beaten up. It's about how many times you stand up and are brave and you keep on going.'

Powerful men accused of sexual harassment

Powerful men accused of sexual harassment

Rediff.com20 Nov 2017

Cases that have come to light since the Weinstein scandal broke on October 5.

Federer receives twin nominations for 2018 Laureus Awards

Federer receives twin nominations for 2018 Laureus Awards

Rediff.com16 Jan 2018

Regarded as the Oscar of sports, the nominations for 2018 Laureus World Sports Awards were finalised following a ballot by the world's sports media.

Kangana, Deepika, Malaika: MOST GORGEOUS IIFA looks? VOTE!

Kangana, Deepika, Malaika: MOST GORGEOUS IIFA looks? VOTE!

Rediff.com4 Jun 2015

Take your pick!

Golden Globes: When stars let down their guard

Golden Globes: When stars let down their guard

Rediff.com9 Jan 2018

'To me,' says Aseem Chhabra, 'the Golden Globes hold the most meaning as one gets to see stars celebrating, getting emotional, letting their guard down and showing us their regular human side.'

Dyslexic and successful: Meet the victors

Dyslexic and successful: Meet the victors

Rediff.com7 Mar 2019

From memorising things to managing anger, these icons found the perfect way to overcome dyslexia.

The Top Five Tamil Films of 2016

The Top Five Tamil Films of 2016

Rediff.com30 Dec 2016

Visaranai clearly tops the list.

Can you recognise this actor?

Can you recognise this actor?

Rediff.com17 Jun 2015

Ten memorable recent transformations where actors show such commitment to the craft that Robert De Niro, who owns this category for his bulked up look in Raging Bull, would be proud.

How Aamir got married, the first time

How Aamir got married, the first time

Rediff.com30 Jan 2019

'I got married to Reena secretly through court marriage, with three witnesses. My wedding with Reena was most economical. I took the Bus No 211 and bought a ticket of 50 paise. I got down at Bandra Station West, crossed the bridge, landed in the East and walked towards the highway. I crossed that highway and entered the Griha Nirman Bhavan, where there's a Marriage Registrar Office. So my wedding cost me less than Rs 10!'

Great world cinema at a theatre near you!

Great world cinema at a theatre near you!

Rediff.com18 Oct 2016

At Rs 2,000, you can gift yourself an awesome sensory experience for Diwali.

Adam Levine, Channing Tatum, Bradley Cooper: Sexiest man alive? VOTE!

Adam Levine, Channing Tatum, Bradley Cooper: Sexiest man alive? VOTE!

Rediff.com20 Nov 2014

People mag has announced its verdict. Your turn now!

Natalie, Emma Stone, Jolie: Forbes' HIGHEST PAID actress 2015

Natalie, Emma Stone, Jolie: Forbes' HIGHEST PAID actress 2015

Rediff.com21 Aug 2015

Can you guess who's claimed the top spot?