News for 'Prakash Jha'

'Sitara Devi was the greatest kathak diva ever'

'Sitara Devi was the greatest kathak diva ever'

Rediff.com25 Nov 2014

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

Review: Satyagraha makes you cry at times

Review: Satyagraha makes you cry at times

Rediff.com30 Aug 2013

Satyagraha attempts to speak about important issues but ends up over-simplifying them.

Ravi Shankar Prasad, 40 others take oath as Rajya Sabha MPs

Ravi Shankar Prasad, 40 others take oath as Rajya Sabha MPs

Rediff.com3 Apr 2018

While almost all the members belonging to the ruling National Democratic Alliance took oath by swearing in the name of god, Human Resources Development Minister Prakash Javadekar, who was re-elected to the Upper House from Maharashtra, took oath affirming his allegiance to the Constitution of India.

25 Years Of Bollywood-Style PYAAR-FYAAR!

25 Years Of Bollywood-Style PYAAR-FYAAR!

Rediff.com27 Apr 2022

1997: Sukanya Verma offers a recap of its memorable imagery.

Alia Bhatt shoots for Dabboo Ratnani's calendar

Alia Bhatt shoots for Dabboo Ratnani's calendar

Rediff.com7 Jan 2016

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

How Sohail Khan celebrated his 46th birthday

How Sohail Khan celebrated his 46th birthday

Rediff.com21 Dec 2015

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

Nitish faces protest at public meeting; slams RJD

Nitish faces protest at public meeting; slams RJD

Rediff.com27 Oct 2020

At many places, Kumar lost his cool and chided the protestors for "acting on behalf of political rivals".

Ashram refuses to hand over Nigamananda's body

Ashram refuses to hand over Nigamananda's body

Rediff.com16 Jun 2011

Three days after Swami Nigamananda died after a 114-day fast against the desecration of River Ganga, his father Prakash Chandra Jha has demanded that his body be handed over to him for the last rites. The seer of Haridwar-based Matri Sadan Ashram, Swami Nigamananda was demanding immediate stopping of quarrying in the Ganga and alleged corruption in the government's system with active involvement of the mafia. He had begun his fast on February 19 and was in a coma since May 2.

Sai's Take: The Bengal tinder box

Sai's Take: The Bengal tinder box

Rediff.com15 May 2019

Violence has always been a fact of life in Bengal's politics; it is just that the faces have changed, the contesting ideologies have changed, says Saisuresh Sivawamy.

'It is our second nature to be shy about our sexual fantasies'

'It is our second nature to be shy about our sexual fantasies'

Rediff.com28 Jun 2017

'The film stared at me and asked me a question. As a producer you have made financial decision but it's time that as a woman you made a decision from your heart. That's what I did,' says Lipstick Under My Burkha producer Ekta Kapoor.

'Loathsome on screen, but a sweetheart in life'

'Loathsome on screen, but a sweetheart in life'

Rediff.com5 Apr 2021

'Shashikala was never short of her work.' 'But somewhere as she grew older she got tired of playing variations of the villain.' 'She became spiritual.'

Nana Patekar's Top 10 Movies

Nana Patekar's Top 10 Movies

Rediff.com25 Feb 2015

The formidable actor is one of Bollywood's best.

Review: Tevar is a tiring watch

Review: Tevar is a tiring watch

Rediff.com9 Jan 2015

Tevar emerges an overdone, underwhelming film with zero charm, warns Raja Sen.

'I didn't want to come out of Bigg Boss so soon'

'I didn't want to come out of Bigg Boss so soon'

Rediff.com20 Oct 2014

'I had a problem eating spicy food in the house. It was really painful. It would burn my lips and tongue. It didn't agree with my stomach either. And it showed on my face with lots of pimples,' Natasa Stankovic tells Rajul Hegde.

'I would play a submissive woman if...'

'I would play a submissive woman if...'

Rediff.com30 Aug 2021

'I feel eyebrows change the expressions on a face.'

Bollywood's Top 15 Summer Hits

Bollywood's Top 15 Summer Hits

Rediff.com19 Mar 2015

Here's looking at the summer hits through the years.

Review: <i>Issaq</i> is an insultingly bad film

Review: Issaq is an insultingly bad film

Rediff.com26 Jul 2013

Issaq is a shoddily written film with a cringeworthy performance from its leading man Prateik Babbar, writes Raja Sen.

'What's happening to Kaala can set a dangerous precedent'

'What's happening to Kaala can set a dangerous precedent'

Rediff.com5 Jun 2018

'Today, these fringe groups are demanding that Rajni sir's film be stopped.' 'What is there to stop them from doing the same with more films in the future?'

Watch out for Manav Kaul, folks!

Watch out for Manav Kaul, folks!

Rediff.com17 Mar 2016

'My mother has one complaint -- I die in all of my films. She has told me to stop dying now.'

Will Simi Garewal rescue Padmavati?

Will Simi Garewal rescue Padmavati?

Rediff.com23 Nov 2017

'I spoke to Maharani Padmini of Jaipur.' 'She said there was basically one problematic point in the trailer.'

'We'd have never known there was a brilliant actor lurking inside him'

'We'd have never known there was a brilliant actor lurking inside him'

Rediff.com6 Sep 2021

'I was so nervous and embarrassed that I hid behind a pillar, just watching my son quietly.' 'I could see him very quiet, not communicating with anybody.'' 'I thought he was not interested. But when he gave his first shot, he was perfect!'

Mission Mangal is a superhit, Batla House is a hit!

Mission Mangal is a superhit, Batla House is a hit!

Rediff.com19 Aug 2019

The hits and flops of the week.

'#MeToo happens more to women who are outgoing'

'#MeToo happens more to women who are outgoing'

Rediff.com25 Mar 2021

'Deepak's character is not an out and out sexual predator.' 'I liked the way it was done because I felt it was more real, rather than a more dramatic take where a girl feels that oh, I must fight for my rights.'

Box Office: Jabariya Jodi flops

Box Office: Jabariya Jodi flops

Rediff.com13 Aug 2019

The hits and flops of the week.

Yamuna on their minds

Yamuna on their minds

Rediff.com13 May 2016

Through its programmes, Swechha tries to ensure Delhiites don't forget their dying river.

RJD wins in Sivan and Bettiah

RJD wins in Sivan and Bettiah

Rediff.com26 May 2004

Delhi govt cancels appointment of 9 advisors to AAP ministers

Delhi govt cancels appointment of 9 advisors to AAP ministers

Rediff.com17 Apr 2018

Sources said the MHA directions came after the services department wrote to it seeking to know the legal status of the appointment of the nine advisors.

Why Ashok Chawla quit as NSE chairman

Why Ashok Chawla quit as NSE chairman

Rediff.com11 Jan 2019

The move comes after CBI gets sanction to prosecute him in Aircel-Maxis case

'A career in the film industry is a phase'

'A career in the film industry is a phase'

Rediff.com7 Mar 2016

Amrita Rao talks about her television debut, co-star Deepti Naval and films.

Govt paves way for regulation of OTT platforms, online news

Govt paves way for regulation of OTT platforms, online news

Rediff.com11 Nov 2020

There was no law or autonomous body governing digital content in India so far. Now, OTT and other platforms, including digital news websites, are expected to fall within a governmental framework of rules and regulations.

Review: Hindi Medium is a fascinatingly frustrating film

Review: Hindi Medium is a fascinatingly frustrating film

Rediff.com19 May 2017

Hindi Medium works because it manages to stretch itself beyond its scrubby elements, easy half-baked jokes, lessons about consumerism and our love for English, into a simple story about a boy who would do anything to see his girl smile, feels Sreehari Nair.

Katrina: I am not playing a glamorous character in Bang Bang

Katrina: I am not playing a glamorous character in Bang Bang

Rediff.com1 Oct 2014

Katrina Kaif on Bang Bang, how difficult it was, and working with superstars

Where the hell are Covid hospital beds in Delhi?

Where the hell are Covid hospital beds in Delhi?

Rediff.com12 Jun 2020

Locals are overly concerned as horrifying tales emerge of patients running from pillar to post to secure hospital beds or even get themselves tested.

Don't worry, all well, says Kejriwal after AAP's weekend war

Don't worry, all well, says Kejriwal after AAP's weekend war

Rediff.com30 Mar 2015

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Monday dismissed reports of crisis within the Aam Aadmi Party, saying everything is 'fine'.

BJP undergoes image makeover; forms 9 new committees

BJP undergoes image makeover; forms 9 new committees

Rediff.com4 Apr 2015

To involve workers in various social campaigns initiated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Bharatiya Janata Party president Amit Shah has formed nine separate committees of senior leaders.

Govt promises clean drinking water to all by 2024

Govt promises clean drinking water to all by 2024

Rediff.com26 Jun 2019

Besides, the government would also undertake and promote steps for water conservation and curbing extraction of underground water, which is depleting the water table and is a matter of concern, the minister said.

'Praying for all affected in the Chennai floods'

'Praying for all affected in the Chennai floods'

Rediff.com2 Dec 2015

A look at the top posts on social media from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.

'We try to find the extraordinary in the ordinary'

'We try to find the extraordinary in the ordinary'

Rediff.com3 Apr 2022

'We like to look at a screenplay as a spiral staircase.' 'You never know what awaits at the next turning.'

'If Shoojit sees me as grumpy, then so be it'

'If Shoojit sees me as grumpy, then so be it'

Rediff.com1 Jun 2020

'The digital release is part of cinema's ongoing process of evolution.' 'One shouldn't avoid change. I wouldn't.'