News for 'R Balki'

Kis Kisko Pyaar Karoon 2: Delightful Comedy!

Kis Kisko Pyaar Karoon 2: Delightful Comedy!

Rediff.com12 Dec 2025

Kis Kisko Pyaar Karoon 2 may be a comedy filled with chaos, but in its indirect way, it speaks about a time when the Constitution mattered more than one's religion and when the idea of India was larger than personal hate, observes Syed Firdaus Ashraf.

'Guru Dutt Taught Us How To Make Films'

'Guru Dutt Taught Us How To Make Films'

Rediff.com7 Aug 2025

'Guru Dutt taught me that pitying oneself can be beautiful, and that heartbreak is cinematic.'

When Aryan Turned Photographer For Dad

When Aryan Turned Photographer For Dad

Rediff.com18 Sep 2025

It was a proud evening for Shah Rukh Khan, as elder son Aryan Khan shone under the spotlight for his first ever premiere.

'Abhishek Has Gone Through A Lot'

'Abhishek Has Gone Through A Lot'

Rediff.com17 Jul 2025

'It's a tremendous accomplishment to have a father like Amitabh Bachchan and still be so sorted, to not taste the kind of success that he should have and yet be so balanced.'

Ghoomer Trailer: Balki Magic At Play

Ghoomer Trailer: Balki Magic At Play

Rediff.com5 Aug 2023

While the trailer gives away a major chunk of the film's plot, it still intrigues us.

Bachchans And Saiyami In New Balki Film

Bachchans And Saiyami In New Balki Film

Rediff.com3 Jun 2022

Amitabh and Abhishek Bachchan come together in R Balki's once again after Paa.

What are Abhishek and Balki planning?

What are Abhishek and Balki planning?

Rediff.com23 Nov 2021

'It will be something totally unique and out-of-the-box like Paa.'

WOW! Balki and Dulquer get together

WOW! Balki and Dulquer get together

Rediff.com8 Apr 2021

It will be a start-to-finish quickie and feature the multi-faceted Dulquer in a role never seen before.

Balki gives up advertising for Bollywood

Balki gives up advertising for Bollywood

Rediff.com10 Aug 2016

After 22 years at MullenLowe Lintas and a total of 30 years in the ad world, R Balakrishnan bids adieu; will continue working on film projects.

Balki: An extraordinary adman

Balki: An extraordinary adman

Rediff.com12 Aug 2016

He didn't think much of advertising awards, and yet as he moves on from Mullen Lowe Lintas, he leaves the agency at its strongest ever

'Hindus And Muslims Worked On Chhaava''

'Hindus And Muslims Worked On Chhaava''

Rediff.com19 Mar 2025

'With Chhaava, we had to look from a different lens.' 'We had to write it in such a way that apart from the sacrifice, the fight and the war, there's a lot more to understand about the history of the Marathas.'

Balki to throw star studded bash for Ilayaraja

Balki to throw star studded bash for Ilayaraja

Rediff.com8 Jan 2015

The party will happen in Mumbai on January 20.

The Machine That Saved Tanishq

The Machine That Saved Tanishq

Rediff.com29 Aug 2024

Stories are legion about the Karatmeter's use at that time. Hundreds of people standing in queue for testing, customers breaking down after discovering the actual purity of their jewellery and then becoming irate about the jeweller who had gypped them, the local jewellery industry leaning heavily on the Tanishq franchisees to desist from using it, some jewellers even threatening violent action.

No Amitabh-Rekha scenes In Balki's film

No Amitabh-Rekha scenes In Balki's film

Rediff.com9 Oct 2014

The film Shamitabh also stars Dhanush.

BJP leader C T Ravi arrested from Karnataka assembly premises

BJP leader C T Ravi arrested from Karnataka assembly premises

Rediff.com20 Dec 2024

Karnataka Bharatiya Janata Party MLC C T Ravi was arrested after a first information report (FIR) was registered against him, for allegedly using a derogatory word against minister Laxmi Hebbalkar in the Legislative Council on Thursday, police said.

Kareena breaks her no-kissing rule for R Balki

Kareena breaks her no-kissing rule for R Balki

Rediff.com18 Feb 2016

Director R Balki says he never discussed the kissing scenes with Bebo.

Pregnant Richa Chadha Gets Cravings

Pregnant Richa Chadha Gets Cravings

Rediff.com14 Jun 2024

Film folk queued up to watch Kartik Aaryan perform in his first biopic, Chandu Champion, directed by Kabir Khan, in the film's special screening in Mumbai.

'He Was The Poet On The Field'

'He Was The Poet On The Field'

Rediff.com30 Oct 2023

'When I made bold to explain what he had to do he cut me short saying, "I know what to do. I've faced the camera before".'

Malaika Parties with Neha Dhupia

Malaika Parties with Neha Dhupia

Rediff.com12 Feb 2024

Neha Dhupia and Angad Bedi threw the doors of their new home open to their friends, as they hosted a housewarming party on Sunday.

'Every film is make or break for you'

'Every film is make or break for you'

Rediff.com7 Aug 2023

Hitesh Harisinghani and Afsar Dayatar bring back moments from Ghoomer's trailer launch in Mumbai.

Ghoomer Review: Winner With A Lot Of Heart

Ghoomer Review: Winner With A Lot Of Heart

Rediff.com18 Aug 2023

Ghoomer is an efficient crowd-pleaser that puts a lump in the throat, a tear in the eyes, and a smile on the face, all at the same time, applauds Mayur Sanap.

Like DK's Review Of Ghoomer?

Like DK's Review Of Ghoomer?

Rediff.com22 Aug 2023

DK congratulated the movie makers on getting the nuances of cricket spot on.

PIC: Sachin Tendulkar with Sayami at Ghoomer screening

PIC: Sachin Tendulkar with Sayami at Ghoomer screening

Rediff.com22 Aug 2023

Director R Balki and protagonist Sayami hosted cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar and his wife Dr Anjali Tendulkar to a special screening of the movie on Sunday.

Amitabh Bachchan Reviews Ghoomer

Amitabh Bachchan Reviews Ghoomer

Rediff.com16 Aug 2023

Even as Abhishek Bachchan is getting ready for the release of Ghoomer on August 18, his father Amitabh Bachchan has revealed that he has already watched it twice.

Kiran-Aamir Watch A Movie With...

Kiran-Aamir Watch A Movie With...

Rediff.com29 Feb 2024

Aamir Khan and Kiran Rao played host at a screening of Laapataa Ladies.

Amitabh Turns Composer!

Amitabh Turns Composer!

Rediff.com5 Sep 2022

'It happened very impromptu.'

'We Actors Are Like Hustlers'

'We Actors Are Like Hustlers'

Rediff.com25 Aug 2023

'We can't belong to anyone and we want to belong to everyone.'

When Amitabh Made Saiyami Cry

When Amitabh Made Saiyami Cry

Rediff.com21 Aug 2023

It's not everyday that one gets a bouquet of flowers and a handwritten note from India's biggest superstar, Amitabh Bachchan, and Saiyami Kher is suitably thrilled.

Did Dulquer's Wife Amal Like Chup?

Did Dulquer's Wife Amal Like Chup?

Rediff.com22 Sep 2022

Dulquer Salmaan, Pooja Bhatt and Sunny Deol invite their friends from the industry to watch Chup: Revenge Of The Artist.

'My dream is to make Ilaiyaraaja's biopic with Dhanush'

'My dream is to make Ilaiyaraaja's biopic with Dhanush'

Rediff.com31 Jul 2023

'Dhanush is a unique talent.' 'There is no other person in the industry whom I envy as a writer and a director except Dhanush.'

'Wish a female-led film was championed more'

'Wish a female-led film was championed more'

Rediff.com5 Sep 2023

'It is definitely disheartening when (Ghoomer) doesn't reach a larger audience, especially when whoever's watched it has come out saying that "It is one of the best things we've seen in a decade" or that "It moved us, and we cried and laughed".'

Let's Talk About Sex And Lust...

Let's Talk About Sex And Lust...

Rediff.com21 Jun 2023

The Lust Stories 2 trailer is quirky, notes Mayur Sanap.

'You're not becoming a critic to tear cinema down'

'You're not becoming a critic to tear cinema down'

Rediff.com19 Oct 2022

'You become a critic because the job entails watching a 100 films a year, out of which there will be five or six good films.' 'It's really a glutton for punishment, but you're also optimistic and want to see exciting things.'

'I learned about Bollywood by being a part of it'

'I learned about Bollywood by being a part of it'

Rediff.com18 Apr 2024

'In India, I'm able to work with the biggest stars on creating a scene, creating that emotion, without being too hung up on their persona.'

Like Ananya, Ayushmann In Dream Girl 2?

Like Ananya, Ayushmann In Dream Girl 2?

Rediff.com31 Jul 2023

'We want Ayushmann Khurrana's character to look perfect as Pooja in Dream Girl 2 and that's why we are taking extra time to perfect the VFX work for the face.'

Gadar 2 Heading For Rs 500 Crore Club

Gadar 2 Heading For Rs 500 Crore Club

Rediff.com21 Aug 2023

OMG 2 is Akshay Kumar's 16th century at the box office. With this, he is the joint holder of the top spot in the 100 Crore Club (Rs 1 billion) along with Salman Khan, who has an equal number of centuries.

Amitabh, Sunny, Dulquer, Pooja...Wow!

Amitabh, Sunny, Dulquer, Pooja...Wow!

Rediff.com17 Aug 2021

'Sunny can command respect without raising his voice or fist. I wanted that personality for this character.'

'The magic mantra is 'Drop it!''

'The magic mantra is 'Drop it!''

Rediff.com17 Jan 2024

'As we grow older, we fight much less with each other.' 'The magic mantra is 'Drop it!'' 'I would recommend it for all relationships.' 'In anger, we can say many hurtful things that can leave a deep scar, so dropping it is the healthy way of preventing that from happening.'

Don't Miss Your Date With Rajinikanth

Don't Miss Your Date With Rajinikanth

Rediff.com2 Aug 2023

The big Independence Day holiday weekend always has big releases vying for space, and this year too, there's going to be quite a clash at the box office.

When Rekha Kissed Alia!

When Rekha Kissed Alia!

Rediff.com21 Feb 2023

The Dadasaheb Phalke International Film Festival Awards 2023, held at Mumbai's Taj Land's End hotel, saw some Bollywood and television stars in attendance.