'There are times when I have to convince myself to go on the sets to shoot.'
Devi is neither scary nor funny, writes S Saraswathi.
'The way the daredevil feats are set up, they don't have the maniacal feeling of actual gun battles, or good jazz, or a whacked-out dance performance -- they just don't provide you that giddy tingle you go looking for in such films,' feels Sreehari Nair.
Kishore Kumar didn't become a legend overnight. And even when he did, he had many unfulfilled dreams.
Countless screen pairs have come together but only few can lay claim to that extra something called chemistry.
A delightful supporting cast rescues an underwhelming film, says Sukanya Verma.
In our special series revisiting great Hindi film classics, we look back at Prithviraj Kapoor, Raj Kapoor, Randhir Kapoor and Babita's 1971 film, Kal Aaj Aur Kal.
The film starts out well with plenty of fun and intrigue, but the second half does not live up to the promises of the first, writes S Saraswathi.
'I don't make big budget films. So if my film makes Rs 120 crore, it's a huge hit. We finish fast, make it on a small budget and recover fast,' Akshay Kumar tells Patcy N/Rediff.com.
A look at the top tweets from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.
Which of these films will make it to the Rs 100 crore club?
Pokkiri Raja is a silly meaningless action comedy, says S Saraswathi.
You will be exposed to much comedy, emotion and drama during the course of the show, but you will see only a jhalak of the dance.
Sukanya Verma lists significant memories in our 1996 recap.
His songs were the anchor, the substratum, if you will, upon which life unfolded day after day, decade after decade -- across villages, towns, cities, and regions. Siva Sankar pays tribute to S P Balasubrahmanyam, the legendary singer who passed into the ages on Friday.
Sukanya Verma hails Bollywood's memorable bus moments.
'Rishi Kapoor is what sustains our interest when the humour evaporates and 102 Not Out slumps in a cesspool of soppy disclosures and exploited emotions.' 'The sequence where he walks down memory lane alone is testament to his artistic extensity.' 'No one makes the viewer vulnerable like Rishi,' says Sukanya Verma.
Siva Sankar looks at S P Balasubrahmanyam's fantastic repertoire.
The composers of Kis Kisko Pyaar Karoon know its audience well, says Aelina Kapoor.
'If this is how the audience likes me, I will continue doing it.'
The gifted actress passed into the ages on January 21, 1965.
Kaun Kitne Paani Mein fails to realise its potential, says Nishi Tiwari.
Despite some efficiency, Force 2 is never impressive, says Raja Sen.
Any subject is good enough for producing good art. Piku, and its obsession with 'emotion resulting from motion' is a perfect example, says Mohammad Asim Siddiqui.
No Ganpati celebration is complete without Humse Badhkar Kaun's hugely popular song, Deva O Deva Ganpati Deva Tumse Badhkar Kaun blaring out of the pandal speakers.
Vishal Mahadkar's horror film 3 AM is the story of a paranormal investigation gone wrong -- both for the film and the viewer, feels Nishi Tiwari.
'He is not interested in cricket or football.' 'He is interested in singing, dancing and painting.' 'Right now, he thinks he's Lord Rama.'
Ab Tak Chhappan 2 is so terribly obvious in its deviousness, there's not even a smidgen of surprise to expect, says Sukanya Verma.
One would not think that a Facebook status or a tweet could land you in jail, at least not in India -- the world's largest democracy. However, the reality is a lot more brutal in India, which has a shameful history of locking up its citizens for dissenting viewpoints. According to Mint, at least 50 people have been arrested through 2017 and 2018 for posts on social media. Syed Firdaus Ashraf/Rediff.com presents some of the most prominent cases.
Take a look at the releases and vote!
'Stree's allegorical approach doesn't interfere with its need to endear and entertain.' 'Important ideas of empowerment and item songs as well as chills and chuckle coexist to fulfil its objective of thoda hasao, thoda darao,' says Sukanya Verma.
Did you like Chennai Express, Goliyon Ki Raasleela: Ram Leela and 3 Idiots?
Millions of kids and young adults were terrified of Pran and believed him to be a villain in real life, writes Arthur J Pais, in his tribute to the legendary actor who passed away on July 12.
'Anantkumar Hegde will be pleased that those thousands who formed a long line to enter the grounds of St Paul's Cathedral on Christmas Eve night were both aware of their 'parentage' -- to use his insulting term -- and would describe themselves as Hindu,' says Rahul Jacob.
'Trust me, it's a disadvantage because people don't take you seriously.'
Hrithik as Krrish or Anil Kapoor as Mr India? Take your pick!
Raja Natwarlal has some smarts but tragically lacks the skill or the sleight-of-hand, feels Raja Sen
