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15 Actresses Who Dared To Play Mom

15 Actresses Who Dared To Play Mom

Rediff.com8 May 2022

Subhash K Jha looks at actresses who dared play Momma at the risk of getting typecast.

When Dulquer went to Hyderabad

When Dulquer went to Hyderabad

Rediff.com6 May 2015

A lowdown on what's going on in the Telugu film industry.

Suriya's 10 BEST Films

Suriya's 10 BEST Films

Rediff.com1 Aug 2022

As we celebrate the actor's much deserved award, Divya Nair presents 10 landmark films in Suriya's career, ranked in order of performance.

Mahesh Babu's dream comes true

Mahesh Babu's dream comes true

Rediff.com1 Mar 2011

Get your low down on what's happening in the world of Telugu cinema, right here.

Review: O Kadhal Kanmani is a celebration of love

Review: O Kadhal Kanmani is a celebration of love

Rediff.com17 Apr 2015

Director Mani Ratnam's O Kadhal Kanmani is a beautiful and sensitive tale of love filled with fun that warms your heart.

Review: Ok Jaanu is just *okay*

Review: Ok Jaanu is just *okay*

Rediff.com13 Jan 2017

Shraddha Kapoor and Aditya Roy Kapoor don't burn the screen with passion but there's a pleasant sense to their togetherness, feels Sukanya Verma.

'Some milestones in your life you should not forget'

'Some milestones in your life you should not forget'

Rediff.com24 Jun 2020

Woh 7 Din released on June 23, 37 years ago. Anil Kapoor look backs at his journey.

'Karan is the easiest person to work with'

'Karan is the easiest person to work with'

Rediff.com23 Aug 2022

'When I contracted COVID and was extremely unwell, I almost thought I was not going to make it.' 'But this man (Karan Johar) was like family for us in Bombay. He would send doctors for me, made sure my medication was done correctly and made sure I came out of COVID.'

The story behind Chand Chhupa Badal Mein

The story behind Chand Chhupa Badal Mein

Rediff.com17 Jun 2021

'Chand Chhupa Badal Mein were originally written for a film that Ram Gopal Varmaji was directing.' 'One day he said, "Mehboob, the lyrics that you have written are really beautiful, but the hero of my film is a goon. He cannot sing such beautiful lyrics".'

That beautiful love story called Annayum Rasoolam

That beautiful love story called Annayum Rasoolam

Rediff.com6 Aug 2021

Like all the great love stories, Annayum Rasoolam has a tragic end. But not before we are transported into a world of furtive glances and hurried touches.

What Makes Kantara And Brahmastra The 'Chosen Ones'

What Makes Kantara And Brahmastra The 'Chosen Ones'

Rediff.com26 Nov 2022

As much as we enjoy and write reams and reams about our amazement at the Kantara climax, 30 years on from now, will we remember these portions more fondly or the ones where Shiva is simply hanging out with his friends, mulls Rohit Sathish Nair.

Celebrating Abhishek Bachchan!

Celebrating Abhishek Bachchan!

Rediff.com5 Feb 2019

Baba Bachchan is 43.

When the JUNGLE called on Bollywood

When the JUNGLE called on Bollywood

Rediff.com26 May 2021

Joginder Tuteja looks at films set in the jungles.

Shah Rukh at Nikhil Dwivedi's father's funeral

Shah Rukh at Nikhil Dwivedi's father's funeral

Rediff.com3 Jan 2018

Touching moments from a funeral.

Ajay Devgn Has Always Been A Warrior

Ajay Devgn Has Always Been A Warrior

Rediff.com2 Apr 2022

Subhash K Jha celebrates Ajay Devgn as the movie star turns 53.

Raavan is Mani, Abhi, Ash's best work

Raavan is Mani, Abhi, Ash's best work

Rediff.com18 Jun 2010

Strong performances, brilliant use of technology, stunning cinematography and incredible direction make Raavan a must-see.

Senior IVRCL officer arrested in Kolkata flyover collapse case

Senior IVRCL officer arrested in Kolkata flyover collapse case

Rediff.com6 Apr 2016

As many as eight officers of the IVRCL have been arrested under Sections 302 (murder), 307 (attempt to murder) and 120B (criminal conspiracy) of the Indian Penal Code.

Showcasing Raavan in Venice

Showcasing Raavan in Venice

Rediff.com7 Sep 2010

Actor Vikram and director Mani Ratnam were present at the screening of the film at the 67th Venice Film Festival on Monday.

Class of 80: Rajni, Mohanlal, Chiranjeevi & more!

Class of 80: Rajni, Mohanlal, Chiranjeevi & more!

Rediff.com31 Aug 2010

29 actors from south India posed for this rare photograph as part of the Evegreen Reunion.

Raavan not to be screened at 11th IIFA awards

Raavan not to be screened at 11th IIFA awards

Rediff.com11 May 2010

Mani Ratnam, the film's director said that Raavan would not be screened at the International Indian Film Academy awards, as the film is not complete.

Kapoor And Son: What Thar Is About

Kapoor And Son: What Thar Is About

Rediff.com19 Apr 2022

'You can't call this a pure Western. This has got love, passion, violence, suspense.' 'This is a film of today.'

Raavanan revealed!

Raavanan revealed!

Rediff.com17 May 2010

Mani Ratnam's Tamil version of Ravan was launched at a gala function in Chennai on Friday.

Watch out for Ash, Freida Pinto in Venice

Watch out for Ash, Freida Pinto in Venice

Rediff.com30 Jul 2010

Mani Ratnam's Raavan and Julian Schnabel's Israel-Palestine conflict narrative Miral starring Freida Pinto, are among the movies to be screened at the 67th Venice Film Festival in September.

'Welcome to the world of our Raavan'

'Welcome to the world of our Raavan'

Rediff.com26 Apr 2010

A blow-by-blow account of what transpired at the music launch of Mani Ratnam's trilingual, Raavan -- starring Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Abhishek Bachchan and Vikram -- in Mumbai.

New Navy Ensign Triggers Debate On Tamil Naval Feats

New Navy Ensign Triggers Debate On Tamil Naval Feats

Rediff.com7 Sep 2022

While acknowledging Shivaji's naval contributions, questions are being raised about the inadequate acknowledgement of Chola sea-power in southern Tamil Nadu, which dates back by a few centuries, explains N Sathiya Moorthy.

Why Ravi K Chandran prefers Yuva

Why Ravi K Chandran prefers Yuva

Rediff.com17 May 2004

Thalaivi: Kangana comes alive as Jaya

Thalaivi: Kangana comes alive as Jaya

Rediff.com24 Mar 2021

Overall, the Thalaivi trailer is a convincing experience, says veteran Tamil Nadu politics watcher N Sathiya Moorthy.

When Vikram picked up Abhishek and threw him!

When Vikram picked up Abhishek and threw him!

Rediff.com17 Jun 2010

Vikram on working with Aishwarya Rai, Abhishek Bachchan and Mani Ratnam in Raavan.

When These Ladies Won Our Hearts AGAIN!

When These Ladies Won Our Hearts AGAIN!

Rediff.com15 Jul 2021

While we await Shilpa's second innings in the movies, Joginder Tuteja looks at how well the top '90s actresses have done when they returned to acting.

How Shah Rukh Khan became a Deewana

How Shah Rukh Khan became a Deewana

Rediff.com29 Jun 2022

'I told Shah Rukh I wanted to sign him for our film, Deewana.' 'He responded by saying that he had no dates.' 'I was shocked because he hadn't had a single release till then.'

Oye is a good film

Oye is a good film

Rediff.com6 Jul 2009

Oye is a tragic love story with strong performances from its hero Sidhdharth. Baby Shamili is transformed as a tragic heroine in this film. Debutant director Anand Ranga scores in the first half. Yuvan Shankar Raja's music rocks.

Ash, Abhishek to shoot in Kerala

Ash, Abhishek to shoot in Kerala

Rediff.com7 Oct 2008

Abhishek and Aishwarya Rai Bachchan's new film with Mani Ratnam -- tentitively called Ravan -- will be shot in the jungles of Kerala. The couple are already on location, one week after the former's film Drona premiered in Mumbai.

#ReadersSpeak: 4 MOST Patriotic Scenes in Bollywood

#ReadersSpeak: 4 MOST Patriotic Scenes in Bollywood

Rediff.com15 Aug 2019

We asked you to share your favourite patriotic scene, the one that really brought on the goosebumps and made you feel like Sunny Deol on the sets of Border.

Andaz Apna Apna and 9 MUST WATCH FLOPS

Andaz Apna Apna and 9 MUST WATCH FLOPS

Rediff.com2 Jun 2021

Joginder Tuteja looks at films that didn't do well in theatres but became popular on satellite television or on OTT.

'Almost every song seems inspired today'

'Almost every song seems inspired today'

Rediff.com16 Feb 2022

'I cannot be confined to just one or two kinds of music.'

'I don't indulge in one-upmanship, jealousy and rivalry'

'I don't indulge in one-upmanship, jealousy and rivalry'

Rediff.com29 Nov 2021

'I never allow myself to look anxiously over my shoulder at what my co-star is doing.'

Chiranjeevi's son-in-law involved in kidnap case

Chiranjeevi's son-in-law involved in kidnap case

Rediff.com18 Oct 2007

Reportedly, 22-year-old Sirish Bharadwaj was involved in a kidnap case five years ago. His father admits it, but adds that he was just as much not happy with the marriage as Chiranjeevi.

Review: Nayagan

Review: Nayagan

Rediff.com22 Aug 2008

Shakya Celluloid's Nayagan, directed by Saravana Shakthi and starring J K Ritheesh and Ramana, is hotchpotch of wannabee superstars and a good plot, which keeps you in your seat -- barely.

'Making a film is like being married'

'Making a film is like being married'

Rediff.com31 Jul 2015

'There are too many things that haven't gone out of you. So even though the years may have gone by, you are still close to the films in terms of the making.'