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How mum's belief shaped Akash's career despite adversity

How mum's belief shaped Akash's career despite adversity

Rediff.com23 Feb 2024

'If his father and brother were alive today, they would be brimming with joy. This is the life's most memorable day and only few are lucky to see it. I'm the proudest mom on this earth.'

Meet the reel life Kanchanamala

Meet the reel life Kanchanamala

Rediff.com3 Nov 2015

'My aim as an actor is to make the audience believe that the person they are seeing on screen is not me but the character.' Parvathy discusses her real-life character role in Ennu Ninte Moideen.

'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.'

Rohit, Kohli struggle as India's troubles against left-arm pacers continue

Rohit, Kohli struggle as India's troubles against left-arm pacers continue

Rediff.com2 Sep 2023

India's struggles against left-arm pacers continued in their high-octane clash against Pakistan during the Asia Cup 2023 at Kandy.

Looking At 1999: 25 Years Ago In Bollywood...

Looking At 1999: 25 Years Ago In Bollywood...

Rediff.com12 Mar 2024

Sukanya Verma recaps all those events from 25 years ago.

When Tiger Made Rashmika Blush

When Tiger Made Rashmika Blush

Rediff.com26 Jul 2023

The actors hit the stage to promote anime in India.

Reeling under high prices? Finance ministry says it's downside to growth

Reeling under high prices? Finance ministry says it's downside to growth

Rediff.com6 Mar 2021

'While intensification of fuel prices and broad-based domestic cost pass-through pressures is a downside risk, core inflation is expected to strengthen further as demand recovers to pre-Covid levels,' the ministry said on Friday.

PIX: India add to England's misery with low-scoring win

PIX: India add to England's misery with low-scoring win

Rediff.com29 Oct 2023

India maintained their unbeaten streak at the 2023 World Cup with a 100-run victory in a low-scoring contest against holders England

2024 Polls And Rise Of YouTuber Mantris

2024 Polls And Rise Of YouTuber Mantris

Rediff.com9 Oct 2023

Like, Share, Subscribe, Vote: The 2024 polls may be dubbed 'YouTube election'.

Sports sagas: When real life inspired reel...

Sports sagas: When real life inspired reel...

Rediff.com17 May 2016

Rediff.com gives you a look at films in the past that have captured the lives of sporting icons, and their rise to glory, on the silver screen.

Chhello Show Review: Bitter Sweet Memories

Chhello Show Review: Bitter Sweet Memories

Rediff.com14 Oct 2022

Just as much as the magic of cinema, Chhello Show is about the imagination of a child and the typical Indian jugaad, observes Deepa Gahlot. Chhello Show

Jab We Met: A cute love story

Jab We Met: A cute love story

Rediff.com26 Oct 2007

The Kareena Kapoor and Shahid Kapur starrer is a fun and entertaining watch despite some illogic moments. The two lead pair have acted well.

How the Ajay Devgn-Kajol love story played out

How the Ajay Devgn-Kajol love story played out

Rediff.com9 Jan 2020

A day before she plays reel wife to her husband Ajay Devgn in Tanhaji: The Unsung Hero, Kajol shared interesting insights into their love story. In a post for the social media blog Humans of Bombay, the actress wrote straight from her heart and we present it here.

Can Vijay Succeed Where Rajini Couldn't?

Can Vijay Succeed Where Rajini Couldn't?

Rediff.com2 Feb 2024

Will Vijay will go the most successful MGR/Jayalalithaa way, or that of Vijayakanth, Seeman or Kamalahaasan, or will he end up as another Rajinikanth who cries wolf at the last minute and quits the scene even before it all had really begun, asks N Sathiya Moorthy.

PIX: Man City breathe a sigh of relief; In-form Everton beat Chelsea

PIX: Man City breathe a sigh of relief; In-form Everton beat Chelsea

Rediff.com11 Dec 2023

Bernardo Silva and Jack Grealish scored three minutes apart as Manchester City came from behind to beat Premier League newcomers Luton Town.

10 Women Achievers You Must Watch On OTT

10 Women Achievers You Must Watch On OTT

Rediff.com26 Oct 2023

Kangana Ranaut plays an Air Force pilot in Tejas, joining an increasing list of films and shows centered around women playing significant roles in their careers.

Sinner stops Safiullin to move into Wimbledon semis

Sinner stops Safiullin to move into Wimbledon semis

Rediff.com11 Jul 2023

Sinner has made the most of a favourable draw at the grasscourt major this year

Revenge And Rebellion On OTT This Week

Revenge And Rebellion On OTT This Week

Rediff.com10 Mar 2023

It's quite a heated mood. Sukanya Verma gives us her OTT recommendations.

The Best South Songs of 2023

The Best South Songs of 2023

Rediff.com20 Dec 2023

Arjun Menon lists some of the popular songs from the South Indian movies in 2023.

When Karan, Ranbir, Ayan Were Stumped...

When Karan, Ranbir, Ayan Were Stumped...

Rediff.com5 Jul 2022

'Shah Rukh's friends couldn't tell who was the real and who was the screen Nambi Narayanan.'

The Cute World Cup Scene Stealer

The Cute World Cup Scene Stealer

Rediff.com7 Dec 2023

"Looking at the films come to life on set was a lot of fun. The lensing, the art direction and Prakash Sir's detailed eye. It felt like something special was brewing," says Naina Bhan.

The sunshine story from Kashmir

The sunshine story from Kashmir

Rediff.com12 Apr 2018

From one of Kashmir's worst trouble spots, Adeeba Tak emerges as a story of hope.

'How can Hanuman speak like this?'

'How can Hanuman speak like this?'

Rediff.com21 Jun 2023

'They must have thought that this kind of tapori language would please the common man, but they don't suit Hanumanji.'

Delhi's India Batters Fizzled All Season

Delhi's India Batters Fizzled All Season

Rediff.com21 May 2023

The lack of runs from their Indian batters -- Prithvi Shaw (106 runs in 8 matches), Manish Pandey (160 runs in 10 games), Sarfaraz Khan (53 runs in 4 games) and Lalit Yadav (66 runs from six games) -- proved a big factor in another below-par season for Delhi Capitals.

Baipan Bhari Deva Review: Worth A Watch!

Baipan Bhari Deva Review: Worth A Watch!

Rediff.com20 Jul 2023

'I was quite taken in by the adept handling of a simple (yet complicated!) subject and had my share of laughs and tears by the time the curtain fell,' observes Nitin Sathe after watching the superhit Baipan Bhari Deva.

Divided in reel life too!

Divided in reel life too!

Rediff.com28 Nov 2003

The tragic story of a friend who taught Dhoni 'Helicopter Shot'

The tragic story of a friend who taught Dhoni 'Helicopter Shot'

Rediff.com4 Oct 2016

India's limited overs cricket captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni is known for his huge sixes and his innovative 'helicopter shot'. In the recently released biopic 'MS Dhoni: The Untold Story', it has been revealed that Dhoni is not the original inventor of this famous shot. It was Dhoni's childhood friend Santosh Lal, who is said to have helped Dhoni master the unusual shot.

'I am not a star's daughter'

'I am not a star's daughter'

Rediff.com23 Nov 2023

'Until I was 25, nobody even knew if I existed.'

Janhvi, Alia, Kriti Are Crazy About This

Janhvi, Alia, Kriti Are Crazy About This

Rediff.com1 Jun 2023

Pearls for summer? Of course, say celebs.

Review: A 'Lost' Opportunity

Review: A 'Lost' Opportunity

Rediff.com16 Feb 2023

Between its cryptic, confused politics and lacklustre film-making, Lost is a germ of an idea waiting to be found, notes Sukanya Verma.

'If my mother knew of my arrest, she would have died of shock'

'If my mother knew of my arrest, she would have died of shock'

Rediff.com31 Jul 2023

'After exiting jail, I thought some of my IIM-A classmates would contact me. None did.' 'The case indeed scared people, which perhaps was the objective of the State.'

The Man Who Made Shah Rukh Dance

The Man Who Made Shah Rukh Dance

Rediff.com7 Sep 2023

Today, Anirudh Ravichander's name on a film's poster is enough to pull in audiences, notes Arjun Menon.

The Romantics: Of Yash Chopra and his biggest blockbuster: Adi!

The Romantics: Of Yash Chopra and his biggest blockbuster: Adi!

Rediff.com15 Feb 2023

Aditya Chopra may be a household name in India, but few have seen his face, recognise his voice or know the brain behind the business outside his tight inner circle. The Romantics makes sure it has its own to brag about when he, finally, appears before the camera, notes Sukanya Verma.

'Adani affair overshadowed Budget's stability, prudence'

'Adani affair overshadowed Budget's stability, prudence'

Rediff.com6 Feb 2023

'That is the one headline the world is reading about India this week, and it is a potentially damaging story...' 'I don't think a panic mentality has set in, but this story is one that investors and market watchers are absolutely seized with.'

Review: Hate Story 2 is gutless, brainless, soulless, sexless!

Review: Hate Story 2 is gutless, brainless, soulless, sexless!

Rediff.com18 Jul 2014

A stale plot with flatly executed scenes of retribution and a lacklustre leading lady; Hate Story 2 is too trivial to be erotic or thrilling

The 13th Mumbai Film Festival at a glance

The 13th Mumbai Film Festival at a glance

Rediff.com12 Feb 2014

The 13th edition of Mumbai International Film Festival honoured several women documentary filmmakers recently.

All In The Family In The Name Of Politics

All In The Family In The Name Of Politics

Rediff.com2 May 2023

With some variations, all regional political formations, whether in power presently or out of it, share some common features: Tight family control of the political apparatus, key members in elected or appointed positions, obvious wealth but not quite known sources of income, and family factionalism, sometimes open and bitter, notes Shreekant Sambrani.

Do Sci-Fi Movies Like Brahmastra Make Money?

Do Sci-Fi Movies Like Brahmastra Make Money?

Rediff.com7 Sep 2022

While we wait to see just how good Brahmastra is and how well it does at the box office, Joginder Tuteja looks at how sci-fi movies have done in recent times.

Why Shooting Rani's Next Was Challenging

Why Shooting Rani's Next Was Challenging

Rediff.com2 Mar 2023

'Rani made it very clear when she signed the film that she would shoot only during her daughter's summer vacation so as not to disturb her role as a real life mother.'

Shabaash Mithu Review

Shabaash Mithu Review

Rediff.com15 Jul 2022

Two things keep Shabaash Mithu relevant: Taapsee Pannu and the sheer grit of the Mithali Raj story, observes Deepti Patwardhan.