Vinod Mirani gives us the weekly box office verdict.
The hits and misses of the week.
Box Office: Vishwaroop II is a disaster
Salman denied he had received threats from any quarter to act in a film and also failed to identify accused Abdul Rahim Allah Baksh, sitting in the dock.
'I wouldn't say it's difficult to enter the film industry because Hindi films have evolved, and newcomers are always welcome.'
Take a look at ten filmmakers who also love acting.
Sanjay Dutt talks about Salman, films and much more!
'Kohli is the kind of ethereal athlete who can not only help Elon Musk discover life on Mars, but also test out its gravitational parameters by stroking hundreds in the red dirt.' 'But when playing for India, he needs assistance,' says Dhruv Munjal.
'Some of the recommendations, I feel is too much. Let us not take anything away from the BCCI.'
'Previously, when people used to meet each other, without any hesitation, they used to hug each other or shake hands.' 'But no longer.'
Consistent death bowling from a Bumrah and spinners picking up wickets in the middle overs is why the average run-rate in the last few years hasn't exploded the way one would have expected, says Dhruv Munjal.
The hits and misses of the week.
A round-up of results from the Ranji Trophy matches played on Wednesday.
Coach A N Sharma recalls his first meeting with Virender Sehwag way back in 1993 when he turned up at his academy in Vikaspur, West Delhi, wanting to be a cricketer. More than anything, he remembers how he had come across a young boy, who amongst other things, just wanted to hit every ball he faced.
Rajneesh Gupta gives us all the numbers.
The Headlingley triumph marked the start of a new and important chapter in Indian cricket, with the Indians winning consistently away from home from that point onwards.
The film to be produced under Daggubati's banner Suresh Productions, will see Vijay Sethupathi portray the role of Sri Lankan spin legend.
Here are the photos of the celebrities who attended Salman Khan's 50th birthday bash.
Raju Hirani on making Sanju.
Here's looking at the star arrivals.
Other composers tried their luck with Paisa Yeh Paisa, but Director Indra Kumar wasn't happy with the outcome. '"Induji asked us to try and we are glad we did because the song has turned out too good!"'
From Pari to PadMan, it's all there in the movies this year!
20 years ago this week, India and Australia played one of the greatest Test matches in cricket history. Sreehari Nair relives the sound and the fury of that unforgettable game at the Eden Gardens.
Despite all the controversies, the IPL's brand value hasn't diminished. Instead, says Harish Kotian/Rediff.com, the IPL made the BCCI richer by over Rs 3 billion!
'God gave me a second chance to live and I had to make the most of it.'
'Sunny Gavaskar is very mischievous, Harsha Bhogle is like a schoolboy," sports broadcaster Alan Wilkins tells Rediff.com/Norma Godinho in an exclusive interview.
Much as you try to like this film, you end up feeling sad as the Ungli turns limp, says Prasanna D Zore.
A lot of qawalli and romance in Bajirao Mastani's soundtrack, says Aelina Kapoor.
A look at films that were shot in Sri Lanka.
A round-up of all the Ranji Trophy matches played on Sunday
'When I was younger, 15 years or 20 years seemed like a really long time. But, as you journey though life, you don't realise where the years disappear...'
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