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15 Scenes When Salman Ditched The Formula

15 Scenes When Salman Ditched The Formula

Rediff.com25 Mar 2025

Sukanya Verma lists 15 scenes that reveal facets of Salman outside the formula.

Meet Sunny Deol's 7 Heroines

Meet Sunny Deol's 7 Heroines

Rediff.com19 Feb 2025

Sunny Deol will be seen in another powerful role in his next action adventure, Jaat.

Shinde jibe: HC protects Kamra from arrest, reserves order on FIR plea

Shinde jibe: HC protects Kamra from arrest, reserves order on FIR plea

Rediff.com16 Apr 2025

The Bombay High Court has reserved its order on comedian Kunal Kamra's petition seeking the quashing of an FIR registered against him for allegedly making defamatory remarks against Maharashtra deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde. The court also granted Kamra interim protection from arrest.

When A Wedding Night Goes Crazy!

When A Wedding Night Goes Crazy!

Rediff.com28 Jan 2025

'This film is a wild and unpredictable ride.'

Dabba Cartel Review: High Five!

Dabba Cartel Review: High Five!

Rediff.com28 Feb 2025

Dabba Cartel's reluctant black comedy in the body of a crime thriller starts out interestingly enough to accomplish its Narcos: Thane aspirations, notes Sukanya Verma.

Bandish Bandits 2 Review: Music Saves The Show

Bandish Bandits 2 Review: Music Saves The Show

Rediff.com13 Dec 2024

The many episodes in which the characters quarrel, sulk and rehearse would have been boring were it not for the music, observes Deepa Gahlot.

Do Audiences Like HORROR COMEDIES?

Do Audiences Like HORROR COMEDIES?

Rediff.com7 Sep 2021

Joginder Tuteja looks at the forthcoming films, and also looks back at how successful this genre has been in the past.

Oscar-Nominated Movies Rule OTT

Oscar-Nominated Movies Rule OTT

Rediff.com28 Feb 2025

Women power, rebellious love, shady godmen, love triangles and more on OTT. Sukanya Verma lists everything coming up on OTT this week.

The Song On Taapsee's Lips

The Song On Taapsee's Lips

Rediff.com26 Jul 2024

Akshay Kumar was not present but the rest of the cast of Khel Khel Mein -- including Taapsee Pannu, Fardeen Khan, Ammy Virk, Aditya Seal and Pragya Jaiswal -- made sure to promote their new song Hauli Hauli.

Maha council admits privilege notice against Kamra; comedian slams media

Maha council admits privilege notice against Kamra; comedian slams media

Rediff.com27 Mar 2025

Comedian Kunal Kamra continues to face backlash for his jokes targeting Maharashtra Deputy CM Eknath Shinde. The Legislative Council admitted a breach of privilege notice against him, while a state minister demanded his arrest. The controversy stems from Kamra's stand-up performance where he made satirical remarks about Shinde, leading to protests and vandalism by Shiv Sena supporters. The comedian has been summoned by the police and faces legal trouble, with even Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw justifying the action, emphasizing the need to uphold legal safeguards. Amid the controversy, Kamra lashed out at the mainstream media, calling it a "miscommunication arm" of the ruling party.

Kangana's Emergency Arrives on OTT

Kangana's Emergency Arrives on OTT

Rediff.com14 Mar 2025

Raveena Tandon's daughter making her debut, Kangana Ranaut's controversial Indira Gandhi movie, Millie Bobby Brown's brand new sci-fi offering and more on Sukanya Verma's Holi weekend watch.

'Making People Laugh Is A Big Job'

'Making People Laugh Is A Big Job'

Rediff.com15 Oct 2024

'When a child is born, he is born crying, and he grows up looking for laughter.' 'So comedy films should be made more, as people want to watch comedy films.'

10 Comedies That Will Cheer You

10 Comedies That Will Cheer You

Rediff.com6 Jan 2022

Quite a few light-hearted comedies are up for release, and Joginder Tuteja takes us through them.

'I Never Had To Deal With My Inhibitions'

'I Never Had To Deal With My Inhibitions'

Rediff.com23 Apr 2025

Say hello to The Royals!

10 Male Bonding Movies On OTT

10 Male Bonding Movies On OTT

Rediff.com5 Mar 2025

Male bonding is among Bollywood's favourite subjects, and there have been many films about it, like Dosti, Anand, Sholay...

Spy Dramas. Social Comedies. Thrillers.

Spy Dramas. Social Comedies. Thrillers.

Rediff.com8 Apr 2022

Spy dramas, social comedies, star-studded delights, new seasons of beloved series -- Sukanya Verma lists a fun, fun weekend for you on OTT.

Aamir@60: 25 Stunning Sides To The Star

Aamir@60: 25 Stunning Sides To The Star

Rediff.com11 Mar 2025

Sukanya Verma celebrates the icon and his imagery in 23 super special Aamir Khan frames etched in her head.

Coming Up On OTT In July

Coming Up On OTT In July

Rediff.com2 Jul 2024

July has some interesting content on OTT, with quite a few original shows and movies premiering in the digital space.

FIR against Kamra for 'gaddar' remark on Shinde; 12 Sena workers arrested

FIR against Kamra for 'gaddar' remark on Shinde; 12 Sena workers arrested

Rediff.com24 Mar 2025

The Mumbai police have registered an FIR against stand-up comedian Kunal Kamra for allegedly making defamatory remarks against Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde during a show. The police also registered a case against nearly 40 Shiv Sena workers for allegedly vandalizing the studio where Kamra's show was filmed. The incident took place after a video went viral showing Kamra allegedly using defamatory words against Shinde. Shiv Sena MLA Murji Patel lodged a police complaint, leading to the FIR against Kamra under various sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), including for statements conducing to public mischief and defamation. Meanwhile, the Khar police registered an FIR against 19 Shiv Sena functionaries, including Rahul Kanal (Yuva Sena), Vibhag Pramukh Kunal Sarmarkar and Akshay Panvelkar, for vandalizing the studio and the hotel premises. The incident has sparked controversy, with Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Aaditya Thackeray condemning the vandalism and questioning the state's law and order situation.

Why Ayesha Jhulka Stepped Away From Films

Why Ayesha Jhulka Stepped Away From Films

Rediff.com25 Mar 2025

'I've not been doing much work because I was not getting the kind of roles I want to do.'

'Was Away For 7 Years, But Industry Didn't Forget Me'

'Was Away For 7 Years, But Industry Didn't Forget Me'

Rediff.com2 Apr 2025

'I chose to give priority to my personal life.' 'It's not like I didn't want to act but I guess with certain times in your life, you have to handle certain things.' 'I've had a couple of ups and downs, so I kept taking breaks.'

'We Are Fixated By White Skin In India'

'We Are Fixated By White Skin In India'

Rediff.com3 Apr 2025

'Not just women, but even men are judged by the colour of their skin and have to fight prejudice every day.'

Bollywood's TOP 10 Horror Comedies

Bollywood's TOP 10 Horror Comedies

Rediff.com5 Mar 2021

Joginder Tueja looks at horror comedies gone by and how they have fared at the box office.

Where You Can Watch Saif's Son On OTT

Where You Can Watch Saif's Son On OTT

Rediff.com7 Mar 2025

From Saif Ali Khan's sabse bada beta's streaming debut to how to make potstickers with Prince Charles' chhoti bahu, it's all there on OTT this week.

Superboys Of Malegaon Review: Must Watch

Superboys Of Malegaon Review: Must Watch

Rediff.com28 Feb 2025

Superboys of Malegaon is a delight to watch, raves Deepa Gahlot.

'Everybody Is Scared'

'Everybody Is Scared'

Rediff.com15 Apr 2025

'We want to hide it (by saying) we are too busy in our lives, we have other things to attend to, we have families.' 'But they all had families, including Jyotiba or Mahatma Gandhi, or anybody who challenged the system.'

Mere Husband Ki Biwi Review: Unfunny!

Mere Husband Ki Biwi Review: Unfunny!

Rediff.com21 Feb 2025

Mere Husband Ki Biwi collapses into an unremarkable My Best Friend's Wedding knock-off reducing a woman's worth to a catfight, observes Sukanya Verma.

Oops! Ab Kya? Review: A Matter Of Excess

Oops! Ab Kya? Review: A Matter Of Excess

Rediff.com21 Feb 2025

There is much in Oops! Ab Kya? that continues to linger till the cliff-hanger in the final episode. And yet, there's a great deal about the show that doesn't quite come together, observes Mayur Sanap.

From Ironman To Comedian

From Ironman To Comedian

Rediff.com15 Feb 2024

Anu Vaidyanathan has never passed up an experience life has to offer her.

Will Sikandar Make More Money Than Pushpa 2?

Will Sikandar Make More Money Than Pushpa 2?

Rediff.com13 Jan 2025

'One of the most significant factors contributing to the optimism for 2025 is the lineup of films featuring Bollywood's three superstar Khans.'

Want To Dine With The Kapoors?

Want To Dine With The Kapoors?

Rediff.com4 Feb 2025

Netflix has announced a thrilling line-up for 2025.

2024's Best South Web Series

2024's Best South Web Series

Rediff.com30 Dec 2024

Arjun Menon looks at 2024's top Web series from South India.

'We Hit It Off So Well That Nothing Was Intimidating'

'We Hit It Off So Well That Nothing Was Intimidating'

Rediff.com24 Oct 2024

'Vidyaji jokes around and her laughter is infectious. 'Madhuri ma'am is a legend. To get the opportunity to work with her was a big deal for me.'

Mallika Sherawat Parties With Anees Bazmee

Mallika Sherawat Parties With Anees Bazmee

Rediff.com16 Dec 2024

Anees Bazmee, who is basking in the success of Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3, celebrates 45 years in the film industry.

My 10 Least Liked Movies Of 2024

My 10 Least Liked Movies Of 2024

Rediff.com19 Dec 2024

Every year has its share of duds and turkeys. 2024 was no different except that even the rotten ones are too drab to have any real offence value.

'I've Never Written With The Market In Mind'

'I've Never Written With The Market In Mind'

Rediff.com4 Mar 2025

'When I am working on a series, be it Paatal Lok on Amazon Prime or Kohrra on Netflix, I never take it for granted that we will be back with another season.' 'It's only at the end of the season that I ask myself if I still have it in me to take the story further and if I would like to meet the characters again.' 'If the answer is yes, then I find ways to make the journey exciting for myself, like taking Inspector Haathiram Chaudhary to Nagaland.'

I Want To Talk Arrives On OTT

I Want To Talk Arrives On OTT

Rediff.com17 Jan 2025

The second seasons of OTT's two best shows, Paatal Lok and Severance, coming up. Sukanya Verma lists your options.

Lots Of Romance In Theatres This February

Lots Of Romance In Theatres This February

Rediff.com3 Feb 2025

February is the month of Valentine's Day and expectedly, there are quite a few romantic films coming up.

The White Lotus 3: Hell Is Other People

The White Lotus 3: Hell Is Other People

Rediff.com21 Feb 2025

It is said money doesn't buy happiness, and the show proves it -- there is romance, heartbreak, affairs and murder. A place that should be heavenly quickly turns into a hell of misery, observes Deepa Gahlot.

Baby John Review: Stale Vibes

Baby John Review: Stale Vibes

Rediff.com25 Dec 2024

The temptation for larger-than-life superstardom is understandable but Varun Dhawan is still too much of a Baby to be a John, notes Sukanya Verma.