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Murder Mubarak Review: Poor Man's Agatha Christie

Murder Mubarak Review: Poor Man's Agatha Christie

Rediff.com15 Mar 2024

Despite director Homi Adajania's ease around quirky ensembles and macabre touches, Murder Mubarak fails to draw the viewer into its shallow world of the vain and wealthy, feels Sukanya Verma.

No Emmys for Nawazuddin, Vir Das

No Emmys for Nawazuddin, Vir Das

Rediff.com23 Nov 2021

The Indian entertainment industry has come away empty-handed from the International Emmy Awards 2021 in New York City on November 22.

Sunflower 2 Review: Unfunny!

Sunflower 2 Review: Unfunny!

Rediff.com1 Mar 2024

Sunil Grover and a perky Adah Sharma somehow salvage Sunflower 2, observes Deepa Gahlot.

Maamla Legal Hai Review: A Gem!

Maamla Legal Hai Review: A Gem!

Rediff.com6 Mar 2024

Another season of these legal antics would be welcome, applauds Deepa Gahlot.

Crakk Review: AVOID!!!

Crakk Review: AVOID!!!

Rediff.com23 Feb 2024

Crakk is absolute crap, declares Mayur Sanap.

Munawar Faruqui's B'luru show cancelled; hate won, says comedian

Munawar Faruqui's B'luru show cancelled; hate won, says comedian

Rediff.com28 Nov 2021

Faruqui found support in actors Mohd Zeeshan Ayyub and Swara Bhasker.

Big 'Ted Lasso' fan Guardiola could not pass up chance at cameo

Big 'Ted Lasso' fan Guardiola could not pass up chance at cameo

Rediff.com26 May 2023

As a big fan of "Ted Lasso", Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola said he was happy to appear as himself on the show's penultimate episode.

What Makes Yodha Different

What Makes Yodha Different

Rediff.com1 Mar 2024

This is the first time that a trailer has been launched midair.

Khichdi 2: Mission Paakthukistan Review: Total Majaa!

Khichdi 2: Mission Paakthukistan Review: Total Majaa!

Rediff.com17 Nov 2023

Khichdi needs a lot more masala, observes Deepa Gahlot.

Teri Baaton Mein Aisa Uljha Jiya Review: Robo Rom-Com

Teri Baaton Mein Aisa Uljha Jiya Review: Robo Rom-Com

Rediff.com9 Feb 2024

A feeble fable masquerading as a robo rom-com, Teri Baaton Mein Aisa Uljha Jiya aspires to address what unrealistic expectations in a relationship can lead to, observes Sukanya Verma.

It's All About Loving Numbers!

It's All About Loving Numbers!

Rediff.com18 Apr 2024

Bollywood loves number games. And not just the rat race kind. There's a slew of movies with numbers in their title.

Is He India's Finest Director Of Romcoms?

Is He India's Finest Director Of Romcoms?

Rediff.com28 Feb 2024

Girish AD doesn't make romantic comedies so much as he elevates the genre, observes Sreehari Nair.

Bombay HC refuses to stay formation of govt fact-checking unit

Bombay HC refuses to stay formation of govt fact-checking unit

Rediff.com11 Mar 2024

The Bombay high court on Monday refused to grant an interim stay on setting up a fact-checking unit (FCU) under the recently amended Information Technology (IT) Rules to identify fake and false content on social media against the government, noting that no grave and irreparable loss would be caused.

Video: Enjoy these romantic comedies on VDay!

Video: Enjoy these romantic comedies on VDay!

Rediff.com9 Feb 2010

Abhishek Mande recommends five great romantic comedies to enjoy with your partner this Valentine's.

'You've To Choose Your Battles Carefully'

'You've To Choose Your Battles Carefully'

Rediff.com11 Apr 2024

'If you are a strong-minded, opinionated woman, scars are inevitable.'

What Makes Malayalam Cinema So Distinctive?

What Makes Malayalam Cinema So Distinctive?

Rediff.com11 Apr 2024

The reasons are too private to be discussed at a round table, listed out during a seminar, or uncovered in an academic course. A proud but insomniac connoisseur murmuring in his sleep may do a better job of explaining the phenomenon than an expert on a podium. Sreehari Nair airs his thoughts.

Merry Christmas Trailer Review: Jai Sriram!

Merry Christmas Trailer Review: Jai Sriram!

Rediff.com20 Dec 2023

Merry Christmas brims with Sriram Raghavan's signature style and ample cheeky look-what-I-did-there moments.

COMING UP: July's OTT Releases

COMING UP: July's OTT Releases

Rediff.com30 Jun 2022

Find out more about interesting films and Web series coming up on OTT this month.

Dream Girl 2 Review: Bad Jokes, Stale Gags

Dream Girl 2 Review: Bad Jokes, Stale Gags

Rediff.com25 Aug 2023

Dream Girl 2's understanding of womanhood boils down to her boobs, sighs Sukanya Verma.

'I feel sorry for the actors in today's comedies'

'I feel sorry for the actors in today's comedies'

Rediff.com16 Sep 2015

'I have watched comedies but some have failed to make me laugh. The characters indulge in too much buffoonery. They move too much, falling, hitting each other, making faces... Comedy is very serious business.' Director Anees Bazmee tells us how he makes people laugh with his films.

Review: Yaatris Fails To Make You Laugh

Review: Yaatris Fails To Make You Laugh

Rediff.com24 Nov 2023

Yaatris works neither as a comedy nor as a family drama.

'People Want To Marry Me'

'People Want To Marry Me'

Rediff.com15 May 2024

'People are saying, 'Wah Ustad!''

Poster Boys review: Low-IQ comedy

Poster Boys review: Low-IQ comedy

Rediff.com8 Sep 2017

Shreyas Talpade's film, co-starring the Deol brothers, never adds up to anything beyond a shrill or overdone caricature straight out of a dummy's guide in how to amuse, says Sukanya Verma.

'OMGGGGG I still can't believe it'

'OMGGGGG I still can't believe it'

Rediff.com27 Sep 2023

Delhi Crime, Rocket Boys and Vir Das: Landing won Shefali Shah, Jim Sarbh and Vir Das Emmy nominations.

'We Need Thousands Of Gandhis Now'

'We Need Thousands Of Gandhis Now'

Rediff.com2 May 2024

'The world needs Gandhi now more than any other time in history.'

Spend Your Weekend With Shah Rukh Khan

Spend Your Weekend With Shah Rukh Khan

Rediff.com16 Feb 2024

Celebrate the weekend with Shah Rukh Khan and more on OTT.

COMING UP IN MAY: Superheroes!

COMING UP IN MAY: Superheroes!

Rediff.com4 May 2022

There is a superhero, a super woman, a super solider and a super ghostbuster arriving in theatres!

Aavesham: The Psycho As Self-Designated Guardian

Aavesham: The Psycho As Self-Designated Guardian

Rediff.com24 Apr 2024

Watching Aavesham is like sprinting through the whole history of our mass-masala movies and seeing it in a new light, notes Sreehari Nair. And this, incidentally, is the story of Fahadh Faasil's career too.

'God Gave Me One More Opportunity'

'God Gave Me One More Opportunity'

Rediff.com14 May 2024

'You suddenly realise that in this entire big scheme of things, you're just one speck.'

Aamir's Unique Mehendi For Ira's Wedding

Aamir's Unique Mehendi For Ira's Wedding

Rediff.com31 Jan 2024

Get your lowdown on what's going on in the world of Bollywood, right here!

Hanu Man Review: Same Old Template

Hanu Man Review: Same Old Template

Rediff.com12 Jan 2024

Teja Sajja is agile and a decent actor but not charismatic enough to watch in almost every frame, observes Deepa Gahlot.

'Distance has never been a factor for us'

'Distance has never been a factor for us'

Rediff.com22 Mar 2024

'In a world obsessed with counting likes and followers, I count my blessings in doing what I love, and doing it my way.'

Why the Tragedy King turned to Comedy

Why the Tragedy King turned to Comedy

Rediff.com10 Jul 2021

After repeatedly essaying the role of doomed lover, Dilip Kumar, a thinking actor, found it diffcult to break out of in real life. Heeding his psychoanalyst, he flirted with some frothy roles and played the swashbuckling hero with elan, recalls Dinesh Raheja.

'The biggest risk I took was...'

'The biggest risk I took was...'

Rediff.com29 Feb 2024

'Life had its own plans and now I have learnt to go with the flow.'

Sidhu returns to 'first love', back as commentator for IPL 2024

Sidhu returns to 'first love', back as commentator for IPL 2024

Rediff.com19 Mar 2024

After a decade-long stint in politics, Navjot Singh Sidhu will be back as commentator for IPL 2024.

'I haven't done homework for my films'

'I haven't done homework for my films'

Rediff.com8 Apr 2024

'I am a spontaneous actor. I follow what works for the character.'

Looking For comedy not funny enough

Looking For comedy not funny enough

Rediff.com19 Jan 2006

Why Did Kiran Rao Struggle?

Why Did Kiran Rao Struggle?

Rediff.com27 Feb 2024

'I was very keen to make another film and I was dying to say action and cut and get back into creating characters and creating worlds.' 'But I just didn't have a script I was happy with.' 'I was working every day on the writing and I was struggling with that.'

Indian-American comedians extend support to Munawar Faruqui

Indian-American comedians extend support to Munawar Faruqui

Rediff.com9 Feb 2021

In their comments, the Indian-American stand-up comedians said the arrest of Faruqui was incredibly unjust and against the freedom of expression.

What To Watch On OTT This Week!

What To Watch On OTT This Week!

Rediff.com2 Feb 2024

From a conqueror's epic journey to a school kid's nocturnal adventures, fasten your seatbelts as OTT takes you to multiple destinations this week.