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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

'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.

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.

'People Want To Marry Me'

'People Want To Marry Me'

Rediff.com15 May 2024

'People are saying, 'Wah Ustad!''

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.

'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.'

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.

'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.'

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.

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.

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.

'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.

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!

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.

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.'

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.

'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.'

'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.

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!

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.

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.'

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.

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.

Watch Vijay Deverakonda Romance Mrunal Thakur

Watch Vijay Deverakonda Romance Mrunal Thakur

Rediff.com20 Mar 2024

Amazon Prime Video has announced a huge number of assorted Web series and movies, and the slate sure looks interesting.

Watch Kate Winslet's Regime On OTT

Watch Kate Winslet's Regime On OTT

Rediff.com8 Mar 2024

From damsels versus dragons to showbiz shenanigans, ready to catch all the action on OTT this week?

Get Your Sex Education On OTT

Get Your Sex Education On OTT

Rediff.com12 Oct 2023

Quite a few Hindi films have taken up issues related with sex, and managed to shine the torch on some pertinent issues.

Want To Hear Some 'Non Veg' Jokes?

Want To Hear Some 'Non Veg' Jokes?

Rediff.com7 Oct 2023

The stage was set for a LOT of comedy, as the stars of Thank You For Coming well, thanked everyone for coming!

Looking For comedy not funny enough

Looking For comedy not funny enough

Rediff.com19 Jan 2006

COMING UP in Theatres This December

COMING UP in Theatres This December

Rediff.com1 Dec 2022

Will these December theatre releases also bring in good cheer in keeping with the Christmas spirit?

Making Waves In India And Hollywood

Making Waves In India And Hollywood

Rediff.com2 Apr 2024

'On the set, Ranveer and I got along really well. Ten days after the release, Ranveer messaged me and said, you have killed the scene! For someone like him to message me just says how supportive person he is of newcomers.'

Want To Have A Good Laugh? See This!

Want To Have A Good Laugh? See This!

Rediff.com7 Dec 2023

Meet the winners of The Comedy Wildlife Awards 2023.

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.