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UP polls: Cong, BJP spar over ex-Miss Bikini India

UP polls: Cong, BJP spar over ex-Miss Bikini India

Rediff.com15 Jan 2022

Archana, a beauty pageant titleholder who won Miss Bikini India 2018, Miss Uttar Pradesh 2014 and Miss Cosmo World 2018, had joined the Congress party in November 2021.

The Satish Kaushik You Never Knew

The Satish Kaushik You Never Knew

Rediff.com9 Mar 2023

'I did a small role in Masoom.' 'Do you remember the scene where an old man brings Jugal Hansraj to Naseer's house?' 'I put on the full make-up of an old man and stood in front of Shekhar.' 'He had no choice but to take me.'

Will Kartik-Kiara Make Magic Again?

Will Kartik-Kiara Make Magic Again?

Rediff.com3 Jan 2023

There's so much entertainment coming up in April, May, June 2023.

What is Kal Penn SO EXCITED About?

What is Kal Penn SO EXCITED About?

Rediff.com5 Apr 2022

'I play a motivated, single dad, sort of like a Jeff Bezos, whose life changes when he ends up at the North Pole.'

The Best Karan Johar Films On OTT

The Best Karan Johar Films On OTT

Rediff.com27 Jun 2023

Deepa Gahlot picks the top 10 Karan Johar films -- some that he directed and others that he produced or co-produced -- that you can watch on steaming platforms.

What are Sonakshi, Parineeti up to?

What are Sonakshi, Parineeti up to?

Rediff.com31 Jul 2019

Here's what is keeping the stars busy.

Box Office: Bhediya Joins Drishyam 2's Success Party

Box Office: Bhediya Joins Drishyam 2's Success Party

Rediff.com28 Nov 2022

It seems a given that Drishyam 2 will enter the Rs 200 Crore Club and will be only the second Bollywood film after Brahmastra to do that in 2022.

SC grants interim bail to comedian Munawar Faruqui in case lodged in MP

SC grants interim bail to comedian Munawar Faruqui in case lodged in MP

Rediff.com5 Feb 2021

Faruqui and four others were arrested on January 1 following a complaint by a Bharatiya Janata Party MLA's son that alleged objectionable remarks about Hindu deities and Union Home Minister Amit Shah were passed by him during a comedy show at a cafe in Indore on New Year's day. One more person was arrested subsequently.

Bhoot Police Review

Bhoot Police Review

Rediff.com13 Sep 2021

Saif saves Bhoot Police from tedium, observes Namrata Thakker.

Golden Globe Movies Now On OTT!

Golden Globe Movies Now On OTT!

Rediff.com13 Jan 2023

Zombies, multiverse, tragedy, Japanese culinary traditions, you'll find it aplenty on OTT this week.

'I am happy being a comedian'

'I am happy being a comedian'

Rediff.com19 Jul 2022

'There is no agenda when I do stand-up.' 'I am a professional comedian and have tickets for my show, so every penny should be worth it.'

Cirkus Review: Boring!

Cirkus Review: Boring!

Rediff.com23 Dec 2022

Rohit Shetty gets so busy giving us a social message that he forgets to add a 'tadka' -- also called 'entertainment' -- to Cirkus, sighs Syed Firdaus Ashraf.

Kisi Ka Bhai Kisi Ki Jaan Review: Only Bhai No Jaan

Kisi Ka Bhai Kisi Ki Jaan Review: Only Bhai No Jaan

Rediff.com21 Apr 2023

Salman Khan is so neck deep in his formulaic rut that the only way he knows out is to dole out some more of the bunk. Except now, the swagger has traded places with desperation, notes Sukanya Verma.

Kantara A HIT; Phone Bhoot Does Well

Kantara A HIT; Phone Bhoot Does Well

Rediff.com7 Nov 2022

Mili and Double XL struggle.

'It's exhausting to to watch bad films'

'It's exhausting to to watch bad films'

Rediff.com19 Oct 2022

'After many years of having to find new adjectives to say horrible, I realised I would rather write about things I want to write about.'

'I don't have a bunch of s**t about what happened'

'I don't have a bunch of s**t about what happened'

Rediff.com31 Mar 2022

The 57-year-old said he is still 'kind of processing' the infamous incident.

'I see the world from an outsider's perspective'

'I see the world from an outsider's perspective'

Rediff.com19 Jul 2023

'Whatever I have directed has been so far from my world.'

'My motivation is not to make money'

'My motivation is not to make money'

Rediff.com16 Mar 2023

'Kapil Sharma is a son of the soil and he represents the common man.' 'He is much more than a comedian.'

Everything Everywhere All At Once Review: Thank God For Michelle!

Everything Everywhere All At Once Review: Thank God For Michelle!

Rediff.com16 Jan 2023

Everything Everywhere All forgets to tell a coherent story, complains Mayur Sanap.

Not allowed to mimic Modi, Rahul, says comedy show participant

Not allowed to mimic Modi, Rahul, says comedy show participant

Rediff.com26 Oct 2017

Rangeela claimed after a month of shooting, he was asked to shoot with new gags as the channel would not air the Modi-Rahul jokes on air.

Deepa Gahlot's Top Movies of 2022

Deepa Gahlot's Top Movies of 2022

Rediff.com20 Dec 2022

The best films are not necessarily the most successful -- that would be another list altogether -- although sometimes quality and commerce do converge.

Masaba Masaba 2 Review

Masaba Masaba 2 Review

Rediff.com30 Jul 2022

Masaba Masaba 2 is funnier and sassier this time around, observes Namrata Thakker.

'I can never do a Roja again'

'I can never do a Roja again'

Rediff.com11 May 2023

'The magic of Roja can never be replicated because how can you recapture the carefree innocence of childhood?'

Cuttputlli Review

Cuttputlli Review

Rediff.com2 Sep 2022

Cuttputlli's absolutely absurd climax will have you rolling on the floor in unintended laughter, notes Sukanya Verma.

Will Varun-Kiara Rule the Box Office?

Will Varun-Kiara Rule the Box Office?

Rediff.com23 Jun 2022

Film folk queued up to watch the new Friday release, JugJugg Jeeyo, directed by Raj Mehta, and starring Varun Dhawan, Kiara Advani, Anil Kapoor, Neetu Kapoor, Maniesh Paul and Prajakta Koli.

When Bollywood Lost Its Memory!

When Bollywood Lost Its Memory!

Rediff.com13 Apr 2023

Sukanya Verma takes a look at all the strange ways Hindi films has dealt with the memory loss syndrome.

What are Kangana, Katrina, Varun up to?

What are Kangana, Katrina, Varun up to?

Rediff.com20 Feb 2019

Actors have busy lives and we give you folks glimpses...

Tu Jhoothi Main Makkaar Review: Ranbir Sizzles, Shraddha Fizzles

Tu Jhoothi Main Makkaar Review: Ranbir Sizzles, Shraddha Fizzles

Rediff.com8 Mar 2023

Two seconds of Kajol and Shah Rukh Khan in Kuch Kuch Hota Hai pack in more chemistry than two hours and 44 minutes of Ranbir and Shraddha's romance in Tu Jhoothi Main Makkaar, feels Sukanya Verma.

Do You Like The Next James Bond? VOTE!

Do You Like The Next James Bond? VOTE!

Rediff.com6 Jan 2023

If reports are to be believed, the hunt to find the next 007 may be over.

Is Katrina PREGNANT?

Is Katrina PREGNANT?

Rediff.com13 Apr 2022

Several videos of the movie star surfaced online in which Katrina was seen donning a loose pastel pink suit and a matching dupatta.

'Magic Of Cinema Is Still There, But...'

'Magic Of Cinema Is Still There, But...'

Rediff.com15 Aug 2022

'The young generation doesn't want to work with old hats like me.' 'They don't understand that we are brighter and wiser because of our experience.' 'We can take them on the right path, but they should keep their ears open.'

Varisu, Thunivu Create Box Office Magic

Varisu, Thunivu Create Box Office Magic

Rediff.com16 Jan 2023

Kuttey, on the other hand, did not open well.

'Anil Kapoor is not a maut ka saudagar'

'Anil Kapoor is not a maut ka saudagar'

Rediff.com15 Feb 2023

'The world of arms dealers and war-mongers is still a reality of our lives.'

No, Friends is Not The Best Sitcom Ever!

No, Friends is Not The Best Sitcom Ever!

Rediff.com14 Jul 2023

'The pride of the devoted Seinfeld fan is that he happens to love a show that doesn't take his love for granted, so that even on repeat viewings he is never really sure what directions an episode might take,' observes Sreehari Nair.

Munawar Faruqui show denied nod in Delhi after VHP's objection

Munawar Faruqui show denied nod in Delhi after VHP's objection

Rediff.com27 Aug 2022

The licensing unit of the Delhi Police denied the permission after the local central district police wrote a report stating that 'the show will affect communal harmony in the area'.

The 2021 Bollywood Line-up

The 2021 Bollywood Line-up

Rediff.com7 Jan 2021

Joginder Tuteja lists the new releases of 2021.

Can Kenny Sebastian get serious? Only if it's funny!

Can Kenny Sebastian get serious? Only if it's funny!

Rediff.com1 Jun 2020

With comic Kenny Sebastian, you don't just get a stand-up act, you get a performance.

Shah Rukh Khan: The HIT-MAKER

Shah Rukh Khan: The HIT-MAKER

Rediff.com7 Feb 2023

Joginder Tuteja looks at Shah Rukh's 10 biggest recent hits.

Here's what the Mirzapur stars are up to!

Here's what the Mirzapur stars are up to!

Rediff.com3 Nov 2020

Mirzapur 2 has been entertaining everyone on Amazon Prime Video, and inviting interesting conversations.

'World has changed thanks to Salman Khan'

'World has changed thanks to Salman Khan'

Rediff.com2 Jul 2021

'If you are dark, you can't be a hero.' 'If you have curly hair, you can't be a hero.' 'If you were muscular, you had to become a fighter.' 'Today if you are muscular, you can be a hero.' 'Salman Khan made being muscular fashionable.'