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'Janhvi was sitting on the footpath, reading the script'

'Janhvi was sitting on the footpath, reading the script'

Rediff.com10 Aug 2022

'I was very scared as I was a first-time director. 'Janhvi is a star and a star kid. But the moment she asked me if she was capable of playing the role, we became equals.'

'I have failed drastically in a few films'

'I have failed drastically in a few films'

Rediff.com1 Sep 2020

'I am not a future guy.' 'I just owe it to my audience here.' 'I never want them to wonder why this guy did this role.' 'Even for my bad films, I want them to think that he was trying at least.'

How Shah Rukh Khan Became Baazigar

How Shah Rukh Khan Became Baazigar

Rediff.com26 May 2022

'When we finished the narration, we expected Shah Rukhbhai to say the usual, 'I'll think about it and let you know in two days.' But he jumped up and said, 'I'm doing the film.'

'Trudeau does the most awesome bhangra!'

'Trudeau does the most awesome bhangra!'

Rediff.com22 Feb 2018

R Madhavan comes away charmed by Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.

What Sonam Kapoor does BEST!

What Sonam Kapoor does BEST!

Rediff.com30 Aug 2019

Sonam Kapoor likes to mix and match movie genres but picks comedy as her favourite.

Meenakshi Sundareshwar review

Meenakshi Sundareshwar review

Rediff.com5 Nov 2021

Meenakshi Sundareshwar is a Basu Chatterjee slice-of-life packaged in a glossy ad film whose source of heart are its two genuinely likeable leads, feels Sukanya Verma.

City of Dreams 2 review

City of Dreams 2 review

Rediff.com8 Aug 2021

The second season of City Of Dreams has more pulp, hardly any juice, feels Sreehari Nair.

Do Bollywood's Cops MAKE MONEY?

Do Bollywood's Cops MAKE MONEY?

Rediff.com27 Oct 2021

There have been several instances of cop films doing quite well at the box office.

Mani Ratnam wins Icon award at London Indian Film Festival

Mani Ratnam wins Icon award at London Indian Film Festival

Rediff.com25 Jul 2015

The award was presented for his outstanding contribution to cinema.

The Best Films of Manorama

The Best Films of Manorama

Rediff.com12 Oct 2015

Eight reasons why we've loved Manorama Aachi.

Kamal Haasan: I need training as well

Kamal Haasan: I need training as well

Rediff.com9 Nov 2015

'For some people it is food, for some it is music... For me, it is cinema.' Kamal Haasan tells Radhika Rajamani what drives him.

Kaala: Neither Marx nor Manmohan Desai

Kaala: Neither Marx nor Manmohan Desai

Rediff.com14 Jun 2018

'Kaala's sin is not that it is presented as a mouthpiece for its director Pa Ranjith's political viewpoints, but that it makes a travesty of them.' 'Ranjith turns Marx into merchandise, all the while functioning as a hired hand for Brand Rajinikanth,' points out Sreehari Nair.

Varalakshmi: I always wanted to become an actress

Varalakshmi: I always wanted to become an actress

Rediff.com6 May 2014

A graduate in microbiology with a Master's in Business Management from the University of Edinburgh, Varalakshmi talks about her debut in Kannada cinema

Vijay: All issues over release of Kaththi resolved

Vijay: All issues over release of Kaththi resolved

Rediff.com21 Oct 2014

The A R Murugadoss-directed action film had run into rough weather with about 150 groups, under an umbrella organisation spearheaded by T Velmurugan, opposing the movie alleging that producer Lyca Productions were close to Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapajksa.

What to WATCH on OTT this week

What to WATCH on OTT this week

Rediff.com16 Mar 2021

The OTT glass is full again. Here's all the exciting new fare to watch over the week. Sukanya Verma offers a peek.

#RIPKarunanidhi: 'No man can achieve what he did'

#RIPKarunanidhi: 'No man can achieve what he did'

Rediff.com7 Aug 2018

'End of an era! Kalaignar was such an essential part of the fabric of Chennai and Tamil Nadu. All of us who've lived there will feel an inexplicable loss.'

Daily Game: Guess who this actor is!

Daily Game: Guess who this actor is!

Rediff.com26 Oct 2015

Test your filmi gyaan, right here!

Why Deepa Mehta made Funny Boy

Why Deepa Mehta made Funny Boy

Rediff.com2 Dec 2020

'There are so many who live in fear, just because they are being oppressed on the basis of who they love.'

Review: Vaayai Moodi Pesavum is a total entertainer

Review: Vaayai Moodi Pesavum is a total entertainer

Rediff.com25 Apr 2014

Vaayai Moodi Pesavum is a thought-provoking and thoroughly enjoyable film

Why Pahlaj Nihalani is angry about IIFA

Why Pahlaj Nihalani is angry about IIFA

Rediff.com19 Jul 2017

'Foreign exchange is being squandered.' 'Every top star is given tickets for his spouse, children, parents, ayahs, bodyguards, friends, friends of friends...' 'I've heard stars are even given shopping money.' 'Who is paying for all this?'

Why Suriya Made Jai Bhim

Why Suriya Made Jai Bhim

Rediff.com10 Nov 2021

'It is a hard hitting, intense film which won't be just another entertainer.' 'This film will have a recall factor, there will be takeaways.'

Why Rajnikanth may not swing votes Modi's way

Why Rajnikanth may not swing votes Modi's way

Rediff.com14 Apr 2014

Not having launched a political party, Rajni now has his fans spread across various political parties in the state. They vote for different political parties and candidates, depending on issues and factors such as ideology, caste and community, says N Sathiya Moorthy.

'Ray is a hit and miss job'

'Ray is a hit and miss job'

Rediff.com25 Jun 2021

If Netflix and the film's producers thought they would bring younger audiences to the master's works, many who might have aversion to decades-old black and white films, they have failed with the experiment, says Aseem Chhabra.

The tragedy of M Karunanidhi

The tragedy of M Karunanidhi

Rediff.com9 Aug 2018

'Whatever good he did, all his achievements were overshadowed by the perception of corruption and other things.'

Just why are we OBSESSED with Bollywood?

Just why are we OBSESSED with Bollywood?

Rediff.com21 Mar 2013

The national media gave the impression that Hindi films swept the National awards which is far from the truth.

Just why are we OBSESSED with Bollywood?

Just why are we OBSESSED with Bollywood?

Rediff.com21 Mar 2013

The national media gave the impression that Hindi films swept the National awards which is far from the truth.

Review: Prem Adda is quite gory

Review: Prem Adda is quite gory

Rediff.com7 Dec 2012

Srikanth Srinivasa feels that Kannada film Prem Adda is quite engaging and intense.

More Indians watching movies than before!

More Indians watching movies than before!

Rediff.com21 Feb 2020

Whether it is non-Hindi films dubbed in Hindi or Hindi dubbed in other Indian languages or English dubbed in Indian languages, the whole multilingual film is bringing more ticket sales.

Centre to accord state funeral to Karunanidhi

Centre to accord state funeral to Karunanidhi

Rediff.com8 Aug 2018

DMK working president M K Stalin has appealed to cadres to remain calm and to follow discipline in 'this hour of grief'.

Prabhudheva to team up with Prabhas

Prabhudheva to team up with Prabhas

Rediff.com30 Jun 2017

But after Saaho is completed.

'I don't dwell on success or failure beyond Monday'

'I don't dwell on success or failure beyond Monday'

Rediff.com2 Aug 2018

'If the film becomes a hit within Friday, Saturday and Sunday, I am relieved.' 'But by Monday, I need to come back to earth.'

'Deep-rooted mass leader, prolific writer, thinker', netas remember Karunanidhi

'Deep-rooted mass leader, prolific writer, thinker', netas remember Karunanidhi

Rediff.com8 Aug 2018

Prime Minister Modi described the DMK chief as a prolific thinker and a deep-rooted mass leader who stood for regional aspiration and national progress.

TOP 20 Indian Movies of the Decade

TOP 20 Indian Movies of the Decade

Rediff.com2 Jan 2020

Sreehari Nair presents his Top 20 movies of the decade.

5 Dhanush Movies to Watch

5 Dhanush Movies to Watch

Rediff.com29 Jul 2021

Subhash K Jha celebrates Dhanush's birthday on July 28 by picking five of his favourite Dhanush movies.

Shah Rukh, Tabu win awards in Australia

Shah Rukh, Tabu win awards in Australia

Rediff.com9 Aug 2019

The annual Indian Film Festival of Melbourne (IFFM) awards were held on August 8, and quite a few stars made sure to attend it.

Sasikala brings EPS-OPS rift out in open

Sasikala brings EPS-OPS rift out in open

Rediff.com28 Oct 2021

The revived factionalism in the AIADMK, if not curbed now, has the potential to split the party vertically, warns N Sathiya Moorthy.

Remembering Vaali

Remembering Vaali

Rediff.com22 Jul 2013

People from all walks of life and political inclinations, budding and aspiring poets and lyricists, looked at Vaali for inspiration, writes N Sathiya Moorthy.

Aamir, Salman, Shah Rukh's 50s problem

Aamir, Salman, Shah Rukh's 50s problem

Rediff.com24 Jan 2019

Why do Hindi cinema superstars flounder in their fifties, asks Vanita Kohli-Khandekar.

The only Hindi film Jaya starred in

The only Hindi film Jaya starred in

Rediff.com6 Dec 2016

'In the film she played a chirpy bubbly character. But in person she was quite the opposite. Very dignified, graceful and quiet,' Dharmendra, who starred with Jayalalithaa in her only film, tells Subhash K Jha.

Madhoo to star opposite Sudeep in Ranna

Madhoo to star opposite Sudeep in Ranna

Rediff.com2 Jun 2015

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