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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.

IMA puts out names of 382 doctors martyred in war against Covid

IMA puts out names of 382 doctors martyred in war against Covid

Rediff.com17 Sep 2020

Taking exception to Health Minister Harsh Vardhan not mentioning the death of healthcare workers due to Covid-19 in his statement in Parliament, the Indian Medical Association has published a list of 382 doctors who died due to the viral disease and demanded that they be treated as "martyrs".

Durgamati review

Durgamati review

Rediff.com11 Dec 2020

Durgamati's idiocy knows no bounds, observes Sukanya Verma.

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.

'Except his fans, no one will rally behind Rajinikanth'

'Except his fans, no one will rally behind Rajinikanth'

Rediff.com18 Jan 2018

'What has he done for the state and the people?' 'The state has witnessed extraordinary problems. Where was he then?' 'Has he spoken about any issues or taken a stand?'

Madhoo to star opposite Sudeep in Ranna

Madhoo to star opposite Sudeep in Ranna

Rediff.com2 Jun 2015

Get your lowdown of what's happening Kannada cinema!

Rajni or Kamal, who will take the plunge first?

Rajni or Kamal, who will take the plunge first?

Rediff.com1 Aug 2017

For Rajnikanth, who the BJP is wooing, politics looks more likely to happen in 2019, although his friend Kamalahaasan could afford to wait a little longer, says 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.

'I am definitely a grey character'

'I am definitely a grey character'

Rediff.com19 Aug 2021

'I don't find characters that are not grey that exciting.'

Karnataka restricts entry of people from Guj, Maha, Kerala, TN

Karnataka restricts entry of people from Guj, Maha, Kerala, TN

Rediff.com18 May 2020

"We have decided not to allow people from Gujarat, Maharashtra, Kerala and Tamil Nadu till May 31, but allowed in stages (staggered manner)," the CM said said.

4 Dulquer Salmaan Movies to Watch

4 Dulquer Salmaan Movies to Watch

Rediff.com28 Jul 2021

Subhash K Jha lists interesting Dulquer movies to watch on his birthday on July 28.

'Haridas was a new experience for me'

'Haridas was a new experience for me'

Rediff.com22 Feb 2013

Actor Kishore talks about playing a father to an autistic child in Haridas.

Coronavirus cases climb to 107 in India

Coronavirus cases climb to 107 in India

Rediff.com15 Mar 2020

Amid rising coronavirus cases in India, the government has asked people not to panic, saying no community transmission of the virus has been observed and there has only been a few cases of local transmission so far and that it is "not a health emergency" in India at present.

Meeting National Award winning lyricist Na Muthukumar

Meeting National Award winning lyricist Na Muthukumar

Rediff.com14 Apr 2015

Noted lyricist Na Muthukuma talks about winning his second consecutive National Award win.

I-T raids on offices of Jaya TV, associates over suspected tax evasion

I-T raids on offices of Jaya TV, associates over suspected tax evasion

Rediff.com9 Nov 2017

The searches at the Tamil television channel were conducted over alleged tax evasion.

Hyderabad remembers Sridevi

Hyderabad remembers Sridevi

Rediff.com5 Mar 2018

The Telugu film industry remembers one of its own.

All you need to know about India's Oscar pick: Visaranai

All you need to know about India's Oscar pick: Visaranai

Rediff.com23 Sep 2016

This film is creating waves. We tell you why.

Political analyst, journalist, actor Cho Ramaswamy is dead

Political analyst, journalist, actor Cho Ramaswamy is dead

Rediff.com7 Dec 2016

A former BJP Rajya Sabha member Ramaswamy was ailing for some time and was in the hospital.

Review: Tenaliraman is an average entertainer

Review: Tenaliraman is an average entertainer

Rediff.com21 Apr 2014

The film tires to present a socially relevant issue in a humorous manner, but sadly, the film fails to make any kind of impression.

Meet Himanshi Khurana, Internet's newest love

Meet Himanshi Khurana, Internet's newest love

Rediff.com20 Feb 2018

The 26-yr-old actor from Punjab has a million followers on social media.

Will Sasikala take Jaya's place?

Will Sasikala take Jaya's place?

Rediff.com7 Dec 2016

'I see the queen bee kind of syndrome.' 'When they know that there is a queen bee, the bees will hang around her for some time and then fly away.' 'I won't be surprised if somebody else takes the place of the queen bee.'

Dulquer Salman's Ustad Hotel, now in Telugu

Dulquer Salman's Ustad Hotel, now in Telugu

Rediff.com16 Jul 2015

Get your low down on what's happening in the Telugu film industry, right here!

7 MUST WATCH FILMS of 2021

7 MUST WATCH FILMS of 2021

Rediff.com25 Dec 2021

Some movies of 2021 excelled in content but yet, they did not do well.

Devasuram director I V Sasi passes away

Devasuram director I V Sasi passes away

Rediff.com24 Oct 2017

'Portraying the life of commoners, I V Sasi was a man who created wonders for the silver screen.'

Vikram: I was looking pathetic during the shooting of I

Vikram: I was looking pathetic during the shooting of I

Rediff.com14 Jan 2015

'The weight-loss for I wasn't tough. But to do this for two-and-a-half years left me looking very strange. People started asking questions about my health. Going anywhere became difficult. Meeting relatives and friends became impossible. Even my wife grew very concerned. I'd be very angry with their worries. This is my job!' Tamil actor Vikram talks about his physical transformation for Shankar's I, in which he will appear in four looks: a body builder, a beast, a model, and a hunchback.

'I have been branded as a director who makes small films'

'I have been branded as a director who makes small films'

Rediff.com27 Feb 2012

Director Vasanthabalan talks about venturing in to a period film.

'Girls go on crash diets to get into a party dress'

'Girls go on crash diets to get into a party dress'

Rediff.com26 Nov 2015

Kanika Dhillon Kovelamudi talks about her inspiration to write Size Zero.

'India may keep COVID-19 deaths to less than 8,000'

'India may keep COVID-19 deaths to less than 8,000'

Rediff.com26 May 2020

'If standard protocols are meticulously followed and hospital facilities remain on high alert, direct COVID-19 deaths should be kept to less than 7,500-8,000 in the present pandemic'

Kannada film KGF beats Shah Rukh's Zero

Kannada film KGF beats Shah Rukh's Zero

Rediff.com27 Dec 2018

'The success of KGF over Zero proves if the content is good, even if the film is dubbed, it will make no difference.'

PIX: Taapsee, Kamal Haasan, Prithviraj at IIFA Utsavam awards

PIX: Taapsee, Kamal Haasan, Prithviraj at IIFA Utsavam awards

Rediff.com25 Jan 2016

Pictures from the glittering IIFA Utsavam awards.

Shirin: I don't want to do C-grade films

Shirin: I don't want to do C-grade films

Rediff.com9 Feb 2012

Actress Shirin Shringar talks about making a comeback in Kanadda films.

'It is unlikely my father and I will work together'

'It is unlikely my father and I will work together'

Rediff.com16 May 2018

'We've had quite a few offers to work together.' 'But no, I don't think that's a good idea.' 'The comparisons would be unacceptable to me.'

Gulabo Sitabo on Amazon: Producers earn Rs 20 crores profit

Gulabo Sitabo on Amazon: Producers earn Rs 20 crores profit

Rediff.com13 Jun 2020

Gulabo Sitabo was made with a budget of Rs 40 crore to Rs 45 crore. Amazon Prime bought the streaming rights for Rs 60 crore to Rs 65 crore, helping the producers make over Rs 20 crore.

Kamalinee: I just go with my instincts

Kamalinee: I just go with my instincts

Rediff.com4 Aug 2010

Kamalinee Mukherjee talks about her recently released Telugu film, Maa Annayya Bangaram, being choosy about films and her future projects.

Carnatic music maestro M Balamuralikrishna dead

Carnatic music maestro M Balamuralikrishna dead

Rediff.com22 Nov 2016

A highly respected figure in the field of music, Balamuralikrishna featured in the popular national integration song "Miley Sur Mera Tumhara" in which he rendered Tamil lyrics.

Allu Arjun to star alongside Varun Dhawan in ABCD 2

Allu Arjun to star alongside Varun Dhawan in ABCD 2

Rediff.com19 Mar 2015

Get your lowdown on what's happening in Telugu cinema right here!

DMK leader suspended for comments against female actor

DMK leader suspended for comments against female actor

Rediff.com25 Mar 2019

Stalin said the DMK was a movement that protected women's rights and Radharavi's comments were not acceptable to it.

Romantic numbers abound in Kaavalan

Romantic numbers abound in Kaavalan

Rediff.com21 Dec 2010

It's a relief to see less of hero-overtones and more soft numbers.

Baby girl for Lakshmi Manchu

Baby girl for Lakshmi Manchu

Rediff.com19 Jul 2014

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

'I wanted to be part of a total commercial film in Kannada'

'I wanted to be part of a total commercial film in Kannada'

Rediff.com18 Mar 2014

Meera Nandan talks about her debut in Kannada cinema and what it means to work outside her home state.