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Heard Bombay Lokal's rebellious, angry, music?

Heard Bombay Lokal's rebellious, angry, music?

Rediff.com11 Jan 2020

Their music, available online, sung in Hindi, English, Urdu and Marathi, displays a new grammar and vocabulary which expresses the language of the disempowered,

When Bollywood threw its weight around!

When Bollywood threw its weight around!

Rediff.com14 Jan 2021

Sukanya Verma looks at Bollywood's cool, curious, bag moments.

Birthday Special: The fabulous life of Anushka Sharma

Birthday Special: The fabulous life of Anushka Sharma

Rediff.com30 Apr 2015

Anushka Sharma turns 27 on May 1!

Excited to portray legend Kapil Dev on screen: Ranveer

Excited to portray legend Kapil Dev on screen: Ranveer

Rediff.com24 Dec 2017

Actor Ranveer Singh, who is portraying the character of India's first World Cup-winning captain Kapil Dev in the movie '83', says he is excited to 'get into the skin of such a legendary player'.

#InstaStories: Meet the fabulous Irani sisters

#InstaStories: Meet the fabulous Irani sisters

Rediff.com12 Oct 2017

In #InstaStories, we show you a different side to Bollywood.

The BEST 200 Indian Films of the Decade

The BEST 200 Indian Films of the Decade

Rediff.com13 Nov 2019

Aseem Chhabra picks the finest Indian films in the 2010-2019 decade.

Please watch Made in Heaven today!

Please watch Made in Heaven today!

Rediff.com13 Apr 2019

'I don't remember the last time I was this invested in the characters of a story since Doordarshan's golden age or early days of cable television boom,' applauds Sukanya Verma.

Eternally Confused and Eager for Love Review

Eternally Confused and Eager for Love Review

Rediff.com18 Mar 2022

Director Rahul Nair's gabby comedy looks at the difficulty of dating in the digital age in a manner that's equal parts shallow and silly, notes Sukanya Verma.

'It is intimidating to kiss another man'

'It is intimidating to kiss another man'

Rediff.com11 Jul 2019

'It's not easy being an actor for anyone.' 'Every actor, even the most successful ones, are waking up with the same insecurity.' 'If you're on top, you're worried about coming down.' 'If you're fit, you're worried about your stomach coming out.'

60th Birthday Special: The Best of Dimple Kapadia

60th Birthday Special: The Best of Dimple Kapadia

Rediff.com8 Jun 2017

Dimple turns 60!

Gully Boy Review: You'll cry for Ranveer

Gully Boy Review: You'll cry for Ranveer

Rediff.com14 Feb 2019

Gully Boy is a glorious blend of hip-hop and assured filmmaking, promises Sukanya Verma.

Anil, Aamir, Akshay: Silver foxes of Bollywood

Anil, Aamir, Akshay: Silver foxes of Bollywood

Rediff.com29 Apr 2015

These men will have you believe that a grey-haired head really is the height of hotness!

Weddings And Movies: Match Made In Heaven

Weddings And Movies: Match Made In Heaven

Rediff.com24 Dec 2021

I remember a showbiz wedding during which guests had to sit through several painstakingly rehearsed but awkward dances performed by the bride's and groom's relatives. When Karan rolled his eyes, I smiled and said to him, 'You started it, now you suffer it.' An enchanting excerpt from Anupama Chopra's A Place In My Heart.

'It's a musical revolution, it's kranti!'

'It's a musical revolution, it's kranti!'

Rediff.com14 Feb 2019

'Alia's security watched the film with us -- he belongs to the Simmba audience because he saw it multiple times and loved it.' 'After watching Gully Boy, there were tears in his eyes.' 'And he's a 120 kilo muscular guy!'

Piku, Gabbar, Bajrangi Bhaijaan: BIGGEST summer releases of 2015

Piku, Gabbar, Bajrangi Bhaijaan: BIGGEST summer releases of 2015

Rediff.com25 Mar 2015

A look at the potential blockbusters this summer.

If not Madhuri, then who?

If not Madhuri, then who?

Rediff.com13 Feb 2004

Ranveer-Sara, Varun-Katrina: Like Bollywood's new jodis? VOTE!

Ranveer-Sara, Varun-Katrina: Like Bollywood's new jodis? VOTE!

Rediff.com22 Mar 2018

Are you looking forward to Bollywood's new love stories?

Priyanka, Alia, Katrina's Road Movie

Priyanka, Alia, Katrina's Road Movie

Rediff.com10 Aug 2021

Kareena turns producer... Kajol's fashion advice...

Sorry gals, Farhan is taken

Sorry gals, Farhan is taken

Rediff.com16 Oct 2018

Millions of hearts shattered as Farhan made his relationship status clear.

Ranveer Singh: I don't like my face

Ranveer Singh: I don't like my face

Rediff.com2 Jun 2015

'I find it hard to watch my own films. I prefer to watch my face when it is covered with some facial hair. I like certain moments in my films. Most of them are in Lootera.'

Reimagining Industrial Era GDP measures

Reimagining Industrial Era GDP measures

Rediff.com18 Nov 2020

...and getting GDP to measure India's data economy, recommends Ajit Balakrishnan.

Bollywood's Top 15 Summer Hits

Bollywood's Top 15 Summer Hits

Rediff.com19 Mar 2015

Here's looking at the summer hits through the years.

The hidden lessons of Dil Dhadakne Do

The hidden lessons of Dil Dhadakne Do

Rediff.com10 Jun 2015

Dil Dhadakne Do joins the debate over the role of women in India.

Alia, Ranveer, Sara Party With Karan Johar, Bela Bajaria

Alia, Ranveer, Sara Party With Karan Johar, Bela Bajaria

Rediff.com25 Apr 2022

Karan Johar hosted a party at his home on Sunday night, April 24, in honour of Bela Bajaria, Netflix's vice president, International Originals.

'I just keep staring at Manisha Koirala'

'I just keep staring at Manisha Koirala'

Rediff.com19 Jun 2018

Know what Judi Dench said when Ali Fazal sent her mangoes?

'I am like an energiser bunny'

'I am like an energiser bunny'

Rediff.com19 Jul 2021

'I was born a lower middle-class person, am one today and will die as one,' Billboard's International Power Player Devraj Sanyal tells Vanita Kohli-Khandekar.

Bollywood's 1st Quarter: Hits & Flops

Bollywood's 1st Quarter: Hits & Flops

Rediff.com26 Mar 2019

'A look at the winners and losers tells us that the topic of the film is but one factor in ensuring success.'

'Criminal Justice 2 is more feminine'

'Criminal Justice 2 is more feminine'

Rediff.com17 Dec 2020

'While men are brought up to be more vocal, women are taught to be more silent, resilient and self sacrificing. We have tried to explore this.'

Govt paves way for regulation of OTT platforms, online news

Govt paves way for regulation of OTT platforms, online news

Rediff.com11 Nov 2020

There was no law or autonomous body governing digital content in India so far. Now, OTT and other platforms, including digital news websites, are expected to fall within a governmental framework of rules and regulations.

COMING in MARCH: B-I-G OTT Releases!

COMING in MARCH: B-I-G OTT Releases!

Rediff.com3 Mar 2022

Joginder Tuteja lists the Web series coming your way in March.

The DARK SIDE of Bollywood

The DARK SIDE of Bollywood

Rediff.com11 Jul 2019

There are many, many instances of this 'dark' approach. Sukanya Verma looks at a few.

'We are chasing good stories and storytellers'

'We are chasing good stories and storytellers'

Rediff.com24 Oct 2020

'When you are crafting a story, it's always important to see how authentic that story is because if it is authentic and rooted, it will stand the test of time.'

Anil Kapoor: Ram Lakhan was not a difficult film

Anil Kapoor: Ram Lakhan was not a difficult film

Rediff.com25 Sep 2014

'For 30 years I did nothing but work. The entire focus of my attention was I, me and myself. I have shifted my attention to my children.' Anil Kapoor speaks.

'I did not compromise with my dreams'

'I did not compromise with my dreams'

Rediff.com7 Jan 2020

'Adi Sir told me when he watched Gully Boy, he felt I was hero material.'

BJP govts issue sedition FIRs like traffic challans

BJP govts issue sedition FIRs like traffic challans

Rediff.com23 Aug 2021

Why should an elected government, any party's government, need a law to protect itself from its people? asks Shekhar Gupta.

PIX: SRK, Alia, Ranbir party with Karan Johar

PIX: SRK, Alia, Ranbir party with Karan Johar

Rediff.com25 Dec 2017

Present were several young things the movie mogul may feature in coming attractions.

Anushka: Virat and I have never hidden our relationship

Anushka: Virat and I have never hidden our relationship

Rediff.com16 Dec 2014

'Between Virat and me, we know what's happening. We know what we're doing. We are two adults who have something going on between us that we can handle.' Anushka Sharma opens up about her relationship with cricketer Virat Kohli, and her new film PK.

Mother's Day Special: Fashion Rewind, from Aishwarya to Achla Sachdev

Mother's Day Special: Fashion Rewind, from Aishwarya to Achla Sachdev

Rediff.com11 May 2017

With Mother's Day around the corner, we thought of looking at how Bollywood's mommy fashion has evolved from Achala Sachdev to Aishwarya Rai Bachchan.

55% voting in Mumbai; CM thanks people for 'record' turnout

55% voting in Mumbai; CM thanks people for 'record' turnout

Rediff.com22 Feb 2017

About 56 per cent was the overall turnout for 10 municipal corporations across Maharashtra.

The rapper who inspired Gully Boy

The rapper who inspired Gully Boy

Rediff.com7 Feb 2019

Bollywood is rushing to embrace him, but Vivian Fernandes aka DIVINE wants to rap his own tune, discovers Shreevatsa Nevatia.