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Iran arrests popular actress Taraneh Alidoosti for supporting anti-hijab stir

Iran arrests popular actress Taraneh Alidoosti for supporting anti-hijab stir

Rediff.com18 Dec 2022

Taraneh Alidoosti was arrested as there was a "lack of evidence for her claims," CNN reported citing Fars news agency.

'Sir, I can dance and I am a super actress'

'Sir, I can dance and I am a super actress'

Rediff.com3 Mar 2023

'After pack-up, Sridevi took a shower in the studio itself, changed, and returned to the set with a wad of notes.' 'She distributed it amongst every technician who had worked on the song Na Jaane Kahan Se Aaye Hai.'

MeToo in Mollywood: 2 more famous actors booked

MeToo in Mollywood: 2 more famous actors booked

Rediff.com29 Aug 2024

Separate cases have been registered in Kerala against popular Malayalam actors Jayasoorya and Maniyanpilla Raju following an allegation raised by a female actor that they had sexually assaulted her, police said on Thursday. Multiple FIRs have been registered against many high profile Malayalam film personalities following allegations of sexual harassment against various directors and actors in the wake of revelations in the Justice K Hema Committee report. In a Facebook post, the woman actor had said, 'I am writing to report a series of incidents of physical and verbal abuse I suffered at the hands of 1 Mukesh 2 Maniyan Pilla Raju, 3 Idavela Babu, 4 Jayasoorya (Jayasurya), 5 adv Chandrasekaran, 6 production controller Noble and Vichu, in the Malayalam film industry.'

Do audiences like MARRIED ACTRESSES?

Do audiences like MARRIED ACTRESSES?

Rediff.com17 Sep 2021

Joginder Tuteja looks back at their first films after marriage, and how well they did.

Memory Zeenat Aman Would Give Up Gold For

Memory Zeenat Aman Would Give Up Gold For

Rediff.com23 Oct 2024

'When his laughter died down, Rajji excused himself to make a telephone call.' 'Twenty minutes later, his most gracious wife Krishnaji was at the door with a handful of gold guineas in her purse.'

'It Helped To Have Shah Rukh Around'

'It Helped To Have Shah Rukh Around'

Rediff.com29 Jan 2025

'He is one of the most down-to-earth and hardworking guys I know, and that's true of all superstars, including Bachchan sahab.'

'There Has to Be Exemplary Punishments'

'There Has to Be Exemplary Punishments'

Rediff.com27 Aug 2024

'These allegations need to be treated with utmost seriousness.'

Assault case filed against director Ranjith, 4 actors under cloud

Assault case filed against director Ranjith, 4 actors under cloud

Rediff.com26 Aug 2024

The fallout from the Justice K Hema Committee report on harassment and abuse in the Malayalam film industry intensified on Monday as a case was filed against well-known filmmaker Ranjith, and several female actors stepped forward with disturbing accounts of the mistreatment they faced at the hands of their various male counterparts.

Director Ranjith, actor Siddique quit over sexual abuse charges

Director Ranjith, actor Siddique quit over sexual abuse charges

Rediff.com25 Aug 2024

Even as political pressure was building against Ranjith, actor Siddique quit as the general secretary of Association of Malayalam Movie Artists (AMMA) amid voices from within his fraternity seeking his resignation.

Looking At Riddhima's FABULOUS Life

Looking At Riddhima's FABULOUS Life

Rediff.com24 Oct 2024

From the looks of it, she's a chota packet bada dhamaka!

Nushrratt, Rashmika... Are Diwali-Ready

Nushrratt, Rashmika... Are Diwali-Ready

Rediff.com1 Nov 2024

Bollywood actresses are celebrating Diwali with gorgeous fashion moments.

PIX: Italy legend Buffon marries partner D'Amico in intimate ceremony

PIX: Italy legend Buffon marries partner D'Amico in intimate ceremony

Rediff.com2 Oct 2024

The wedding was held in beautiful Tuscany and was attended by some of Buffon's former Juventus teammates Andrea Barzagli, Leonardo Bonucci and Giorgio Chiellini.

Farewell, Shyam Babu

Farewell, Shyam Babu

Rediff.com24 Dec 2024

Shyam Benegal, the shining beacon of the Indian cinema, was laid to rest on Tuesday around 3 pm with full state honours and a three-gun salute at Shivaji Park, central Mumbai.

Don't Call Me Bae, Call Me Gorgeous!

Don't Call Me Bae, Call Me Gorgeous!

Rediff.com21 Sep 2024

Rakul gets goofy.... Rashmika is hawt... Pooja goes retro...

'Citadel Makers Could Have Done More With Me'

'Citadel Makers Could Have Done More With Me'

Rediff.com13 Nov 2024

'On the big screen, we focus on hope for your dreams whereas OTT is the bitter reality.'

Sharvari Wants You To Pinch Her!

Sharvari Wants You To Pinch Her!

Rediff.com23 Sep 2024

Film folk glammed up for the Navbharat Times newspaper's 74th anniversary celebrations at the NBT Utsav 2024 awards.

Bollywood Heads To Goa

Bollywood Heads To Goa

Rediff.com21 Nov 2024

The 55th International Film Festival of India kicked off in India's party venue, Goa, and the stars added to the dazzle.

Shyam Benegal, Sir, Only Gratitude For You

Shyam Benegal, Sir, Only Gratitude For You

Rediff.com26 Dec 2024

'With his passing, Indian cinema has lost its most undaunted voice, a voice of unsettling truths, a window to history, a school of filmmaking.'

The Path-Breaking '70s Actor You Didn't Know

The Path-Breaking '70s Actor You Didn't Know

Rediff.com16 Sep 2024

Rehana Sultan was all set to be a path-breaker. The time was right. Hindi cinema had emerged from the 1960s musicals era. But somehow, leading film-makers of the time did not believe Rehana had that cachet. It was Zeenat Aman who ended up being the definitive taboo-trasher of the era. Dinesh Raheja salutes the trendsetter of the 1970s, Rehana Sultan.

'Shyambabu Made You Work Hard But...'

'Shyambabu Made You Work Hard But...'

Rediff.com7 Jan 2025

'Each of us will have a beautiful story to tell about him because he went beyond work and touched our lives. That's a rarity in this industry.'

'I've Returned After Living In The US For 28 Years'

'I've Returned After Living In The US For 28 Years'

Rediff.com3 Oct 2024

'My trajectory right now is five steps forward, two steps backwards.'

'Rekha Was The First Femme Fatale'

'Rekha Was The First Femme Fatale'

Rediff.com9 Oct 2024

'She was lying there and I mustered up enough guts to lay next to her and hold her tight.' 'And she said, "Oh my, Girish, isn't he supposed to be nervous?"' 'Making light of the situation, Girish said, "No, he's been practicing with a pillow the whole day".'

'You Need A Thick Skin For This Industry'

'You Need A Thick Skin For This Industry'

Rediff.com16 Dec 2024

'My father is a businessman and he has gone through a lot of ups and down.' 'When I see him have the money and then lose it all, but keep trying at this age, I feel if he can do it, then why cannot I?' 'That has been my biggest motivating factor.'

'Abhishek Just Wanted To Move On'

'Abhishek Just Wanted To Move On'

Rediff.com29 Nov 2024

'That day, I remember I said, can I hug you? And I gave him a big, tight hug.'

Radhikka, Sharvari, Ananya Win Big

Radhikka, Sharvari, Ananya Win Big

Rediff.com7 Oct 2024

The Bollywood Hungama OTT India Fest and India Entertainment Awards saw many winners, and the stars celebrate their wins on social media.

The Women We Loved In 2024

The Women We Loved In 2024

Rediff.com26 Dec 2024

Sukanya Verma raises a toast to the top female performers of 2024.

2024: Top 10 International Films

2024: Top 10 International Films

Rediff.com7 Dec 2024

Aseem Chhabra lists his favourite 2024 films that he watched at film festivals held in Berlin, Cannes, Toronto and India.

Watch Raj Kapoor's Films On OTT

Watch Raj Kapoor's Films On OTT

Rediff.com16 Dec 2024

The world is celebrating Raj Kapoor's birth centenary, but when was the last time you watched an RK film?

Fahadh-Nazriya's Love Story In Paris

Fahadh-Nazriya's Love Story In Paris

Rediff.com2 Sep 2024

Fahadh Faasil and his actress wife Nazriya Nazim enjoyed a beautiful vacation in Paris, and the latter updates us with a series of pictures.

Actor Parvin Dabas In ICU After Accident

Actor Parvin Dabas In ICU After Accident

Rediff.com21 Sep 2024

'Parvin Dabas, Bollywood actor and co-founder of the Pro Panja League, has been hospitalised and is in the ICU at Holy Family Hospital Bandra following an unfortunate car accident in the early hours of Saturday morning.'

'There's Very Little Comedy These Days'

'There's Very Little Comedy These Days'

Rediff.com4 Dec 2024

'Earlier, the comedy track used to run parallel to the main story with songs et al.' 'Nowadays, it's just once one scene here and there.'

Who Is Alice Kaushik?

Who Is Alice Kaushik?

Rediff.com21 Oct 2024

During the premiere episode of Bigg Boss 18, Salman Khan had declared that Vivian Dsena and Alice Kaushik would end up being the two top contestants this year. The prediction was made before the game even started.

Bigg Boss 18: Just Who Is Chum Darang?

Bigg Boss 18: Just Who Is Chum Darang?

Rediff.com15 Oct 2024

Namrata Thakker takes a closer look at her through her Instagram feed.

How Vicky Helps Kat With Her Struggles

How Vicky Helps Kat With Her Struggles

Rediff.com19 Sep 2024

'He'll sit there and go, 'Aren't you the one who keeps telling everyone it's Kay to be You and it's okay to be you however you are?''

'How Can I Not Be Influenced By Amitabh Bachchan?'

'How Can I Not Be Influenced By Amitabh Bachchan?'

Rediff.com7 Oct 2024

'At one time, I felt being a mother was the ultimate experience, a woman was not complete without it.' 'Now I feel it's not the be all and end all. Motherhood is a part of a jigsaw puzzle; life is the real big picture.'

Aattam: The Play Wins Top National Award

Aattam: The Play Wins Top National Award

Rediff.com16 Aug 2024

Sooraj R Barjatya was judged Best Director for the Hindi movie Uunchai at the National Film Awards.

Bengali actor accuses Malayalam director of misbehaving

Bengali actor accuses Malayalam director of misbehaving

Rediff.com24 Aug 2024

Ranjith has reportedly rejected Bengali actor Sreelekha Mitra's charge and said he was the "real victim" in the case.

'Pushpa Is Home'

'Pushpa Is Home'

Rediff.com29 Nov 2024

'The whole India will come together to celebrate one film and that film is our film.'

Kerala HC rejects Dileep's plea in actress assault case

Kerala HC rejects Dileep's plea in actress assault case

Rediff.com8 Mar 2022

The Kerala high court on Tuesday dismissed actor Dileep's plea opposing further probe in the 2017 actress assault case and permitted the Crime Branch to go ahead with its investigation.

Just How Did The Class Of 2024 Fare?

Just How Did The Class Of 2024 Fare?

Rediff.com10 Dec 2024

It was a hit and miss for some but each one of them revelled in the opportunity to showcase their talent.