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10 Hard Hitting Movies On Rape

10 Hard Hitting Movies On Rape

Rediff.com19 Feb 2026

As Assi gets ready for release this week, Deepa Gahlot lists 10 films that deal with rape in different ways.

Shekhar Kapur: 'Movie Stars Will Be AI Created'

Shekhar Kapur: 'Movie Stars Will Be AI Created'

Rediff.com3 days ago

'Storytelling will never change.' 'As long as storytelling can be unpredictable... AI cannot tell you an unpredictable story.'

'Women Are Far More Dangerous And Cruel'

'Women Are Far More Dangerous And Cruel'

Rediff.com4 days ago

'Women in crime can turn on and off emotions like a tap.' 'Something that comes in the way of their goals can be eliminated without a second thought.'

When Tigmanshu Dhulia Made 'Ghatiya' Tea For Shah Rukh

When Tigmanshu Dhulia Made 'Ghatiya' Tea For Shah Rukh

Rediff.com3 Apr 2025

Actor-Writer-Director Tigmanshu Dhulia (known for films like Paan Singh Tomar, Saheb Biwi Aur Gangster Returns, Haasil and Charas) shared an interesting memory when he served tea to Shah Rukh Khan.

Court awards life term to 'Bandit Queen' murderer

Court awards life term to 'Bandit Queen' murderer

Rediff.com14 Aug 2014

Sher Singh Rana, the lone convict in the sensational murder of bandit-turned-politician Phoolan Devi in 2001, was on Thursday awarded life imprisonment by a Delhi court which also imposed a fine of Rs 1 lakh on him.

The FUN FILMI Quiz!

The FUN FILMI Quiz!

Rediff.com5 Jul 2022

Sukanya Verma quizzes you to find out just how much you know about the movies.

Rana convicted for murder of bandit queen-turned-politician Phoolan

Rana convicted for murder of bandit queen-turned-politician Phoolan

Rediff.com8 Aug 2014

A Delhi court on Friday convicted key accused Sher Singh Rana in the 13-year-old sensational murder of bandit-turned-politician Phoolan Devi, who was then a Lok Sabha member, in front of her Ashoka Road residence.

5 SHOCKING Films On Caste

5 SHOCKING Films On Caste

Rediff.com14 Apr 2022

As we celebrate Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar's birthday on April 14, Subhash K Jha picks 5 fine films based on inequality and the caste system.

'Have I achieved what I wanted to?'

'Have I achieved what I wanted to?'

Rediff.com6 Dec 2023

'People don't know even 20 percent of what I did.'

'Shekhar will bring much-needed vitality to FTII'

'Shekhar will bring much-needed vitality to FTII'

Rediff.com30 Sep 2020

Shatrughan Sinha, Shabana Azmi laud the move.

25 Deadliest Bollywood Dacoits

25 Deadliest Bollywood Dacoits

Rediff.com7 Jul 2022

Ranbir Kapoor's larger-than-life daku depiction in and as Shamshera is old school at its spectacular best. While we wait to watch the actor in one of the most raw, rough and rustic outings of his career, here's Sukanya Verma's list of 25 daku roles we love, ranked in an ascending order.

Are Alia and Ranbir the best actors?

Are Alia and Ranbir the best actors?

Rediff.com20 Jul 2020

Who are the 5 best actors in Bollywood today?

5 must-watch films on Ambedkar Jayanti

5 must-watch films on Ambedkar Jayanti

Rediff.com14 Apr 2021

Subhash K Jha picks five unforgettable Hindi films that capture the inequality of the caste system.

10 Times Controversies HELPED Bollywood

10 Times Controversies HELPED Bollywood

Rediff.com27 Aug 2020

Joginder Tuteja looks at movies that did well despite controversy.

The MOST SUCCESSFUL Stories on Real Women

The MOST SUCCESSFUL Stories on Real Women

Rediff.com5 Aug 2020

2020 could well have been a year of biopics with females taking centre-stage. After Chhapaak, it was time for Shakuntala Devi and Gangubai Kathiawadi to release later in the year with many more in the pipeline for 2021.

Quiz Time: Whose life is Oye Lucky! Lucky Oye! inspired from?

Quiz Time: Whose life is Oye Lucky! Lucky Oye! inspired from?

Rediff.com16 Dec 2014

In a special series, we will put YOU to the test everyday!

'There's something desi about Sushant'

'There's something desi about Sushant'

Rediff.com23 Jan 2019

'Sushant was our first choice for Lakhna.' 'Apart from looking desi, I wanted an actor who had a lot of physical energy.' 'Sushant came on board very quickly because he really liked the story.'

Ek Ladki Ko Dekha Toh Aisa Laga Jaise...

Ek Ladki Ko Dekha Toh Aisa Laga Jaise...

Rediff.com31 Jan 2019

Sukanya Verma lets her imagination run wild with the lyrics!

25 Years Ago in Bollywood...

25 Years Ago in Bollywood...

Rediff.com15 Feb 2021

Sukanya Verma lists significant memories in our 1996 recap.

'I felt terribly sad when Phoolan Devi was killed'

'I felt terribly sad when Phoolan Devi was killed'

Rediff.com18 Jun 2012

Actress Seema Biswas talks about her film Patang, and the role she'll always be remembered for.

'Will I die without ever knowing love?'

'Will I die without ever knowing love?'

Rediff.com3 Mar 2023

'Love will always be a mystery.' 'The day it stops being a mystery it won't exist.'

'Fewer people are going to the theatres than before'

'Fewer people are going to the theatres than before'

Rediff.com26 Jun 2012

Filmmaker Shekhar Kapur talks about a dangerous trend in Indian cinema.

PIX: Imtiaz Ali, Gulshan Grover at Mumbai Film Fest

PIX: Imtiaz Ali, Gulshan Grover at Mumbai Film Fest

Rediff.com17 Oct 2014

Day Three at the Mumbai Film Festival.

Why Sonam is more than just the 'F' word

Why Sonam is more than just the 'F' word

Rediff.com9 Jun 2021

The word 'Fashionista' is used dismissively to ridicule Sonam's other abilities, as though being fashionable (along with being beautiful) discounts her from any chance of being a competent actor, argues Subhash K Jha.

Toronto to get a taste of Stella's cooking

Toronto to get a taste of Stella's cooking

Rediff.com15 Sep 2009

Find out what Cooking With Stella -- one of the Indian movie which is premiering at the Toronto International Film Festival -- is all about.

Peepli [Live] actor Sitaram Panchal passes away

Peepli [Live] actor Sitaram Panchal passes away

Rediff.com10 Aug 2017

The actor, 54, passed away early morning today after battling kidney and lung cancer.

'Chintu-ji is not borrowed'

'Chintu-ji is not borrowed'

Rediff.com1 Sep 2009

At age 61, distinguished theatre personality Ranjit Kapoor makes his debut as a feature-film director with Chintu-ji, a comedy in which Rishi "Chintu" Kapoor plays himself -- or a version of himself.

Lagaan actor Rajesh Vivek dies of heart attack

Lagaan actor Rajesh Vivek dies of heart attack

Rediff.com15 Jan 2016

Rajesh Vivek passed away in Hyderabad after suffering a heart attack.

The Most Successful Biopics in Bollywood

The Most Successful Biopics in Bollywood

Rediff.com4 Oct 2016

The Dhoni biopic is all set to lead the charts!

Phoolan Devi's husband joins Congress

Phoolan Devi's husband joins Congress

Rediff.com8 Sep 2003

Haryana Congress chief Bhajan Lal said Umed Singh Kashyap's presence in the party will boost its prospects in the forthcoming Lok Sabha and state assembly elections.

The Films Before They Became STARS

The Films Before They Became STARS

Rediff.com20 Sep 2021

Joginder Tuteja looks back at all the lesser known films Bollywood's leading men debuted in.

Shekhar Kapur at FRAMES 2003

Shekhar Kapur at FRAMES 2003

Rediff.com17 Mar 2003

Now, a film on call centres

Now, a film on call centres

Rediff.com7 Dec 2004

Aamir may star in Indo-British film

Aamir may star in Indo-British film

Rediff.com23 Apr 2003

Phoolan accused declared proclaimed offender

Phoolan accused declared proclaimed offender

Rediff.com2 Jun 2004

A Delhi court had on March 5 given police the go-ahead to initiate proceedings to declare Sher Singh Rana a proclaimed offender after cops failed to trace him.

Delhi police fan out to track Rana

Delhi police fan out to track Rana

Rediff.com18 Feb 2004

'The next Cannes is in India'

'The next Cannes is in India'

Rediff.com18 May 2022

'We are the land of stories.'

How can you sell your film abroad

How can you sell your film abroad

Rediff.com27 Nov 2003

When Bollywood explored TABOOS...

When Bollywood explored TABOOS...

Rediff.com17 May 2021

Joginder Tuteja looks at films which have explored taboo subjects in an entertaining manner.