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Why Bollywood is not growing

Why Bollywood is not growing

Rediff.com20 Sep 2016

'Aamir Khan, Shah Rukh Khan and Salman Khan now act in only about one film each year, and made money through advertisements and television.' 'This meant that many people, even if they had the money to spend on a movie and wanted to go, often had nothing available for them to watch.'

There's something about Deshu

There's something about Deshu

Rediff.com3 Jun 2005

How Tanishq turned around

How Tanishq turned around

Rediff.com4 Jul 2003

Kid lost and found in real life

Kid lost and found in real life

Rediff.com30 Jul 2004

It is the kind of stuff you see only in Bollywood movies. A toddler goes missing and is found by a man who raises him as his own son. After sixteen years, the boy is reunited with his biological parents.

After UP, Gujarat, Bihar's Nitish joins anti-Padmavati chorus

After UP, Gujarat, Bihar's Nitish joins anti-Padmavati chorus

Rediff.com28 Nov 2017

The chief minister said he was not in favour of the movie's release until its producer, director and all those who are associated with it offer a clarification putting the controversy to rest.

Can Bollywood go global?

Can Bollywood go global?

Rediff.com30 Jan 2003

Padmavati row: SC dismisses plea to delete 'objectionable' scenes

Padmavati row: SC dismisses plea to delete 'objectionable' scenes

Rediff.com20 Nov 2017

A bench headed by Chief Justice Dipak Misra was informed that the film has not yet received the certification from the Central Board of Film Certification.

Avengers: Infinity War, Hollywood's BIGGEST hit in India?

Avengers: Infinity War, Hollywood's BIGGEST hit in India?

Rediff.com2 May 2018

At Rs 943 million over the first weekend since its release on April 27, the movie has become the second biggest opener of the year (both Bollywood and Hollywood) in India.

Sher-Khan, Kabuliwalla: Modi's Afghanistan address had it all

Sher-Khan, Kabuliwalla: Modi's Afghanistan address had it all

Rediff.com25 Dec 2015

The memorable portrayal of a pathan 'Sher Khan' by actor Pran in Bollywood movie 'Zanjeer' on Friday found its way into diplomacy as Prime Minister Narendra Modi mentioned it to underscore how Indians view Afghans as true and magnanimous friends.

The BEST and WORST Movies of 2019

The BEST and WORST Movies of 2019

Rediff.com26 Dec 2019

Sukanya Verma lists her five BEST and WORST Bollywood movies of 2019.

When advertising created celebrities

When advertising created celebrities

Rediff.com19 Sep 2019

Sasha Chhetri, the Airtel 4G girl, is a better known face across India than most Bollywood starlets, says ad guru Sandeep Goyal.

Uday Kotak sole Indian financier in Forbes' most powerful list

Uday Kotak sole Indian financier in Forbes' most powerful list

Rediff.com12 May 2016

57-year-old Kotak is ranked 33rd in the Forbes list of 'Money Masters: The Most Powerful People In The Financial World'

No copyright exists on the title of literary work: SC

No copyright exists on the title of literary work: SC

Rediff.com21 Oct 2015

The Supreme Court has held that no copyright exists on the "title" of a literary work while quashing a criminal case against the producer of a Bollywood movie.

Now, an app to help you face whatever life throws at you

Now, an app to help you face whatever life throws at you

Rediff.com19 Sep 2017

Shameen Alauddin finds out more about Touchkin which has raised $1.3 million to develop an artificial intelligence coach for your behavioural and mental health.

Bharat Ratna for Pranab, Bhupen Hazarika, Nanaji Deshmukh

Bharat Ratna for Pranab, Bhupen Hazarika, Nanaji Deshmukh

Rediff.com26 Jan 2019

With these three recipients, 48 eminent people have been conferred the award so far.

Koffee With Karan 6: Deepika, Alia have no drama!

Koffee With Karan 6: Deepika, Alia have no drama!

Rediff.com22 Oct 2018

As electric they are on silver screen, Deepika Padukone and Alia Bhatt aren't quite chat show meat, feels Sukanya Verma.

Pak court reserves verdict on Saeed's plea to ban Phantom

Pak court reserves verdict on Saeed's plea to ban Phantom

Rediff.com20 Aug 2015

Hafiz Saeed's counsel said the "controversial" movie contains "malicious and filthy" propaganda against the Jamaat-ud-Dawa in general and Hafiz Saeed in particular.

Want Deepika Padukone to play me in biopic: Sania Mirza

Want Deepika Padukone to play me in biopic: Sania Mirza

Rediff.com15 Nov 2014

India's tennis star Sania Mirza says she does not want a biopic made on her life but if something like this ever happens, she would like Deepika Padukone to play her on-screen.

10 Bollywood faces of parenting

10 Bollywood faces of parenting

Rediff.com27 Aug 2018

Sukanya Verma identifies 10 varieties of desi parents you just can't miss in Hindi movies.

'I must get all the awards for my first film'

'I must get all the awards for my first film'

Rediff.com13 Oct 2016

'I am an A-lister of television. I didn't want to do any Bollywood movies just for the sake of it. There are audiences for Naagins and the supernatural kind of shows but for me, Beyhadh is a real show. I would watch it.' Kushal Tandon gets candid.

'Glamourising Alauddin Khilji akin to praising acid attackers'

'Glamourising Alauddin Khilji akin to praising acid attackers'

Rediff.com13 Nov 2017

Vipul Goel sought changes in the Bollywood film, saying that films based on historical facts, while exercising the freedom of thought, should also keep in mind the people's sentiments and culture.

'I hope I make people laugh'

'I hope I make people laugh'

Rediff.com30 May 2019

'I have faced a lot of rejections in my life.' 'I would get at least four rejections every day.' 'I am here to stay.'

Why Geeta's coach Sondhi is unhappy with Aamir Khan

Why Geeta's coach Sondhi is unhappy with Aamir Khan

Rediff.com30 Dec 2016

Former Indian wrestling coach P R Sondhi has conveyed his 'displeasure' to film star Aamir Khan for allegedly demeaning the character of wrestling coach in the recently-released Bollywood movie Dangal.

Yoga guru Bikram Choudhury facing 6 sexual assault charges in US

Yoga guru Bikram Choudhury facing 6 sexual assault charges in US

Rediff.com25 Feb 2015

He is accused of assaulting several of his young female acolytes

Bollywood on their minds: Pak hockey team keen on 'Badhaai Ho'!

Bollywood on their minds: Pak hockey team keen on 'Badhaai Ho'!

Rediff.com6 Dec 2018

While players and teams from other participating nations can venture out as and when they wish, individual outings are a big 'No' for the Pakistani players. They are allowed to visit places in groups only and have to mandatorily inform the security a day in advance.

Review: Fuddu is a decent watch

Review: Fuddu is a decent watch

Rediff.com14 Oct 2016

Fuddu is worth your time, says Namrata Thakker.

Will India's Akshat Singh win Simon Cowell's heart?

Will India's Akshat Singh win Simon Cowell's heart?

Rediff.com24 May 2019

'I want to tell everyone that whether you are fat, slim, tall, short, black or white, it does not matter. What you are doing from the bottom of your heart is what matters.'

Lessons from Bollywood: How to use a TOWEL!

Lessons from Bollywood: How to use a TOWEL!

Rediff.com6 Apr 2016

Here's how Bollywood makes use of towels.

Let the Padmavati story be told

Let the Padmavati story be told

Rediff.com4 Dec 2017

'Padmavati represents the voice of thousands of Rajput women who lived and died not by their own choice.' 'Let their story be heard,' says Kishore Singh.

The rise and mighty fall of Rana Kapoor

The rise and mighty fall of Rana Kapoor

Rediff.com6 Apr 2020

'What made him different was that he was not a banker at all by temperament.' 'He was a businessman, a typical lalaji at that.' 'He had to win at any cost.'

No ban on Padmavati, says SC; pulls up netas for comments against the movie

No ban on Padmavati, says SC; pulls up netas for comments against the movie

Rediff.com28 Nov 2017

"When matter is pending for CBFC's consideration, how can persons holding public offices comment on whether CBFC should issue certificate or not? It'll prejudice decision making of CBFC... All concerned people, holding responsible posts must be guided by rule of law and shouldn't venture into passing comments on films which haven't been cleared by CBFC. It'll prejudice minds of board members while taking a decision," a Supreme Court bench hearing the plea observed.

Children of another dangal

Children of another dangal

Rediff.com31 Mar 2018

'Dangal gives people the impression that Geeta and Babita Phogat's rise to fame as wrestlers is a one-off phenomenon.' 'Many young wrestlers in Haryana are capable of reaching the same heights as the Phogat sisters, but there are few opportunities to train or make a living from wrestling in the village.'

Look who just melted our screens

Look who just melted our screens

Rediff.com10 Jun 2016

The actress walked the ramp for fashion entrepreneur and stylist Pernia Qureshi.

2018's Top 10 Hindi Movies

2018's Top 10 Hindi Movies

Rediff.com3 Jan 2019

Sukanya Verma lists the 2018 films that impressive her.

'Won't apologise': Sena MP defiant after thrashing AI staffer

'Won't apologise': Sena MP defiant after thrashing AI staffer

Rediff.com24 Mar 2017

The Shiv Sena leader also said that he went out to watch 'Badrinath ki Dulhaniya' - on Thursday night to "relax" himself after the incident.

'Indians are prepared for Zika virus'

'Indians are prepared for Zika virus'

Rediff.com15 Jul 2016

The dreaded Zika virus may be of serious concern to some taking part in next month's Rio Olympics, but Indian shot put hopeful Inderjeet Singh just brushed it aside and said that it was unlikely to trouble the country's 100-plus contingent at the Games.

What's on Diljit Dosanjh's mind

What's on Diljit Dosanjh's mind

Rediff.com20 Jun 2019

'I am happy to get good work; it's all because of His blessings.' 'There are so many better actors than us, but they are not getting any chance.'

'Vijender will knock Hope out in 4 or 5 rounds'

'Vijender will knock Hope out in 4 or 5 rounds'

Rediff.com16 Jul 2016

'He has been in Bollywood movies, he has been in the Olympics three times, he has been all around the world fighting.' 'This is just another fight for Vijender and if you know the guy, he will fight like a champion.'

Coming soon: Lots of desi Netflix, Prime originals

Coming soon: Lots of desi Netflix, Prime originals

Rediff.com22 Jan 2019

Netflix and Prime have decided that rather than only buying the rights to Bollywood blockbusters to expand their reach in India, producing original content would be a better idea.

How to wear PINK, the colour of the season

How to wear PINK, the colour of the season

Rediff.com24 Nov 2016

It's the perfect time to embrace this pop hue in your closet.