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Yami-Emraan Battle Out A Nasty Divorce In Haq

Yami-Emraan Battle Out A Nasty Divorce In Haq

Rediff.com23 Sep 2025

Given all the talent involved and a rousing real life story at its centre, Haq is looking solid, notes Mayur Sanap.

Bombay Begums review

Bombay Begums review

Rediff.com8 Mar 2021

It's a treat to watch Pooja Bhatt explode on the small screen, raves Sukanya Verma.

'Women in our cinema are frozen in time'

'Women in our cinema are frozen in time'

Rediff.com10 Mar 2021

'This is the kind of dream role that actresses beyond a certain age don't get in our country.'

Kabhi Khushi, Kabhi Plabita

Kabhi Khushi, Kabhi Plabita

Rediff.com18 Aug 2023

She's the Moana of your fairy tale because 'a little bit of ocean, a little bit of sand' make her mighty happy.

Sex is okay, but no politics!

Sex is okay, but no politics!

Rediff.com18 Mar 2021

'We are henceforth going to black out all references to politics and religion.'

'I don't believe in favouritism'

'I don't believe in favouritism'

Rediff.com18 Jul 2023

'If we are unable to move out of catering to people's tantrums or their unreasonable demands or people treating other people badly or being okay with differential treatment, it will affect the storytelling and the creativity.'

The Web Series Taapsee Liked

The Web Series Taapsee Liked

Rediff.com27 Dec 2021

'There are no heroes, saviour or destroyers in Bombay Begums. Every character is real and believable.'

'I have no problem with love'

'I have no problem with love'

Rediff.com24 Sep 2022

'The thinking of society, even today, is that a woman always needs a man to be complete.' 'I am 50. I am single. I am invincible because I have been there, done that.'

The Singapore Soldier Who Became A Bollywood Actor

The Singapore Soldier Who Became A Bollywood Actor

Rediff.com28 Apr 2021

'I don't know if I became an actor, I was just trying to book jobs and survive.'

Why is Adarsh Gourav 'happy and proud'?

Why is Adarsh Gourav 'happy and proud'?

Rediff.com3 Dec 2021

IMDb has recognised the efforts of talented artists and awarded them the Breakout Talent of the Year 2021.

Stars watch The Married Woman

Stars watch The Married Woman

Rediff.com8 Mar 2021

A special screening of Ekta Kapoor's new Web series The Married Woman was held in Mumbai over the weekend.

Just How BAD is Social Media?

Just How BAD is Social Media?

Rediff.com27 Apr 2022

Escaype Live will chronicle the 'realities of social media in today's times'.

'I am in my honeymoon phase again'

'I am in my honeymoon phase again'

Rediff.com24 Sep 2022

'I was told so often by people, "Please leave your brains at home".' 'And I would say, "I only have myself to offer. I can't dance like Madhuri Dixit or Shilpa Shetty. I can only come and act."'

Coming this March: 8 OTT releases

Coming this March: 8 OTT releases

Rediff.com2 Mar 2021

There's a lot of action on the OTT platform this March, thanks to some interesting film and Web series coming up.

The BEST ACTRESSES of 2021

The BEST ACTRESSES of 2021

Rediff.com31 Dec 2021

Here are Sukanya Verma's favourite female performances of 2021.

2021, Jan to Jun: BEST Web Series

2021, Jan to Jun: BEST Web Series

Rediff.com6 Jul 2021

OTT has been flooded with a number of film and Web series releases, and many of them are very entertaining.

Why John Abraham isn't wearing any clothes!

Why John Abraham isn't wearing any clothes!

Rediff.com2 Mar 2021

Neha goes on a detox diet... Preity is missing her husband...

Amitabh, Sunny, Dulquer, Pooja...Wow!

Amitabh, Sunny, Dulquer, Pooja...Wow!

Rediff.com17 Aug 2021

'Sunny can command respect without raising his voice or fist. I wanted that personality for this character.'

Are You Ready For Sara-Vicky's Film?

Are You Ready For Sara-Vicky's Film?

Rediff.com28 Jan 2022

Rajkummar introduces us to Shardul... Shriya starts shooting... Gul goes biking...

'#MeToo happens more to women who are outgoing'

'#MeToo happens more to women who are outgoing'

Rediff.com25 Mar 2021

'Deepak's character is not an out and out sexual predator.' 'I liked the way it was done because I felt it was more real, rather than a more dramatic take where a girl feels that oh, I must fight for my rights.'

'I said no to a lot of big films because...'

'I said no to a lot of big films because...'

Rediff.com27 May 2021

'...it didn't make sense to me.' 'If the character was not adding (to the story), I wasn't interested.' 'The reason why I chose to act is because of the way it makes me feel when I'm acting, not for the fame and money.'

Meet Alia's Interesting Family

Meet Alia's Interesting Family

Rediff.com14 Apr 2022

Alia has connections with several places about the globe -- Gujarat, Kashmir, UP, Germany, England -- and hails from a splendidly multi-cultural family.

'The universe gave me a sign when I asked for one'

'The universe gave me a sign when I asked for one'

Rediff.com1 Jun 2021

'I wanted to know whether I should stay in Paris or do something else, and in less than a week, I got the call for The Last Hour.'

What to WATCH on OTT this week

What to WATCH on OTT this week

Rediff.com9 Mar 2021

Beloved movies, brand new shows, must-watch documentaries and feel-good fare, it's all there on OTT this week. Sukanya Verma offers a peek.

Taapsee, Madhuri, Raveena: Coming soon on Netflix!

Taapsee, Madhuri, Raveena: Coming soon on Netflix!

Rediff.com4 Mar 2021

Netflix has unveiled a line-up of 15 original series as well as returning seasons of popular shows.

'I hope people in other parts of the world watch my show'

'I hope people in other parts of the world watch my show'

Rediff.com23 Mar 2022

'While assisting on Made In Heaven, Ritesh Sidhwani asked me if I had anything I wanted to make.' 'Luckily, I had this script. I was working on the script of Eternally Confused And Eager For Love for four years.' 'Excel pitched the show to Netflix, and that was it!

'Stop making people feel like they are Gods'

'Stop making people feel like they are Gods'

Rediff.com22 Sep 2022

'At the end of the day, we are all humans.'

'Of course! It breaks your heart'

'Of course! It breaks your heart'

Rediff.com28 Apr 2021

'My father never saw any success for me. 'When I meet him in the next world, I will proudly say that I didn't buy houses and cars, but I made some art that will hopefully stand the test of time.'

Can You Watch 384 Films In A Year?

Can You Watch 384 Films In A Year?

Rediff.com11 Feb 2022

Aseem Chhabra watched some great films and some huge disappointments in 2021.