News for 'cinema hall'

Investigation Launched After Man Found Murdered In Delhi

Investigation Launched After Man Found Murdered In Delhi

Rediff.com11 Jun 2026

A 42-year-old man, Mohammad Anis, was found murdered near a cinema hall in northeast Delhi's Nand Nagri. Police have registered a murder case, identified the accused, and are conducting raids, though the motive remains unknown.

Assam: Powerful bomb found in cinema hall

Assam: Powerful bomb found in cinema hall

Rediff.com10 Dec 2008

The bomb was noticed on Tuesday night by a member of the audience inside the hall at Ambari in West Goalpara during the interval. The hall authorities then halted the film's screening and informed the police.

Delhi Police Arrest Two With Criminal Records In Nand Nagri Murder Case

Delhi Police Arrest Two With Criminal Records In Nand Nagri Murder Case

Rediff.com11 Jun 2026

Two men have been arrested in northeast Delhi's Nand Nagri area in connection with the murder of a 42-year-old man during an attempted robbery. The victim, Mohammad Anish, was found critically injured and later died. Police recovered the victim's belongings and the murder weapon from the accused, who both have extensive criminal records.

Delhi Police Arrest Two With Criminal Records In Nand Nagri Murder Case

Delhi Police Arrest Two With Criminal Records In Nand Nagri Murder Case

Rediff.com11 Jun 2026

Two men have been arrested in northeast Delhi's Nand Nagri area in connection with the murder of a 42-year-old man during an attempted robbery. The victim, Mohammad Anish, was found critically injured and later died. Police recovered the victim's belongings and the murder weapon from the accused, who both have extensive criminal records.

12 injured in Assam cinema hall blast

12 injured in Assam cinema hall blast

Rediff.com9 Jun 2004

The blast took place in Paradise cinema hall in the heart of Tinsukia town just as the audience were entering for the matinee show at 1300 IST.

LG Sinha opens cinema halls in Pulwama, Shopian, says historic day in J-K

LG Sinha opens cinema halls in Pulwama, Shopian, says historic day in J-K

Rediff.com18 Sep 2022

Kashmir's first INOX multiplex in Srinagar's Somwar area will be thrown open to the public next week.

Jana Nayagan: Why Thalapathy Fans Are 'Super Excited'

Jana Nayagan: Why Thalapathy Fans Are 'Super Excited'

Rediff.com4 days ago

'We are super excited and very emotional as it is his last film. We have been waiting for two hours for the screen to open.'

Pak: Blast in cinema hall, several feared killed

Pak: Blast in cinema hall, several feared killed

Rediff.com1 Jun 2008

Several people were feared killed on Sunday when a bomb blast ripped through a cinema hall in a northwestern Pakistani city. Around 90 people were inside Regal cinema hall, located within the cantonment of Bannu city in the North West Frontier Province, when the blast occurred, state-run PTV reported.

Why cinema halls won't open for now

Why cinema halls won't open for now

Rediff.com28 Jul 2020

Companies say that unlike in the US and other countries, in India the high cost of rentals and lower ticket price makes it unviable to run an operation without half the seats available for sale.

Maha: New Covid norms for hotels, cinema halls, offices

Maha: New Covid norms for hotels, cinema halls, offices

Rediff.com15 Mar 2021

The 50 per cent capacity rule will not apply to offices dealing with health and other essential services.

Cinema halls in Mumbai closed till Sunday

Cinema halls in Mumbai closed till Sunday

Rediff.com13 Aug 2009

"A government resolution to the effect has been issued. The government feels that the measure is necessary in order to avoid crowds to curb swine flu," an official release said on Wednesday evening.

National anthem not mandatory in cinema halls, says Supreme Court

National anthem not mandatory in cinema halls, says Supreme Court

Rediff.com10 Jan 2018

The apex court modified its November 30, 2016, order by which it had made playing of the anthem mandatory in cinema halls before the screening of a film.

Download Satluj: Diljit Dosanjh

Download Satluj: Diljit Dosanjh

Rediff.com7 Jul 2026

Diljit Dosanjh encouraged fans to share pirated copies of Satluj, stating the work belongs to the people.

10 killed by blasts in cinema hall in NW Pakistan

10 killed by blasts in cinema hall in NW Pakistan

Rediff.com11 Feb 2014

At least 10 persons were killed and 20 others injured when three bombs ripped through a cinema hall in this restive northwestern Pakistani city on Tuesday.

RDX used in cinema hall blast: police

RDX used in cinema hall blast: police

Rediff.com19 Oct 2007

The confirmation of the RDX had established involvement of cross-border anti-national forces in the incident, the police said.

Cinema hall strike deferred by 90 days

Cinema hall strike deferred by 90 days

Rediff.com15 May 2003

The indefinite strike called by theatre owners across Maharashtra from Friday has been deferred for 90 days even as the state government decided to set up a Cabinet sub-committee to look into the demands of the cinema hall owners.\n\n

What was motive of the Cinema hall shooter?

What was motive of the Cinema hall shooter?

Rediff.com21 Jul 2012

The United States police on Saturday struggled to establish motive behind the deadly shooting spree at a cinema hall and explored ways to collect possible evidence from the suspect's 'booby-trapped' house, as President Barack Obama vowed to bring to justice whoever was behind the 'evil' act.

Cinema halls, food courts at BPCL fuel outlets

Cinema halls, food courts at BPCL fuel outlets

Rediff.com24 Sep 2010

State-run Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd (BPCL) is planning to expand its fuel retail outlets with food courts, cinema halls and provision stores in Haryana, Punjab, Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu.

Lockdown: Cinema halls lose 1,000 crore every month!

Lockdown: Cinema halls lose 1,000 crore every month!

Rediff.com25 Jul 2020

'In our business, every time a seat goes empty, it is a perishable good.' 'We have lost the opportunity of earning revenue out of it.' 'It's impossible to recover what we have lost.'

Vijay Film Festival To Mark Poll Triumph

Vijay Film Festival To Mark Poll Triumph

Rediff.com7 May 2026

'They want to know more about him. They want to see his films. Even those who were earlier not interested in his films want to see him now.'

1,200 cinema halls in Maharashtra to shut down

1,200 cinema halls in Maharashtra to shut down

Rediff.com2 May 2003

Over 1200 cinema halls in Maharashtra will down their shutters from May 16 with their owners pressing for reduction in taxes, increase in seating capacity and simplification of rules for licence renewal.

Play National Anthem before start of movie: SC to cinema halls

Play National Anthem before start of movie: SC to cinema halls

Rediff.com30 Nov 2016

In a bid to "instil committed patriotism and nationalism", the Supreme Court today ordered cinema halls across the nation to mandatorily play the National Anthem before screening of a movie and the audience must stand and show respect.

Blast in Ludhiana cinema hall: 6 dead, 30 hurt

Blast in Ludhiana cinema hall: 6 dead, 30 hurt

Rediff.com15 Oct 2007

It was not immediately known what caused the explosion in the hall in the multiplex in Sarmala road, which was teeming with hundreds of people on a festive Sunday evening. Police did not rule out the hand of terrorists in the blast but said the casualties could go up. Limbs of some of the dead were seen dismembered.

12 dead, 59 injured in US cinema hall shooting massacre

12 dead, 59 injured in US cinema hall shooting massacre

Rediff.com21 Jul 2012

A masked gunman on Friday turned the much-awaited premiere of the latest Batman movie in a US cinema hall into a "horrific" bloodbath, spraying the audience with bullets killing 12 people and leaving 59 others injured in the worst mass shooting incident in the country since 2007.

Why South Cinema Scores Big Over Bollywood

Why South Cinema Scores Big Over Bollywood

Rediff.com26 May 2025

South Indian filmmakers have kept their focus on the single-screen cinemagoer. They have kept their finger on the pulse of the single-screen cinema fan, who goes to movies once a month or more, to forget his weekly chores, explains Ambi Parameswaran.

Gurugram Police Announce Security Measures for Holi

Gurugram Police Announce Security Measures for Holi

Rediff.com2 Mar 2026

Gurugram police have announced special security arrangements for the Holi festival, including checkpoints and increased patrols, to maintain law and order and crack down on anti-social behaviour.

Did 'Dhurandhar' reveal military secrets? HC asks govt to review

Did 'Dhurandhar' reveal military secrets? HC asks govt to review

Rediff.com20 May 2026

The Delhi High Court has directed the Centre and the censor board to review a PIL raising concerns about the Ranveer Singh-starrer 'Dhurandhar: The Revenge,' which allegedly reveals sensitive information about India's intelligence and defence operations.

Maha: 'Boycott Muslims' video after Kerala Story show sparks row

Maha: 'Boycott Muslims' video after Kerala Story show sparks row

Rediff.com17 Mar 2026

A video purportedly showing people pledging to boycott Muslims socially and economically after a screening of 'The Kerala Story' has sparked strong reactions in Vasai, Maharashtra. Police are investigating the video's authenticity, while politicians and social media users express concern over rising communal polarisation.

Ahead Of Tera Yaar Hoon Main, Milap Zaveri's Films, Ranked!

Ahead Of Tera Yaar Hoon Main, Milap Zaveri's Films, Ranked!

Rediff.com4 days ago

From Satyameva Jayate to Mastiii 4, Milap Zaveri's films may divide critics, but ranking them can prove to be even more challenging than watching them.

Why YRF's Spy Universe Is Failing: From Pathaan's Peak To Alpha's Struggles

Why YRF's Spy Universe Is Failing: From Pathaan's Peak To Alpha's Struggles

Rediff.com9 Jul 2026

The once promising YRF Spy Universe, which delivered Bollywood's first Rs 500 crore grosser with Pathaan, is now grappling with an uncertain future as recent releases like Alpha and War 2 fail to ignite the box office.

Lagaan to Laapataa Ladies: Aamir Khan's 10 Best Productions

Lagaan to Laapataa Ladies: Aamir Khan's 10 Best Productions

Rediff.com17 Jun 2026

As Aamir Khan Productions celebrates 25 years, we rank the 10 best films produced by its star, from the iconic Lagaan to the recent critically-acclaimed Laapataa Ladies.

Ashwiny Iyer Tiwari Wants To Direct Deepika, Alia, Sai Pallavi

Ashwiny Iyer Tiwari Wants To Direct Deepika, Alia, Sai Pallavi

Rediff.com17 Mar 2026

'Why can't a woman make a Rs 100 or Rs 1,000 crore film, why only a male director has to make?'

Cinema halls going digital!

Cinema halls going digital!

Rediff.com22 Apr 2005

'Will audiences be ready to enter cinema halls?'

'Will audiences be ready to enter cinema halls?'

Rediff.com27 Apr 2020

'The entertainment industry is on the verge of a big, big, change over the next few months and years.'

'Dhurandhar Is Not A Ranveer Singh Film'

'Dhurandhar Is Not A Ranveer Singh Film'

Rediff.com2 Apr 2026

The monumental box office success of the Dhurandhar franchise has been attributed to Director Aditya Dhar's creative vision, rather than lead star Ranveer Singh's appeal.

How Mahesh Bhatt Alerted Kangana Ranaut To 2008 Mumbai Attacks

How Mahesh Bhatt Alerted Kangana Ranaut To 2008 Mumbai Attacks

Rediff.com2 Jun 2026

Actor-politician Kangana Ranaut shared her experience during the 2008 Mumbai terror attacks, revealing that director Mahesh Bhatt was the first to alert her and her Bollywood peers while they were at a party.

10 Haunting Love Stories

10 Haunting Love Stories

Rediff.com9 Jun 2026

From October to Saiyaara, these Hindi love stories proved that romance still has the power to break hearts, move audiences and create box office magic in the age of violent cinema.

Delhi Fires Reveal A Grim Reality

Delhi Fires Reveal A Grim Reality

Rediff.com26 Jun 2026

We have built an economy that can deliver everything -- from iPhones to biryani -- to a doorstep in 10 minutes, but it cannot deliver a fire engine through a lane in 20, points out Amit Kapoor.

Shweta Tripathi: 'I Don't Want Drama In My Life'

Shweta Tripathi: 'I Don't Want Drama In My Life'

Rediff.com9 Jun 2026

'I like to celebrate who I am. I like to experiment, and am not afraid to make mistakes. You have to be your biggest cheerleader.'

'Sreenivasan Was A Genius Of Cinema'

'Sreenivasan Was A Genius Of Cinema'

Rediff.com20 Dec 2025

'There will be no Malayali who does not recall, at least once a day, what Sreenivasan wrote, spoke or showed on screen.'