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Superboys Of Malegaon Review: Must Watch

Superboys Of Malegaon Review: Must Watch

Rediff.com28 Feb 2025

Superboys of Malegaon is a delight to watch, raves Deepa Gahlot.

Bollywood's Hatke Hotsteppers

Bollywood's Hatke Hotsteppers

Rediff.com23 Apr 2025

Sweet surprises are made of actors best known for their dramatics taking us by surprise by shaking a leg on screen.

Fawad Khan's Abir Gulaal Release NOT Allowed

Fawad Khan's Abir Gulaal Release NOT Allowed

Rediff.com24 Apr 2025

'We will take all necessary steps to ensure that Abir Gulaal is not released in India.'

No more free IPL streaming: JioHotstar to offer hybrid model

No more free IPL streaming: JioHotstar to offer hybrid model

Rediff.com14 Feb 2025

The Reliance-Disney joint venture's new, rebranded streaming app JioHotstar will offer subscription plans starting at Rs 149.

Partying With Ajay Devgn On A Boat!

Partying With Ajay Devgn On A Boat!

Rediff.com23 Apr 2025

Ajay Devgn and Honey Singh are in the mood for Money Money, and Rediff's Mayur Sanap, Hitesh Harisinghani and Afsar Dayatar capture the drama.

'It Was Destiny's Call'

'It Was Destiny's Call'

Rediff.com22 Mar 2025

'Creative impulses ek lifetime mein pura nahi ho payega.'

Lakme@25: The Beauties On The Ramp

Lakme@25: The Beauties On The Ramp

Rediff.com2 Apr 2025

The final show of Lakme Fashion Week's 25th anniversary was a grand gala.

'If Shah Rukh Khan Can Do It, I Can Too'

'If Shah Rukh Khan Can Do It, I Can Too'

Rediff.com21 Mar 2025

'My family are the mainstream audience and think I am wasting my time. Until I make a Rs 100 crore film, they won't be convinced.'

'Today, We Are Too Sensitive'

'Today, We Are Too Sensitive'

Rediff.com16 Apr 2025

'We have had several films on the caste system but they are all in different decades, when sensibilities were mature enough to comprehend.' 'Today, we are in a different zone of thought.'

Will Sky Force Be R-Day Weekend Bonanza?

Will Sky Force Be R-Day Weekend Bonanza?

Rediff.com25 Jan 2025

'Republic Day week has consistently been a lucrative period for the film industry.'

Odela 2: Tamannaah Rises Above Campy Horror

Odela 2: Tamannaah Rises Above Campy Horror

Rediff.com18 Apr 2025

If not for Tamannaah, it would have been an ordeal to sit through this uninspired horror fable, notes Arjun Menon.

SRK Fans Pack Cinema in Kashmir

SRK Fans Pack Cinema in Kashmir

Rediff.com8 Sep 2023

Shah Rukh Khan fans flocked to Kashmir's first and only multiplex INOX Cinema in Srinagar on Thursday, September 7, 2023, to watch Jawan, his latest action thriller.

Jio ends free IPL streaming in India

Jio ends free IPL streaming in India

Rediff.com17 Mar 2025

Reliance Jio said certain tariff plans will continue to give subscribers free streaming access to IPL 2025.

Jaat Review: The Sunny Deol Show

Jaat Review: The Sunny Deol Show

Rediff.com11 Apr 2025

Jaat is a full-on, South-infused entertainer that delivers exactly what it promises, feels Rajesh Karkera.

'Sikandar Sealed Salman's Fate'

'Sikandar Sealed Salman's Fate'

Rediff.com16 Apr 2025

'Salman's bad phase is going on for the last five-six years.'

'I Had No Worry About Getting A Bad Name'

'I Had No Worry About Getting A Bad Name'

Rediff.com23 Apr 2025

'I enjoyed my fiery exchanges with Akshay Kumar, who was extremely gracious and generous when the camera was not rolling. I enjoyed locking horns with him in court.'

'I Learnt So Much From Shyambabu'

'I Learnt So Much From Shyambabu'

Rediff.com25 Dec 2024

'I have never met anyone so knowledgeable and with so much conviction, so much humility about everything he knew.'

'Aamir Held Me Up When I Was Breaking Down'

'Aamir Held Me Up When I Was Breaking Down'

Rediff.com13 Mar 2025

'I was in serious depression during the shooting of Jo Jeeta Wohi Sikandar.' 'I realised that this is not the film I wanted to make.' 'Aamir told me we will redo, remove eight key characters and reshoot.' 'He gave me the confidence and told me it was a timeless script.'

'There Is Always Fear'

'There Is Always Fear'

Rediff.com9 Apr 2025

'Jaat is not just a community, an agent, or an individual; it's an emotion.'

Ground Zero: Emraan Ticks Off His Bucket List

Ground Zero: Emraan Ticks Off His Bucket List

Rediff.com8 Apr 2025

'When I met Dubeyji, whose character I am playing, I told him the story is even more filmi than films.'

Bromance Review: Mindless, Loud Comedy That Entertains

Bromance Review: Mindless, Loud Comedy That Entertains

Rediff.com17 Feb 2025

Bromance is a fun film that doesn't take itself too seriously, observes Arjun Menon.

Why Ayesha Jhulka Stepped Away From Films

Why Ayesha Jhulka Stepped Away From Films

Rediff.com25 Mar 2025

'I've not been doing much work because I was not getting the kind of roles I want to do.'

JioHotstar is here! Subscription starts at Rs 149

JioHotstar is here! Subscription starts at Rs 149

Rediff.com14 Feb 2025

JioStar, the newly formed joint venture by the merger of Viacom18 and Star India, on Friday announced the launch of JioHotstar by bringing together JioCinema and Disney+ Hotstar streaming platforms. With close to 3 lakh hours of entertainment, live sports coverage, and more than 50 crore users, JioHotstar provides compelling subscription plans tailored to diverse audience needs, starting at Rs 149, the company said in a statement.

'Emergency' screening halted in Punjab, Kangana says...

'Emergency' screening halted in Punjab, Kangana says...

Rediff.com17 Jan 2025

"The film has been made to insult the entire Sikh community. We will not let the movie release in Mohali or anywhere in Punjab. The SGPC is united in this matter," said Rajinder Singh Tohra, a member of the SGPC.

'India Has Lost The Most Humane Storyteller Of Our Time'

'India Has Lost The Most Humane Storyteller Of Our Time'

Rediff.com25 Dec 2024

'He was a visionary who redefined storytelling and inspired generations.'

10 Must Watch Stories From Across The World

10 Must Watch Stories From Across The World

Rediff.com20 Feb 2025

This year's Sundance Film Festival was rich with films and the theatres were warm, even as temperatures outside dipped to below freezing point. It snowed only once but the sidewalks remained slippery for a few days.

Anupama Parameswaran Is A Real Sundari!

Anupama Parameswaran Is A Real Sundari!

Rediff.com25 Feb 2025

Her vibrant wardrobe is full of steal-worthy outfits.

What Made Shaji N Karun A Master Film-Maker

What Made Shaji N Karun A Master Film-Maker

Rediff.com29 Apr 2025

With Piravi, Shaji N Karun joined the select group of great masters of film. Malayalam once upon a time used to produce such films. Today, it is only mindless violence, politics and grotesque humour. The films have no soul, although they are technically quite good. With Shaji's passing, and earlier with his mentor G Aravindan's untimely death, an era is coming to an end. Rajeev Srinivasan salutes the master, who passed into the ages on April 28.

'I Wanted Waheeda Rehman For Ankur'

'I Wanted Waheeda Rehman For Ankur'

Rediff.com24 Dec 2024

'I don't think Waheeda had the confidence that I could pull it off, so she said no.'

10 Films: Indian Cinema At Its Best

10 Films: Indian Cinema At Its Best

Rediff.com27 Dec 2023

Aseem Chhabra lists his favorite 2023 films -- a healthy blend of Bollywood, Hindi indies and some of the best work that is being done in Tamil, Malayalam, Kannada and Bengali cinema.

Is Wamiqa Getting Married? She Tells Us

Is Wamiqa Getting Married? She Tells Us

Rediff.com11 Apr 2025

'When I meet someone and feel something, and start dreaming about a big wedding, I will...'

Kerala leader MA Baby elected CPM chief, first from minority group

Kerala leader MA Baby elected CPM chief, first from minority group

Rediff.com6 Apr 2025

Former Kerala minister M A Baby was elected as the CPI(M) general secretary at the 24th party congress in Madurai. Baby, who was a member of the Rajya Sabha from 1986 to 1998, has been a member of the Politburo since 2012. He succeeds Sitaram Yechury, who passed away last year.

'I Came To Films To Earn Rs 3 Lakh'

'I Came To Films To Earn Rs 3 Lakh'

Rediff.com9 Apr 2025

'Dharmendra, Shashi Kapoor and I were inseparable while we struggled together.' 'When a disillusioned Dharmendra was packing his bags to return home, I prevailed upon him to give himself two months.' 'Five days later, he was signed for Shola Aur Shabnam and I signed Picnic.'

Deva Action Arrives On OTT

Deva Action Arrives On OTT

Rediff.com28 Mar 2025

Shahid losing his memory, Nicole losing her mind, Mufasa holding on to both, only on OTT this week.

'In Love, There Should Be No Ego'

'In Love, There Should Be No Ego'

Rediff.com21 Feb 2025

'We rarely see films that comment on a failed man-woman relationship.'

Virat's stunning decision ahead of Ranji tie...

Virat's stunning decision ahead of Ranji tie...

Rediff.com28 Jan 2025

The Ranji match between Delhi and Railways will be live streamed on JioCinema.

Empuraan Has The Soul Of A Right Wing Movie

Empuraan Has The Soul Of A Right Wing Movie

Rediff.com1 Apr 2025

Empuraan, with its gimmicky violence and vigilante posturing, is not out to widen your perspective or open up history. All it wants to do is pick your pockets, observes Sreehari Nair.

Is This The Right Time To Stay Invested In Small Caps?

Is This The Right Time To Stay Invested In Small Caps?

Rediff.com28 Apr 2025

Why try to time the market when time in the market works better? History shows that patient investors who stay the course often walk away with the real rewards, says Ramalingam Kalirajan.

IPL Boosts JioHotstar To 200M Subscribers

IPL Boosts JioHotstar To 200M Subscribers

Rediff.com14 Apr 2025

The subscriber count made JioHotstar one of the largest OTT platforms in the world.