News for 'comedy'

Know What Shraddha's Previous Job Was?

Know What Shraddha's Previous Job Was?

Rediff.com3 Sep 2025

Before becoming one of Bollywood's most recognisable faces, Shraddha Kapoor once worked as a sandwich maker and barista in the United States - a revelation that has left fans stunned and even momentarily fooled LinkedIn.

'We Knew From Day 1 We'd Win National Award'

'We Knew From Day 1 We'd Win National Award'

Rediff.com3 Oct 2025

'I'm so grateful Kathal is getting the recognition it deserves.'

'When I Can't Take Nonsense Any Longer Then Sparks Begin To Fly'

'When I Can't Take Nonsense Any Longer Then Sparks Begin To Fly'

Rediff.com23 Oct 2025

'Look after your own mother before looking after your neighbour's mother.' 'I don't believe in starving my own mother and feeding sweets to the neighbours.'

The 7 Best Bachchan Bromances

The 7 Best Bachchan Bromances

Rediff.com14 Oct 2025

While Amitabh Bachchan's chemistry with his heroines -- from Jaya Bhaduri to Rekha to Hema Malini -- brought sizzle to his films, many of his biggest blockbusters have been powered by his combustible combination with male co-stars.

Severance Bags 27 Nominations!

Severance Bags 27 Nominations!

Rediff.com16 Jul 2025

The Television Academy has announced the list of nominations for the 77th Emmy Awards, which will be held on September 14.

'Very Few Series Deal With Female Orgasm'

'Very Few Series Deal With Female Orgasm'

Rediff.com5 Aug 2025

'If a survey were conducted, many people wouldn't understand the concept.' 'Thanks to Rangeen, a conversation has started.'

The Man Who Directed 5 Superstars

The Man Who Directed 5 Superstars

Rediff.com15 Oct 2025

Dinesh Raheja charts the highs and lows of Hrishikesh Mukherjee's creative association with five megastars -- Amitabh Bachchan, Rajesh Khanna, Raj Kapoor, Dilip Kumar and Dharmendra.

'Gabroo, Chooza, Sometimes Nalayak'

'Gabroo, Chooza, Sometimes Nalayak'

Rediff.com20 Oct 2025

'On the set, he was this big personality, the great Om Puri. But at home, he was like a fluffy teddy bear.'

The Ba**ds of Bollywood Review: Enticing!

The Ba**ds of Bollywood Review: Enticing!

Rediff.com18 Sep 2025

Aryan Khan has made The Ba***ds of Bollywood entertaining and wicked, applauds Deepa Gahlot.

Metro... In Dino Arrives With Superman On OTT

Metro... In Dino Arrives With Superman On OTT

Rediff.com29 Aug 2025

Superheroes, sleuths and Sara Ali Khan in love, catch all kinds of fun-sized action on OTT this week.

10 Tamil Comedies You Must Watch On OTT

10 Tamil Comedies You Must Watch On OTT

Rediff.com19 Mar 2024

Comedies are a difficult genre to pull off in today's day and age, thanks to the audiences' increasing exposure to diverse content and dwindling attention spans. Still, there are quite a few Tamil movies that can bring on the laughs. Arjun Menon lists the recent releases you can watch at home.

Vir Das: Fool Volume Review: Funny And Profound

Vir Das: Fool Volume Review: Funny And Profound

Rediff.com18 Jul 2025

Vir Das' comedy amuses even those who didn't expect to be amused in the first place, discovers Utkarsh Mishra.

Enjoy Your Date With The Girlfriend On OTT

Enjoy Your Date With The Girlfriend On OTT

Rediff.com12 Sep 2025

Catch the blockbuster Saiyaara on OTT this week along with Rajinikanth's action-packed, Coolie.

Luv Ki Arrange Marriage Review: Loud Comedy

Luv Ki Arrange Marriage Review: Loud Comedy

Rediff.com14 Jun 2024

If this were a French farce, nobody would have batted an eyelid if the father of the groom and mother of the bride fell in love and wanted to marry. But here, some crude comedy is generated with a dash of melodrama, feels Deepa Gahlot.

Is It Time To Retire The Great Indian Kapil Show?

Is It Time To Retire The Great Indian Kapil Show?

Rediff.com23 Jun 2025

One thing you realize after seeing the title of the Netflix show, 'The Great Indian Kapil Show' that the word 'comedy' is missing from the title. In the language of mathematics: Kapil Sharma equals to Comedy. Kapil is synonymous with laughter and as a comedian when you watch him he makes you forget all your worries.

Salman On Bigg Boss 19: 'Don't Hit Below The Belt'

Salman On Bigg Boss 19: 'Don't Hit Below The Belt'

Rediff.com1 Sep 2025

'Look at comedians like Kapil Sharma, Krushna Abhishek, and Kiku Sharda; they're brilliant at what they do, but they don't cross certain lines.' 'If saying something about me helps boost your profile, go ahead. But inside this house, you need to compete fairly.'

'No One Could Have Played The Wounded Son Like Mr Bachchan Did'

'No One Could Have Played The Wounded Son Like Mr Bachchan Did'

Rediff.com22 Sep 2025

'I owe what Shakti became as much to Mr Bachchan as Salim-Javed.'

Son of Sardaar 2 Review: Tiring Buffoonery

Son of Sardaar 2 Review: Tiring Buffoonery

Rediff.com1 Aug 2025

The jokes don't land. The one-liners fall flat. And worse, nobody from the well-stacked cast looks like they are having fun, observes Mayur Sanap.

'Mohanlal Can Forego Anything To Give His Best'

'Mohanlal Can Forego Anything To Give His Best'

Rediff.com26 Sep 2025

What we see in him today is not just stardom, but the reflection of his sincerity, humility, and an artist who carries the fragrance of his roots, asserts K R Nayar, who has known the Dadasaheb Phalke Award winner from their school and college days.

What Janhvi Wants In Her Man

What Janhvi Wants In Her Man

Rediff.com15 Sep 2025

And it's not what you expect!

'Dead' voter visits Bihar CEO to plead he's alive

'Dead' voter visits Bihar CEO to plead he's alive

Rediff.com15 Aug 2025

A resident of Bhojpur district in Bihar on Thursday called on the Chief Electoral Officer of the state to plead that he was alive.

Ready for FaFa's Maareesan?

Ready for FaFa's Maareesan?

Rediff.com15 Jul 2025

Fahadh Faasil reunites with Maamannan co-star Vadivelu for the film Maareesan.

Kunal Kamra, Sena-UBT leader to get privilege notices over Shinde remarks

Kunal Kamra, Sena-UBT leader to get privilege notices over Shinde remarks

Rediff.com8 Jul 2025

The privileges committee of the Maharashtra legislature will issue a show cause notice to stand-up comic Kunal Kamra for his remarks against Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde. Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sushma Andhare will also receive a notice.

Shreya Sings, Janhvi-Sid Dance!

Shreya Sings, Janhvi-Sid Dance!

Rediff.com26 Aug 2025

'Love truly exists in Sonu sir's voice.'

Sholay Still Speaks to India's Soul

Sholay Still Speaks to India's Soul

Rediff.com18 Aug 2025

Even after 50 years, Sholay remains a lasting reminder of unity, shared memories and the joy of cinema, notes Mohammad Asim Siddiqui.

Cong slams oil ministry post featuring Savarkar with Gandhi on I-Day

Cong slams oil ministry post featuring Savarkar with Gandhi on I-Day

Rediff.com15 Aug 2025

A post by the oil ministry featuring V.D. Savarkar alongside Mahatma Gandhi and other freedom fighters has drawn criticism from the Congress party, accusing the BJP of distorting history.

'Comedy is very simple' :)

'Comedy is very simple' :)

Rediff.com16 Mar 2023

Sahil Shah and Rohan Joshi get candid about comedy.

Lokah Review: Intriguing!

Lokah Review: Intriguing!

Rediff.com1 Sep 2025

The Kalyani Priyadarshan starrer is the kind of incentive superhero origin story that can alter the way such films are made in Malayalam cinema, feels Arjun Menon.

'I'm Very Greedy And Hungry'

'I'm Very Greedy And Hungry'

Rediff.com7 May 2025

'I always think I'm going to do maybe two films a year. But then I get these really good scripts and I get greedy.'

'His Life, Words And Deeds Were Silent Teachers'

'His Life, Words And Deeds Were Silent Teachers'

Rediff.com2 Jul 2025

Shivanand Kanavi remembers his father, the eminent Kannada poet Nadoja Chennaveera Kanavi.

Heads of State Review: Silly, But Fun

Heads of State Review: Silly, But Fun

Rediff.com2 Jul 2025

Heads of State, co-starring apna Priyanka Chopra, is a silly buddy comedy where you have a lot to laugh and cringe at, notes Mayur Sanap.

Celebrity Couples Take Panga On OTT

Celebrity Couples Take Panga On OTT

Rediff.com30 Jul 2025

John Abraham releases his long delayed Tehran on OTT. Naveen Kasturia and Pratik Gandhi star in spy thrillers...

Andaaz 2 Review: Tacky Romance

Andaaz 2 Review: Tacky Romance

Rediff.com8 Aug 2025

The sheer awfulness of Andaaz 2 really doesn't deserve anyone's time or attention, warns Mayur Sanap.

Thalaivan Thalaivi Review: Melodramatic

Thalaivan Thalaivi Review: Melodramatic

Rediff.com1 Aug 2025

Vijay Sethupathi and Nithya Menen's electrifying performances hold Thalaivan Thalaivii together, notes Arjun Menon.

Bold, Breezy, Beautiful: Athulyaa's Fashion Fix

Bold, Breezy, Beautiful: Athulyaa's Fashion Fix

Rediff.com19 Jun 2025

She often pairs contemporary pieces with ethnic touches.

Coming Up In June: Thug Life, Kannappa, Housefull 5

Coming Up In June: Thug Life, Kannappa, Housefull 5

Rediff.com4 Jun 2025

June's OTT line-up looks entertaining. There's a lot coming up in theatres this month too.

Superman Beats Maalik At The Box Office

Superman Beats Maalik At The Box Office

Rediff.com14 Jul 2025

After comedies like Bhool Chuk Maaf and Stree, National Award-winning actor Rajkummar Rao tries hard core action in the gangster film, Maalik.

Are Spirits Troubling Kantara: Chapter 1?

Are Spirits Troubling Kantara: Chapter 1?

Rediff.com17 Jun 2025

Recently, a boat carrying Kantara actor Rishab Shetty capsized at a reservoir in Shivamogga, Karnataka. Luckily, the Kannada actor along with 30 crew members escaped unhurt.

Raja Saab: Prabhas' Shah Rukh-Style Romance

Raja Saab: Prabhas' Shah Rukh-Style Romance

Rediff.com16 Jun 2025

The teaser of the Prabhas starrer Raja Saab gives us a peek into the horror-fantasy film.

Kapkapiii Review: Meh!

Kapkapiii Review: Meh!

Rediff.com23 May 2025

What grabs your attention is the end credit which has a montage of BTS pictures of Sangeeth Sivan from the sets. He is smiling, chatting, laughing with his team