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Like Deepika's Look In Project K?

Like Deepika's Look In Project K?

Rediff.com19 Jul 2023

The makers of the upcoming sci-fi Project K unveiled the long-awaited official first look of Deepika Padukone from the film.

Kalpana Chawla comic flies off the shelves

Kalpana Chawla comic flies off the shelves

Rediff.com17 Oct 2005

The demand has prompted the publishers to start a second printing.

Ananya, Janhvi, Kiara Get Gorgeous

Ananya, Janhvi, Kiara Get Gorgeous

Rediff.com19 Mar 2024

The Pinkvilla Screen and Style Icons Awards were held in Mumbai, and Bollywood suitably glammed up for the night.

Dear Ramiz Raja (sir) grace is a quality few have... you have none: Masaba

Dear Ramiz Raja (sir) grace is a quality few have... you have none: Masaba

Rediff.com15 Nov 2023

Fashion designer and actor Masaba Gupta on Wednesday slammed former Pakistan cricketer Ramiz Raja for laughing at a racist comment directed towards her parents, West Indies batting great Vivian Richards and veteran actor Neena Gupta

'No protection from jokes': Comic Kunal Kamra defends his tweets in SC

'No protection from jokes': Comic Kunal Kamra defends his tweets in SC

Rediff.com29 Jan 2021

'If this court believes I have crossed a line and wants to shut down my internet indefinitely, then I too will write Happy Independence Day post cards every 15th August, just like my Kashmiri friends'

When Karan Johar Yelled, 'Are You Mad?'

When Karan Johar Yelled, 'Are You Mad?'

Rediff.com18 Jul 2024

'When Bad Newz was given to me to direct, the first thing I did was go back to my childhood.' 'It's an ode to Hindi cinema.'

Laapataa Ladies Trailer: Kiran-Aamir Give Us A Treat

Laapataa Ladies Trailer: Kiran-Aamir Give Us A Treat

Rediff.com24 Jan 2024

Is this a shot at patriarchy under the classic tale of mistaken identities? Or a humorous coming-of-age feminist tale as seen in last year's Barbie, wonders Mayur Sanap.

Barbs, name calling: Did LS poll campaign breach all limits?

Barbs, name calling: Did LS poll campaign breach all limits?

Rediff.com31 May 2024

As Election 2024 hurtles towards result day in a medley of mangalsutra, mujra, mutton, machli and other barbs, these may sound like character names from Hindi comics of yore. Instead, these are the mocking, sometimes vicious monikers given by political rivals to each other.

Harley Quinn Wants To Flirt With You

Harley Quinn Wants To Flirt With You

Rediff.com21 Feb 2023

Discover some knock-out looks from Mumbai Comic Con.

Romance, Comedy, Mystery: Wide Variety On OTT

Romance, Comedy, Mystery: Wide Variety On OTT

Rediff.com15 Mar 2024

Mystery, horror, biopics, documentaries, fantasy, romance, comedy, coming-of-age, pick the genre you like from the wide variety on OTT this week.

Govinda returns to politics after 14 yrs, joins Shinde's Shiv Sena

Govinda returns to politics after 14 yrs, joins Shinde's Shiv Sena

Rediff.com28 Mar 2024

Bollywood actor and former Congress Lok Sabha MP Govinda on Thursday joined the Shiv Sena in the presence of Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde in Mumbai.

Dhoni sets out on new 'amazing adventure'

Dhoni sets out on new 'amazing adventure'

Rediff.com10 Sep 2022

Leading digital comic storytelling platform Pratilipi Comics has acquired rights of the highly-acclaimed graphic novel "Atharva: The Origin", featuring ace cricketer Mahendra Singh Dhoni as the titular character.

Ananya, Alia, Adah Win Awards

Ananya, Alia, Adah Win Awards

Rediff.com11 Mar 2024

While Hollywood attended the Oscars on Sunday night, film folk back home were busy getting glam for the Zee Cine Awards in Mumbai.

'I told Agastya's mother, 'Your son will be a star'

'I told Agastya's mother, 'Your son will be a star'

Rediff.com11 Dec 2023

Audiences have not seen a hero like Agastya since Rishi Kapoor in Bobby.'

Like Prabhas' Look In Project K?

Like Prabhas' Look In Project K?

Rediff.com20 Jul 2023

Days after Deepika Padukone's look in Project K was released, we get a glimpse of Prabhas in the film.

Why Salman Doesn't Do Comedy Anymore

Why Salman Doesn't Do Comedy Anymore

Rediff.com24 Nov 2023

'Since childhood we've said 'tumhare mu mein ghee shakkar'.' 'That's why I am moving away from sweet sweet films and concentrating on films like Tiger.'

Williamson, Southee set to join club 100

Williamson, Southee set to join club 100

Rediff.com6 Mar 2024

One piles up runs, the other piles up wickets. Both Kane Williamson and Tim Southee will hope to add to their hauls when they play their 100th Test match against Australia in Christchurch this week.

How Deepak Chopra is changing comic book industry

How Deepak Chopra is changing comic book industry

Rediff.com26 Jun 2007

Virgin Comics -- founded by Sharad Devarajan, Suresh Seetharaman and Deepak Chopra -- is redefining the comic book industry with tales based on eastern myths.

OTT Goodies This Week!

OTT Goodies This Week!

Rediff.com28 Mar 2024

From fantasy to football, OTT is beaming with all kinds of goodies this week.

Sunflower 2 Review: Unfunny!

Sunflower 2 Review: Unfunny!

Rediff.com1 Mar 2024

Sunil Grover and a perky Adah Sharma somehow salvage Sunflower 2, observes Deepa Gahlot.

Rohit Sharma set to launch India's first cricket-based superhero comic

Rohit Sharma set to launch India's first cricket-based superhero comic

Rediff.com17 Dec 2015

Rohit Sharma is set to launch a new environmental superhero team called, 'HYPER TYGERS' in collaboration with Graphic India, UK based ISM Komix and Cornerstone Sport.

Crew Review: Enjoyable!

Crew Review: Enjoyable!

Rediff.com29 Mar 2024

You do get your money's worth simply watching these girls do what they are best at: Entertainment, feels Divya Nair.

Andaz Apna Apna's Secrets REVEALED!

Andaz Apna Apna's Secrets REVEALED!

Rediff.com4 Nov 2023

'People remember each and every dialogue of Andaz Apna Apna, just as they remember every dialogue of Mughal-e-Azam and Sholay.'

Maidaan Review: Snooze Soccer

Maidaan Review: Snooze Soccer

Rediff.com9 Apr 2024

Maidaan draws out more yawns than yays, observes Sukanya Verma.

Amar Singh Chamkila Review: WAH!!

Amar Singh Chamkila Review: WAH!!

Rediff.com12 Apr 2024

Diljit Dosanjh's switch in singing style as he smoothly assumes Chamkila's vocal persona highlights the brilliance of his artistry, observes Sukanya Verma.

Sights And Dazzle Of Japan

Sights And Dazzle Of Japan

Rediff.com25 Jun 2024

Tokyo -- the songs Japan, Love In Tokyo and Sayonara from the 1966 Hindi film automatically pop up in the mind -- is buzzing and crowded like any other metropolis, discovers Deepa Gahlot. The modern apartment blocks are built cheek by jowl, so close together that one can open the window and borrow sugar from the neighbour in the next building. One of the fears of the Indian traveller is the unavailability of vegetarian food. Every city and town in Japan has an array of Indian restaurants that serve every variety of cuisine, right from Gujarati to Punjabi to Andhra and Kerala meals.

Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse Review: WOW!

Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse Review: WOW!

Rediff.com1 Jun 2023

Spider-Man: Across The Spider-Verse feels like a lovely celebration of Spider-Man as the superhero we all love, raves Mayur Sanap.

Asok, the first Indian comic character to win hear

Asok, the first Indian comic character to win hear

Rediff.com10 Aug 2007

In 1996, Asok, an ex-IITian, debuted as a summer intern in the satirical script that dwells on high pressure workplaces. Scott Adams, the creator, named Asok after an Indian colleague.

'Playing tipsy is difficult to enact'

'Playing tipsy is difficult to enact'

Rediff.com8 Mar 2024

'Bahut mazaa aaya tha doing Agneepath. When you are working with good actors, it enriches your acting.' 'Amitabhji and I had done Shahenshah before, but that was a fun film.'

Shah Rukh, Rani Win Big At Awards Night

Shah Rukh, Rani Win Big At Awards Night

Rediff.com21 Feb 2024

The Dadasaheb Phalke International Film Festival Awards were held at Mumbai's Taj Lands End hotel on February 20.

Kannada actor held for mowing down woman, husband critical

Kannada actor held for mowing down woman, husband critical

Rediff.com1 Oct 2023

While the woman succumbed to her injuries on the way to the hospital, her husband is is undergoing treatment.

'The Win Is Not Just For India, But For All The Women Out There'

'The Win Is Not Just For India, But For All The Women Out There'

Rediff.com3 Jun 2024

'If there is an artiste somewhere in India or in the world who wants to express her art, I hoped that this award would inspire them, and add meaning to their journey.'

Children Will Always Remember Uncle Pai

Children Will Always Remember Uncle Pai

Rediff.com24 Oct 2022

Uncle Pai, as he was fondly called, inculcated in Indian children a love for and interest in India's glorious past and its heroes.

Philip's Review: Worth A Watch

Philip's Review: Worth A Watch

Rediff.com19 Jan 2024

Philip's is a light-hearted film you can enjoy with your family and safely recommend to your friends, endorses Divya Nair.

9 Sequels Coming Up in 2024

9 Sequels Coming Up in 2024

Rediff.com17 Jan 2024

There's a whole slew of sequels coming up, and Joginder Tuteja lists them for us.

'When We Cry, People Laugh'

'When We Cry, People Laugh'

Rediff.com24 Nov 2023

Rediff.com's Prasanna D Zore, Hitesh Harisinghani and Afsar Dayatar return moist-eyed, elevated, after spending an evening with clowns and derring-do stunt artistes at Rambo Circus.

Have You Cooked With Your Mother? I Did

Have You Cooked With Your Mother? I Did

Rediff.com10 May 2024

Mother's Day reminded me of how my mom learned to cook Indian food.

Pictures That Best Capture 2023's Hindi Cinema

Pictures That Best Capture 2023's Hindi Cinema

Rediff.com29 Dec 2023

From moments that felt long time in the coming to swashbuckling statements that could be interpreted in more ways than one, there are some that fanned our nostalgia, some made our jaws drop (or stomachs churn), some hit too close home, still others left us with a lingering sense of guilt. Sukanya Verma picks cinematic imagery that stood out in 2023.

The Top Performers Of 2023

The Top Performers Of 2023

Rediff.com14 Dec 2023

2023 has seen some beautiful performances in films that released on OTT as well as in theatres.

Laapataa Ladies Review: Cheerful Ode To Sisterhood

Laapataa Ladies Review: Cheerful Ode To Sisterhood

Rediff.com29 Feb 2024

Laapataa Ladies is gentle yet firm in calling out the hypocrisies colouring everyday mindsets and prejudices without acquiring the high-handedness of a crusader, observes Sukanya Verma.