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Darlings Is Daring, Not Superficial

Darlings Is Daring, Not Superficial

Rediff.com12 Aug 2022

I cannot think of another Hindi movie that has, without so much as a hint of cynicism or speechifying, brought out that fundamental fact of Muslims being an integral part of the Indian culture while being at the same time a subculture with its own polite niceties, observes Sreehari Nair.

25 Deadliest Bollywood Dacoits

25 Deadliest Bollywood Dacoits

Rediff.com7 Jul 2022

Ranbir Kapoor's larger-than-life daku depiction in and as Shamshera is old school at its spectacular best. While we wait to watch the actor in one of the most raw, rough and rustic outings of his career, here's Sukanya Verma's list of 25 daku roles we love, ranked in an ascending order.

Have Kejriwal-Mann promised Punjab voters more than they can deliver?

Have Kejriwal-Mann promised Punjab voters more than they can deliver?

Rediff.com11 Mar 2022

Nothing exemplifies this Sikh khundak (revenge) better than the fact that all the tallest names in the state lost their election to novices fielded by AAP.

Super heroes transform into Lego sculptures in Paris

Super heroes transform into Lego sculptures in Paris

Rediff.com2 May 2018

Move aside Avengers: Infinity War, DC Comics superheroes are here! Batman, The Joker, Wonder Woman and more of DC Comics super heroes have been sculpted into Lego art work for an upcoming exhibit in Paris. 'The Art of the Brick: DC Super Heroes' runs from April 26 to August 19, 2018 at Paris' Parc de la Villette.

Bahut Hua Samman review

Bahut Hua Samman review

Rediff.com8 Oct 2020

A glossy presentation of a confounding narrative, notes Moumita Bhattacharjee.

Delhi court rejects Zubair's bail plea, sends him to 14-day jail

Delhi court rejects Zubair's bail plea, sends him to 14-day jail

Rediff.com2 Jul 2022

Chief metropolitan magistrate Snigdha Sarvaria allowed the police plea, which said further investigation was on.

Who will win Bigg Boss OTT? PREDICT!

Who will win Bigg Boss OTT? PREDICT!

Rediff.com17 Sep 2021

Bigg Boss OTT is down to its five finalists: Shamita Shetty, Divya Agarwal, Pratik Sehajpal, Nishant Bhat and Raqesh Bapat.

Lessons from Bollywood: What to wear in bed!

Lessons from Bollywood: What to wear in bed!

Rediff.com3 Jul 2020

Sukanya Verma tells us how to rock night clothes, Hindi filum style.

MVA govt will probe 'conspiracy' video submitted by Fadnavis: Pawar

MVA govt will probe 'conspiracy' video submitted by Fadnavis: Pawar

Rediff.com9 Mar 2022

Pawar laughed at the suggestion that he wanted to finish Fadnavis and BJP leader Girish Mahajan politically.

Chandrayaan-2 components indulge in 'banter' ahead of landing

Chandrayaan-2 components indulge in 'banter' ahead of landing

Rediff.com6 Sep 2019

Using a comic strip, the ISRO tweeted, showing orbiter telling the lander 'Vikram' that it enjoyed its company before it separated on September 2 afternoon.

Hungama 2 review

Hungama 2 review

Rediff.com26 Jul 2021

Hungama 2's three-point torture is simple -- confound, frustrate and prolong, feels Sukanya Verma.

PIX: When Kangana dared to bare!

PIX: When Kangana dared to bare!

Rediff.com18 Sep 2020

Perhaps Kangana Ranaut has not heard of the popular saying, 'People in glass houses shouldn't throw stones'.

Bollywood's GHOSTBUSTERS

Bollywood's GHOSTBUSTERS

Rediff.com13 Sep 2021

Joginder Tuteja takes a look at ghostbusters, who have made quite the impression.

Trailer: Bharat looks paisa vasool

Trailer: Bharat looks paisa vasool

Rediff.com22 Apr 2019

Surprisingly, Salman's acting doesn't look too dramatic, feels Namrata Thakker.

The Real Reason For The BJP Victory

The Real Reason For The BJP Victory

Rediff.com19 Mar 2022

'The burden of the BJP's song is not development and delivery.' 'It is communalism,' argues Aakar Patel.

Bigg Boss 14: Just who is Shardul Pandit?

Bigg Boss 14: Just who is Shardul Pandit?

Rediff.com4 Nov 2020

Shardul Pandit entered Bigg Boss 14 as a wild card contestant and has been getting along well with almost all the housemates.

STUNNING! Jessica Chastain on the Oscars red carpet

STUNNING! Jessica Chastain on the Oscars red carpet

Rediff.com28 Mar 2022

Hollywood's biggest stars attended the 94th Annual Academy Awards.

25 Years Of Bollywood-Style PYAAR-FYAAR!

25 Years Of Bollywood-Style PYAAR-FYAAR!

Rediff.com27 Apr 2022

1997: Sukanya Verma offers a recap of its memorable imagery.

'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!

Trailer: Shubh Mangal Zyada Saavdhan is fun

Trailer: Shubh Mangal Zyada Saavdhan is fun

Rediff.com21 Jan 2020

Shubh Mangal Zyada Saavdhan appears a whirlwind ride filled with drama, emotion and, of course, humour, says Namrata Thakker

Time to Dance review

Time to Dance review

Rediff.com15 Mar 2021

Sooraj Pancholi is confident and likeable but his latest theatrical release Time to Dance is worth a digital dekko, feels Joginder Tuteja.

20 Years On: Abhishek Bachchan's Biggest Hits

20 Years On: Abhishek Bachchan's Biggest Hits

Rediff.com29 Jun 2020

June 30, 2000: The day Refugee released.

'We were all in awe of Sean Connery'

'We were all in awe of Sean Connery'

Rediff.com2 Nov 2020

'He was perfectly happy sitting around in his undershirt sans his wig, with us all and scratching himself and breaking wind.'

'The trick is to look forward with excitement, then you're alive all the time'

'The trick is to look forward with excitement, then you're alive all the time'

Rediff.com26 Sep 2022

Varsha Bhosle salutes that effervescent icon of Indian cinema, Dev Anand.

Hero, Mr Jones, Star Wars... OTT Treats!

Hero, Mr Jones, Star Wars... OTT Treats!

Rediff.com11 May 2021

Life, history, adventure, Sukanya Verma offers a rather feverish schedule on OTT this week.

What's OTT HOT: Family Man, Stephen King...

What's OTT HOT: Family Man, Stephen King...

Rediff.com8 Jun 2021

Action, animation, fantasy, romance, sports, crime, zombies, slice of life, coming of age, you name it, it's there on OTT this week.

Veteran journalist Vinod Dua passes away

Veteran journalist Vinod Dua passes away

Rediff.com4 Dec 2021

Vinod Dua was a Hindi broadcast journalism pioneer with stints in Doordarshan and NDTV.

'Ranjit blew me away with the wide range of his talent'

'Ranjit blew me away with the wide range of his talent'

Rediff.com20 Apr 2020

'His wicked sense of humour, his compassion will be hard to replace.'

The Issue With Looop Lapeta

The Issue With Looop Lapeta

Rediff.com10 Apr 2022

The simplicity of the model that was the original, which allowed it to glide with grace, has been foregone, observes Rohit Sathish Nair.

Comedy legend Jerry Lewis passes into the ages

Comedy legend Jerry Lewis passes into the ages

Rediff.com21 Aug 2017

The famous comic departs for the great comedy club in the sky.

Badhaai Do Is A Giant Step Forward for Hindi Cinema

Badhaai Do Is A Giant Step Forward for Hindi Cinema

Rediff.com21 Feb 2022

Two men smiling, eyeing each other as they briefly let their guard down, with no care of what the world around them is thinking, that has almost never been shown in a Bollywood film, notes Aseem Chhabra.

'Pagalpanti is a film that cannot be critiqued'

'Pagalpanti is a film that cannot be critiqued'

Rediff.com18 Nov 2019

'Pagalpanti has no double meaning, no exposure, no bloodshed... Even the villain is very cute!'

Veteran actor-comedian Jagdeep dead at 81

Veteran actor-comedian Jagdeep dead at 81

Rediff.com9 Jul 2020

The actor, whose real name was Syed Ishtiaq Ahmed Jafri, had not been keeping well, producer Mehmood Ali, a family friend, told PTI.

The Legend Called Shashi Kapoor

The Legend Called Shashi Kapoor

Rediff.com19 Mar 2022

'Shashiji was a terrific co-star.'

Why Kartik Aaryan Wants Rs 100 CRORES!

Why Kartik Aaryan Wants Rs 100 CRORES!

Rediff.com12 May 2022

'As an actor, I am very greedy. I feel my film should get good word of mouth, the critics must like it and it must get good box office collections.'

What are Konkona and Mini up to?

What are Konkona and Mini up to?

Rediff.com13 Nov 2019

The second edition MTV IWMBuzz Digital Awards were held in Mumbai, and celebrities made it a point to collect their award.

Ranveer's Gully Boy wins big again!

Ranveer's Gully Boy wins big again!

Rediff.com16 Mar 2020

Zee Cine Awards were held sans audience.

MLC polls results show picture in Maha has changed: Pawar

MLC polls results show picture in Maha has changed: Pawar

Rediff.com4 Dec 2020

Pawar said the result of the byelection to Dhule-Nandurbar seat, where the BJP's Amrish Patel won, was expected.

'Dancing with Shilpa Shetty was surreal'

'Dancing with Shilpa Shetty was surreal'

Rediff.com27 Jul 2021

'Even today when I think of it, I wonder how it fell on my plate.' 'Not just the remix, but also to do it with the original leading lady, Shilpa Shetty.'

T20 WC PICS: England whip Bangladesh for second win

T20 WC PICS: England whip Bangladesh for second win

Rediff.com27 Oct 2021

Images from the T20 World Cup Super 12s match between Bangladesh and England, in Abu Dhabi, on Wednesday.