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Cartoonist Pran, creator of iconic Chacha Chaudhury, dies

Cartoonist Pran, creator of iconic Chacha Chaudhury, dies

Rediff.com6 Aug 2014

Eminent cartoonist Pran Kumar Sharma, popularly known as Pran, who gave life to lovable comic characters Chacha Chaudhury and his friend Sabu, is no more.

PIX: Hrithik mingles with Nushrat at Umang

PIX: Hrithik mingles with Nushrat at Umang

Rediff.com20 Jan 2020

Bollywood's ladies looked STUNNING as they walked down the red carpet at Umang 2020, a Mumbai Police Welfare Fund Initiative, held in Mumbai.

Want some LAUGHS?

Want some LAUGHS?

Rediff.com8 Jun 2021

Joginder Tuteja looks at promising comedies getting ready to tickle your funny bone.

The Family Man 2 review

The Family Man 2 review

Rediff.com4 Jun 2021

Manoj Bajpayee and Samantha Akkineni are simply fabulous in the second season of The Family Man, raves Namrata Thakker.

Roohi review

Roohi review

Rediff.com11 Mar 2021

As a self-confessed scaredy-cat, I have to say I was dreadfully exhausted by the end and noting the sloppy visual effects and continuity glitches in Janhvi's ghostly makeup.

4 Lessons From Dilip Kumar's Life

4 Lessons From Dilip Kumar's Life

Rediff.com8 Jul 2021

Dilip Kumar remains an inspiring example of how one can build a career from scratch, fuelled purely by passion and hard work.

Meet Buraaq, the world's first Muslim superhero

Meet Buraaq, the world's first Muslim superhero

Rediff.com7 Mar 2015

The series aims to dispel the myths and negativity about Islam via comic books and television

Bereaved ATK Mohun Bagan keeper is now COVID frontline warrior

Bereaved ATK Mohun Bagan keeper is now COVID frontline warrior

Rediff.com26 May 2021

Having performed his mother's shraddh ceremony, one of the stars of Indian Super League is now arranging oxygen cylinders, supplying food as a "frontline warrior" for his local club "Atlanta", located in South Kolkata's Golf Road region.

November Story review

November Story review

Rediff.com25 May 2021

The shortcomings are too many to overlook, but November Story is definitely a one-time watch, says Prateek Sur.

Here's what to WATCH on OTT

Here's what to WATCH on OTT

Rediff.com3 Feb 2021

The OTT menu is looking hot as ever with brand new offerings. Sukanya Verma tells you what you can catch this week.

How Saloni Gaur became Internet star Nazma Aapi

How Saloni Gaur became Internet star Nazma Aapi

Rediff.com14 Jul 2020

'I used to mimic my friends, my teachers, my relatives and that's how it started.' 'But yes, it obviously takes some effort to be funny while performing in character.'

For Now, US and China Settle for Cold Peace

For Now, US and China Settle for Cold Peace

Rediff.com17 Nov 2021

A genuine attempt was made to reset relations in a positive way, signalling a stepping back from the brink of conflict, much to the relief of the world, observes Ambassador T P Sreenivasan.

REWIND: The best PHOTOS of the week gone by

REWIND: The best PHOTOS of the week gone by

Rediff.com25 Jul 2011

We bring you a presentation of some of the best photos from around the world in the last week

'Indian weddings have never been portrayed like this'

'Indian weddings have never been portrayed like this'

Rediff.com29 Jul 2021

'A young film-maker like me doesn't have the luxury of first choices.'

What's hot on the OTT menu?

What's hot on the OTT menu?

Rediff.com2 Nov 2020

Baby Yoda's latest adventures, spirits of all shapes and sizes, NRIs in vendetta mode, catch all this and more on OTT in Sukanya Verma's weekly recommendations.

Hindus don't hate Munawar Farouqi. The police do

Hindus don't hate Munawar Farouqi. The police do

Rediff.com29 Nov 2021

The police do not have it in them to confront the Hindutva groups in a country ruled by a Hindutva party. No wonder Munawar Faruqui feels this is the end for him, asserts Jyoti Punwani.

'Stand-up is like a muscle in your body'

'Stand-up is like a muscle in your body'

Rediff.com14 Dec 2020

'Like every other job, if you do it enough, you get practice.' 'If you don't, things get rusty.'

Bhaag Beanie Bhaag review

Bhaag Beanie Bhaag review

Rediff.com9 Dec 2020

Bhaag Beanie Bhaag is neither hilarious nor engaging, complains Namrata Thakker.

Weddings And Movies: Match Made In Heaven

Weddings And Movies: Match Made In Heaven

Rediff.com24 Dec 2021

I remember a showbiz wedding during which guests had to sit through several painstakingly rehearsed but awkward dances performed by the bride's and groom's relatives. When Karan rolled his eyes, I smiled and said to him, 'You started it, now you suffer it.' An enchanting excerpt from Anupama Chopra's A Place In My Heart.

How often has Akshay played a cop?

How often has Akshay played a cop?

Rediff.com3 Mar 2021

Joginder Tuteja looks at Akki's various cop roles through the years, and realises that he's played one as many as 17 times!

'People in India take offence at jokes'

'People in India take offence at jokes'

Rediff.com12 Nov 2020

'People in India take offence because maybe that joke doesn't suit their narrative.' 'But they will laugh at a joke by that same person if it's in their favour.'

A NOT-SO-SENSITIVE Guide to Badhaai Do

A NOT-SO-SENSITIVE Guide to Badhaai Do

Rediff.com17 Apr 2022

Badhaai Do carries its audience on the wave of those little farces that come with being queer in India, a land where masculinity still has some say, observes Sreehari Nair.

Review: Zero Dark Thirty offers up a superheroine

Review: Zero Dark Thirty offers up a superheroine

Rediff.com15 Feb 2013

Zero Dark Thirty works as an action movie, writes Raja Sen.

The Dust Of Development

The Dust Of Development

Rediff.com1 Jan 2022

So, what's the problem if our present is screwed up when the future promises to be profitable? It's an Indian habit, notes Shyam G Menon.

Navarasa review

Navarasa review

Rediff.com21 Aug 2021

If the stories weren't bound by their themes or expectations or if they weren't limited to the time and the medium, Mani Ratnam's Navarasa could have been something better, feels Divya Nair.

Want to hang out with Snoopy and Charlie Brown?

Want to hang out with Snoopy and Charlie Brown?

Rediff.com29 Jul 2020

Let's visit the Charles M Schulz Museum and Research Center in Santa Rosa, California, home to Charlie Brown, Snoopy, Lucy and Linus?

Anees Bazmee's Most Pagal Comedy? VOTE!

Anees Bazmee's Most Pagal Comedy? VOTE!

Rediff.com25 Nov 2019

Sukanya Verma lists Anees Bazmee's stockpile of silliness.

What a comeback, Kapil!

What a comeback, Kapil!

Rediff.com31 Dec 2018

Syed Firdaus Ashraf applauds The Kapil Sharma Show's reincarnation.

Captain Marvel Review: Leaves you happy and impatient

Captain Marvel Review: Leaves you happy and impatient

Rediff.com8 Mar 2019

Captain Marvel is all about women empowerment, yet it's never preachy.

Not allowed to mimic Modi, Rahul, says comedy show participant

Not allowed to mimic Modi, Rahul, says comedy show participant

Rediff.com26 Oct 2017

Rangeela claimed after a month of shooting, he was asked to shoot with new gags as the channel would not air the Modi-Rahul jokes on air.

FryDay Review: A MUST WATCH for Govinda fans!

FryDay Review: A MUST WATCH for Govinda fans!

Rediff.com12 Oct 2018

No one can make the audience laugh like Govinda, raves Syed Firdaus Ashraf.

Will Ayushmann ace Aamir's act in Lagaan? VOTE!

Will Ayushmann ace Aamir's act in Lagaan? VOTE!

Rediff.com11 Jun 2021

What if Lagaan was remade today? Sukanya Verma picks actors best suited for the key roles.

Want to become Thor? Iron Man? Hulk?

Want to become Thor? Iron Man? Hulk?

Rediff.com12 Nov 2019

This is your chance, says Ranjita Ganesan

Freaky Halloween Ideas from Bollywood

Freaky Halloween Ideas from Bollywood

Rediff.com31 Oct 2019

Sukanya Verma gives you freaky costume ideas to borrow from Bollywood.

PIX: Ananya Panday, Hina Khan win awards

PIX: Ananya Panday, Hina Khan win awards

Rediff.com27 Jan 2020

The 26th edition of Lions Gold Awards was held on January 25.

Veteran actor Dinyar Contractor passes away

Veteran actor Dinyar Contractor passes away

Rediff.com5 Jun 2019

He was 79.

Who is this funny woman on Grazia's cool list 2020?

Who is this funny woman on Grazia's cool list 2020?

Rediff.com16 Jan 2020

Meet YouTube sensation and blogger Prajakta Koli, who features on Grazia's cool list 2020.

Review: Pataakha is a fun watch

Review: Pataakha is a fun watch

Rediff.com28 Sep 2018

Fun, colourful, comical are adjectives you will rarely use for a Vishal Bhardwaj film, but that's exactly what Pataakha is, notes Urvi Parikh.

Now, learn to invest in mutual funds with 'Suppandi'

Now, learn to invest in mutual funds with 'Suppandi'

Rediff.com22 Apr 2016

Suppandi has evolved over the years from being a household help to having a variety of office jobs.

SC notice to Kunal Kamra, Rachita Taneja in contempt cases

SC notice to Kunal Kamra, Rachita Taneja in contempt cases

Rediff.com18 Dec 2020

Attorney General K K Venugopal had granted consent for initiation of criminal contempt proceedings against Kamra, saying the tweets were in "bad taste".