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Haddi Review: Violence Runs Amok

Haddi Review: Violence Runs Amok

Rediff.com7 Sep 2023

Watching Haddi after a meal is not advised since some scenes could induce nausea, warns Deepa Gahlot.

Sukhee Review: Shilpa Shetty Looks Great But...

Sukhee Review: Shilpa Shetty Looks Great But...

Rediff.com22 Sep 2023

...She does not have the acting heft, of say Sridevi in English Vinglish, or Vidya Balan in Tumhari Sulu, observes Deepa Gahlot.

India bag record 111 medals at Para Asian Games

India bag record 111 medals at Para Asian Games

Rediff.com28 Oct 2023

With 29 gold, 31 silver and 51 bronze in their kitty, the Indian para athletes won four medals more than the record tally of 107 won by the able-bodied athletes in the Hangzhou Asian Games, held from September 23 to October 8.

Have You Watched These OTT Films Yet?

Have You Watched These OTT Films Yet?

Rediff.com3 Jan 2024

Deepa Gahlot lists some 2023 movies that you need to watch if you haven't already.

10 War Films You Can Watch On OTT

10 War Films You Can Watch On OTT

Rediff.com21 Nov 2023

Of late, war films -- particularly those that tell stories of the 1971 War and Kargil -- have been produced.

Cong forms screening panels to pick candidates for polls in 4 states

Cong forms screening panels to pick candidates for polls in 4 states

Rediff.com3 Aug 2023

Gaurav Gogoi will head the screening committee for Rajasthan with Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot and former deputy chief minister Sachin Pilot included among the ex-officio members of the panel.

The Freelancer Review: Yet Another Version Of The Kerala Story

The Freelancer Review: Yet Another Version Of The Kerala Story

Rediff.com1 Sep 2023

The Freelancer has been made with workman-like efficiency, but the subject of Islamic terrorism could do with a break, points out Deepa Gahlot.

National Awards: Bollywood Clout At Work

National Awards: Bollywood Clout At Work

Rediff.com28 Aug 2023

'No small artistic film can even hope to win, except, maybe, as random tokenism,' asserts Deepa Gahlot.

Charlie Chopra and the Mystery of Solang Valley Review: Agatha Christie Redux

Charlie Chopra and the Mystery of Solang Valley Review: Agatha Christie Redux

Rediff.com27 Sep 2023

Charlie Chopra and the Mystery of Solang Valley is fun in parts, discovers Deepa Gahlot.

The Star-Maker You Didn't Know About

The Star-Maker You Didn't Know About

Rediff.com26 Sep 2023

Prayag Raj, who was so successful at his peak, ought not to have slid into oblivion, observes Deepa Gahlot.

2023's Must Watch Web Series

2023's Must Watch Web Series

Rediff.com28 Dec 2023

Deepa Gahlot picks 10 Web series that was worth the viewer's while.

Scoop Review: TERRIFIC Show!

Scoop Review: TERRIFIC Show!

Rediff.com2 Jun 2023

Even those with no knowledge of the inner workings of the media and police, would find Scoop absorbing as a human drama and the story of the resilience of a woman, her family and true friends, applauds Deepa Gahlot.

Recipe: Brown Rice Salad With Honey Mustard Dressing

Recipe: Brown Rice Salad With Honey Mustard Dressing

Rediff.com1 Aug 2022

The brown Rice Salad With Honey Mustard Dressing is a healthy, filling meal in a bowl with something from all the food groups.

'Katrina was very much against doing a Tamil version'

'Katrina was very much against doing a Tamil version'

Rediff.com16 Jan 2024

'It would have made (Producer) Ramesh Taurani very happy if I taken two Bombay stars, but the reason why I kept mentally rejecting the regular sort of casting was to discover this excitement, you know, can I crack it?'

Maratha quota: Curfew in Beed as protests turn violent

Maratha quota: Curfew in Beed as protests turn violent

Rediff.com31 Oct 2023

A group of Maratha reservation activists torched the first floor of the Majalgaon Municipal Council building and vandalised it in Maharashtra's Beed district, soon after setting on fire the residence of local NCP MLA Prakash Solanke on Monday, the police said.

10 Youth Shows You Must Watch On OTT

10 Youth Shows You Must Watch On OTT

Rediff.com5 Dec 2023

As the Indian version of The Archies gets ready to hit OTT, Deepa Gahlot picks 10 interesting college-and-youth-oriented shows on OTT.

When Bollywood Sang To The Moon

When Bollywood Sang To The Moon

Rediff.com24 Aug 2023

As India successfully lands Chandrayaan-3, does the moon look as beautiful as one's beloved or has the Chanda Mama of folk ditties acquired a whole new meaning?

Guns And Gulaabs Review

Guns And Gulaabs Review

Rediff.com18 Aug 2023

Rajkummar Rao and Adarsh Gourav get into the nutty mode easily and carry off the dark comedy without overacting, while Dulquer Salmaan looks bored, observes Deepa Gahlot.

Scam 2003: The Telgi Story Review: Yet Another Winner

Scam 2003: The Telgi Story Review: Yet Another Winner

Rediff.com1 Sep 2023

The series is held together by a superbly astute performance by Gagan Dev Riar, who moves from cheerful conman to menacing criminal with remarkable skill, observes Deepa Gahlot.

Amritpal's mentor aided his escape, with ISI help

Amritpal's mentor aided his escape, with ISI help

Rediff.com23 Mar 2023

Officials said Papalpreet Singh is considered one of Amritpal Singh's mentors who had been advising him on various issues.

Salman Rushdie, You Are A Fighter

Salman Rushdie, You Are A Fighter

Rediff.com13 Aug 2022

As he struggles in hospital, I wonder why anyone, especially someone who was not even born when The Satanic Verses was published, would want to harm a 75-year old man and a literary treasure, wonders Subhash K Jha.

www.maabharatikesapoot.mod.gov.in Live!

www.maabharatikesapoot.mod.gov.in Live!

Rediff.com16 Oct 2022

The Maa Bharati Ke Sapoot Web site (www.maabharatikesapoot.mod.gov.in) will enable citizens to contribute to the Armed Forces Battle Casualties Welfare Fund

OMG 2 Review: Goes Round In Circles

OMG 2 Review: Goes Round In Circles

Rediff.com11 Aug 2023

Akshay Kumar looks cool in that trippy get-up and adds his charisma to the film that is otherwise a lot of verbiage, observes Deepa Gahlot.

Trial Period Review: Terribly Outdated

Trial Period Review: Terribly Outdated

Rediff.com21 Jul 2023

If Trial Period was not such a slight piece of film-making, it would have some problematic messaging, observes Deepa Gahlot.

Bambai Meri Jaan Review: Gansgter Gush

Bambai Meri Jaan Review: Gansgter Gush

Rediff.com14 Sep 2023

Bambai Meri Jaan features horrific massacres and violence so brutal that it ought not to be seen on a home entertainment platform, warns Deepa Gahlot..

Get Your Sex Education On OTT

Get Your Sex Education On OTT

Rediff.com12 Oct 2023

Quite a few Hindi films have taken up issues related with sex, and managed to shine the torch on some pertinent issues.

10 Women Achievers You Must Watch On OTT

10 Women Achievers You Must Watch On OTT

Rediff.com26 Oct 2023

Kangana Ranaut plays an Air Force pilot in Tejas, joining an increasing list of films and shows centered around women playing significant roles in their careers.

Look, Who Attended Palak-Mithoon's Wedding Reception

Look, Who Attended Palak-Mithoon's Wedding Reception

Rediff.com7 Nov 2022

While the wedding was an intimate affair featuring only family and close friends, the couple hosted a grand reception for industry folk.

Tiku Weds Sheru: DREADFUL!

Tiku Weds Sheru: DREADFUL!

Rediff.com23 Jun 2023

Even the worst movies have a song, a scene, or a performance that makes all the effort of making a film worthwhile. This one should have been scrapped at script stage, declares Deepa Gahlot.

Sanya, Vidya At Guneet's Pre-Wedding Party

Sanya, Vidya At Guneet's Pre-Wedding Party

Rediff.com12 Dec 2022

Producer Guneet Monga and her fiance Sunny Kapoor threw a grand cocktail party on Sunday, December 11, a day before their wedding.

Jogira Sara Ra Ra Review: UNFUNNY!

Jogira Sara Ra Ra Review: UNFUNNY!

Rediff.com26 May 2023

Nawazuddin Siddiqui is not romcom material, notes Deepa Gahlot.

Bhumi, Kriti Party With Aamir

Bhumi, Kriti Party With Aamir

Rediff.com20 Feb 2023

Netflix hosted a get-together for all its stars in Mumbai, and they turned up looking fashionable and gorgeous.

Jee Karda Review: Poor Friends Version

Jee Karda Review: Poor Friends Version

Rediff.com15 Jun 2023

Jee Karda is a dish with a lot of garnish, but no flavour, observes Deepa Gahlot.

Review: Kacchey Limbu Is Raw

Review: Kacchey Limbu Is Raw

Rediff.com19 May 2023

From an observation of middle class insecurities and parents burdening their children with their dreams, the film becomes an underdog story, notes Deepa Gahlot.

Bloody Daddy Review: Big Fat Wedding Meets Gangster Gore

Bloody Daddy Review: Big Fat Wedding Meets Gangster Gore

Rediff.com9 Jun 2023

With its slick cinematography and breathless pace, Bloody Daddy is not really made for OTT, but that's where it ends up, notes Deepa Gahlot.

The Kerala Story Review: Distorted

The Kerala Story Review: Distorted

Rediff.com5 May 2023

Any aware viewer, who might wander into the film, will be repulsed by this unabashed spewing of communal hatred, feels Deepa Gahlot.

Music School Review: Much-Needed Message But...

Music School Review: Much-Needed Message But...

Rediff.com12 May 2023

Music School tries hard to make a case -- like 3 Idiots and Taare Zameen Par before -- to let children follow their artistic passions and not try to fit them into pre-set moulds, to which people might nod their heads in agreement before packing their children off to coaching class, notes Deepa Gahlot.

Neeyat Review: It's Not Boring But...

Neeyat Review: It's Not Boring But...

Rediff.com7 Jul 2023

Neeyat is not only sluggish, it also creates zero interest in the characters. It could, perhaps, be watched on OTT, where it is inevitably headed, feels Deepa Gahlot.

10 Gangster Shows On OTT

10 Gangster Shows On OTT

Rediff.com10 Oct 2023

Deepa Gahlot lists 10 gangster thrillers on OTT for those who have the stomach for gaalis and gore.

Asur 2 Review: Thrilling!

Asur 2 Review: Thrilling!

Rediff.com1 Jun 2023

What goes in favour of Asur 2 is its pace and novelty, even though the approach has all the hokiness of a comic book, observes Deepa Gahlot.