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Karni Sena refuses Bhansali's invitation to watch Padmaavat

Karni Sena refuses Bhansali's invitation to watch Padmaavat

Rediff.com20 Jan 2018

The production company sent a missive to Shree Rajput Karni Sena and Shree Rajput Sabha Bhawan, its leaders claimed but alleged that the move was only a ploy "aimed at fooling".

Lynching and Some Harsh Truths

Lynching and Some Harsh Truths

Rediff.com24 Dec 2021

Would a Muslim or Christian or Dalit mob who lynched someone because their religious feelings were hurt be given State protection? asks Jyoti Punwani.

Video: Listen to Pehla Nasha, UNPLUGGED!

Video: Listen to Pehla Nasha, UNPLUGGED!

Rediff.com2 Jun 2020

'We don't make films which have scope for great music anymore.'

Face dark reality of sexual violence: Freida @ India's Daughter premier

Face dark reality of sexual violence: Freida @ India's Daughter premier

Rediff.com10 Mar 2015

The BBC documentary, depicting the aftermath of the brutal gang rape and murder of Nirbhaya in 2012, has premiered in the United States with Oscar-winning actress Meryl Streep, Frieda Pinto and actor-director Farhan Akhtar in attendance as a show of support for the film banned in India.

Sai's Take: It's all about freedom of the press

Sai's Take: It's all about freedom of the press

Rediff.com11 Apr 2019

Arun Shourie, who made a name as an editor par excellence before he chose to join politics, put it in perspective: 'The Rafale judgment enables the media to its job.'

It will take time, but I am not giving up: Nikitha

It will take time, but I am not giving up: Nikitha

Rediff.com26 Sep 2011

Kannada actress Nikitha clears the air about her link-up with actor Darshan.

'Save water this Holi. There isn't enough for some to even drink'

'Save water this Holi. There isn't enough for some to even drink'

Rediff.com5 Mar 2015

A look at the top tweets from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.

Amid Padmavati row, V-P Naidu says violent threats unacceptable

Amid Padmavati row, V-P Naidu says violent threats unacceptable

Rediff.com25 Nov 2017

"You have no right to take laws into your own hands. At the same time, you don't have the right to hurt the sentiments of others", the vice president said.

Jha to remove objectionable bits from Aarakshan

Jha to remove objectionable bits from Aarakshan

Rediff.com11 Aug 2011

The film opens in theatres tomorrow.

Hamilton dedicates Belgian GP pole to late actor Chadwick Boseman

Hamilton dedicates Belgian GP pole to late actor Chadwick Boseman

Rediff.com29 Aug 2020

Hamilton, who had also topped Saturday morning's final practice session, never look like being challenged throughout the qualifying hour.

Maharashtra government asks police to 'look into' PK's content

Maharashtra government asks police to 'look into' PK's content

Rediff.com30 Dec 2014

The film has sparked protests in various parts of the country.

Have BJP supporters understood Modi's G-7 message?

Have BJP supporters understood Modi's G-7 message?

Rediff.com16 Jun 2021

'Given this dissonance between India's age-old multicultural tenets and the anti-minority temper of the present times, it cannot be easy for the BJP to maintain its balancing act to convince the world that all is well,' observes Amulya Ganguli.

'Are we in an Emergency-like situation again?'

'Are we in an Emergency-like situation again?'

Rediff.com18 Aug 2015

Two worthies were overheard mulling recent political developments

Kamal Haasan will be a disaster as a politician

Kamal Haasan will be a disaster as a politician

Rediff.com18 Aug 2018

'The very idea that Kamal Haasan would retire from active acting for active politics is as ridiculous as to suggest that Lataji would give up singing to weave handloom dupattas for destitute girls in Muzaffarpur,' declares Subhash K Jha.

This birthday, will Salman forgive Arijit?

This birthday, will Salman forgive Arijit?

Rediff.com24 Apr 2021

This birthday the best gift Arijit could hope for is to be finally forgiven by Salman Khan, says Subhash K Jha.

Sushant case: NCB grills Rhea for 8 hrs on Day 2

Sushant case: NCB grills Rhea for 8 hrs on Day 2

Rediff.com8 Sep 2020

'She came yesterday, she came today... we talked to her all day, questioned her. So, I cannot say she is not cooperating. She will come tomorrow too. 'So we are getting her cooperation,' NCB deputy director general (DDG) (south-west region) Mutha Ashok Jain told reporters after the questioning session.

'Fawad Khan never played Virat Kohli in Dhoni's biopic'

'Fawad Khan never played Virat Kohli in Dhoni's biopic'

Rediff.com10 Oct 2016

Reacting to reports that Pakistani actor Fawad Khan played the crucial character of Virat Kohli in the biopic made on Mahendra Singh Dhoni's life, the makers of 'M S Dhoni: The Untold Story' dismissed reports that his role was chopped off from the biopic. There were reports that Fawad's cameo on India's batting superstar Kohli was removed just before the release of the movie due to the ruckus over Pakistani actors in the wake of Uri terror attack.

Fun Filmi Facts: This star made her debut with Kama Sutra

Fun Filmi Facts: This star made her debut with Kama Sutra

Rediff.com8 Aug 2013

Get your weekly dose of Bollywood trivia, right here!

Not distorting history, Padmavati a fiction: Bhansali tells House panels

Not distorting history, Padmavati a fiction: Bhansali tells House panels

Rediff.com30 Nov 2017

It was perhaps for the first time that any parliamentary panel deliberated on a film before it had been approved by the censor board.

Karan Johar sounds like Sakshi Maharaj!

Karan Johar sounds like Sakshi Maharaj!

Rediff.com7 Mar 2017

What is the difference between Sakshi Mahraj asking beef-eaters to 'leave' and Karan Johar asking Kangana Ranaut to 'leave', asks Syed Firdaus Ashraf.

'Glamourising Alauddin Khilji akin to praising acid attackers'

'Glamourising Alauddin Khilji akin to praising acid attackers'

Rediff.com13 Nov 2017

Vipul Goel sought changes in the Bollywood film, saying that films based on historical facts, while exercising the freedom of thought, should also keep in mind the people's sentiments and culture.

Leslie Udwin rejects Delhi legal action after airing documentary

Leslie Udwin rejects Delhi legal action after airing documentary

Rediff.com6 Mar 2015

British film-maker Leslie Udwin has denied all claims by New Delhi that she broke a contract with Tihar Jail by airing the documentary "India's Daughter" on BBC, saying that the request for global ban has no legal or practical basis.

If Ekta Kapoor called Aishwarya Sushmita...

If Ekta Kapoor called Aishwarya Sushmita...

Rediff.com5 Jan 2022

'I've been getting offers to play someone who is sexy, hot and smart.'

India trying to muzzle free speech: Gangrape filmmaker

India trying to muzzle free speech: Gangrape filmmaker

Rediff.com5 Mar 2015

Leslee Udwin has called on Prime Minister Narendra Modi to "deal with the unceremonious silencing of the film".

Money! Money! Money! Why ABBA Returned

Money! Money! Money! Why ABBA Returned

Rediff.com23 Sep 2021

Nostalgia in the time of Covid is proving to be big business, observes Aditi Phadnis.

Vishwaroopam released in UP amid mild protest

Vishwaroopam released in UP amid mild protest

Rediff.com1 Feb 2013

Kamal Hasan's controversial film 'Vishwaroopam' was formally released in Luckow and other parts of Uttar Pradesh amid mild protests on Friday.

Govt and the bogey of content regulation

Govt and the bogey of content regulation

Rediff.com13 Feb 2021

Even if it wants to censor what you read, watch, or consume, the amount of content online is so huge that it is physically impossible for any government to do it, notes Vanita Kohli-Khandekar.

Protest groups disrupt Vishwaroopam shows in Kerala

Protest groups disrupt Vishwaroopam shows in Kerala

Rediff.com25 Jan 2013

The Kamal Haasan starrer releases amid much controversy.

Saif: I don't think Agent Vinod can go horribly wrong

Saif: I don't think Agent Vinod can go horribly wrong

Rediff.com23 Mar 2012

Saif Ali Khan talks about Agent Vinod.

Why Juhi Chawla is waging war against cell phone radiation

Why Juhi Chawla is waging war against cell phone radiation

Rediff.com21 Feb 2019

'We have created an enemy we can't even see and that enemy is entertaining us while tightening the noose around our necks.' 'As the radiation increases, it will affect everything -- from your little bumble bee to plants to every living cell.' 'By the time the effects are understood, it might be too late.'

Censor Board strikes again, blocks TV premiere of 'The Danish Girl'

Censor Board strikes again, blocks TV premiere of 'The Danish Girl'

Rediff.com27 Mar 2017

The television premiere of the internationally acclaimed film "The Danish Girl" was put on hold on Sony Le Plex as the channel was unable to receive the necessary certification from the Central Board of Film Certification.

12 AMAZING Political Movies

12 AMAZING Political Movies

Rediff.com4 Apr 2019

Politics is in the air, and in the movies.

Nestl comes up with 'miss-you Maggi' ads

Nestl comes up with 'miss-you Maggi' ads

Rediff.com26 Aug 2015

The under-one-minute films are titled 'Menu Cards, Mom and Neighbours'.

Kamal Haasan's Uttama Villain to release on May 1

Kamal Haasan's Uttama Villain to release on May 1

Rediff.com8 Apr 2015

A lowdown on what's going on in the Tamil film industry.

What's so obscene about Kabir Singh?

What's so obscene about Kabir Singh?

Rediff.com19 Jul 2019

'By ruffling dignified feathers, and by polarising its audience, Kabir Singh has put movies and art back into our public discourse,' says Sreehari Nair.

Sports at Academy Awards: Oscar gongs for NBA star Bryant, Russia dope docu

Sports at Academy Awards: Oscar gongs for NBA star Bryant, Russia dope docu

Rediff.com5 Mar 2018

The sports field saw two special mentions at the 90th Oscar Awards on Sunday night.

No grudge; Vishwaroopam row is NOT about TV rights: Jaya

No grudge; Vishwaroopam row is NOT about TV rights: Jaya

Rediff.com31 Jan 2013

Breaking her silence over the controversy surrounding the ban on Tamil film 'Vishwaroopam', Chief Minister Jayalalithaa on Thursday said her government was willing to facilitate resolution of the crisis if Muslim outfits and actor Kamal Haasan could hammer out an agreement.

PIX: Stars attend Vishwaroopam premiere

PIX: Stars attend Vishwaroopam premiere

Rediff.com7 Feb 2013

Checkout who all attended the premiere

GST is 'Gabbar Singh Tax', says Rahul; mocks Modi on note ban

GST is 'Gabbar Singh Tax', says Rahul; mocks Modi on note ban

Rediff.com23 Oct 2017

Gandhi attacked Modi and the BJP while latching on to the bribery allegation made by Narendra Patel, an activist of the Hardik Patel-led Patidar Anamat Andolan Samiti.