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John: Nothing's wrong with Madras Cafe; respect our opinion too

John: Nothing's wrong with Madras Cafe; respect our opinion too

Rediff.com20 Aug 2013

The film has run into trouble with pro-Tamil outfits.

Padmavati: No police action over threats

Padmavati: No police action over threats

Rediff.com20 Nov 2017

We are gathering evidence, says Bareilly SP; We will definitely take action, says Haryana DGP.

Shah Rukh Khan reacts to Dilwale boycott controversy

Shah Rukh Khan reacts to Dilwale boycott controversy

Rediff.com15 Dec 2015

Latest updates from Bollywood.

Lahore censor board clears Bajrangi Bhaijaan with two cuts

Lahore censor board clears Bajrangi Bhaijaan with two cuts

Rediff.com16 Jul 2015

The film release in India and Pakistan on July 18.

Pahlaj Nihalani ko gussa kyon aata hain

Pahlaj Nihalani ko gussa kyon aata hain

Rediff.com27 Feb 2017

'We've no objections to women wearing lipstick under a burqa. But the film shows these women doing unmentionable things,'

Padmavati row: Mumbai Police increase Deepika's security after threats

Padmavati row: Mumbai Police increase Deepika's security after threats

Rediff.com16 Nov 2017

Referring to the nose chopping of 'Surpanakha' in the epic Ramayana, Karni Sena leader Mahipal Singh Makrana said that while Kshatriyas respected women, if the film was not banned and Padukone does not stop inciting sentiments with her provocative language, the Rajputs will not lag behind in acting.

The Last Tango with Bernardo Bertolucci

The Last Tango with Bernardo Bertolucci

Rediff.com27 Nov 2018

Aseem Chhabra salutes the late Italian Master and his cinema.

Kerala court stays release of Rang Rasiya

Kerala court stays release of Rang Rasiya

Rediff.com5 Nov 2014

The film was set to hit screens on November 7.

Want to watch Fifty Shades of Grey? VOTE!

Want to watch Fifty Shades of Grey? VOTE!

Rediff.com5 Mar 2015

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In Gujarat, Rajputs hold massive protest against 'Padmavati'

In Gujarat, Rajputs hold massive protest against 'Padmavati'

Rediff.com12 Nov 2017

While over one lakh members of the community converged at a massive gathering at Gandhinagar, thousands took part in the protest march in Surat to raise their demand of staying the release of Sanjay Leela Bhansali-directed Bollywood film 'Padmavati'.

Actress slapped!

Actress slapped!

Rediff.com16 Oct 2007

Actress Padmapriya was slapped by her director for not getting expressions right.

Actor-writer-director Neeraj Vora no more

Actor-writer-director Neeraj Vora no more

Rediff.com14 Dec 2017

Before falling seriously ill, Neeraj Vora was working on the third instalment of the Hera Pheri franchise.

2.0 trailer warns you: Tech is out to get you

2.0 trailer warns you: Tech is out to get you

Rediff.com3 Nov 2018

2.0 raises the bar for Indian films, taking them a step closer to Hollywood blockbusters, says Saisuresh Sivaswamy.

Culture has become the new target of terror: Rushdie

Culture has become the new target of terror: Rushdie

Rediff.com24 Jan 2013

In an Exclusive Interview with CNN-IBN's Deputy Editor Sagarika Ghose, one of the greatest contemporary literary voices Salman Rushdie and internationally acclaimed film maker Deepa Mehta talk about the new form of intolerance towards writers, artists and filmmakers in India.

Congress, NCP slam Fadnavis for 'brokering' ADHM truce

Congress, NCP slam Fadnavis for 'brokering' ADHM truce

Rediff.com22 Oct 2016

Under pressure from political and other outfits, Bollywood film producers have announced that they will not engage with Pakistani artistes, clearing decks for the smooth release of Karan Johar's 'Ae Dil Hai Mushkil' as the MNS withdrew its threat to stall the screening.

The US under Trump: Why this American is worried

The US under Trump: Why this American is worried

Rediff.com6 Feb 2017

'I have had a US passport for 26 years. I have a Hindu name. But none of that matters it seems.' 'Today I have also become an immigrant from Yemen, Syria, Iraq, Iran, Libya, Sudan and Syria.'Today I am Changez Khan and Rizwan Khan.' 'All of us brown people have been put in the same boat by Trump,' says Aseem Chhabra.

10 times Kangana's sister proved she's a Twitter Terror

10 times Kangana's sister proved she's a Twitter Terror

Rediff.com16 Apr 2020

Rangoli Chandel is in the news again. This time, for spreading communal hate through her Twitter posts.

Still a long journey for young Thackeray

Still a long journey for young Thackeray

Rediff.com11 Nov 2019

One is hopeful that if he becomes CM, Mr Thackeray will not be as trigger happy in calling for bans or encouraging outrage, says Uttaran Das Gupta.

Mahira: Shah Rukh Khan spoilt me for life

Mahira: Shah Rukh Khan spoilt me for life

Rediff.com24 Jan 2017

Mahira Khan talks about her Raees experience.

Quiz of the day: Which politician was Aandhi based on?

Quiz of the day: Which politician was Aandhi based on?

Rediff.com15 Oct 2014

In a special series, we will put YOU to the test everyday!

Where's our freedom of expression?

Where's our freedom of expression?

Rediff.com9 Jan 2015

Just because one can (so far) criticise the policies of the government, or expose a corruption scandal, or question bureaucrats, does not mean we have freedom of speech, says Sherna Gandhy.

Shah Rukh Khan, Aziz Mirza at Kundan Shah's prayer meet

Shah Rukh Khan, Aziz Mirza at Kundan Shah's prayer meet

Rediff.com11 Oct 2017

Bollywood bids adieu to Kundan Shah.

TN guv on Vishwaroopam: Avoid filmmaking that hurts public

TN guv on Vishwaroopam: Avoid filmmaking that hurts public

Rediff.com1 Feb 2013

Amid a raging controversy over Kamal Haasan's 'Vishwaroopam', Tamil Nadu governor on Friday said filmmakers should show "due respect" for sensitivities of people while making films like 'Dam 999' and warned it will "not spare anybody who tries to whip-up communal passions."

The CLEVEREST thing Saif Ali Khan has done!

The CLEVEREST thing Saif Ali Khan has done!

Rediff.com29 Jul 2019

'The story ends at the end of this season; I don't know if they will extend it. It's a fairly solid conclusion (but) there is always scope for more.'

Photo: Aarakshan releases amid tight security

Photo: Aarakshan releases amid tight security

Rediff.com12 Aug 2011

Policemen assemble outside city theatre, Chitra.

EC to decide on release of Modi biopic on Friday

EC to decide on release of Modi biopic on Friday

Rediff.com4 Apr 2019

The biopic was originally set to release on April 12, but its producers had advanced it by a week, claiming 'public demand'.

Pub culture doesn't suit India, says Goa minister. Do you agree?

Pub culture doesn't suit India, says Goa minister. Do you agree?

Rediff.com13 Jul 2014

Union Tourism Minister Shripad Naik has said that the pub culture needs to be controlled and that tourism should not be promoted on its basis.

Couple in UK pull off COVID-secure drive-in wedding

Couple in UK pull off COVID-secure drive-in wedding

Rediff.com7 Oct 2020

Londoners Roma Popat and Vinal Patel were originally due to get married on April 20 but when lockdown disrupted their plans, they discussed the concept of a drive-in wedding with their wedding coordinator, Saheli Events, almost as a tongue-in-cheek thought rather than a serious plan.

The A to Z of 2016

The A to Z of 2016

Rediff.com12 Jan 2017

It was the year 'anti-national' became the 'it' gaali, and our humble haldi-doodh became the toast of the West's wellness brigade as 'Tumeric Latte.' It was the year 'cash' became unholy and 'fake news' became real. Shuma Raha looks back.

Study debunks notion that Asian Americans prefer boys over girls

Study debunks notion that Asian Americans prefer boys over girls

Rediff.com14 Aug 2014

In analysing census data from 2007-2011, researchers found that the at-birth sex ratios of Asian Americans are the same as white Americans. Arthur J Pais reports

<EM>Sins</EM>: 'Very tragic, sensitive story'

Sins: 'Very tragic, sensitive story'

Rediff.com22 Feb 2005

'My film talks about the eternal battle between Christ and Satan,' says director Vinod Pande.

Verdict on Kamal Haasan's Vishwaroopam on Tuesday

Verdict on Kamal Haasan's Vishwaroopam on Tuesday

Rediff.com28 Jan 2013

The Madras High Court on Monday deferred its order by a day on veteran actor Kamal Haasan's petition seeking a stay on the Tamil Nadu government's ban on his film Vishwaroopam following allegations by some organisations that the movie shows Muslims in bad light.

Review: Vishwaroopam is NO threat to Muslims

Review: Vishwaroopam is NO threat to Muslims

Rediff.com27 Jan 2013

On Friday afternoon, as he sat in a freezing cold New Jersey theater watching Kamal Haasan's latest film Vishwaroopam, a two and a half hour long international terrorism thriller and an expensive production for Indian standards, Aseem Chhabra kept trying to figure out one thing. Why did the film offend some Muslim organisations and why has it been banned in Tamil Nadu?

Kamal Haasan's 'Vishwaroopam' can't release till Mon: HC

Kamal Haasan's 'Vishwaroopam' can't release till Mon: HC

Rediff.com24 Jan 2013

The release of Kamal Haasan's 'Vishwaroopam' in Tamil Nadu has been deferred till January 28 by the Madras high court, which on Thursday declined to stay the two-week ban imposed by the state government on the film's screening.

Haasan: Vishwaroopam is not against my Muslim brothers

Haasan: Vishwaroopam is not against my Muslim brothers

Rediff.com24 Jan 2013

Kamal Haasan defends his film Vishwaroopam in an official statement.

Why you must watch Phir Bhi Dil Hai Hindustani today

Why you must watch Phir Bhi Dil Hai Hindustani today

Rediff.com30 Jan 2020

Twenty years ago, Aziz Mirza had the foresight to predict the great discord India would witness and revolt against, notes Sukanya Verma.

'The hope left for justice for my father gets crushed'

'The hope left for justice for my father gets crushed'

Rediff.com18 Jun 2021

Jyoti Punwani reports on the strange case of Prashant Rahi, MTech, journalist, activist, now in solitary confinement in a Maharashtra prison.

Pakistani actors are artists, not terrorists: Salman Khan

Pakistani actors are artists, not terrorists: Salman Khan

Rediff.com30 Sep 2016

Bollywood superstar Salman Khan says artistes from Pakistan should not be treated like terrorists and art and terrorism should not be mixed.

Salman Khan: Want all my fans to support Kamal Haasan

Salman Khan: Want all my fans to support Kamal Haasan

Rediff.com31 Jan 2013

Here's what your favourite Bollywood celebrities are tweeting.

Jagdeep's Most Memorable Roles

Jagdeep's Most Memorable Roles

Rediff.com9 Jul 2020

The funny man of Hindi cinema has passed into the ages, but the laughter he generated will echo for years to come.