News for 'film ban'

STUNNER coming through: Katrina Kaif makes her Cannes debut!

STUNNER coming through: Katrina Kaif makes her Cannes debut!

Rediff.com14 May 2015

Give her the Best Debut of the Year award already!

From BJS to BJP: The Road Travelled

From BJS to BJP: The Road Travelled

Rediff.com25 Jun 2020

'The BJP's constitution promises allegiance to India's secularism and socialism.' 'This is the oath that it makes all its members sign,' observes Aakar Patel.

Daniel Radcliffe to star in Grand Theft Auto

Daniel Radcliffe to star in Grand Theft Auto

Rediff.com9 Apr 2015

Radcliffe, 25, is being considered for the role of Sam Houser.

'A lot of men will be affected by PadMan'

'A lot of men will be affected by PadMan'

Rediff.com12 Feb 2018

'For women, it's about, 'See idiot, this is what we go through.' For that, they will get their men.' 'When he comes, he will understand women's problems and say, "You are special" and she will get that 10 minutes ka bhaav. But it's very important.'

The Dileep Saga: It's only the interval, folks!

The Dileep Saga: It's only the interval, folks!

Rediff.com20 Jul 2017

Like many such cases, this case too would have remained under wraps had the survivor not exposed the villains and the crime they had commited.

Will free AP scribe after punishment: Pak Taliban

Will free AP scribe after punishment: Pak Taliban

Rediff.com31 Dec 2009

Refusing to release the abducted journalist Mohammad Rashid, who is associated with the Associated Press, the North Waziristan Taliban has said that Rashid is being interrogated to ascertain his motives behind coming to Miramshah.

Aishwarya arrives in Cannes!

Aishwarya arrives in Cannes!

Rediff.com18 May 2006

How JP helped the RSS

How JP helped the RSS

Rediff.com28 Jun 2019

'Though the RSS honours Sardar Patel, who actually banned it, the real hero in the story of its rise is Jayaprakash Narayan,' says Vir Sanghvi.

The women in Hrithik's life

The women in Hrithik's life

Rediff.com18 Mar 2016

Looking at the many linkups in Hrithik's life.

Pakistani protestors heckle Kabir Khan, ignore them he says

Pakistani protestors heckle Kabir Khan, ignore them he says

Rediff.com27 Apr 2016

Bajrangi Bhaijaan director Kabir Khan was in for a rude surprise when he arrived at the Jinnah International Airport in Karachi.

Naseer-Om Puri-starrer Shoot On Sight sinks

Naseer-Om Puri-starrer Shoot On Sight sinks

Rediff.com30 Sep 2008

Naseeruddin Shah and Om Puri are getting plenty of praise for their work in the thriller, Shoot On Sight, but the film itself isn't going anywhere, especially in America.

'I got carried away': Pandya apologises for comments on TV show

'I got carried away': Pandya apologises for comments on TV show

Rediff.com9 Jan 2019

India all-rounder Hardik Pandya apologised after being slammed for making what many construed as misogynistic and sexist remarks on the TV show Koffee With Karan, saying he got 'carried away by the nature' of the show.

Salman, Ram Kapoor, Sanjay Dutt: Bollywood's horrible bosses

Salman, Ram Kapoor, Sanjay Dutt: Bollywood's horrible bosses

Rediff.com27 Nov 2014

Yes, they exist on the big screen too.

Battle for the Marathi Manoos copyright

Battle for the Marathi Manoos copyright

Rediff.com9 Apr 2015

Ahead of BrihanMumbai Municipal Corporation polls, BJP is reminding Shiv Sena it is not the sole claimant of intellectual property rights for Marathi Manoos and Hindutva.

Let the Padmavati story be told

Let the Padmavati story be told

Rediff.com4 Dec 2017

'Padmavati represents the voice of thousands of Rajput women who lived and died not by their own choice.' 'Let their story be heard,' says Kishore Singh.

Why PK is OK

Why PK is OK

Rediff.com8 Jan 2015

If we don't want a Hindu version of our neighbour, we must keep open minds -- even when what we hear or see is not what we like.

PIX: Shammi Kapoor's last journey

PIX: Shammi Kapoor's last journey

Rediff.com15 Aug 2011

The film fraternity turned up to pay their last respects to the late hero.

Rift in Censor Board: Ashoke Pandit dubs Pahlaj Nihalani a 'tyrant'

Rift in Censor Board: Ashoke Pandit dubs Pahlaj Nihalani a 'tyrant'

Rediff.com12 Mar 2015

Ashoke Pandit took to Facebook to slam Nihalani, saying Anushka Sharma's NH10 was a victim of his 'crass functioning'.

BJP leader announces Rs 10 cr for 'beheading' Deepika, Bhansali

BJP leader announces Rs 10 cr for 'beheading' Deepika, Bhansali

Rediff.com19 Nov 2017

A fringe group in Bareilly announced a reward of Rs 1 crore for anyone 'burning her alive'.

25 GRAND Frames of Mughal-E-Azam

25 GRAND Frames of Mughal-E-Azam

Rediff.com5 Aug 2020

Sukanya Verma celebrates its grandeur and grandiloquence in 25 glorious frames on its diamond anniversary.

Why Rajini's 'Periyar row' is not a vote-catcher

Why Rajini's 'Periyar row' is not a vote-catcher

Rediff.com22 Jan 2020

If the Congress lost in Tamil Nadu in 1967, never to return, or the DMK and the AIADMK have kept their place in power and electoral politics since then, it owes not to their love or hatred for gods or for one religion over another. Instead, they had always been linked to performance and incumbency/anti-incumbency factors. There may be something in such constructs for Rajini's strategic team to consider, especially if the superstar is to enter direct politics by around this time next year. But then, they would need to brush up their homework more than at present, says N Sathiya Moorthy.

The A to Z of Shah Rukh Khan

The A to Z of Shah Rukh Khan

Rediff.com2 Nov 2019

On the actor's 54th birthday on November 2, we write another tome about the boy with big dreams and a regrettable haircut, who defied incredible odds to become one of the most loved actors on the planet.

The lady who wrote Badhaai Ho, Good Newwz

The lady who wrote Badhaai Ho, Good Newwz

Rediff.com23 Jan 2020

'The producer will wear these gold ornaments, but they will not part with Rs 30,000 or Rs 50,000 to pay the writer.'

40 Facts to Know About Dhoni

40 Facts to Know About Dhoni

Rediff.com7 Jul 2021

40 must know nuggets about the legendary Mahendra Singh Dhoni.

Padmavati row: Rajput body calls for countrywide bandh on Dec 1

Padmavati row: Rajput body calls for countrywide bandh on Dec 1

Rediff.com15 Nov 2017

Six of the eight persons detained in connection with the vandalising of a cinema hall were sent to judicial custody till November 19.

Tere Bin Laden set to tickle funny bones in the US

Tere Bin Laden set to tickle funny bones in the US

Rediff.com24 Sep 2010

The film will open The Friars Club's Comedy Film Festival in the US.

Asin goes to war-torn Jaffna

Asin goes to war-torn Jaffna

Rediff.com19 Jul 2010

Asin on her trip to war-torn regions of Northern Sri Lanka, thus becoming the first celebrity to visit the area.

Satyameva (Kadapi) Jayate. Truth Triumphs, Sometimes

Satyameva (Kadapi) Jayate. Truth Triumphs, Sometimes

Rediff.com10 Mar 2015

'Many who haven't even seen the documentary are claiming that it defames and damages the image of India, makes it sound unsafe, and gives the rapist a forum.' 'This couldn't be further from the truth, and the film shows the best qualities of India and Indians in standing up against evil as much as it shows the unvarnished truth.'

Discovered: Ayushmann, Kriti, Sushant's secret...

Discovered: Ayushmann, Kriti, Sushant's secret...

Rediff.com24 Jan 2019

Meet Bollywood's poetic souls!

Why YouTube remains shut in Pakistan

Why YouTube remains shut in Pakistan

Rediff.com15 Apr 2013

The Pakistani government is firm in its stance on keeping the ban imposed on YouTube until the video-sharing website removed the controversial blasphemous film that outraged the Muslim world last year.

Gurmeet Ram Rahim: Nothing in MSG is offensive

Gurmeet Ram Rahim: Nothing in MSG is offensive

Rediff.com20 Jan 2015

Ahead of the film's release, the godman addressed the media in Mumbai to clear the air about any misapprehension.

Padmaavat review: Nothing new to offer

Padmaavat review: Nothing new to offer

Rediff.com24 Jan 2018

'As the film progresses, you tire of the been-there seen-that spectacle.' 'You want a story. You want good dialogue, not the corny words you are hearing.' 'You want an emotional connect. You want a tighter film.' 'Sadly, with Padmaavat, that's not what you get,' says Savera R Someshwar.

Anil Kapoor, Subhash Ghai get court notices

Anil Kapoor, Subhash Ghai get court notices

Rediff.com9 Apr 2008

The Delhi high court issued notices to Anil Kapoor and Subhash Ghai over on a petition filed by a Delhi University professor seeking a ban on the screening of their recent film, Black And White, alleging that it was anti-Muslim.

'Indians need to grow up'

'Indians need to grow up'

Rediff.com24 Dec 2014

'67 years after India gained independence, its people still get offended by the slightest issues in films.'

Anurag Kashyap: Anti-smoking disclaimers make me feel insulted

Anurag Kashyap: Anti-smoking disclaimers make me feel insulted

Rediff.com26 Dec 2014

Anurag Kashyap explains why he is finally releasing his long delayed film, Ugly.

Pakistan's new IT minister warns Google

Pakistan's new IT minister warns Google

Rediff.com9 Jun 2013

Pakistan's new IT minister has warned that Google could be blocked in the country if the company fails to remove blasphemous and objectionable material from its video-sharing website YouTube.

Hackers and the rise of Digital Terrorism

Hackers and the rise of Digital Terrorism

Rediff.com18 Dec 2014

'Today it is a studio being held to ransom, tomorrow it will be a government, an entire nation. I don't see anyone laughing when that happens,' says Suparn Verma.

'I'm completely fearless!'

'I'm completely fearless!'

Rediff.com11 Feb 2016

'Even though Ab Tumhare Hawale Watan Sathiyon was not a hit, people still remember me. I must have done some really good acting in it. I met Akshay (Kumar, her co-star) recently and he told me 'tu toh director ban gayi hai' (you've become a director). I told him you can never predict where life takes you.' Divya Khosla Kumar prepares us for Sanam Re.

Haasan on Vishwaroopam row: I'm grateful to Jayalalithaa

Haasan on Vishwaroopam row: I'm grateful to Jayalalithaa

Rediff.com31 Jan 2013

Actor-director Kamal Haasan, whose film 'Vishwaroopam' is facing ban in Tamil Nadu amid a raging controversy, thanked Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa for her support as he addressed mediapersons in Mumbai on Thursday.

R Madhavan: Vishwaroopam deserves a release

R Madhavan: Vishwaroopam deserves a release

Rediff.com25 Jan 2013

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