News for 'film production'

Vikram Bhatt: 'The Spirits Left Me To Rot In Jail Alone'

Vikram Bhatt: 'The Spirits Left Me To Rot In Jail Alone'

Rediff.com17 Jun 2026

'Horror keeps me safe. When I tried to do something else and abandoned the spirits, I landed up in prison.'

Actor Rajpal Yadav gets 3 months jail in cheque-bounce cases

Actor Rajpal Yadav gets 3 months jail in cheque-bounce cases

Rediff.com10 Jul 2026

The Delhi High Court has upheld actor Rajpal Yadav's conviction in multiple cheque-bounce cases, sentencing him to three months' imprisonment and ordering him to pay over Rs 1 crore to the complainant in each of the seven complaints, with Rs 2 crore already paid to be adjusted.

Vivek Agnihotri announces new film on Operation Sindoor

Vivek Agnihotri announces new film on Operation Sindoor

Rediff.com26 Mar 2026

Bhushan Kumar and Vivek Ranjan Agnihotri have announced their new film 'Operation Sindoor,' inspired by India's military strikes following the Pahalgam terror attack. The film is based on Lt Gen K.J.S. 'Tiny' Dhillon's book and aims to reveal the untold story of India's deep strikes inside Pakistan.

From software to film production

From software to film production

Rediff.com8 Dec 2006

A look at the interesting background of Maya Bazaar producer Raj Kishor Khaware.

Are You Making These 5 Monsoon Skincare Mistakes?

Are You Making These 5 Monsoon Skincare Mistakes?

Rediff.com3 Jul 2026

Aggressive scrubbing doesn't speed anything up; it just leaves your skin red, raw and angrier than before.

Before Alpha, 10 Times Bollywood Reimagined The Ramayana

Before Alpha, 10 Times Bollywood Reimagined The Ramayana

Rediff.com24 Jun 2026

Long before Alpha, Bollywood had been retelling the Ramayana in modern settings, sometimes subtly and sometimes not so subtly.

Sharvari: 'Working With Imtiaz Sir Has Been Surreal'

Sharvari: 'Working With Imtiaz Sir Has Been Surreal'

Rediff.com15 Jun 2026

'Working with Imtiaz Ali sir was something I had dreamt about for years.' 'His films have shaped the way I look at cinema and storytelling, and to be trusted with a character like Afsana was incredibly meaningful for me.'

Manasi Parekh's Historic Moment At Cannes

Manasi Parekh's Historic Moment At Cannes

Rediff.com13 May 2026

Manasi Parekh brought Gujarati cinema to the global spotlight at Cannes 2026 alongside husband Parthiv Gohil, marking a proud milestone for regional storytelling through their production house, Soul Sutra International.

Suresh Triveni: 'Actors Like Anil Kapoor, Madhuri Dixit Are Hungry'

Suresh Triveni: 'Actors Like Anil Kapoor, Madhuri Dixit Are Hungry'

Rediff.com11 Jun 2026

'I've asked them so many times that after going through gruelling shoot sessions for 30-40 years, what keeps your passion alive? I think it's the discipline to show up.'

Don 3 To Hera Pheri 3: 10 'Cursed' Sequels

Don 3 To Hera Pheri 3: 10 'Cursed' Sequels

Rediff.com28 May 2026

Bollywood has announced plenty of high-profile sequels with fanfare, only for a few of them to vanish into endless delays, casting chaos and development hell.

The Bad Brit From Lagaan Returns!

The Bad Brit From Lagaan Returns!

Rediff.com22 Jun 2026

''With Aamir, I have maintained a friendship, and I'm so grateful for that. He's been so kind and generous throughout these years, whether it's in Los Angeles, London or here.'

10 Iranian Films You Should Watch On OTT

10 Iranian Films You Should Watch On OTT

Rediff.com24 Mar 2026

Will these brilliant Iranian filmmakers reflect the turmoil in their country?

10 Partition Dramas You Must Watch

10 Partition Dramas You Must Watch

Rediff.com15 Jun 2026

Imtiaz Ali's new film Main Vaapas Aaunga is set to delve into the enduring trauma of the 1947 Partition, continuing Bollywood's complex cinematic journey of depicting one of history's most violent and impactful events.

Saregama to exit film production

Saregama to exit film production

Rediff.com17 Aug 2012

"We will come up with a new brand identity next month and have already assigned one agency for this. It will be a new branding for Saregama, with a more youthful and uncluttered logo. We have chalked out the future road map. While there are plans to enter the television space more aggressively, we are exiting the films business," said Sanjiv Goenka, chairman of the Group.

Ekta Kapoor:'You Can't Make A Business Out Of Doomscrolling'

Ekta Kapoor:'You Can't Make A Business Out Of Doomscrolling'

Rediff.com20 Jun 2026

'Of our population of 1.4 billion, 80 per cent are into doomscrolling.'

FWICE Revokes Ranveer Singh 'Ban'

FWICE Revokes Ranveer Singh 'Ban'

Rediff.com3 Jun 2026

The Federation of Western India Cine Employees has officially withdrawn its non-cooperation directive against Bollywood star Ranveer Singh, a move prompted by a legal notice from the actor and significant intervention from leading industry bodies, signalling a potential resolution in the Don 3 dispute.

Cine workers body boycotts Ranveer Singh over Don 3 exit

Cine workers body boycotts Ranveer Singh over Don 3 exit

Rediff.com26 May 2026

Farhan Akhtar and his partner Ritesh Sidhwani had filed a complaint against Singh before the Indian Film & Television Directors' Association (IFTDA), which then referred the matter to FWICE for further intervention.

Before Obsession, 10 Desi Must Watch Horror Gems

Before Obsession, 10 Desi Must Watch Horror Gems

Rediff.com10 Jun 2026

From psychological mind-benders to folklore nightmares and zombie comedies, these 10 Hindi horror films prove Bollywood has produced far more than just things that go bump in the night.

'If We Hadn't Passed An Order Against Ranveer...'

'If We Hadn't Passed An Order Against Ranveer...'

Rediff.com27 May 2026

'If we had not passed an order against Ranveer Singh, the film industry would have collapsed.'

'Mama Used To Hit Sanju With Chappals'

'Mama Used To Hit Sanju With Chappals'

Rediff.com1 Jun 2026

'While she was particularly attached to Sanju, she'd spew expletives at him, and hit him with chappals when he misbehaved.' 'She'd even beat me when I was rude to my elder sister Namrata.' 'Today you can't whack your child, but we have grown up with two-three whacks a day.'

Governor Review: Oversimple Take On India's Monetary Muddle

Governor Review: Oversimple Take On India's Monetary Muddle

Rediff.com12 Jun 2026

Governor: Simplistic narrative, questionable historical accuracy, underwhelming production quality, notes Sukanya Verma.

Wanted for 12 yrs, Guj murder convict built career in Bollywood, web series

Wanted for 12 yrs, Guj murder convict built career in Bollywood, web series

Rediff.com21 May 2026

A murder case convict, who jumped parole in 2014 and started doing supporting roles in Bollywood films, including those made by prominent production houses, after changing his identity, was arrested in Ahmedabad 12 years later, police said on Thursday.

'India Is At The Tipping Point...'

'India Is At The Tipping Point...'

Rediff.com13 Jun 2026

'...when it is going to start witnessing a hockey stick growth in terms of music streaming and paid music streaming.'

Varun Dhawan's 10 Best Roles, Ranked

Varun Dhawan's 10 Best Roles, Ranked

Rediff.com3 Jun 2026

Before Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai hits the screens, we rank Varun Dhawan's best films from passably entertaining to outright fantastic.

'I Would Like To Do My Gareeb Films'

'I Would Like To Do My Gareeb Films'

Rediff.com20 Mar 2026

'Filmmaking is such a weird line of work, artistic expression and collaboration.' 'It is letting go, then holding on to something, being democratic and then being tyrannical.'

The Rediff Podcast: What Makes A Good Leader?

The Rediff Podcast: What Makes A Good Leader?

Rediff.com8 Jun 2026

'Leaders are expected to have all the answers, but listening is the leadership superpower.'

Pooja Batra-Iulia Vantur Catch Up At Cannes

Pooja Batra-Iulia Vantur Catch Up At Cannes

Rediff.com16 May 2026

Pooja Batra's short film Echoes Of Us gets a special screening at the Cannes Film Festival.

Chand Mera Dil Trailer: Ananya-Lakshya Look Good But...

Chand Mera Dil Trailer: Ananya-Lakshya Look Good But...

Rediff.com11 May 2026

The Chand Mera Dil trailer feels like the story has already spoiled itself with only an emotional payoff reserved for the actual film, observes Mayur Sanap.

Vijay's Election Triumph Set To Revive Jana Nayagan Release

Vijay's Election Triumph Set To Revive Jana Nayagan Release

Rediff.com12 May 2026

Vijay's electoral triumph in Tamil Nadu is poised to dramatically revive the fortunes of his much-anticipated final film, Jana Nayagan, which has been plagued by release delays, censorship battles, and a cancelled streaming deal.

The 'Teenager' Who Beat Ranveer Singh

The 'Teenager' Who Beat Ranveer Singh

Rediff.com1 Jun 2026

'Right now, people may see it (my youthful face) as an advantage, but behind it there have been many years of struggles and disadvantages -- like being bullied -- which shaped me more than anything else.'

10 Eternal Raj Kapoor-Shankar-Jaikishan Soundtracks

10 Eternal Raj Kapoor-Shankar-Jaikishan Soundtracks

Rediff.com2 Jun 2026

On Raj Kapoor's 38th death anniversary on June 2, 10 soundtracks that reflect the creative crescendos scaled by RK and his musical team.

Chiraiya Marks SVF's Big Leap Beyond Bengal

Chiraiya Marks SVF's Big Leap Beyond Bengal

Rediff.com30 Apr 2026

'We want to become India's topmost integrated studio, working in different languages.'

Hindi Cinema Is Incomplete Without The Muslim

Hindi Cinema Is Incomplete Without The Muslim

Rediff.com6 Jun 2026

As time went by, different facets of the Hindi cinema started showing the complicated identity of Muslim -- sometimes tendentious and at other times perverse and unreliable.

10 Most Violent Indian Movies

10 Most Violent Indian Movies

Rediff.com26 May 2026

From Bandit Queen to Dhurandhar, these Indian films pushed cinematic violence to shocking, stomach-churning extremes.

Divyenndu: 'Peddi Made Me Feel Like A Newcomer Again'

Divyenndu: 'Peddi Made Me Feel Like A Newcomer Again'

Rediff.com29 May 2026

'Since Ram Charan is such a big actor, I was a little apprehensive initially. My character (in the film) comes from a high caste but his does not. So I was in two minds, how would he take it?'

Janhvi To Aishwarya: 10 Bollywood Actresses Who Wowed South Cinema

Janhvi To Aishwarya: 10 Bollywood Actresses Who Wowed South Cinema

Rediff.com26 May 2026

From Aishwarya Rai's magnetic Nandini to Mrunal Thakur's heartbreaking Sita, these Bollywood actresses proved they could do far more than just play glamorous imports in South cinema.

Pooja Batra Shows Off Her Cannes Wardrobe

Pooja Batra Shows Off Her Cannes Wardrobe

Rediff.com22 May 2026

Actress-Producer Pooja Batra showcased her short film Echoes Of Us at the Cannes Film Festival, making a striking appearance in various designer outfits, including a silver and black gown by Amit GT and a black gown by Duaba Serwa.

Boong, The Manipur Film That Won A BAFTA

Boong, The Manipur Film That Won A BAFTA

Rediff.com23 Feb 2026

'This story has been always there since my childhood because of missing people.' 'I remember a family member who disappeared and I kept wondering what happened to him.'

Priyanka Chopra To Pair Up With Orlando Bloom For Reset

Priyanka Chopra To Pair Up With Orlando Bloom For Reset

Rediff.com7 May 2026

Priyanka Chopra and Orlando Bloom are confirmed to lead Reset, an upcoming survival thriller directed by Matt Smukler, promising a gripping tale of mystery and deceit.

Jack Ryan: Ghost War Review: Generic Action Rut

Jack Ryan: Ghost War Review: Generic Action Rut

Rediff.com21 May 2026

An underwhelming thriller that never quite hits a home run, despite a solid John Krasinski doing his best, observes Mayur Sanap.