The quality of the series of JioHotstar's new microcontent platform, Tadka, is deplorable. When so much superior content is being created with the help of AI, Tadka shows are taking the content back to the tacky early days of television, both in the plots and subpar production values, observes Deepa Gahlot.
'The pandemic has led to an immense disruption in the world's political, financial, military and geopolitical situation. The pandemic was a warning.'
Though it revisits a terrifying period of Brazilian history, The Secret Agent just skims over the surface of the darkness, not losing its pace, colour, music and a sense of optimism, observes Deepa Gahlot.
2026 is all set to be big, when it comes to movie releases from Bollywood as well as pan-India releases from Tamil and Telugu cinema.
'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.'
In a first-of-its-kind move, Delhi University's course for Gen Z students promises to unpack the emotional landmines of dating in the age of Instagram, Tinder and instant swipes,
Starring Kunal Nayyar, Christmas Karma is a present day take on Charles Dickens' classic A Christmas Carol, with its three ghosts played by Eva Longoria, Billy Porter and Boy George.
'Something exciting is going to happen very soon.'
With Raid 2, where Ajay Devgn reprises his role as an income tax hawk swooping on a defaulter politician, the actor is hoping to make another successful sequel. Here's a look at his series of sequel love.
'I am happy showing my age. I don't want to look 20 years younger than my age. Neither have I done any cosmetic surgery nor do I want to.'
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Ranveer Singh was fully charged at the music album launch of his upcoming film, Dhurandhar, held in Mumbai.
'Just because I am not speaking it doesn't give anyone the power to take advantage of that.'
The UK government has announced a new road safety strategy, including 'Dev's Law' named after an Indian-origin boy killed in a road accident, to reduce deaths and serious injuries on British roads.
From double dates to Demogorgon, it's all there on OTT this week. Sukanya Verma lists them.
The Critics Choice Awards was held at the Barker Hangar in Santa Monica and saw Hollywood's A-listers get honoured at the first awards ceremony of the year.
'One of the dignified aspects of their relationship is that Hema reportedly told Dharamji that she would never disturb his first family.'
Over 25 years, societies evolve and tastes change. Cinema absorbs and reflects this transformation. Picking only 25 films from the first quarter of the century is tough.
There will be a lot of excitement in the theatres in December but OTT entertainment looks good too.
A look at the interesting movie releases lined up for November.
'As soon as Salman saw me, he immediately left Aamir's side and came towards me. He hugged me.' 'Then he introduced me to Aamir, saying, 'This is J K Bihari who launched me in Biwi Ho Toh Aisi".'
As the year draws to a close, Rediff's Senior Contributor Roshmila Bhattacharya takes a look at the hits and misses, the highs and lows, the newsmakers and the dealbreakers in alphabetical order.
Manchester City's Erling Haaland became the fastest player to reach 100 Premier League goals to ignite their charge on Tuesday.
Catch the blockbuster Saiyaara on OTT this week along with Rajinikanth's action-packed, Coolie.
The teaser of the Prabhas starrer Raja Saab gives us a peek into the horror-fantasy film.
rediffGURU Anu Krishna offers advice on how to take control of your life and relationships.
'When the show was releasing, I think all the actors were under the impression that this is a limited series.' 'After seeing the response, I feel we should have a season two.'
Ghosting might feel personal, but it's not about you.
'Mr & Mrs 55 was breezy, romantic and so Hollywood.'
rediffGURU Mohit Arora offers advice on how to navigate your dating and relationship problems.
The pilot of Vishal Bhardwaj's much-anticipated adaptation of Agatha Christie's The Sittaford Mystery is here. Aditya Roy Kapur's hotel manager takes on Anil Kapoor's all-powerful arms dealer. Idris Elba is back in action. Sukanya Verma shares her OTT recommendations this week.
Vikram Bhatt's horror film is a big let down, says Namrata Thakker.
On the other end of the spooky spectrum, there's the otherworld beauty looking for a do-gooder to help her restless spirit find peace.
'Story-telling is at the core of everything I do.'
'When I watch a horror film, I begin to imagine reflections in the mirror, creatures sitting on my closet...'
The Bhootnii is just never thrilling, frightening or funny enough to pass itself off as a horror comedy, notes Deepa Gahlot.
Roger Federer brings down the curtain on his illustrious career later this week but the Swiss maestro has assured his millions of fans that he will not become a tennis ghost.
Munjya is the most wildly entertaining ghost I have encountered at the movies recently. But he has the added advantage of being a Maharashtrian ghost, of possessing rhythms of speech and behaviour that are distinctly Maharashtrian, of being blessed with that beautiful brand of Maharashtrian irritability
Mouni Roy's killer fashion sense and her uncanny ability to look gorgeous in everything she wears keeps us on the edge of our seats!
