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Extraordinary Journey of the Fakir Review: Humdrum

Extraordinary Journey of the Fakir Review: Humdrum

Rediff.com21 Jun 2019

'Modest in its ambitions, eager in its naiveté, The Extraordinary Journey of the Fakir is a kiddie fantasy masquerading as an adult's movie,' notes Sukanya Verma.

Why Alia Wears White in Gangubai Kathiawadi

Why Alia Wears White in Gangubai Kathiawadi

Rediff.com8 Mar 2022

'I knew that since I would be designing for Sanjay Leela Bhansali's film, the aesthetics would have to be correct.' 'He doesn't show poverty in his films.' 'He won't show someone standing on the streets in phate hue kapde.'

Vote: Which Raima look is the best?

Vote: Which Raima look is the best?

Rediff.com7 Apr 2010

A peek into her changing looks in the movies.

Pix: Mahie Gill's 'red-hot' shoot

Pix: Mahie Gill's 'red-hot' shoot

Rediff.com17 Sep 2009

Here's what your favourite celebs have been upto!

From Aarya's coke addict to Mira Nair's Suitable Boy

From Aarya's coke addict to Mira Nair's Suitable Boy

Rediff.com9 Jul 2020

'You've to wait for the correct project and the right character.'

A spell called Harry Potter!

A spell called Harry Potter!

Rediff.com23 Jun 2003

London mansion fit for Indian prince goes on sale for 15.5 million

London mansion fit for Indian prince goes on sale for 15.5 million

Rediff.com23 Aug 2020

Prince Victor Albert Jay Duleep Singh's mansion is located in one of south-west Kensington's most sought after residential addresses.

Aline Weber dares to bare for mag cover!

Aline Weber dares to bare for mag cover!

Rediff.com21 Jul 2016

A look at how Brazilian model Aline Weber took the world of fashion by storm.

Sriramulu is BJP's Bellary candidate despite Sushma's ooposition

Sriramulu is BJP's Bellary candidate despite Sushma's ooposition

Rediff.com21 Mar 2014

After much debate and opposition by one-time godmother and leader of the opposition in Lok Sabha Sushma Swaraj, B Sriramulu will now fight on a Bharatiya Janata Party ticket from the Bellary parliamentary constituency.

The Lion King Review

The Lion King Review

Rediff.com19 Jul 2019

'As much as I appreciate this seamless show of computer graphics -- the gobsmacking detailing of its manufactured wildlife and landscapes -- there's something awkward about its authenticity.' 'Neither does it match the vigour of The Lion King's dramatic plot,' says Sukanya Verma.

'Instagram has given my career a boost'

'Instagram has given my career a boost'

Rediff.com4 Jul 2019

'I have started getting a lot of messages from people, directors, photographers...and I realised the importance of being visible.'

The world of Chaitanya Tamhane's Disciple

The world of Chaitanya Tamhane's Disciple

Rediff.com12 May 2021

'Tamhane's densely composed shots achieve what a vacuously whizzing camera seldom does.' 'Like those Renaissance Paintings in which a bewitching lady is shown posing for a portrait, and daily life plays out in a corner unruffled, Tamhane's static frames have a hundred interesting things happening within them,' observes Sreehari Nair.

Bollywood's 36 jhoola moments

Bollywood's 36 jhoola moments

Rediff.com12 Dec 2019

Sukanya Verma looks at the jhoola, and how it's an unforgettable part of many a Bollywood imagery in celebration, romance, frolic and, sometimes, even menace.

'I want to do something sensible, not play a glam doll role'

'I want to do something sensible, not play a glam doll role'

Rediff.com24 Jun 2016

Urvashi Sharma talks about her acting comeback.

Have you imagined the female gaze?

Have you imagined the female gaze?

Rediff.com25 Dec 2017

India's women artists, says Kishore Singh, look at politics and society and want to provoke reactions on issues based on their inheritance and understanding of gender, class, caste and environmental disparity.

Review Secret Superstar: Zaira Wasim is an absolute wonder!

Review Secret Superstar: Zaira Wasim is an absolute wonder!

Rediff.com18 Oct 2017

Secret Superstar's cheerful, feel-good imagery of a rotten reality reflects a young adult's hopeful perspective yet to be crushed by the weight of cynicism, says Sukanya Verma.

Indian on the outside, Swedish on the inside

Indian on the outside, Swedish on the inside

Rediff.com28 Apr 2017

Born and abandoned in Mumbai, reborn in Sweden, Erika Sandberg says she is Indian on the outside but feels Swedish on the inside. Vaihayasi Pande Daniel narrates her tale.

My life, my style: Sussanne Khan

My life, my style: Sussanne Khan

Rediff.com30 Jan 2015

Sussane Khan fields rapid-fire questions!

Dawood to Daddy: Bollywood's dons

Dawood to Daddy: Bollywood's dons

Rediff.com11 Sep 2017

Bollywood glorifies Mumbai's dons in its movies.

Review: De Niro and Hathaway hit all the right notes in The Intern

Review: De Niro and Hathaway hit all the right notes in The Intern

Rediff.com25 Sep 2015

The Intern is an easy, breezy office space confection that makes for a lighthearted viewing, feels Sukanya Verma.

Review: PK, a mixed bag of spunk and sentimentality

Review: PK, a mixed bag of spunk and sentimentality

Rediff.com19 Dec 2014

When PK works, it does with great merit. When it does not, it sermonises, says Sukanya Verma.

Saregama strikes the right notes

Saregama strikes the right notes

Rediff.com2 Dec 2017

In the past couple of years, Saregama has redefined itself into a 'content IP company'.

'I just wanted to come to India and become an actress'

'I just wanted to come to India and become an actress'

Rediff.com18 Apr 2017

'I have been cast in the lead in an Australian medical drama, Pulse.' 'It is a huge break for my career.' Aussie actress Pallavi Sharda on Begum Jaan, working with Vidya Balan and why she hopes Bollywood will offer her a comedy or romantic film soon.

Lessons from Bollywood: How to Cook

Lessons from Bollywood: How to Cook

Rediff.com14 Jan 2016

Read, and learn!

Ranbir-Ranveer, sigh sigh!

Ranbir-Ranveer, sigh sigh!

Rediff.com28 Nov 2016

From Feroz Khan-Danny Denzongpa's bare skin to Ranbir Kapoor-Ranveer Singh bare soul, Sukanya Verma's super filmi week saw it all!

Guess how many National Awards Shabana Azmi has won?

Guess how many National Awards Shabana Azmi has won?

Rediff.com29 Mar 2016

We give you the answer!

Did demonetization steal the colour from art?

Did demonetization steal the colour from art?

Rediff.com14 Feb 2017

Since the note ban was announced auction houses, galleries and art fairs are witnessing lukewarm sales -- even with masters like Souza, Raza and Padamsee. Ritika Kochhar reports.

Review: Cinderella is all things magical!

Review: Cinderella is all things magical!

Rediff.com20 Mar 2015

What Sukanya Verma loves about Kenneth Branagh's extravagant vision is he gives us a Cinderella that's got a little more spirit and penchant for horse-riding if not the hand-drawn delicacy or singing prowess of her animated avatar.

'I don't get many offers in Bollywood'

'I don't get many offers in Bollywood'

Rediff.com24 Feb 2016

'I choose the best of what I get. I will not do every Hindi film that comes my way. I would rather wait and do good films than do rubbish films because I will have no career left. It's tough in Bollywood because there is a lot of competition. You have to create a niche for yourself.' Raima Sen tells us why she's been away from Bollywood.

Bollywood's hilarious retro moments!

Bollywood's hilarious retro moments!

Rediff.com22 Apr 2015

These Bollywood gems truly deserve two thumbs up!

25 years of Pretty Woman!

25 years of Pretty Woman!

Rediff.com23 Mar 2015

The Richard Gere-Julia Roberts classic has aged remarkably well.

Rohan Murty, the master of many trades

Rohan Murty, the master of many trades

Rediff.com31 Dec 2015

Rahul is fascinated by history and ancient texts

Abhishek Poddar: The art collector who started at age 14

Abhishek Poddar: The art collector who started at age 14

Rediff.com23 Mar 2017

Ranjita Ganesan and Nikita Puri chronicle the journey of Abhishek Poddar, one of India's leading art patrons.

Raima: My grandmother Suchitra Sen's last wish was to see me get married

Raima: My grandmother Suchitra Sen's last wish was to see me get married

Rediff.com21 Jan 2014

Raima Sen comes out of her grief to tell us what grandmother Suchitra Sen's death means to the family and to cinema.

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