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Bollywood's REAL LIFE Stories in 2021

Bollywood's REAL LIFE Stories in 2021

Rediff.com16 Dec 2020

Many big Bollywood's big movies have been pushed forward to 2021, thanks to the COVID-19 pandemic and lockdown. Among them are quite a few bio-pics.

'Regrets are a massive waste of time'

'Regrets are a massive waste of time'

Rediff.com20 Dec 2021

'If you work hard, persevere and have patience, every setback becomes an opportunity.

229m TV viewers watched India-Pakistan World Cup tie!

229m TV viewers watched India-Pakistan World Cup tie!

Rediff.com28 Jun 2019

The broadcaster's live streaming platform Hotstar saw 100 million daily active users during the India-Pakistan match, making it the highest-ever single day reach for the platform.

Human Review

Human Review

Rediff.com14 Jan 2022

Human presents an ugly truth -- that some people need to die a painful death in order to facilitate the process of finding a cure for deadly diseases, observes Utkarsh Mishra.

Aarya 2 Review

Aarya 2 Review

Rediff.com10 Dec 2021

Sushmita Sen's combination of blazing authority and maternal anxiety are perfectly cast as a woman thrown in the centre of chaos in Aarya 2, observes Sukanya Verma.

Could this be the most watched IPL ever?

Could this be the most watched IPL ever?

Rediff.com3 Sep 2020

It could reach more than 530 million viewers on TV and a few hundred million more online. But can it make money for Disney Star?

10 OTT Shows to Watch This Week

10 OTT Shows to Watch This Week

Rediff.com21 Sep 2020

Bhumi Pednekar and Konkona Sen Sharma's ode to sisterhood, Robert Pattinson's amusing accent, Satyajit Ray's many masterpieces, Steven Soderbergh's breakout indie, Mark Ruffalo's good fight -- all this and more on Sukanya Verma's recommendation list on OTT this week.

Spin review

Spin review

Rediff.com16 Aug 2021

Spin's rather old-fashioned and vanilla depiction of the Indian American way is a bit of a bummer, feels Sukanya Verma.

Hero, Mr Jones, Star Wars... OTT Treats!

Hero, Mr Jones, Star Wars... OTT Treats!

Rediff.com11 May 2021

Life, history, adventure, Sukanya Verma offers a rather feverish schedule on OTT this week.

What's OTT HOT: Family Man, Stephen King...

What's OTT HOT: Family Man, Stephen King...

Rediff.com8 Jun 2021

Action, animation, fantasy, romance, sports, crime, zombies, slice of life, coming of age, you name it, it's there on OTT this week.

Huma gives you a reason to stay home

Huma gives you a reason to stay home

Rediff.com30 Apr 2021

Sandeepa shoots...Esha Deol celebrates International Dance Day...

Bollywood's Top Spy Thrillers

Bollywood's Top Spy Thrillers

Rediff.com8 Oct 2021

Joginder Tuteja looks at some of the biggest spy thrillers, and where you can watch them.

Shiddat review

Shiddat review

Rediff.com1 Oct 2021

What should be a cautionary tale on choosing your one-night stands with care becomes another lousy attempt to rehash the Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge formula by cooking up one implausible scenario after another, notes Sukanya Verma.

IPL rights base price doubles to Rs 32,890 crore in five years

IPL rights base price doubles to Rs 32,890 crore in five years

Rediff.com1 Apr 2022

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has pegged the base price for the combined IPL media rights at Rs 32,890 crore, nearly double the Rs 16,347 that Star Disney paid five years ago. Experts say that at these levels, there does not seem to be any profit-and-loss logic at play. It is more about what premium broadcasting companies are ready to spend for market share dominance. They point out that due to competition, they expect the final price to hit Rs 40,000-50,000 crore.

Physical, Sherni: OTT DELIGHTS of the Week

Physical, Sherni: OTT DELIGHTS of the Week

Rediff.com22 Jun 2021

Serial killer confusion in small-town South Korea, a struggling mission to save the tiger in the heartland of India, a slice-of-summer friendship by the Italian coast, Sukanya Verma lists a fascinating mix of must-watch fare on OTT this week.

Tandav row: Govt seeks Amazon Prime's reply

Tandav row: Govt seeks Amazon Prime's reply

Rediff.com18 Jan 2021

Bharatiya Janata Party MP Manoj Kotak has written to Information and Broadcasting Minister Prakash Javadekar seeking a ban on Amazon Prime Video's series Tandav for allegedly ridiculing Hindu deities.

A Thursday Review

A Thursday Review

Rediff.com17 Feb 2022

A Thursday is the sort of in-the-moment drama that holds your attention and emotions while it lasts but doesn't dig enough to linger on, observes Sukanya Verma.

Shakuntala Devi trailer: Vidya Balan is back!

Shakuntala Devi trailer: Vidya Balan is back!

Rediff.com16 Jul 2020

The trailer of Shakuntala Devi looks promising, says Namrata Thakker.

What to watch on OTT this week

What to watch on OTT this week

Rediff.com23 Mar 2021

DC superheroes, Marvel superheroes, sleep science, scandals, Sukanya Verma brings you all you catch on OTT this week.

This Week's MUST WATCH OTT

This Week's MUST WATCH OTT

Rediff.com27 Apr 2021

Kate Winslet's turn as detective while Seema Pahwa turns director, all this and more on OTT this week.

Your OTT Guide for the week

Your OTT Guide for the week

Rediff.com9 Feb 2021

Sci-fi blockbusters, massy masala, poignant classics, playful cartoons, Sukanya Verma has something for every taste on OTT this week.

Coming Up: A Rs 400 Billion Auction For IPL/ICC Rights

Coming Up: A Rs 400 Billion Auction For IPL/ICC Rights

Rediff.com18 Dec 2021

Broadcasting and digital companies are ready to join the country's biggest ever auction of sports rights next year.

Even before a ball is bowled in IPL, Aamir is a hit

Even before a ball is bowled in IPL, Aamir is a hit

Rediff.com23 Mar 2019

Aamir Khan will be the face of Vivo, the title sponsor of IPL, digital payments company PhonePe, and shoe brand Walkaroo this league season.

ASK HR GURU: My boss steals my ideas

ASK HR GURU: My boss steals my ideas

Rediff.com5 Apr 2022

HR Guru Mayank Rautela offers practical advice.

'We consider screaming to be good acting'

'We consider screaming to be good acting'

Rediff.com10 Dec 2020

'...and give awards to such performances.'

Advertisements that Indians find 'offensive'

Advertisements that Indians find 'offensive'

Rediff.com23 Jan 2022

An advertisement showing two women talking about Cars24's promise that you can test drive the car and return it with full refund in seven days if it doesn't work for you has upset a section of men. In the ad, the women say there should be such a policy for husbands, too. "Will same return policy be taken so laughingly as this one if we reverse the #gender? (sic)" asks a complainant to the Advertising Standards Council of India (ASCI). Another complaint, this time against a FreshToHome ad, reads: "Suggest to ban gory and repulsive photos of animal parts in ads - just as photos of accident victims."

Is the Sadak 2 trailer really that bad?

Is the Sadak 2 trailer really that bad?

Rediff.com13 Aug 2020

Barring Sanjay Dutt, there's nothing in the Sadak 2 trailer to watch, sighs Namrata Thakker.

Laxmmi Bomb trailer: Akshay Rules!

Laxmmi Bomb trailer: Akshay Rules!

Rediff.com9 Oct 2020

Kudos to Akki for taking up such a hatke role and playing it with confidence, notes Namrata Thakker.

Atrangi Re Review

Atrangi Re Review

Rediff.com24 Dec 2021

Sara Ali Khan is definitely a chip of the old block and Bollywood. The abandon in her dance, the candour in her histrionics, a combination of the ada and attributes of Rekha and Madhuri Dixit all rolled in one, she is like an old soul in a contemporary body, applauds Sukanya Verma.

What to watch on OTT this April

What to watch on OTT this April

Rediff.com1 Apr 2021

Joginder Tuteja lists the new releases, coming up in April.

Your OTT GUIDE for the week!

Your OTT GUIDE for the week!

Rediff.com23 Feb 2021

The OTT treasure is brimming again with tons of treats in various genres and languages. Sukanya Verma suggests what you can catch this week.

The 10 MOST ROMANTIC Web series

The 10 MOST ROMANTIC Web series

Rediff.com24 Jun 2021

In a new series, we look at the top 10 shows in the most popular genres.

'I have had so many sleepless nights'

'I have had so many sleepless nights'

Rediff.com23 Jan 2019

'...just wondering about how I can undo this damage.'

The BEST Political Web series

The BEST Political Web series

Rediff.com6 Aug 2021

City Of Dreams 2 released recently, and is quite a must watch.

What YOU Must Watch on OTT

What YOU Must Watch on OTT

Rediff.com20 Apr 2021

The pandemic situation in India has reached a breaking point and the only thing one can do now is stay safe and stay indoors. Here's everything OTT has to offer to keep you distracted this week.

The OTT Game of Thrones

The OTT Game of Thrones

Rediff.com25 Nov 2017

The battle for eyeballs is on!

What to WATCH on OTT this week

What to WATCH on OTT this week

Rediff.com9 Mar 2021

Beloved movies, brand new shows, must-watch documentaries and feel-good fare, it's all there on OTT this week. Sukanya Verma offers a peek.

Here's what to WATCH on OTT

Here's what to WATCH on OTT

Rediff.com27 Jan 2021

The OTT menu is hot as ever. Sukanya Verma tells us everything we can try out this week.

10 Web series To Watch with Your Family

10 Web series To Watch with Your Family

Rediff.com23 Jul 2021

There are all sorts of genres on OTT, ready to cater to all of one's moods.

How did Huma spend her Sunday?

How did Huma spend her Sunday?

Rediff.com22 Mar 2021

Taapsee plays cricket... Mohanlal shoots with Rahman...