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PIX: Sreejesh continues to sparkle in 'last dance'

PIX: Sreejesh continues to sparkle in 'last dance'

Rediff.com4 Aug 2024

Just when you think you have seen enough of him, the genial goalkeeper from Kerala conjures up something special and leaves you pleasantly surprised.

Avinash Sable aims for Olympic medal, not just participation

Avinash Sable aims for Olympic medal, not just participation

Rediff.com12 Jul 2024

Avinash Sable does not want to be just a participant at the Olympics and believes he can a win a medal at the Paris Games beginning later this month.

The Most Memorable Goodbye Turns 50

The Most Memorable Goodbye Turns 50

Rediff.com27 Aug 2024

'Garm Hava understands that the scorching, hate-filled, doubt-filled affair between Hindus and Muslims is our national love affair.' Sreehari Nair revisits M S Sathyu's classic film, featuring the incomparable Balraj Sahni at his finest in his final role.

Seen Dhoni's Railways Appointment Letter?

Seen Dhoni's Railways Appointment Letter?

Rediff.com28 Feb 2024

This simple document encapsulates a pivotal juncture in Dhoni's life when he served as a ticket collector

Sporting fraternity condoles demise of Dilip Kumar

Sporting fraternity condoles demise of Dilip Kumar

Rediff.com7 Jul 2021

Sporting stars joined the country in mourning the demise of iconic actor Dilip Kumar

'It Slowly Dawned On Me That I Had Won'

'It Slowly Dawned On Me That I Had Won'

Rediff.com5 Jun 2024

'I want to believe that now the world is my oyster.'

'Washi Is A Superb Batter'

'Washi Is A Superb Batter'

Rediff.com11 Nov 2024

'The world is yet to watch him, show his prowess as a batter, but given the chance he will do a great job.'

'Young Indian batters must learn to pace innings in ODIs'

'Young Indian batters must learn to pace innings in ODIs'

Rediff.com1 Aug 2023

Former spinner Pragyan Ojha feels the current lot of young Indian batters must learn to pace their innings while the team remains on experimentation mode ahead of the ODI World Cup at home.

What Makes Triptii Dimri So Desirable?

What Makes Triptii Dimri So Desirable?

Rediff.com8 Jun 2024

Film stars are beloved in our cinema-obsessed country. Stars are not only watched and worshipped on screen but also talked about with much fondness.

Is Shah Rukh Khan Defending Pathaan?

Is Shah Rukh Khan Defending Pathaan?

Rediff.com16 Dec 2022

Appearing before cheering fans at the star-studded opening ceremony of the Kolkata International Film Festival in Kolkata on Thursday, Shah Rukh Khan and Amitabh Bachchan spoke of staying positive and alive, and on the new crop of historical films being steeped in 'fictionalised jingoism'.

'This medal was long due for India': Manu Bhaker

'This medal was long due for India': Manu Bhaker

Rediff.com28 Jul 2024

Took me a long time to get over Tokyo, feels surreal right now: Manu Bhaker

Hero worship is great but not at cost of another player: Ashwin

Hero worship is great but not at cost of another player: Ashwin

Rediff.com30 Mar 2024

'Fan wars should never go this ugly a route. One should remember which country these players represent -- our country. So, then what warrants a cricketer getting booed?'

Indian Heroes In Hollywood On OTT

Indian Heroes In Hollywood On OTT

Rediff.com10 Aug 2023

A pick of just 10 watchable (a couple of them admittedly in the so-bad-it's-fun category) foreign films starring Bollywood stars in significant roles are available to watch on streaming platforms.

'Indian cricket has a problem of plenty'

'Indian cricket has a problem of plenty'

Rediff.com9 Aug 2023

A new-look side under Hardik Pandya is auditioning with the next T20 World Cup less than a year away.

IPL 2024 season-opener registers record-breaking viewership

IPL 2024 season-opener registers record-breaking viewership

Rediff.com28 Mar 2024

The 17th edition of the Indian Premier League opened to blockbuster viewership numbers with 16.8 crore viewers tuning in to watch the season's first game between Chennai Super Kings and Royal Challengers Bengaluru on March 22, the tournament's official broadcaster said on Thursday.

'He's the emperor and we bow down in admiration'

'He's the emperor and we bow down in admiration'

Rediff.com14 Sep 2023

'He is not just an irreplaceable force of nature but represents mega stardom in a way that only he can!!!!!'

'Cinema is not only about selling tickets'

'Cinema is not only about selling tickets'

Rediff.com7 Dec 2021

'You need to be very passionate towards life, not because you are a film-maker, but because you are a human being.' 'If you can do that, then I think it reflects in the films that you make.'

Rajinikanth Attends Shankar's Daughter's Wedding

Rajinikanth Attends Shankar's Daughter's Wedding

Rediff.com16 Apr 2024

One of Tamil cinema's top film-makers, S Shankar hosted a grand wedding for his daughter Aishwarya in Chennai.

'Captain Sharan Praised Me'

'Captain Sharan Praised Me'

Rediff.com5 Sep 2024

'He told me he was very happy to see the realistic portrayal of the cockpit too.' 'His wife told me that I carried the same kind of personality as her husband in my performance.'

Where You Can Watch Shyam Benegal's Best Films

Where You Can Watch Shyam Benegal's Best Films

Rediff.com14 Dec 2023

As Shyam Benegal turns 89 on December 14, Subhash K Jha takes a look at 10 of his best films and tells you where you can watch them.

'Hollywood will be knocking at our door'

'Hollywood will be knocking at our door'

Rediff.com30 Mar 2022

'In two years, if films continue to perform like Baahubali, RRR and Pushpa...'

Why Movies Get Into Trouble...

Why Movies Get Into Trouble...

Rediff.com19 Sep 2024

They try to hide behind the smokescreen that these are works of fiction inspired by real events. So, you can pick and choose from facts and fictionalise to push the right triggers with your audience or appease the powers that be, observes Shekhar Gupta.

India's First Hindi Horror Comedy

India's First Hindi Horror Comedy

Rediff.com18 Sep 2024

Mehmood and R D Burman shiver, wail and flail when they encounter a stuffed tiger that wags its tail, furniture that moves on its own volition and dancing skeletons and mummies. Dinesh Raheja revisits a must-watch.

Salman Khan Makes A Promise

Salman Khan Makes A Promise

Rediff.com30 Nov 2022

With IFFI done and dusted, eyes have now turned towards the 23rd edition of the International Indian Film Academy Awards.

RARKPK Trailer: Bollywood Romance Is Back!

RARKPK Trailer: Bollywood Romance Is Back!

Rediff.com4 Jul 2023

Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahani is sure to raise eyebrows with its over-the-top quality, but hey, this is the unabashed Bollywood we once fell in love with and who is better than Karan Johar to retrieve the genre, asserts Mayur Sanap.

'Get him in the Indian team now @BCCI!'

'Get him in the Indian team now @BCCI!'

Rediff.com12 May 2023

'I would have selected @ybj_19 as KL Rahul's replacement for the World Test championship final. He is that good.'

The Desi Brigade Who Charmed Cannes

The Desi Brigade Who Charmed Cannes

Rediff.com20 May 2024

They easily gave the A-list stars tough competition in the fashion department.

Once set to quit, javelin thrower Jena now aims for new PB in Paris

Once set to quit, javelin thrower Jena now aims for new PB in Paris

Rediff.com16 Jul 2024

Jena found it difficult to get the big throws in and thought of quitting the sport in July last year just before the World Championships.

Tiger vs Pathaan May Be Directed By...

Tiger vs Pathaan May Be Directed By...

Rediff.com6 Apr 2023

Director Siddharth Anand may come on board to direct Tiger vs Pathaan.

The FABULOUS Life of Rashmika Mandanna

The FABULOUS Life of Rashmika Mandanna

Rediff.com5 Apr 2023

As the talented actress continues to spread her wings across Indian cinema, Namrata Thakker looks at her FABULOUS life through her Instagram feed on her 27th birthday on April 5.

'I want to play the villain'

'I want to play the villain'

Rediff.com23 Feb 2024

'I am a very greedy actor. I want to explore everything.'

'Virat Kohli opens and Rohit Sharma bats at No. 3'

'Virat Kohli opens and Rohit Sharma bats at No. 3'

Rediff.com3 May 2024

Former all-rounder Ajay Jadeja believes that India skipper Rohit Sharma should push himself to the number three spot and promote Virat Kohli to the opening position during next month's T20 World Cup in the Americas.

'As a batter, I know I didn't live up to the standard'

'As a batter, I know I didn't live up to the standard'

Rediff.com18 May 2024

India skipper Rohit Sharma acknowledged that he could not match the expected batting standards in the ongoing IPL but instead of indulging in over-thinking, his endeavour was to stay in the right zone and keep working on his flaws.

Chopra warns Kohli against Afghanistan's pace, spin

Chopra warns Kohli against Afghanistan's pace, spin

Rediff.com19 Jun 2024

Aakash Chopra believes Virat Kohli can rediscover his form if he shows patience at the crease

Samson, Rahul heat up wicketkeeper race for T20 WC

Samson, Rahul heat up wicketkeeper race for T20 WC

Rediff.com28 Apr 2024

The Indian squad for the marquee event in June is set to be announced soon and Rishabh Pant is set to be drafted in as the first-choice wicketkeeper-batter.

'I Get To Shoulder An Entire Film'

'I Get To Shoulder An Entire Film'

Rediff.com27 Sep 2024

'I'm there in every frame of this film.' 'The film is named after the character that I play.' 'It's about a feeling like you are capable of shouldering a film entirely on your own, which is a belief that I may not have in myself always.'

'Just the beginning': Politicians hail India's double glory at Oscars

'Just the beginning': Politicians hail India's double glory at Oscars

Rediff.com13 Mar 2023

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said the country is proud and elated with "Naatu Naatu" winning an Oscar and hailed the song as one that will be remembered for years to come.

'I'm not blaming fathers, but...'

'I'm not blaming fathers, but...'

Rediff.com28 Mar 2024

'I'm talking about that predator in your house, and how one should protect one's children from him.'

Meet The Brown Beauties At The Oscars!

Meet The Brown Beauties At The Oscars!

Rediff.com15 Mar 2023

There were so many beautiful moments from Oscar night.

Nepal cities ban all Indian films over Adipurush dialogues

Nepal cities ban all Indian films over Adipurush dialogues

Rediff.com19 Jun 2023

Kathmandu mayor Balendra Shah on Sunday said no Hindi film will be allowed to run in Kathmandu Metropolitan City until the dialogue "Janaki is a daughter of India" in Adipurush is removed not just in Nepal but also in India