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I don't see myself anywhere other than RCB: Kohli

I don't see myself anywhere other than RCB: Kohli

Rediff.com2 Nov 2024

Kohli will be a key to RCB's success: Andy Flower

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

'IC-814' series row: Govt summons Netflix content head

'IC-814' series row: Govt summons Netflix content head

Rediff.com2 Sep 2024

The depiction of hijackers of the Indian Airlines flight from Kathmandu to Delhi has kicked off a row with a section of viewers objecting to the 'humane' projection of the perpetrators.

GOAT Review: No Logic Here

GOAT Review: No Logic Here

Rediff.com6 Sep 2024

Divya Nair recommends that non-Vijay fans save their money and wait for GOAT to drop on Netflix instead. At least you can fast forward and get to the climax faster.

You Know What's Sadder Than National Film Awards?

You Know What's Sadder Than National Film Awards?

Rediff.com25 Aug 2023

We are back to being a country that talks about box office numbers as the measure for what an audience's real feelings about a movie are, laments Sreehari Nair.

Who can fill Pujara's shoes ahead of Australia Tour?

Who can fill Pujara's shoes ahead of Australia Tour?

Rediff.com26 Sep 2024

Hanuma Vihari, part of India's back to back series wins in Australia, reckons the services of veteran batter Cheteshwar Pujara will be be dearly missed when the team aims for a hat-trick Down Under later this year.

'Bobby Deol Has Made Kanguva Larger'

'Bobby Deol Has Made Kanguva Larger'

Rediff.com24 Oct 2024

'After meeting him, I learned what brother from another mother actually meant,' Suriya said, looking fondly at Bobby.

Why Aattam Is A Masterpiece

Why Aattam Is A Masterpiece

Rediff.com21 Mar 2024

What follows is essentially a long scene set in a single location, and you watch in amazement as the scene grows into one of Indian cinema's funniest and most spectacular pieces of sustained craftsmanship, accumulating emotional power and subtext, growing wings and claws, becoming its own beast, applauds Sreehari Nair.

The Magical Raj Kapoor Partnership

The Magical Raj Kapoor Partnership

Rediff.com11 Dec 2024

Shailendra's songs were attuned to Raj Kapoor's explorations of the themes and dreams of the Everyman.

'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.'

Anju backs men's relay team, Sable to spring surprises

Anju backs men's relay team, Sable to spring surprises

Rediff.com2 Aug 2024

Athletics Federation of India vice-president Anju Bobby George believes that while the spotlight will undoubtedly be on javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra to defend his Olympic title,

Review: Vettaiyan Is Massy And How!

Review: Vettaiyan Is Massy And How!

Rediff.com10 Oct 2024

Despite its minor flaws, lack of logic, and lecture-style moral narrative, Vettaiyan should be enjoyed in a theatre amid Rajini fans and their wolf whistles, endorses Divya Nair.

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'.

All We Imagine As Light Review: Ode To Hope, Humanity And Her

All We Imagine As Light Review: Ode To Hope, Humanity And Her

Rediff.com22 Nov 2024

Payal Kapadia's understanding of what it means to be a woman is as poignant as her authentic portrait of Mumbai's hoi polloi, observes Sukanya Verma.

Debutant Mayank heeds Gambhir's advice

Debutant Mayank heeds Gambhir's advice

Rediff.com7 Oct 2024

'The time during my injury was really difficult because I had to go through many phases in the last four months, witnessing ups and downs.'

Is It Finis For Kohli, Rohit?

Is It Finis For Kohli, Rohit?

Rediff.com4 Nov 2024

Kohli, once dismissing bowlers with ease, now struggles to stay at the crease, while Rohit, a guide for younger players, finds himself confronting his own form.

'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...'

September OTT Releases: Watch Ishaan's Hollywood Debut

September OTT Releases: Watch Ishaan's Hollywood Debut

Rediff.com2 Sep 2024

There's also Call Me Bae, Ananya Panday's OTT debut.

'I Was A Muhphat'

'I Was A Muhphat'

Rediff.com27 Aug 2024

'I was one of those children who didn't feel I had to adhere to instructions on how to behave.' 'That must have made things very awkward for my parents.'

'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.

MeToo in Mollywood: 2 more famous actors booked

MeToo in Mollywood: 2 more famous actors booked

Rediff.com29 Aug 2024

Separate cases have been registered in Kerala against popular Malayalam actors Jayasoorya and Maniyanpilla Raju following an allegation raised by a female actor that they had sexually assaulted her, police said on Thursday. Multiple FIRs have been registered against many high profile Malayalam film personalities following allegations of sexual harassment against various directors and actors in the wake of revelations in the Justice K Hema Committee report. In a Facebook post, the woman actor had said, 'I am writing to report a series of incidents of physical and verbal abuse I suffered at the hands of 1 Mukesh 2 Maniyan Pilla Raju, 3 Idavela Babu, 4 Jayasoorya (Jayasurya), 5 adv Chandrasekaran, 6 production controller Noble and Vichu, in the Malayalam film industry.'

2023's 7 Jewels From The South

2023's 7 Jewels From The South

Rediff.com18 Dec 2023

Subhash K Jha picks his favourite films of 2023 from south India.

'Ek Baar Dekh Lo, Phir Discuss Karte Hain'

'Ek Baar Dekh Lo, Phir Discuss Karte Hain'

Rediff.com14 Nov 2024

'Whatever you do will spark controversies, so it is best do what your heart tells you to do. Simple.'

'Worth more than gold: Kusale's historic bronze'

'Worth more than gold: Kusale's historic bronze'

Rediff.com1 Aug 2024

Prez, PM and sports fraternity hail bronze medallist shooter Sawpnil Kusale

Rakul, Aditi, Sobhita At Awards Night

Rakul, Aditi, Sobhita At Awards Night

Rediff.com23 Jul 2024

Film stars from Hindi cinema as well as the south came together on a common platform, where they were honoured for their work.

The Indian Film Making Global Waves

The Indian Film Making Global Waves

Rediff.com21 Feb 2024

'I thought of a suppressed country and a free world.' 'If we travel from one to another, what will that road look like?' 'What colours, music there will be? What kind of people would you see?'

Meet Maharashtra's Wealthiest Candidate

Meet Maharashtra's Wealthiest Candidate

Rediff.com20 Nov 2024

'When honest, wealthy people come forward to serve India, people should feel proud and welcome them.'

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.

Ready For The Tribe?

Ready For The Tribe?

Rediff.com4 Oct 2024

From Vijay saving the day yet again to Vikramaditya Motwane's latest offering, here's everything you can watch on OTT this week.

Will Kerala govt sack CPM MLA-actor Mukesh?

Will Kerala govt sack CPM MLA-actor Mukesh?

Rediff.com28 Aug 2024

On a day a sexual abuse case was registered against actor Siddique based on a complaint by a woman actor, the Left government appears to have adopted a cautious approach in the case of MLA Mukesh, with two ministers indicating that further action hinges on the findings of the probe by the special police team.

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.

Chakaravarthy, Venkatesh lauded after KKR trounce MI

Chakaravarthy, Venkatesh lauded after KKR trounce MI

Rediff.com12 May 2024

Varun Chakaravarthy's ability to consistently figure among the wickets for Kolkata Knight Riders drew praise from former Australian tearaway bowler Brett Lee, who said he made life difficult for Mumbai Indians batters in the rain-shortened, low-scoring IPL match at the Eden Gardens, Kolkata, on Saturday night.

Adoor Gopalakrishnan: The 10 Greatest Indian Films

Adoor Gopalakrishnan: The 10 Greatest Indian Films

Rediff.com6 May 2013

As Indian cinema turns 100, Adoor Gopalakrishnan, one of India's greatest directors, lists some of his personal favourites.

Badhaai Do Is A Giant Step Forward for Hindi Cinema

Badhaai Do Is A Giant Step Forward for Hindi Cinema

Rediff.com21 Feb 2022

Two men smiling, eyeing each other as they briefly let their guard down, with no care of what the world around them is thinking, that has almost never been shown in a Bollywood film, notes Aseem Chhabra.

MeToo in Mollywood: SC to hear Sidhique's plea for anticipatory bail

MeToo in Mollywood: SC to hear Sidhique's plea for anticipatory bail

Rediff.com28 Sep 2024

The Supreme Court is scheduled to hear on September 30 the plea of Malayalam film actor Sidhique challenging the Kerala high court order denying him anticipatory bail in a rape case.

Aamir Khan, Kiran Rao In Supreme Court

Aamir Khan, Kiran Rao In Supreme Court

Rediff.com10 Aug 2024

Lawyers flooded the courtroom of Chief Justice of India D Y Chandrachud to witness the proceedings as one special guest -- Aamir Khan -- was seated in the front row.

The Top 10 Leading Ladies Club

The Top 10 Leading Ladies Club

Rediff.com24 Sep 2024

Sukanya Verma lists 10 of our best ruling the roost of Hindi cinema right now.

'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!!!!!'

MeToo in Mollywood: 'Actresses were filmed changing clothes'

MeToo in Mollywood: 'Actresses were filmed changing clothes'

Rediff.com31 Aug 2024

South Indian actress Radhika Sarathkumar on Saturday made a startling claim that objectionable videos of female actors were recorded with hidden cameras inside caravans on the shooting set of a Malayalam film and she had personally witnessed male actors watching it on their mobile phones.