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25 Movie Gems I Am Proud Of

25 Movie Gems I Am Proud Of

Rediff.com12 Sep 2024

'Here are 25 stories special to me for one reason too many,' says Sukanya Verma who scored 25 years writing about the movies last week.

Superstar Krishna: 'End Of An Era'

Superstar Krishna: 'End Of An Era'

Rediff.com15 Nov 2022

'Such a great man is rare not only in the Telugu film industry, but in the Indian film industry as well.'

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.

'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.'

'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

Harbhajan, Pathan to make acting debut in Tamil cinema

Harbhajan, Pathan to make acting debut in Tamil cinema

Rediff.com15 Oct 2019

Former India cricketers Irfan Pathan and Harbhajan Singh are all set for new innings in their career as the duo will be making their acting debut in Tamil cinema.

Is Vijay The Highest Paid Actor In India?

Is Vijay The Highest Paid Actor In India?

Rediff.com30 Sep 2024

And possibly in all of Asia, going by his reported fee of Rs 275 crore for Thalapathy 69, his coming movie.

When Hema Malini Sang With Kishore Kumar

When Hema Malini Sang With Kishore Kumar

Rediff.com17 Oct 2023

'I just took the Almighty's name and plunged into it.'

What Makes Amitabh Bachchan The Forever Star

What Makes Amitabh Bachchan The Forever Star

Rediff.com22 Feb 2023

In spite of its flaws, I enjoyed reading the book, says Vanita Kohli-Khandekar. Simply for the joy of digging into the life, in pictures and words, of one of the most enduring stars of Indian cinema.

Indian Films Aseem Chhabra Loved In 2022

Indian Films Aseem Chhabra Loved In 2022

Rediff.com28 Dec 2022

Lovingly made, heartfelt stories that speak the truths about our lives.

Mary Kom named Global Indian Icon at UK-India Awards

Mary Kom named Global Indian Icon at UK-India Awards

Rediff.com30 Jun 2023

India's first-ever Olympic medallist in women's boxing Mary Kom has been honoured with the Global Indian Icon of the Year award at the annual UK-India Awards in Windsor.

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.

National Film Awards named after Indira Gandhi, Nargis renamed

National Film Awards named after Indira Gandhi, Nargis renamed

Rediff.com14 Feb 2024

The 'Indira Gandhi award for best debut film' and the 'Nargis Dutt award for best feature film on national integration' have been retitled with the names of the late prime minister and legendary actor being dropped as part of a raft of changes for the National Film Awards, according to a notification.

'Chayilyam is people's cinema'

'Chayilyam is people's cinema'

Rediff.com17 Dec 2012

Director Manoj Kana discusses the difficulties he faced to finance his film.

'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.

'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.'

'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.

Why Vijay Deverakonda Posed Nude For Liger Poster

Why Vijay Deverakonda Posed Nude For Liger Poster

Rediff.com4 Jul 2022

'Vijay was adamant. He wanted the first poster to be eyecatching. Vijay wants to make a splash with his Bollywood debut.'

'We were the only Indian choreographers invited to Cannes'

'We were the only Indian choreographers invited to Cannes'

Rediff.com3 Jun 2013

Dancing couple Sandip Soparrkar and Jesse Randhawa talk about their Cannes experience.

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.

Warner grooves with Alia

Warner grooves with Alia

Rediff.com5 Jun 2021

'Back by popular demand,' Warner captioned the video.

Is the Modi Sarkar RATTLED by the Power of Cinema?

Is the Modi Sarkar RATTLED by the Power of Cinema?

Rediff.com27 Aug 2021

'What is being proposed today is completely draconian.' Payal Singh Mohanka on the I&B ministry's plan to amend the Cinematograph Act.

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.

'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.'

'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.'

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

'Dilip Kumar turning 100!'

'Dilip Kumar turning 100!'

Rediff.com9 Dec 2022

'What an incredible opportunity to bring back one of the greatest actors of Indian cinema on the big screen.'

IPL 2024: 'Sudharsan needs to be spoken about more'

IPL 2024: 'Sudharsan needs to be spoken about more'

Rediff.com11 May 2024

Gujarat Titan's Sai Sudharsan is the quickest Indian in terms of innings to reach 1,000 runs in IPL.

When Amitabh Planned To Drive A Taxi

When Amitabh Planned To Drive A Taxi

Rediff.com11 Oct 2023

When he left his job in Calcutta to go to Bombay to become a film actor, Amitabh Bachchan took his driver's license along.

He's just an absolute weapon: Watson hails Boult's devastating opening spell

He's just an absolute weapon: Watson hails Boult's devastating opening spell

Rediff.com2 Apr 2024

Trent Boult's skills with the new ball make him a real asset for Rajasthan Royals, former Australia all-rounder Shane Watson said after the fast bowler's devastating opening spell in a six-wicket Indian Premier League (IPL) win over Mumbai Indians.

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.

How Aamir discovered Hindi cinema's biggest market

How Aamir discovered Hindi cinema's biggest market

Rediff.com10 Apr 2018

Shuai Jiao Baba (Let's Wrestle, Dad) in China seems to have made twice its combined earnings in India and the rest of the world.

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.

What Makes Ponniyin Selvan 2 So Close To Reality

What Makes Ponniyin Selvan 2 So Close To Reality

Rediff.com27 Apr 2023

'I do not support this viewpoint that if there is no work here, go to the south, and vice versa.'

Cinema: The Voice of the People

Cinema: The Voice of the People

Rediff.com3 Oct 2012

Bollywood along with regional commercial cinema has reflected the ideology of its time.

Nitish becoming one of my favourites: Shane Watson

Nitish becoming one of my favourites: Shane Watson

Rediff.com3 May 2024

Former Australian all-rounder Shane Watson hailed young Indian uncapped all-rounder Nitish Kumar Reddy, saying that he is one of his favourite players to watch and lauded his dominance over the experienced spin duo of Yuzvendra Chahal and Ravichandran Ashwin against Rajasthan Royals.

Ganguly backs Pant's captaincy: 'He'll learn with time'

Ganguly backs Pant's captaincy: 'He'll learn with time'

Rediff.com15 May 2024

Sourav Ganguly feels Rishabh Pant is an instinctive captain and his leadership skills will refine with time and experience.

What Are Kohli, Raina Talking About?

What Are Kohli, Raina Talking About?

Rediff.com15 Jan 2024

Virat Kohli appeared delighted to meet former team-mate Suresh Raina.

Rashmika Sends Us A Kiss!

Rashmika Sends Us A Kiss!

Rediff.com21 Aug 2023

Neha's hectic trip to the US... Sunny takes Gadar 2 to London... Anurag Kashyap's Kennedy gets more applause...