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Kay Kay Menon: 90 per cent of Hindi cinema is non-cinema

Kay Kay Menon: 90 per cent of Hindi cinema is non-cinema

Rediff.com18 Apr 2013

In this exclusive interview to rediff.com, Kay Kay Menon talks about why he accepted Udhayam NH4, and what he considers as'non-cinema'.

Watch Vijay Deverakonda Romance Mrunal Thakur

Watch Vijay Deverakonda Romance Mrunal Thakur

Rediff.com20 Mar 2024

Amazon Prime Video has announced a huge number of assorted Web series and movies, and the slate sure looks interesting.

Just why is Tandav so OFFENSIVE?

Just why is Tandav so OFFENSIVE?

Rediff.com28 Jan 2021

The major fallout is the complete obliteration of religion and politics from Indian cinema, notes Subhash K Jha.

'After divorce, I shut myself in my flat for 3 years'

'After divorce, I shut myself in my flat for 3 years'

Rediff.com31 Mar 2023

'Then, one fine morning, I returned to my first love.' 'All the top directors of the time were waiting for me.' 'In one day, I signed 12 films.' 'Prosenjit Chatterjee was back!'

Rethinking the Indian film critic

Rethinking the Indian film critic

Rediff.com30 Aug 2017

Over the last decade the Indian film industry has reinvented itself. Do film critics need to do that too?

What Makes Jadeja So Special?

What Makes Jadeja So Special?

Rediff.com9 Apr 2024

'He left no doubt as to who the best performer of the match was, took a couple of catches, got three wickets, and gave an all-round performance.'

Guess Who This Actress Is

Guess Who This Actress Is

Rediff.com2 Apr 2022

Sunny Leone is all set to star in Quotation Gang, a multi-starrer directed by Vivek Kumar Kannan.

Olympics Movies That Will Amaze You

Olympics Movies That Will Amaze You

Rediff.com27 Jul 2024

Sports films have their own unique charm, but those centered on the Olympics and Olympians stand apart, depicting unparalleled tales of grit, guts, gumption, and glory.

GOAT, Vijay's Failed Political Launch Vehicle

GOAT, Vijay's Failed Political Launch Vehicle

Rediff.com9 Sep 2024

Vijay has a lot of young and middle-aged women fans, but as voters, they are possibly now with the DMK, or remain with the AIADMK. Recapturing this constituency would have helped Vijay's political launch and the GOAT script and dialogues could have gone a long way in helping out. But the kind of script and screenplay and the unusually and equally unnecessary long run-time (3 hours, 3 minutes) that GOAT offers takes the film experience over the heads of those that are not familiar with secret agents and uranium theft in Tamil cinema, observes N Sathiya Moorthy.

Vinesh Disqualification: 'The whole of India is in shock'

Vinesh Disqualification: 'The whole of India is in shock'

Rediff.com7 Aug 2024

'Vinesh you are a gold medalist of courage and morality.'

Had packed my bags in April itself: Kohli on RCB's disastrous first half

Had packed my bags in April itself: Kohli on RCB's disastrous first half

Rediff.com18 May 2024

Reflecting on RCB's disastrous first half of the tournament, star batter Virat Kohli admitted he had his 'bags packed in April' itself.

'Maybe for the last time': Kohli drops major hint on Dhoni

'Maybe for the last time': Kohli drops major hint on Dhoni

Rediff.com18 May 2024

Virat Kohli hinted that this might also be his final opportunity to play alongside the former India captain.

'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.'

'I am certainly not the screen symbol of hope'

'I am certainly not the screen symbol of hope'

Rediff.com12 Mar 2022

'In a scene where they were asked to have tears in their eyes, one of them came up to me and said, 'How does one cry?'

'Pressure Of Box Office Is Very High'

'Pressure Of Box Office Is Very High'

Rediff.com29 May 2024

'Success is in the hands of the audience. I learn from what they like or dislike, and take the next step further.'

Why RCB failed to retain Yuzi Chahal

Why RCB failed to retain Yuzi Chahal

Rediff.com23 Apr 2024

Hesson said Chahal's name came pretty late in the auction and by that time, the franchise had already bought ace Sri Lankan spinner Wanindu Hasaranga.

Disney, Reliance sign deal to create Rs 70,000 cr behemoth

Disney, Reliance sign deal to create Rs 70,000 cr behemoth

Rediff.com28 Feb 2024

Walt Disney Co and Reliance Industries on Wednesday announced signing of binding pacts to merge their media operations in India to create a Rs 70,000 crore behemoth. Reliance and its affiliates will hold 63.16 per cent in the combined entity while Disney will hold the remaining 36.84 per cent, the companies said in a statement.

Will K L Rahul get the nod for T20 World Cup?

Will K L Rahul get the nod for T20 World Cup?

Rediff.com20 Apr 2024

LSG skipper K L Rahul will be among the front-runners for the wicketkeeper-batter role in India's Twenty20 World Cup squad.

Why Ranveer Can't Stop Dancing!

Why Ranveer Can't Stop Dancing!

Rediff.com14 Nov 2022

The actor, who celebrates his fourth wedding anniversary on November 14, has been collecting accolades from across the globe and at home over the weekend!

Punjab Kings face uphill task against Mumbai Indians

Punjab Kings face uphill task against Mumbai Indians

Rediff.com21 Apr 2023

Mumbai Indians, who are placed sixth in the points table, have been able to bounce back impressively with wins against Delhi Capitals, Kolkata Knight Riders and Sunrisers Hyderabad.

Cricket fever hits theatres: 70 per cent tickets sold

Cricket fever hits theatres: 70 per cent tickets sold

Rediff.com18 Nov 2023

Cinema owners elated with 'extraordinary' advance booking match screenings

Vijay Sethupathi Has Butterflies In His Stomach

Vijay Sethupathi Has Butterflies In His Stomach

Rediff.com22 Nov 2023

'So many butterflies when the movie is released and so much tension. And that is for each and every film.' 'It never changes.'

India Is All Set To Shine At Cannes

India Is All Set To Shine At Cannes

Rediff.com13 May 2024

Never before in history have Cannes and its sidebars found space for eight Indian, or India-themed, films.

#IIFA: 'Vedha helped me unleash madness inside me'

#IIFA: 'Vedha helped me unleash madness inside me'

Rediff.com29 May 2023

The IIFA weekend saw a bevy of Bollywood stars, with green carpet arrivals, performances and awards.

Rau's IAS Study Circle: What You Must Know

Rau's IAS Study Circle: What You Must Know

Rediff.com1 Aug 2024

Rau's felt the need to be where the action was.
The institute that once drew largely elite students also decided to expand its base and cater to a wider pool.

What makes Rohit Sharma a successful captain?

What makes Rohit Sharma a successful captain?

Rediff.com12 Mar 2024

'Nonchalance is a way of life for him'

NY cinema lovers have Company

NY cinema lovers have Company

Rediff.com15 May 2003

Impact Player rule creates a lot of confusion: Axar

Impact Player rule creates a lot of confusion: Axar

Rediff.com25 Apr 2024

'Every team is looking to play either a pure batter or a pure bowler as the Impact Player, and the all-rounders are not being used.'

'It's impossible to forget what Shammi Kapoor meant to Hindi cinema'

'It's impossible to forget what Shammi Kapoor meant to Hindi cinema'

Rediff.com21 Oct 2020

'He had his own style, his own rhythm in the songs that he danced to on screen and in the way he led his life.'

10 Women Achievers You Must Watch On OTT

10 Women Achievers You Must Watch On OTT

Rediff.com26 Oct 2023

Kangana Ranaut plays an Air Force pilot in Tejas, joining an increasing list of films and shows centered around women playing significant roles in their careers.

Rajini's Jailer and Kamal's Vikram: Alike Yet Apart

Rajini's Jailer and Kamal's Vikram: Alike Yet Apart

Rediff.com21 Aug 2023

What is noticeable in both movies is the willingness with which both the ageing stars -- Kamal is 68 and Rajini, four years older at 72 with a kidney transplant that he has not shied away from acknowledging -- have learnt to respect their age and bodies, notes N Sathiya Moorthy.

Dolby-SPI cinemas ink a huge deal

Dolby-SPI cinemas ink a huge deal

Rediff.com12 Jun 2013

SPI Cinemas will install Dolby Atmos in 37 screens across Chennai and Coimbatore.

Pak theatres lift ban on Indian films, to resume screening from Monday

Pak theatres lift ban on Indian films, to resume screening from Monday

Rediff.com18 Dec 2016

The first film to be screened will be actor Nawazuddin Siddiqui's Freaky Ali.

That Wonder Woman Called Waheeda Rehman

That Wonder Woman Called Waheeda Rehman

Rediff.com27 Sep 2023

The luminous Waheeda Rehman will be honoured with the Dadasaheb Phalke Award this year,

Hugs, Boos For Pandya At Wankhede

Hugs, Boos For Pandya At Wankhede

Rediff.com2 Apr 2024

Hardik Pandya continued to be targetted by irate Mumbai Indians fans.

'Prasanth wanted Yash to play Hanuman'

'Prasanth wanted Yash to play Hanuman'

Rediff.com31 Jan 2024

'Since God was being shown in live action on such a large scale, Prasanth was initially sceptical about going with an animated character.'

What Happiness Means To Hema Malini

What Happiness Means To Hema Malini

Rediff.com17 Mar 2023

It's not everyday that we get to interview the mesmerising Hema Malini.

'He has the credentials to get where Dhoni reached'

'He has the credentials to get where Dhoni reached'

Rediff.com29 Feb 2024

A spot in India's playing XI is a tough ask, but once you get that golden opportunity and you shine on debut, is your place secure?

Kuldeep Could Turn The Tide For India

Kuldeep Could Turn The Tide For India

Rediff.com30 Jan 2024

'If India feels that they need only one fast bowler, then having Kuldeep will certainly help.'

Shopping blunders to movies, music: Neeraj Chopra gets personal

Shopping blunders to movies, music: Neeraj Chopra gets personal

Rediff.com15 Jun 2024

Neeraj exhibited the basics of throwing a javelin to former Indian cricketer Dinesh Karthik on JioCinema's 'Get Set Gold'