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'Fewer people are going to the theatres than before'

'Fewer people are going to the theatres than before'

Rediff.com26 Jun 2012

Filmmaker Shekhar Kapur talks about a dangerous trend in Indian cinema.

The men who made Eklavya possible

The men who made Eklavya possible

Rediff.com5 Apr 2012

Some of the members of Eklavya reminiscent of what went behind making the film.

Watch: Amitabh talks about the book Aaradhya loves

Watch: Amitabh talks about the book Aaradhya loves

Rediff.com7 Dec 2017

Glimpses from the launch of Raja Sen's first book, The Best Baker In The World.

Meet the Gollapudi Srinivas award winner

Meet the Gollapudi Srinivas award winner

Rediff.com26 Mar 2012

Madhav Ramadasan, director of the much acclaimed Malayalam film Melvialsom talks about his big win.

100 years of cinema: Sandip Ray lists his top five films

100 years of cinema: Sandip Ray lists his top five films

Rediff.com22 May 2012

Here's continuing celebrating a century of Indian cinema.

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?

Telugu production house Suresh Productions completes 50 years

Telugu production house Suresh Productions completes 50 years

Rediff.com9 Jun 2014

The production house, has produced about 150 films in 15 languages

15 BEAUTIFUL stories, told on screen

15 BEAUTIFUL stories, told on screen

Rediff.com12 Mar 2021

Aseem Chhabra introduces us to the best of Berlinale.

Bachchan, Rajnikanth to clash at the box office

Bachchan, Rajnikanth to clash at the box office

Rediff.com14 Jul 2016

The two living legends have clashed at the box office twice in the past!

Review: Jaane Bhi Do Yaaro: The Five-Star Classic

Review: Jaane Bhi Do Yaaro: The Five-Star Classic

Rediff.com2 Nov 2012

The cult classic film re-releases today.

German orchestra to play Rahman's music in 5 cities

German orchestra to play Rahman's music in 5 cities

Rediff.com5 Jan 2012

The 100-member strong musical alliance between the German film orchestra and students of Rahman's KM Music Conservatory, Chennai will perform together.

Annu Kapoor: It was phenomenal to be a part of Mr India

Annu Kapoor: It was phenomenal to be a part of Mr India

Rediff.com24 May 2012

It was 25 years ago when Shekhar Kapur's Mr India released. Annu Kapoor, who played Sridevi's boss in the film, looks back.

Maths teacher who gave Amitabh, Govinda their biggest hits

Maths teacher who gave Amitabh, Govinda their biggest hits

Rediff.com1 Jan 2019

'He taught mathematics in his spare time. I would often see him solving mathematical problems in between shots.'

Mrinal Sen had 'little patience for bigots and hypocrites'

Mrinal Sen had 'little patience for bigots and hypocrites'

Rediff.com31 Dec 2018

'Mrinalda, the world, and for sure my world won't be the same without you,' Nandita Das tells Subhash K Jha.

PIX: Ekta Kapoor's WEIRD fashion sense

PIX: Ekta Kapoor's WEIRD fashion sense

Rediff.com17 Feb 2012

The ace producer is enjoying a successful career but needs to get a good stylist pronto.

Ramesh Prasad revives Prasad Productions banner

Ramesh Prasad revives Prasad Productions banner

Rediff.com8 Feb 2012

Prasad Productions is back in business after 21 years.

Revisiting Amitabh Bachchan's Agneepath

Revisiting Amitabh Bachchan's Agneepath

Rediff.com24 Jan 2012

Sukanya Verma looks back at the 1990 original Agneepath.

Raj Thackeray's unique birthday wish for Amitabh Bachchan

Raj Thackeray's unique birthday wish for Amitabh Bachchan

Rediff.com11 Oct 2017

Like this version of Amitabh?

The 10 BEAUTIFUL MOMENTS of 2020

The 10 BEAUTIFUL MOMENTS of 2020

Rediff.com24 Dec 2020

Here is a look at some of Aseem Chhabra's favourite memories of 2020 in Hindi cinema, performances by well-known and new actors, special moments in films and shows.

Soumitra Chatterjee: Feel happy that my work's recognised

Soumitra Chatterjee: Feel happy that my work's recognised

Rediff.com22 Mar 2012

The legendary actor talks about the latest award to be conferred upon him, the Dadasaheb Phalke award.

It is film festival time in Bangalore

It is film festival time in Bangalore

Rediff.com12 Dec 2011

The festival will start on December 15 and will go on till December 22.

Revealed: Dadamoni's paintings for the first time

Revealed: Dadamoni's paintings for the first time

Rediff.com19 Sep 2011

As his birth centenary approaches, we take a look at a different aspect of Ashok Kumar's talent -- his paintings.

'I was called Basuda's favourite hero'

'I was called Basuda's favourite hero'

Rediff.com11 Jun 2020

'As an actor, he gave me so much.'

Review: Go, watch A Death in the Gunj

Review: Go, watch A Death in the Gunj

Rediff.com2 Jun 2017

A Death in the Gunj is not a happy film at all times, but it is very entertaining says Aseem Chhabra.

The Legends who left us in 2011

The Legends who left us in 2011

Rediff.com2 Jan 2012

We look back at the talented folk who passed away last year.

'National Awards fiasco did Smriti Irani in'

'National Awards fiasco did Smriti Irani in'

Rediff.com17 May 2018

'Till late on the night before the National Awards ceremony, Smriti was in talks with the President's office, hoping to make the President change his mind.'

Dev Anand passes away; funeral in London

Dev Anand passes away; funeral in London

Rediff.com4 Dec 2011

PTI said Devsaab, who millions of his fan felt would live forever, died of a heart attack.

'No point in watching a film if you feel depressed for five days!'

'No point in watching a film if you feel depressed for five days!'

Rediff.com12 Sep 2018

'A lot of people in the West think that India has a very conservative culture, so we don't show much intimacy and sex in movies here. But I always say that, without sex, India won't have a population of over 1.2 billion people.'

K Balachander gets Dadasaheb Phalke award

K Balachander gets Dadasaheb Phalke award

Rediff.com29 Apr 2011

Here's wishing the brilliant filmmaker.

'There should be a #MenToo movement'

'There should be a #MenToo movement'

Rediff.com26 Jun 2019

'There's another side, where men have become victims of some women's evil plans.'

Thoovanathumbikal: The masterpiece that got away from its maker

Thoovanathumbikal: The masterpiece that got away from its maker

Rediff.com4 Jan 2021

Padmarajan's Thoovanathumbikal has become a part of Malayali mythology, just as its maker himself now possesses mythological status.

Lesbian love in the movies

Lesbian love in the movies

Rediff.com17 Jan 2019

Bollywood has dealt with same sex relationships before, but homophobia runs deep.

Anju Kurian to play Asif Ali's heroine

Anju Kurian to play Asif Ali's heroine

Rediff.com12 May 2016

The latest updates from the Malayalam film industry.

When Big B touched the feet of Nitin Desai's mom

When Big B touched the feet of Nitin Desai's mom

Rediff.com9 Aug 2011

Amitabh launches book Adhunik Yugacha Vishwakarma: Nitin Chandrakant Desai written by Mandar Joshi

Kickstart V-Day with B'wood's hottest kiss

Kickstart V-Day with B'wood's hottest kiss

Rediff.com14 Feb 2011

Aseem Chhabra recommends viewing Band Baaja Baraat, which boasts one of the best kissing scenes in Indian cinema, this V-Day.

Veteran actress Sulochana Devi felicitated

Veteran actress Sulochana Devi felicitated

Rediff.com21 Jan 2011

Dadasaheb Phalke Janmabhoomi award for Sulochana.

The man who made Devdas popular

The man who made Devdas popular

Rediff.com19 Apr 2011

Presenting an excerpt from actor KL Saigal's biography, about his most famous movie role.

Readers Choice: The Sexiest Actresses of All Time

Readers Choice: The Sexiest Actresses of All Time

Rediff.com11 Jul 2011

Here's looking at rediff readers' pick of greatest Bollywood sexiest actresses.

Readers Choice: The Greatest Actresses of all time

Readers Choice: The Greatest Actresses of all time

Rediff.com29 Jun 2011

We asked you, dear readers, and here are the actresses you voted for.

'Working with Rahman is an adventure'

'Working with Rahman is an adventure'

Rediff.com19 Apr 2011

Author Nasreen Munni Kabir talks about her book on the star composer, A R Rahman: The Spirit of Music.