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Big B, Madhuri, Vidya, Salman: Bollywood's BUSY weekend

Big B, Madhuri, Vidya, Salman: Bollywood's BUSY weekend

Rediff.com11 Nov 2013

Here's what your favourite Bollywood stars were up to this past weekend.

Shruti Haasan changes her Luck

Shruti Haasan changes her Luck

Rediff.com2 Jul 2009

Kamal Haasan's daughter Shruti gave a lively song and dance performance at a surbuban hotel on July 1 to promote her debut film, Luck.

Rise Of Pan-Indian Films Is A Good Omen

Rise Of Pan-Indian Films Is A Good Omen

Rediff.com26 Apr 2022

It means more tickets sold and therefore more revenues and hastens the recovery of the devastated-by-the-pandemic film business.

'I am happy that I was the first choice for Ivan Veramathiri'

'I am happy that I was the first choice for Ivan Veramathiri'

Rediff.com11 Dec 2013

Ganesh Venkataraman talks about playing an IPS officer in Ivan Veramathiri.

Uttama Villain release postponed

Uttama Villain release postponed

Rediff.com1 May 2015

Film reviewer S Saraswathi was disappointed as the screenings of Kamal Haasan's Uttama Villain were cancelled at the last minute due to some financial problems between the producers and financiers.

Rajini, Kamal are illusions, can't survive in politics: AIADMK

Rajini, Kamal are illusions, can't survive in politics: AIADMK

Rediff.com20 Nov 2019

Rajini-Kamal duo cannot do harm to the AIADMK-led alliance in the state electorally, Jayakumar said.

Birthday Special: Fashion lessons from Shruti Haasan

Birthday Special: Fashion lessons from Shruti Haasan

Rediff.com28 Jan 2014

The actress turns 27 today, January 28.

Decks cleared for Vishwaroopam release after audio tweaks

Decks cleared for Vishwaroopam release after audio tweaks

Rediff.com2 Feb 2013

Ending a week-long suspense and drama, Kamal Haasan's controversial Tamil film Vishwaroopam is finally poised for release in the state with some cuts after the actor and Muslim groups opposed to it reached a settlement during the state-government brokered talks in Chennai on Saturday.

No grudge; Vishwaroopam row is NOT about TV rights: Jaya

No grudge; Vishwaroopam row is NOT about TV rights: Jaya

Rediff.com31 Jan 2013

Breaking her silence over the controversy surrounding the ban on Tamil film 'Vishwaroopam', Chief Minister Jayalalithaa on Thursday said her government was willing to facilitate resolution of the crisis if Muslim outfits and actor Kamal Haasan could hammer out an agreement.

States should follow censor board decisions: Centre

States should follow censor board decisions: Centre

Rediff.com30 Jan 2013

Information and Broadcasting Minister Manish Tewari on Wednesday said states should implement the decisions of the censor board regarding screening of films but refrained from commenting on Kamal Haasan's controversial movie 'Vishwaroopam' saying the matter was in court.

Review: Viswaroopam Music is pleasant

Review: Viswaroopam Music is pleasant

Rediff.com10 Dec 2012

Viswaroopam's songs manage to convey a plethora of emotions, beautifully sometimes, a little faltering in other places. On the whole,

 PIX: Shruti Haasan's HOTTEST Avatars!

PIX: Shruti Haasan's HOTTEST Avatars!

Rediff.com17 Jul 2013

The actress has two releases this Friday, D-Day and Ramaiya Vastavaiya.

The Many Avatars of Rajinikanth

The Many Avatars of Rajinikanth

Rediff.com9 Jun 2018

Amazing characters. One superstar.

'Tight contest in TN, but with edge to DMK'

'Tight contest in TN, but with edge to DMK'

Rediff.com18 Mar 2021

'The alliance led by the DMK is starting with 15% votes while the AIADMK is starting from scratch.' 'Minority votes may be crucial'

Haasan, govt withdraw pleas in HC on Vishwaroopam

Haasan, govt withdraw pleas in HC on Vishwaroopam

Rediff.com4 Feb 2013

Tamil Nadu government lifted the ban from release after Haasan assured to delete some scenes from film.

Vishwaroopam ban: Haasan in Chennai, to hold talks shortly

Vishwaroopam ban: Haasan in Chennai, to hold talks shortly

Rediff.com2 Feb 2013

The tripartite talks to break the impasse over the screening of Tamil movie 'Vishwaroopam' will take place on Saturday with the participation of actor-director Kamal Haasan, who returned to Chennai from Mumbai.

TN guv on Vishwaroopam: Avoid filmmaking that hurts public

TN guv on Vishwaroopam: Avoid filmmaking that hurts public

Rediff.com1 Feb 2013

Amid a raging controversy over Kamal Haasan's 'Vishwaroopam', Tamil Nadu governor on Friday said filmmakers should show "due respect" for sensitivities of people while making films like 'Dam 999' and warned it will "not spare anybody who tries to whip-up communal passions."

SP mulls banning 'Vishwaroopam' in UP, BJP cries foul

SP mulls banning 'Vishwaroopam' in UP, BJP cries foul

Rediff.com31 Jan 2013

After facing a ban in Jayalalithaa's Tamil Nadu, Kamal Haasan's ambitious film Vishwaroopam may face a similar fate in Uttar Pradesh. "Before it is allowed to be screened, we will take a look at Vishwaroopam to find out what is objectionable in the film", Chief minister Akhilesh Yadav told media personnel in Allahabad Thursday.

Setback for Haasan; HC stays release of Vishwaroopam

Setback for Haasan; HC stays release of Vishwaroopam

Rediff.com30 Jan 2013

The actor now plans to move an appeal in the Supreme Court against the High Court order.

TN appeals against verdict of lifting 'Vishwaroopam' ban

TN appeals against verdict of lifting 'Vishwaroopam' ban

Rediff.com30 Jan 2013

The Tamil Nadu government on Wednesday filed an appeal against the interim order of a single judge of Madras high court giving clearance for screening of Kamal Haasan's controversial Tamil movie 'Vishwaroopam'.

Protest groups disrupt Vishwaroopam shows in Kerala

Protest groups disrupt Vishwaroopam shows in Kerala

Rediff.com25 Jan 2013

The Kamal Haasan starrer releases amid much controversy.

Two Telugu films to release this Sankranti

Two Telugu films to release this Sankranti

Rediff.com9 Jan 2013

Ram Charan Tej's Naayak is releasing along with Venkatesh and Mahesh Babu's Seethamma Vakitlo Sirimalle Chettu.

'Actors are not dimwits'

'Actors are not dimwits'

Rediff.com19 Feb 2021

'There are so many actors and films that have influenced the lives of millions.'

Making Zombies look SCARY!

Making Zombies look SCARY!

Rediff.com21 Feb 2013

Prosthetic make-up artist Ritu Janjjani talks about her unusual profession.

Vishwaroopam to be released in Tamil Nadu on February 7

Vishwaroopam to be released in Tamil Nadu on February 7

Rediff.com4 Feb 2013

Actor-director Kamal Haasan today announced release of his controversial film Vishwaroopam in Tamil Nadu on February 7 as he withdrew his petition against the ban on the movie in Madras High Court.

Lessons from the Vishwaroopam imbroglio

Lessons from the Vishwaroopam imbroglio

Rediff.com4 Feb 2013

Kamal Haasan and his artistic freedom is the smaller issue. How will the world view us when a handful of demonstrators terrorise our governments to ban a movie? Who will invest in India when a few truckloads of fanatics can cause closure of the highly protected and centrally located US embassy in a prominent city of the country, asks M R Venkatesh.

Kadal review: With apologies to director Bharathi Raja

Kadal review: With apologies to director Bharathi Raja

Rediff.com1 Feb 2013

Mani Ratnam's Kadal lacks a compelling story, writes Saisuresh Sivaswamy.

Haasan on Vishwaroopam row: I'm grateful to Jayalalithaa

Haasan on Vishwaroopam row: I'm grateful to Jayalalithaa

Rediff.com31 Jan 2013

Actor-director Kamal Haasan, whose film 'Vishwaroopam' is facing ban in Tamil Nadu amid a raging controversy, thanked Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa for her support as he addressed mediapersons in Mumbai on Thursday.

Madras HC lifts ban on 'Vishwaroopam'

Madras HC lifts ban on 'Vishwaroopam'

Rediff.com29 Jan 2013

In a major relief to actor Kamal Haasan, the Madras high court on Tuesday night lifted the ban imposed on his movie 'Vishwaroopam' by the Tamil Nadu government after it courted controversy over its alleged anti-Muslim content.

Review: Vishwaroopam is NO threat to Muslims

Review: Vishwaroopam is NO threat to Muslims

Rediff.com27 Jan 2013

On Friday afternoon, as he sat in a freezing cold New Jersey theater watching Kamal Haasan's latest film Vishwaroopam, a two and a half hour long international terrorism thriller and an expensive production for Indian standards, Aseem Chhabra kept trying to figure out one thing. Why did the film offend some Muslim organisations and why has it been banned in Tamil Nadu?

R Madhavan: Vishwaroopam deserves a release

R Madhavan: Vishwaroopam deserves a release

Rediff.com25 Jan 2013

Here's what your favourtie Bollywood celebrities are tweeting.

Haasan: Vishwaroopam is not against my Muslim brothers

Haasan: Vishwaroopam is not against my Muslim brothers

Rediff.com24 Jan 2013

Kamal Haasan defends his film Vishwaroopam in an official statement.

Review: Rasaleela is repulsive

Review: Rasaleela is repulsive

Rediff.com10 Sep 2012

The remake of the 1975 Kamal Hasan starrer is amateur.

Hema Malini on 'award wapsi' issue: Why should you return it?

Hema Malini on 'award wapsi' issue: Why should you return it?

Rediff.com5 Nov 2015

'It's an honour given to you and shouldn't be given back,' she says.

5 days before TN poll, Phalke Award for Rajini

5 days before TN poll, Phalke Award for Rajini

Rediff.com1 Apr 2021

Rajinikanth is the third cinema personality after the late thespian Sivaji Ganesan and the late director K Balachander, also Rajinikanth's mentor, to have been chosen for the award from Tamil Nadu.

'K Balachander was well ahead of his time'

'K Balachander was well ahead of his time'

Rediff.com24 Dec 2014

A tribute to one of Indian cinema's most prolific filmmakers K Balachander, who passed away at the age of 84 on December 23.

'Vishwaroopam's DTH release will change the game'

'Vishwaroopam's DTH release will change the game'

Rediff.com19 Dec 2012

Kamal Haasan talks about releasing his film Vishwaroopam on DTH before the theatrical release.

Wakaalat From Home review

Wakaalat From Home review

Rediff.com14 Sep 2020

Things get better as the series proceeds, notes Joginder Tuteja.

Dear Nirmalaji, let homemakers get a salary

Dear Nirmalaji, let homemakers get a salary

Rediff.com22 Jan 2021

Hatneihoi Hangshing, a law student from Nagaland, tells Rediff.com's A Ganesh Nadar what she would like to see in Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman's Budget.

'We gave BJP 20 seats though they wanted more'

'We gave BJP 20 seats though they wanted more'

Rediff.com12 Mar 2021

'Your strike rate is very important when it comes to seat-sharing.'