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Now, Aishwarya does an Angelina Jolie

Now, Aishwarya does an Angelina Jolie

Rediff.com15 Oct 2019

Ash will be giving her voice to Angelina Jolie's character in Maleficent: Mistress of Evil, in the film's Hindi dubbed version.

South star Samantha gets ready for Bollywood

South star Samantha gets ready for Bollywood

Rediff.com29 Mar 2012

The actress has bagged Gautham Menon's new Hindi film.

Over 180 celebs slam FIR against 49 who wrote to Modi

Over 180 celebs slam FIR against 49 who wrote to Modi

Rediff.com8 Oct 2019

In a new letter issued on Monday, October 7, the eminent personalities questioned how writing an open letter to the prime minister could be called "an act of sedition".

Hot pics: Can you resist Aditi Rao Hydari?

Hot pics: Can you resist Aditi Rao Hydari?

Rediff.com24 Apr 2017

The gorgeous actor shot these pictures for Femina's forthcoming issue.

When Aishwarya ditched the makeup

When Aishwarya ditched the makeup

Rediff.com17 Jun 2019

Bollywood's ladies have ditched the makeup from time to time and showcased their flawless natural beauty in the movies.

Abhishek Bachchan's Ten Worst Movies

Abhishek Bachchan's Ten Worst Movies

Rediff.com10 Jan 2012

With the debacle of Players, we take a look at the actor's worst films in his career so far.

'I never expected the National Award'

'I never expected the National Award'

Rediff.com21 Jun 2011

Saranya Ponvannan on winning the national award.

Bollywood's Best Hindi Films of 2010

Bollywood's Best Hindi Films of 2010

Rediff.com31 Dec 2010

Here's looking at the most impressive Hindi films of the year.

Toofaan review

Toofaan review

Rediff.com16 Jul 2021

Despite all its drawbacks, I was engrossed in Toofaan and the intensity Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra imbues it with for most part, observes Sukanya Verma.

Thumbs down for Raavan at the box office

Thumbs down for Raavan at the box office

Rediff.com21 Jun 2010

Trade analyst Vinod Mirani gives us the box office verdict.

Tiger, Shraddha recreate Dil Se moment

Tiger, Shraddha recreate Dil Se moment

Rediff.com21 Apr 2016

The latest Bollywood updates.

Review: Rowthiram is is not compelling

Review: Rowthiram is is not compelling

Rediff.com12 Aug 2011

Rowthiram, starring Jiiva is just another mindless action masala, with slick production values.

'Hisss didn't work with the critics'

'Hisss didn't work with the critics'

Rediff.com27 Oct 2010

Well known cinematographer Madhu Ambat on the snake film and what went wrong.

Rahman's experiment in Raavan

Rahman's experiment in Raavan

Rediff.com27 May 2010

Mani Ratnam, A R Rahman and Gulzar talk about the making of the music of Raavan.

Vote! The best AR Rahman film score

Vote! The best AR Rahman film score

Rediff.com20 Oct 2011

The maestro has scored music for an impressive number of Hindi films, each one of them a gem in itself.

Tandav review

Tandav review

Rediff.com18 Jan 2021

A Web series shouldn't be outright unrealistic. Being Bollywoodesque is always suicidal, asserts Utkarsh Mishra.

Veppam's album is no great shakes

Veppam's album is no great shakes

Rediff.com11 Jan 2011

Listening to the Tamil album as a whole, you'll have to admit that while the songs aren't terrible, they never do rise to any sort of musical brilliance.

Minorities facing 'horrendous acts of mobocracy': Nusrat Jahan

Minorities facing 'horrendous acts of mobocracy': Nusrat Jahan

Rediff.com26 Jul 2019

The legislator from West Bengal claimed that there were several incidents where people across the country had been attacked by "cow vigilantes" over rumours of eating beef and smuggling cattle.

'Rakta Charitra 2 is Vivek and Suriya's film'

'Rakta Charitra 2 is Vivek and Suriya's film'

Rediff.com1 Dec 2010

Priya Mani on Rakta Charitra 2.

Video: Kidnapping Aishwarya Rai

Video: Kidnapping Aishwarya Rai

Rediff.com3 Aug 2009

Padma Shri awardee and well known choreographer Astad Deboo speaks on shooting with Aishwarya and Abhishek for Raavan.

Rahman's biography launched

Rahman's biography launched

Rediff.com7 Apr 2011

Mani Ratnam launches A R Rahman's biography, written by Nasreen Munni Kabir.

Raavan is Mani, Abhi, Ash's best work

Raavan is Mani, Abhi, Ash's best work

Rediff.com18 Jun 2010

Strong performances, brilliant use of technology, stunning cinematography and incredible direction make Raavan a must-see.

'Veppam will change my destiny'

'Veppam will change my destiny'

Rediff.com28 Jul 2011

Tamil actor Karthik Kumar talks about his new film.

Dying young in Bollywood

Dying young in Bollywood

Rediff.com22 Jul 2020

As often is the case on celluloid, romanticising death is as significant as making every moment count where a young life's passing makes the realisation all the more heartbreaking and momentous.

Bollywood attends Nikhil Dwivedi's wedding

Bollywood attends Nikhil Dwivedi's wedding

Rediff.com8 Mar 2011

Check out the stars who attended the actor's wedding on Monday.

'Abhishek is a very daring actor'

'Abhishek is a very daring actor'

Rediff.com4 May 2010

Aishwarya Rai Bachchan on her role in Mani Ratnam's Raavan.

Raavan: Rahman-Ratnam combo never fails!

Raavan: Rahman-Ratnam combo never fails!

Rediff.com26 Apr 2010

Rahman stays true to the element of Ratnam's vision as there's never any attempt to show off or introduce unnecessary elements.

'We almost thought of shelving Firaaq'

'We almost thought of shelving Firaaq'

Rediff.com20 Mar 2009

Award-winning cinematographer Ravi K Chandran on his experiences of working on Firaaq and it's creator, Nandita Das.

Bollywood takes on Kashmir

Bollywood takes on Kashmir

Rediff.com14 Jul 2010

As Rahul Dholakia's Lamhaa prepares to release, here's a look at films taking on Kashmir and terrorism.

Wish Abhishek Bachchan!

Wish Abhishek Bachchan!

Rediff.com5 Feb 2007

The actor turns 31 today.

Will Raavan be a bigger hit than Guru?

Will Raavan be a bigger hit than Guru?

Rediff.com18 Jun 2010

One of the most awaited films of 2010, Raavan, which was shot in Hindi and Tamil, and has been dubbed into Telugu, unveils even as Raajneeti enters the third week having grossed $21 million in India in two weeks, and $4 million abroad.

Raja Sen: Raavan is unforgivably boring

Raja Sen: Raavan is unforgivably boring

Rediff.com18 Jun 2010

Raavan's deadliest sin isn't in the clumsy dialogue, hammy acting or lame, oversimplified adaptation but in that it fails to engage us.

Ash on Raavan, career, criticism, more!

Ash on Raavan, career, criticism, more!

Rediff.com16 Jun 2010

Aishwarya Rai Bachchan tells Patcy N why Raavan is the most special film of her career.

Getting to know Raavan better through these songs

Getting to know Raavan better through these songs

Rediff.com11 Jun 2010

How A R Rahman and writer Gulzar interpreted the film's central character.

Kola Kolaya Mundhirika will have you in spilts

Kola Kolaya Mundhirika will have you in spilts

Rediff.com24 May 2010

The Tamil film with Crazy Mohan's dialogues, is a blast.

Raavan not to be screened at 11th IIFA awards

Raavan not to be screened at 11th IIFA awards

Rediff.com11 May 2010

Mani Ratnam, the film's director said that Raavan would not be screened at the International Indian Film Academy awards, as the film is not complete.

Dance pioneer Astad Deboo passes away

Dance pioneer Astad Deboo passes away

Rediff.com12 Dec 2020

Astad Deboo created a modern dance vocabulary that was uniquely Indian.

Vikram's ultimate test in Raavan

Vikram's ultimate test in Raavan

Rediff.com28 Apr 2010

Tamil actor Vikram talks about playing two different charcters in Mani Ratnam's Raavan and Raavanan

The highlight of Endhiran/Robot

The highlight of Endhiran/Robot

Rediff.com24 Sep 2010

No, we're not talking about Rajnikanth.

Madhoobala on her new Tamil serial Soundaravalli

Madhoobala on her new Tamil serial Soundaravalli

Rediff.com27 Aug 2010

Madhoobala on her new Tamil serial Soundaravalli and Mani Ratnam's hit film.