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Keerthy Suresh Weds

Keerthy Suresh Weds

Rediff.com12 Dec 2024

Keerthy Suresh wed her boyfriend Antony Thattil in Goa in a traditional Iyengar ceremony on December 12.

'Doors Don't Open Easily For Us'

'Doors Don't Open Easily For Us'

Rediff.com18 Feb 2025

'We have to keep knocking on it before we get a response.'

Will Gangubai get Alia a National Award?

Will Gangubai get Alia a National Award?

Rediff.com24 Jan 2022

Alia has pushed herself harder on this one than on any other project to date.'

'I'd Be Very Happy Not Being In The Spotlight'

'I'd Be Very Happy Not Being In The Spotlight'

Rediff.com23 Oct 2024

'I've never done anything cliche and I've never got anything cliche.'

Army Chief Meets Param Vir Chakra Hero

Army Chief Meets Param Vir Chakra Hero

Rediff.com11 Nov 2024

General Upendra Dwivedi, the chief of the army staff, drove to the Army Hospital Research & Referral from his home in the capital to meet an elderly Sikh gentleman who is recovering at the hospital.

'Smita Didn't Want Anything To Do With Films'

'Smita Didn't Want Anything To Do With Films'

Rediff.com31 Dec 2024

'Naseer does not have the sense of humour that Om Puri has. 'Also Om has a great deal of compassion as a human being. Naseer was too focused on his own self.' A fascinating excerpt from Sangeeta Datta's book, Shyam Benegal.

When Chiranjeevi Touched Amitabh's Feet

When Chiranjeevi Touched Amitabh's Feet

Rediff.com29 Oct 2024

Amitabh Bachchan felicitated Chiranjeevi with the ANR National Award in Hyderabad, celebrating the 100th birth anniversary of Akkineni Nageswara Rao.

'It Helped To Have Shah Rukh Around'

'It Helped To Have Shah Rukh Around'

Rediff.com29 Jan 2025

'He is one of the most down-to-earth and hardworking guys I know, and that's true of all superstars, including Bachchan sahab.'

'Struggle Toh Kiya Hi Hai'

'Struggle Toh Kiya Hi Hai'

Rediff.com22 Oct 2024

'I have no family (in the industry), no network, no mentor.' 'Still, I'm consistently working since 20 years and now I have a National Award.' 'It may take time, but if you're consistently at it, nothing can stop you.'

Mohanlal's Message To Pushpa 2 Lovers

Mohanlal's Message To Pushpa 2 Lovers

Rediff.com12 Dec 2024

'My simple prayer is that...'

K V Anand, National Award winner, dies

K V Anand, National Award winner, dies

Rediff.com30 Apr 2021

K V Anand, noted Tamil film director and cinematographer died in Chennai early on Friday due to cardiac arrest, sources close to his family said.

'I Am Over The Moon'

'I Am Over The Moon'

Rediff.com17 Aug 2024

'What a beautiful journey this film has had!'

Modi receives Kuwait's highest honour

Modi receives Kuwait's highest honour

Rediff.com22 Dec 2024

Kuwait on Sunday conferred its highest honour -- 'The Order of Mubarak Al-Kabeer' -- on Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his role in strengthening the good relations between the two countries.

Sushant to be honoured at National Awards

Sushant to be honoured at National Awards

Rediff.com17 Aug 2020

Though the exact nature of the honour is yet to be decided, sources close to the I&B ministry reveal that the nature and extent of the posthumous recognition will be formulated soon.

Shoojit Sircar's Best Films, Ranked

Shoojit Sircar's Best Films, Ranked

Rediff.com21 Nov 2024

This is the magic of Sircar's filmmaking -- National Award winners, many of them -- that makes every new work of his an eagerly-awaited affair.

Laapataa Ladies Out Of Oscars Race

Laapataa Ladies Out Of Oscars Race

Rediff.com20 Dec 2024

Shahana Goswami's Santosh has been shortlisted for the best foreign film Oscars.

India@Oscars: 'We Are Choosing The Wrong Films'

India@Oscars: 'We Are Choosing The Wrong Films'

Rediff.com18 Dec 2024

'Unfortunately, we live in a 'Mainstream Bollywood' bubble, where we cannot look beyond films that we ourselves find entertaining.'

PIX: Akshay, Ayushmann, Vicky get National Awards

PIX: Akshay, Ayushmann, Vicky get National Awards

Rediff.com23 Dec 2019

Vice President Venkaiah Naidu presented the National Film Awards to the year's winners with actors Vicky Kaushal, Ayushmann Khurrana and Keerthy Suresh receiving top honours.

Not just women, men too have 'pride and dignity': HC

Not just women, men too have 'pride and dignity': HC

Rediff.com11 Dec 2024

The Kerala High Court granted anticipatory bail to veteran actor-cum-director Balachandra Menon in a case accusing him of outraging the modesty of a female actor in 2007 during a film shoot. The court said that men too have "pride and dignity" and not just women. The case was lodged in September this year after the release of the Justice Hema Committee report, which was constituted by the Kerala government after the 2017 actress assault case.

'Film Industry Isn't So Responsible For Nepotism'

'Film Industry Isn't So Responsible For Nepotism'

Rediff.com26 Nov 2024

'It's also the media and the audience.' 'The audiences want to watch what the media is putting about certain star kids.'The industry feels since the audience is interested, let's make a movie with them.' 'So I think it's a circle.

'Happier Performances Are Usually Ignored'

'Happier Performances Are Usually Ignored'

Rediff.com23 Aug 2024

'If people think that films that are happy or light, or comedy or romance are not substantial, that's not true.' 'I was really happy when this award was given for Thiruchitrambalam because it highlights that.'

Dominica announces its highest civilian award for Modi

Dominica announces its highest civilian award for Modi

Rediff.com14 Nov 2024

The Commonwealth of Dominica will bestow its highest national award, the Dominica Award of Honour, upon Prime Minister Narendra Modi this month in recognition of his contributions to Dominica during the COVID-19 pandemic and his dedication to strengthening the partnership between the two countries.

Protestors vandalise Allu Arjun's residence, throw tomatoes

Protestors vandalise Allu Arjun's residence, throw tomatoes

Rediff.com22 Dec 2024

A group of persons, claiming to be members of Osmania University Joint Action Committee, on Sunday vandalised flower pots and other things at the residence of top Telugu actor Allu Arjun in Hyderabad.

Can You Pout Like Janhvi?

Can You Pout Like Janhvi?

Rediff.com14 Oct 2024

Beautiful celeb posts to bright up the start of your week.

After Stree 2, Rajkummar Wants Rs... Cr

After Stree 2, Rajkummar Wants Rs... Cr

Rediff.com4 Nov 2024

'Raj is saying no to numerous offers for monetary reasons, and why not?' Stree 2 is perhaps the biggest blockbuster of all times.'

Bollywood congratulates National Award winners

Bollywood congratulates National Award winners

Rediff.com18 Mar 2013

Here's what your favourite Bollywood celebrities are tweeting.

Pushpa 2 Trailer: Allu Arjun Ups The Ante

Pushpa 2 Trailer: Allu Arjun Ups The Ante

Rediff.com18 Nov 2024

Has anyone played an anti-hero you want to hate but also can't stop watching, asks Mayur Sanap.

'There Is A Fear Of Disappearing'

'There Is A Fear Of Disappearing'

Rediff.com30 Aug 2024

'God can you get work, but once you get it, you have to do it with honesty and put your 100 percent into it.'

Which Film Would You Pick For The Oscars?

Which Film Would You Pick For The Oscars?

Rediff.com24 Sep 2024

Which of the 28 films in contention gets your vote?

'They Declared Me Dead!'

'They Declared Me Dead!'

Rediff.com30 Nov 2024

'There was panic among my friends and relatives since I was out of reach.' 'My son-in-law Govind drove down to my home to check on my wellbeing.' 'When I opened the door, he joked, "Bhoot Bhoot!"'

Farewell, Shyam Babu

Farewell, Shyam Babu

Rediff.com24 Dec 2024

Shyam Benegal, the shining beacon of the Indian cinema, was laid to rest on Tuesday around 3 pm with full state honours and a three-gun salute at Shivaji Park, central Mumbai.

Surekha Sikri, National Award-winning actor, passes into the ages

Surekha Sikri, National Award-winning actor, passes into the ages

Rediff.com16 Jul 2021

'Three-time National Award-winning actress Surekha Sikri has passed away following a cardiac arrest earlier this morning at the age of 75.'

'Shyambabu Made You Work Hard But...'

'Shyambabu Made You Work Hard But...'

Rediff.com7 Jan 2025

'Each of us will have a beautiful story to tell about him because he went beyond work and touched our lives. That's a rarity in this industry.'

Mithun: The Outsider We Love To Watch

Mithun: The Outsider We Love To Watch

Rediff.com8 Oct 2024

Mithun Chakraborty started from scratch in bit roles and had no Godfather backing him. Yet, remarkably, his career now straddles six decades and he continues to win acclaim, observes Dinesh Raheja.

Guess How Much Sanya's Lehenga Costs?

Guess How Much Sanya's Lehenga Costs?

Rediff.com5 Nov 2024

Bollywood's ladies went all out, like every year, to make this Diwali fashionably festive.

Bollywood Heads To Goa

Bollywood Heads To Goa

Rediff.com21 Nov 2024

The 55th International Film Festival of India kicked off in India's party venue, Goa, and the stars added to the dazzle.

The most BLOCKBUSTER National Awards

The most BLOCKBUSTER National Awards

Rediff.com1 Apr 2016

Are the National Awards are bending over backwards trying to celebrate popular cinema, simply in order to gain more relevance and eyeballs, asks Raja Sen.

Sunny Deol, Bollywood's Knockout Man!

Sunny Deol, Bollywood's Knockout Man!

Rediff.com19 Oct 2024

At many stages, it has appeared as though Sunny Deol's career was running out of steam, but each time he has risen Phoenix-like from the ashes. Dinesh Raheja gives us a closer look at the man on his 67th birthday on October 19.

Bollywood reacts to National Awards

Bollywood reacts to National Awards

Rediff.com20 May 2011

Here's what your favourite celebrities are tweeting.

Srushti Porey Is That Girl Who...

Srushti Porey Is That Girl Who...

Rediff.com4 Oct 2024

The daughter of National Award-winning filmmaker Samruddhi Porey, Srushti has taken the entrepreneurial route with her modish clothing brand, Breakfast Party.