Aditya Kripalani's Main Actor Nahin Hoon, starring Nawazuddin Siddiqui and Chitrangada Satarupa, turns 'acting lessons' into an emotional battlefield of loneliness, ego and vulnerability.
From selling vacuum cleaners to Bollywood's poetic soul, Swanand Kirkire reveals the grit, heartbreaks, and coincidences behind his most iconic songs and life's journey.
There was an award for every actor at the ninth India 2030 Leadership Conclave 2026 in Mumbai.
With Saif Ali Khan and Randeep Hooda donning the cop uniform on OTT this week, we take a look at 10 memorable police portrayals in Hindi OTT series over the years.
As Riteish Deshmukh turns director again with Raja Shivaji, we look at past actors who stepped behind the camera and delivered some of Hindi cinema's most memorable films.
As Nicole Kidman delivers yet another impressive performance in the OTT series Scarpetta, we explore some of her other compelling movies and shows.
As Jana Nayagan and Avatar: Aang, The Last Airbender become victims of piracy even before they got an official release, Sreeju Sudhakaran looks back at some of the major Indian movies that were impacted by pre-release leaks.
Bollywood glams up yet another awards function in Mumbai.
Vijay Varma continues to impress critics and fans with his performance in 'Matka King', prompting a look back at his most defining roles, from the conflicted cop in 'Monsoon Shootout' to the chilling antagonist in 'Darlings'.
Director Honey Trehan's film Punjab '95, based on human rights activist Jaswant Singh Khalra's life, remains stuck with the Censor Board, facing over 127 cuts.
While some of them were excellent, most were passable. But many were far superior to the theatrical releases.
It's raining sequels on OTT this week, but that's not all. Sukanya Verma lists everything you can watch.
'I don't want to do silly or meaningless work anymore.'
The violence in Kennedy is often unflinching and the characters offer no easy sympathy, but you stay hooked on how it all plays out. And that's when the classic Anurag Kashyap twist arrives, bringing an unexpected emotional payoff that lands just right, observes Mayur Sanap.
Raat Akeli Hai 2 is watchable, but considering the strength of its predecessor, it could have been more engaging, with a greater sense of urgency and a sharper, cleverer story, notes Mayur Sanap.
There will be a lot of excitement in the theatres in December but OTT entertainment looks good too.
Nawazuddin Siddiqui's survivor instinct has been learnt on the streets. His hard-earned victory has come after innumerable struggles, but he hasn't lost focus of one simple fact. Suparn Verma -- who directed Nawaz in Aatma -- tells us what it is.
Since there is no box office pressure on OTT, actors are willing to experiment with roles, as well as open to performing with greater sincerity.
The weekend saw film folk take a break from Diwali parties and attend the Thamma premiere in Mumbai.
Actress and social media sensation Avneet Kaur celebrates her 24th birthday on October 13.
One of Bollywood's most talented actors Nawazuddin Siddiqui tells us which actresses he would love to work with.
Bengali actress Bidita Bag has been roped in to replace Chitrangda Singh in Babumoshai Bandookbaaz.
Rashmika's double bill drama, Tom Cruise on a deadly mission and lots more thrills on OTT this week.
The lead actors of Ashim Ahluwalia's Miss Lovely, set to release in India next week, dropped by to chat with Rediff readers.
Titled Ali, Nawaz plays the titular role.
'I wish him 'Happy Teacher's Day' on Teacher's Day, inse kaafi kuchh seekhne ko milta hain.'
While the media has been going into overdrive over red carpet appearances at Cannes, Nawazuddin Siddiqui has been quietly building a legacy.
Thamma is mostly entertaining and not grotesquely horror-inducing, observes Deepa Gahlot.
Siddiqui's wife Anjali delivered a baby boy in the early hours of May 19.
'I felt I didn't understand the film industry at all.'
Avneet Kaur on how she put together her unique, dazzling Diwali looks.
'Nawaz's character was created around Vikram Betaal.' 'Betaal was a little more gimmicky, funny; he would laugh at you, tease you.' 'That's why I made Nawaz very quirky.'
Join Nawazuddin Siddiqui and Niharika Singh as they connect with Rediff readers from 4 pm to 5 pm on Janaury 7, only on ZaraBol.
In a special series, we will put YOU to the test everyday!
'Shah Rukh is such a generous person, such a giver, that I can only wish for life to give him all the love and happiness he deserves.'
'In the beginning of Thamma, he's a common man like all of us. At the end of the film, he's a sexy beast!'
It's 'not looking like a Diwali lineup, which is usually grand and has superstar movies.'
The actor will leave for Chicago on September 16.
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