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The Very Important 'Mr D' In Ayushmann's Life

The Very Important 'Mr D' In Ayushmann's Life

Rediff.com30 Sep 2025

'I wish him 'Happy Teacher's Day' on Teacher's Day, inse kaafi kuchh seekhne ko milta hain.'

'Shah Rukh Is Always Cracking Jokes'

'Shah Rukh Is Always Cracking Jokes'

Rediff.com29 Oct 2025

'Back then, Shah Rukh Khan had no style, but he understood his strengths.' 'He knew he was appreciated for his energy and that boosted his confidence.' Rediff celebrates Shah Rukh Khan's 60th birthday on November 2 with a special series that introduces us to the man behind the superstar.

'Villains Are The Most Interesting To Design For'

'Villains Are The Most Interesting To Design For'

Rediff.com9 Dec 2025

'Every film had its challenges, but Mr India, Sadak and Gandhi were the toughest.' 'Mr India needed imagination, Sadak needed sensitivity and Gandhi demanded historical authenticity.'

Who will replace Paresh Rawal in OMG 2?

Who will replace Paresh Rawal in OMG 2?

Rediff.com24 Jul 2021

In the proposed sequel to the 2012 film Oh My God, Pankaj Tripathi will play the lead while Akshay Kumar will reprise his cameo appearance as Lord Krishna.

Paresh Rawal to tell Nakusha's story

Paresh Rawal to tell Nakusha's story

Rediff.com28 Dec 2009

'Lagi Tujhse Lagan will connect the audience with reality. It will not be like the other daily soaps where the protagonists wake up in the morning with full-fledged make-up on,' Paresh Rawal says.

Thamma Review: More Laughs Than Scares

Thamma Review: More Laughs Than Scares

Rediff.com21 Oct 2025

Thamma is mostly entertaining and not grotesquely horror-inducing, observes Deepa Gahlot.

Paresh Rawal: Narendra Modi is a visionary

Paresh Rawal: Narendra Modi is a visionary

Rediff.com4 Jun 2012

The veteran stage and film actor confesses his allegiance towards the Gujarat Chief Minister

Anu Aggarwal Drinks Her Urine Too!

Anu Aggarwal Drinks Her Urine Too!

Rediff.com3 May 2025

Paresh Rawal isn't the only actor to have drunk his urine.

Birthday Special: Paresh Rawal's Top Ten Roles

Birthday Special: Paresh Rawal's Top Ten Roles

Rediff.com30 May 2012

The veteran actor celebrates his 62nd birthday today.

'Thank You For Gracing Our Lives!'

'Thank You For Gracing Our Lives!'

Rediff.com27 Oct 2025

'The heavens will be a merrier and a happier place now.' Colleagues pay homage to Satish Shah who passed into the ages on Saturday.

Behind Paresh Rawal's rise is the wife

Behind Paresh Rawal's rise is the wife

Rediff.com25 Mar 2014

How Swaroop Sampat paved the way for hubby in the BJP.

When Shraddha Came To Ayushmann's Rescue

When Shraddha Came To Ayushmann's Rescue

Rediff.com27 Sep 2025

'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!'

Twitter erupts over Paresh Rawal's 'tie Arundhati Roy to army jeep' tweet

Twitter erupts over Paresh Rawal's 'tie Arundhati Roy to army jeep' tweet

Rediff.com22 May 2017

On Sunday, the Padma awardee tweeted, "Instead of tying stone pelter on the army jeep tie Arundhati Roy!" His tweet soon became viral with over 4,700 retweets in less than 24 hours.

Modi is like Lord Shiva, he is a lion: Paresh Rawal

Modi is like Lord Shiva, he is a lion: Paresh Rawal

Rediff.com16 Dec 2012

At a campaign rally in Patan in northern Gujarat on Friday, actor Paresh Rawal was at his sarcastic best as he spewed venom on the Congress and urged the voters to "perform Congress's last rites" on December 17, when Gujarat votes in the second phase of the state elections.

'Gabroo, Chooza, Sometimes Nalayak'

'Gabroo, Chooza, Sometimes Nalayak'

Rediff.com20 Oct 2025

'On the set, he was this big personality, the great Om Puri. But at home, he was like a fluffy teddy bear.'

No 'hera pheri', promises Paresh Rawal in new role as BJP man

No 'hera pheri', promises Paresh Rawal in new role as BJP man

Rediff.com21 Mar 2014

He's a versatile actor and is now is looking to bring his onscreen persona to politics. Batting for the 'incorruptible' Narendra Modi, and slamming opponents -- the Congress and the Aam Aadmi Party -- Paresh Rawal, the BJP's face from Ahmedabad, is speaking the language of a neta, already.

Saiyaara Inspires More Romance In August

Saiyaara Inspires More Romance In August

Rediff.com29 Jul 2025

Flms belonging to genres as diverse as comedy, drama, romance, crime, and history get ready for release in theatres.

Paresh Rawal replaces Advani loyalist on Ahmedabad East seat

Paresh Rawal replaces Advani loyalist on Ahmedabad East seat

Rediff.com22 Mar 2014

In what could stoke fresh controversy in the Bharatiya Janata Party after the row over L K Advani's ticket, the party today replaced his loyalist and sitting MP Harin Pathak with actor Paresh Rawal from Ahmedabad East Lok Sabha seat.

'No, I Didn't Walk Out Of The Film'

'No, I Didn't Walk Out Of The Film'

Rediff.com2 Apr 2025

'Two of the songs haven't been shot by me. When I saw the film, they came as a shock.'

Coming Up In June: Thug Life, Kannappa, Housefull 5

Coming Up In June: Thug Life, Kannappa, Housefull 5

Rediff.com4 Jun 2025

June's OTT line-up looks entertaining. There's a lot coming up in theatres this month too.

Ready for India's Avengers Franchise?

Ready for India's Avengers Franchise?

Rediff.com3 Jan 2025

Dinesh Vijan's production banner Maddock has announced a slate of new titles in his ambitious horror-comedy universe.

Is It Time To Retire The Great Indian Kapil Show?

Is It Time To Retire The Great Indian Kapil Show?

Rediff.com23 Jun 2025

One thing you realize after seeing the title of the Netflix show, 'The Great Indian Kapil Show' that the word 'comedy' is missing from the title. In the language of mathematics: Kapil Sharma equals to Comedy. Kapil is synonymous with laughter and as a comedian when you watch him he makes you forget all your worries.

Lots Of Romance Coming Up In July

Lots Of Romance Coming Up In July

Rediff.com2 Jul 2025

July has so many interesting films to choose from!

What Is Tabu Doing With Akshay?

What Is Tabu Doing With Akshay?

Rediff.com13 Jan 2025

Tabu will unite with Akshay Kumar after 25 years!

Chiranjeevi's Top 10 Movies

Chiranjeevi's Top 10 Movies

Rediff.com22 Aug 2025

Arjun Menon celebrates his 70th birthday on August 22 by looking at his most memorable films.

Advani loyalist ousted for Paresh Rawal, lashes out at BJP

Advani loyalist ousted for Paresh Rawal, lashes out at BJP

Rediff.com23 Mar 2014

Seven time Bharatiya Janata Party Member of Parliament and L K Advani loyalist Harin Pathak, who has been denied a Lok Sabha ticket, on Sunday flayed the party's decision and said he would consult his supporters before taking the next step.

Haven't deleted Arundhati tweet; Twitter wanted it removed: Paresh Rawal

Haven't deleted Arundhati tweet; Twitter wanted it removed: Paresh Rawal

Rediff.com24 May 2017

When asked if his Twitter account is still active, Rawal said, "It's active, but it's blocked kind of a thing. The moment I delete the tweet it'll be active."

The Storyteller Review: Delightful Watch

The Storyteller Review: Delightful Watch

Rediff.com29 Jan 2025

The Storyteller has a lot to like and admire about it, observes Mayur Sanap.

'I Have Lived In My Father's Shadow'

'I Have Lived In My Father's Shadow'

Rediff.com28 Apr 2025

'My father's friends told him that your son has done a film in which he has copied your voice. That's how he saw a couple of scenes of mine in Andaz Apna Apna. He told me I shouldn't have done it.'

COMING UP In May: Bhool Chuk Maaf, Raid 2, MI 8

COMING UP In May: Bhool Chuk Maaf, Raid 2, MI 8

Rediff.com29 Apr 2025

The year 2025 started slowly at the box office but the summer is looking up for theatrical releases.

'Someone asked me why did you cast Paresh Rawal'

'Someone asked me why did you cast Paresh Rawal'

Rediff.com25 Sep 2018

'People were apprehensive when I cast Nawaz. Especially after Sacred Games, people told me you are diminishing Manto.' 'But he is an actor and actors don't diminish.'

Meet The Jewel Thieves of Bollywood

Meet The Jewel Thieves of Bollywood

Rediff.com28 Apr 2025

Sukanya Verma looks at Bollywood's best-known diamond robberies in film.

Need A Good Laugh? Watch This Film This Weekend

Need A Good Laugh? Watch This Film This Weekend

Rediff.com24 Apr 2025

'Often, the actors and technicians would be rolling in laughter during the shooting. I remember our brilliant cinematographer laughed so hard, he fell off his trolley.'

Review: Andaz Apna Apna Remains A Timeless Comedy

Review: Andaz Apna Apna Remains A Timeless Comedy

Rediff.com25 Apr 2025

Despite the evolution of cinema toward more refined expressions and aesthetics today, the exaggerated comedic style of Andaz Apna Apna remains endearing and entertaining, reminding us that sometimes, we just need a dose of mindless comedy to unwind, feels Shristi Sahoo.

Ranbir, Kiara Cast Their Votes

Ranbir, Kiara Cast Their Votes

Rediff.com20 Nov 2024

Film folk exercise their right to at the Maharashtra assembly elections.

'I Have Ideas For Two Sequels For Andaz Apna Apna'

'I Have Ideas For Two Sequels For Andaz Apna Apna'

Rediff.com5 Nov 2024

'I may not have accrued a large bank balance, but I think I've earned something far valuable. Respect.' 'That's what Andaz Apna Apna brought me, and I wouldn't exchange that respect for any amount of money in the world.'

Ready For Moana 2 On OTT?

Ready For Moana 2 On OTT?

Rediff.com31 Jan 2025

Allu Arjun's biggest blockbuster, Satyajit Ray's story and Spidey's exciting new avatar, Sukanya Verma lists her recommendations on OTT this week.

What Makes Andaz Apna Apna Such Fun Even Today

What Makes Andaz Apna Apna Such Fun Even Today

Rediff.com8 Nov 2024

Andaz Apna Apna is practically the most quoted film since Sholay, observes Sukanya Verma, as she celebrates 30 years of this cult classic movie.

The Story Behind This Goofy Picture

The Story Behind This Goofy Picture

Rediff.com29 Apr 2024

Aftab Shivdasani joins Akshay Kumar in Ahmed Khan's Welcome to the Jungle.

Revealed! The Drama Behind Andaz Apna Apna's Comedy

Revealed! The Drama Behind Andaz Apna Apna's Comedy

Rediff.com25 Apr 2025

'Aamir Khan and Salman Khan were already very busy. Then, Raveena Tandon and Karisma Kapoor started signing more films, Paresh Rawalji also got busy... 'Rajkumar Santoshiji got offered Damini he was very excited about it. He told dad that since her dates were available, let me do this film quickly. But aisa hota toh nahin. That film also took time. 'So sabke dates ka problem ho gaya, including the director's.'