News for 'persona'

The 10 Most Eagerly Awaited Tamil films of 2015

The 10 Most Eagerly Awaited Tamil films of 2015

Rediff.com22 Jan 2015

A look at some of the most anticipated films of 2015.

Offline project yet to take off, Namo Store plans revamp

Offline project yet to take off, Namo Store plans revamp

Rediff.com30 Aug 2014

While online sales continue to grow at a steady 10 per cent, the volunteers-run online store has not been able to garner enough traction to push for offline stores.

Review: Kaanchi falls short of expectations

Review: Kaanchi falls short of expectations

Rediff.com4 Oct 2013

The hit pair of Indrajith and Murali Gopy combined with the writing talent of Jeyamohan could not save Kaanchi

Decks cleared for BCCI life ban on Lalit Modi

Decks cleared for BCCI life ban on Lalit Modi

Rediff.com24 Sep 2013

With the Delhi high court allowing the Board of Control for Cricket in India to conduct its Special General Meeting (SGM) in Chennai on Wednesday, the decks are cleared for the Board to impose a possible life ban on former IPL chairman Lalit Modi for alleged financial irregularities while being at the helm of the cash-rich league from 2008-2010.

The hichki in Katrina, SRK, Salman, Varun's lives...

The hichki in Katrina, SRK, Salman, Varun's lives...

Rediff.com23 Mar 2018

You won't believe what Kat's hichki was!

'We are outsiders even after so many films'

'We are outsiders even after so many films'

Rediff.com30 Aug 2017

'We have been taking risks with every film.' 'We made a comedy with zombies!' 'Then we made Saif Ali Khan a Russian character with blond hair!'

The brands Bollywood won't promote

The brands Bollywood won't promote

Rediff.com22 Jun 2017

Actors and sportspersons are increasingly blacklisting products like colas and fairness creams. Urvi Malvania explores what lies behind the concern among endorsers over brands they promote and how will it impact both.

Review: Watch Naam Shabana for Taapsee Pannu

Review: Watch Naam Shabana for Taapsee Pannu

Rediff.com30 Mar 2017

Taapsee is super. But that's not to say that the rest of the cast isn't tremendous, says Vaihayasi Pande Daniel.

Challenges Imran's 'Naya Pakistan' Faces

Challenges Imran's 'Naya Pakistan' Faces

Rediff.com30 Jul 2018

'Against the backdrop of difficult administrative, political and economic problems, Imran's temperament and staying power will be the subject of intense expectation and public scrutiny,' says Rana Banerji, who headed the Pakistan Desk at the Research and Analysis Wing, India's external intelligence agency.

How Ayushmann Khurrana became Ayushmann Khurrana

How Ayushmann Khurrana became Ayushmann Khurrana

Rediff.com29 Oct 2018

With four back to back hits, the shy lad from Chandigarh is an unlikely movie star. Ayushmann Khurrana tells Ronjita Kulkarni/Rediff.com how it all came together and how he prepares to confront the toughest three months of his life.

How Sindhu changed into the 'Dragon Slayer'

How Sindhu changed into the 'Dragon Slayer'

Rediff.com15 Dec 2016

Once labelled mild and fragile, P V Sindhu has undergone an astounding transformation at Pullela Gopichand Academy - a mix and match of different exercises, on-court training and yoga that make up Sindhu's days, most of which begin with her starting practice at 4:15 am -- that is helping her slay the world's best, writes Nikita Puri

Raising a bowler hat to Saeed Jaffrey

Raising a bowler hat to Saeed Jaffrey

Rediff.com17 Nov 2015

'Jaffrey played all his roles with a characteristic elan and amiability: He looked like a clever, all-knowing, winking Super Mario, gloriously grey around the edges. Irresistible, really.'

My father has a mind of his own: Manmohan's daughter on memoir

My father has a mind of his own: Manmohan's daughter on memoir

Rediff.com15 Sep 2014

Former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh has to make up his mind whether or not he wants to write his autobiography, his daughter Daman Singh has said.

Celebrity brand wagons go digital!

Celebrity brand wagons go digital!

Rediff.com8 May 2017

The 100MB app casts the cricketer in a digital avatar that can be used in a variety of ways. Celebrities, Urvi Malvania reports, are increasingly leveraging their fan following in the real world to build virtual empires.

Sheena Bora Trial: 'I suspected murder'

Sheena Bora Trial: 'I suspected murder'

Rediff.com8 Jul 2019

Many pictures showed The Skeleton Named Sheena. For the purpose of the photographs, the skeleton had been re-assembled and looked straight at the camera.

Sangh mutiny against Modi, Shah if BJP fails to win UP

Sangh mutiny against Modi, Shah if BJP fails to win UP

Rediff.com21 Jan 2017

'The disquiet in the Sangh is, of course, over demonetisation.' 'But more than that, it is about the growing centralisation in the running of the government and party,'

Meet the man who extracted an apology from Govinda

Meet the man who extracted an apology from Govinda

Rediff.com23 Feb 2016

Slapped by the Bollywood star, Santosh Rai got back by slapping a case against the actor-turned-politician.

How to develop your soft skills

How to develop your soft skills

Rediff.com8 Sep 2015

While technical skills are required to receive an interview call, soft skills help convert the call into a job offer.

VOTE: Akshay's funniest performance!

VOTE: Akshay's funniest performance!

Rediff.com31 May 2016

Take the fun poll!

Alien, dog, disco fighter: Aamir Khan's unique avatars!

Alien, dog, disco fighter: Aamir Khan's unique avatars!

Rediff.com21 Dec 2016

Here's a look at Aamir's unique avatars, where he's not playing the usual cop or college-goer, no matter how well (or how often) he's performed. And also where what he plays is as attention grabbing as how he plays it, no matter how lousy the film.

Lunchbox director: From Irrfan to Broadbent to Redford

Lunchbox director: From Irrfan to Broadbent to Redford

Rediff.com15 Mar 2017

'One of the director's primary jobs is to make sure that all the actors perform as if they are in the same movie, playing in the same band -- one is not acting in a different band than the other.'

'Reema Lagoo was always kind, funny and loving'

'Reema Lagoo was always kind, funny and loving'

Rediff.com18 May 2017

Bollywood actors pay tribute to the veteran actress Reema Lagoo.

Himalayan rebuff to Modi's Nepal policy

Himalayan rebuff to Modi's Nepal policy

Rediff.com18 May 2016

India's unpopularity coincides with China lengthening its shadows in Nepal, says Rajeev Sharma.

From a quiet, benign presence to the midst of a media melee

From a quiet, benign presence to the midst of a media melee

Rediff.com5 Nov 2018

Pragya Singh Thakur remained at the back of the courtroom during Tuesday's framing of the charges, her face serene, quite different from the fiery person one read about or saw on television. But once the day's proceedings were over and she was wheeled out, the sadhvi decided she actually was very keen to meet the media and headed right out into the melee, says Vaihayasi Pande Daniel/Rediff.com.

8 lessons from Bigg Boss

8 lessons from Bigg Boss

Rediff.com9 Dec 2016

The show offers ample lessons in behaviour management, leadership and setting the ground for the future.

3 cheers for Kangana!

3 cheers for Kangana!

Rediff.com5 May 2016

'It was only to be expected that she would grace the national awards function in her distinctive style.' 'For her admirers, the flouting of norms was in character because she has made her mark in highly competitive Bollywood on her own terms,' says Amulya Ganguli.

Kangana, Deepika, Sunny: TOP Earning Actresses of 2015 so far

Kangana, Deepika, Sunny: TOP Earning Actresses of 2015 so far

Rediff.com3 Jul 2015

A look at the box office queens.

How Ravindra Jadeja became Mr Indispensable

How Ravindra Jadeja became Mr Indispensable

Rediff.com21 Aug 2017

Supremely versatile and unique, Ravindra Jadeja is now an indispensable part of the Indian Test set-up.

Muslim rally: Nitish's masterstroke, or miscalculation?

Muslim rally: Nitish's masterstroke, or miscalculation?

Rediff.com21 Apr 2018

The Deen Bachao, Desh Bachao conference in Patna on April 15 was attended by lakhs of Muslims. Will the electoral dividends from this rally be reaped by Nitish Kumar, the BJP (through Hindu consolidation), by both Nitish and the BJP or will it be reaped more by the anti-BJP forces, asks Mohammad Sajjad.

What's wrong with Djokovic?

What's wrong with Djokovic?

Rediff.com26 Oct 2016

'Just six months ago, you would've been labelled mad for even suggesting the possibility of Djokovic relinquishing the top spot in men's tennis.'

The unpredictable consequences of Burhan Wani's death

The unpredictable consequences of Burhan Wani's death

Rediff.com11 Jul 2016

'New Delhi's total disengagement virtually scripted the course of events, entailing unpredictable long range consequences,' says Mohammad Sayeed Malik.

10 Hindi Movies That Define India

10 Hindi Movies That Define India

Rediff.com15 Aug 2018

Aseem Chhabra lists the movies that taught him about the Idea of India.

Review: Veeram is a treat for Ajith fans

Review: Veeram is a treat for Ajith fans

Rediff.com10 Jan 2014

The film is a slow-paced family drama with all the elements of a commercial entertainer.

'I would lie if I said there was no competition among the Calendar Girls'

'I would lie if I said there was no competition among the Calendar Girls'

Rediff.com24 Sep 2015

'I had to shoot in a bikini in a jungle in Mauritius with two white tigers! I was balancing on a branch wearing stilettos and every moment I felt I would die.' But it's all in a day's work for Calendar Girl Satarupa Pyne.

The legend of Socrates

The legend of Socrates

Rediff.com24 Jun 2017

How did how a reluctant, chain-smoking, beer-swigging footballer captain the greatest football nation in the world?

A brilliant boy next door called Farooque Sheikh

A brilliant boy next door called Farooque Sheikh

Rediff.com28 Dec 2013

The actor, who passed away this morning, has given us many superb movies.

Review: Drishyam is Mohanlal's film

Review: Drishyam is Mohanlal's film

Rediff.com20 Dec 2013

Mohanlal steals the show in Drishyam.

Was SP feud a veil for Akhilesh's failure?

Was SP feud a veil for Akhilesh's failure?

Rediff.com27 Jan 2017

Akhilesh believes his catchment area is the 4.1 million new voters who are 18 to 19 years old.

'I hope I don't disappoint people'

'I hope I don't disappoint people'

Rediff.com25 Jan 2017

'While writing the script, I had shared it with some Indie filmmakers and they had asked me who I wanted for this part. I had said Shah Rukh Khan and we had all laughed because we had no access to Shah Rukh Khan!' But director Rahul Dholakia did swing it and cast the superstar in his new film Raees.

What Modi now needs to do with China

What Modi now needs to do with China

Rediff.com1 Sep 2017

'Modi and Xi can solve the India-China border problem in a single sitting by keeping the big picture before them, by sweeping away the cobwebs of the past, and by mustering a statesman-like spirit and a long range vision,' says B S Raghavan, the distinguished civil servant.