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Have you seen these super TV shows?

Have you seen these super TV shows?

Rediff.com6 Feb 2019

From Atlanta to Killing Eve, the best on the small screen.

Golmaal Again!!!, in more ways than one

Golmaal Again!!!, in more ways than one

Rediff.com21 Oct 2017

When a Hindi film does well in Chennai, it's time to sit up and take notice, says A Ganesh Nadar.

Review: Sex Chat with Pappu & Papa is a cool concept

Review: Sex Chat with Pappu & Papa is a cool concept

Rediff.com22 Jul 2016

Hopefully, this sex chat will start many conversations, feels Namrata Thakker.

Akhilesh Yadav follows in arch enemy Narendra Modi's footsteps

Akhilesh Yadav follows in arch enemy Narendra Modi's footsteps

Rediff.com13 Feb 2014

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav seems to have taken a leaf out of Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi's all-out election campaign on social networking sites.

Birthday Special: The Many Avatars of Rajinikanth

Birthday Special: The Many Avatars of Rajinikanth

Rediff.com12 Dec 2014

Celebrating the Thalaiva's birthday.

Have you watched these short films?

Have you watched these short films?

Rediff.com5 Mar 2019

Streaming a diverse range of moods and moments, these films are a fairly commendable effort if not always riveting, feels Sukanya Verma.

Review: Vasuvum Saravananum Onna Padichavanga makes you cringe

Review: Vasuvum Saravananum Onna Padichavanga makes you cringe

Rediff.com17 Aug 2015

Vasuvum Saravananum Onna Padichavanga is a silly and tasteless romantic comedy that's not worth your time, warns S Saraswathi.

Chandy slams PM for his Kerala-Somalia comparison, demands apology

Chandy slams PM for his Kerala-Somalia comparison, demands apology

Rediff.com12 May 2016

Chandy said Modi had kept mum on the controversy and what Keralites want is not his silence, but an unconditional apology from the prime minister.

Review: Go watch Queen NOW!

Review: Go watch Queen NOW!

Rediff.com7 Mar 2014

Sonil Dedhia lists six reasons to watch Queen.

The war of the slogans continues

The war of the slogans continues

Rediff.com30 Mar 2014

While Congress is focusing on its commitment to the aam aadmi through its slogans, its arch rival BJP has built its campaign around its prime ministerial candidate Narendra Modi for the 16th Lok Sabha elections.

Who's the fairest of them all? Emami-HUL spat revives an old brand war

Who's the fairest of them all? Emami-HUL spat revives an old brand war

Rediff.com6 Jul 2018

The two battle it out in the controversial but lucrative fairness cream market, spark a fresh bout of aggression in the war between the brands

It's son of the soil versus outsiders in Varanasi: Cong's Ajai Rai

It's son of the soil versus outsiders in Varanasi: Cong's Ajai Rai

Rediff.com7 May 2014

As Varanasi's mega electoral battle reaches a crescendo, the Congress on Wednesday stepped up offensive against Narendra Modi accusing him of invoking religious sentiments to woo voters as his "personality cult" campaign had failed, and tried to paint it as a fight between the "son of the soil" and "outsiders".

Review: Murder Mestri is paisa vasool fun. Twice over.

Review: Murder Mestri is paisa vasool fun. Twice over.

Rediff.com10 Jul 2015

The comedy is clean, simple, silly. Yet you long for more. And it keeps coming. Remember Andaz Apna Apna?

Review: Even Vidya Balan cannot rescue Begum Jaan's loud, empty feminism

Review: Even Vidya Balan cannot rescue Begum Jaan's loud, empty feminism

Rediff.com14 Apr 2017

In its preoccupation with drama, Begum Jaan neglects to reveal its soul, feels Sukanya Verma.

IMAGE: On the sets of Pooja Bhatt's Cabaret

IMAGE: On the sets of Pooja Bhatt's Cabaret

Rediff.com9 Jun 2015

A look at the top tweets from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.

Review: Sagaptham is a big bore

Review: Sagaptham is a big bore

Rediff.com6 Apr 2015

Director Surendran's Sagaptham is a slow paced, tiresome action drama.

Review: Salala Mobiles fails as a love story

Review: Salala Mobiles fails as a love story

Rediff.com24 Jan 2014

Salala Mobiles is an average film, according to Paresh C Palicha.

'Rajinikanth exudes a certain magic that is unbeatable'

'Rajinikanth exudes a certain magic that is unbeatable'

Rediff.com12 Dec 2014

Rajinikanth fans throng Chennai theatres to catch his latest film Lingaa.

Review: Premam is a winner all the way

Review: Premam is a winner all the way

Rediff.com1 Jun 2015

With Premam, director Alphonse Putheran proves that he has the knack of presenting themes that have blockbuster written all over, writes Paresh C Palicha.

Review: Lingaa is old wine in a new bottle

Review: Lingaa is old wine in a new bottle

Rediff.com12 Dec 2014

K S Ravikumar's Lingaa works only because of the charisma and enigmatic screen presence of the Superstar, says S Saraswathi.

'My father calls me garibo ka Johnny Depp'

'My father calls me garibo ka Johnny Depp'

Rediff.com30 Mar 2015

'It's a proud moment for my parents; they feel great seeing me with Bollywood superstars. It's a great achievement for me as well.' Television actor Karan Wahi gets ready to work with Govinda in Dance India Dance Super Moms.

Saluting Kader Khan

Saluting Kader Khan

Rediff.com7 Jan 2019

'Kader Khan could be horribly intimidating, impossibly silly, achingly human and, sometimes, all at once.' 'I was drawn to his magic and magnetism even when I didn't know he was behind it,' recalls Sukanya Verma.

How to Get the Thalaiva Look

How to Get the "Thalaiva" Look

Rediff.com16 Sep 2014

Want to Know How to Get the "Thalaiva" Look. So if you are a true fan and wish to emulate the 'coolness quotient' of this sparkling star; we just got good news for you! Yes, we have a number of items that will surely complete your Rajnikanth look and grab your some eyeballs while you walk off the street with oomph.

Stree Review: A Trick Movie

Stree Review: A Trick Movie

Rediff.com31 Aug 2018

'Not only are the concerns expressed in Stree (patriarchy, consent, prejudice against women) mere excuses to touch our 'sentimental hotspots', the movie itself is a few tricks cobbled together,' says Sreehari Nair.

Mashrafe Mortaza: Pakistan's envy and Bangladesh's pride

Mashrafe Mortaza: Pakistan's envy and Bangladesh's pride

Rediff.com3 Mar 2016

Call it a compulsion, but sporting achievements are often measured by numbers in hand and that is precisely why it will be difficult to analyse Bangladesh captain Mashrafe Mortaza's influence and contribution in the country's ever-growing cricketing ambitions.

Review: Dumb and Dumber To struggles to remain relevant

Review: Dumb and Dumber To struggles to remain relevant

Rediff.com21 Nov 2014

Dumb and Dumber To seems to be desperately trying to carve out an audience for itself in a world that has moved on.

VOTE for the BEST Bollywood lawyer!

VOTE for the BEST Bollywood lawyer!

Rediff.com7 Feb 2017

Before Akshay Kumar takes centrestage in the courtroom this Friday, here's looking at filmi lawyers before him.

Rajini can't, but Kamal may still blossom in TN

Rajini can't, but Kamal may still blossom in TN

Rediff.com4 Oct 2017

Rajinikanth seems to have ended the recently-revived speculation about his imminent launch into direct politics, unlike in the past, when he had expressed specific or indirect support one or the other of the two 'Dravidian majors', says N Sathiya Moorthy.

Kaala: Neither Marx nor Manmohan Desai

Kaala: Neither Marx nor Manmohan Desai

Rediff.com14 Jun 2018

'Kaala's sin is not that it is presented as a mouthpiece for its director Pa Ranjith's political viewpoints, but that it makes a travesty of them.' 'Ranjith turns Marx into merchandise, all the while functioning as a hired hand for Brand Rajinikanth,' points out Sreehari Nair.

What makes Rajinikanth the most valued brand of his time

What makes Rajinikanth the most valued brand of his time

Rediff.com27 Jul 2016

The superstar refuses to endorse any label except for one regional cola brand at the start of his career almost four decades ago.

Does Donald Trump deserve a chance?

Does Donald Trump deserve a chance?

Rediff.com3 Aug 2017

While political observers are unable to make head or tail of the US President, those moving in high business and industry circles tell B S Raghavan that Trump's style is exactly that of an aggressive and successful businessman.

There isn't a little bit of Salman Khan in all men

There isn't a little bit of Salman Khan in all men

Rediff.com25 Jun 2016

I fear for our collective inability to wrestle the plague of rape in this nation, says Prathmesh Kher.

'Varun and Shraddha are good students'

'Varun and Shraddha are good students'

Rediff.com18 Jun 2015

'When I go to small towns for shows people say 'yeh cockroach hai instead of crockroaz.' But I don't mind it because they call me out of love.' Dance India Dance choreographer Raghav Juyal gets ready for ABCD 2.

Review: Dil Dhadakne Do is charming fluff

Review: Dil Dhadakne Do is charming fluff

Rediff.com5 Jun 2015

Dil Dhadakne Do unravels like an entire season of soap opera condensed into a nearly three-hour movie, writes Sukanya Verma.

Salman Khan's BEST dialogues!

Salman Khan's BEST dialogues!

Rediff.com29 Dec 2015

Salman's most superhit, swaggering dialogues.

Didn't watch Sunny Deol's 1990 Ghayal? Read this!

Didn't watch Sunny Deol's 1990 Ghayal? Read this!

Rediff.com4 Feb 2016

As Sunny Deol returns as Ajay Mehra in Ghayal Once Again, tomorrow, we remember his dialoguebaazi in Ghayal.

Deepika, Aamir, Tabu: Our desi Game of Thrones wishlist!

Deepika, Aamir, Tabu: Our desi Game of Thrones wishlist!

Rediff.com8 Apr 2015

Ever thought if Bollywood actors are capable of playing these roles?

Review: Dum Laga Ke Haisha will win your heart

Review: Dum Laga Ke Haisha will win your heart

Rediff.com27 Feb 2015

Dum Laga Ke Haisha is a series of riveting moments that make you moist in the eye and chuckle with joy, says Sukanya Verma.

Review: <I>Pacific Rim</i> is big-scale awesomeness!

Review: Pacific Rim is big-scale awesomeness!

Rediff.com12 Jul 2013

Pacific Rim is possibly the best and the grandest belated gift a man can offer his childhood, writes Sukanya Verma.

'I don't want to play a hero all my life'

'I don't want to play a hero all my life'

Rediff.com23 Jun 2016

'I am a very confused and boring person in real life. I can't make quick decisions. If I am in the company of someone, especially a female, then that person would run away from me due to boredom.' Getting inside Nawazuddin Siddiqui's skin.