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'You Taught Cinema Should Never Apologise...'

'You Taught Cinema Should Never Apologise...'

Rediff.com19 Dec 2025

'You were one of my favourite directors who made Indian cinema feel fearless, impolite, and alive. If Dhurandhar has even a fraction of that DNA, it's because your films whispered (sometimes screamed) in my head while I was writing and directing it.'

When Shatru Shaved Off His Moochi

When Shatru Shaved Off His Moochi

Rediff.com22 Oct 2024

Ram Gopal Varma's Rakht Charitra was the first and last film for which Shatrughan Sinha was persuaded to shave off his trademark moustache.

Chandrababu posts row: Andhra cops on hunt for RGV after he skips probe

Chandrababu posts row: Andhra cops on hunt for RGV after he skips probe

Rediff.com26 Nov 2024

Andhra Pradesh Police are searching for film director Ram Gopal Varma after he failed to appear for an investigation regarding his alleged offensive social media posts against Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu and others. Varma's lawyer claimed that the director would cooperate with the investigation via "digital mode" as "digital policing is prevalent all over India now." However, police have stated that Varma was given ample time and has failed to show up for the investigation twice. The police are combing every place where Varma is suspected to be present.

Jai Ho: Was Sukhwinder The Composer?

Jai Ho: Was Sukhwinder The Composer?

Rediff.com4 May 2024

'When Rahman reached the studio, he heard Sukhwinder fooling around on the mike. Rahman liked what he heard and incorporated it into Jai Ho.'

Watch Srikanth Kidambi Rescue His Bride

Watch Srikanth Kidambi Rescue His Bride

Rediff.com11 Nov 2024

Shravya Varma, the talented niece of film-maker Ram Gopal Varma, and badminton ace Srikanth Kidambi sealed their bond in a grand wedding ceremony in Hyderabad on Saturday.

'There's Something I Haven't Done Before In Coolie'

'There's Something I Haven't Done Before In Coolie'

Rediff.com18 Aug 2025

'Playing a negative role was a positive experience for me, doing things I'd never do in real life.'

Shyam Benegal, Movie Legend, Dies At 90

Shyam Benegal, Movie Legend, Dies At 90

Rediff.com23 Dec 2024

'If there is one thing Shyam Benegal expressed best: It was the Poetry of the ordinary face and ordinary lives.'

'Dawood will love this'

'Dawood will love this'

Rediff.com5 Mar 2021

'D Company is the asli Mumbai saga.'

Ready For Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani Encore?

Ready For Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani Encore?

Rediff.com4 Jan 2025

January has quite a few interesting movies lined up for release. But with the new, there's also a sprinkling of the old.

The Real Genius Responsible For Sholay

The Real Genius Responsible For Sholay

Rediff.com13 Aug 2025

'Editor M S Shinde deserves full credit because, I'm told, Ramesh Sippy had shot 300,000 feet of footage, which was brought down to 18,000. 'He died in 2012, in a 126 square foot flat in Dharavi, penniless, a forgotten hero.'

'I owe my living to Dawood Ibrahim'

'I owe my living to Dawood Ibrahim'

Rediff.com27 Jan 2021

'I have always been attracted to the dark side of human beings.'

A boring homage to Sholay

A boring homage to Sholay

Rediff.com31 Aug 2007

Ram Gopal Varma Ki Aag fails to live up to the original.

Why Amit Roy Walked Out of Raju Hirani's Dunki

Why Amit Roy Walked Out of Raju Hirani's Dunki

Rediff.com14 Jul 2022

'Raju sir has a classical approach to cinema and it's paid rich dividends for him. I suppose I'm a bit edgy and non-conformist.'

Mohanlal: People call me Companywala

Mohanlal: People call me Companywala

Rediff.com18 Apr 2012

Interview with Mohanlal on his third Bolywood film Tezz.

Review: Not A Love Story is made in bad taste

Review: Not A Love Story is made in bad taste

Rediff.com19 Aug 2011

Despite average performances from Mahie Gill and Deepak Dobriyal the treatment of the film amounts to nothing spectacular.

Review: Department is another failed RGV experiment

Review: Department is another failed RGV experiment

Rediff.com18 May 2012

An experiment this may well be, but it is a pointless one.

PIX: How Nathalia made Dan Dan Cheeni look SUPER HOT!

PIX: How Nathalia made Dan Dan Cheeni look SUPER HOT!

Rediff.com20 Apr 2012

Item number Nathalia Kaur talks about her first Bollywood item number.

What if Sajid Khan directed Mr India, Sholay?

What if Sajid Khan directed Mr India, Sholay?

Rediff.com25 Jun 2014

What if Sajid Khan, who recently gave us Humshakals, touched our classics? Would cinema be as good? We take a look.

Karan Johar takes a dig at RGV

Karan Johar takes a dig at RGV

Rediff.com31 Mar 2010

The filmmaker's tweet about Ram Gopal Varma's sequel to Phoonk may just break their new found friendship.

'Sunny Leone is sex, Bhoot is horror'

'Sunny Leone is sex, Bhoot is horror'

Rediff.com5 Oct 2012

Here's what your favourite Bollywood celebrities are tweeting.

No takers for RGV's Agyaat

No takers for RGV's Agyaat

Rediff.com11 Aug 2009

Trade analyst Vinod Mirani gives us the week's box office report.

'It's unfair that RGV's only promoting Nathalia'

'It's unfair that RGV's only promoting Nathalia'

Rediff.com8 May 2012

Anjana Sukhani tells Patcy N why she is upset with her Department director Ram Gopal Varma.

First Look: Jagapathi Babu in Gaayam 2

First Look: Jagapathi Babu in Gaayam 2

Rediff.com20 Aug 2010

Even after 17 years, the Telugu film Gaayam is remembered by many. Now it's time for the sequel.

Will Sarkar Raj mark RGV's return?

Will Sarkar Raj mark RGV's return?

Rediff.com27 May 2008

Now, with his latest film Sarkar Raj, starring Amitabh Bachchan, his son Abhishek and daughter-in-law Aishwarya Rai, nearing release, we can't help but think that this is the film that would either make or break Ram Gopal Varma's career.

Will Priyanka's bikini lure in crowds for Agyaat?

Will Priyanka's bikini lure in crowds for Agyaat?

Rediff.com5 Aug 2009

Priyanka Kothari talks about her new film, Agyaat, directed by Ram Gopal Varma.

Priyanka ko darr kyun lagta hai

Priyanka ko darr kyun lagta hai

Rediff.com30 Jul 2009

Priyanka Kothari on her fears and forthcoming film, Agyaat.

RGV Ki Aag's music disappoints

RGV Ki Aag's music disappoints

Rediff.com23 Aug 2007

The four music directors fail to create magic.

'Phoonk 2 is scarier than Phoonk'

'Phoonk 2 is scarier than Phoonk'

Rediff.com17 Dec 2009

Ram Gopal Varma on the sequel to Phoonk directed by Milind Gadagkar.

First Look: RGV's Sholay poster

First Look: RGV's Sholay poster

Rediff.com17 Oct 2006

Ram Gopal Varma's Sholay is having teething troubles.

Sameera's back with a bang!

Sameera's back with a bang!

Rediff.com3 Jun 2003

Bollywood's new Gabbar Singh?

Bollywood's new Gabbar Singh?

Rediff.com1 Sep 2008

Ram Gopal Varma has still not gotten over his Sholay hangover.

See RGV's <I>Phoonk</I> alone & win Rs 5 lakh

See RGV's Phoonk alone & win Rs 5 lakh

Rediff.com10 Aug 2008

People from across the country can participate by sending Phoonk as an SMS to 57333. A maximum of five contestants will be short-listed from all entries received and then brought to Mumbai to try and test their courage.

'It's difficult to accept Sholay's recreation'

'It's difficult to accept Sholay's recreation'

Rediff.com22 Aug 2007

'It may work, it may not work. And who knows, people may even like it,' says Asha Bhosle.

'In Sholay, my fingers are cut off, not hands'

'In Sholay, my fingers are cut off, not hands'

Rediff.com17 Jul 2007

Mohanlal talks about the experience of acting in Ram Gopal Varma's Sholay in the role immortalised by Sanjeev Kumar and more.

'Dawood was a visionary for the underworld'

'Dawood was a visionary for the underworld'

Rediff.com18 Mar 2021

'D Company is obviously not a registered company, but the way he organised it, with his kind of vision, which finished the Pathan gang and the older members.'

First Look: RGV's 'Basanti'

First Look: RGV's 'Basanti'

Rediff.com1 Nov 2006

Nisha Kothari will play Ghungroo in Ram Gopal Varma's Sholay remake.

Mohanlal can do magic, literally

Mohanlal can do magic, literally

Rediff.com16 Feb 2006

Sunny Leone's Movie Night Out

Sunny Leone's Movie Night Out

Rediff.com31 May 2023

After getting a seven-minute standing ovation at Cannes, Sunny Leone gave her friends at home a special preview of her new film, Kennedy.

'Rhea is the fall girl'

'Rhea is the fall girl'

Rediff.com3 Sep 2020

Get your lowdown on what's going on in the world of Bollywood, right here with Subhash K Jha!