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Stories That Love To Make Us Cry

Stories That Love To Make Us Cry

Rediff.com13 Dec 2022

Though tragic stories traditionally been avoided by Bollywood, there have been a few instances of this genre resulting in audiences making them commercial winners as well.

Salman Changes Next Film's Title To...

Salman Changes Next Film's Title To...

Rediff.com7 Jun 2022

Salman Khan's next film, Kabhi Eid Kabhi Diwali, which started shooting on his farm on the outskirts of Mumbai in May, has seen many changes since its announcement. The latest on that front is the film's title.

The Toughest Choice Kajol Has Ever Made

The Toughest Choice Kajol Has Ever Made

Rediff.com13 Jun 2023

Kajol gets ready for her OTT Debut, The Trial: Pyaar, Kaanoon, Dhokha.

Spies, Superstars, A Crazy Bear On OTT

Spies, Superstars, A Crazy Bear On OTT

Rediff.com14 Apr 2023

Watch Jubilee's concluding episodes. Radhika Apte is a housewife turned spy. Mithunda makes his OTT debut. Sukanya Verma lists her recommendations.

Sara Wins Her First OTT Award!

Sara Wins Her First OTT Award!

Rediff.com12 Sep 2022

OTT's glamorous stars walked the purple carpet for the first edition of the OTTplay awards in Mumbai.

What's Common Between Huma And Sona?

What's Common Between Huma And Sona?

Rediff.com4 Nov 2022

Sonakshi Sinha and Huma Qureshi offer fashion lessons we can all learn from.

Learn YOGA from Deepika!

Learn YOGA from Deepika!

Rediff.com14 May 2022

Before the actress heads to the prestigious Cannes Film Festival, she shares some of her favourite yoga poses, and the secret behind her perfect looks.

'I was not there to create a ruckus'

'I was not there to create a ruckus'

Rediff.com4 Aug 2023

'When someone is fighting, I can't just go there and meddle.'

Richa Chadha's Galwan tweet shows 'tukde tukde' mindset: MP minister

Richa Chadha's Galwan tweet shows 'tukde tukde' mindset: MP minister

Rediff.com26 Nov 2022

Mishra said the actor should learn to differentiate between the Army and cinema.

'Gadar is a powerful word that came out of Partition'

'Gadar is a powerful word that came out of Partition'

Rediff.com30 Aug 2023

'When a common man's house is on fire, he is infused with extraordinary strength.' 'He will go to any length to save his home and family even if he is not as big and strong as Sunnyji.'

10 Reasons Why Alaya F Is A Star To Watch Out For

10 Reasons Why Alaya F Is A Star To Watch Out For

Rediff.com26 Apr 2023

Barely three films old with no blockbuster success to her credit and yet, the name Alaya F spells promise.

You Must Watch This Heart-Breaking Film

You Must Watch This Heart-Breaking Film

Rediff.com8 Aug 2023

'Yellow Bus is a heart-breaking story based on a real incident and will strike a chord with mothers across the world.'

Sonam Kapoor: I am very romantic in real life

Sonam Kapoor: I am very romantic in real life

Rediff.com17 Jun 2013

The actress talks about Raanjhnaa and why she thinks she looks good in de-glam roles.

Anil Kapoor's One Big Regret In Life

Anil Kapoor's One Big Regret In Life

Rediff.com29 Jun 2023

'My eyes were too small (to convey) expressions. I was too hairy. I did not have a great physique. (In this profession) you just keep on working on your minus points and try to improve yourself as much as you can.'

Varisu Review: Packed With Vijay Magic!

Varisu Review: Packed With Vijay Magic!

Rediff.com11 Jan 2023

This is a film written for an audience that thrives on Vijay's stardom and it satisfies them thoroughly, observes Divya Nair.

TMC leader apologises to Roopa Ganguly over 'real-life Draupadi' remark

TMC leader apologises to Roopa Ganguly over 'real-life Draupadi' remark

Rediff.com21 Apr 2016

He also made it clear that he was not apologising to her on the orders issued by the TMC high command.

10 Anil Kapoor Must Watch Films On OTT

10 Anil Kapoor Must Watch Films On OTT

Rediff.com20 Jul 2023

As we enjoy his thrilling The Night Manager series, Deepa Gahlot looks at 10 Anil Kapoor films on OTT that shows off his versatility and star power.

'They judge you by your clothes and language'

'They judge you by your clothes and language'

Rediff.com12 Jun 2023

'There are times when I've gone back to my hotel room and cried about what they were doing to my character.' 'They want you to lower your performing ability in accordance with your co-actor.' 'They alter the script, change your character... that's when the real anger sets in.'

Scoop Review: TERRIFIC Show!

Scoop Review: TERRIFIC Show!

Rediff.com2 Jun 2023

Even those with no knowledge of the inner workings of the media and police, would find Scoop absorbing as a human drama and the story of the resilience of a woman, her family and true friends, applauds Deepa Gahlot.

Aww! Isn't Helly Shah CUTE?

Aww! Isn't Helly Shah CUTE?

Rediff.com10 Aug 2022

Helly Shah knows how to turn heads with her fashion sense.

Will Wasim Akram Act In A Bollywood Film?

Will Wasim Akram Act In A Bollywood Film?

Rediff.com24 Apr 2023

'Acting in a film is far more difficult than doing a commercial.'

Bachchans And Saiyami In New Balki Film

Bachchans And Saiyami In New Balki Film

Rediff.com3 Jun 2022

Amitabh and Abhishek Bachchan come together in R Balki's once again after Paa.

Why Did This Kerala Story Become A Huge Hit?

Why Did This Kerala Story Become A Huge Hit?

Rediff.com12 Jun 2023

'Cinema or the sentiment of a people, disgusted by contemporary politics and wanting to feel whole by collectively recalling a moment of great difficulty that was also a cause for togetherness?', asks Shyam G Menon.

Kid lost and found in real life

Kid lost and found in real life

Rediff.com30 Jul 2004

It is the kind of stuff you see only in Bollywood movies. A toddler goes missing and is found by a man who raises him as his own son. After sixteen years, the boy is reunited with his biological parents.

Salman Khan plays hero in real life

Salman Khan plays hero in real life

Rediff.com16 Jul 2004

The actor helped three youths involved in a car accident in front of his house in suburban Bandra in Mumbai.

Rani Mukerji: I am very naughty in real life

Rani Mukerji: I am very naughty in real life

Rediff.com7 Sep 2012

Rani Mukerji on the first look of her film Aiyyaa

'I see the world from an outsider's perspective'

'I see the world from an outsider's perspective'

Rediff.com19 Jul 2023

'Whatever I have directed has been so far from my world.'

PM Modi plays real life hero for this Nepalese family

PM Modi plays real life hero for this Nepalese family

Rediff.com3 Aug 2014

In a special humanitarian gesture, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday personally handed over a Nepalese youth to his parents having nurtured him for 16 years.

SKY spills the beans on his sensational batting in T20s

SKY spills the beans on his sensational batting in T20s

Rediff.com20 May 2023

Suryakumar Yadav hit the zenith in T20 cricket and then came a period of lull when he almost touched nadir only to realise how important it is to have a 'balanced approach' towards life.

'I look for stories that don't allow me to sleep'

'I look for stories that don't allow me to sleep'

Rediff.com8 Jun 2023

'It just so happens that some amazing, true-life stories come my way.'

'Audiences won't see Ajay Devgn the star in Maidaan'

'Audiences won't see Ajay Devgn the star in Maidaan'

Rediff.com10 Sep 2021

'Ajay sir prepared for the part from scratch, from the football to the Hyderabadi accent... everything was researched by him.'

'If you haven't acted with superstars, your market value doesn't go up'

'If you haven't acted with superstars, your market value doesn't go up'

Rediff.com20 Mar 2023

'I can't wait for the day when the market value of an actress is not judged by the heroes or the superstars she's acted with.'

How Shah Rukh Khan Changed Ritwik's Life

How Shah Rukh Khan Changed Ritwik's Life

Rediff.com7 Feb 2023

'Just imagine Mr Sudhir Mishra and Mr Sooraj Barjatya having a baby. What would that be like?' 'That's Jehanabad for you.'

'I can never do a Roja again'

'I can never do a Roja again'

Rediff.com11 May 2023

'The magic of Roja can never be replicated because how can you recapture the carefree innocence of childhood?'

'Violence is a piece of art'

'Violence is a piece of art'

Rediff.com3 Aug 2023

'As long as violence has the right arc, it is very meaningful.'

'I won't kill anyone to get what I want'

'I won't kill anyone to get what I want'

Rediff.com14 Jun 2023

'Nobody told me upfront that you are a Marathi girl so we will not cast you.' 'I questioned myself: 'Am I not good enough?' 'Am I not good-looking to be in this industry?''

Bollywood's Amazing Dads

Bollywood's Amazing Dads

Rediff.com19 Jun 2022

Whether it is Nargis in Mother India or Nirupa Roy in Deewaar, Mama's a scenestealer while Dad is just a shadow. There are films that have explored the Dad's character with tender affection

'Just the beginning': Politicians hail India's double glory at Oscars

'Just the beginning': Politicians hail India's double glory at Oscars

Rediff.com13 Mar 2023

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said the country is proud and elated with "Naatu Naatu" winning an Oscar and hailed the song as one that will be remembered for years to come.