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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.'

Ramu Varma Deletes Kiara's Bikini Post

Ramu Varma Deletes Kiara's Bikini Post

Rediff.com21 May 2025

Netizens trolled RGV for his Kiara comment and felt it was inappropriate for the movie veteran to stray into such territory.

What's Mohit Suri Curious About?

What's Mohit Suri Curious About?

Rediff.com5 Aug 2025

'The evening show is coming to an end, and everyone is on the phone and I want to take everyone's call.' 'I want to ask how they liked the film. How did they feel when they left the cinema while crying?'

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.

Ram Gopal Varma Sentenced To Jail

Ram Gopal Varma Sentenced To Jail

Rediff.com23 Jan 2025

A Mumbai court sentenced filmmaker Ram Gopal Varma to three months imprisonment in a cheque bounce case and issued a non-bailable arrest warrant against him.

RGV, Amitabh patch up

RGV, Amitabh patch up

Rediff.com28 Apr 2011

Here's what your favourite celebrities are tweeting.

Why Satya Continues To Sting And Sing

Why Satya Continues To Sting And Sing

Rediff.com19 Feb 2025

While Satya's pleasures are palpable -- among them the poetry of the coarse language, the mercifully rough-hewn texture, the oh-so-familiar underdog story -- these pleasures hit you at a completely different speed. The movie is charged with a sense of discovery, and every shot is a cornucopia of details existing independent of the main story. It's touching, notes Sreehari Nair.

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.

How RGV became a director!

How RGV became a director!

Rediff.com17 Sep 2008

We have seen Ram Gopal Varma's films, and know of his talent. But how many of us actually know how he became a director? Did you know, for example, that RGV was an engineer before he became a director? And that had he accepted a well-paying job in Nigeria, he would have never become a director!RGV writes about his early days in his blog. We quote.

RGV's worst film?

RGV's worst film?

Rediff.com4 Sep 2007

Tell Us!

RGV's Mr Eyes becomes Mr Body

RGV's Mr Eyes becomes Mr Body

Rediff.com20 May 2010

Ram Gopal Varma has a new nickname for the Tamil hero of his Hindi movie Rakta Charitra.

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.

First Look: Like RGV's Department poster? VOTE!

First Look: Like RGV's Department poster? VOTE!

Rediff.com5 Apr 2012

The film is set to release on May 18.

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.'

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.

RGV: I hate beautiful women becoming pregnant

RGV: I hate beautiful women becoming pregnant

Rediff.com24 Jun 2011

Here's what your favourite celebrities are tweeting.

Mallika is not in RGV's Contract

Mallika is not in RGV's Contract

Rediff.com9 Jul 2008

A local tabloid recently reported that Mallika Sherawat will star in Ram Gopal Varma's upcoming film, Contract. However, the truth is that the actress is not a part of the film -- she is just a part of some clever publicity.

First look: RGV's Killing Veerappan

First look: RGV's Killing Veerappan

Rediff.com24 Apr 2015

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

What is RGV cooking in NY?

What is RGV cooking in NY?

Rediff.com22 Dec 2005

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.

RGV takes a dig at Karan Johar's SOTY

RGV takes a dig at Karan Johar's SOTY

Rediff.com8 Oct 2012

Here's what your favourite Bollywood celebrties are tweeting.

Why RGV is mourning on his birthday

Why RGV is mourning on his birthday

Rediff.com7 Apr 2011

The film fraternity tweets about the latest news.

Are you looking forward to RGV's Aag?

Are you looking forward to RGV's Aag?

Rediff.com28 Aug 2007

Have your say!

PIX: RGV, Nana Patekar revisit Mumbai's 26/11 attack

PIX: RGV, Nana Patekar revisit Mumbai's 26/11 attack

Rediff.com12 Feb 2013

Ram Gopal Varma's latest directorial offering traces the events of the 2008 terrorist attacks in Mumbai.

Did Mehr Jesia ask RGV to leave their home?

Did Mehr Jesia ask RGV to leave their home?

Rediff.com29 May 2012

Here's what your favourite celebrities are tweeting.

First Look: The goof-up in RGV's 26/11 film

First Look: The goof-up in RGV's 26/11 film

Rediff.com18 Jan 2013

The thriller is set to release on March 1.

Bollywood's Most Successful Horror Movies

Bollywood's Most Successful Horror Movies

Rediff.com27 Mar 2024

Joginder Tuteja looks at how successful the genre has been in recent times.

Political Movies Surge before Lok Sabha Polls

Political Movies Surge before Lok Sabha Polls

Rediff.com25 Apr 2024

'Elections and audience interest in specific movies are often independent factors.'

'I can never be Urmila Matondkar'

'I can never be Urmila Matondkar'

Rediff.com5 Jul 2022

'Beauty and sex are different.'

RGV to make another political film. Do you want to watch it?

RGV to make another political film. Do you want to watch it?

Rediff.com30 Nov 2010

Here's looking at what the stars are tweeting.

Dulquer has only one thing to say after RGV's tweets. And he says it well

Dulquer has only one thing to say after RGV's tweets. And he says it well

Rediff.com22 Apr 2015

Dulquer replies to Ram Gopal Varma's controversial tweets about his father Mammootty.

RGV's Contract disappoints

RGV's Contract disappoints

Rediff.com18 Jul 2008

Contract is a badly-made and disappointing film, way below the standards set by the director himself.

'Rangeela was made to capture Urmila's beauty'

'Rangeela was made to capture Urmila's beauty'

Rediff.com9 Sep 2020

'She is the main reason why I was inspired to make the film.'

RGV: If Amitabh Bachchan does Robot, it will do far better

RGV: If Amitabh Bachchan does Robot, it will do far better

Rediff.com15 Jun 2016

The top posts on social media from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.

25 years of RGV's Shiva

25 years of RGV's Shiva

Rediff.com9 Oct 2014

A digitally re-mastered print of Shiva will shortly be re-released in theatres in November.

PIX: New girl in Ram Gopal Varma's life

PIX: New girl in Ram Gopal Varma's life

Rediff.com1 Dec 2017

In reel life, of course.

Randeep asked, 'Tum Jat ho kya?'

Randeep asked, 'Tum Jat ho kya?'

Rediff.com30 Jun 2023

'Randeep Hooda's a very bossy kind of person.'

RGV's plans for Chiranjeevi

RGV's plans for Chiranjeevi

Rediff.com4 Nov 2010

Get your low down on what's happening in the world of Telugu cinema, right here!

Meet RGV's Kannada hero

Meet RGV's Kannada hero

Rediff.com11 Apr 2008

In conversation with Sudeep on his first Hindi movie, Phoonk and furure projects.