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Barbie Review: Of Pluck, Pinkness And Patriarchy Bashing

Barbie Review: Of Pluck, Pinkness And Patriarchy Bashing

Rediff.com21 Jul 2023

Delving into deeper topics, fleshing out a timely satire, rooting for womanhood while being full of beans, dance, music, charm and comedy, Greta Gerwig's creativity knows no bounds, raves Sukanya Verma.

SATIRE: Being Salman... Khurshid

SATIRE: Being Salman... Khurshid

Rediff.com26 Sep 2013

Our funny take on External Affairs Minister Salman Khurshid.

Political Memes Are No Laughing Matter

Political Memes Are No Laughing Matter

Rediff.com12 Apr 2024

'In India, political parties want to portray their leaders as cinematic heroes critical of their opponents.' 'This is where memes come into play.'

'Satire isn't a crime anywhere in civilised world'

'Satire isn't a crime anywhere in civilised world'

Rediff.com13 Feb 2015

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

Crew Review: Enjoyable!

Crew Review: Enjoyable!

Rediff.com29 Mar 2024

You do get your money's worth simply watching these girls do what they are best at: Entertainment, feels Divya Nair.

V Gangadhar, journalist-satirist, passes away

V Gangadhar, journalist-satirist, passes away

Rediff.com10 Oct 2023

V Gangadhar, veteran journalist and well-known satirist, passed away in Pune on Monday night. He was 85.

BJP resorts to cartoon campaign against Cong LS candidates in Chhattisgarh

BJP resorts to cartoon campaign against Cong LS candidates in Chhattisgarh

Rediff.com17 Mar 2024

While the BJP said it has only portrayed some incidents, which happened during the previous Congress regime through the cartoons which are not meant to hurt anyone, the grand old party accused it of releasing such illustrations out of frustration.

Priscilla to Poor Things On OTT This Week

Priscilla to Poor Things On OTT This Week

Rediff.com1 Mar 2024

There's a spate of book-to-screen adaptations dominating OTT streaming this week. Sukanya Verma lists her recommendations.

Rahul thanks BJP for 'confirming' that Modi is not OBC by birth

Rahul thanks BJP for 'confirming' that Modi is not OBC by birth

Rediff.com9 Feb 2024

Union ministers Prahlad Joshi and Dharmendra Pradhan alleged that Gandhi has been spreading lies on this issue.

Zeenat Aman Wants You To Meme Her!

Zeenat Aman Wants You To Meme Her!

Rediff.com29 Jul 2023

Zeenat Aman is in the mood for fun.

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.'

When Putin Took A Bath In Blood

When Putin Took A Bath In Blood

Rediff.com22 Feb 2023

Glimpses of political satire floats at the Rosenmontag carnival in Duesseldorf, Germany.

Watch Vijay Deverakonda Romance Mrunal Thakur

Watch Vijay Deverakonda Romance Mrunal Thakur

Rediff.com20 Mar 2024

Amazon Prime Video has announced a huge number of assorted Web series and movies, and the slate sure looks interesting.

Watch Kate Winslet's Regime On OTT

Watch Kate Winslet's Regime On OTT

Rediff.com8 Mar 2024

From damsels versus dragons to showbiz shenanigans, ready to catch all the action on OTT this week?

Laapataa Ladies Review: Cheerful Ode To Sisterhood

Laapataa Ladies Review: Cheerful Ode To Sisterhood

Rediff.com29 Feb 2024

Laapataa Ladies is gentle yet firm in calling out the hypocrisies colouring everyday mindsets and prejudices without acquiring the high-handedness of a crusader, observes Sukanya Verma.

Romance And Sci-Fi Collide On OTT This Week

Romance And Sci-Fi Collide On OTT This Week

Rediff.com22 Dec 2023

Sci-fiction buffs rejoice, there's much spectacle to behold on OTT this week. Sukanya Verma gives her recommendations.

Dry Day Review: Jitendra Kumar Gets A Thumbs Up Again

Dry Day Review: Jitendra Kumar Gets A Thumbs Up Again

Rediff.com22 Dec 2023

There is an authenticity and sense of purpose about Dry Day which is appealing, observes Deepa Gahlot.

Right to comment on social media part of free speech: HC in case against Newslaundry

Right to comment on social media part of free speech: HC in case against Newslaundry

Rediff.com29 Jul 2022

Right to comment on content on social media or TV channels is a facet of free speech under the Constitution and it will be in the interest of the public that every broadcaster has the right of criticism and review even in relation to programmes created by others, the Delhi high court said on Friday.

Tiger 3 Goes Past Tiger Zinda Hai, War

Tiger 3 Goes Past Tiger Zinda Hai, War

Rediff.com20 Nov 2023

Tiger 3's seven day collections are the second highest ever after Pathaan.

Bombay HC to deliver verdict on govt's fact checking rules on Dec 1

Bombay HC to deliver verdict on govt's fact checking rules on Dec 1

Rediff.com29 Sep 2023

The Union government on Friday said it would not notify the fact checking unit (FCU) contemplated under the amended information technology (IT) rules against fake news till the Bombay high court delivers its judgment on the petitions challenging the amendments.

Topiwaala is a political satire

Topiwaala is a political satire

Rediff.com14 Mar 2013

Director M G Srinivas speaks about his debut film Topiwaala

Khichdi 2: Mission Paakthukistan Review: Total Majaa!

Khichdi 2: Mission Paakthukistan Review: Total Majaa!

Rediff.com17 Nov 2023

Khichdi needs a lot more masala, observes Deepa Gahlot.

Showtime Review: Nothing Khaas About It

Showtime Review: Nothing Khaas About It

Rediff.com8 Mar 2024

Showtime is watchable but never engrossing, notes Sukanya Verma.

'My face is my greatest USP'

'My face is my greatest USP'

Rediff.com22 Apr 2024

'My tool is the way I look. This is the only thing that distinguishes me.' 'Most of us dress similarly. What sets you apart is your face. If you change that also, you're like anybody else.'

India's Top Social Media Influencers

India's Top Social Media Influencers

Rediff.com3 Jan 2024

In a nation of 1.4 billion people, where a potential new creator is born every second, we pick 25 influencers who have ruled social media this year.

Classic Revisited: Bimal Roy's satirical gem, Parakh

Classic Revisited: Bimal Roy's satirical gem, Parakh

Rediff.com25 Sep 2014

In Sukanya Verma's special series re-visiting great Hindi film classics, we look back at 1960's Parakh, starring Sadhana, Motilal, Nazir Hussain and Durga Khote.

Vijay, Oppenheimer... Lots On OTT!

Vijay, Oppenheimer... Lots On OTT!

Rediff.com24 Nov 2023

From Vijay's fiery latest to atom bomb origins, brace yourself for some explosive action on OTT this week.

Want to Know What Uorfi Javed Is Really Like?

Want to Know What Uorfi Javed Is Really Like?

Rediff.com20 Mar 2024

Amazon Prime Video has announced a huge number of assorted Web series and movies, and the slate sure looks interesting.

The Great Indian Family Review: Vicky Bats For Secularism

The Great Indian Family Review: Vicky Bats For Secularism

Rediff.com22 Sep 2023

The Great Indian Family, observes Sukanya Verma, is a cheerful fable that points out the absurdity of discrimination as a tool employed by power hungry opportunists.

OTT: You'll Need A LOOONG Weekend

OTT: You'll Need A LOOONG Weekend

Rediff.com2 Dec 2023

You'll wish weekends lasted as long as weeks after looking at Sukanya Verma's long, long list of recommendations on OTT this week.

SATIRE: Rahul Gandhi's Top Ten Avatars

SATIRE: Rahul Gandhi's Top Ten Avatars

Rediff.com7 Oct 2013

Presenting the eventful life and times of the Congress vice president.

Missed Barbie? Watch It On OTT

Missed Barbie? Watch It On OTT

Rediff.com15 Sep 2023

Woke Barbie, detective Red Riding Hood and gangsters galore on OTT this week.

What Was Jawan All About?

What Was Jawan All About?

Rediff.com2 Oct 2023

There is no plot, no central story line or theme. It appears Atlee felt if he put a Shah Rukh Khan (there are two of them actually!) on screen doing just about anything, the film would sell, sighs Nitin Sathe.

Tere Bin Laden: A brilliant satire

Tere Bin Laden: A brilliant satire

Rediff.com16 Jul 2010

Tere Bin Laden is free of drama and emotion. And it works.

Is That Vladimir Putin?

Is That Vladimir Putin?

Rediff.com27 Apr 2022

As Russia concentrates its attack on the east and south of the country, residents of the Kyiv region are returning to assess the war's toll on their communities.

Dictators will die, says Zelenskyy at Cannes 2022

Dictators will die, says Zelenskyy at Cannes 2022

Rediff.com18 May 2022

Zelenskyy requested that cinema must always be "on the side of freedom".

19 Brilliant Movies You Need To Watch

19 Brilliant Movies You Need To Watch

Rediff.com7 Nov 2023

Sukanya Verma gives us a lowdown on all those wonderful movies she saw and movies you need to see as and when they arrive to a screen or streaming space near you.

Telugu movie satires Chiranjeevi's political moves

Telugu movie satires Chiranjeevi's political moves

Rediff.com13 Mar 2009

The film attracted lot of attention even before its release mainly because it was expected that Dasari would use Mesthri as a platform to attack Telugu film industry's leading star Chiranjeevi who is testing his strength in the political waters of Andhra Pradesh. Mesthri is directed by Suresh Krishna who had earlier directed Chiranjeevi's film Daddy.

Remembering Nitin Desai's Magic

Remembering Nitin Desai's Magic

Rediff.com3 Aug 2023

We remember some of Nitin Chandrakant Desai most influential works.

OTT: Witches, Cannibals, Spies, Romance!

OTT: Witches, Cannibals, Spies, Romance!

Rediff.com19 May 2023

Sukanya Verma lists everything you can watch on streaming platforms this weekend.