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'I am that hero whose family is the audience'

'I am that hero whose family is the audience'

Rediff.com19 Apr 2021

'In India the box office numbers are insane. It released with 7 other films It still did 70 crores during pandemic times. 'To have your second feature film in Telugu create this kind of impact is a dream come true.'

Saheb Biwi Aur Gangster Returns opens to mixed reviews

Saheb Biwi Aur Gangster Returns opens to mixed reviews

Rediff.com12 Mar 2013

Trade analyst Vinod Mirani gives the box office verdict for the week.

Hindu outfit outrages against Akshay's OMG

Hindu outfit outrages against Akshay's OMG

Rediff.com16 Oct 2012

The Paresh Rawal starrer film is a critical take on religion and features Kumar in the role of God.

Review: Topiwaala is for Upendra's fans only

Review: Topiwaala is for Upendra's fans only

Rediff.com18 Mar 2013

The film lacks execution and tires too hard to impress the audience.

Review: OMG-Oh My God is brave and absorbing

Review: OMG-Oh My God is brave and absorbing

Rediff.com28 Sep 2012

Oh My God is a brave and absorbing blend of satire, fable and fantasy that brings our attention to the misuse and commercialisation of religion, writes Sukanya Verma.

Review: Bhoopadathil Illatha Oridam is shoddy

Review: Bhoopadathil Illatha Oridam is shoddy

Rediff.com18 Sep 2012

The film tries to be a political satire with some old world charm but suffers from shoddy treatment.

'Modi will win in Gujarat elections but won't be PM'

'Modi will win in Gujarat elections but won't be PM'

Rediff.com27 Nov 2012

Tarak Mehta, the popular Gujarati satirist, speaks on the Gujarat election.

Modi@4: The words NaMo made popular

Modi@4: The words NaMo made popular

Rediff.com29 May 2018

When NaMo became Pradhan Sevak, little did we know he would usher in words and phrases that would become such an important part of our lives. As he enters his fifth year in office, a look at Modi-lingo :)))

What political profit from the Dhule riots?

What political profit from the Dhule riots?

Rediff.com19 Jan 2013

Saeed Naqvi on why the Muslim youth is angry and says it has lost faith in the government, police and electronic media

'You will definitely be missed, Jaspal Bhattiji!'

'You will definitely be missed, Jaspal Bhattiji!'

Rediff.com25 Oct 2012

Here's what your favourite Bollywood celebrities are tweeting.

Ben Affleck's <I>Argo</i> the next BO champ?

Ben Affleck's Argo the next BO champ?

Rediff.com14 Oct 2012

The film has received favourable reviews.

Review: Oru Kanniyum Moonu Kalavaanikalum is interesting

Review: Oru Kanniyum Moonu Kalavaanikalum is interesting

Rediff.com7 Apr 2014

Oru Kanniyum Moonu Kalavaanikalum is not your average run-of-the-mill comedy, says S Saraswathi.

Gulabo Sitabo review

Gulabo Sitabo review

Rediff.com12 Jun 2020

'At the end of the day, this is Bachchan's film.' 'Despite the distracting makeup, his famous baritone and indisputable flair for dedicated inanity lend Mirza an air of significance,' observes Sukanya Verma.

Are you suffering from Selfitis? Take this test to find out!

Are you suffering from Selfitis? Take this test to find out!

Rediff.com17 Dec 2017

The selfie disease is no hoax.

FIRST LOOK: Aamir Khan bares all for PK!

FIRST LOOK: Aamir Khan bares all for PK!

Rediff.com1 Aug 2014

What do you think of this latest stunt AK has pulled on us! Have your say!

What's keeping Bollywood busy during lockdown?

What's keeping Bollywood busy during lockdown?

Rediff.com31 Mar 2020

Bollywood is doing all it can to keep busy during the national lockdown.

WATCH: When desi songs made it to Hollywood

WATCH: When desi songs made it to Hollywood

Rediff.com21 Dec 2011

Sacha Baron Cohen's new movie The Dictator's trailer features a popular punjabi song.

WATCH: When desi songs made it to Hollywood

WATCH: When desi songs made it to Hollywood

Rediff.com21 Dec 2011

Sacha Baron Cohen's new movie The Dictator's trailer features a popular punjabi song.

End of an era in Bihar politics

End of an era in Bihar politics

Rediff.com10 Sep 2020

It is now a different time in Bihar. It is a different place -- one in which Raghuvansh Prasad Singh's options are very limited, notes Aditi Phadnis.

Review: Saguni's music is pretty ordinary

Review: Saguni's music is pretty ordinary

Rediff.com6 Jun 2012

Saguni's tunes, except for certain moments, are mundane

Forget Kiki, Falling Stars is the latest Insta challenge

Forget Kiki, Falling Stars is the latest Insta challenge

Rediff.com26 Oct 2018

The bizarre challenge started in China but has followers all over the world.

EC to consult legal experts over Modi's biopic

EC to consult legal experts over Modi's biopic

Rediff.com6 Apr 2019

Sources said there is a strong view in the EC that it should not restrain the release of the biopic on the prime minister and should leave it to the Central Board of Film Certification to take a call on the issue.

Naseeruddin Shah: 25 TOP Performances

Naseeruddin Shah: 25 TOP Performances

Rediff.com20 Jul 2020

Sukanya Verma celebrates the acting legend.

Play depicting Maya's outlandish lifestyle banned in UP

Play depicting Maya's outlandish lifestyle banned in UP

Rediff.com26 Jan 2012

A satirical play, depicting the extravagant lifestyle of Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Mayawati, has been banned by her government.

Want a great job? SHOOT YOURSELF!

Want a great job? SHOOT YOURSELF!

Rediff.com20 Jul 2012

An audio-visual resume brings an applicant's personality to the fore, showcasing the job seeker in away totally impossible on paper.

Angrezi Medium review

Angrezi Medium review

Rediff.com12 Mar 2020

Irrfan, Deepak Dobriyal, Radhika Madan, Ranvir Shorey, Pankaj Tripathi are all lovely, but make little sense in Angrezi Medium's muddled context, complains Sukanya Verma.

Pirate Party and Freedom

Pirate Party and Freedom

Rediff.com25 May 2012

The Pirate Party is fighting to retain the right to privacy and the right to communicate freely via e-mail, telephone or letters.

The WEIRDEST Nobel Prizes ever!

The WEIRDEST Nobel Prizes ever!

Rediff.com4 Oct 2011

The winners of the 2011 Ig Nobel Prize were announced and awarded recently.

German anti-Islam leader resigns over Hitler selfie

German anti-Islam leader resigns over Hitler selfie

Rediff.com22 Jan 2015

Lutz Bachmann, co-founder of the Patriotic Europeans against the Islamisation of the West, has stepped down after online posts surfaced in which he used derogatory language to refer to refugees and posed looking like Adolf Hitler.

Sai's Take: Aisi Kaisi Democracy!

Sai's Take: Aisi Kaisi Democracy!

Rediff.com6 May 2019

'Have we finally gotten over the holy cow syndrome?' asks Saisuresh Sivaswamy after watching Aisi Taisi Democracy in action.

'Don't we all encourage corruption?'

'Don't we all encourage corruption?'

Rediff.com4 Aug 2011

Director Rajiv Mehra speaks about his forthcoming film Chala Mussaddi -- Office Office

The Panchayat review

The Panchayat review

Rediff.com14 Apr 2020

'Even a hardcore nit-picker will struggle to find faults in this extraordinarily crafted television series that I rate as a must watch, an instant classic,' says Sukanya Verma.

Want cash? Bollywood tells you how!

Want cash? Bollywood tells you how!

Rediff.com15 Nov 2016

Some lessons to be learnt here!

Subhash Ghai's Kannada film

Subhash Ghai's Kannada film

Rediff.com11 Oct 2011

Mukta Art's maiden Kannada venture Nimbehuli will be directed by Hemanth Hegde who will also be seen in the lead.

Review: Hum Tum Shabana is best avoided

Review: Hum Tum Shabana is best avoided

Rediff.com30 Sep 2011

The film is a confused mishmash of several genres.

Obama 'excited' to be first US prez at R-Day celebrations: Kerry

Obama 'excited' to be first US prez at R-Day celebrations: Kerry

Rediff.com11 Jan 2015

Barack Obama is "very excited" that he will be the first United States President to be honoured as the chief guest at India's Republic Day celebrations, Secretary of State John Kerry said on Sunday.

10 AMAZING books I loved reading

10 AMAZING books I loved reading

Rediff.com6 Oct 2020

Pilot and author Alkesh Nair shares his fascinating reading list.

'Chalo Dilli is inspired from many road movies'

'Chalo Dilli is inspired from many road movies'

Rediff.com27 Apr 2011

Director Shashant Shah talks about Chalo Dilli, working with Lara, and more.

Europe and the problem of Islamic radicals

Europe and the problem of Islamic radicals

Rediff.com3 Nov 2020

Europeans believe that what is under attack is their way of life, their secular faith, the long-fought right to keep religion out of the public sphere, observes Virendra Kapoor.

Review: Gulliver's Travels disappoints

Review: Gulliver's Travels disappoints

Rediff.com31 Dec 2010

Jack Black is terribly miscast, making the film a drag.