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What Links Srijit Mukherji, Sherlock Holmes?

What Links Srijit Mukherji, Sherlock Holmes?

Rediff.com28 Oct 2025

'Elementary, My Dear Holmes imagines Arthur Conan Doyle stepping into his own fiction, a man haunted by the clarity he created, forced to apply it to a world far messier than the one on paper.'

Young Sherlock Review: Tremendous Fun

Young Sherlock Review: Tremendous Fun

Rediff.com5 hours ago

Even with its convoluted plot and a bit of a mid-series sag, Young Sherlock is tremendous fun, applauds Deepa Gahlot.

First look: Sherlock Holmes 2

First look: Sherlock Holmes 2

Rediff.com24 Nov 2010

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

8 Places From The World Of Sherlock Holmes & Doyle

8 Places From The World Of Sherlock Holmes & Doyle

Rediff.com24 May 2025

On Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's birth anniversary, May 22, let's journey to the places connected with the physician-author and his writings...

Brad Pitt in Sherlock Holmes sequel?

Brad Pitt in Sherlock Holmes sequel?

Rediff.com5 Feb 2010

The actor is being tipped to play villain Moriarty.

Meet Sherlock Holmes' nemesis

Meet Sherlock Holmes' nemesis

Rediff.com17 Aug 2009

Brad Pitt to join Jude Law and Robert Downey Jr in Guy Ritchie's Sherlock Holmes.

Sherlock Holmes and the tragedy of Feluda

Sherlock Holmes and the tragedy of Feluda

Rediff.com12 Jan 2012

The contrast in the fates of Arthur Conan Doyle's and Satyajit Ray's super sleuths is a study in despair, says Sumit Bhattacharya.

Who Did Shriya Visit In London?

Who Did Shriya Visit In London?

Rediff.com10 Jul 2025

Avneet is Wimbledon ready... Raai Laxmi on a picnic... Neha strolls in Europe...

Review: Sherlock Holmes 2 is a worthy sequel

Review: Sherlock Holmes 2 is a worthy sequel

Rediff.com30 Dec 2011

Those in the need for the real, cerebral Holmes can find him in the BBC's terrific Sherlock, featuring Benedict Cumberbatch (Season Two starts on the first day of 2012) but for a rollicking winter evening, director Guy Ritchie provides stupid but striking fireworks.

Drugs case has become like Sherlock Holmes novel: NCB to court

Drugs case has become like Sherlock Holmes novel: NCB to court

Rediff.com6 Oct 2021

The NCB has so far arrested 16 people, including Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan's son Aryan Khan, 23, in the drug seizure case.

Detective Sherdil Trailer: A Diljit Dosanjh Comedy Show

Detective Sherdil Trailer: A Diljit Dosanjh Comedy Show

Rediff.com12 Jun 2025

It looks like Diljit is having a field day with this one, one hopes his joy rubs off on viewers as well, notes Mayur Sanap.

Mistry Review: Mildly Entertaining

Mistry Review: Mildly Entertaining

Rediff.com27 Jun 2025

Mistry may work for some, but also raises the question about mental illness being treated as a means of amusement for audiences, notes Deepa Gahlot.

'At 70, I'm Excited To Kick Off My 3rd Innings'

'At 70, I'm Excited To Kick Off My 3rd Innings'

Rediff.com31 Jul 2025

'Even if I had the backing of a big corporate house, which I don't, in today's market, I wouldn't want the responsibility of making a Rs 300 crore-Rs 400 crore film.'

'I get slightly troubled when people see Sherlock Holmes as sexy'

'I get slightly troubled when people see Sherlock Holmes as sexy'

Rediff.com17 Sep 2015

'I was very wary about stepping into the limelight and the populist role like Sherlock Holmes, but the minute I saw who was involved and read the script and the quality of it I thought: I've got to do this.' Benedict Cumberbatch tells CNN International why he nearly turned down the chance to play Sherlock Homes.

Suzhal: The Vortex 2 Review: Gripping

Suzhal: The Vortex 2 Review: Gripping

Rediff.com28 Feb 2025

Suzhal: The Vortex 2 is a compelling watch with a tightly woven narrative, elevated by powerful performances, notes Divya Nair.

Pravinkoodu Shappu Review: Funny Suspense

Pravinkoodu Shappu Review: Funny Suspense

Rediff.com18 Jan 2025

Pravinkoodu Shappu is a quirky whodunnit with its fair share of laughs, observes Arjun Menon.

Dominic And The Ladies Purse Review: Mammootty Keeps The Mystery Afloat

Dominic And The Ladies Purse Review: Mammootty Keeps The Mystery Afloat

Rediff.com24 Jan 2025

The Mammootty-starrer is a passable procedural, let down by half-baked ideas that don't necessarily come together, observes Arjun Menon.

Shalimar, George and Sherlock Holmes

Shalimar, George and Sherlock Holmes

Rediff.com19 Aug 2005

Shekhar Home Review: Riveting Watch

Shekhar Home Review: Riveting Watch

Rediff.com14 Aug 2024

Six episodes are not enough, applauds Deepa Gahlot.

OTT's 10 Best Male Performances of 2024

OTT's 10 Best Male Performances of 2024

Rediff.com4 Dec 2024

Picking 10 excellent performances has been difficult but the attempt is to acknowledge the work of actors, who are often overlooked in favour of stars.

Divas & Darlings On OTT This Week

Divas & Darlings On OTT This Week

Rediff.com16 Aug 2024

Sukanya Verma gives you some great options to choose from.

Cumberbatch, Downey Jr, Jeremy Brett: YOUR fave Sherlock? VOTE!

Cumberbatch, Downey Jr, Jeremy Brett: YOUR fave Sherlock? VOTE!

Rediff.com11 Feb 2015

Take this fun poll now!

Will Bull Run In PSU Banks Continue?

Will Bull Run In PSU Banks Continue?

Rediff.com6 Mar 2024

>It's not easy to predict the market. But there are at least two positive factors to back the PSU banks, explains Tamal Bandyopadhyay.

Is This Lady Behind Missing Chinese Foreign Minister?

Is This Lady Behind Missing Chinese Foreign Minister?

Rediff.com18 Jul 2023

China's Foreign Minister Qin Gang has not been seen in public since June 25. Is he unwell, or has he been purged?

Thank you Mr Holmes

Thank you Mr Holmes

Rediff.com6 Feb 2004

OTT: Brahmastra, PS-1, Minions And More!

OTT: Brahmastra, PS-1, Minions And More!

Rediff.com4 Nov 2022

It's a fun, Fun, FUN menu on OTT this week.

Cruise ship drug case: NCB arrests 1 more drug peddler

Cruise ship drug case: NCB arrests 1 more drug peddler

Rediff.com6 Oct 2021

With this, the anti-drugs agency has so far arrested 17 people in the case, including Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan's son Aryan Khan, and some "high-profile organisers" belonging to a Delhi-based event management company.

How to become a crime scene investigator

How to become a crime scene investigator

Rediff.com24 May 2013

Through books on Sherlock Holmes and TV shows like CSI, forensic science is well known around the world. We bring you study and career options in India for this wide field.

Case of the missing Churchill bust: 'It's just a myth'

Case of the missing Churchill bust: 'It's just a myth'

Rediff.com31 Jul 2012

The White House has refuted the story circulating around, that United States President Barack Obama has returned the bust of Winston Churchill to the United Kingdom, saying, it is a myth.

Guy Ritchie welcomes baby girl

Guy Ritchie welcomes baby girl

Rediff.com29 Nov 2012

Guy Ritchie and his fiancee Jacqui Ainsle are 'delighted.'

Arjun Khanna, Cowboy Deol and a bike on the ramp!

Arjun Khanna, Cowboy Deol and a bike on the ramp!

Rediff.com14 Oct 2010

Here's what designer Arjun Khanna offered up on the final day of HDIL India Couture Week in Mumbai.

Paranormal Activity is scarier on DVD

Paranormal Activity is scarier on DVD

Rediff.com15 Jan 2010

Check out the DVD verdicts of Paranormal Activity, Cloudy With A Chance of Meatballs and The Hurt Locker.

'Today's heroes do anything they want'

'Today's heroes do anything they want'

Rediff.com30 Aug 2023

'Earlier, it was four songs and four fights, and some story. That was enough.' 'Maybe we are in a box then and the audiences were not prepared for anything new.' 'Now we have got bigger scope.'

Will e-books sound the death knell for print?

Will e-books sound the death knell for print?

Rediff.com27 Apr 2011

Will advancement in technology and slick products like the Kindle or an iPad sound the death knell for the printed word? Read to find out...

A Memorable Dinner With Aamir Khan

A Memorable Dinner With Aamir Khan

Rediff.com30 Mar 2023

By refusing to follow the pack and remain politically correct, Aamir Khan has paid a price. A fascinating excerpt from Shobhaa De's new book, Insatiable.

BBC to launch DVDs in India

BBC to launch DVDs in India

Rediff.com10 Oct 2007

BBC is likely to rope in music company Saregama as its partner for the venture. BBC Worldwide holds the DVD rights for all its drama and comedy series including Yes Minister, Yes Prime Minister, collections of Shakespeare, the Sherlock Holmes series and several classics and drama series.

Salman refuses to promote The Jungle Book

Salman refuses to promote The Jungle Book

Rediff.com12 Apr 2016

The actor refused to talk about the film in front of the media.

Study and work in Scotland

Study and work in Scotland

Rediff.com17 Mar 2006

In the Mood for LOVE This Week?

In the Mood for LOVE This Week?

Rediff.com4 Aug 2021

Sukanya Verma's OTT recommendations for the week.

Parents hire detectives to watch their children

Parents hire detectives to watch their children

Rediff.com25 Oct 2007

So what does a modern detective do to earn his/her living? The unglamorous reality is that these detectives often use their unique skills to dig up the history of a prospective bride and groom. Otherwise, most of their assignments require them to keep a tab on kids, and their major clients are the parents of New India.