News for 'slumdog-millionaire'

Irrfan: I feel good Slumdog won

Irrfan: I feel good Slumdog won

Rediff.com15 Jan 2009

Though Irrfan Khan did not walk the red carpet for Slumdog Millionaire at Golden Globes Awards. He is very happy that he is part of the movie Slumdog Millionaire. As the film won 4 awards for the film in different categories we spoke to Irrfan Khan on how he feels about his film winning the movie and he not being present at the award function.

Award-winning film of 2008?

Award-winning film of 2008?

Rediff.com15 Jan 2009

Tell us!

Rahman's magic makes Slumdog a must-have

Rahman's magic makes Slumdog a must-have

Rediff.com17 Dec 2008

A R Rahman shows us that he deserves the accolades for Slumdog Millionaire.

What's Freida Pinto doing in India?

What's Freida Pinto doing in India?

Rediff.com12 Dec 2018

And more importantly who's keeping her company?

Anil Kapoor's special challenge

Anil Kapoor's special challenge

Rediff.com18 Nov 2008

Anil Kapoor talks about his balancing act with Slumdog Millionaire and Yuvvraaj.

Directing Leonardo DiCaprio, Cameron, Anil Kapoor

Directing Leonardo DiCaprio, Cameron, Anil Kapoor

Rediff.com11 Sep 2008

Danny Boyle, who has directed some of Hollywood's best known names like Leonardo DiCaprio (The Beach) and Cameron Diaz (A Life Less Ordinary), just directed Dev Patel and Anil Kapoor in Slumdog Millionaire.

Peepli [Live] actor Sitaram Panchal passes away

Peepli [Live] actor Sitaram Panchal passes away

Rediff.com10 Aug 2017

The actor, 54, passed away early morning today after battling kidney and lung cancer.

It's raining flops in Bollywood

It's raining flops in Bollywood

Rediff.com9 Jul 2009

The first six months have seen a dozen duds at the box office, and few hits.

'People know who I am post Slumdog'

'People know who I am post Slumdog'

Rediff.com19 May 2009

We all know he is a great actor but it was only until Slumdog Millionaire released that he recognized. Irrfan Khan, who we see rarely on cover pages of magazines dons a stylish look with tons of attitude on GQ's may issue.

It's not time to gather at religious places: AR Rahman on COVID-19

It's not time to gather at religious places: AR Rahman on COVID-19

Rediff.com2 Apr 2020

'Listen to the government's advice. Self-isolation for a few weeks may give you many more years.'

'I thought I was flying'

'I thought I was flying'

Rediff.com27 Feb 2009

Exclusive: Anil Kapoor on the Oscars triumph!

Sing Jai Ho!

Sing Jai Ho!

Rediff.com24 Feb 2009

A R Rahman has bagged two Oscars this year, and this is one of the reasons. His song, Jai Ho, for Slumdog Millionaire, penned by Gulzar, sure reads like a winner. Sing along.

Bollywood's Ticket To Hollywood

Bollywood's Ticket To Hollywood

Rediff.com27 Jul 2022

Desi sightings in Western fare are no longer a rarity.

Oscar buzz for Anil Kapoor-starrer

Oscar buzz for Anil Kapoor-starrer

Rediff.com9 Sep 2008

Danny Boyle's Slumdog Millionaire, starring Anil Kapoor and Dev Patel, gets terrific reviews at the ongoing Toronto International Film Festival.

12 offensive things about Indian Matchmaking

12 offensive things about Indian Matchmaking

Rediff.com24 Sep 2020

Indian Matchmaking is an docuseries on Netflix, which follows 7 singles in US and India as they go on dates arranged by Mumbai matchmaker Sima Taparia.

Ed Sheeran gets a slice of Danny Boyle's India

Ed Sheeran gets a slice of Danny Boyle's India

Rediff.com19 Jun 2019

Yesterday was premiered in London, and quite a few celebrities made sure to attend.

Alia to star in Bhansali's Heera Mandi?

Alia to star in Bhansali's Heera Mandi?

Rediff.com23 Mar 2021

Bachchan versus Bachchan... Dev Patel turns director...

RIP Danish Siddiqui

RIP Danish Siddiqui

Rediff.com16 Jul 2021

A tribute to an incomparable photojournalist who was slain by the Taliban on Thursday night.

'We Want To Develop Dharavi Like Hong Kong'

'We Want To Develop Dharavi Like Hong Kong'

Rediff.com22 Feb 2023

'Dharavi will be completely slum free by 2040'

Ex-MEA spokesperson Akbaruddin India's new permanent representative to UN

Ex-MEA spokesperson Akbaruddin India's new permanent representative to UN

Rediff.com16 Nov 2015

Akbaruddin is currently serving as additional secretary in the MEA.

Freida Pinto's Good Samaritan act!

Freida Pinto's Good Samaritan act!

Rediff.com3 Mar 2017

The actor helped feed over 800 people with Oscars leftover food.

Vidya Balan takes voice coaching

Vidya Balan takes voice coaching

Rediff.com23 May 2016

Vidya Balan's biggest challenge is to look, sound and act like poetess Kamala Das, voice coach on board.

Mangal Mangal ho! What Indians will do on MARS

Mangal Mangal ho! What Indians will do on MARS

Rediff.com25 Sep 2014

So here we are, reproducing our own feature from some time back, which was created, now it may seem, in anticipation of the big event.

India shines at Oscars; takes home an award!

India shines at Oscars; takes home an award!

Rediff.com25 Feb 2019

Period. End of Sentence, which won an Oscar in the Documentary Short Subject category, has been produced by Guneet Monga.

The Great Indian Murder Review

The Great Indian Murder Review

Rediff.com4 Feb 2022

Tigmanshu Dhulia's earthy touches, perverse humour, and queasy depiction of the upscale and underbelly revels in pulpy and devious twists, notes Sukanya Verma.

When Bill Clinton watched Dev Patel's film

When Bill Clinton watched Dev Patel's film

Rediff.com25 Nov 2016

Here's what happened when the former American President attended the premiere of Lion in New York City.

Karan Singh Grover-Jennifer Winget, Bipasha-Harman: Break-ups of 2014

Karan Singh Grover-Jennifer Winget, Bipasha-Harman: Break-ups of 2014

Rediff.com30 Dec 2014

A look at celebrities who couldn't keep their marriage in 2014.

Dev Patel, Eddie Redmayne to join Academy of Motion Picture Arts

Dev Patel, Eddie Redmayne to join Academy of Motion Picture Arts

Rediff.com29 Jun 2015

After adding 271 people last year, the Academy sends out invitations to more than 300 people this year.

What makes Sacred Games different

What makes Sacred Games different

Rediff.com27 Jul 2018

'That only a certain Mumbai story -- look at Salaam Bombay and Slumdog Millionaire for other examples -- gets made when an international audience is as much a target as the desi viewer, should invoke questions of representation,' notes Vikram Johri.

5 things you didn't know about Grammy winner Ricky Kej

5 things you didn't know about Grammy winner Ricky Kej

Rediff.com9 Feb 2015

Fun facts you should know about the latest Indian Grammy winner!

Vikas Swarup new high commissioner to Canada

Vikas Swarup new high commissioner to Canada

Rediff.com16 Feb 2017

External Affairs Ministry Spokesperson Vikas Swarup, credited with expanding foreign ministry's social media outreach and handling sensitive issues deftly, was on Thursday appointed India's High Commissioner to Canada.

Hey, that's Steve Jobs!

Hey, that's Steve Jobs!

Rediff.com10 Sep 2015

In Danny Boyle's biopic, reports Aseem Chhabra from the Telluride Film Festival, 'we are left with Jobs -- the man, a genius as well as (what Steve Wozniak calls him in the film), an asshole!'

'It feels like a close family member has passed away'

'It feels like a close family member has passed away'

Rediff.com29 Apr 2020

'Ever since I heard about his death this morning, I have not been able to control my tears,' says Patcy N who interviewed the actor often

Coming up at Toronto: Priyanka! Pacino! Denzel! Reese!

Coming up at Toronto: Priyanka! Pacino! Denzel! Reese!

Rediff.com3 Sep 2014

Arthur J Pais, who has covered the Toronto International Film Festival for Rediff.com for 13 years, glances at the buzz-worthy movies at TIFF 2014.

What I thought of Indian Matchmaking

What I thought of Indian Matchmaking

Rediff.com20 Aug 2020

'On the face of it, it is a WYSIWYG -- What You See Is What You Get -- reality series, but actually it is a show that perpetuates societal biases, stokes typecasts and stays sadly superficial,' notes ad guru Sandeep Goyal.

Gulzar selected for Dadasaheb Phalke award

Gulzar selected for Dadasaheb Phalke award

Rediff.com12 Apr 2014

Gulzar, best known for penning memorable hits like 'Tujhse Naaraaz Nahi' and 'Tere Bina Zindagi Se' besides directing critically acclaimed films like 'Aandhi' and 'Mausam', was on Saturday chosen for the prestigious Dadasaheb Phalke award, the highest official recognition for film personalities in India.

'They were so happy, but the Almighty had something else in mind'

'They were so happy, but the Almighty had something else in mind'

Rediff.com14 Jul 2015

'How will we pay for their education now?' asks a grandmother about her two grandchildren who lost their father in Mumbai's liquor tragedy.

7 MUST WATCH FILMS of 2021

7 MUST WATCH FILMS of 2021

Rediff.com25 Dec 2021

Some movies of 2021 excelled in content but yet, they did not do well.

Rahman: It took time to gauge what Majid Majidi wanted from me

Rahman: It took time to gauge what Majid Majidi wanted from me

Rediff.com8 Apr 2015

The music composer is working on Majidi's new film Muhammed.

Reimagining Industrial Era GDP measures

Reimagining Industrial Era GDP measures

Rediff.com18 Nov 2020

...and getting GDP to measure India's data economy, recommends Ajit Balakrishnan.