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Om Puri to play Zia-ul Haq

Om Puri to play Zia-ul Haq

Rediff.com25 Sep 2006

The actor is to star in a film alongside Hollywood biggies Tom Hanks and Julia Roberts.

Love. Crime. Disaster: Your OTT Menu

Love. Crime. Disaster: Your OTT Menu

Rediff.com9 Dec 2022

Acclaimed movies, hit movies, social movies, star-studded movies, scary movies and shows galore, you certainly won't be starved for entertainment on OTT this week.

My day in the sun

My day in the sun

Rediff.com16 Feb 2004

OTT WATCH: Devils. Superheroes. LOVE

OTT WATCH: Devils. Superheroes. LOVE

Rediff.com9 Sep 2022

Love stories, superheroes, family dramas, kiddie flicks, whodunits, rom-coms, Sukanya Verma lists your OTT menu for the week.

2022 Flashback: Jacqueline's Con Call

2022 Flashback: Jacqueline's Con Call

Rediff.com29 Dec 2022

As the curtain come down on 2022, Roshmila Bhattacharya flashbacks to some of the year's newsmakers and events.

The Birdcage director Mike Nichols passes away

The Birdcage director Mike Nichols passes away

Rediff.com20 Nov 2014

He was 83.

Pushpa Effect Makes Allu Arjun Brand Star

Pushpa Effect Makes Allu Arjun Brand Star

Rediff.com13 Sep 2022

A little bird in the know of things tells me that Allu Arjun will most likely become the face of a global cola brand very soon. And he has jacked his brand endorsement price to an unheard of Rs 7.5 crore per day, leaving the likes of Virat Kohli and Ranveer Singh trailing by quite a margin, reveals Sandeep Goyal.

The Fabelmans Review: Spielberg At His Best!

The Fabelmans Review: Spielberg At His Best!

Rediff.com9 Feb 2023

Spielberg was born with a camera in his eye. And this one movie, he'd been recording all his life, observes Sukanya Verma.

Golden Globes, 2014: Did the right films win? VOTE!

Golden Globes, 2014: Did the right films win? VOTE!

Rediff.com13 Jan 2014

So you weren't rooting for Cate Blanchett and Leonardi DiCaprio? Vote for the actors/ films YOU preferred!

Aamir Vs Akshay: Who Will Win BO Battle?

Aamir Vs Akshay: Who Will Win BO Battle?

Rediff.com10 Aug 2022

This is the fourth time in three decades that Aamir Khan and Akshay Kumar have had movie releases on the same day.

Doctors. MURDERERS. ROBOTS

Doctors. MURDERERS. ROBOTS

Rediff.com9 Nov 2021

Long distance love, heroic doctors, murderers masquerading as witnesses, pet-friendly robots, Sukanya Verma gives you your OTT fix of the week, take your pick from this eclectic menu.

A National Award named after Irrfan?

A National Award named after Irrfan?

Rediff.com1 May 2021

'We are thinking on something like the 'Irrfan Memorial Award' given to the most promising new actor.'

Special screening of Captain Phillips for Indian naval officers

Special screening of Captain Phillips for Indian naval officers

Rediff.com21 Oct 2013

With very few movies being made on this subject, the theme of Captain Phillips seems to have found a connection with the officers.

VOTE! The films that should NOT win an Oscar

VOTE! The films that should NOT win an Oscar

Rediff.com23 Feb 2012

Don't think these films deserve it? Vote right here!

Oscars 2020: Who will win and who won't

Oscars 2020: Who will win and who won't

Rediff.com6 Feb 2020

Aseem Chhabra and Sukanya Verma send in their predictions for the top Oscar awards.

Laal Singh Chaddha Review

Laal Singh Chaddha Review

Rediff.com11 Aug 2022

Where Laal Singh Chaddha succeeds most is heart, notes Sukanya Verma.

KWK 7: 10 REVELATIONS from Kareena-Aamir

KWK 7: 10 REVELATIONS from Kareena-Aamir

Rediff.com5 Aug 2022

While Kareena kept it light and fun, Aamir didn't shy away from roasting Karan Johar.

Jackie Chan wins Oscar after 56 years of movie-making!

Jackie Chan wins Oscar after 56 years of movie-making!

Rediff.com14 Nov 2016

'After 56 years in the film industry, making over 200 films, I've broken so many bones, finally this is mine. I want to thank you, Hong Kong, such an incredible city, my hometown, my hood, who make me.'

The best of the star-studded Oprah farewell

The best of the star-studded Oprah farewell

Rediff.com25 May 2011

The Oprah Show is winding up after record-breaking 25 seasons.

Which is the greatest movie character of all time?

Which is the greatest movie character of all time?

Rediff.com28 Mar 2011

Have your say!

Reliance Big's 20 film projects approved

Reliance Big's 20 film projects approved

Rediff.com15 May 2009

Seven deals with Nicholas Cage's Saturn Films, Jim Carrey's JC 23 Entertainment, George Clooney's Smokehouse Productions, Chris Columbus' 1492 Pictures, Tom Hanks' Playtone Productions, Brad Pitt's Plan B Entertainment and Jay Roach's Everyman Pictures were announced last year itself. These were followed by deals with Julia Roberts' Red Om Films and Brett Ratner's Rat Entertainment.

Review: Captain Phillips is gripping

Review: Captain Phillips is gripping

Rediff.com11 Oct 2013

Captain Phillips is good entertainment that, thankfully, has its brain intact.

A Kannada version of You Got Mail!

A Kannada version of You Got Mail!

Rediff.com14 May 2010

The film does little to add a feather to Ramesh's cap.

Anil Ambani turns to Hollywood

Anil Ambani turns to Hollywood

Rediff.com19 May 2008

After acquiring 200 theatres in America the Anil Ambani group, on Sunday will now co-produce Hollywood films, a territory which until now was dominated by UTV. Some of the films benefitting from the Reliance alliance is Nicolas Cage's Saturn Productions, Jim Carrey's JC 23 Entertainment, George Clooney's Smokehouse Productions, Chris Columbus 1492 Pictures, Tom Hanks' Playtone Productions, Brad Pitt's Plan B Entertainment and Jay Roach's Everyman Pictures.

Om Puri appointed NFDC chairman

Om Puri appointed NFDC chairman

Rediff.com22 Apr 2008

Veteran actor Om Puri has been appointed as the chairman of the National Films Division Corporation. He will formally take charge on April 23, after holding a press conference.

Your OTT Guide for the week

Your OTT Guide for the week

Rediff.com16 Feb 2021

From Westerns to pastries, the OTT spectrum is looking wide and versatile this week. Sukanya Verma lists them out.

Vatican bans Hanks' Da Vinci Code prequel

Vatican bans Hanks' Da Vinci Code prequel

Rediff.com17 Jun 2008

Tom Hanks and director Ron Howard will have a tough time filming two key scenes in their new flick Angels and Demons, based on Dan Brown's novel of the same name, for the Vatican has banned them from entering the Holy See and any church in Rome.

A da Vinci Code sequel?

A da Vinci Code sequel?

Rediff.com22 May 2006

Should Da Vinci Code be banned?

Should Da Vinci Code be banned?

Rediff.com17 May 2006

Or should it have a proper release in India, like the rest of the world? Have your Say!

Is the US hostile to Islam?

Is the US hostile to Islam?

Rediff.com22 Mar 2004

'There is a danger that the US is acquiring a reputation as being hostile to Islam and only interested in controlling and using Muslims for its dirty work,' says George Crile.

Vatican takes on Da Vinci Code

Vatican takes on Da Vinci Code

Rediff.com15 Mar 2005

the Vatican has asked a senior cardinal to debunk the novel, which it believes was deliberately written to discredit the Roman Catholic Church through "absurd and vulgar lies".

The face is your password

The face is your password

Rediff.com26 Dec 2006

This 40-second TV commercial for Lenovo's Y300 and Y500 notebook ranges was shot at a small island near Mumbai by director Rajesh Krishnan to popularise the Lenovo Y series with the 'face recognition technology'.

PIX: Richa, Arshad watch Inferno with Irrfan

PIX: Richa, Arshad watch Inferno with Irrfan

Rediff.com13 Oct 2016

A look at the star arrivals!

More pretty faces on Oscars duty

More pretty faces on Oscars duty

Rediff.com26 Feb 2004

Spielberg's Lincoln film!

Spielberg's Lincoln film!

Rediff.com13 Jan 2005

Runway 34 Review

Runway 34 Review

Rediff.com29 Apr 2022

Runway 34 is a clumsy cocktail of Hollywood movies spiked with the Bollywood brand of God complex, sighs Sukanya Verma.

Phir Milenge: Sensitive attempt

Phir Milenge: Sensitive attempt

Rediff.com27 Aug 2004

How the US box office was won

How the US box office was won

Rediff.com21 Jun 2004