All stories by SONIL DEDHIA
Meet the man behind India's EPIC hit Baahubali
Rediff.com14 Jul 2015'My father thinks I'm not ambitious and too slow. He wants me to work in Hindi films with big superstars.' Meet Baahubali director, SS Rajamouli.
'If Maine Pyar Kiya was my first film, perhaps I would have failed'
Rediff.com9 Jul 2015Salman Khan, star of this year's Eid release Bajrangi Bhaijaan, talks about his journey from supporting actor to superstar.
'I would be stupid to say no to Bollywood'
Rediff.com7 Jul 2015Telugu superstar Prabhas gets ready for Bahubali release.
Dharmendra: Action has become artificial today
Rediff.com2 Jul 2015'When an actor is punching or beating up the villain, he goes miles away and falls, which isn't possible. You see the same kind of action in all the film, which makes it monotonous. We should get back to real action.' Veteran actor Dharmendra talks action.
'I am not trying hard to make it big in Bollywood'
Rediff.com30 Jun 2015'We shot Baahubali in Hyderabad during the summer when the temperatures would soar to 45 degrees. There was an ambulance on the set and every day someone would be injured or faint. Whenever I saw that ambulance, I heaved a sigh of relief and thanked god that it was not me.' Rana Daggubati shares his experience of shooting for Baahubali.
'It would be quite cool to see women fight...'
Rediff.com24 Jun 2015'...In films, of course! In Hollywood, women doing action is a very common thing, but we still haven't warmed up to it here. I really hope something like Charlie's Angels is made in our country!' Tamannaah Bhatia gets candid.
John Abraham: My father is a super dad
Rediff.com21 Jun 2015'My father was very supportive of my decision of becoming a model and actor. He never questioned my career choices. He always told me to study because that would make me stand up in front of a crowd.' John Abraham celebrates his father on Father's Day.
Shilpa Shetty: I didn't take up Yoga to look good
Rediff.com19 Jun 2015Actress Shilpa Shetty advocates yoga for a holistic approach to life.
Kareena: Bajrangi Bhaijaan will be the biggest hit of the year
Rediff.com18 Jun 2015Kareena: Bajrangi Bhaijaan will be the biggest hit of the year
Kareena: I'd love to attend Shahid's wedding
Rediff.com17 Jun 2015'Shahid told me that he's getting married before he told the media. I'm very happy for him,' Kareena Kapoor tells us.
Bachchan launches website for kids, assures valuable experience
Rediff.com15 Jun 2015Actor Amitabh Bachchan has launched a worldoo.com exclusively to kids between 6-12 years of age.
Boman Irani: I love the smell of petrol
Rediff.com15 Jun 2015'I recently visited Farah Khan's house and it smelled really nice. Rajkumar Hirani is very particular about how his house looks and smells.' Boman Irani discusses the fragrances in his life!
'Filmmakers have not flooded me with the kind of roles I want to do'
Rediff.com11 Jun 2015'During the Queen shoot, I was pretty depressed. I thought I had done a crap job and no one would notice me.' Lisa Haydon opens up.
Vidya Balan: One hit film and things will change for me again
Rediff.com4 Jun 2015Vidya Balan *really* wants her new film Hamari Adhuri Kahani to do well.
'No one took me seriously earlier'
Rediff.com2 Jun 2015Hamari Adhuri Kahani director Mohit Suri talks about finding success.
'I am really proud to be a part of Bahubali'
Rediff.com1 Jun 2015'Rajamouli's last film Eega was brilliant. He made an entire film on a fly. Here, it is difficult to make a good film by casting superstars also.' Karan Johar and the Bahubali team launch the film's first trailer.
Madhavan: My character in Tanu Weds Manu Returns has a lot of flaws
Rediff.com1 Jun 2015Actor R Madhavan, who turns 45 today, talks about the success of his latest film.
'Being at Cannes was the best time of my life'
Rediff.com28 May 2015Actress Richa Chadha can't get over her Cannes experience.
6 management lessons from Mumbai Indians' IPL win
Rediff.com27 May 2015What separates the men from the boys? What is it that winners have but losers lack? Sonil Dedhia/Rediff.com lists lessons you can learn from Mumbai Indians' win against Chennai Super Kings at Eden Gardens on May 24.
'I don't feel any pressure for Tanu Weds Manu Returns'
Rediff.com22 May 2015Director Aanand L Rai talks about his much anticipated film Tanu Weds Manu Returns.