Search results for ' Period Drama'.
Get ready for the Third Battle of Panipat!
Rediff.com14 Mar 2018The historical drama will soon unfold on the big screen.
'I don't think I will ever understand Bollywood'
Rediff.com14 Mar 2018'The most difficult part of film-making is dealing with people you are working with and trying to forget the drama that goes behind the scenes.'
Why I chose 45 million Swarovski crystals for the Oscars stage
Rediff.com5 Mar 2018No one will outshine the Oscars stage this year.
Review: Pari wants to scare you...
Rediff.com2 Mar 2018...But ends up being oddly moving, says Sreehari Nair.
Now, Kangana's Manikarnika faces allegations of distorting history
Rediff.com6 Feb 2018Sarva Brahmin Mahasabha has demanded the state government to immediately stop the shooting of the Kangana Ranaut starrer Manikarnika: The Queen of Jhansi.
'Jauhar was a way of winning the war'
Rediff.com5 Feb 2018'When I see the final moments of Padmaavat, it reminds me of how strong and powerful and intelligent women are.' 'I feel so powerful and alive as a woman.'
Taapsee: I don't agree with Swara Bhaskar
Rediff.com1 Feb 2018'I see films as films. They were just trying to show what really happened. It's not about what one should do. We should try to distinguish between the two.'
'Glee' actor Mark Salling, who pleaded guilty to child porn, found dead
Rediff.com31 Jan 2018Salling was indicted in May 2016 on charges of receiving and possessing child pornography.
Does Bhansali glorify jauhar?
Rediff.com30 Jan 2018'I am angry because this ever happened.' 'I am sad because it's painful to think what they must be going through.' 'I am glad we've fought hard to break through such cruel tradition.' 'But it burns my blood to think we're still holding on to regressive culture that is stemmed from preserving this so-called honour,' says Sukanya Verma.
Padmaavat row: Prasoon Joshi won't attend Jaipur Lit Fest
Rediff.com27 Jan 2018Joshi said he does not want the 'dignity' of the prestigious event to be compromised by the Padmaavat controversy.
Rajput outfits run riot a day of ahead of Padmaavat release
Rediff.com24 Jan 2018The Supreme Court had last week paved the way for the nationwide release of Padmaavat, by staying the ban on its screening in Gujarat and Rajasthan.
SC clears release of Padmaavat by overturning ban by states
Rediff.com18 Jan 2018The apex court also prohibited other states from issuing a notification against the exhibition of the movie.
TV's $20 million woman: How Ellen Pompeo of Grey's Anatomy fought for equal pay
Rediff.com18 Jan 2018Ellen Pompeo aka Meredith Grey takes on the pay gap problem in entertainment like a badass.
Haryana government bans release of Padmaavat
Rediff.com16 Jan 2018A decision to this effect was taken at a meeting of the state Cabinet keeping in view the sentiments of a large number of people who felt that historical had been "distorted" in the period drama.
'I'd rather be an actor than a Nawab any day'
Rediff.com11 Jan 2018'I don't take being a Nawab very seriously.'
The BEST FOREIGN Films of 2017
Rediff.com31 Dec 2017Aseem Chhabra gives us the top films that enriched his year.
CBFC to clear Padmavati with modifications, and name changed to Padmavat
Rediff.com30 Dec 2017The Board has decided to give a UA certificate to the film.
Will Mudbound get Netflix an Oscar nomination?
Rediff.com25 Dec 2017Even as the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences decide if a film backed by a streaming service qualifies for a 'regular' feature nomination, both critics and audiences hope Mudbound makes it to the Oscars, says Nikita Puri.
The 10 WORST Films of 2017
Rediff.com21 Dec 2017Sreehari Nair wasn't impressed with Rangoon at all. But find out which film tops his list!
When Baahubali's director will film the Mahabharat
Rediff.com21 Dec 2017H'Right now, it is like thousands of fireflies floating in my mind.' 'I've heard Aamir Khan is making the Mahabharat, but the Mahabharat is open to so many interpretations.' 'It really doesn't matter how many times we visit it.'
Super Filmi Week: Long live Bollywood!
Rediff.com8 Dec 2017Bollywood inspired weddings, Dharmendra's cringe-worthy attempt at realism, Sridevi and Aishwarya's painful connection and more in Sukanya Verma's Super Filmi Week.
10 reasons why you should be watching John Oliver
Rediff.com6 Dec 2017His epic public takedown of actor Dustin Hoffman is just the beginning.
'Shashi Kapoor gave his heart to every film'
Rediff.com5 Dec 2017'The news that the once dashing, absolutely handsome, utterly charming Shashi Kapoor is no more makes me feel terribly sad.' Aseem Chhabra, author of Shashi Kapoor: The Householder, the Star, pays rich tribute to the iconic actor.
The Best Shashi Kapoor Films
Rediff.com4 Dec 2017From Awaara to Deewar to Junoon to In Custody, Shashi Kapoor leaves us many movies to love and remember him by.
Firangi Review: Kapil Sharma is not funny at all
Rediff.com1 Dec 2017At best, a serviceable buffoon with a flair for repartee, Kapil Sharma is awfully limited in his humour and screen presence to perk up this half-decent premise, feels Sukanya Verma.
The girl who steals Kapil Sharma's heart
Rediff.com30 Nov 2017In reel life, folks. Meet bubbly Ishita Dutta.
BJP's Suraj Pal Amu, who offered bounty for Deepika's head, resigns
Rediff.com29 Nov 2017In his resignation letter which he forwarded to state BJP chief Subhash Barala over WhatsApp, Amu stated that he was upset over Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar allegedly skipping a meeting with representatives of the Karni Sena on Tuesday.
Is this your favourite Rajkummar Rao look? VOTE!
Rediff.com24 Nov 2017Has Rajkummar nailed his Bose look? Or do you prefer him in Raabta?
Shivraj, Amarinder join chorus against 'Padmavati', Mamata calls it super emergency
Rediff.com20 Nov 2017The chief minister said any distortion of historical facts will not be tolerated.
Padmavati row: Fresh protests, Chittor Fort entry blocked
Rediff.com17 Nov 2017The Rajput Karni Sena, the Sarv Samaj Sangathan and some other outfits have a problem with the movie -- calling it disrespectful.
What does the government have against Nude and S Durga?
Rediff.com16 Nov 2017Every time a filmmaker wishes to explore history or religion on his or her terms, self-appointed experts and limelight-seeking zealots swoop in to protest, says Sukanya Verma.
The woman who provoked a coup
Rediff.com16 Nov 2017Few in Zimbabwe dared to anger 'Gucci Grace' as Grace Mugabe was called. Robert Mugabe's wife was ruthless and terrifying, and her ambition clearly provoked the army's coup on Wednesday.
SC refuses to stay release of Padmavati
Rediff.com10 Nov 2017The SC said there were enough guidelines to be followed by the censor board to grant certification of a film before its release
Entrepreneurship is not the solving of a sum but the painting of a picture
Rediff.com1 Nov 2017India's salvation lies in job creation by entrepreneurs, say Manish Sabharwal and Ashok Reddy.
Can the master spy writer still captivate readers?
Rediff.com10 Oct 2017'Can a Wodehouse, an R K Narayan, a Scott Fitzgerald and yes, a Le Carre, with the sensibilities of a bygone era still captivate a modern reader's attention?' 'Le Carre is making a brave and hitherto successful effort,' says B S Prakash.
Can the master spy writer still captivate modern readers?
Rediff.com9 Oct 2017Can the masters of yesteryear, a Wodehouse, an RK Narayan, a Scott Fitzgerald and yes, a Le Carre, with the sensibilities of a bygone era still captivate a modern reader's attention. Difficult for me to say. But le Carre is making a brave and hitherto successful effort.
Why was Indrani fasting?
Rediff.com23 Sep 2017It turned out that Indrani, who was wearing the Navratri Day 2 green, was fasting for the festival. That caused the impish CBI prosecutor Badami to ask her police detail, "looking for salvation?".
Decoding BJP's haste to gain in Tamil Nadu
Rediff.com23 Aug 2017The BJP's national leadership seems to have convinced itself that with a weakened, post-Jaya AIADMK for company, they should be able to strike roots before long, and start by winning about 10-15 Lok Sabha seats in 2019, says N Sathiya Moorthy.
Oh, these first-time actor-director jodis!
Rediff.com10 Aug 2017Did you like Chennai Express, Goliyon Ki Raasleela: Ram Leela and 3 Idiots?