'This leading filmmaker told me: "Don't let the industry cake you up with makeup and wigs. You are a breath of fresh air".'
'As soon as Salman saw me, he immediately left Aamir's side and came towards me. He hugged me.' 'Then he introduced me to Aamir, saying, 'This is J K Bihari who launched me in Biwi Ho Toh Aisi".'
A 43-year-old security manager of the Wankhede stadium in Mumbai has been arrested for allegedly stealing 261 Indian Premier League jerseys.
'Back then, Shah Rukh Khan had no style, but he understood his strengths.' 'He knew he was appreciated for his energy and that boosted his confidence.' Rediff celebrates Shah Rukh Khan's 60th birthday on November 2 with a special series that introduces us to the man behind the superstar.
'That a song can carry the weight of a people's dreams and move hearts across the world.' On Bhupen Hazarika's 99th birth anniversary, Prime Minister Narendra Modi pays rich tribute to the legendary singer and composer.
'Some time back, music was just noise.' 'Producers wrongly think item songs sell better.' 'Audiences are intelligent, they accept whatever you give, but that doesn't mean you can fool them.'
'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.'
Sukanya Verma lists 10 terrific films available on OTT you need to watch right now.
Like the rest of the country, Sai Paranjpye, who directed the late veteran in her 1981 cult comedy Chashme Buddoor, was stunned with the news.
'Despite his recent resurgence (Listen... Amaya and Lahore for which he won a National Award as Best Supporting Actor), Farooque stayed away from the rat race,' says Dinesh Raheja. 'And to think that in Sai Paranjpye's Katha, he ironically reprised the famous ambitious hare of the Hare and Tortoise story.'
The veteran actor passed away on December 27 in Dubai.
Farooque Shaikh looks back at his long career, and discusses his new film.
Sarika talks about her Club 60 co-star, who passed away this morning.
The actress still cannot get over the tragic news.
Bollywood is full of interesting stories and anecdotes. We bring you some fun facts!
Farooque Shaikh looks back at his long career, and discusses his new film.
'The film industry could never exploit his versatile range as actively as it should have. To not have delivered a *single* bad performance in one's career is an exceptional feat.' Sukanya Verma retraces her steps to the time she became a dedicated fan of Farooque Sheikh's work for life.
'He represented the warmth, gentleness and goodness that existed in Hindi cinema before Bollywood became a loud commodity.' Aseem Chhabra on the legendary actor he admired for over 40 years.
'Garm Hava understands that the scorching, hate-filled, doubt-filled affair between Hindus and Muslims is our national love affair.' Sreehari Nair revisits M S Sathyu's classic film, featuring the incomparable Balraj Sahni at his finest in his final role.
A special screening of Club 60 was organized to celebrate 100 days of the film.
Filmmaker Muzaffar Ali, who worked with Farooque Sheikh in Umrao Jaan, Gaman and Anjuman, remembers his long association with the late veteran that goes back way before their days in the film industry.
Deepti Naval made one of the most popular jodies with Farooque Sheikh in their time, having acting in some brilliant films like Chashme Badoor, Katha, Rang Birangi and their last film together Listen... Amaya.
This is the film festival's third edition.
The veteran actor passed away on December 28 in Dubai.
'Here are 25 stories special to me for one reason too many,' says Sukanya Verma who scored 25 years writing about the movies last week.
Veteran actor Farooq Sheikh died of a heart attack in Dubai in the early hours of Saturday. He was 65.
We flip through our archives and pick some of the best Rekha images through the years.
The actor, who passed away this morning, has given us many superb movies.
'Ameen Sayani was copied by generations. Now everyone is trying to become smaller Ameen Sayanis in their own way.'
Just two actors on stage capturing love, jealousy, possessiveness, class issues and guilt in 90 minutes... a highly entertaining musical set in 19th century Paris. Arthur J Pais/Rediff.com reports from New York on Love Letters and Can-Can.
Following is India's schedule at the Asian Games in Hangzhou on Wednesday, October 4.
'How many voices from that time have stood the test of time?' 'There have been RJs before him and after him, but no one has enjoyed his popularity and longevity.'
'The girl who helps me at home has had a tough life, yet her perspective of life is so much more positive than mine despite the hardships she's endured.'
'His music compositions were like a canvas painting.' 'The flow of notes, its juxtaposition with the rhythm gave a visual movement to the songs.'
There are a lot many gems he produced long before Naatu Naatu became a worldwide Oscar-nominated (and winning in all likelihood) sensation.
As she turns 70 on September 18, Subhash K Jha picks five classic Shabana performances which you may have missed.
Bollywood's most loved Bhai, Salman Khan has a few Bhais of his own.
A look at the posthumous releases of leading Bollywood actors.
'I'm very proud of having worked with one of the finest minds of India and Indian cinema.'
Mahesh Nair, who directed Farooque Sheikh in his directorial debut Accident On Hill Road, reveals a lesser-known side of the late veteran -- of a passionate actor, who took failures in his stride with a rare dignity.
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