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When Shilpa Gave An Arm And A Leg For Rohit Shetty

When Shilpa Gave An Arm And A Leg For Rohit Shetty

Rediff.com   6 Jan 2024

'It is not easy to pull off a seven-part show because it is almost like making four films at once.'

'Just on the basis of beauty, you can't survive for so long'

'Just on the basis of beauty, you can't survive for so long'

Rediff.com   5 Jan 2024

'She is a very thoughtful actor.' 'She is in the industry not only because she is beautiful, but also because she is sensible.'

2023's Most Entertaining Moments Caught On Camera

2023's Most Entertaining Moments Caught On Camera

Rediff.com   27 Dec 2023

Afsar Dayatar/Rediff.com worked hard through the year to capture movie stars on camera, and here are some of 2023's most entertaining moments.

'Main itna paseena kisi bhi film ki liye nahin baha hai'

'Main itna paseena kisi bhi film ki liye nahin baha hai'

Rediff.com   21 Dec 2023

The actor is as entertaining at press conferences as he is in the movies, and he keeps the proceedings light -- and fun -- and Hitesh Harisinghani/ Rediff.com and Afsar Dayatar/ Rediff.com capture them.

A Soulful Night Of Safed Songs

A Soulful Night Of Safed Songs

Rediff.com   15 Dec 2023

Sandeep Singh's directorial debut Safed saw a beautiful musical night, featuring performances from Sonu Nigam and Rekha Bhardwaj among others.

When Ananya Turned Agony Aunt

When Ananya Turned Agony Aunt

Rediff.com   11 Dec 2023

The trailer launch of the Netflix film Kho Gaye Hum Kahan, starring Ananya Panday, Siddhant Chaturvedi and Adarsh Gourav, was not a regular media interaction.

Why Is Nushrratt So Happy?

Why Is Nushrratt So Happy?

Rediff.com   5 Dec 2023

The actor looked like a sweet winter treat in a pista coloured sari with lace borders.

Why Indian youth need a system over Messi or Ronaldo

Why Indian youth need a system over Messi or Ronaldo

Rediff.com   25 Nov 2023

Kahn acknowledged the significance of having role models like Messi and Ronaldo but emphasised the importance of nurturing Indian talent.

'When We Cry, People Laugh'

'When We Cry, People Laugh'

Rediff.com   24 Nov 2023

Rediff.com's Prasanna D Zore, Hitesh Harisinghani and Afsar Dayatar return moist-eyed, elevated, after spending an evening with clowns and derring-do stunt artistes at Rambo Circus.

Want To Be a Model? Here's Your Chance

Want To Be a Model? Here's Your Chance

Rediff.com   6 Nov 2023

Glam Fame Season 1 will hold auditions across the country, and the selected models will be mentored and judged on the show.

The REAL Secret Of Salman's Success

The REAL Secret Of Salman's Success

Rediff.com   2 Nov 2023

'There was never a time in my school days that I did not have baith ke marks.' 'From my back to my thighs, I constantly had those marks.' 'Shayad usi ke karan, mein yahan pahooch paya hoon.'

Sudha Murty And The Art Of Story Telling

Sudha Murty And The Art Of Story Telling

Rediff.com   2 Nov 2023

Sudha Murty tells us how Story Time With Sudha Amma came to life.

Mumbai Celebrates Vijay's Leo

Mumbai Celebrates Vijay's Leo

Rediff.com   19 Oct 2023

Fans in Mumbai came out in big numbers to celebrate the release of Thalapathy Vijay's new film, Leo, on October 19.

Rani Parties With Shilpa, Vidya

Rani Parties With Shilpa, Vidya

Rediff.com   17 Oct 2023

Film folk turned up in numbers to celebrate Bollywood Dream Girl Hema Malini's 75th birthday on October 16.

The Challenge About Playing Sam Bahadur

The Challenge About Playing Sam Bahadur

Rediff.com   17 Oct 2023

'I'm sandwiched between Katrina's films, which is a great spot to be in.'

Sushmita Gets Very, Very Dangerous

Sushmita Gets Very, Very Dangerous

Rediff.com   13 Oct 2023

'I was 18 years old when I was put on a stage and that was the first time, I met the people of my country, my identity. 'Now, 30 years later, whatever I have done, people have stood by me.' 'The same industry that I left at prime time for eight years has welcomed me back with such love.'

What Parents MUST AVOID Doing!

What Parents MUST AVOID Doing!

Rediff.com   10 Oct 2023

Does the parental focus need to solely be on excellence in the classroom?

Make Way For Ravi Teja's Tiger Nageswara Rao!

Make Way For Ravi Teja's Tiger Nageswara Rao!

Rediff.com   4 Oct 2023

This Dussehra will see Tiger Vs Tiger battle it out at the box office!

'To be the first Indian to be nominated is special'

'To be the first Indian to be nominated is special'

Rediff.com   29 Sep 2023

Tennis great Leander Paes says it is "humbling" to be the first Indian tennis player and the first Asian male tennis player to be nominated for the prestigious International Tennis Hall of Fame.

Why Salman Loves Gippy Grewal

Why Salman Loves Gippy Grewal

Rediff.com   22 Sep 2023

'A face like this cannot go wrong,' Salman Khan endorses Punjabi actor Gippy Grewal at the trailer launch of the latter's new film, Maujaan Hi Maujaan.