Madame Azurie was a highly popular dancer in early Indian cinema, starring in over 700 movies.
"I love mixing vintage with high street or designer with flea market finds. That's what makes your style truly individual," Meghna Shah tells Rediff's Rishika Shah.
Peddi buries its powerful story about caste identity and social inequality beneath hero worship, regressive romance and exhausting excesses bemoans Sreeju Sudhakaran.
Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai faithfully recreates the chaos, clichs and comic sensibilities of a vintage David Dhawan entertainer, for better and often for worse, notes Sreeju Sudhakaran.
From the upcoming biopic Amri on Amrita Sher-Gil to classic roles like Akshaye Khanna's Sid in Dil Chahta Hai and Anil Kapoor's Majnu Bhai in Welcome, Bollywood has often explored the lives and artistry of painters.
From Manavalan to Kannan Srank, a tribute to the unforgettable Salim Kumar who made generations of Malayalis laugh with his signature humour.
An Instagram message changed everything for Anushka Sanghvi. Fresh out of the London College of Fashion, she is now set to launch her own label after designing Masoom Minawala's standout Cannes look.
Recipes that we learned from our Mothers are almost sacred for us, especially when we no longer have them with us anymore. Here are 14 wonderful Mummy recipes Our Mummies often don't write their recipes down but every time our Ammas make a particular dish, it's more spectacular than the last time they made it! Without doubt, right? We were fortunate to get a few of our Ammis to jot down how she made a certain oh-so-yummy preparation
The makers of Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai, including producer Ramesh Taurani and Tips, have vehemently denied producer Vashu Bhagnani's allegations regarding song ownership, calling them a "smear campaign" ahead of the film's release.
Alia Bhatt made waves at Cannes 2026, not just for her stunning outfits but also for her classy response to trolls.
'Both men understand the stakes. They are not about to squander what they have.'
FIFA's Technical Study Group believes set-pieces are unlikely to dominate the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with Gilberto Silva predicting tighter, transition-based football due to limited preparation time for national teams.
On Raj Kapoor's 38th death anniversary on June 2, 10 soundtracks that reflect the creative crescendos scaled by RK and his musical team.
Sunny Deol's highly anticipated action drama Gabru has been postponed from its May 8 release, as the team opts to reshoot action sequences.
'My preparation for Shorshe Pomfret is a version of a traditional Bengali-style fish in mustard gravy. I used a medium-large pomfret and made a thin gravy out of it. It is best relished with hot steamed rice.'
The violent set pieces, exaggerated villains, ridiculous dialogue, and non-stop fan service all work in the moment. But once the credits roll, there is not much left to hold onto.
Off the ramp at the Lakme Fashion Week x FDCI, it isn't just the runway serving looks, the style game on ground is just as strong. Rishika Shah/Rediff catches up with Ruchika Pabari who's playing with blue.
The people of Bihar, usually cook food in mustard oil that adds pungency. They enjoy cooking and eating, tasty and healthy food using seasonal ingredients with aromatic local spices. Garlic, ginger and green chillies play a special role.
'Asha Bhosle is the last of the greatest voices India has had.'
Alia Bhatt captivated audiences at Cannes with two distinct and breathtaking fashion statements.
They were at the Elle List 2026 party; it wasn't just another red carpet night where fashion stopped at pretty outfits. This one came with intent.
Gaurav Khanna and Akanksha Chamola were all about date-night goals at the Elle List 2026.
The Devil Wears Prada is getting a sequel in 2026, and reminding us how Bollywood has consistently delivered films and shows that are not just memorable entertainers but also major trendsetters in fashion.
Dhruv Sarja's KD: The Devil attempts to deliver a grounded action experience but ultimately succumbs to a loud, generic gangster narrative, muddled storytelling, and excessive theatrics, sighs Arjun Menon.
The fifth Pinkvilla Screen & Style Icons Awards was a full house of stars as they gathered to cheer the winners and show off their red carpet glamour.
"Just wear what feels good... don't dress for your body, dress for yourself," Sakshi Gupta tells Rediff's Rishika Shah.
If there's one print that refused to stay quiet this season at Lakme Fashion Week, it was checks.
The Beijing summit may have reduced immediate diplomatic uncertainty, but it did not resolve the deeper structural contest between the United States and China. That contest appears likely to define the coming decade, notes Varun Arya.
Sacred spots and soaring peaks: Bucket-listing across the heartland. Roopa Unnikrishnan and her father journey through the heart of India.
As Vijay is set to lead Tamil Nadu after a historic electoral win, we take a look back at films that built his mass appeal while affirming how cinema shaped his larger-than-life public persona.
'...the enormous responsibility and faith the youth has put on his shoulders, that he is going to solve their problems.'
You don't need an oven or a grill or a sigdi to make yummy tandoor-style paneer at home.
Singer-actor Nick Jonas charms social media with a romantic Princess Diaries tribute to wife Priyanka Chopra.
Met Gala 2026 is almost here and if there's one thing we know, it's that Indian celebs don't just attend, they make fashion history.
From weddings to clubs to social media reels, these iconic Bollywood songs are blowing up again and the Gen Z just can't stop grooving to them. But who's complaining right? Namrata Thakker lists these evergreen chart-busters that's still dominating the dance floors.
Television folk had a glamorous night out, when they walked the red carpet for the Universal India Awards 2026, held at Mumbai's Hotel Sahara Star.
Randeep Hooda returns as the titular supercop in Inspector Avinash Season 2, but the series struggles to maintain narrative coherence and pacing, sighs Sreeju Sudhakaran.
Nakhiya has the most honest and bold summer fashion tip: "Wear the least amount of clothes. Show your skin fearlessly," she tells Rediff's Rishika Shah at the on-going Lakme Fashion Week x FDCI in Mumbai.
Arm yourself with these two salads this summer.
