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The Sholay Fandom Continues

The Sholay Fandom Continues

Rediff.com15 Dec 2025

In half a century, actors have aged or passed away, the shape of the city has altered, the film industry has changed beyond recognition, most single screens have made way for multiplexes, audiences tastes have changed, rural life is very different now, and inflation has devalued the rupee. But a great film is forever. Deepa Gahlot salutes Sholay, as it re-releases in theatres.

Medal hopes Thangavelu, Sharad not included for World Para C'ships

Medal hopes Thangavelu, Sharad not included for World Para C'ships

Rediff.com27 Aug 2025

Paris Paralympics club throw gold medallist Dharambir Nain and double bronze winner sprinter Preethi Pal have been named as India's flag bearers for the opening ceremony on September 27.

Take This Fun Filmi Quiz

Take This Fun Filmi Quiz

Rediff.com28 Nov 2024

Sukanya Verma quizzes you to find out just how much you know about the movies.

'I Came To Films To Earn Rs 3 Lakh'

'I Came To Films To Earn Rs 3 Lakh'

Rediff.com9 Apr 2025

'Dharmendra, Shashi Kapoor and I were inseparable while we struggled together.' 'When a disillusioned Dharmendra was packing his bags to return home, I prevailed upon him to give himself two months.' 'Five days later, he was signed for Shola Aur Shabnam and I signed Picnic.'

Akira Review: Badass Sonakshi cannot rescue a bad film!

Akira Review: Badass Sonakshi cannot rescue a bad film!

Rediff.com2 Sep 2016

A bland remake of the Tamil hit Mouna Guru, girl power is merely a USP device in Akira, says Sukanya Verma.

Box Office: Sonakshi's Akira flops

Box Office: Sonakshi's Akira flops

Rediff.com6 Sep 2016

The hits and misses of the week.

Like the poster of Akira?

Like the poster of Akira?

Rediff.com28 Jun 2016

The top posts on social media from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.

'I Feel Like I Have Lost My Father Again'

'I Feel Like I Have Lost My Father Again'

Rediff.com27 Dec 2024

'After Om's untimely demise, he would call us every Sunday for the next two years to ask, "How are you doing my dear? How's the young fella?"'

Why CDS Is Visiting Japan

Why CDS Is Visiting Japan

Rediff.com13 Dec 2023

The goal of the CDS' visit was to emphasise the rising significance of defence collaboration between India and Japan while reiterating strategic cooperation

Akira trailer: The Sonakshi Sinha vs Anurag Kashyap Deathmatch You Never Knew You Wanted

Akira trailer: The Sonakshi Sinha vs Anurag Kashyap Deathmatch You Never Knew You Wanted

Rediff.com5 Jul 2016

Sonakshi looks to be pushing herself as she deals out roundhouse kicks in Akira trailer!

Kamal Haasan@70: What Makes Him Ulaga Nayagan

Kamal Haasan@70: What Makes Him Ulaga Nayagan

Rediff.com6 Nov 2024

'With passage of time, Kamal did move away from the humdrum of commercial cinema, using it only as a peg to launch a new concept or new technology, as no other actor/film-maker has done in Indian cinema.' N Sathiya Moorthy assesses the career and politics of movie legend Kamal Haasan on his 70th brthday.

Why Shatrughan Sinha Was Hospitalised

Why Shatrughan Sinha Was Hospitalised

Rediff.com2 Jul 2024

'I suppose all the excitement of the past few weeks caught up with me.'

Why AP Opted For Chandrababu

Why AP Opted For Chandrababu

Rediff.com7 Jun 2024

Both Chandrababu Naidu and Pawan Kalyan assured voters that they would bring jobs and industrial development to the state. Their alliance batted for a welfare-plus-development model.

'Talent Is All Very Fine. But...'

'Talent Is All Very Fine. But...'

Rediff.com29 May 2024

'Being disciplined is also very important.'

China Masters: Prannoy, Satwik-Chirag enter 2nd round

China Masters: Prannoy, Satwik-Chirag enter 2nd round

Rediff.com21 Nov 2023

Prannoy registered a 21-18, 22-20 win over the world number 12 Chen

Sonakshi's Stunning Look Test For Heeramandi

Sonakshi's Stunning Look Test For Heeramandi

Rediff.com9 May 2024

Just in case anybody's forgotten how gorgeous Sonakshi Sinha can look, the actor sends a timely reminder.

Sights And Dazzle Of Japan

Sights And Dazzle Of Japan

Rediff.com25 Jun 2024

Tokyo -- the songs Japan, Love In Tokyo and Sayonara from the 1966 Hindi film automatically pop up in the mind -- is buzzing and crowded like any other metropolis, discovers Deepa Gahlot. The modern apartment blocks are built cheek by jowl, so close together that one can open the window and borrow sugar from the neighbour in the next building. One of the fears of the Indian traveller is the unavailability of vegetarian food. Every city and town in Japan has an array of Indian restaurants that serve every variety of cuisine, right from Gujarati to Punjabi to Andhra and Kerala meals.

'Farhan surprised me by gifting me a BMW'

'Farhan surprised me by gifting me a BMW'

Rediff.com9 Jan 2024

'He was an extremely naughty child, always in trouble and creating trouble.' 'He wanted to fly a kite at night, and sometimes, bunk school.' 'When I insisted on sending him, we could get a call from school that he had fainted.'

Badminton: India women's team assured of historic medal; men lose in quarters

Badminton: India women's team assured of historic medal; men lose in quarters

Rediff.com16 Feb 2024

India's women shuttlers assured themselves of a maiden Badminton Asia Team Championships medal by cruising to a 3-0 win over Hong Kong in the quarter-finals.

Bhambri-Myneni win Bangkok Open Challenger

Bhambri-Myneni win Bangkok Open Challenger

Rediff.com14 Jan 2023

The top-seeded Indian pair of Yuki Bhambri and Saketh Myneni rallied from a set down to beat Christopher Rungkat and Akira Santillan and win the Bangkok Open title, their sixth together on the ATP Challenger Tour, in Nonthaburi, Thailand, Saturday.

Bollywood Memories: Mumbai's Double-Deckers Ride Into The Sunset

Bollywood Memories: Mumbai's Double-Deckers Ride Into The Sunset

Rediff.com28 Oct 2023

Thousands of movie buffs remember the double deckers of Mumbai, associating them with stars and blockbuster songs of yesteryear, recalls Debarghya Sanyal.

FUN-FUN Bollywood Quiz!

FUN-FUN Bollywood Quiz!

Rediff.com4 Mar 2022

Sukanya Verma quizzes you to find out just how much you know about the movies.

Adhuna's Summer-Ready Hair Hacks

Adhuna's Summer-Ready Hair Hacks

Rediff.com18 Apr 2023

The hairstylist tells you how to not let the searing heat ruin a beautiful hair moment.

When South Directors Made Bollywood Blockbusters

When South Directors Made Bollywood Blockbusters

Rediff.com11 Sep 2023

Joginder Tuteja looks at southern directors who started with a big bang in Bollywood.

'Don 3's teaser didn't excite me'

'Don 3's teaser didn't excite me'

Rediff.com17 Aug 2023

'But Ranveer is a great actor who can really transform himself into the character and it will be interesting to see what he brings to the character of Don.'

ACT: Defending champs Korea, Japan aim to rewrite history

ACT: Defending champs Korea, Japan aim to rewrite history

Rediff.com31 Jul 2023

Defending Champions Korea and last edition's runners up, Japan arrived in Chennai on Sunday (July 30) night for the Hero Asian Champions Trophy Chennai 2023.

The World's BEST Films, RIGHT HERE!

The World's BEST Films, RIGHT HERE!

Rediff.com6 Sep 2022

Aseem Chhabra presents his list of 100 best (and must watch) films -- many classics, some relatively new and several personal favourites.

Farhan's Daughters Add to the FUN Wedding

Farhan's Daughters Add to the FUN Wedding

Rediff.com23 Feb 2022

Shibani Dandekar and Farhan Akhtar's perfect wedding was attended by family and close friends.

The Best 10 Films Ever!

The Best 10 Films Ever!

Rediff.com7 Sep 2022

Aseem Chhabra lists must watch films, many classics, some relatively new and several personal favourites.

AbRam, Azad, Akira: The curious case of Bollywood baby names

AbRam, Azad, Akira: The curious case of Bollywood baby names

Rediff.com11 Jul 2013

Shah Rukh Khan has joined the club of Bollywood parents who have a certain knack of giving rather unusual names to their offspring.

Sindhu, Satwik-Chirag enter BAC quarters; Saina out

Sindhu, Satwik-Chirag enter BAC quarters; Saina out

Rediff.com28 Apr 2022

PV Sindhu advanced to the quarterfinals of Badminton Asia Championships

'Friendship is the key to making a film'

'Friendship is the key to making a film'

Rediff.com8 Jun 2023

'Film shooting is a long process, and it is important to have a good bonding with the person you are going to spend six to eight months of your life.' 'Baaki, film toh bann jaati hain.'

PIX: Sonakshi ties a rakhi to Kapil Sharma

PIX: Sonakshi ties a rakhi to Kapil Sharma

Rediff.com20 Aug 2016

A look at the pictures.

The BOLLYWOOD QUIZ CHALLENGE!

The BOLLYWOOD QUIZ CHALLENGE!

Rediff.com8 Dec 2020

Sukanya Verma quizzes you to find out just how much you know about the movies.

Akshay-Twinkle's 21 Years of Laughter

Akshay-Twinkle's 21 Years of Laughter

Rediff.com18 Jan 2022

Farhan has a family get-together... Sunny shoots a song... Dia misses the forest...

The BEST of Sonakshi Sinha

The BEST of Sonakshi Sinha

Rediff.com10 Sep 2020

Joginder Tuteja looks back at her career, and looks at her top films.

Priyanka Chopra announces her next show

Priyanka Chopra announces her next show

Rediff.com22 Aug 2019

Priyanka Chopra is set to share screen space with Pedro Pascal, Christian Slater and Boyd Holbrook in filmmaker Robert Rodriguez's Netflix feature, We Can Be Heroes.

Celebrate your scars! Chef-mum's inspiring post

Celebrate your scars! Chef-mum's inspiring post

Rediff.com23 Dec 2020

'People celebrate scars which you get our of war. Why not out of pregnancy?'

What are Alia and Shaheen planning?

What are Alia and Shaheen planning?

Rediff.com23 Jul 2020

And you thought film folk weren't busy during the lockdown!

PIX: Lisa Ray holidays in Lebanon

PIX: Lisa Ray holidays in Lebanon

Rediff.com30 Aug 2016

The top posts on social media from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.