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Jaya Bachchan bats for Bollywood in RS; toasted for her speech

Jaya Bachchan bats for Bollywood in RS; toasted for her speech

Rediff.com15 Sep 2020

Though Bachchan did not take any names, her remarks come a day after BJP's Lok Sabha MP and Bhojpuri actor Ravi Kishan said there was problem of drug addiction in the film industry and also actor Kangana Ranaut's recent remarks calling Bollywood a 'gutter'.

Can You Recognise These Actors?

Can You Recognise These Actors?

Rediff.com10 Jul 2024

We take a look at 10 recent awe-inspiring prosthetic aesthetics that actors have rocked for their respective roles in films.

'If You Are Not Somebody, Nobody Would Give You Time'

'If You Are Not Somebody, Nobody Would Give You Time'

Rediff.com21 Aug 2024

'It was a very disorganised industry back then and people were very disrespectful towards actors.'

Amitabh Bachchan arranges flights for migrants stuck in Mumbai

Amitabh Bachchan arranges flights for migrants stuck in Mumbai

Rediff.com11 Jun 2020

Migrants hailing from Gonda, Ambedkar Nagar, Unnao and other parts in Uttar Pradesh were looking forward to reach their homes.

Mom-To-Be Deepika Shines Bright

Mom-To-Be Deepika Shines Bright

Rediff.com24 May 2024

Deepika Padukone steps out in a beautiful yellow flowy dress that elevated her charming personality.

Spotted: Aishwarya Rai Bachchan

Spotted: Aishwarya Rai Bachchan

Rediff.com22 Jan 2018

Reader Nivedit sends in some pictures.

PIX: Rajinikanth rubs shoulders with Amitabh Bachchan

PIX: Rajinikanth rubs shoulders with Amitabh Bachchan

Rediff.com21 Nov 2019

The 50th edition of the International Film Festival of India (IFFI) kicked off in Panaji, Goa, on a grand scale.

'Salman Was Chupchap'

'Salman Was Chupchap'

Rediff.com14 Aug 2024

It was a day with a difference for industry icons Salim-Javed, who transformed Hindi cinema in the 1970s with films like Zanjeer, Sholay, Deewar and Don, when their families got together to hail them on stage.

Aishwarya Rai Bachchan's father passes away

Aishwarya Rai Bachchan's father passes away

Rediff.com18 Mar 2017

Krishnaraj Rai is survived by wife Vrinda, son Aditya and daughter Aishwarya.

Amitabh Bachchan's 10 Memorable Accents

Amitabh Bachchan's 10 Memorable Accents

Rediff.com7 Apr 2015

Meet the Big B, a master of (voice) disguises.

The Shyam Benegal I Knew

The Shyam Benegal I Knew

Rediff.com23 Dec 2024

His cinema of compassion inspired me, gave me tools to develop empathy for others. But it also made me understand that serious, socially committed cinema with deeply engaging narratives and great performances is an art form to admire, appreciate and explore. Aseem Chhabra remembers Shyam Benegal, who passed into the ages on Monday evening.

Opposition likely to move resolution to remove Dhankhar as Veep

Opposition likely to move resolution to remove Dhankhar as Veep

Rediff.com9 Aug 2024

The turbulent relations between Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar and INDIA bloc parties came to a head on Friday with sources saying that the opposition is considering submitting a notice for moving a resolution to remove the vice president from his office.

Amitabh's Day In Ayodhya

Amitabh's Day In Ayodhya

Rediff.com23 Jan 2024

Besides paying his respects to Ram Lalla, the megastar, who was accompanied by his son Abhishek, was seen rubbing shoulders with quite a few dignitaries.

Who Should Star in Bawarchi Remake?

Who Should Star in Bawarchi Remake?

Rediff.com8 Feb 2024

Anushree Mehta will direct the remake of Hrishikesh Mukherjee's classic film Bawarchi.

Aishwarya, Abhishek Attend Ambani Party

Aishwarya, Abhishek Attend Ambani Party

Rediff.com4 Mar 2024

The star-studded, pre-wedding festivities of Radhika Merchant and Anant Ambani spilled over to Day 3, as celebs continued to have a grand time in Jamnagar.

Will Kalki Take 2024's Biggest Opening?

Will Kalki Take 2024's Biggest Opening?

Rediff.com26 Jun 2024

Five months after the release of Fighter comes a film that is set to take a very good start at the box office.

The Cult of Mithun Chakraborty

The Cult of Mithun Chakraborty

Rediff.com30 Sep 2024

National-award winning actor, producer, hotelier, ex-politician, cricket team owner, philanthropist, highest tax payer, reality show judge, animal lover and, above all, people's hero -- Mithun Chakraborty -- who has been conferred the Dadasaheb Phalke Award -- is truly a force of nature, notes Sukanya Verma.

'Amitabh Bachchan is my hugest inspiration'

'Amitabh Bachchan is my hugest inspiration'

Rediff.com11 Oct 2019

As Amitabh Bachchan turns a year older, film folk make sure to wish him and cherish their bond with the superstar.

Bachchan calls reports of testing -ve for Covid-19 'an incorrigible lie'

Bachchan calls reports of testing -ve for Covid-19 'an incorrigible lie'

Rediff.com23 Jul 2020

"This news is incorrect, irresponsible, fake and an incorrigible lie!" wrote Amitabh on Twitter, tagging a video clip from a TV news channel. The reports emerged as the Bollywood veteran and Abhishek, 44, neared the completion of their 14-day quarantine period at the city hospital.

'Salman Has A Really Soft Corner For His Dad'

'Salman Has A Really Soft Corner For His Dad'

Rediff.com30 Aug 2024

'Salman wanted to do the interview properly. That's why he was nervous, you know, that dad should be happy.'

How Rekha Became REKHA!

How Rekha Became REKHA!

Rediff.com9 Oct 2024

Ever a picture of golden elegance and age defying splendour, her fashion evolution spanning over half a century is telling of her gift to stay gorgeous day in and day out.

Aishwarya Goes For Gold At Cannes

Aishwarya Goes For Gold At Cannes

Rediff.com17 May 2024

Aishwarya Rai Bachchan looked gorgeous in her first appearance at this year's Cannes International Film Festival.

Allahabad Contest Is Battle Of The Scions

Allahabad Contest Is Battle Of The Scions

Rediff.com23 May 2024

Allahabad has seen some interesting battles, such as the Congress's Amitabh Bachchan defeating H N Bahuguna in 1984 or the 1988 by-poll that marked V P Singh's emergence as the contender for the PM post.

'This is dhokha': No PDA between SP, Apna Dal-K over Jaya's RS ticket

'This is dhokha': No PDA between SP, Apna Dal-K over Jaya's RS ticket

Rediff.com14 Feb 2024

Against the Samajwadi Party's decision to field actor Jaya Bachchan and retired IAS officer Alok Ranjan as its candidates for the Rajya Sabha polls, Apna Dal (Kamerawadi) leader and party MLA Pallavi Patel on Wednesday said she will not cast her vote.

Is This Aishwarya's Epic Fail At Cannes?

Is This Aishwarya's Epic Fail At Cannes?

Rediff.com18 May 2024

The silver gown with turquoise fringes designed by Falguni and Shane Peacock just didn't do her any justice.

Goodbye Guruji, Pradeep Bandekar

Goodbye Guruji, Pradeep Bandekar

Rediff.com12 Aug 2024

'I want to die with my finger on the click button of the camera,' veteran photographer Pradeep Bandekar, who passed into ages early on Sunday morning, told Syed Firdaus Ashraf.

What was Ajay Devgn telling Amitabh Bachchan?

What was Ajay Devgn telling Amitabh Bachchan?

Rediff.com9 Dec 2021

Alia wishes Dharmendra... Sunny Leone gets Christmassy... Riteish's directorial debut...

Scenes From Disha's Bikini Holiday

Scenes From Disha's Bikini Holiday

Rediff.com6 May 2024

With temperatures rising in Mumbai, Disha Patani finds her own way to keep her body cool.

How Amitabh Bachchan inspires Fatima Sana Shaikh

How Amitabh Bachchan inspires Fatima Sana Shaikh

Rediff.com1 Nov 2018

The actor, who has grown up watching Amitabh Bachchan on-screen, calls him 'Sir'.

Alia-Ranbir, Katrina-Vicky At Ram Temple

Alia-Ranbir, Katrina-Vicky At Ram Temple

Rediff.com22 Jan 2024

The film folk turned out in traditional outfits for the pran pratishtha at the temple.

15 Times Bollywood Mixed Songs, Sightseeing

15 Times Bollywood Mixed Songs, Sightseeing

Rediff.com6 Jun 2024

As the spirit of summer holiday takes over , here's looking at 15 Hindi songs whose tourist-y picturisation transported us into a feast of sights and sceneries on silver screen.

All About The Kalki Sequel

All About The Kalki Sequel

Rediff.com5 Jul 2024

'We shot about 20 or 30 days, I'd say at best 20 per cent. The big stuff is remaining.'

10 AWESOME career tips from Amitabh Bachchan

10 AWESOME career tips from Amitabh Bachchan

Rediff.com11 Oct 2018

He has seen both glorious success and abject failure. Who better to take career lessons from than Amitabh Bachchan who turns 75 today?

India's Most Violent Film Makes A Killing At Box Office

India's Most Violent Film Makes A Killing At Box Office

Rediff.com8 Jul 2024

Last Friday saw the release of India's 'most violent film ever', Kill.

Why the Bachchans are fond of this skin doctor

Why the Bachchans are fond of this skin doctor

Rediff.com25 Oct 2018

Amitabh Bachchan launched Dr Jaishree Sharad's second book in Mumbai.

PIX: World Champ Sindhu parties with Big B, Junior Bachchan

PIX: World Champ Sindhu parties with Big B, Junior Bachchan

Rediff.com9 Sep 2019

India's badminton sensation PV Sindhu was felicitated by the Sahara India Pariwar in Mumbai on Sunday.

The Path-Breaking '70s Actor You Didn't Know

The Path-Breaking '70s Actor You Didn't Know

Rediff.com16 Sep 2024

Rehana Sultan was all set to be a path-breaker. The time was right. Hindi cinema had emerged from the 1960s musicals era. But somehow, leading film-makers of the time did not believe Rehana had that cachet. It was Zeenat Aman who ended up being the definitive taboo-trasher of the era. Dinesh Raheja salutes the trendsetter of the 1970s, Rehana Sultan.

#Instastories: The Bachchan siblings, then and now!

#Instastories: The Bachchan siblings, then and now!

Rediff.com25 Oct 2017

In #InstaStories, we show you a different side to Bollywood.

Kalki 2898 AD Review: The Force Is Strong

Kalki 2898 AD Review: The Force Is Strong

Rediff.com27 Jun 2024

Prabhas may be the face of Kalki 2898 AD's heroics but the real bang for your buck is delivered in Amitabh Bachchan's indefatigable energy providing Kalki's biggest wolf-whistle moments, applauds Sukanya Verma.

How to party like Amitabh Bachchan!

How to party like Amitabh Bachchan!

Rediff.com10 Oct 2016

Happy birthday, Mr Bachchan!