News for '-bandini'

'Hema-Dharam's Was The Most Dignified Second Marriage'

'Hema-Dharam's Was The Most Dignified Second Marriage'

Rediff.com9 Dec 2025

'One of the dignified aspects of their relationship is that Hema reportedly told Dharamji that she would never disturb his first family.'

What Magic S D Burman Created With Bimal Roy!

What Magic S D Burman Created With Bimal Roy!

Rediff.com3 Nov 2025

Can anyone forget S D Burman's classic songs in Devdas, Sujata and Bandini?

Deepika And Sunny Deol Are Now Related!

Deepika And Sunny Deol Are Now Related!

Rediff.com1 Dec 2025

Deepika Padukone's sister Anisha is all set to wed Rohan Acharya, filmmaker Bimal Roy's great-grandson.

'Salil Chowdhury Could Find A Song Even In A Storm'

'Salil Chowdhury Could Find A Song Even In A Storm'

Rediff.com22 Jan 2026

'Once when he was on a flight, the plane hit an air-pocket.' 'The turbulence outside caused it to see-saw violently which caused a lot of panic inside. While his co-passengers were crying and praying for their lives, Salil kaku was writing a song in his head.'

The Bollywood Legend Who Almost Didn't Become One

The Bollywood Legend Who Almost Didn't Become One

Rediff.com10 Oct 2025

'What do you think... those working in the film industry are illiterate people? Why don't you go and work with Bimal Roy?'

True Stars Never Die

True Stars Never Die

Rediff.com24 Nov 2025

'I have always broken my image every time I went on screen. I don't know what it means to be a Greek God but people used to call me one.'

Dharmendra Was The He-Man Of Bollywood

Dharmendra Was The He-Man Of Bollywood

Rediff.com24 Nov 2025

Dharmendra's demise means the loss of one of the biggest icons ever in the Hindi film firmament.

A Star Who Never Faded Away

A Star Who Never Faded Away

Rediff.com25 Nov 2025

Dharmendra's oeuvre was so phenomenal that there was never a phase in his professional life when he was in danger of falling into a rut, in terms of either the kind of films he starred in or the sort of co-actors he worked with.

10 Brilliant Dharmendra Movies

10 Brilliant Dharmendra Movies

Rediff.com24 Nov 2025

Dharmendra remained one of the most loved stars of all time, even when his movies tapered off, and age caught up with him.

'My Father Bimal Roy's Time Has Come'

'My Father Bimal Roy's Time Has Come'

Rediff.com3 Sep 2025

'When you are a pioneer and someone who's put on a pedestal, but then the pedestal gets dusty, people don't look at the statue anymore.' 'They would say, 'Yes, yes, of course I know Bimal Roy. He made Do Bigha Zamin.'.'

Can Motherhood Kill An Actor's Career?

Can Motherhood Kill An Actor's Career?

Rediff.com25 Jun 2025

Kareena has been a leading lady now for 25 years, Deepika for almost two decades and Alia for over a decade. Dinesh Raheja chronicles the changing ways Bollywood has treated actor-moms.

'After Chandni And Lamhe, Darr Would Have Been An Ordinary Character For Me'

'After Chandni And Lamhe, Darr Would Have Been An Ordinary Character For Me'

Rediff.com24 Feb 2025

'If I'm playing Shah Rukh Khan's role, then of course, I would have loved to do it.'

The Golden Oldies Quiz

The Golden Oldies Quiz

Rediff.com9 May 2024

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

The Genius Behind Bollywood's Beautiful Words

The Genius Behind Bollywood's Beautiful Words

Rediff.com17 Aug 2024

As a uniquely multi-hyphenated writer-director-lyricist-author, Gulzar has built a reputation across multiple spheres of film-making and literary creative endeavours. Dinesh Raheja salutes the Master who turns 90 on Sunday.

Chhoti Si Asha...

Chhoti Si Asha...

Rediff.com8 Sep 2024

Shreekant Sambrani tells himself over and over again, don't lose heart in these dire times, there is asha (hope) still, in the divine voice of Asha Bhosle.

What Makes Kajol So Feisty At 50

What Makes Kajol So Feisty At 50

Rediff.com5 Aug 2024

If there's one thing the full-of-beans star knows, it's how to stay happy, observes Dinesh Raheja.

Karan Deol's Wedding Festivities Begin

Karan Deol's Wedding Festivities Begin

Rediff.com13 Jun 2023

Disha's great grandfather directed Karan's grandfather in Bandini.

The Role Dharmendra Regrets Losing

The Role Dharmendra Regrets Losing

Rediff.com8 Dec 2022

'You cannot change destiny. I have no regrets in life.'

'We gave her the same respect we gave our real mothers'

'We gave her the same respect we gave our real mothers'

Rediff.com5 Jun 2023

'Sulochanaji was indeed a mother-figure to both the Hindi and Marathi film industry.'

Have You Heard These Rakhi Songs?

Have You Heard These Rakhi Songs?

Rediff.com11 Aug 2022

You know the celebrated Raksha Bandhan songs. Subhash K Jha lists the ones you don't.

Lata Mangeshkar's FAVOURITE Gulzar songs

Lata Mangeshkar's FAVOURITE Gulzar songs

Rediff.com18 Aug 2021

'Gulzarsaab's words are lucid and singing them is like painting a picture.'

90 UNFORGETTABLE Asha Bhosle Songs

90 UNFORGETTABLE Asha Bhosle Songs

Rediff.com8 Sep 2023

Much, much, much before Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani fussed over What Jhumka, Asha Bhosle trilled in her alluring voice and teased us with tantalising details about the events leading to her precious Jhumka's loss. Sukanya Verma celebrates the singing legend who turns 90 on September 8.

Bigg Boss 14: Just who is Shardul Pandit?

Bigg Boss 14: Just who is Shardul Pandit?

Rediff.com4 Nov 2020

Shardul Pandit entered Bigg Boss 14 as a wild card contestant and has been getting along well with almost all the housemates.

'I never thought I would come this far'

'I never thought I would come this far'

Rediff.com9 Dec 2021

'I have the love of the audience for the last 60 years.' 'I am very greedy in this matter.' 'I want those who love me to continue doing so.'

10 Memorable ROMANTIC Movies

10 Memorable ROMANTIC Movies

Rediff.com14 Feb 2021

Subhash K Jha lists his 10 favourite romantic Hindi films.

Why Lataji Didn't Sing With Rafi, SD...

Why Lataji Didn't Sing With Rafi, SD...

Rediff.com28 Sep 2022

Long before she won royalty rights for playback singers, there was an undisclosed incident in Lataji's life where she not only put a male colleague in place, but also refused to sing with him thereafter.

What Dharmendra, Jaya Discuss On Karan Johar Film

What Dharmendra, Jaya Discuss On Karan Johar Film

Rediff.com5 Oct 2021

The good old days... Dharmendra and Jaya Bachchan's is a bonding that is special and rare in an industry where friendships are ephemeral. Karan Johar's Rocky Aur Rani Ki Prem Kahani is their sixth film together, after Guddi, Samadhi, Phagun, Chupke Chupke and Sholay.

Quiz Time: Which cinematographer has a brief role in Gulzar's Ijaazat?

Quiz Time: Which cinematographer has a brief role in Gulzar's Ijaazat?

Rediff.com19 Nov 2014

In a special series, we will put YOU to the test everyday!

Ronit Roy: I will do anything for Ekta Kapoor

Ronit Roy: I will do anything for Ekta Kapoor

Rediff.com5 Jul 2013

The actor talks about his new supernatural series and his film commitments.

Video: TV stars tell you how to audition

Video: TV stars tell you how to audition

Rediff.com2 Dec 2009

Are you looking at a career in acting? Television stars Ridhi Nayak, Vaishali Mech, Aditi Gupta, Mehika Verma, Usha Nadkarni and Sunil Godse tell you how to audition.

'Cinematic works like Bimal Roy's are national treasures'

'Cinematic works like Bimal Roy's are national treasures'

Rediff.com9 Jul 2014

Hansal Mehta preceded over the do as the chief guest.

Bollywood's famous prisoners

Bollywood's famous prisoners

Rediff.com5 Nov 2009

Here's a list of actors who have served time on celluloid in recent years.

PIX: Helen, Dharmendra attend Bimal Roy retrospective

PIX: Helen, Dharmendra attend Bimal Roy retrospective

Rediff.com25 Jan 2016

Looking at pictures from the event.

The legacy that Bimal Roy left behind

The legacy that Bimal Roy left behind

Rediff.com18 Aug 2009

Know more about the extraordinary filmmaker of films like Do Bigha Zamin, Parineeta and Sujata.

When the village came calling

When the village came calling

Rediff.com28 Apr 2010

Shows with rural setups highlighting issues like female infanticide, child marriage, caste system, poverty and forced marriages has found prominence on the small screen.

How Dangal TV became a giant killer and topped TRP charts

How Dangal TV became a giant killer and topped TRP charts

Rediff.com11 Nov 2019

Within rural markets, the viewership share of Dangal TV, which is a free-to-air channel, is at 33%.

Veteran actor Dharmendra hospitalised

Veteran actor Dharmendra hospitalised

Rediff.com28 May 2015

'As of now he is fine, talking to everyone. There is nothing to worry,' Dharmendra's doctor assures.

'Meri awaaz hi pehchan hai'

'Meri awaaz hi pehchan hai'

Rediff.com6 Feb 2022

'There was no other Lata Mangeshkar, there is none and there won't be any. I will celebrate her life, today and always.'

'I was born a He-Man, I'll die a He-Man'

'I was born a He-Man, I'll die a He-Man'

Rediff.com8 Dec 2016

Dharmendra Turns 81!

The Ultimate Lata Mangeshkar Playlist

The Ultimate Lata Mangeshkar Playlist

Rediff.com6 Feb 2022

Sukanya Verma presents a playlist of 100 Lata Mangeshkar songs from different decades of Hindi films -- songs that make me sing, smile, sob and sigh.