News for '-chhoti-si-baat'

The Khata Peeta Bollywood Quiz

The Khata Peeta Bollywood Quiz

Rediff.com18 Dec 2025

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

Firm on boycott, Bhajji slams BCCI over Asia Cup India-Pak match

Firm on boycott, Bhajji slams BCCI over Asia Cup India-Pak match

Rediff.com13 Aug 2025

'It cannot be the case that there's fighting on the border, tensions between the two nations, and we go to play cricket. Until these big issues are resolved, cricket is a very small matter. The nation always comes first.'

What Made Yesudas' Voice So Divine

What Made Yesudas' Voice So Divine

Rediff.com10 Jan 2024

As Yesudas turns 84 on January 10, Subhash K Jha salutes the legend.

The BOLLYWOOD QUIZ CHALLENGE

The BOLLYWOOD QUIZ CHALLENGE

Rediff.com28 Jan 2021

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

How Sholay, Deewar, Aandhi Changed Cinema

How Sholay, Deewar, Aandhi Changed Cinema

Rediff.com21 Jan 2025

'Do films today even have the courage to question the establishment?'

10 Basuda songs that will enchant us forever

10 Basuda songs that will enchant us forever

Rediff.com8 Jun 2020

Basu Chatterjee's films have wonderful songs, 10 of which Joginder Tuteja lists here.

Rajnigandha actress Vidya Sinha passes away

Rajnigandha actress Vidya Sinha passes away

Rediff.com15 Aug 2019

She breathed her last in a hospital in Mumbai on August 15.

Basu Chatterjee passes away

Basu Chatterjee passes away

Rediff.com4 Jun 2020

Some of his best known works are Us Paar, Rajnigandha, Chitchor, Piya Ka Ghar, Khatta Meetha and Baton Baton Mein.

Bad Newz Review: A Leave-Your-Brains-Aside Entertainer

Bad Newz Review: A Leave-Your-Brains-Aside Entertainer

Rediff.com19 Jul 2024

Ammy and Triptii have the chemistry of a door-to-door salesman and disinterested customer.' On the other hand, she and Vicky burn down the house with their scorching sensuality, observes Sukanya Verma.

MASTI MASTI BOLLY QUIZ!

MASTI MASTI BOLLY QUIZ!

Rediff.com5 Aug 2021

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

The BOLLYWOOD QUIZ CHALLENGE!

The BOLLYWOOD QUIZ CHALLENGE!

Rediff.com23 Jun 2020

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

Basu Chatterjee was the Master of Hope

Basu Chatterjee was the Master of Hope

Rediff.com4 Jun 2020

'I always felt that Basu Chatterjee was a kind, gentle, man who truly believed that in directing films like Chhoti Si Baat, he was impacting our lives,' remembers Aseem Chhabra. 'He seemed to be on a mission to make us believe that the world could be a better place.'

Birthday Special: The Best of Amol Palekar

Birthday Special: The Best of Amol Palekar

Rediff.com24 Nov 2014

We celebrate the brilliant actor by looking back at his classic works.

'I was called Basuda's favourite hero'

'I was called Basuda's favourite hero'

Rediff.com11 Jun 2020

'As an actor, he gave me so much.'

Pyaar Fundas, Bollywood Style

Pyaar Fundas, Bollywood Style

Rediff.com28 Feb 2023

From aadmi to andas, Bollywood songs dispense gyaan for every occasion. But nothing beats its obsession with pyaar.

Review: A film worth watching Once Again

Review: A film worth watching Once Again

Rediff.com31 Aug 2018

One needs patience to watch Once Again, feels A Ganesh Nadar.

Amol Palekar appointed chairman of India's Oscar jury

Amol Palekar appointed chairman of India's Oscar jury

Rediff.com24 Aug 2015

The 88th Academy awards event will take place in Los Angeles on February 28, 2016.

The Wonderful Films of Basu Chatterjee

The Wonderful Films of Basu Chatterjee

Rediff.com5 Jun 2020

'Basuda welcomed viewers into a world that was instantly familiar and comfortable,' observes Sukanya Verma.

When Bollywood took the bus!

When Bollywood took the bus!

Rediff.com20 May 2020

Sukanya Verma hails Bollywood's memorable bus moments.

The man behind these amazing songs

The man behind these amazing songs

Rediff.com1 Jun 2020

Yogesh, who worked across generations with everyone from Amitabh Bachchan and Rajesh Khanna to Amol Palekar and Shah Rukh Khan, passed away on May 29.

MUST READ! Amitabh Bachchan's AK connection

MUST READ! Amitabh Bachchan's AK connection

Rediff.com5 Jun 2019

Sukanya Verma looks at all the AKs Bachchan has worked with.

UNFORGETTABLE Opening Movie Scenes

UNFORGETTABLE Opening Movie Scenes

Rediff.com29 Jun 2021

Sukanya Verma offers some amazing opening scenes in Hindi films that fuels an excitement for what happens next.

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.

SEE: How to make Chicken Ala Poos

SEE: How to make Chicken Ala Poos

Rediff.com6 Aug 2020

Saptama Pawar's wonderful dish!

Why Akshay Kumar's National Award win feels like a joke

Why Akshay Kumar's National Award win feels like a joke

Rediff.com11 Apr 2017

Sukanya Verma's super filmy week was high on emotions.

10 AMAZING filmi dates

10 AMAZING filmi dates

Rediff.com12 Feb 2020

One of the most attractive things in a movie romance is to watch two people fall in love over a date or two.

Alvida: Film folk who left us in 2019

Alvida: Film folk who left us in 2019

Rediff.com31 Dec 2019

Hindi cinema lost some of its most celebrated faces in 2019, leaving a void in the fraternity as well as in the hearts of the audiences. We take a look at those who passed on.

The Charming Faces of Vidya Sinha

The Charming Faces of Vidya Sinha

Rediff.com16 Aug 2019

Sukanya Verma remembers the star in some of her significant movies.

'You were part of my childhood, Dada'

'You were part of my childhood, Dada'

Rediff.com5 Jun 2020

'These days you are the main inspiration for a lot of young film-makers. They are mimicking your films.'

When Bollywood threw its weight around!

When Bollywood threw its weight around!

Rediff.com14 Jan 2021

Sukanya Verma looks at Bollywood's cool, curious, bag moments.

'I still regret saying no to Raj Kapoor for Satyam Shivam Sundaram'

'I still regret saying no to Raj Kapoor for Satyam Shivam Sundaram'

Rediff.com15 Aug 2019

'I regret the years that I did not work. I took a break at the peak of my career. I should not have done that. You lose contact with people and to start all over again is a struggle.' Rajnigandha actress Vidya Sinha looks back at her life.

PIX: Going back to the theatre

PIX: Going back to the theatre

Rediff.com8 Oct 2020

As we prepare to return to the land of silver screens and samosa, Sukanya Verma looks at notable theatre moments in Hindi films.

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.

Ranbir-Ranveer, sigh sigh!

Ranbir-Ranveer, sigh sigh!

Rediff.com28 Nov 2016

From Feroz Khan-Danny Denzongpa's bare skin to Ranbir Kapoor-Ranveer Singh bare soul, Sukanya Verma's super filmi week saw it all!

85 UNFORGETTABLE Asha Bhosle songs

85 UNFORGETTABLE Asha Bhosle songs

Rediff.com7 Sep 2018

Take a look at the list and sing along!

'I am alive because of Amitabh Bachchan'

'I am alive because of Amitabh Bachchan'

Rediff.com30 Oct 2014

Veteran actress, television personality and anchor, Tabassum, who has completed 67 years in the industry, shares her insights about the stars of the past.