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President Comforts Emotional Manasi Parekh

President Comforts Emotional Manasi Parekh

Rediff.com8 Oct 2024

The actress got emotional as she accepts the award for Best Actress for her Gujarati film, Kutch Express.

Watch Raj Kapoor's Films On OTT

Watch Raj Kapoor's Films On OTT

Rediff.com16 Dec 2024

The world is celebrating Raj Kapoor's birth centenary, but when was the last time you watched an RK film?

'Soumitra Chatterjee was an extraordinary editor'

'Soumitra Chatterjee was an extraordinary editor'

Rediff.com27 Mar 2012

Indian social activist and writer Mahasweta Devi showers praises on Soumitra Chatterjee.

Mithun: The Outsider We Love To Watch

Mithun: The Outsider We Love To Watch

Rediff.com8 Oct 2024

Mithun Chakraborty started from scratch in bit roles and had no Godfather backing him. Yet, remarkably, his career now straddles six decades and he continues to win acclaim, observes Dinesh Raheja.

PIX: Bollywood stars attend Phalke awards

PIX: Bollywood stars attend Phalke awards

Rediff.com4 May 2012

Veteran Bengali actor Soumitra Chatterjee and Bollywood actress Kajol were felicitated with the award at the ceremony.

Rajinikanth returns home after surgery

Rajinikanth returns home after surgery

Rediff.com2 Nov 2021

Rajinikanth was welcomed home by his family after he returned from hospital, where he had been admitted for about four days.

Look, Who Modi Met

Look, Who Modi Met

Rediff.com28 Oct 2021

Their armies of acolytes, fans and supporters believe that both men are supermen, blessed with almost magical ability.

Dev Anand Would Be 101 Today!

Dev Anand Would Be 101 Today!

Rediff.com26 Sep 2024

Did you know Dev Anand worked as a clerk at a salary of Rs 85 before he became an actor?

Forever Dev!

Forever Dev!

Rediff.com30 Dec 2003

Amitabh on Phalke award: 'Deeply grateful and humbled'

Amitabh on Phalke award: 'Deeply grateful and humbled'

Rediff.com25 Sep 2019

Amitabh Bachchan has been awarded the prestigious Dadasaheb Phalke award.

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.

Legendary film-maker Mrinal Sen passes into the ages

Legendary film-maker Mrinal Sen passes into the ages

Rediff.com30 Dec 2018

'Mrinal jethu gave a new perspective to Indian Cinema.'

'Stop Pitching Urdu Against Hindi'

'Stop Pitching Urdu Against Hindi'

Rediff.com19 Feb 2024

'Urdu is the language of Hindustan.'

Gulzar unveils Ghalib and Gulzar

Gulzar unveils Ghalib and Gulzar

Rediff.com4 Feb 2015

The launch took place at the Mumbai Press Club.

Filmmaker K Balachander passes away

Filmmaker K Balachander passes away

Rediff.com23 Dec 2014

Eminent filmmaker and Dadasaheb Phalke Award winner K Balachander died in Chennai on Tuesday at a private hospital after prolonged illness.

Rajinikanth undergoes procedure to restore blood supply to brain

Rajinikanth undergoes procedure to restore blood supply to brain

Rediff.com29 Oct 2021

Superstar Rajinikanth on Friday underwent a procedure to restore blood supply to brain and he is recovering well, a hospital in Chennai that is treating him said.

'Legends never die'

'Legends never die'

Rediff.com16 Nov 2020

'Kolkata mourns its fav son.'

'Soumitra Chatterjee has shown all of us the way'

'Soumitra Chatterjee has shown all of us the way'

Rediff.com26 Mar 2012

Sabyasachi Chakrabarty describes the latest Phalke Award winner an inspiration to many people in cinema.

Tribute: 92 Facts You Didn't Know About Pran

Tribute: 92 Facts You Didn't Know About Pran

Rediff.com12 Jul 2013

As a tribute to Dada Saheb Phalke Award winning legendary actor Pran, who passed away in a Mumbai hospital on Friday evening at the age of 93, we reproduce a special series on the life and times of the incredible actor published in April, 2012.

Special Series: Getting to know Pran

Special Series: Getting to know Pran

Rediff.com12 Jul 2013

In the first part of a month-long series, we reveal a fascinating part of the legendary actor, Pran.

'Soumitra Chatterjee has given his life to films'

'Soumitra Chatterjee has given his life to films'

Rediff.com28 Mar 2012

Kahaani director Sujoy Ghosh tells us why he's inspired by veteran actor Soumitra Chatterjee.

Bigg Boss contestants win big

Bigg Boss contestants win big

Rediff.com21 Apr 2018

Jennifer mingles with Lopamudra at an awards function.

When Ajay Devgn Met President Murmu

When Ajay Devgn Met President Murmu

Rediff.com1 Oct 2022

The 68th National Film Awards saw actors from across India get together for the prestigious ceremony in New Delhi.

'Soumitrada overshadowed Uttam Kumar in Jhinder Bondi'

'Soumitrada overshadowed Uttam Kumar in Jhinder Bondi'

Rediff.com29 Mar 2012

Kahaani actor Parambrata Chatterjee praises Soumitra Chatterjee, who has been awarded the Dadasaheb Phalke award.

Your favourite Soumitra Chatterjee movie? Write in!

Your favourite Soumitra Chatterjee movie? Write in!

Rediff.com22 Mar 2012

Here's celebrating the veteran Bengali actor.

Music doyen Bhupen Hazarika dead

Music doyen Bhupen Hazarika dead

Rediff.com5 Nov 2011

Legendary singer-composer Bhupen Hazarika, who wove a magical tapestry out of traditional Assamese music and lyrics, died in Mumbai on Satuday following a prolonged illness.

'I was influenced by Soumitrada when I wrote Parineeta'

'I was influenced by Soumitrada when I wrote Parineeta'

Rediff.com30 Mar 2012

Pradeep Sarkar praises Soumitra Chatterjee.

Is Sonam missing the Kapoor charm?

Is Sonam missing the Kapoor charm?

Rediff.com19 Sep 2011

The young actress is not as endearing as her father, grandfather.

The Very Best of Soumitra Chatterjee

The Very Best of Soumitra Chatterjee

Rediff.com22 Mar 2012

Indrani Roy lists the most memorable performances of Soumitra Chatterjee.

Soumitra Chatterjee: Feel happy that my work's recognised

Soumitra Chatterjee: Feel happy that my work's recognised

Rediff.com22 Mar 2012

The legendary actor talks about the latest award to be conferred upon him, the Dadasaheb Phalke award.

Adoor honoured with Padma award

Adoor honoured with Padma award

Rediff.com21 Mar 2006

President A P J Abdul Kalam presented the awards at a function at the Ashoka Hall of the Rashtrapati Bhavan.\n\n

Phalke Award for Rajini is votes for Kamal?

Phalke Award for Rajini is votes for Kamal?

Rediff.com1 Apr 2021

The very timing of the Phalke Award on Rajini now, days ahead of Tamil Nadu voting in the assembly election, may have taken away the seriousness and credibility attaching to the Centre's decision, making it sound every bit political, observes N Sathiya Moorthy.

Lata Mangeshkar hospitalised, recovering

Lata Mangeshkar hospitalised, recovering

Rediff.com11 Nov 2019

Legendary singer Lata Mangeshkar was admitted to Mumbai's Breach Candy Hospital's Intensive Care Unit in the early hours of Monday after she complained of breathing problems, hospital sources said.

Film-maker Tapan Sinha passes away

Film-maker Tapan Sinha passes away

Rediff.com15 Jan 2009

Dadasaheb Phalke award winner and noted film-maker Tapan Sinha died at a hospital in Kolkata on Thursday after a prolonged illness. Sinha, 84, was suffering from pneumonia and septicaemia, hospital sources said. He is survived by a son. His actress-wife Arundhuti Devi died in 1990.

Dilip Kumar gets Phalke Ratna award

Dilip Kumar gets Phalke Ratna award

Rediff.com30 Apr 2007

The legendary actor was recognised for his contribution to Hindi cinema.

Phalke award for Adoor

Phalke award for Adoor

Rediff.com5 Sep 2005

Amitabh is taking time off work. Here's why

Amitabh is taking time off work. Here's why

Rediff.com7 Nov 2019

Amitabh Bachchan completes 50 years in Hindi cinema on November 7 and remains one of the busiest actors till today.

Asha Bhosle: Gulzarbhai is a very special artist

Asha Bhosle: Gulzarbhai is a very special artist

Rediff.com14 Apr 2014

Overjoyed with the news of her Gulzarbhai's selection for the Dadasaheb Phalke award this year, the legendary playback singer traces her steps to her early memories of working with the veteran.