We celebrate Independence Day with this special feature, published on Rediff.com in January 2013.
Trains don't just transport from one place to another. Sometimes they can be a setting for a happily-ever-after. It sure happens a lot in the movies.
'I knew things were not going well, but there was always that hope.'
In this series, InstaStories, we let pictures on social media tell their beautiful back stories.
'Watching these actors is like a masterclass.' 'All that I've done so far pales in comparison.'
Ranbir Kapoor's larger-than-life daku depiction in and as Shamshera is old school at its spectacular best. While we wait to watch the actor in one of the most raw, rough and rustic outings of his career, here's Sukanya Verma's list of 25 daku roles we love, ranked in an ascending order.
The award, which carries a citation and cash amount of Rs 10 lakh, is given for promoting communal harmony and peace.
'I was always dancing in front of mirrors! I would dance in the shower too. My mother has to pull me out and make me stand still. I am that sort of girl.' Meet Sayyeshaa Saigal.
The attack on the scribe came close on the heels of the murder of journalist Gauri Lankesh at Bengaluru.
Applications have been invited from eligible retired officials (deputy secretary level/deputy registrar level) for filling up of the post of a consultant in the office of Lokpal, the official said.
At the peak of his popularity and charisma, filmmakers considered him a bigger draw than the leading man and often remunerated him with a higher fee than the hero.
Bollywood attends Boman Irani's sons wedding reception held in Tardeo on Sunday
Here's looking look at some of her other gorgeous appearances in the past on and off screen.
The top posts on social media from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.
Hindi cinema has completed a grand century and we can't help but marvel at all it has to offer. From a breathtaking collection of films to a range of versatile actors. We ask you, Dear Readers, to tell us who you think are the Best Bollywood Actors and Actresses of all times.
The director and warden of a private children home in Chhattisgarh's Durg district were arrested on Saturday on the charges of sodomising at least six minor inmates, police said.
Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan, eminent personalities, politicians described Lata Mangeshkar as the "nightingale of the subcontinent"
Deven Verma goes back in time and recalls the time of working with Raj Kapoor, Ashok Kumar and other actors.
Bollywood stars tweet their condolences for Pran, who passed away on July 12.
With the role of the venerable elder thrust on him in UP, Mr Singh has had to attune himself to the politics at the Centre, observes Aditi Phadnis.
Fresh off the OTT oven, Sukanya Verma picks 10 hot new treats for you.
'If a hero wanted Mr Rafi to sing for him, naturally it had to be him.' 'Then if it was Dilip Kumar, who is a soft-spoken man, he naturally wanted Talat Mehmood.' 'Raj Kapoor wanted only Mukesh. Now you tell me, where did I stand a chance?'
Raakhee looks back in time and discusses the leading men in her life.
Rio Tinto, one of the largest global miners, has started a trial run of diamond mining operations from its Bunder project in Madhya Pradesh.
Veteran Bengali actor Soumitra Chatterjee and Bollywood actress Kajol were felicitated with the award at the ceremony.
The first song released from Sanjay Leela Bhansali's Bajirao Mastani is a tribute to the immortal dance number Pyar Kiya Toh Darna Kya from K Asif's Mughal-E-Azam, which was picturised on Madhubala and Dilip Kumar.
The veteran actor is now stable and will reportedly be discharged soon.
Saif Ali Khan and Kareena Kapoor couldn't make a hit film out of Agent Vinod.
The real name of Kingfisher hottie Mallika Haydon, who debuts with an item number in Agent Vinod, is actually Maia!
Varsha Bhosle salutes that effervescent icon of Indian cinema, Dev Anand.
Here's what the new TV show Madhubala will be all about!
In an industry that was once known for its courteous men, slanging matches and fist fights have become the order of the day. The SRK-Shirish Kunder incident happens to be the latest one in the long list of Bollywood scuffles.
A Rashtriya Janata Dal member of Legislative Assembly was on Thursday arrested after he allegedly beat up a senior government official for "refusing" to take up the agenda brought by his wife and zilla parishad chairperson Kalpana Devi during a meeting in Godda, Jharkhand.
Here's what your favourite celebrities are tweeting.
Five outsiders with zero connections in the film industry and no money made their mark despite nepotism ruling the roost.
A look at the star arrivals!
In a special series, we will put YOU to the test everyday!
'I haven't seen such a vicious campaign to tarnish our industry's reputation.' 'Ever since Sushant Singh Rajput's tragic death, any and everyone thinks it is their right to speak of the industry as a filthy place.'
We take a look at his life through his pictures over the years.
