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What Made Geeta Dutt's Life So Tragic

What Made Geeta Dutt's Life So Tragic

Rediff.com24 Nov 2025

The song that best encapsulates Geeta Dutt's unfairly abbreviated life would probably be: Yaad Karoge, Yaad Karoge, Ek Din Humko Yaad Karoge. On her 95th birth anniversary on November 23, Dinesh Raheja pieces together the life of this talented singer.

Shriya Saran Ka Jadoo!

Shriya Saran Ka Jadoo!

Rediff.com11 Oct 2024

Shriya Saran is pure grace as she shows off Designer Payal Singhal's show-stopping outfit.

'People Said I Was A Bewaqoof'

'People Said I Was A Bewaqoof'

Rediff.com11 Feb 2025

'Everything in life is about timing.' 'I came to films when the disco craze had started.' Everything just fell into place: The shorts, the slimness, the songs, and my combination with Usha Uthup and Bappi Lahiri.'

'My Life And My Story Is My Truth'

'My Life And My Story Is My Truth'

Rediff.com11 Feb 2025

'At the age of 68, I am in the best phase of my life.' 'What I have left of my life, I want to live with dignity.'

The Jadoo of Indian food

The Jadoo of Indian food

Rediff.com2 Mar 2013

Indian-British filmmaker Amit Gupta speaks to Aseem Chhabra about combing his love for food and cinema

Munnabhai's jadoo ki jhappi key to 'calm down' Kashmir

Munnabhai's jadoo ki jhappi key to 'calm down' Kashmir

Rediff.com28 Sep 2016

Colonel Yadav often meets the village elders and is seen greeted by an affectionate hug which he calls a jadoo ki jhapi.

'Jadoo ki jhappi was not just a mere hug'

'Jadoo ki jhappi was not just a mere hug'

Rediff.com5 May 2020

'It was an emotion meant to convey compassion and love.' 'In this time of social distancing, we will continue with a virtual jhappi, doing our bit to help society heal.'

Sanjay Dutt's 10 Deadliest Looks

Sanjay Dutt's 10 Deadliest Looks

Rediff.com29 Jul 2024

It's no wonder the poster of his apocryphal biopic Sanju had its leading man, Ranbir Kapoor, demonstrating the actor's various avatars, one strikingly distinct from another.

Sini Shetty May Not Have Been Crowned Miss World But...

Sini Shetty May Not Have Been Crowned Miss World But...

Rediff.com10 Mar 2024

Glimpses from the 71st edition of the Miss World pageant.

Rakul Singh Is On A Roll

Rakul Singh Is On A Roll

Rediff.com6 Jul 2023

There's a reason why Rakul is such a loved actress.

The Song Udit Narayan Owes His Career To

The Song Udit Narayan Owes His Career To

Rediff.com1 Dec 2023

'I came to Mumbai in 1978 and struggled for the next 10 years.'

Why Aamir Re-Shot Aati Kya Khandala?

Why Aamir Re-Shot Aati Kya Khandala?

Rediff.com20 Jun 2023

"Very few people know that Aamir didn't like the way the song Aati Kya Khandala was shot. He scrapped the song's first shooting and they had to re-shoot the song and this time it was mind blowing."

'It is an incredible feeling'

'It is an incredible feeling'

Rediff.com11 Jan 2023

'My music is my life. I can never be dishonest with my compositions.'

Salman, Ranbir At Satish Kaushik Funeral

Salman, Ranbir At Satish Kaushik Funeral

Rediff.com10 Mar 2023

His friends and colleagues attended the funeral to pay their last respects to the fine actor and offer support to his family.

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.

Koi... Mil Gaya's impossible jadoo!

Koi... Mil Gaya's impossible jadoo!

Rediff.com16 Sep 2010

Reader Sangeetha shares with us a blooper that she spotted in the movie Koi... Mil Gaya.

Bollywood Quiz Just Got TOUGHER!

Bollywood Quiz Just Got TOUGHER!

Rediff.com24 Aug 2022

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

Recipe: BBQ Veggies, Chicken And Pineapple

Recipe: BBQ Veggies, Chicken And Pineapple

Rediff.com18 Jul 2023

Throwing a BBQ party for family and friends? It's time to take detailed notes from the Mehrotras.

SUPER MAAZA Bollywood Quiz!

SUPER MAAZA Bollywood Quiz!

Rediff.com23 Jun 2022

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

Jawan Review: SRK Shows Who's Baap!

Jawan Review: SRK Shows Who's Baap!

Rediff.com7 Sep 2023

Jawan springs a real surprise when it boldly and directly points fingers at the ineffective government and appeals to recognise the power of the finger and vote. Six months before the next general Indian election, this is no coincidence, observes Sukanya Verma.

Meet Riteish's Cutie-Cute Ved Actress

Meet Riteish's Cutie-Cute Ved Actress

Rediff.com18 Jan 2023

Jiya's style and dimpled smile can charm the birds out of the trees.

Khalnayak's Charm And Controversy

Khalnayak's Charm And Controversy

Rediff.com30 Aug 2023

A messy masala about an antihero bolstered by tons of whimsy, controversy and high drama, Khalnayak's hype is stuff of history. Sukanya Verma celebrates 30 years of this blockbuster.

10 Hit Sequels On OTT

10 Hit Sequels On OTT

Rediff.com4 Aug 2023

Ten sequels that either complemented the first or surpassed it.

Indian Idol Finale: Udit and Aditya's Act with a Twist

Indian Idol Finale: Udit and Aditya's Act with a Twist

Rediff.com31 Jul 2021

Aditya will sing his father's hits while Udit will sing his son's hits.

'Pamela was the force behind Yash Chopra's empire'

'Pamela was the force behind Yash Chopra's empire'

Rediff.com22 Apr 2023

'When Ghar Aaja Pardesi was recorded, we made Lata ji hear the song.' 'Lataji praised Pamji's singing and said, 'Aapko aur gaana chahiye, kitna achchha gaaya hai aapne.'

Taaza Khabar Review: No Magic Here

Taaza Khabar Review: No Magic Here

Rediff.com6 Jan 2023

YouTube sensation Bhuvan Bam has a presence about him, but his character's flare ups do not convince in the least, observes Sukanya Verma.

Jacqueline's TOP 10 songs

Jacqueline's TOP 10 songs

Rediff.com10 May 2021

From Madhuri's Ek Do Teen to her most recent number, Dil De Diya in Radhe: Your Most Wanted Bhai, the actress has enhanced so many of Bollywood's item numbers with her presence.

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.

'Satish uncle and Calendar will live in our hearts forever'

'Satish uncle and Calendar will live in our hearts forever'

Rediff.com10 Mar 2023

'I got an opportunity to direct him in Baaghi 3.' 'He played a police commissioner's role, and it was so weird directing him.' On the first day of shooting, I asked him, 'What do I call you today?' and he shot back, 'Satish uncle'.'

'There is no jadoo in fiscal deficit reduction'

'There is no jadoo in fiscal deficit reduction'

Rediff.com4 Feb 2004

Finance Minister Jaswant Singh chose a newly refurbished hall in North Block to defend his announcements in a post-interim Budget interview.

When Amitabh Was Kicked Out Of Rekha's Film

When Amitabh Was Kicked Out Of Rekha's Film

Rediff.com16 May 2022

He was replaced by the then hot and saleable Sanjay Khan.

Why Torbaaz is special for Sanjay Dutt

Why Torbaaz is special for Sanjay Dutt

Rediff.com23 Nov 2020

'I am glad to be returning to the screen with this powerful film.'

Munna Bhai MBBS turns 15!

Munna Bhai MBBS turns 15!

Rediff.com19 Dec 2018

And Sanjay Dutt gets nostalgic...

18 Films That Made Us Cry

18 Films That Made Us Cry

Rediff.com16 Nov 2022

Entertainment may be its raison d'etre but the tears brought about by cinema are no less significant.

This Diwali, BLING IT ON like Bollywood

This Diwali, BLING IT ON like Bollywood

Rediff.com29 Oct 2021

Sukanya Verma looks at Bollywood's extravagant bling fetish.

Akshay-Lara: Bollywood's LONG-LASTING JODI

Akshay-Lara: Bollywood's LONG-LASTING JODI

Rediff.com18 Aug 2021

Joginder Tuteja looks back at their many movies together.

Top 10 Most Attractive Men of Bollywood

Top 10 Most Attractive Men of Bollywood

Rediff.com22 Apr 2010

The ladies were breathtaking, weren't they? Now it's the men's turn to light up these pages.

'Jhappi-pappi' case: UP court summons Sanjay Dutt

'Jhappi-pappi' case: UP court summons Sanjay Dutt

Rediff.com3 Apr 2010

A court in Pratapgarh in Uttar Pradesh on Saturday summoned actor Sanjay Dutt on April 24 in connection to the case filed against him, for his jadoo ki jhappi and pappi (magical hug and kiss) remark on Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Mayawati, during last year's Lok Sabha polls.Chief Judicial Magistrate Anirudh Kumar Tewari issued the summons for Dutt's appearance when the charge-sheet filed in the case came up before the court.

A dancer with Olympic dreams!

A dancer with Olympic dreams!

Rediff.com16 Jun 2009

Meet Pooja Kanwal, a dancer who plays Pavani, a girl who dreams of becoming an Olympic runner in Sony TV's new show, Palampur Express.

MTNL unveils pre-paid 3G service for Rs 300

MTNL unveils pre-paid 3G service for Rs 300

Rediff.com2 Jun 2009

Announcing the launch of the pre-paid 3G service, company CMD R S P Sinha said, "MTNL is launching 3G Jadoo Prepaid Services so that customer should be able to avail the latest 3G/3.5G services at an affordable price". Since pre-paid is the preferred by customers, the 3G service will be available for only Rs 300 with lifetime validity, whereby a customer can make local video calls at Rs 1.8/minute and data download at Rs 3/MB.