News for '-kaun'

Don't be a Google parent! 12 healthy tips for you

Don't be a Google parent! 12 healthy tips for you

Rediff.com26 Aug 2020

Children will fall and rise again; that is what life is all about, says Virender Kapoor.

He was married to Smriti Irani for 125 episodes

He was married to Smriti Irani for 125 episodes

Rediff.com15 Jul 2020

'I got a very simple one-line brief from Ekta Kapoor that this character is like the Ramayan's Ram -- ideal husband, son and maryada purushottam.'

What do Katrina Kaif and Audrey Hepburn have in common?

What do Katrina Kaif and Audrey Hepburn have in common?

Rediff.com12 Nov 2009

There's something about the fringe.

Andhra parties in TV ad war

Andhra parties in TV ad war

Rediff.com26 Feb 2009

Even as the schedule of Andhra Pradesh legislative assembly polls is likely to be announced in a week's time, all the major political parties have already gone all out with sarcastic television advertisements targeting their rivals.

'I love being known as a sex symbol'

'I love being known as a sex symbol'

Rediff.com3 Jun 2009

Pint-sized bombshell Minissha Lamba can be quite naughty and sexy, finds Priyanka Jain.

Amitabh Bachchan to host Bigg Boss 3

Amitabh Bachchan to host Bigg Boss 3

Rediff.com4 Sep 2009

Will the superstar make a good host? Tell us!

Tax woes continue to haunt 1st KBC winner

Tax woes continue to haunt 1st KBC winner

Rediff.com28 Apr 2009

Harshvardhan Nawathe, who won the Rs 1-crore (Rs 10 million) prize money on quiz show 'Kaun Banega Crorepati', continues to face queries on his tax liability even nine years after he emerged as the winner of the popular television reality show.

Slumdog Millionaire to release in India

Slumdog Millionaire to release in India

Rediff.com10 Dec 2008

After making waves overseas, Danny Boyle's Slumdog Millionaire is all set to release in India in January.

KBC crosses the floor to Sony

KBC crosses the floor to Sony

Rediff.com5 Feb 2009

Channel also acquires rights to Slumdog Millionnaire.

Sheena Bora Trial: Peter wants to access his bank locker

Sheena Bora Trial: Peter wants to access his bank locker

Rediff.com28 Nov 2018

Peter told Judge Jagdale that there was only jewellery in the locker -- some of it that he had "gifted to my wife" and some that "she had received" at the time of their marriage, that the CBI had already inspected the locker in his presence and were aware of what was there.

Lata Mangeshkar's BIGGEST regrets

Lata Mangeshkar's BIGGEST regrets

Rediff.com28 Sep 2018

'There was no time to do all the normal things that children do as they grow up.' 'One day, I was playing with dolls.' 'The next day, I was on a train looking for opportunities to sing at various recording studios.'

Bachchan gets SC notice on tax exemption

Bachchan gets SC notice on tax exemption

Rediff.com4 May 2009

The Income-Tax department has challenged a Bombay High Court order which gave tax relief to Bachchan. The case relates to the actor's income from the popular TV game show Kaun Banega Crorepati.

Rahul chooses Gehlot as Rajasthan CM, Pilot to be his deputy

Rahul chooses Gehlot as Rajasthan CM, Pilot to be his deputy

Rediff.com14 Dec 2018

After Congress' observer to the state K C Venugopal made the announcement at a media briefing in New Delhi.

Sheena Bora Trial: The tricks memory plays

Sheena Bora Trial: The tricks memory plays

Rediff.com9 Feb 2019

When it came to his cross examination by Sanjeev Khanna's lawyer Niranjan Mundargi, Imtiaz Shaikh appeared to be afflicted by that peculiar gap-in-one's-memory or Choosy Memory Syndrome with his recall of other dates in his life, except those directly related with the murder, shaky or non-existent.

PIX: Sangeeta Bijlani, Hrithik, Sonakshi meet Salman Khan

PIX: Sangeeta Bijlani, Hrithik, Sonakshi meet Salman Khan

Rediff.com8 May 2015

Bollywood stars rush to be by Salman's side.

Star hosts double reality show budgets

Star hosts double reality show budgets

Rediff.com2 Sep 2008

With competition rising in the entertainment channel business due to the advent of new players, broadcasters are ready to cough up huge amounts to celebrities in the hope of wooing a more fragmented audience. As a result, anchor rates have doubled and tripled since Bachchan warmed the hot seat. Naturally, the programming cost has shot through the roof.

Rathore, Tendulkar, Anand, Sehwag mourn Vajpayee

Rathore, Tendulkar, Anand, Sehwag mourn Vajpayee

Rediff.com16 Aug 2018

Sports fraternity mourns former PM Vajpayee's demise

The truth about Dhawan's SRK touch celebration style

The truth about Dhawan's SRK touch celebration style

Rediff.com12 Jun 2017

India opener Shikhar Dhawan, who is in a sublime form in the ongoing Champions Trophy, has narrated interesting moments of his career.

Review: 10 Ka Dum

Review: 10 Ka Dum

Rediff.com9 Jun 2008

If you are a die-hard Salman Khan fan, 10 Ka Dum is a God-sent opportunity to hang out with the star every weekend. If not, you are better off guessing the percentage of people (like yourself) who will not watch the show.

'Rahul Gandhi missing' posters surface in Amethi

'Rahul Gandhi missing' posters surface in Amethi

Rediff.com25 Mar 2015

Missing persons posters featuring Rahul Gandhi's image pop up in Amethi.

Birthday Special: The 25 Moods of Lata Mangeshkar

Birthday Special: The 25 Moods of Lata Mangeshkar

Rediff.com28 Sep 2017

Happy birthday, Lataji!

Why did Paanchvi Pass fail?

Why did Paanchvi Pass fail?

Rediff.com13 May 2008

Failing TRP ratings of game shows like Paanchvi Pass, which is hosted by mega star Shah Rukh Khan has prompted Amitabh Bachchan to enlist the help of bloggers. According to his blog, the superstar said he is puzzled over the falling TRP ratings and asked inputs from bloggers to find out the reasons why.

Photo: SRK promotes KBC

Photo: SRK promotes KBC

Rediff.com22 Jan 2007

The gameshow will premiere on January 22.

Sampada Vaze's comic side

Sampada Vaze's comic side

Rediff.com17 Apr 2008

After playing a traditional bahu, telly star Sampada Vaze will transform into a trendy host!

SRK bumps into the Bachchans

SRK bumps into the Bachchans

Rediff.com6 Nov 2007

Shah Rukh ran into Amitabh Bachchan, Abhishek and Aishwarya at Monday night's Diwali function organised by the Mumbai Police.

Small screen, big buyouts

Small screen, big buyouts

Rediff.com25 Nov 2006

With increasing corporatisation of Indian television, creativity is being backed by professional management. The growth potential is huge.

First Look: SRK's new quiz show

First Look: SRK's new quiz show

Rediff.com18 Feb 2008

Star Plus's new serial Paanchvi Paas will be hosted by Shah Rukh Khan.

First Look: KBC's first crorepati

First Look: KBC's first crorepati

Rediff.com4 Nov 2005

Meet Brajesh Dubey, who won Rs 1 crore in KBC.

Darling: The Rediff Review

Darling: The Rediff Review

Rediff.com7 Sep 2007

Ram Gopal Varma's latest film is watchable, but not scary enough.

Jay Bhanushali: I play myself in Umeed

Jay Bhanushali: I play myself in Umeed

Rediff.com17 Jun 2008

Jay Bhanushali, who was a big hit with female fans for his cute smile, will be killed in the show very soon. He makes a guest appearance in Ek Packet Umeed tonight.

'The price you pay for being an actor'

'The price you pay for being an actor'

Rediff.com5 Sep 2018

Manoj Bajpayee confides in Rediff.com's Ronjita Kulkarni about his 'long journey filled with rejection, betrayal, misery, failures and disillusionment.'

Who can replace the Big B on KBC?

Who can replace the Big B on KBC?

Rediff.com3 Feb 2006

Is there any star qualified to fill Amitabh's shoes on KBC?

Mute spectators or change activists? Who are you?

Mute spectators or change activists? Who are you?

Rediff.com18 Jun 2007

'We should not allow our nation to become a banana republic where terrorists roam free with Z-level official security while Kashmiri Hindus, who believe in India , live like refugees.'

Film merchandising comes of age in India

Film merchandising comes of age in India

Rediff.com9 Nov 2007

Om Shanti Om, which will hit theatres on Friday, and others in the pipeline such as Welcome and Race have done it already. Harry Baweja's Love Story 2050 is said to be in talks with jeans brand Killer to introduce a denim clothing line based on the film.

How channels manage millions of SMSes

How channels manage millions of SMSes

Rediff.com12 Oct 2007

Contrary to popular understanding, operators do not manage these incoming votes. It is the channel operators who manage and collate the results of these SMSes. Yet, in terms of revenue sharing, close to 70 per cent of the share goes to the telecom provider while the channels get only 30 per cent.

SRK show to fetch Rs 18 crore from callers

SRK show to fetch Rs 18 crore from callers

Rediff.com27 Feb 2008

Unlike KBC-3, where Airtel, MTNL and BSNL were exclusive telecom partners, this time around, the channel is going non-exclusive. The channel is in the process of getting on board almost every telecom service provider, which means that participants need not just call from an Airtel or MTNL/BSNL number.

When Vidya, Anushka, Madhuri went on a thrilling spree!

When Vidya, Anushka, Madhuri went on a thrilling spree!

Rediff.com1 Dec 2016

Looking at the Hindi film heroine at her thrilling best.

NDTV to take on rival Star TV

NDTV to take on rival Star TV

Rediff.com9 Apr 2007

Eyeing to dislodge Star from the top slot in the Hindi entertainment segment, Prannoy Roy-promoted media giant NDTV on Monday said it was in talks with major producers, including Ekta Kapoor, for serials on its to-be-launched channels.

Official bunks work to take part in KBC, suspended

Official bunks work to take part in KBC, suspended

Rediff.com15 Feb 2007

Madanjit Hota was among 10 contestants from across the country who were invited for one of the episodes of the programme.

SC allows IT-dept to reopen tax case against Big B

SC allows IT-dept to reopen tax case against Big B

Rediff.com11 May 2016

In a setback to megastar Amitabh Bachchan, the Supreme Court on Wednesday allowed the Income Tax department to reopen a tax case against him pertaining to his income for the assessment year 2001-02.