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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: KBC's first crorepati

First Look: KBC's first crorepati

Rediff.com4 Nov 2005

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

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.

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.

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.

Who benefitted most from Pulwama attack, asks Rahul

Who benefitted most from Pulwama attack, asks Rahul

Rediff.com15 Feb 2020

Gandhi asked who in the Bharatiya Janata Party government had been held accountable for the security lapses that allowed the attack.

Love Aaj Kal Review

Love Aaj Kal Review

Rediff.com14 Feb 2020

'A poorly conceived reboot that's overlong, overdramatic and overdone, Love Aaj Kal simply cannot differentiate between pyaar and parody,' says Sukanya Verma.

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.

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.

'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.

The mistakes companies make...

The mistakes companies make...

Rediff.com29 Jan 2020

How Bajaj, Colgate, Raymonds, Zee lost out.. Strategic errors have hurt many companies, says adguru Sandeep Goyal.

'I was nobody until I appeared on KBC'

'I was nobody until I appeared on KBC'

Rediff.com16 Sep 2019

'When I won Rs 1 crore, Amitabh Bachchan told my friends to find a girlfriend for me.'

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.

25 Years Ago in Bollywood...

25 Years Ago in Bollywood...

Rediff.com15 Feb 2021

Sukanya Verma lists significant memories in our 1996 recap.

Shootout: Very pakao

Shootout: Very pakao

Rediff.com28 May 2007

Apoorva Lakhia's film is a disappointment.

Can Shah Rukh recreate Amitabh's magic?

Can Shah Rukh recreate Amitabh's magic?

Rediff.com27 Nov 2006

Can Shah Rukh Khan live up to Amitabh Bachchan as the Kaun Banega Crorepati anchor?

SC stays MRTPC probe into KBC

SC stays MRTPC probe into KBC

Rediff.com4 May 2007

The Supreme Court on Friday stayed Delhi high court order directing Monopolies and Restrictive Trade Practices Commission to investigate allegations of financial irregularities by Star Plus television channel in its game show Kaun Banega Crorepati.

'Musharraf begged for Kargil ceasefire'

'Musharraf begged for Kargil ceasefire'

Rediff.com23 Sep 2007

"The fact is that when Musharraf's misadventure failed miserably, this commando general came to me to get the war ceased at any cost," Sharif told author Suhail Warraich in an interview for an updated edition of a book.

Photo: Sanjay Dutt, Boman on KBC

Photo: Sanjay Dutt, Boman on KBC

Rediff.com27 Mar 2007

Here's a first look.

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.

Watching King Khan on the hot seat

Watching King Khan on the hot seat

Rediff.com30 Jan 2007

A member of the audience gives his take on the show and host.

Movies: Best of the Week

Movies: Best of the Week

Rediff.com8 Aug 2005

A look at the top movies stories last week.

Apne: Watch it for knock-out Dharmendra

Apne: Watch it for knock-out Dharmendra

Rediff.com29 Jun 2007

In Apne Dharmendra reminds us why he is so special.

KBC 3 rakes in Rs 130 cr, still counting

KBC 3 rakes in Rs 130 cr, still counting

Rediff.com5 Jan 2007

Star has sold ad slots for the show, which goes on air from January 22 at an estimated Rs 10-13 crore per sponsor, said sources.

First Look: SRK's KBC promos start

First Look: SRK's KBC promos start

Rediff.com29 Dec 2006

A sneak peek into the new advertisement for Shah Rukh Khan's Kaun Banega Crorepati.

How the corporates grabbed your eyeballs

How the corporates grabbed your eyeballs

Rediff.com21 Dec 2006

Will Amitabh Bachchan's loss be Shah Rukh Khan's gain? Our verdict on some of the biggest TV trailers on the small screen.

How Sameer Nair turned around Star Plus

How Sameer Nair turned around Star Plus

Rediff.com4 Dec 2006

Star Plus is where it is today, thanks to his creative genius, say Nair's friends and foes alike.

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.'

SRK to host a new game show

SRK to host a new game show

Rediff.com12 Feb 2008

SRK will be back on small screen with a new game show with kids. Made on the lines of 'Are You Smarter than a 5th Grader', this show will be aired on Star Plus.

KBC losing viewership, Star tries innovation

KBC losing viewership, Star tries innovation

Rediff.com16 Apr 2007

Confronted with declining viewership of its much-touted quiz show Kaun Banega Crorepati, Star Plus has found a new way to bring in viewers.

Dying young in Bollywood

Dying young in Bollywood

Rediff.com22 Jul 2020

As often is the case on celluloid, romanticising death is as significant as making every moment count where a young life's passing makes the realisation all the more heartbreaking and momentous.