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Lata Mangeshkar: I used to work in Nanda's father's company

Lata Mangeshkar: I used to work in Nanda's father's company

Rediff.com25 Mar 2014

Here's what your favourite Bollywood celebrities are tweeting.

The secret Kishore Kumar told Lata Mangeshkar

The secret Kishore Kumar told Lata Mangeshkar

Rediff.com2 Aug 2019

'A month before he died, he rang me up to say he wanted to meet me. I was alarmed by the tone of his voice.'

When Lata Mangeshkar almost lost her voice

When Lata Mangeshkar almost lost her voice

Rediff.com13 Nov 2019

'Many thought it was the end for me,' Lataji told Subhash K Jha. 'I just couldn't sing!'

Lata Mangeshkar: 'Rishi Kapoor was my favourite Kapoor after Raj Saab'

Lata Mangeshkar: 'Rishi Kapoor was my favourite Kapoor after Raj Saab'

Rediff.com2 May 2020

'With his going, my relationship with the Kapoor family has ended.'

Lata Mangeshkar: Can't imagine anyone else clicking me now

Lata Mangeshkar: Can't imagine anyone else clicking me now

Rediff.com15 Sep 2011

Lata Mangeshkar pays tribute to Gautam Rajadhyaksha.

Give back land to Lata Mangeshkar: Court to govt

Give back land to Lata Mangeshkar: Court to govt

Rediff.com13 Feb 2007

A division bench of Justices F I Rebeillo and S J Vazifdar directed Kolhapur district's additional collector to re-calculate the surplus land after deducting the 2,000 sq metres that can be retained by Mangeshkar.

'I Had Just Given My 10th Std. Exam'

'I Had Just Given My 10th Std. Exam'

Rediff.com5 May 2025

'I was super shy and awkward and had no idea what huge stars I was working with.'

'Shefali Was Content Being The Kaanta Laga Girl'

'Shefali Was Content Being The Kaanta Laga Girl'

Rediff.com1 Jul 2025

'We wanted a girl who looked like a doll.'

The Songs To Last A Lifetime

The Songs To Last A Lifetime

Rediff.com13 Dec 2024

A great admirer of Raj Kapoor's film songs, senior journalist Rajdeep Sardesai says his all-time Raj Kapoor favourite song is the magical duet Pyar Hua Iqrar Hua.

When Women Weren't Doormats In Hindi Films

When Women Weren't Doormats In Hindi Films

Rediff.com25 Aug 2025

'Madhubala in Kala Pani looks divine and yet, she's not just there for glamour.' 'In Do Raaste, the character of Neelambari (played by Bindu) isn't a heroine in the traditional sense but she has such a pivotal role.' 'That Raj Khosla gave a non-heroine such a central role, instead of the heroine, says a lot about how he valued female characters.'

'R D Burman And Sholay Still Rule Our Hearts'

'R D Burman And Sholay Still Rule Our Hearts'

Rediff.com7 Aug 2025

'Panchamda created an exclusive theme music for Gabbar Singh, which is used throughout the film every time the dacoit makes an appearance, and in both concept and sound, is so eerie and evil.'

Lata Mangeshkar: 5 songs you must hear at this time

Lata Mangeshkar: 5 songs you must hear at this time

Rediff.com31 Mar 2020

'Listen to my songs if they make you happy at home.'

Meet The Man Behind Bollywood Classics

Meet The Man Behind Bollywood Classics

Rediff.com23 Jul 2025

'The moment a movie was declared a hit, he would immediately start planning his next.'

Lata Mangeshkar to release Dilip Kumar's biography

Lata Mangeshkar to release Dilip Kumar's biography

Rediff.com2 Jun 2014

Titled Substance And The Shadow, the book will release on June 9.

'Throughout The Day, There's Music Playing In My Head'

'Throughout The Day, There's Music Playing In My Head'

Rediff.com19 Aug 2025

'I played five different versions of Woh Subah Kabhie Toh Aayegi for Raj Kapoor, only to be greeted with a totally blank reaction.' 'Thereafter, for 40 minutes, he disappeared, leaving us baffled.' 'But when he emerged, he couldn't stop appreciating our efforts!' 'He said Sahir Ludhianvi's writing was sheer poetry and since all my five tunes were equally wonderful, he would leave it to my discretion to chose the final tune.' 'What could be greater appreciation for an artiste?'

Lata Mangeshkar returns to singing!

Lata Mangeshkar returns to singing!

Rediff.com11 Sep 2014

Here's a look at the top 10 tweets from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.

Lata Mangeshkar: Panchamda died too young, too unhappy

Lata Mangeshkar: Panchamda died too young, too unhappy

Rediff.com27 Jun 2014

On RD Burman's 75th birth anniversary, Lata Mangeshkar pays rich tribute to him.

When Dilip Kumar and Lata Mangeshkar didn't speak for 13 years

When Dilip Kumar and Lata Mangeshkar didn't speak for 13 years

Rediff.com9 Jul 2021

The way Dilip came to the porch to receive Lata, you would never have guessed something was amiss between the two. Raju Bharatan's many wonderful insights into Dilip Kumar's life.

Heard These Ram Bhajans?

Heard These Ram Bhajans?

Rediff.com22 Jan 2024

Subhash K Jha celebrates the Ram Mandir pran pratishtha ceremony by picking some memorable Ram bhajans from movies you may not have heard of.

'A Lot Of The Impact For Kajra Re Must Go To Aishwarya'

'A Lot Of The Impact For Kajra Re Must Go To Aishwarya'

Rediff.com18 Mar 2025

'The sincerity and commitment to art is something you don't see much these days; it's more about the moolah.'

'Despite Massive Success, We Know So Little About Him'

'Despite Massive Success, We Know So Little About Him'

Rediff.com18 Aug 2025

'If you watch songs like Acha Ji Main Haari Chalo Maan Jao Na, Lag Ja Gale or Jhumka Gira Re, you'll notice they're not just a distraction. There's a story unfolding within them.'

'Kaanta Laga' girl Shefali Jariwala dead; cause of death 'reserved'

'Kaanta Laga' girl Shefali Jariwala dead; cause of death 'reserved'

Rediff.com28 Jun 2025

Shefali featured in popular Salman Khan-hosted reality show Bigg Boss 13 (2019), alongside winner Sidharth Shukla, who died in 2021.

10 Hidden Gems on OTT

10 Hidden Gems on OTT

Rediff.com19 Feb 2025

Sukanya Verma lists 10 terrific films available on OTT you need to watch right now.

42 Years On... Where Are Kapil's Devils Now?

42 Years On... Where Are Kapil's Devils Now?

Rediff.com25 Jun 2025

42 years of World Cup triumph: A Day that made Indian cricket what it is

Did You Know Mukesh Sang These Songs?

Did You Know Mukesh Sang These Songs?

Rediff.com22 Jul 2025

Because of Mukesh's much-hailed association with Raj Kapoor, it is often overlooked that the singer has also scored hits with almost all major heroes. On Mukesh's 102nd birth anniversary on July 22, Dinesh Raheja recalls some of his classic songs.

When Manoj Kumar Broke No-Intimacy Rule

When Manoj Kumar Broke No-Intimacy Rule

Rediff.com4 Apr 2025

Subhash K Jha remembers his conversations with movie legend Manoj Kumar, who passed into the ages on April 4, 2025.

Lata Mangeshkar to appear on Comedy Nights With Kapil

Lata Mangeshkar to appear on Comedy Nights With Kapil

Rediff.com25 Apr 2014

The veteran singer is expected to grace the show in May.

The Story Behind Chalte Chalte Mere Yeh Geet Yaad Rakhna

The Story Behind Chalte Chalte Mere Yeh Geet Yaad Rakhna

Rediff.com30 Jul 2025

'Bappi Lahiri was looking for a break so he and his father would meet me.' 'I told Director Bhisham Kohli about this promising young boy from Kolkata, and Bappi came over with his harmonium.' 'Bappi played this composition and Bhisham liked it immediately.' 'As we were discussing, I said I would give the words, and that's how I wrote this song.'

'She wanted her voice to be part of the Ram Mandir'

'She wanted her voice to be part of the Ram Mandir'

Rediff.com7 Oct 2023

'She could barely stand on her feet, but she summoned Composer Mayuresh Pai and told him she wanted to do some handpicked Ram bhajans, shlokas and chants for the Ram Mandir in Ayodhya.'

'How Lata, Rafi Helped Liberate Dadra And Nagar Haveli

'How Lata, Rafi Helped Liberate Dadra And Nagar Haveli

Rediff.com30 Sep 2024

'The core group from Pune, which bought arms, trained people, carried out intelligence gathering and participated in all the stages of the battle, consisted of RSS volunteers.' 'The Pune group raised resources with the help of three stalwarts from the film industry.' 'The stalwarts were Lata Mangeshkar, Mohammad Rafi and C Ramchandra.'

'Manoj Kumar Was Upset With Me'

'Manoj Kumar Was Upset With Me'

Rediff.com7 Apr 2025

'It is true Manoj Kumar was an excellent director with an unbeatable music sense.' 'But I had a bad experience regarding the song Hai Hai Yeh Majboori.'

A Beautiful, Cultural Evening With...

A Beautiful, Cultural Evening With...

Rediff.com24 Aug 2024

Glimpses from the 58th and 59th Maharashtra State Film Awards held simultaneously in Mumbai this week.

'Why did he do this?' Lata Mangeshkar on Bhaiyyu Maharaj's suicide

'Why did he do this?' Lata Mangeshkar on Bhaiyyu Maharaj's suicide

Rediff.com13 Jun 2018

'How could someone who gave so much hope to others, lose hope in his own life like this?' The famous singer, a follower of the godman, recounts her memories of Bhaiyyu Maharaj.

The 'Irreplaceable' Lady In Dev Anand's Life

The 'Irreplaceable' Lady In Dev Anand's Life

Rediff.com28 Sep 2024

'She is the gorgeous Lata, the love of my life.'

Lata Mangeshkar: Ravindra Jain was a jovial man; he said really funny jokes

Lata Mangeshkar: Ravindra Jain was a jovial man; he said really funny jokes

Rediff.com10 Oct 2015

Music composer Ravindra Jain passed away into the ages on Friday, October 9, in Mumbai. Lata Mangeshkar, who sang some beautiful songs for him, pays rich tribute.

Why Lata Mangeshkar won't celebrate her birthday

Why Lata Mangeshkar won't celebrate her birthday

Rediff.com28 Sep 2016

Saddened by the terrorist attack in Uri, Lata Mangeshkar won't celebrate her birthday this year.

How Lata, Rafi played role in liberation of Dadra and Nagar Haveli

How Lata, Rafi played role in liberation of Dadra and Nagar Haveli

Rediff.com2 Sep 2024

Dadra and Nagar Haveli, now a Union Territory, were occupied by the Portuguese in 1783 and 1785, respectively. They continued to be ruled by the Portuguese till an armed revolution liberated them, and the Tricolour was unfurled at Silvassa on 2 August 1954.

'Didi looked after us like a father'

'Didi looked after us like a father'

Rediff.com28 Sep 2023

'We cannot thank her enough for what she has done for us.'

Yet Another Honour For Amitabh Bachchan

Yet Another Honour For Amitabh Bachchan

Rediff.com25 Apr 2024

Amitabh Bachchan was honoured with the Lata Deenanath Mangeshkar Award at a ceremony in Mumbai's Dinanath Mangeshkar Natyagrih.

'Lataji wanted her voice to be part of the Ram Mandir'

'Lataji wanted her voice to be part of the Ram Mandir'

Rediff.com21 Jan 2024

'I would like to leave behind my small contribution for the historic day when the Ram temple will be consecrated.'