News for '-leela-bhansali'

Why Sonam is more than just the 'F' word

Why Sonam is more than just the 'F' word

Rediff.com9 Jun 2021

The word 'Fashionista' is used dismissively to ridicule Sonam's other abilities, as though being fashionable (along with being beautiful) discounts her from any chance of being a competent actor, argues Subhash K Jha.

'Getting the Padma Shri is a different high'

'Getting the Padma Shri is a different high'

Rediff.com27 Jan 2015

Bollywood stars react to their Padma awards wins.

When Amitabh Bachchan made a foolish slip

When Amitabh Bachchan made a foolish slip

Rediff.com20 Jul 2011

Here's what your favourite celebrities are tweeting.

'We almost thought of shelving Firaaq'

'We almost thought of shelving Firaaq'

Rediff.com20 Mar 2009

Award-winning cinematographer Ravi K Chandran on his experiences of working on Firaaq and it's creator, Nandita Das.

'Dancing with Shilpa Shetty was surreal'

'Dancing with Shilpa Shetty was surreal'

Rediff.com27 Jul 2021

'Even today when I think of it, I wonder how it fell on my plate.' 'Not just the remix, but also to do it with the original leading lady, Shilpa Shetty.'

Meet the X Factor contestants

Meet the X Factor contestants

Rediff.com10 Jun 2011

The contestants will train under the three judges.

Box Office Report Card: Bollywood's HITS and MISSES

Box Office Report Card: Bollywood's HITS and MISSES

Rediff.com28 Jun 2022

Joginder Tuteja looks at the releases which did a minimum lifetime business of Rs 20 crore. Unfortunately, the list is not very long.

Look who's bitten by the acting bug

Look who's bitten by the acting bug

Rediff.com6 Jun 2011

Farah talks about her acting foray and her stint as a reality show judge.

Rate Hrithik Roshan's best performance!

Rate Hrithik Roshan's best performance!

Rediff.com29 Nov 2010

A look at some of the best performances by Hrithik Roshan.

How will Hrithik compare to these Greats?

How will Hrithik compare to these Greats?

Rediff.com18 Nov 2010

Hrithik Roshan plays a paraplegic in Guzaarish. How will he match similar performances in world cinema?

Pix: Where Ash, Hrithik stayed during Guzaarish shoot

Pix: Where Ash, Hrithik stayed during Guzaarish shoot

Rediff.com28 Oct 2010

Aishwarya Rai Bachchan and Hrithik Roshan's house in Goa while shooting for Guzaarish.

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.

What Makes Alia So SUCCESSFUL?

What Makes Alia So SUCCESSFUL?

Rediff.com6 Oct 2021

Joginder Tuteja looks at the magic she's created with her leading men in the past.

Padmaavat row: Prasoon Joshi won't attend Jaipur Lit Fest

Padmaavat row: Prasoon Joshi won't attend Jaipur Lit Fest

Rediff.com27 Jan 2018

Joshi said he does not want the 'dignity' of the prestigious event to be compromised by the Padmaavat controversy.

'Gautam Rajadhyaksha clicked Smita Patil's best pic ever'

'Gautam Rajadhyaksha clicked Smita Patil's best pic ever'

Rediff.com15 Sep 2011

Sanjay Leela Bhansali remembers Gautam Rajadhyaksha.

Why Hamza Is A Wife Beater in Darlings

Why Hamza Is A Wife Beater in Darlings

Rediff.com17 Aug 2022

'In Byculla, a lot of boys hero-worship the bhais.' 'Hamza grew up in that environment, but he got a government job.' 'And he did this so he could marry the woman he loves.' 'Now, after getting the government job, he thought he would get to bully people...' 'But bechara, he's getting bullied at work.'

Out of X-Factor but popular on Facebook

Out of X-Factor but popular on Facebook

Rediff.com18 Jul 2011

Piyush Kapoor gets eliminated on the popular reality show.

Pandit Jasraj's daughter to produce Bollywood film

Pandit Jasraj's daughter to produce Bollywood film

Rediff.com14 Dec 2010

Pandit Jasraj's daughter Durga Jasraj will soon produce a Hindi film with a number of Indian classical songs.

'You will not see me fighting with anyone'

'You will not see me fighting with anyone'

Rediff.com1 Jun 2011

Singer Shreya Ghosal talks about her show X Factor.

Scoring a surprise entry to Cannes

Scoring a surprise entry to Cannes

Rediff.com17 May 2010

Vikramaditya Motwane talks about his directorial debut Udaan which is competing in the festival's 'Un Certain Regard' category.

Surprise! Karan Johar won't direct Suhana's first film

Surprise! Karan Johar won't direct Suhana's first film

Rediff.com8 Aug 2018

Shah Rukh and Gauri Khan, reveals Subhash K Jha, are looking at other directors for their daughter's debut.

Will Guzaarish will be the next Kaagaz Ke Phool?

Will Guzaarish will be the next Kaagaz Ke Phool?

Rediff.com24 Nov 2010

Will it join the ranks of

Why I will not recommend Guzaarish to anyone

Why I will not recommend Guzaarish to anyone

Rediff.com22 Nov 2010

Dr Ketna Mehta, who suffers from spinal injury, loves the film, but wouldn't recommend it to friends with spinal injury.

Which director makes the best music?

Which director makes the best music?

Rediff.com18 Nov 2010

Making music and movies is not quite the same thing. Yet there are a few who've dared to do both.

Bhansali: My characters are a little off

Bhansali: My characters are a little off

Rediff.com16 Nov 2010

Director Sanjay Leela Bhansali talks about his new film Guzaarish.

PIX: Deepika twirls for Padmavati

PIX: Deepika twirls for Padmavati

Rediff.com25 Oct 2017

Deepika Padukone makes Padmavati look even more beautiful.

Meet the Victoria's Secret Angel in Guzaarish

Meet the Victoria's Secret Angel in Guzaarish

Rediff.com9 Nov 2010

Meet lingerie model Monikangana Dutta who is all set for her big Bollywood debut.

Ash said yes, but Hrithik almost said no!

Ash said yes, but Hrithik almost said no!

Rediff.com21 Oct 2010

This and many more tidbits about Guzaarish was revealed at the film's lengthy music launch.

Padmavati controversy: Now, a rangoli is destroyed

Padmavati controversy: Now, a rangoli is destroyed

Rediff.com16 Oct 2017

The movie, Padmavati, continues to be dogged by controversy.

Hrithik: I had batata vada and samosa after 15 years

Hrithik: I had batata vada and samosa after 15 years

Rediff.com13 Oct 2010

Hrithik Roshan talks about his tough role in Guzaarish.

Irrfan-Deepika to romance in Gustakhiyan?

Irrfan-Deepika to romance in Gustakhiyan?

Rediff.com12 Jan 2016

Piku co-stars may reunite for a film on Sahir Ludhianvi and Amrita Pritam.

SC clears release of Padmaavat by overturning ban by states

SC clears release of Padmaavat by overturning ban by states

Rediff.com18 Jan 2018

The apex court also prohibited other states from issuing a notification against the exhibition of the movie.

Like Deepika's look in Padmavati? VOTE!

Like Deepika's look in Padmavati? VOTE!

Rediff.com21 Sep 2017

Have you seen Dips look *this* stunning before?

What's in a NAME, Bollywood?

What's in a NAME, Bollywood?

Rediff.com20 Jan 2022

There are many movies coming up titled after their protagonist.

The story behind Chand Chhupa Badal Mein

The story behind Chand Chhupa Badal Mein

Rediff.com17 Jun 2021

'Chand Chhupa Badal Mein were originally written for a film that Ram Gopal Varmaji was directing.' 'One day he said, "Mehboob, the lyrics that you have written are really beautiful, but the hero of my film is a goon. He cannot sing such beautiful lyrics".'

From playing terrorist to young Modi

From playing terrorist to young Modi

Rediff.com14 Jun 2021

'I wouldn't say it's difficult to enter the film industry because Hindi films have evolved, and newcomers are always welcome.'

Jo Jeeta Wohi Sikandar inspires SOTY 2

Jo Jeeta Wohi Sikandar inspires SOTY 2

Rediff.com9 May 2019

'Tiger Shroff plays Aamir Khan's underdog who must win the sports event from privileged students.'

Why these stars won't make to Salman's friend list

Why these stars won't make to Salman's friend list

Rediff.com15 Dec 2010

Here's a look at the five who won't make it to Salman's house for dinner anytime soon.

What will Shahid-Mira wear to DeepVeer's reception?

What will Shahid-Mira wear to DeepVeer's reception?

Rediff.com16 Nov 2018

Sukanya Verma lets her imagination run wild!

COMING UP: 8 February Releases

COMING UP: 8 February Releases

Rediff.com4 Feb 2021

There's a lot of action on the OTT front as well as in theatres.