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Farewell, Nimmi

Farewell, Nimmi

Rediff.com26 Mar 2020

Nimmi, the legendary actress, passed away at her Mumbai home on Wednesday, March 25.

The 25 Moods of Lata Mangeshkar

The 25 Moods of Lata Mangeshkar

Rediff.com6 Feb 2022

Sukanya Verma celebrates The Legend's 25 distinctly different moods.

Meet the Bhootnis of Bollywood

Meet the Bhootnis of Bollywood

Rediff.com3 Sep 2018

Here are some of the formidable female spirits of Bollywood.

'Heroines flocked to him, but...'

'Heroines flocked to him, but...'

Rediff.com8 Jul 2021

'... their love was jinxed.' 'His celluloid path to his partner's heart was seldom smooth; it had to contend with greedy relatives and indecisive sweethearts, who were more ready to sacrifice than woo and wed.'

What went wrong in Guru Dutt's marriage?

What went wrong in Guru Dutt's marriage?

Rediff.com9 Feb 2021

'He began to find her boring. She felt lonely and unwanted.'

'Lataji was sakshaat Saraswati'

'Lataji was sakshaat Saraswati'

Rediff.com8 Feb 2022

'I tell the next generation of singers to take a leaf out of Lataji's book.' 'Be it Kavita or Alka, every time I give a song to a singer, I tell them, 'Dhyaan se suno, listen attentively, phir socho, Lataji isse kaise gaati'.'

5 roles that define Waheeda Rehman

5 roles that define Waheeda Rehman

Rediff.com3 Feb 2021

Subhash K Jha gives us the very best of Waheeda Rehman.

4 Lessons From Dilip Kumar's Life

4 Lessons From Dilip Kumar's Life

Rediff.com8 Jul 2021

Dilip Kumar remains an inspiring example of how one can build a career from scratch, fuelled purely by passion and hard work.

'I never listen to my songs'

'I never listen to my songs'

Rediff.com12 Feb 2022

'I've never allowed success to go to my head.' 'I've seen many artistes fall because of their pride.'

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.

Why Naseeruddin Shah is WRONG about Dilip Kumar

Why Naseeruddin Shah is WRONG about Dilip Kumar

Rediff.com28 Jul 2021

Dilip Kumar remained in demand all through his career because he kept reinventing himself in keeping with the changing times in Indian cinema, argues Mohammad Asim Siddiqui.

The sole supernova in Galaxy Bollywood

The sole supernova in Galaxy Bollywood

Rediff.com22 Jul 2021

No one deserves the title thespian more than Dilip Kumar, notes Shreekant Sambrani.

PIX: Mahendra Kapoor's grandson weds

PIX: Mahendra Kapoor's grandson weds

Rediff.com14 Mar 2018

It's celebration time!

Did Modi Inspire This Grammy Win?

Did Modi Inspire This Grammy Win?

Rediff.com28 Apr 2022

'Now, no one can stop me from making music till the day I die.'

PIX: Drashti Dhami, Giaa Manek attend TV awards

PIX: Drashti Dhami, Giaa Manek attend TV awards

Rediff.com7 May 2013

The 12th annual Indian Telly Awards were held yesterday evening at Chitrakoot Grounds.

10 OTT shows to watch

10 OTT shows to watch

Rediff.com10 Aug 2020

Fresh off the OTT oven, Sukanya Verma picks 10 hot new treats for you.

'I felt Irrfan may come back'

'I felt Irrfan may come back'

Rediff.com11 Mar 2021

'I knew things were not going well, but there was always that hope.'

Who will be the Next Superstar? VOTE!

Who will be the Next Superstar? VOTE!

Rediff.com11 Aug 2021

Your turn to tell us. Vote!

Why Alia Wears White in Gangubai Kathiawadi

Why Alia Wears White in Gangubai Kathiawadi

Rediff.com8 Mar 2022

'I knew that since I would be designing for Sanjay Leela Bhansali's film, the aesthetics would have to be correct.' 'He doesn't show poverty in his films.' 'He won't show someone standing on the streets in phate hue kapde.'

Reader's Choice: Greatest Hindi Film of All Time

Reader's Choice: Greatest Hindi Film of All Time

Rediff.com26 Jul 2013

Here's YOUR pick of the greatest Hind film.

25 UNFORGETTABLE Dilip Kumar songs

25 UNFORGETTABLE Dilip Kumar songs

Rediff.com9 Jul 2021

Sukanya Verma lists 25 unforgettable Dilip Kumar melodies to love and listen to.

Snapped! TV stars Vivian-Vahbbiz Dsena's Honeymoon PIX

Snapped! TV stars Vivian-Vahbbiz Dsena's Honeymoon PIX

Rediff.com12 Apr 2013

The young couple went on a fabulous honeymoon to Australia.

Classic revisited: Kishore Kumar's return ticket to childhood

Classic revisited: Kishore Kumar's return ticket to childhood

Rediff.com19 Sep 2013

In our special series re-visiting great Hindi film classics, we look back at Madhubala and Kishore Kumar's Half Ticket (1962).

10 Memorable Meet Cutes of Bollywood

10 Memorable Meet Cutes of Bollywood

Rediff.com27 Apr 2020

At a time when human contact seems is at its lowest, two people meeting for the first time oblivious to their romantic future together is alluring than ever.

Is this Indian designer actually dating Karan Johar?

Is this Indian designer actually dating Karan Johar?

Rediff.com30 May 2019

Everything you need to know about Karan Johar and Prabal Gurung's relationship.

Lessons from Bollywood: How to be the perfect girlfriend

Lessons from Bollywood: How to be the perfect girlfriend

Rediff.com12 Jun 2017

Pay a little more attention and there's a lot she can teach you about romantic relationships.

How the Howrah Bridge played out in Bollywood

How the Howrah Bridge played out in Bollywood

Rediff.com24 Feb 2018

'To this day, not a year passes when Bollywood does not head to Kolkata to train its cameras on the magnificence of the bridge and the flow of life that pulses along the river across which it spans,' says Saibal Chatterjee.

PIX: When Real Life Couples Fizzled On Screen

PIX: When Real Life Couples Fizzled On Screen

Rediff.com9 Apr 2012

Saif Ali Khan and Kareena Kapoor couldn't make a hit film out of Agent Vinod.

Madhur Bhandarkar: Heroine's back on track

Madhur Bhandarkar: Heroine's back on track

Rediff.com22 Sep 2011

Here's what your favourite celebrities are tweeting.

Now, Javed Akhtar to host TV show

Now, Javed Akhtar to host TV show

Rediff.com9 Dec 2011

The show's called Classic Legends and will premiere at 7.30 on December 11 on Zee Classic.

What are your favourite actresses working on?

What are your favourite actresses working on?

Rediff.com10 Nov 2011

Take a look at their movies.

Who's the sexiest Bollywood actress? Tell us!

Who's the sexiest Bollywood actress? Tell us!

Rediff.com4 Jul 2011

Write in, and we will publish the results later this week.

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!'

How well do you know Mughal-e-Azam?

How well do you know Mughal-e-Azam?

Rediff.com5 Aug 2010

On the golden jubilee of the film's release, take our quiz and find out!

Space crunch: Rafi, Naushad in 'grave' danger

Space crunch: Rafi, Naushad in 'grave' danger

Rediff.com14 Feb 2010

The graves of several luminaries of Hindi cinema, including legendary playback singer Mohammad Rafi and music composer Naushad are in the danger of being dug out to make way for new ones. This is due to the space constraints faced by the Muslim Majlis, the trust which manages the Muslim Kabrastan (Burial ground) in the Santacruz-Juhu area of suburban Mumbai.

Drashti Dhami wins Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 6

Drashti Dhami wins Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 6

Rediff.com16 Sep 2013

The television actress beat singer Shaan and dancer Lauren Gotlieb.

Bollywood's Top 15 unforgettable dresses

Bollywood's Top 15 unforgettable dresses

Rediff.com7 Jun 2010

From exquisite period costumes to flamboyant show-girl styles and hip fashion statements, here's a low down on Top 15 unforgettable dresses worn by Bollywood beauties over the years.

Happy Birthday, Lata Mangeshkar

Happy Birthday, Lata Mangeshkar

Rediff.com28 Sep 2010

The singer who mesmerised millions with her golden voice in a career spanning seven decades, turned 81 on Tuesday, spending a quiet day with the family even as fans, including famous names, wished her a happy birthday.

20 UNFORGETTABLE FRAMES of Dilip Kumar

20 UNFORGETTABLE FRAMES of Dilip Kumar

Rediff.com9 Jul 2021

As Dilip Kumar passes away in the ages, Sukanya Verma feels a deep gratitude for the enormous legacy he's left behind.

When Dilip Kumar met Vajpayee...

When Dilip Kumar met Vajpayee...

Rediff.com8 Jul 2021

It is to Vajpayee's credit that he told Dilip Kumar to ignore Thackeray and to follow his own conscience. But the episode -- as indeed, the manner in which Dilip Kumar has been made to pay for being a Muslim throughout his life -- shames us all as Indians, says Vir Sanghvi.