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Rishi Kapoor: Raj Kapoor's Top 10 Movies

Rishi Kapoor: Raj Kapoor's Top 10 Movies

Rediff.com26 Jun 2013

Raj Kapoor's son Rishi Kapoor reveals to Aseem Chhabra his father's favourite ten films.

The Best Bollywood costumes, right here

The Best Bollywood costumes, right here

Rediff.com3 Mar 2010

Looking at costume designer Bhanu Athaiya's best works.

Is Simi Garewal getting younger?

Is Simi Garewal getting younger?

Rediff.com22 Aug 2011

Looking at the actress/TV host from her Mera Naam Joker days to India's Most Desirable.

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

Rishi Kapoor: No government has ever recognised my work

Rishi Kapoor: No government has ever recognised my work

Rediff.com4 Nov 2015

A look at the top tweets from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.

Coming up with Bollywood's best costumes

Coming up with Bollywood's best costumes

Rediff.com11 Mar 2010

Oscar-winning costume designer, Bhanu Athaiya opens up about her designs.

Here's how even flop films make tons of money now!

Here's how even flop films make tons of money now!

Rediff.com12 Aug 2010

Here's how even flop films make tons of money now!

Look: International celeb wears Manish Arora!

Look: International celeb wears Manish Arora!

Rediff.com17 Nov 2008

American popstar Katy Perry wore a Manish Malhotra creation while performing MTV Europe Music Awards recently. Take a look.

Feeling lonely at home? Bollywood gives you company!

Feeling lonely at home? Bollywood gives you company!

Rediff.com25 Mar 2020

Bollywood is known to make everything look dazzling and dramatic -- suffering, seclusion, hopelessness.

First Look: Cheran's new film

First Look: Cheran's new film

Rediff.com13 Oct 2005

Simi Garewal: the icon of style

Simi Garewal: the icon of style

Rediff.com3 Apr 2003

The GOOD, BAD and UGLY DOLLS of Bollywood

The GOOD, BAD and UGLY DOLLS of Bollywood

Rediff.com1 Dec 2020

Sukanya Verma looks at the wide-eyed dolly's presence in our movies.

Rishi Kapoor, the prince of romance

Rishi Kapoor, the prince of romance

Rediff.com20 Mar 2003

When Sonam was almost DROPPED from Saawariya!

When Sonam was almost DROPPED from Saawariya!

Rediff.com10 Nov 2020

Subhash K Jha gives us an insight into Sanjay Leela Bhansali's Saawariya, as it completes 13 years in November.

Rishi Kapoor was Hindi cinema's safety valve

Rishi Kapoor was Hindi cinema's safety valve

Rediff.com14 May 2020

'In an era defined by vengeful anger, he was a star who sang and danced while most others hollered and hectored on the big screen,' remembers Saibal Chatterjee.

Sharmaji Namkeen Review

Sharmaji Namkeen Review

Rediff.com31 Mar 2022

Sharmaji Namkeen is Rishi Kapoor's swansong and show. His cinematic memories are coloured in liveliest hues of celebration and happiness, observes Sukanya Verma.

10 AMAZING FACTS about Lata Mangeshkar

10 AMAZING FACTS about Lata Mangeshkar

Rediff.com25 Sep 2019

Just how much do *you* know about Lataji?

Rishi Kapoor Wasn't Prepared For Death

Rishi Kapoor Wasn't Prepared For Death

Rediff.com6 Sep 2021

'Some months before his death, when I had inquired about his health, he was annoyed that people assumed the worst.' '"I am not going anywhere," Rishi snapped as only he could.'

Rishi Kapoor, in FLASHBACK mode

Rishi Kapoor, in FLASHBACK mode

Rediff.com8 Jan 2016

We look at his blast from the past!

Simi Garewal: I'd love to act in films again; acting is my first love

Simi Garewal: I'd love to act in films again; acting is my first love

Rediff.com5 Mar 2014

The veteran actress is currently serving as a jury member for a film festival.

Quiz Time: Which book is Sharmila Tagore reading in the song Mere Sapno Ki Rani from Aradhana?

Quiz Time: Which book is Sharmila Tagore reading in the song Mere Sapno Ki Rani from Aradhana?

Rediff.com31 Dec 2014

In a special series, we will put YOU to the test everyday!

Knowing the REAL Rishi Kapoor

Knowing the REAL Rishi Kapoor

Rediff.com1 May 2020

'It will take me a while to process the meaning of the loss of a man who meant so much to me through my entire life,' says Aseem Chhabra.

Tere Sur Aur Mere Geet: When Music was King

Tere Sur Aur Mere Geet: When Music was King

Rediff.com27 Feb 2020

Film music flourished in the 1970s. Some old masters did some great work, but it was also the decade of new composers.

Bollywood's FABULOUS train journeys!

Bollywood's FABULOUS train journeys!

Rediff.com24 Feb 2021

As means of transport or metaphor, the romance of trains is unmistakable in Hindi cinema.

The Best Rishi Kapoor Performances

The Best Rishi Kapoor Performances

Rediff.com1 May 2020

Sukanya Verma raises a toast (he'd like that very much) to the magnificent Rishi Kapoor and his 25 essential performances.

Tell us: What's your favourite Rishi Kapoor memory?

Tell us: What's your favourite Rishi Kapoor memory?

Rediff.com1 May 2020

Did you have a favourite song? Favourite movie? Share your Rishi Kapoor memory.

Manna sang the most soulful songs for my films, said Raj Kapoor

"Manna sang the most soulful songs for my films," said Raj Kapoor

Rediff.com24 Oct 2013

"Manna Dey sang some of the most soulful songs for my films" is how late actor Raj Kapoor described his association with Manna Dey.

'News of RK Studio's sale is heartbreaking'

'News of RK Studio's sale is heartbreaking'

Rediff.com28 Aug 2018

'After the fire that broke at the studio, it was not viable to build the studio again...'

'RK Studio lost the connect with the audience'

'RK Studio lost the connect with the audience'

Rediff.com18 Jan 2017

'The industry was going through a change. The leading men were changing. The thinking process was changing. I know I can't give these excuses but I should have hired other people to work.'

Bollywood's THREE HERO TREATS!

Bollywood's THREE HERO TREATS!

Rediff.com11 Mar 2020

Sukanya Verma looks at notable troikas in Bollywood's catalog of three hero vehicles.

'An Indian film without songs is meaningless'

'An Indian film without songs is meaningless'

Rediff.com10 May 2021

Vanraj Bhatia, the creator of unforgettable music, hated the fact that the 'New Wave' directors did not respect Hindi cinema's multi-song format.

'Raj Kapoor: Indian showman of all time'

'Raj Kapoor: Indian showman of all time'

Rediff.com15 Dec 2017

The Great Showman's five children remember him on his 93rd birth anniversary.

Rishi Kapoor, dard-e-dil forever

Rishi Kapoor, dard-e-dil forever

Rediff.com2 May 2020

'Rishi Kapoor was a complete original.' 'He dazzled the screen and stayed a livewire off it as well,' remembers Sukanya Verma.

How Bollywood's Best Costumes Were Made

How Bollywood's Best Costumes Were Made

Rediff.com16 Oct 2020

We pay homage to Bhanu Athaiya by celebrating her best creations.

'Mumtaz looked great in Western clothes'

'Mumtaz looked great in Western clothes'

Rediff.com16 Oct 2020

'Other designers take empty suitcases and go shopping for the actors's clothes in New York.' 'To me, this is bankruptcy of imagination.'

12 Films When The Lovers Eloped

12 Films When The Lovers Eloped

Rediff.com9 Apr 2021

A fun excerpt from Diptakirti Chaudhuri's Bollygeek: The Crazy Trivia Guide to Bollywood.

Meet Bollywood's Showmen!

Meet Bollywood's Showmen!

Rediff.com17 Apr 2019

Looking at Bollywood's GRAND scheme of things.

Was Saif's debut as AMAZING as Sara's?

Was Saif's debut as AMAZING as Sara's?

Rediff.com27 Mar 2019

Who said star kids have it easy?

The L&T CEO who never wanted to retire

The L&T CEO who never wanted to retire

Rediff.com11 Jul 2017

As A M Naik stepped down as L&T CEO, there are some things he still needs to take care of. And given his love for his company that's not the last we are going to hear of him yet.