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Why Lata Mangeshkar cancelled song recordings

Why Lata Mangeshkar cancelled song recordings

Rediff.com7 Dec 2010

How Naushad boosted Rafi's morale... Tune first or lyrics first? Raju Bharatan reveals some secrets of the Hindi film music industry.

'I won't take up just any item song that I am offered'

'I won't take up just any item song that I am offered'

Rediff.com28 Sep 2011

Actress Lisa Haydon tells us what it's like working with Sanjay Dutt and Ajay Devgn in Rascals.

There's no business like show business, says Dev Saab at 88

There's no business like show business, says Dev Saab at 88

Rediff.com26 Sep 2011

The evergreen Anand, who commands an enviable fan following, talks with great pride about his life and his long innings in filmdom.

How mom Sunanda came to Shilpa Shetty's rescue

How mom Sunanda came to Shilpa Shetty's rescue

Rediff.com21 Sep 2011

The actress talks about her new film The Desire, along with producer mom Sunanda Shetty.

'Only Kamal Haasan interferes with work'

'Only Kamal Haasan interferes with work'

Rediff.com2 Sep 2011

Art director Sabu Cyril talks about his movies, and the people he works with.

'Salman is the number 1 hero in Bollywood'

'Salman is the number 1 hero in Bollywood'

Rediff.com29 Aug 2011

Director Siddique talks about making Bodyguard in three different languages and his debut in Bollywood.

Living Imran Khan's life for a day

Living Imran Khan's life for a day

Rediff.com19 Aug 2011

Rhea Banerjee to live Imran Khan's life on the show Live My Life on UTV Stars, premiering Sunday.

How the Ahujas' world came crashing down

How the Ahujas' world came crashing down

Rediff.com15 Jul 2011

Sixty-one-year-old Lalchand Radhakishan Ahuja was the sole breadwinner for his family. One of the victims of July 13, 2011 blasts in Mumbai, Ahuja succumbed to his injuries at the St George Hospital.

Meet  Ajay Devgn's love in Singham

Meet Ajay Devgn's love in Singham

Rediff.com13 Jul 2011

South actress Kajal Agarwal tries out her luck in Bollywood, and talks about it.

Anushka Sharma: I was scared of Akshay

Anushka Sharma: I was scared of Akshay

Rediff.com8 Feb 2011

Anushka Sharma talks about her next, Patiala House.

'I learnt a lot from Amitabh -- not just acting'

'I learnt a lot from Amitabh -- not just acting'

Rediff.com30 Jun 2011

Sonal Chauhan, who did the vanishing act after Jannat, will be seen in Bbuddah Hoga Terra Baap.

Raveena Tandon's 'totally covered' item number

Raveena Tandon's 'totally covered' item number

Rediff.com22 Jun 2011

The actress speaks about interesting item number, Main Chandigarh Ki Star, in the film Bbuddah Hoga Tera Baap.

Amitabh: I have tried not to use vulgar language in my career

Amitabh: I have tried not to use vulgar language in my career

Rediff.com20 Jun 2011

Amitabh Bachchan talks about the generation gap -- or lack of it -- and his family.

Gautam Rajadhyaksha's fabulous photographs

Gautam Rajadhyaksha's fabulous photographs

Rediff.com12 Aug 2010

Gautam Rajadhyaksha shares more images of the well-known Indians he has photographed -- from his new book, Chehere -- and his experiences of shooting them in this conversation with Rediff.com's Patcy N.

'If Choli Ke Peeche was vulgar, DK Bose is a sin'

'If Choli Ke Peeche was vulgar, DK Bose is a sin'

Rediff.com13 Jun 2011

Ila Arun speaks about her acting and singing career, and makes some caustic comments on popular hits like D K Bose, the gharana system in the film industry, and reality shows.

'It was fun shooting for Shaitan'

'It was fun shooting for Shaitan'

Rediff.com8 Jun 2011

Newcomer Kirti Kulhari talks about her role in the film and the opposition she had to face from her family.

'I never got roles that Bachchansaab did'

'I never got roles that Bachchansaab did'

Rediff.com7 Jun 2011

Om Puri talks about his new film West Is West, and his regrets in his long film career.

Kalki: I'm not that much of a Shaitan

Kalki: I'm not that much of a Shaitan

Rediff.com7 Jun 2011

Kalki Koechlin talks about her upcoming film, and more more.

Ajay Devgn: I have broken all the bones in my body

Ajay Devgn: I have broken all the bones in my body

Rediff.com1 Mar 2012

We caught up with Ajay Devgn on the sets of his new film, Bol Bachchan, and he had a lot to say!

'People are curious about you because you are a star kid'

'People are curious about you because you are a star kid'

Rediff.com20 May 2011

Naseeruddin Shah's son Imaad talks about his film 404 and more.

The real reason why Guru Dutt's marriage collapsed

The real reason why Guru Dutt's marriage collapsed

Rediff.com7 Dec 2010

The Hindi film industry has seen its share of controversies. Raju Bharatan gives us a closer look.

Hrithik: I wanted to play the villian in Krrish 3

Hrithik: I wanted to play the villian in Krrish 3

Rediff.com17 Jan 2012

In the second part of the interview Hrithik Roshan talks about working on Krissh 3 and his other films.

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.

Anu Malik: Indian Idol is not about the judges

Anu Malik: Indian Idol is not about the judges

Rediff.com13 May 2010

The Indian Idol judge gets candid about the current crop of contestants, his penchant for arguing on the show and why he almost quit the show.

'I am eating a bottle of Nutella a day!'

'I am eating a bottle of Nutella a day!'

Rediff.com12 Apr 2020

'Everyone's going to come out on few kilos (heavier).'

'In his later years, my dad Dev Anand was not given his due'

'In his later years, my dad Dev Anand was not given his due'

Rediff.com23 Dec 2011

Son Suneil Anand talks about his famous father, and their life together.

'Housefull will be the biggest hit of 2010'

'Housefull will be the biggest hit of 2010'

Rediff.com30 Apr 2010

Sajid Khan on his film Housefull and whether his first film Heyy Babyy was a copy of Three Men and a Baby and Rob-B-Hood.

Crook: As Bad as it Gets

Crook: As Bad as it Gets

Rediff.com8 Oct 2010

The movie fails because of a weak script and story line.

'Devsaab's last words: I'm going to London but will return soon'

'Devsaab's last words: I'm going to London but will return soon'

Rediff.com15 Dec 2011

The legend's close friend gives a real picture of the man Dev Anand was.

'I worked for Dev Anand for Rs 5,000'

'I worked for Dev Anand for Rs 5,000'

Rediff.com14 Dec 2011

Dev Anand's loyal driver Prem Dubey talks about the legend.

Preparing Harishchandra for the Oscars!

Preparing Harishchandra for the Oscars!

Rediff.com22 Oct 2009

Director Paresh Mokashi talks about his film Harishchandrachi Factory, India's entry for Oscars 2010.

'We wanted Dum Maaro Dum remix to look more exotic'

'We wanted Dum Maaro Dum remix to look more exotic'

Rediff.com7 Mar 2011

Choreographer Bosco talks about the hot item number.

My first love, Dev Anand

My first love, Dev Anand

Rediff.com12 Dec 2011

'Standing there, I was smitten by his charm all over again. I actually ran my fingers through his hair and since he wore a wig, he didn't know it. Twice, I laid my hand on his head and in the crowd, he didn't notice. But I had my fill. I had got to touch the man I loved the most and I was on cloud nine.'

Readers react: Endhiran will cross Avatar's collections

Readers react: Endhiran will cross Avatar's collections

Rediff.com29 Sep 2010

Director Shankar speaks about his forthcoming mega film Robot

'I owe it all to Priyanka Chopra'

'I owe it all to Priyanka Chopra'

Rediff.com17 Feb 2011

Vivaan Shah talks about his debut film 7 Khoon Maaf, and working with his beautiful co-star.

Akshay: I don't have to deal with my failures

Akshay: I don't have to deal with my failures

Rediff.com7 Feb 2011

Akshay Kumar talks about his upcoming film Patiala House, and much more.

'Can't believe I'm actually in a film with Aamir'

'Can't believe I'm actually in a film with Aamir'

Rediff.com20 Jan 2011

Monica Dogra talks about making it in Mumbai, acting and Aamir Khan.

Pix: Making heroines look stunning

Pix: Making heroines look stunning

Rediff.com14 Jan 2011

A look at Dabboo Ratnani's sexy 2011 calendar.

The engineer-turned singing star

The engineer-turned singing star

Rediff.com3 Jan 2011

Sreeram Chandra won the Indian Idol Reality singing contest this year. Patcy Nair met the talented singer who has already tasted the first notes of success.

'Naseerbhai is a rebel even at this age'

'Naseerbhai is a rebel even at this age'

Rediff.com20 Jul 2010

Ishqiya director Abhishek Chaubey shares his experience of working with Naseeruddin Shah.