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Hum Log, 25 years on

Hum Log, 25 years on

Rediff.com7 Jul 2009

Celbrating 25 years of Hum Log. The cast relives their memory of shooting Hum Log

Deepika: Acting is not about wearing make-up

Deepika: Acting is not about wearing make-up

Rediff.com29 Nov 2010

Deepika Padukone sheds her mini skirts for saris in Khele Hum Jee Jaan Se.

Katrina: I never felt beautiful

Katrina: I never felt beautiful

Rediff.com25 Nov 2010

The actress gets candid about her looks, films and her chemistry with Akshay Kumar.

'Imran had first said no to Break Ke Baad'

'Imran had first said no to Break Ke Baad'

Rediff.com24 Nov 2010

Director Danish Aslam on relationships and his debut film Break Ke Baad.

Portrait of a Director: Rajkumar Hirani

Portrait of a Director: Rajkumar Hirani

Rediff.com21 Dec 2009

Barring a Shah Rukh Khan, an Akshay Kumar or a Preity Zinta, it is near impossible for most Indians to break into Bollywood's exclusive club of star children. Hearteningly, it is still possible for Indians born in middle class homes to become star technicians like 3 Idiots director Rajkumar Hirani. Patcy N and photographer N V Reuben traveled to Raju Hirani's home town Nagpur last week to discover how his journey to directorial superstardom began.

'Nobody else had Shammiji's style'

'Nobody else had Shammiji's style'

Rediff.com17 Aug 2011

Director Rajkumar Hirani pays a tribute to Shammi Kapoor.

'I don't cook enough'

'I don't cook enough'

Rediff.com27 Oct 2010

Aishwarya Rai Bachchan gets candid about her life in front of the camera, and the one behind.

Kavita Seth: Wake Up Sid changed my life

Kavita Seth: Wake Up Sid changed my life

Rediff.com12 May 2010

Singer Kavita Seth talks about her journey from small-town Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh to the Mumbai.

Review: Knocked Out of its wits!

Review: Knocked Out of its wits!

Rediff.com15 Oct 2010

Knock Out is just not worth a trip to the theatre.

'Gulzarsaab is always at his best'

'Gulzarsaab is always at his best'

Rediff.com21 Oct 2009

Writer Sunjoy Shekhar has made things easier for Gulzar fans, and has translated 100 songs of the brilliant talent in a book called 100 Lyrics.

'Paathshaala is not the same as Taare Zameen Par'

'Paathshaala is not the same as Taare Zameen Par'

Rediff.com13 Apr 2010

Director Milind Ukey talks about his film Paathshaala.

Arjun Rampal: It's difficult to handle two women

Arjun Rampal: It's difficult to handle two women

Rediff.com3 Sep 2010

Arjun tells Patcy N what it feels like to work with two gorgeous women in We Are Family.

Amitabh:Tomorrow, they'll say SRK was original don

Amitabh:Tomorrow, they'll say SRK was original don

Rediff.com21 Jun 2011

Amitabh Bachchan speaks about the songs he sings in his latest film Bbuddah Hoga Tera Baap, the lost art of dialogue writing, and the future of films and television as he sees it.

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.

'I never wanted to be an actress'

'I never wanted to be an actress'

Rediff.com4 Mar 2010

Konkona Sen Sharma talks about dabbling in comedy for the first time in Atithi Tum Kab Jaoge.

'Shaitan is not a feel-good movie'

'Shaitan is not a feel-good movie'

Rediff.com9 Jun 2011

Rajeev Khandelwal speaks about Shaitan, how much, or little, marriage has changed him, and what kind of shaitani he has been up to.

Why Ajay Devgn is making his OTT Debut

Why Ajay Devgn is making his OTT Debut

Rediff.com23 Aug 2021

'Once in a while if there is a great show, why not do it on OTT?'

Dev Anand: I will remake Hare Rama Hare Krishna

Dev Anand: I will remake Hare Rama Hare Krishna

Rediff.com3 Aug 2010

Interview of legendary actor Dev Anand.

Ajay Devgn: I have been very lucky

Ajay Devgn: I have been very lucky

Rediff.com29 Jul 2010

Ajay Devgn counts his blessings as he talks about his latest film, the controversy dogging it and his second turn as a father.

Shefali: No one's cast me in a central role before

Shefali: No one's cast me in a central role before

Rediff.com25 May 2011

The actress talks about her new film Kucch Luv Jaisaa and her wild streak.

Meet Balika Vadhu's new Anandi

Meet Balika Vadhu's new Anandi

Rediff.com23 Jul 2010

Pratyusha Banerjee on replacing Avika Gor and more.

'Grammy award is important for the sarod'

'Grammy award is important for the sarod'

Rediff.com27 Jan 2010

Sarod maestro Ustad Amjad Ali Khan is nominated for a Grammy Award in the Traditional World Music category for his album Ancient Sounds. He talks about what the award means to him.

'The govt is not giving Naxals a life of dignity'

'The govt is not giving Naxals a life of dignity'

Rediff.com8 Jul 2010

Veteran actor Vinod Khanna on his forthcoming release Red Alert.

When Vikram picked up Abhishek and threw him!

When Vikram picked up Abhishek and threw him!

Rediff.com17 Jun 2010

Vikram on working with Aishwarya Rai, Abhishek Bachchan and Mani Ratnam in Raavan.

'We never see the big twists coming'

'We never see the big twists coming'

Rediff.com9 Mar 2022

'There will be other innovations coming, but, at the moment, this combination of the mobile phone and the Internet is such a disruptive way to deliver content.'

Aamir: I want everyone to watch my film

Aamir: I want everyone to watch my film

Rediff.com24 Dec 2009

Aamir Khan talks about his fantastic tour of India, and 3 Idiots.

Sandeep Acharya on life after winning Indian Idol 2

Sandeep Acharya on life after winning Indian Idol 2

Rediff.com10 Jun 2010

Sandeep Acharya, the winner of Indian Idol season 2 shares his experiences since winning the show.

'Anu Malik and I have good chemistry'

'Anu Malik and I have good chemistry'

Rediff.com20 May 2010

Patcy N speaks to Salim about Indian Idol, his brother Sulaiman and his growing legion of female fans.

'Om Puri did not get upset with the biography'

'Om Puri did not get upset with the biography'

Rediff.com23 Nov 2009

Nandita Puri clears the air about her biography on Om Puri, Unlikely Hero.

Hear your top 17 Indian Idol hopefuls sing!

Hear your top 17 Indian Idol hopefuls sing!

Rediff.com7 May 2010

Check them out.

Saif: I have liked Kareena better with Akshay Kumar and SRK

Saif: I have liked Kareena better with Akshay Kumar and SRK

Rediff.com16 Nov 2009

The actor gets candid about his partner, Kurbaan and much more.

'I've never used my father's name to get anything'

'I've never used my father's name to get anything'

Rediff.com1 Apr 2010

Shatrugan Sinha's son Luv Sinha on his upcoming film Sadiyaan.

The women in Dev Anand's life

The women in Dev Anand's life

Rediff.com3 Feb 2011

Dev Anand goes back in time, and talks about these beautiful actresses.

Lara Dutta: I am not just a pretty face

Lara Dutta: I am not just a pretty face

Rediff.com1 Oct 2009

Lara Dutta plays supermodel in the David Dhawan film Do Knot Disturb. She tells us about the film.

Making Amelia fly again

Making Amelia fly again

Rediff.com12 Mar 2010

Mira Nair on helming the biopic on aviation pioneer Amelia Earhart.

Ajay Devgn: Why are people betraying the country?

Ajay Devgn: Why are people betraying the country?

Rediff.com18 Jan 2011

Ajay Devgn talks about Dil Toh Baccha Hai Ji and much much more.

'Atithi Tum Kab Jaoge is not a comedy film'

'Atithi Tum Kab Jaoge is not a comedy film'

Rediff.com5 Mar 2010

Director Ashwini Dhir talks about his new film, starring Ajay Devgn, Paresh Rawal and Konkona Sen Sharma.

Sunny Deol: I don't fit in now

Sunny Deol: I don't fit in now

Rediff.com25 Feb 2010

Sunny Deol gets candid about his films and more.

'I hope success of 3 Idiots helps Toh Baat Pakki'

'I hope success of 3 Idiots helps Toh Baat Pakki'

Rediff.com18 Feb 2010

Sharman Joshi talks about his Friday release, Toh Baat Pakki, co-starring Tabu.

'Priyanka had the potential to do 12 roles'

'Priyanka had the potential to do 12 roles'

Rediff.com25 Aug 2009

Ashutosh Gowariker on directing the actress and Hurman Baweja in What's Your Raashee.