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When Gina Lollobrigida Almost Did An Indian Film

When Gina Lollobrigida Almost Did An Indian Film

Rediff.com17 Jan 2023

Gina flew down to Mumbai for Shalimar's mahurat and pictures of her with Zeenat Aman and Dharmendra were duly splashed all over the newspapers.

Helen, The Queen Of All The Moves

Helen, The Queen Of All The Moves

Rediff.com21 Nov 2023

'She has lived through a lot,' close friend Asha Parekh revealed to Subhash K Jha.

Search op in Rajouri still underway: Army

Search op in Rajouri still underway: Army

Rediff.com24 Nov 2023

The Army on Friday said the search operation in the forest area of Jammu and Kashmir's Rajouri to flush out any hiding terrorists was still underway, a day after two foreign terrorists of proscribed Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) outfit including the mastermind behind various attacks were eliminated.

MP man who had 'died of Covid' 2 years ago returns home

MP man who had 'died of Covid' 2 years ago returns home

Rediff.com16 Apr 2023

The family members of Kamlesh Patidar, 35, were taken by surprise on Saturday when he knocked the door of his maternal aunt's house in Karodkala village at around 6 am, almost two years after they performed his last rites, a family member said.

When Bollywood Heroes Turned Heroines!

When Bollywood Heroes Turned Heroines!

Rediff.com22 Aug 2023

Ayushmann Khurrana is ready to repeat the flirtatious woman deed second time around in Dream Girl 2.

'I couldn't have hoped for a better birthday present'

'I couldn't have hoped for a better birthday present'

Rediff.com2 Oct 2022

'Der aaye durust aaye, better late than never.'

When Bollywood Sang To The Moon

When Bollywood Sang To The Moon

Rediff.com24 Aug 2023

As India successfully lands Chandrayaan-3, does the moon look as beautiful as one's beloved or has the Chanda Mama of folk ditties acquired a whole new meaning?

Govt posts Manipur cadre officer as aviation secretary, rejigs bureaucracy

Govt posts Manipur cadre officer as aviation secretary, rejigs bureaucracy

Rediff.com1 Sep 2023

The Centre has appointed senior IAS officers Vumlunmang Vualnam and Neeraj Mittal as new secretaries in the ministry of civil aviation and the department of telecommunications respectively in a major secretary-level bureaucratic reshuffle, a government order stated.

Pyaar Fundas, Bollywood Style

Pyaar Fundas, Bollywood Style

Rediff.com28 Feb 2023

From aadmi to andas, Bollywood songs dispense gyaan for every occasion. But nothing beats its obsession with pyaar.

Alia-Ranbir's Wedding Album

Alia-Ranbir's Wedding Album

Rediff.com16 Apr 2022

More and more pictures from Alia Bhatt and Ranbir Kapoor's wedding!

What Arbaaz-Helen Chat REVEALED

What Arbaaz-Helen Chat REVEALED

Rediff.com20 Feb 2023

Helen looked radiant, but reluctant to reveal too much about her past.

Bollywood's Amazing Dads

Bollywood's Amazing Dads

Rediff.com19 Jun 2022

Whether it is Nargis in Mother India or Nirupa Roy in Deewaar, Mama's a scenestealer while Dad is just a shadow. There are films that have explored the Dad's character with tender affection

'My ex-wife, now my partner, refuses physical intimacy'

'My ex-wife, now my partner, refuses physical intimacy'

Rediff.com22 Sep 2023

rediffGURU Ashish Sehgal, who holds a doctorate in neuro linguistic programming, mental health and social welfare, offers relationship advice.

Kapoors, Bhatts At Alia's Baby Shower

Kapoors, Bhatts At Alia's Baby Shower

Rediff.com6 Oct 2022

Ranbir's cousins were in strength at Alia Bhatt's baby shower.

'One can go overboard; Esmayeel Shroff guided me'

'One can go overboard; Esmayeel Shroff guided me'

Rediff.com27 Oct 2022

Raakhee Gulzar has only words of praise for Director Esmayeel Shroff, who passed away at the age of 62.

8 Reasons to see Kumbalangi Nights

8 Reasons to see Kumbalangi Nights

Rediff.com3 Feb 2021

Kumbalangi Nights is one of those movies that will put you in a good mood every time you watch it, promises Anita Aikara.

Mukesh Lived The Songs He Sang

Mukesh Lived The Songs He Sang

Rediff.com22 Jul 2023

'Even after Awaara Hoon and Mera Joota Hai Japani, between 1946 to 1963, there were plenty of upheavals in his career. My parents had moved into two rooms of a chawl, with an attached bathroom, by then, but life was hard, and often there was no food at home.'

Kapoor Khandaan In Full Attendance

Kapoor Khandaan In Full Attendance

Rediff.com14 Apr 2022

It's Bollywood's biggest wedding this year, and the guest list is as starry as ever.

The Magic of Asha Bhosle

The Magic of Asha Bhosle

Rediff.com8 Sep 2021

Do you know Ashaji crooned a seductive night club song, Zooby Zooby Je L'aime Vous for An Evening In Paris?

Sri Lanka cricketers suspended for bio-bubble breach in England

Sri Lanka cricketers suspended for bio-bubble breach in England

Rediff.com28 Jun 2021

Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) on Monday suspended three players, including batsman Kusal Mendis and wicketkeeper Niroshan Dickwella, for breaching the bio-bubble during their ongoing tour of England and ordered their immediate return to the country.

5 Unforgettable Shankar-Jaikishan Songs

5 Unforgettable Shankar-Jaikishan Songs

Rediff.com27 Apr 2021

As we mark the 34th death anniversary of Shankar -- of the legendary Shankar-Jaikishan duo -- Subhash K Jha selects five evergreen songs from their greatest hits.

What Makes Kantara And Brahmastra The 'Chosen Ones'

What Makes Kantara And Brahmastra The 'Chosen Ones'

Rediff.com26 Nov 2022

As much as we enjoy and write reams and reams about our amazement at the Kantara climax, 30 years on from now, will we remember these portions more fondly or the ones where Shiva is simply hanging out with his friends, mulls Rohit Sathish Nair.

Gold Review: Confused Crime Caper

Gold Review: Confused Crime Caper

Rediff.com9 Jan 2023

Once you are done paying your respect to God and Grasshoppers, you circle back to the human beings in Gold, and that's when things become progressively more and more muddled, observes Sreehari Nair.

PIX: Taimur celebrates Christmas

PIX: Taimur celebrates Christmas

Rediff.com26 Dec 2018

Tim-Tim seems to like the Kapoor tradition.

Rotomac owner Vikram Kothari dies in freak accident

Rotomac owner Vikram Kothari dies in freak accident

Rediff.com5 Jan 2022

Multi-core loan default accused and promoter of Rotomac Group 73-year-old Vikram Kothari died in a freak accident at his Kanpur residence on Tuesday morning. According to reports, the erstwhile stationery czar sustained grievous head injuries after slipping in his bathroom and later succumbed to his injuries. He was reportedly alone at his Tilak Nagar residence at the time of the incident. Vikram, also known as 'India's Pen King', was accused in a bank loan scam worth thousands of crores pertaining to Rotomac Global, which exported writing instruments overseas.

How Shammi Kapoor made a 5-year-old's day

How Shammi Kapoor made a 5-year-old's day

Rediff.com16 Aug 2011

A fan recounts her early fond memories associated with the actor.

A small film with lots to say about the world

A small film with lots to say about the world

Rediff.com6 Mar 2019

'Kumbalangi Nights is a movie that respects women, but most importantly, it's a movie that loves them,' says Sreehari Nair.

Quiz: Shammi Kapoor, Geeta Bali met on the sets of which film?

Quiz: Shammi Kapoor, Geeta Bali met on the sets of which film?

Rediff.com21 Apr 2015

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

Lambretta rides into the Indian sunset along with Scooters India

Lambretta rides into the Indian sunset along with Scooters India

Rediff.com15 Feb 2021

With Scooters India shutting down, the brand that launched the PSU in India finally rides into the sunset.

Turning Point: Ashwin's gaffe costs Kings XI

Turning Point: Ashwin's gaffe costs Kings XI

Rediff.com28 Mar 2019

Had Andre Russell's dismissal not been overturned, the outcome could have been different for Kings XI.

'My God! He was the most handsome man I had seen'

'My God! He was the most handsome man I had seen'

Rediff.com7 Dec 2017

'When I met him for the first time, it was when he visited the location of my first Hindi film Kashmir Ki Kali.' 'I was shooting the song Isharon Isharon Mein with Shashi's brother Shammi.' 'I couldn't concentrate on my romantic poses with Shammi.' 'Director Shakti Samanta had to ask Shashi to leave!'

Shashi Kapoor: An Amazing Life in Pictures

Shashi Kapoor: An Amazing Life in Pictures

Rediff.com5 Dec 2017

Remembering the Eternal Charmer. Remembering an Awesome Human Being. Remembering an actor and film-maker, the likes of whom we will not see again.

The Legend Called Shashi Kapoor

The Legend Called Shashi Kapoor

Rediff.com19 Mar 2022

'Shashiji was a terrific co-star.'

5 EVERGREEN Shashikala Songs

5 EVERGREEN Shashikala Songs

Rediff.com6 Apr 2021

The late Shashikala may have chilled you with her portrayals on screen, but she had some unforgettable songs picturised on her.

Salman to release Asha Parekh's autobiography The Hit Girl

Salman to release Asha Parekh's autobiography The Hit Girl

Rediff.com29 Mar 2017

'I hope the book is liked,' Asha Parekh says of her autobiography, The Hit Girl.

Guess which celeb's mother cooked this delicacy?

Guess which celeb's mother cooked this delicacy?

Rediff.com27 Sep 2019

Home chef Joyce Arora's Instagram account will inspire you to cook.

Alia has Christmas bunch with Ranbir and his family

Alia has Christmas bunch with Ranbir and his family

Rediff.com26 Dec 2019

The annual tradition of Christmas bunch at Shashi Kapoor's house was carried forward by his son Kunal.

When The Kapoors Turned 40

When The Kapoors Turned 40

Rediff.com28 Sep 2022

By the time they turned 40, Prithviraj Kapoor had done about 50 films, Raj Kapoor about 46 films and Rishi Kapoor about 80 films. As Ranbir Kapoor turns 40, Deepa Gahlot explores the Kapoors cinematic landscape to find out where the young actor stands in comparison to his great grandfather, grandfather and father.

Why film-makers like barbershops

Why film-makers like barbershops

Rediff.com30 Oct 2019

'For the film-maker, as for the photographer, barbershops with their many moments of interest -- wall-to-wall mirrors, shiny accoutrements, beaded curtains -- provide ample scope for mis-en-scene,' says Ranjita Ganesan.

Sri Lanka to play limited-overs series in Pakistan

Sri Lanka to play limited-overs series in Pakistan

Rediff.com23 Aug 2019

Pakistan did not host international cricket for six years following the 2009 attack, with the team playing their home matches in the United Arab Emirates.