News for '-shaukeen'

Nargis cast in Shaukeen remake

Nargis cast in Shaukeen remake

Rediff.com17 Oct 2013

The film will be directed by Rumi Jaffrey.

The Many, MANY Jobs Of Akshay Kumar

The Many, MANY Jobs Of Akshay Kumar

Rediff.com15 Apr 2025

Before he plays a lawyer in Kesari 2 next, Sukanya Verma looks at the professions Akshay has acted on screen before.

The Shaukeens contest: Win COOL film goodies!

The Shaukeens contest: Win COOL film goodies!

Rediff.com4 Nov 2014

Join in the fun!

Box Office: The Shaukeens below average, Rang Rasiya flops

Box Office: The Shaukeens below average, Rang Rasiya flops

Rediff.com10 Nov 2014

A look at this week's hits and misses.

PIX: The Shaukeens star Lisa Haydon visits Rediff offices

PIX: The Shaukeens star Lisa Haydon visits Rediff offices

Rediff.com7 Nov 2014

She was quite the charmer too...

Classic revisited: Basu Chatterjee's 1982 sex comedy, Shaukeen

Classic revisited: Basu Chatterjee's 1982 sex comedy, Shaukeen

Rediff.com29 May 2014

In our special series re-visiting great Hindi film classics, we look back at Ashok Kumar, Utpal Dutt and A K Hangal starrer Shaukeen (1982).

Chat@3:30 with Shaukeens star Lisa Haydon

Chat@3:30 with Shaukeens star Lisa Haydon

Rediff.com6 Nov 2014

Here's your chance to ask her anything at all!

Review: Akshay Kumar is the real scene stealer of The Shaukeens!

Review: Akshay Kumar is the real scene stealer of The Shaukeens!

Rediff.com7 Nov 2014

Whenever Akshay appears on screen, The Shaukeens transforms into another movie -- one that's substantially more comic, cheeky and winsome, says Sukanya Verma.

The Cult of Mithun Chakraborty

The Cult of Mithun Chakraborty

Rediff.com30 Sep 2024

National-award winning actor, producer, hotelier, ex-politician, cricket team owner, philanthropist, highest tax payer, reality show judge, animal lover and, above all, people's hero -- Mithun Chakraborty -- who has been conferred the Dadasaheb Phalke Award -- is truly a force of nature, notes Sukanya Verma.

Mithun: The Outsider We Love To Watch

Mithun: The Outsider We Love To Watch

Rediff.com8 Oct 2024

Mithun Chakraborty started from scratch in bit roles and had no Godfather backing him. Yet, remarkably, his career now straddles six decades and he continues to win acclaim, observes Dinesh Raheja.

25 Movie Gems I Am Proud Of

25 Movie Gems I Am Proud Of

Rediff.com12 Sep 2024

'Here are 25 stories special to me for one reason too many,' says Sukanya Verma who scored 25 years writing about the movies last week.

Take This Quiz For Filmi Fun!

Take This Quiz For Filmi Fun!

Rediff.com2 Mar 2023

Sukanya Verma quizzes you to find out just how much you know about the movies.

The SUPER COOL Bollywood Quiz!

The SUPER COOL Bollywood Quiz!

Rediff.com29 Apr 2022

Sukanya Verma quizzes you to find out just how much you know about the movies.

Looking At Bollywood's Lust Stories

Looking At Bollywood's Lust Stories

Rediff.com29 Jun 2023

Sukanya Verma looks at how one of the seven primal human emotions is usually treated in Hindi movies.

The Great Bollywood Quiz

The Great Bollywood Quiz

Rediff.com10 Feb 2022

Sukanya Verma quizzes you to find out just how much you know about the movies.

MASTI MASTI BOLLY QUIZ!

MASTI MASTI BOLLY QUIZ!

Rediff.com17 Aug 2021

Sukanya Verma quizzes you to find out just how much you know about the movies.

'I won't do anything vulgar'

'I won't do anything vulgar'

Rediff.com7 Nov 2014

'I am not a fan of remakes. The Shaukeens does not have a single scene or character taken from the original.' Abhishek Sharma, director of The Shaukeens, explains why his film is different.

How well do remakes fare at the box office?

How well do remakes fare at the box office?

Rediff.com27 Feb 2020

Joginder Tuteja looks at how well Hindi remakes perform at the box office.

QUICK POLL: Is Lisa Haydon the sexiest bikini bod in Bollywood?

QUICK POLL: Is Lisa Haydon the sexiest bikini bod in Bollywood?

Rediff.com7 Nov 2014

Take this fun poll now!

Koffee With Karan 7: 10 REVELATIONS from Varun-Anil

Koffee With Karan 7: 10 REVELATIONS from Varun-Anil

Rediff.com16 Sep 2022

The eleventh episode of Koffee With Karan 7 was high on energy and entertainment, thanks to JugJugg Jeeyo co-stars Anil Kapoor and Varun Dhawan.

Akshay Kumar's Happy Shiny People!

Akshay Kumar's Happy Shiny People!

Rediff.com15 May 2019

Check out Akshay Kumar's best friends.

'I don't want to be called hot'

'I don't want to be called hot'

Rediff.com4 Nov 2014

'Being called 'hot' was getting offensive after a point. I refused to play a hot girl and take the typical route in Queen,' Lisa Haydon tells Rajul Hegde.

Laxmii bombs, Akshay moves to Ram Setu

Laxmii bombs, Akshay moves to Ram Setu

Rediff.com19 Nov 2020

Plans for a Laxmii sequel have been scrapped.

Akshay Kumar: There is no man who isn't lustful

Akshay Kumar: There is no man who isn't lustful

Rediff.com5 Nov 2014

'Anyone who disagrees with this and says it depends on perspective is trying to hide their lust because it is socially unacceptable to think free.' Candid talk with Akshay Kumar.

Akshay Kumar: I would love to do a sex comedy

Akshay Kumar: I would love to do a sex comedy

Rediff.com20 May 2014

'I like to go to Goa. I have a small house there built in the Portuguese style. I also like Thailand.' Akshay Kumar, and Holiday.

PIX: Parineeti, Huma, Gauahar at Samvedna charity auction

PIX: Parineeti, Huma, Gauahar at Samvedna charity auction

Rediff.com8 Dec 2014

Check out the star arrivals.

'Rahim Chacha' takes final bow two years short of 100

'Rahim Chacha' takes final bow two years short of 100

Rediff.com26 Aug 2012

While in his late 40s, Hangal was offered the part of Raj Kapoor's brother in 1966 film Teesri Kasam by director Basu Bhattacharya but his scenes were removed from the film. However, there was no looking back for him after that. He starred in over 200 films. He mostly played the roles of father, uncle, grandfather or that of a meek and harassed old man, an image he could never get rid off

The musical brilliance of Basu Chatterjee

The musical brilliance of Basu Chatterjee

Rediff.com6 Jun 2020

'Songs are a commercial compromise.' 'I had to invent tricks to fit songs into my films.'

'I am done with acting'

'I am done with acting'

Rediff.com15 Dec 2021

'I am far better at cooking than I was at acting.'

Veteran actor A K Hangal passes away

Veteran actor A K Hangal passes away

Rediff.com26 Aug 2012

The actor passed away today morning. He was 98.

Arjun-Irrfan-Raveena team up for a comedy

Arjun-Irrfan-Raveena team up for a comedy

Rediff.com2 Nov 2011

The trio will feature in Aye Dil Sambhal Zara, along with Paresh Rawal.

What made Pankaj Tripathi Cry

What made Pankaj Tripathi Cry

Rediff.com30 Jul 2021

'Never had I imagined even in my wildest dreams that this 18-year-journey through 80 films would bring me so much love, respect and appreciation.' 'I never thought I would become such a charchit abhineta (popular actor).'

First look: Sanjay Dutt as a cop in Ungli

First look: Sanjay Dutt as a cop in Ungli

Rediff.com29 Sep 2014

Here's a look at the top 10 tweets from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.

Bollywood's 10 Great Movies Set in Goa

Bollywood's 10 Great Movies Set in Goa

Rediff.com10 Sep 2014

Okay, so we love our Goan filmi characters. Do you love these movies set in Goa? Have a look!

The man behind these amazing songs

The man behind these amazing songs

Rediff.com1 Jun 2020

Yogesh, who worked across generations with everyone from Amitabh Bachchan and Rajesh Khanna to Amol Palekar and Shah Rukh Khan, passed away on May 29.

'Some of my cherished songs were written by Yogeshji'

'Some of my cherished songs were written by Yogeshji'

Rediff.com30 May 2020

'What an artiste!'

Lisa, Kareena, Vidya: WORST actresses of 2014

Lisa, Kareena, Vidya: WORST actresses of 2014

Rediff.com29 Dec 2014

Actresses who weren't exactly high up in the popularity charts this year.

Spice up the Puja

Spice up the Puja

Rediff.com7 Oct 2005

'Basuda always wanted to capture life as it is'

'Basuda always wanted to capture life as it is'

Rediff.com4 Jun 2020

'Basuda hardly spoke, but he had a sense of humour and that showed in his films.'

Starring Akshay Kumar and Kareena Kapoor!

Starring Akshay Kumar and Kareena Kapoor!

Rediff.com14 Apr 2015

Akki-Bebo are a hit jodi. Here's why.