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25 SPECTACULAR FRAMES of Shah Rukh Khan

25 SPECTACULAR FRAMES of Shah Rukh Khan

Rediff.com2 Nov 2021

Sukanya Verma raises a toast to the man and his movie magic.

Javed Akhtar at 75: The Best Songs

Javed Akhtar at 75: The Best Songs

Rediff.com17 Jan 2020

Sreehari Nair attempts to bring you up-close the pleasures of Javed Akhtar's poetry.

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.

What do these pix of Hrithik and Sussanne say?

What do these pix of Hrithik and Sussanne say?

Rediff.com6 Feb 2017

Are they together? Or not?

'After Ranbir-Deepika, people will want to see Ranbir-Katrina'

'After Ranbir-Deepika, people will want to see Ranbir-Katrina'

Rediff.com9 May 2013

Director Ayan Mukherjee tells us why he cast Ranbir Kapoor and Deepika Padukone in his upcoming film, Yeh Jawani Hai Deewani.

12 times SRK offered FOOD FOR THOUGHT!

12 times SRK offered FOOD FOR THOUGHT!

Rediff.com13 Oct 2020

Sukanya Verma looks at 12 times the superstar offered food for thought on subjects as varied as nation building, team spirit and the stupidity of big fat Indian weddings while wolfing down a meal.

Lagaan actor Rajesh Vivek dies of heart attack

Lagaan actor Rajesh Vivek dies of heart attack

Rediff.com15 Jan 2016

Rajesh Vivek passed away in Hyderabad after suffering a heart attack.

10 Ways India Shines in the Movies

10 Ways India Shines in the Movies

Rediff.com14 Aug 2018

Celebrating Independence Day the Bollywood way.

Khelein Hum... has beautiful music

Khelein Hum... has beautiful music

Rediff.com29 Oct 2010

Listening to the soundtrack of Khelein Hum Jee Jaan Sey, with its brimming sentimentality and fearless fervour, lends an inexplicable satisfaction that comes from seeing a movie.

Aseem Chhabra: Why Ra.One disappoints

Aseem Chhabra: Why Ra.One disappoints

Rediff.com26 Oct 2011

'I wish Ra.One had more of the evil character played by Arjun Rampal. I wish we could have seen some more sparks of evil from Kapoor. But Ra.One is mostly about Shah Rukh Khan.'

Gowariker: Wasn't interested in history in school

Gowariker: Wasn't interested in history in school

Rediff.com14 Oct 2010

Ashutosh Gowariker is ready with yet another period film, Khelein Hum Jee Jaan Sey.

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.

Making amends, SRK-style!

Making amends, SRK-style!

Rediff.com27 May 2010

King Khan has been behaving in a fairly diplomatic fashion. Here are a few examples.

The story that got Ashutosh Gowariker excited

The story that got Ashutosh Gowariker excited

Rediff.com3 Sep 2009

The director plans a film on the Chittagong Uprising of the early 1930s, starring Abhishek Bachchan.

These college kids want to light up 'dark India'

These college kids want to light up 'dark India'

Rediff.com26 Apr 2010

Am amazing story of how students from a Mumbai college conceptualised and executed their plan of lighting an entire tribal village on the city's outskirts. What's more, they now dream of lighting up 'dark villages' in the entire country.

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.

'Eager to see how audiences will react to Raashee'

'Eager to see how audiences will react to Raashee'

Rediff.com24 Sep 2009

Ashutosh Gowariker talks about his new film, Whats Your Raashee?

'Lagaan destroyed me'

'Lagaan destroyed me'

Rediff.com16 Jun 2021

'As an actor, it gave me such a great role that after that whatever, work I was offered, it was never fulfilling.'

SRK cheers India

SRK cheers India

Rediff.com25 Sep 2007

SRK and his son took turns to wave the national flag at the Indo-Pak Twenty-20 finals.

PIX: Akshay, Dimple have fun at Twinkle's book launch

PIX: Akshay, Dimple have fun at Twinkle's book launch

Rediff.com19 Aug 2015

Check out the star arrivals.

Your fave Rahman song?

Your fave Rahman song?

Rediff.com6 Feb 2009

Think back and write in!

PIX: Sachin Tendulkar, Raj Thackeray watch PK

PIX: Sachin Tendulkar, Raj Thackeray watch PK

Rediff.com17 Dec 2014

Aamir Khan introduces his friends to PK.

The Panchayat review

The Panchayat review

Rediff.com14 Apr 2020

'Even a hardcore nit-picker will struggle to find faults in this extraordinarily crafted television series that I rate as a must watch, an instant classic,' says Sukanya Verma.

Music review: Jodhaa Akbar

Music review: Jodhaa Akbar

Rediff.com22 Jan 2008

Jodhaa Akbar deserves a round of applause for its faithful adherence to melody, vibrant lyrics and musical detailing.

Guide, Coach, Halwai: SRK's many, MANY avatars!

Guide, Coach, Halwai: SRK's many, MANY avatars!

Rediff.com2 Aug 2017

Looking at Shah Rukh Khan's unusual onscreen professions.

Best of Rediff Movies

Best of Rediff Movies

Rediff.com2 Oct 2004

A look at the top movies stories this week.

Movies: Best of the week

Movies: Best of the week

Rediff.com30 May 2005

A look at the top movies stories last week.

Gauri Khan zips around with her kids

Gauri Khan zips around with her kids

Rediff.com21 Aug 2007

Shah Rukh Khan's wife and son enjoy a drive in his posh BMW.

SRK and the M word

SRK and the M word

Rediff.com13 Aug 2007

Much as the script overtly downplays any mention of Kabir Khan's faith, it is Khan's dilemma as a Muslim in today's India that courses through the narrative.

Is Paheli the right choice?

Is Paheli the right choice?

Rediff.com27 Sep 2005

Which film should have been selected as India's entry to the 2006 Oscars?

What is SRK's best film?

What is SRK's best film?

Rediff.com13 Oct 2005

Nominate your favourite Shah Rukh Khan movie.

Saif may beat SRK abroad!

Saif may beat SRK abroad!

Rediff.com26 Sep 2005

King Khan on his love for technology

King Khan on his love for technology

Rediff.com9 Mar 2006

I would like to have my own special effects unit in place

Kisna's music is a treat!

Kisna's music is a treat!

Rediff.com8 Dec 2004

SRK flies to London for treatment

SRK flies to London for treatment

Rediff.com24 Feb 2003

'I want clean-shaven roles!'

'I want clean-shaven roles!'

Rediff.com21 Dec 2004

20 AWESOME A R Rahman songs

20 AWESOME A R Rahman songs

Rediff.com6 Jan 2019

Celebrating the maestro, who turned 52, January 6, and his music.

Wish SRK on his day!

Wish SRK on his day!

Rediff.com2 Nov 2004

SRK shy about being a stud!

SRK shy about being a stud!

Rediff.com18 Apr 2005