News for 'AAY'

'What a talent! What a singer!'

'What a talent! What a singer!'

Rediff.com1 Jun 2022

'KK could have been much more successful than he was, but he preferred to concentrate on quality rather than quantity.'

Have You Heard These Rakhi Songs?

Have You Heard These Rakhi Songs?

Rediff.com11 Aug 2022

You know the celebrated Raksha Bandhan songs. Subhash K Jha lists the ones you don't.

#RIP KK: 'The tears won't stop'

#RIP KK: 'The tears won't stop'

Rediff.com2 Jun 2022

'I have lost a piece of my heart.' 'I can cry me a river and write words & words.. but I can never completely express what he means to me.' 'Mera yaar ...KK!!'

On Pulwama attack anniversary, officials say terror ecosystem wiped out

On Pulwama attack anniversary, officials say terror ecosystem wiped out

Rediff.com14 Feb 2023

Kumar also said in the last three years, the Jaish-e-Mohammed has been "wiped out" in the Kashmir Valley. Only seven to eight terrorists are active now, he said.

Modi govt doesn't allow any idea of opposition: Rahul

Modi govt doesn't allow any idea of opposition: Rahul

Rediff.com6 Mar 2023

'On the other side, we have an ideology of hatred and violence, a disrespectful ideology that attacks people because of their ideas. And you must have noticed one thing that this is in the nature of BJP and the RSS'

Why's Karan Going To Switzerland with Alia-Ranveer?

Why's Karan Going To Switzerland with Alia-Ranveer?

Rediff.com31 Mar 2022

Apparently, the number and the style in which it will be shot will echo the chiffon-in-the-snow style of Karan's mentor, Yash Chopra.

People have lost faith in criminal justice system: Kejriwal

People have lost faith in criminal justice system: Kejriwal

Rediff.com6 Dec 2019

People in India on Friday woke up to the news that the Hyderabad Police had killed the four accused in the Hyderabad veterinarian's rape and murder in a police encounter. While some leaders of political parties celebrated, some questioned if this was the way to go.

'Film music is not the base of my success'

'Film music is not the base of my success'

Rediff.com29 Mar 2023

'See, nobody asked "Michael Jackson arrey, aap aaj kal toh filmon mein nahi gaate ho".' 'The problem is in India, a lot of undue importance is given to film singing.'

Four months after burying the hatchet, Nitish-Tejashwi hold joint rally

Four months after burying the hatchet, Nitish-Tejashwi hold joint rally

Rediff.com2 Dec 2022

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar and his deputy Tejashwi Yadav on Friday addressed a joint political rally, the first since the two erstwhile rivals buried the hatchet and aligned nearly four months ago.

'They were playing my song at Lataji's funeral'

'They were playing my song at Lataji's funeral'

Rediff.com10 Feb 2022

'She brought so much craft, skill and spontaneity to her songs, it was almost impossible for me to match up to her voice on screen.'

'Satish uncle and Calendar will live in our hearts forever'

'Satish uncle and Calendar will live in our hearts forever'

Rediff.com10 Mar 2023

'I got an opportunity to direct him in Baaghi 3.' 'He played a police commissioner's role, and it was so weird directing him.' On the first day of shooting, I asked him, 'What do I call you today?' and he shot back, 'Satish uncle'.'

5 AMAZING Duets featuring Lata & Asha

5 AMAZING Duets featuring Lata & Asha

Rediff.com1 Feb 2021

The Mangeshkar sisters -- Lata and Asha -- have sung about 80 Hindi songs together.

What made Aap Ki Kasam filmmaker J Om Prakash so good

What made Aap Ki Kasam filmmaker J Om Prakash so good

Rediff.com7 Aug 2019

Prolific and passionate, Omji's cinema is far more valuable than we think.

Heard These AMAZING Asha Bhosle Songs?

Heard These AMAZING Asha Bhosle Songs?

Rediff.com8 Sep 2022

On Ashaji's 89th birthday on September 8, Subhash K Jha revisits some of her lesser-known classics.

General Rawat: Simple Man With No Ego

General Rawat: Simple Man With No Ego

Rediff.com16 Mar 2023

'He was a sentimental man, but his commitment to the Olive Green always came before anything else, including his family.' A fascinating excerpt from Rachna Bisht Rawat's Bipin: The Man Behind The Uniform.

'I had to settle scores with the government'

'I had to settle scores with the government'

Rediff.com24 Mar 2022

'I had to get back into Parliament. Mamata has given me that opportunity.'

10 Basuda songs that will enchant us forever

10 Basuda songs that will enchant us forever

Rediff.com8 Jun 2020

Basu Chatterjee's films have wonderful songs, 10 of which Joginder Tuteja lists here.

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.'

This Diwali, 'look towards the light'

This Diwali, 'look towards the light'

Rediff.com6 Nov 2021

Bollywood stars are going all out to wish their fans a Happy Diwali, with pretty pictures and beautiful thoughts.

RIP Subhas Bhowmick: The 'Jose Mourinho' of Kolkata Maidan

RIP Subhas Bhowmick: The 'Jose Mourinho' of Kolkata Maidan

Rediff.com22 Jan 2022

A fearless competitor who used brain and brawn in equal measure, Subhas Bhowmick was one of the most fascinating characters in Indian football through the 1970s with his muscular built and equally expressive carefree opinions.

Lockdown is the only option to stop Covid spread: Rahul

Lockdown is the only option to stop Covid spread: Rahul

Rediff.com4 May 2021

"GOI's inaction is killing many innocent people," Rahul said.

How BLOCKBUSTER Music Was Made For Aamir Khan

How BLOCKBUSTER Music Was Made For Aamir Khan

Rediff.com14 Mar 2022

'We brought melody back to Hindi cinema and our songs which came straight from the heart, be it Papa Kehte Hain, Aye Mere Humsafar, Ghazab Ka Hai Din or Akele Hain To Kya Gham Hai, resonates even today.'

Videos: Watch Parineeti, Nushrat, Tiger sing!

Videos: Watch Parineeti, Nushrat, Tiger sing!

Rediff.com27 Mar 2020

Aparshati Khurana started the Antakshri Challenge and invited his friends from the industry to sing along.

Ghar Waapsi Review

Ghar Waapsi Review

Rediff.com22 Jul 2022

Ghar Waapsi is strewn in pithy wit. And believable scenes of pyaar and takraar, observes Sukanya Verma.

The Best Of Yash Chopra On OTT

The Best Of Yash Chopra On OTT

Rediff.com11 May 2023

Deepa Gahlot lists the most popular Yash Chopra films -- the ones he directed, not produced (yes, so that means no DDLJ) -- that can be watched on OTT.

Parliament attack martyrs' kin ready to take back medals

Parliament attack martyrs' kin ready to take back medals

Rediff.com9 Feb 2013

Nearly seven years after they returned the gallantry medals protesting delay in hanging of Afzal Guru, family members of Parliament attack martyrs today said they were now ready to accept the honour.

Lataji's 5 Favourite Duets With Rafisaab

Lataji's 5 Favourite Duets With Rafisaab

Rediff.com25 Dec 2021

'Rafi Saab was such a skilled singer he could create any mood through his voice.'

Randhir Kapoor's 5 Top Performances

Randhir Kapoor's 5 Top Performances

Rediff.com15 Feb 2022

Randhir Kapoor turns 75 today!

Better late than never, says Parl attack victim's son

Better late than never, says Parl attack victim's son

Rediff.com9 Feb 2013

Son of Matbar Singh Negi, who was duty on December 13 on the fateful day as part of the Parliament watch and ward staff, Gautam Negi said the hanging of Afzal Guru in Tihar jail was a good decision by the government and it will send a strong message to terrorist groups

What is Rohit Shetty doing with telly stars?

What is Rohit Shetty doing with telly stars?

Rediff.com17 Jan 2019

Why is the Simmba man on the prowl in the telly jungle?:))

Rights of migrant workers can't be ignored: SC to govt

Rights of migrant workers can't be ignored: SC to govt

Rediff.com21 Jul 2022

Migrant workers play a very vital role in building the nation and their rights cannot be ignored at all, the Supreme Court said on Thursday while asking the Centre to devise a mechanism so that they receive food grains without ration cards.

'If she is being mourned in Pakistan...'

'If she is being mourned in Pakistan...'

Rediff.com9 Feb 2022

'...as much as in India, it's only because she sang for mankind, not the details on the passport.'

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.

India A call-up a reward for my efforts: Awana

India A call-up a reward for my efforts: Awana

Rediff.com26 May 2012

Parvinder Awana was hurt after being initially ignored from the India A squad for the tour of West Indies but when Chetan Chauhan rang him on the telephone in the morning to inform him about his inclusion in place of an injured RP Singh, he was left speechless.

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).'

'The demolition is most unfair and unjust'

'The demolition is most unfair and unjust'

Rediff.com16 Jun 2022

'The act of demolition, for whatever reason, was far too hasty without even giving an opportunity of an appeal.'

'Amit was going through hell'

'Amit was going through hell'

Rediff.com27 Oct 2022

'ABCL was almost bankrupt, Amit's house was mortgaged...'

Birthday wishes pour in for Suresh Raina

Birthday wishes pour in for Suresh Raina

Rediff.com27 Nov 2018

From the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) to master blaster Sachin Tendulkar, a number of people took to Twitter to bestow good wishes on Raina on his special day.

Hrithik Roshan's grandfather J Om Prakash passes away

Hrithik Roshan's grandfather J Om Prakash passes away

Rediff.com7 Aug 2019

Filmmaker J Om Prakash passed into the ages on Wednesday morning. He was 92.

BEST of R D Burman, in Lata's Voice

BEST of R D Burman, in Lata's Voice

Rediff.com28 Jun 2021

Pancham, like his father, was besotted by Lata Mangeshkar's voice and his career's finest songs were reserved only for her.