News for 'Amitabh Kumar'

Uttam Kumar Comes Alive Again!

Uttam Kumar Comes Alive Again!

Rediff.com7 Mar 2024

'Uttam Kumar transcended the conflict between being a star and an actor... he combined both and became a cultural and social icon for the Bengali race.'

How Sholay, Deewar, Aandhi Changed Cinema

How Sholay, Deewar, Aandhi Changed Cinema

Rediff.com21 Jan 2025

'Do films today even have the courage to question the establishment?'

'I Studied Medicine Only For Papa'

'I Studied Medicine Only For Papa'

Rediff.com10 Mar 2025

'Thanks to Chhaava's success, I now have the creative freedom to pick and choose.'

10 Bollywood Actors Who Retired Suddenly

10 Bollywood Actors Who Retired Suddenly

Rediff.com3 Dec 2024

Given his recent spate of successes and acclaim in solo leads, one would have thought the 12th Fail star would want to make the most of it. Instead, he's keen to shift the focus on his family life.

Why Is Kangana ANGRY With Tiger, Amitabh?

Why Is Kangana ANGRY With Tiger, Amitabh?

Rediff.com23 Feb 2023

Kangana Ranaut has reacted sharply after release date of her directorial film Emergency clashed with the Tiger Shroff-Amitabh Bachchan starrer Ganapath and Bhushan Kumar's Yaariyan 2.

'Sikandar Sealed Salman's Fate'

'Sikandar Sealed Salman's Fate'

Rediff.com16 Apr 2025

'Salman's bad phase is going on for the last five-six years.'

When Sridevi Flung Aside Her Heels For Aamir

When Sridevi Flung Aside Her Heels For Aamir

Rediff.com12 Mar 2025

Somehow no producer found the right project that would justify casting these two selective stars with each other.

Why Ayesha Jhulka Stepped Away From Films

Why Ayesha Jhulka Stepped Away From Films

Rediff.com25 Mar 2025

'I've not been doing much work because I was not getting the kind of roles I want to do.'

PHOTO: Amitabh Bachchan visits Dilip Kumar

PHOTO: Amitabh Bachchan visits Dilip Kumar

Rediff.com24 Sep 2013

Here's what your favourite Bollywood celebrities are tweeting.

Why Fire Insurance Is A Must!

Why Fire Insurance Is A Must!

Rediff.com17 Jan 2025

While basic policies focus on structural damage, comprehensive ones extend to household contents like furniture, electronics, clothing, and other personal belongings.

He Made Amitabh Sing For The First Time

He Made Amitabh Sing For The First Time

Rediff.com14 Nov 2022

'But some like Rakesh leave an imprint that is hard to remove or forget...'

Notices issued to SRK, Akshay Kumar, Ajay Devgn for gutka ad: Govt to HC

Notices issued to SRK, Akshay Kumar, Ajay Devgn for gutka ad: Govt to HC

Rediff.com10 Dec 2023

The Centre's counsel informed the high court on Friday that the same issue was also being heard by the Supreme Court and as such the instant petition should be dismissed.

'Neena Gupta And I Would Fight A Lot'

'Neena Gupta And I Would Fight A Lot'

Rediff.com12 Mar 2025

'I need to work to find some joy in this life.'

Vettayan, Not Rajinikanth's Usual!

Vettayan, Not Rajinikanth's Usual!

Rediff.com12 Oct 2024

We see Rajini's trademark style in Vettayan, and all we can hear from the audience is 'Thalaiva!', record A Ganesh Nadar.

'Dilip Kumar turning 100!'

'Dilip Kumar turning 100!'

Rediff.com9 Dec 2022

'What an incredible opportunity to bring back one of the greatest actors of Indian cinema on the big screen.'

Why Kishore Kumar Stopped Singing For Abhimaan

Why Kishore Kumar Stopped Singing For Abhimaan

Rediff.com27 Jul 2023

Ever wondered why Hrishikesh Mukherjee's 1973 musical Abhimaan, the story of two singers who happened to be married to one another, has three voices singing for Amitabh Bachchan but only one voice, Lata Mangeshkar, for Jaya Bachchan?

Scrap dealer who shot Baba Siddique dead held in UP

Scrap dealer who shot Baba Siddique dead held in UP

Rediff.com10 Nov 2024

In a breakthrough, Mumbai Police and Uttar Pradesh Special Task Force (STF) on Sunday arrested wanted shooter Shivkumar in Nationalist Congress Party politician Baba Siddique murder case from the northern state along with four others, an official said.

The Day I Directed Amitabh Bachchan

The Day I Directed Amitabh Bachchan

Rediff.com17 Oct 2022

'This man changed the mindset of a generation.'

What Makes Amitabh Bachchan The Forever Star

What Makes Amitabh Bachchan The Forever Star

Rediff.com22 Feb 2023

In spite of its flaws, I enjoyed reading the book, says Vanita Kohli-Khandekar. Simply for the joy of digging into the life, in pictures and words, of one of the most enduring stars of Indian cinema.

The Best Songs Of 2024

The Best Songs Of 2024

Rediff.com16 Dec 2024

Melodies that stayed on in the mind and memory are too few and far between. Except the ones that do make an impression are definitely worth celebrating for their refreshing style and substance.

The Men We Loved In 2024

The Men We Loved In 2024

Rediff.com12 Dec 2024

Good, bad, evil, we saw a gamut of emotions on display in their most stirring form as actors reiterated their worth.

Will BB3 Join Bollywood's Top 10 Horror Comedies?

Will BB3 Join Bollywood's Top 10 Horror Comedies?

Rediff.com29 Oct 2024

This year, the genre has done especially well, with films like Stree 2 and Munjya. Will Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3 keep up the momentum?

Meet The *Real* Stars Of Sholay

Meet The *Real* Stars Of Sholay

Rediff.com21 Aug 2024

Salim-Javed became the first Hindi film writers who could be considered brands, and they are still boldface names, celebrities in their own right, chronicles Dinesh Raheja.

Hrithik Roshan's Top 25 Songs

Hrithik Roshan's Top 25 Songs

Rediff.com14 Jan 2025

Sukanya Verma celebrates Hrithik Roshan's silver work anniversary with a playlist of 25 of his chartbusters.

Amitabh@80: His Best May Be Yet To Come

Amitabh@80: His Best May Be Yet To Come

Rediff.com10 Oct 2022

'For an introduction to his career-spanning genius, watch just five of his movies: Anand, Saudagar, Abhiman, Black and Pink,' notes Kalyan Singhal, McCurdy Professor of Business at the University of Baltimore.

When Amitabh Was Kicked Out Of Rekha's Film

When Amitabh Was Kicked Out Of Rekha's Film

Rediff.com16 May 2022

He was replaced by the then hot and saleable Sanjay Khan.

Classic revisited: Dilip Kumar-Amitabh Bachchan Face-Off in Shakti

Classic revisited: Dilip Kumar-Amitabh Bachchan Face-Off in Shakti

Rediff.com22 Aug 2013

Every scene featuring a face-off between Dilip Kumar and Amitabh Bachchan are the biggest highlights.

Bollywood's FIRE POWER

Bollywood's FIRE POWER

Rediff.com25 Nov 2024

Bollywood doesn't need fire-breathing dragons when it has Bhai.

10 Amitabh THRILLERS

10 Amitabh THRILLERS

Rediff.com24 Mar 2021

Though Amitabh Bachchan has been seen as an Angry Young Man, thanks to the kind of action films he did in the 1970s and 1980s, he has done quite a few suspense thrillers.

And The Most Popular Movie Is...

And The Most Popular Movie Is...

Rediff.com11 Dec 2024

Nag Ashwin's Kalki 2898 AD! Sanjay Leela Bhansali's Heeramandi is number one on OTT.

Bahraich on the boil after youth killed during Durga idol immersion

Bahraich on the boil after youth killed during Durga idol immersion

Rediff.com15 Oct 2024

Scores of people, some armed with sticks, walked in the funeral cortege of a youth killed during a Durga idol immersion procession in Bahraich amid cries for justice from the family and others on Monday, as tension escalated with shops being burnt down and angry crowds out in the streets.

How Different Raakhee, Kriti Look At Same Age!

How Different Raakhee, Kriti Look At Same Age!

Rediff.com28 Aug 2024

Sukanya Verma compares yesteryear stars and the contemporary ones at about approximately the same age and the results are glaring.

My 10 Least Liked Movies Of 2024

My 10 Least Liked Movies Of 2024

Rediff.com19 Dec 2024

Every year has its share of duds and turkeys. 2024 was no different except that even the rotten ones are too drab to have any real offence value.

Dhoni Beats Bachchan, SRK!

Dhoni Beats Bachchan, SRK!

Rediff.com5 Dec 2024

Dhoni endorses 42 brands to Bachchan's 41 and SRK's 34.

80 Moments of Amitabh Bachchan Magic!

80 Moments of Amitabh Bachchan Magic!

Rediff.com12 Oct 2022

This isn't a compilation of his best films, biggest blockbusters or important milestones but moments that swept Sukanya Verma off the floor, blew her heart into smithereens, regaled her with their sheer silliness, made her laugh till her sides hurt and look at phenke hue paise in disdain.

Mehdi Hassan wanted to meet Amitabh, Dilip Kumar

Mehdi Hassan wanted to meet Amitabh, Dilip Kumar

Rediff.com13 Jun 2012

The Ghazal maestro who passed away today wanted to visit India, his birthplace.

The Magic That Was Sanjeev Kumar

The Magic That Was Sanjeev Kumar

Rediff.com14 Jul 2022

For Sanjeev Kumar, it was the role, and what he could do with it, that mattered.

Bahraich murder accused shot at while fleeing to Nepal

Bahraich murder accused shot at while fleeing to Nepal

Rediff.com17 Oct 2024

The accused were allegedly trying to flee to Nepal, which shares a border with Bahraich district in Uttar Pradesh, the officer said.

Dev Anand Would Be 101 Today!

Dev Anand Would Be 101 Today!

Rediff.com26 Sep 2024

Did you know Dev Anand worked as a clerk at a salary of Rs 85 before he became an actor?

How Well Do You Know Rekha?

How Well Do You Know Rekha?

Rediff.com10 Oct 2024

Sukanya Verma quizzes you to find out just how much you know about the movie legend who turns 70 on October 10.