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Stars pay tribute to cinematographer Ashok Mehta

Stars pay tribute to cinematographer Ashok Mehta

Rediff.com16 Aug 2012

Here's what your favourite Bollywood stars are tweeting.

PIX: Aishwarya attends Ashok Mehta's Chautha

PIX: Aishwarya attends Ashok Mehta's Chautha

Rediff.com20 Aug 2012

The film industry turned up to pay tribute to Ashok Mehta.

PIX: Bollywood stars bid farewell to Ashok Mehta

PIX: Bollywood stars bid farewell to Ashok Mehta

Rediff.com17 Aug 2012

The ace cinematographer Ashok Mehta passed away on August 15.

Bharati Achrekar: 'Today's Actors Won't Find A Guru Like Vijaya Mehta'

Bharati Achrekar: 'Today's Actors Won't Find A Guru Like Vijaya Mehta'

Rediff.com7 Jul 2026

'She never held a stick in her hand, but she would encourage us to discover the character on our own.'

Manisha Koirala: I am what I am because of Ashok Mehta

Manisha Koirala: I am what I am because of Ashok Mehta

Rediff.com17 Aug 2012

Manisha Koirala attributes all the right moves in her career to late cinematographer Ashok Mehta, and pays tribute to him.

'Ashok Mehta encouraged directors to try difficult shots'

'Ashok Mehta encouraged directors to try difficult shots'

Rediff.com16 Aug 2012

Writer-director Rumi Jaffery, who has worked with ace cinematographer Ashok Mehta in God Tussi Great Ho, pays tribute.

'Missed Ashok Mehta in every film that we didn't work in'

'Missed Ashok Mehta in every film that we didn't work in'

Rediff.com17 Aug 2012

Filmmaker Aparna Sen pays tribute to Ashok Mehta.

Ashok Mehta on LoC as Border

Ashok Mehta on LoC as Border

Rediff.com5 Mar 2003

Hrithik Roshan Gets Ready To Storm Us With His Mess On OTT

Hrithik Roshan Gets Ready To Storm Us With His Mess On OTT

Rediff.com20 Mar 2026

Amazon Prime Video promises big releases coming up this year!

Nurse cuts infant's thumb while removing cannula at MP hospital

Nurse cuts infant's thumb while removing cannula at MP hospital

Rediff.com10 Jan 2026

The nurse mistakenly cut off the infant's thumb with a pair of scissors while removing the IV cannula, he said.

Nitish Kumar gives up home portfolio after 20 years

Nitish Kumar gives up home portfolio after 20 years

Rediff.com21 Nov 2025

The home portfolio of Bihar, which Chief Minister Nitish Kumar kept with himself all through his nearly 20-year-long tenure, has been given to his deputy, BJP leader Samrat Chowdhury, this time, according to an official notification issued on Friday.

Nitish Kumar sworn in as Bihar CM for record 10th time

Nitish Kumar sworn in as Bihar CM for record 10th time

Rediff.com20 Nov 2025

The swearing-in ceremony was attended by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah, BJP national president J P Nadda and several other top leaders of the NDA.

Nitish set to take oath as Bihar CM for 10th time, Modi to attend

Nitish set to take oath as Bihar CM for 10th time, Modi to attend

Rediff.com19 Nov 2025

Janata Dal-United supremo Nitish Kumar is set to be sworn-in as Bihar chief minister for a record 10th time on Thursday, days after the National Democratic Alliance secured a landslide victory in the assembly elections.

Growth, valuations support Ashok Leyland as competition rises in industry

Growth, valuations support Ashok Leyland as competition rises in industry

Rediff.com1 Jul 2024

The stock of commercial vehicle (CV) company Ashok Leyland is up 46 per cent in the past three months, gaining despite worries about a slowdown in sales volume. Brokerages have a mixed view on the country's second-largest medium and heavy commercial vehicle manufacturer. The company reported steady March quarter results and its valuation, focus on growth and medium-term prospects are positive, but some brokerages are cautious, given near-term demand concerns and the risk of competition increasing in the industry.

This Hit Director Makes A Comeback

This Hit Director Makes A Comeback

Rediff.com4 Aug 2025

'Love stories don't really excite me.'

After FIR, Himachal minister calls NHAI officials 'most corrupt'

After FIR, Himachal minister calls NHAI officials 'most corrupt'

Rediff.com2 Jul 2025

Singh said that about 150 people including women and forest, revenue and other officials were present at the time of the incident, and if the officials were assaulted, "why are there no eyewitnesses".

'He was always very indulgent towards me, a bit like a father to a wayward son'

'He was always very indulgent towards me, a bit like a father to a wayward son'

Rediff.com2 Jan 2025

'He treated stars and assistants with the same unfailing courtesy.'

SC stays Allahabad HC's 'grabbing breast not rape' ruling

SC stays Allahabad HC's 'grabbing breast not rape' ruling

Rediff.com26 Mar 2025

A bench of Justices B R Gavai and Augustine George Masih observed it was pained to say that some of the observations made in the high court order depicted total insensitiveness and an inhuman approach.

'Smita Didn't Want Anything To Do With Films'

'Smita Didn't Want Anything To Do With Films'

Rediff.com31 Dec 2024

'Naseer does not have the sense of humour that Om Puri has. 'Also Om has a great deal of compassion as a human being. Naseer was too focused on his own self.' A fascinating excerpt from Sangeeta Datta's book, Shyam Benegal.

Pralay missiles battlefield surveillance systems to debut on Republic Day

Pralay missiles battlefield surveillance systems to debut on Republic Day

Rediff.com23 Jan 2025

Ahead of Republic Day, the Indian Army announced on Thursday the addition of two new features to this year's parade: battlefield surveillance systems and a Defebce Research and Development Organisation tableau showcasing Pralay, short-range ballistic missiles.

76th Republic Day Parade: Key highlights and what to expect

76th Republic Day Parade: Key highlights and what to expect

Rediff.com26 Jan 2025

India as a sovereign democratic republic completed 75 years of its eventful journey on Sunday, with the stage set at the Kartavya Path in New Delhi for the ceremonial parade during which the country will showcase its military prowess and rich cultural heritage.

Shyam Benegal, Sir, Only Gratitude For You

Shyam Benegal, Sir, Only Gratitude For You

Rediff.com26 Dec 2024

'With his passing, Indian cinema has lost its most undaunted voice, a voice of unsettling truths, a window to history, a school of filmmaking.'

'Patriots And Artists Like Him Never Die'

'Patriots And Artists Like Him Never Die'

Rediff.com4 Apr 2025

'He will eternally be remembered as Mr Bharat for always reminding us about roti, kapada aur kisaan.' 'Our integrity and patriotism. Our culture and our roots.'

R-Day Parade: India to celebrate 75 years of Constitution with military might

R-Day Parade: India to celebrate 75 years of Constitution with military might

Rediff.com25 Jan 2025

India will showcase its military prowess and rich cultural heritage on Kartavya Path in New Delhi on January 26 to mark the 76th Republic Day. Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto will be the chief guest at the event, which will also see the participation of a marching contingent and a band contingent from Indonesia. The theme of the parade is 'Swarnim Bharat: Virasat aur Vikas', focusing on the platinum jubilee of the enactment of the Constitution. The parade will feature a number of cutting-edge defense platforms, including BrahMos, Pinaka and Akash, as well as the Army's Battle Surveillance System 'Sanjay' and DRDO's surface-to-surface tactical missile 'Pralay'.

76th Republic-Day Parade: India displays military might, cultural diversity

76th Republic-Day Parade: India displays military might, cultural diversity

Rediff.com26 Jan 2025

India's rich cultural diversity, military prowess, economic progress and the strides it has taken in sectors, such as science and technology, were on full display at the 76th Republic-Day celebrations on Kartavya Path on Sunday, in the presence of Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto.

Harshad Mehta's brother, 8 SBI officials acquitted in 1992 securities scam

Harshad Mehta's brother, 8 SBI officials acquitted in 1992 securities scam

Rediff.com6 Nov 2018

Justice Shalini Phansalkar Joshi, who presides over the special court set up for cases related to the 1992 securities scam, said in her judgment last week that there was no hesitation in holding that that the prosecution had failed to prove the case beyond reasonable doubt.

OTT's 10 Best Male Performances of 2024

OTT's 10 Best Male Performances of 2024

Rediff.com4 Dec 2024

Picking 10 excellent performances has been difficult but the attempt is to acknowledge the work of actors, who are often overlooked in favour of stars.

Quiz Time: Which cinematographer has a brief role in Gulzar's Ijaazat?

Quiz Time: Which cinematographer has a brief role in Gulzar's Ijaazat?

Rediff.com19 Nov 2014

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

'Rekha Was The First Femme Fatale'

'Rekha Was The First Femme Fatale'

Rediff.com9 Oct 2024

'She was lying there and I mustered up enough guts to lay next to her and hold her tight.' 'And she said, "Oh my, Girish, isn't he supposed to be nervous?"' 'Making light of the situation, Girish said, "No, he's been practicing with a pillow the whole day".'

Where You Can Watch Shyam Benegal's Best Films

Where You Can Watch Shyam Benegal's Best Films

Rediff.com14 Dec 2023

As Shyam Benegal turns 89 on December 14, Subhash K Jha takes a look at 10 of his best films and tells you where you can watch them.

Bookie Shobhan Mehta sent to six-day police custody

Bookie Shobhan Mehta sent to six-day police custody

Rediff.com6 Jul 2013

A big-time bookie Shobhan Mehta, arrested in connection with the Indian Premier League betting scandal, was on Saturday remanded to Mumbai Police custody as investigators said they want to probe his alleged role in spot-fixing and links in Pakistan.

IPL betting: Mumbai cops arrest key bookie Shobhan Mehta

IPL betting: Mumbai cops arrest key bookie Shobhan Mehta

Rediff.com5 Jul 2013

The Mumbai police on Friday arrested big-time bookie Shobhan Mehta in connection with the IPL betting case after picking up him from Goa. The latest arrest takes the number of arrests in the case to 17.

'Indira took the bull by the horns fearlessly'

'Indira took the bull by the horns fearlessly'

Rediff.com30 Oct 2009

B S Raghavan, West Bengal's former chief secretary, worked with Indira Gandhi for many years. He remembers the late leader on her 25th death anniversary.

CJI among SC judges who delivered Ayodhya ruling invited for Ram temple event

CJI among SC judges who delivered Ayodhya ruling invited for Ram temple event

Rediff.com19 Jan 2024

Besides the present CJI Chandrachud, former CJIs Ranjan Gogoi and SA Bobde and former judges Ashok Bhushan and S Abdul Nazeer were part of the bench which had delivered the historic verdict on November 9, 2019.

25 STUNNING FRAMES of Gupt

25 STUNNING FRAMES of Gupt

Rediff.com20 Aug 2020

Gupt's greatest success lies in how attractive it remains despite the suspense becoming common knowledge, feels Sukanya Verma.

Khalnayak's Charm And Controversy

Khalnayak's Charm And Controversy

Rediff.com30 Aug 2023

A messy masala about an antihero bolstered by tons of whimsy, controversy and high drama, Khalnayak's hype is stuff of history. Sukanya Verma celebrates 30 years of this blockbuster.

Tejashwi skips Raj Bhavan event amid Nitish-BJP alliance buzz

Tejashwi skips Raj Bhavan event amid Nitish-BJP alliance buzz

Rediff.com26 Jan 2024

Leader of the opposition in the assembly, Vijay Kumar Sinha of the Bharatiya Janaat Party, sat next to Choudhary and he was seen exchanging pleasantries with Kumar.