News for 'Azmi'

'Irrfanbhai was my mentor'

'Irrfanbhai was my mentor'

Rediff.com30 Apr 2020

'To be pitched against him as a rival was not right. Luckily, it did not affect our personal equation.'

When Bollywood explored TABOOS...

When Bollywood explored TABOOS...

Rediff.com17 May 2021

Joginder Tuteja looks at films which have explored taboo subjects in an entertaining manner.

PIX: Hrithik, Shatru, Simi celebrate!

PIX: Hrithik, Shatru, Simi celebrate!

Rediff.com4 Jan 2019

Happy birthday Sanjay Khan!

WOW! Genelia, we missed you

WOW! Genelia, we missed you

Rediff.com26 Aug 2019

These showstoppers truly stole our hearts on the ramp.

The BEST of Bappi Lahiri

The BEST of Bappi Lahiri

Rediff.com17 Feb 2022

Bappi 'Bebaak' Lahiri, you will be deeply missed.

The Mask India Project's success story

The Mask India Project's success story

Rediff.com24 Jun 2021

'The heart is to honour all who have been struck by Covid and the map signifies that as a country, we can win this together.'

'Why the educated Muslim is taking to violence'

'Why the educated Muslim is taking to violence'

Rediff.com12 Feb 2010

Shahid Azmi, the defence lawyer in the 11/7 blasts case, defends the accused while damning the police and the investigation.

Won't tolerate a word against Bal Thackeray: MNS

Won't tolerate a word against Bal Thackeray: MNS

Rediff.com10 Nov 2009

The Raj Thackeray-led Maharashtra Navnirman Sena, whose elected members assaulted Samajwadi Party legislator Abu Azmi in the Maharashtra assembly for taking oath in Hindi, on Tuesday warned him on speaking against Shiv Sena chief Bal Thackeray.

Lessons from Bollywood: How to wear a bindi!

Lessons from Bollywood: How to wear a bindi!

Rediff.com25 Jul 2018

Want to try something different? Sukanya Verma looks up the pages of Bollywood to give you amazing bindi styles!

Fashion for a cause: Malaika, Abhishek and more

Fashion for a cause: Malaika, Abhishek and more

Rediff.com22 Dec 2009

On December 15, Shabana Azmi organised a design contest and fashion show in honour of her father, poet Kaifi Azmi and to support the NGO he established, the Mijwan Welfare Society. Here's a look at what it was all about and the many stars who lent their support to the cause.

Basu Chatterjee was the Master of Hope

Basu Chatterjee was the Master of Hope

Rediff.com4 Jun 2020

'I always felt that Basu Chatterjee was a kind, gentle, man who truly believed that in directing films like Chhoti Si Baat, he was impacting our lives,' remembers Aseem Chhabra. 'He seemed to be on a mission to make us believe that the world could be a better place.'

'Western culture' to blame for Bengaluru horror: Netas add insult to injury

'Western culture' to blame for Bengaluru horror: Netas add insult to injury

Rediff.com3 Jan 2017

SP leader Abu Azmi says 'women should not wear short skirts and go out only with family'.

'We are making a circus out of everything'

'We are making a circus out of everything'

Rediff.com24 Sep 2020

'We always want to pull down the other person.' 'All we need right now is sensitivity, not just in our industry, but everywhere.'

PIX: Amitabh Bachchan launches Divya Dutta's book

PIX: Amitabh Bachchan launches Divya Dutta's book

Rediff.com10 Feb 2017

Amitabh Bachchan launched the book in Mumbai and quite of few friends and colleagues were present.

When actresses played heroines on screen

When actresses played heroines on screen

Rediff.com15 Apr 2021

As Kangana Ranaut plays Jayalalithaa in the biopic Thalaivi, we take a look at other actresses who played onscreen goddesses.

Padma awardees Priyan, Shabana: We are happy and honoured

Padma awardees Priyan, Shabana: We are happy and honoured

Rediff.com27 Jan 2012

Four film personalities -- Shabana Azmi, Priyadarshan, Mira Nair and Dharmendra figure in this year's Padma awardees list.

Jaya, The Tallest Bachchan

Jaya, The Tallest Bachchan

Rediff.com9 Apr 2022

Jaya is a woman of steel in the truest sense of the word. Despite being the first lady of filmdom, she's as real and rooted to the ground as anyone can get, notes Subhash K Jha on the actor-politician's 74th birthday.

'Actors are mad'

'Actors are mad'

Rediff.com16 Feb 2016

Shabana Azmi shows us a different side.

PIX: On the sets of Kareena's Heroine

PIX: On the sets of Kareena's Heroine

Rediff.com8 Dec 2011

Here's what your favourite celebrities are tweeting.

Zakir Naik cancels return; will not to return to India for 2-3 weeks

Zakir Naik cancels return; will not to return to India for 2-3 weeks

Rediff.com11 Jul 2016

Naik also cancelled his press conference scheduled in Mumbai on Tuesday but will address media through Skype.

Varun, Anushka, Aamir, Alia... #PadManChallenge

Varun, Anushka, Aamir, Alia... #PadManChallenge

Rediff.com6 Feb 2018

Are *you* ready for the PadManChallenge?

Pix: Nandita, Konkona, Aditi support local artists

Pix: Nandita, Konkona, Aditi support local artists

Rediff.com5 Apr 2019

The Jiyo Hunoon fest encouraged as many as 70 artists from over six states in India.

Grand debut! Ranbir, Deepika come together for Manish Malhotra

Grand debut! Ranbir, Deepika come together for Manish Malhotra

Rediff.com20 Apr 2018

The ninth edition of Mijwan was a night to remember.

PIX: Alia-Ranbir party with the Ambanis

PIX: Alia-Ranbir party with the Ambanis

Rediff.com3 Sep 2019

Guests trouped out of Arpita Khan's party and into Mukesh Ambani's, on the other side of Mumbai.

PIX: Kajol, Rishi Kapoor attend Reema Lagoo's funeral

PIX: Kajol, Rishi Kapoor attend Reema Lagoo's funeral

Rediff.com19 May 2017

The celebrities came to pay their condolences.

PIX: Sridevi parties with Rani, Rekha, Aishwarya

PIX: Sridevi parties with Rani, Rekha, Aishwarya

Rediff.com18 Aug 2017

Happy birthday Sridevi!

Sanjay Dutt is not a criminal, says SP

Sanjay Dutt is not a criminal, says SP

Rediff.com13 Jan 2009

Justifying the Samajwadi Party's move to declare actor Sanjay Dutt's candidature for Lok Sabha polls, party's Mumbai unit president Abu Azmi on Tuesday said that Dutt was not a criminal.Asked about the reason behind his party offering a Lok Sabha ticket to the actor, Azmi said, "The Congress has done injustice to Dutt and therefore Samajwadi Party has announced his name."

25 Years Of Bollywood-Style PYAAR-FYAAR!

25 Years Of Bollywood-Style PYAAR-FYAAR!

Rediff.com27 Apr 2022

1997: Sukanya Verma offers a recap of its memorable imagery.

PIX: Nargis, Lisa and Jacqueline bond in London

PIX: Nargis, Lisa and Jacqueline bond in London

Rediff.com18 Sep 2015

A look at the top tweets from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.

10 Shows on OTT To Watch

10 Shows on OTT To Watch

Rediff.com25 Aug 2020

Ready to plan your week's binging schedule on the OTT? Sukanya Verma offers a menu full of curious offerings.

5 must-watch films on Ambedkar Jayanti

5 must-watch films on Ambedkar Jayanti

Rediff.com14 Apr 2021

Subhash K Jha picks five unforgettable Hindi films that capture the inequality of the caste system.

Meet the NEWEST Kapoor in Bollywood!

Meet the NEWEST Kapoor in Bollywood!

Rediff.com30 Mar 2016

The top posts on social media from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.

Take the #PadMan challenge: Post your selfie!

Take the #PadMan challenge: Post your selfie!

Rediff.com8 Feb 2018

Post your photograph with a sanitary napkin to raise awareness.

Janhvi, Kangana, Katrina: Meet the winners of the Vogue Beauty Awards

Janhvi, Kangana, Katrina: Meet the winners of the Vogue Beauty Awards

Rediff.com1 Aug 2018

While Janhvi bagged the Fresh Face of the Year, Kangana was the Beauty of the Year.

Video: Bollywood hotties sizzle runway

Video: Bollywood hotties sizzle runway

Rediff.com25 Jan 2011

Hrithik Roshan, Priyanka Chopra and Ranbir Kapoor were among a host of Bollywood stars who descended at Mumbai's Trident Hotel on Sunday to take part in Shabana Azmi's fund-raising fashion show Mijwan -- Sonnets in Fabric.

PIX: Arjun Kapoor bids goodbye to his maternal grandmother

PIX: Arjun Kapoor bids goodbye to his maternal grandmother

Rediff.com12 Jun 2016

Arjun Kapoor, Anshula Kapoor bid goodbye to their maternal grandmother, Sattee Shourie.

5 times Hrithik made our hearts go BOOM!

5 times Hrithik made our hearts go BOOM!

Rediff.com10 Jan 2018

Take a look at his best looks on the ramp.

Bollywood pays tribute to director Lekh Tandon

Bollywood pays tribute to director Lekh Tandon

Rediff.com16 Oct 2017

The veteran filmmaker passed away in Mumbai. He was 88.

'When I got married, people told me I was insane'

'When I got married, people told me I was insane'

Rediff.com12 Oct 2011

Ayesha Takia Azmi talks about the Mod her life took after marriage.

PIX: Rajkummar, Ali, Richa at Christmas bash

PIX: Rajkummar, Ali, Richa at Christmas bash

Rediff.com23 Dec 2017

Featuring among others the stars of Newton, Victoria and Abdul and Fukrey Returns.