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The Strangest Things Amitabh Bachchan Has Done

The Strangest Things Amitabh Bachchan Has Done

Rediff.com1 Jun 2020

Happy birthday, Mr Bachchan!

Can You Recognise These Actors?

Can You Recognise These Actors?

Rediff.com10 Jul 2024

We take a look at 10 recent awe-inspiring prosthetic aesthetics that actors have rocked for their respective roles in films.

'Salman Was Chupchap'

'Salman Was Chupchap'

Rediff.com14 Aug 2024

It was a day with a difference for industry icons Salim-Javed, who transformed Hindi cinema in the 1970s with films like Zanjeer, Sholay, Deewar and Don, when their families got together to hail them on stage.

The Cult of Mithun Chakraborty

The Cult of Mithun Chakraborty

Rediff.com30 Sep 2024

National-award winning actor, producer, hotelier, ex-politician, cricket team owner, philanthropist, highest tax payer, reality show judge, animal lover and, above all, people's hero -- Mithun Chakraborty -- who has been conferred the Dadasaheb Phalke Award -- is truly a force of nature, notes Sukanya Verma.

Now Alexa will respond in Bachchan's voice

Now Alexa will respond in Bachchan's voice

Rediff.com4 Oct 2020

Every word spoken by "Alexa Bachchan" is computer-generated, not a recording.

How Rekha Became REKHA!

How Rekha Became REKHA!

Rediff.com9 Oct 2024

Ever a picture of golden elegance and age defying splendour, her fashion evolution spanning over half a century is telling of her gift to stay gorgeous day in and day out.

Opposition likely to move resolution to remove Dhankhar as Veep

Opposition likely to move resolution to remove Dhankhar as Veep

Rediff.com9 Aug 2024

The turbulent relations between Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar and INDIA bloc parties came to a head on Friday with sources saying that the opposition is considering submitting a notice for moving a resolution to remove the vice president from his office.

No Amitabh Bachchan release in 2020

No Amitabh Bachchan release in 2020

Rediff.com30 Mar 2020

Like Ranbir Kapoor, we probably won't see Amitabh Bachchan in a movie this year.

Amitabh Bachchan has a challenge for YOU

Amitabh Bachchan has a challenge for YOU

Rediff.com10 Jun 2020

Amitabh Bachchan has come up with a tongue-twister challenge to promote Gulabo Sitabo.

Mom-To-Be Deepika Shines Bright

Mom-To-Be Deepika Shines Bright

Rediff.com24 May 2024

Deepika Padukone steps out in a beautiful yellow flowy dress that elevated her charming personality.

'Salman Has A Really Soft Corner For His Dad'

'Salman Has A Really Soft Corner For His Dad'

Rediff.com30 Aug 2024

'Salman wanted to do the interview properly. That's why he was nervous, you know, that dad should be happy.'

Here's how Amitabh Bachchan will celebrate his birthday

Here's how Amitabh Bachchan will celebrate his birthday

Rediff.com8 Oct 2020

Amitabh Bachchan, who turns 78 on October 11, has no plans for a birthday party.

More security for Bachchans after Jaya's Parliament speech

More security for Bachchans after Jaya's Parliament speech

Rediff.com16 Sep 2020

The MP said the government should stand by the entertainment industry when some people are trying to tarnish its image.

Kangana attacks Jaya Bachchan again on 'thaali' comment

Kangana attacks Jaya Bachchan again on 'thaali' comment

Rediff.com16 Sep 2020

Ranaut, who has been in the news for her provocative comments, had slammed Bachchan on Tuesday and she upped her attack on Wednesday. "Which plate are you referring to Jaya ji? A thaali (plate) was given, in which a two-minute role, item numbers and a romantic scene were offered and that too only after sleeping with hero. "I taught feminism to the film industry, decorated the 'thaali' with patriotic films. This is my own plate Jaya ji, it is not yours," she wrote in Hindi on Twitter.

The Path-Breaking '70s Actor You Didn't Know

The Path-Breaking '70s Actor You Didn't Know

Rediff.com16 Sep 2024

Rehana Sultan was all set to be a path-breaker. The time was right. Hindi cinema had emerged from the 1960s musicals era. But somehow, leading film-makers of the time did not believe Rehana had that cachet. It was Zeenat Aman who ended up being the definitive taboo-trasher of the era. Dinesh Raheja salutes the trendsetter of the 1970s, Rehana Sultan.

Will Kalki Take 2024's Biggest Opening?

Will Kalki Take 2024's Biggest Opening?

Rediff.com26 Jun 2024

Five months after the release of Fighter comes a film that is set to take a very good start at the box office.

Goodbye Guruji, Pradeep Bandekar

Goodbye Guruji, Pradeep Bandekar

Rediff.com12 Aug 2024

'I want to die with my finger on the click button of the camera,' veteran photographer Pradeep Bandekar, who passed into ages early on Sunday morning, told Syed Firdaus Ashraf.

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?

The Super Teachers of Bollywood

The Super Teachers of Bollywood

Rediff.com5 Sep 2024

Perfect occasion to list 30 real-life educators whose unique methods, unwavering dedication or scholarly persona impressed us.

The Super Teachers of Bollywood

The Super Teachers of Bollywood

Rediff.com5 Sep 2024

Perfect occasion to list 30 real-life educators whose unique methods, unwavering dedication or scholarly persona impressed us.

Shobhaa De: 'Nari Hira Was A Superstar'

Shobhaa De: 'Nari Hira Was A Superstar'

Rediff.com3 Sep 2024

Shobhaa De pays tribute to another legend who passed into the ages on August 23, publisher, producer and entrepreneur Nari Hira.

'We challenge Mr Bachchan, and he challenges us'

'We challenge Mr Bachchan, and he challenges us'

Rediff.com12 Jun 2020

'There were initial hiccups with Ayushmann as Mr Bachchan has an aura; he isn't called a legend for anything.'

Abhishek Bachchan tests negative for COVID-19, discharged

Abhishek Bachchan tests negative for COVID-19, discharged

Rediff.com8 Aug 2020

Abhishek, his father, megastar Amitabh Bachchan, actor-wife Aishwarya Rai Bachchan and daughter Aaradhya Bachchan were all admitted at the isolation ward of the Nanavati Hospital here after they tested positive for COVID-19 in July.

All About The Kalki Sequel

All About The Kalki Sequel

Rediff.com5 Jul 2024

'We shot about 20 or 30 days, I'd say at best 20 per cent. The big stuff is remaining.'

Yudhra Review: When Style Meets Stereotype

Yudhra Review: When Style Meets Stereotype

Rediff.com20 Sep 2024

There are so many loopholes in this lazily scribbled plot, it could be a different movie and still as crummy, observes Sukanya Verma.

India's Most Violent Film Makes A Killing At Box Office

India's Most Violent Film Makes A Killing At Box Office

Rediff.com8 Jul 2024

Last Friday saw the release of India's 'most violent film ever', Kill.

Aishwarya Goes For Gold At Cannes

Aishwarya Goes For Gold At Cannes

Rediff.com17 May 2024

Aishwarya Rai Bachchan looked gorgeous in her first appearance at this year's Cannes International Film Festival.

Allahabad Contest Is Battle Of The Scions

Allahabad Contest Is Battle Of The Scions

Rediff.com23 May 2024

Allahabad has seen some interesting battles, such as the Congress's Amitabh Bachchan defeating H N Bahuguna in 1984 or the 1988 by-poll that marked V P Singh's emergence as the contender for the PM post.

MUST READ! Amitabh Bachchan's AK connection

MUST READ! Amitabh Bachchan's AK connection

Rediff.com5 Jun 2019

Sukanya Verma looks at all the AKs Bachchan has worked with.

The Beautiful Bhooths of Bollywood

The Beautiful Bhooths of Bollywood

Rediff.com14 Aug 2024

On the other end of the spooky spectrum, there's the otherworld beauty looking for a do-gooder to help her restless spirit find peace.

Spotted! Bachchans at FIFA World Cup

Spotted! Bachchans at FIFA World Cup

Rediff.com11 Jul 2018

Amitabh Bachchan and Abhishek Bachchan headed to catch the first semi-finals of the ongoing FIFA World Cup 2018.

Is This Aishwarya's Epic Fail At Cannes?

Is This Aishwarya's Epic Fail At Cannes?

Rediff.com18 May 2024

The silver gown with turquoise fringes designed by Falguni and Shane Peacock just didn't do her any justice.

15 Times Bollywood Mixed Songs, Sightseeing

15 Times Bollywood Mixed Songs, Sightseeing

Rediff.com6 Jun 2024

As the spirit of summer holiday takes over , here's looking at 15 Hindi songs whose tourist-y picturisation transported us into a feast of sights and sceneries on silver screen.

Aishwarya, Abhishek Attend Ambani Party

Aishwarya, Abhishek Attend Ambani Party

Rediff.com4 Mar 2024

The star-studded, pre-wedding festivities of Radhika Merchant and Anant Ambani spilled over to Day 3, as celebs continued to have a grand time in Jamnagar.

Kalki 2898 AD Review: The Force Is Strong

Kalki 2898 AD Review: The Force Is Strong

Rediff.com27 Jun 2024

Prabhas may be the face of Kalki 2898 AD's heroics but the real bang for your buck is delivered in Amitabh Bachchan's indefatigable energy providing Kalki's biggest wolf-whistle moments, applauds Sukanya Verma.

Who Should Star in Bawarchi Remake?

Who Should Star in Bawarchi Remake?

Rediff.com8 Feb 2024

Anushree Mehta will direct the remake of Hrishikesh Mukherjee's classic film Bawarchi.

Amitabh's Day In Ayodhya

Amitabh's Day In Ayodhya

Rediff.com23 Jan 2024

Besides paying his respects to Ram Lalla, the megastar, who was accompanied by his son Abhishek, was seen rubbing shoulders with quite a few dignitaries.

Scenes From Disha's Bikini Holiday

Scenes From Disha's Bikini Holiday

Rediff.com6 May 2024

With temperatures rising in Mumbai, Disha Patani finds her own way to keep her body cool.

Kalki Scores A Century At Box Office

Kalki Scores A Century At Box Office

Rediff.com1 Jul 2024

It has already collected Rs 110 crore* (Rs 1.1 billion), which is better than the three -day weekend score of Prabhas' previous release, Adipurush (Rs 103 crore/ Rs 1.03 billion).

Don't miss! Jaya Bachchan's amazing performances

Don't miss! Jaya Bachchan's amazing performances

Rediff.com9 Apr 2021

As Jaya Bachchan turns 73 today, Subhash K Jha remembers her lesser known performances.