Puneet Goenka's ability to stay calm is probably what helped Zee rise from a down-in-the-dumps broadcaster into one of the largest, steadiest and most profitable media companies in India, reports Vanita Kohli-Khandekar.
Gautami Kapoor, on the latest developments going on, on the sets of Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi.
'He loved reality in all his films.' 'He would say films are made for the common man and they should feel the realness while watching it.'
'It is very difficult for an actor to replace another actor, who has already created an image. Gautami is a brilliant actress and she has done a superb job for almost a year. You will see a twist in the story, which will justify both Smriti and Gautami being in the show. Who knows, maybe next month I will come out with big announcement for Gautami,' says Ekta Kapoor.
Amitabh, Jaya Bachchan celebrate their 45th anniversary!
'Ekta Kapoor has already sent an SMS saying: 'We will see to it by next year you will be nowhere.''
The greatest films on the kotha culture are the ones with the best poetry and music.
As we celebrate 20 years of the epic, Namrata Thakker takes a look at the cast and sees what they have been up to since.
Sakshi Tanwar on Kahani Ghar Ghar Ki and more.
Movie legends Dharmendra and Sharmila Tagore share their memories of Shashikala, who passed into the ages on Sunday with Subhash K Jha.
'In the house, everybody wants to play a game so they might get offended in a matter of seconds.'
Veteran actress Sudha Shivpuri, known for her role as Baa on Ekta Kapoor's hugely popular telly soap Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi, passed away, on May 20 in Mumbai. She was 77. We reproduce an interview with the veteran actress, published in January 2008.
'In order to stop the BJP actually, you need a party that changes the discourse rather than positing another pole for polarising it further. The answer to this kind of politics lies in refocusing the agenda on development'
The 33 year old won hearts, courtesy her fierce and bold personality.
India's favourite bahu chats with Rediff readers.
'Songs are a commercial compromise.' 'I had to invent tricks to fit songs into my films.'
For explosively raunchy Bollywood item numbers, black is the way to go. Or so these hit numbers will have you believe!
The many characters have so much to tell about their back stories and true emotions that a longer format would have allowed first time Director Seema Pahwa to dig deeper in Ram Prasad Ki Tehrvi, observes Joginder Tuteja.
Bolly celebs have a new party place to go to!
Biographer Vinod Mehta discusses the intriguing star, her complex life, and reveals how she stored brandy in Dettol bottles.
Celebs attend Tassel Fashion & Lifestyle Awards 2016.
A Ganesh Nadar/Rediff.com pays tribute to his school mate, Talat Jani, the man behind quite a few episodes of Kyunki... Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi...
The actor talks about his new supernatural series and his film commitments.
Actress Gautami Kapoor makes her comeback with Zee TV's new show, Khelti Hai Zindagi Aankh Micholi.
The actress-host discusses her acting comeback in Anil Kapoor starrer 24 and reveals her future plans.
On her 47th birthday on November 1, Sukanya Verma showcases 15 of her most memorable silver screen costumes.
The actress-mum has become the most ardent anarkali fan with subsequent public appearance in the recent past.
Ekta Kapoor's new TV show Jodha Akbar premieres on Zee TV on June 18.
The actress-TV show host discusses motherhood, her role in Anil Kapoor's 24 and Indian Idol Junior.
Fierce fan loyalty and physical commitment of its players, says Shreekant Sambrani, makes the cash-rich T20 tournament the envy of all sporting contests.
'The friendship we shared over the years is for a lifetime. There was nothing we didn't know about each other's lives,' Apara Mehta tells Rajul Hegde.
Waheeda Rehman reveals some lesser known facts about Guru Dutt's Sahib Bibi Aur Ghulam in an interview excerpt from Sahib Bibi Aur Ghulam: The Original Screenplay.
Last time, Murtuza Rohawala, founder and CEO of Edfin Consultancy suggested 10 brilliant start-up ideas for college students. Here, he shares 7 interesting start-up ideas for homemakers.
