News for 'Bengalis'

Make Way For Ravi Teja's Tiger Nageswara Rao!

Make Way For Ravi Teja's Tiger Nageswara Rao!

Rediff.com4 Oct 2023

This Dussehra will see Tiger Vs Tiger battle it out at the box office!

10 Films: Indian Cinema At Its Best

10 Films: Indian Cinema At Its Best

Rediff.com27 Dec 2023

Aseem Chhabra lists his favorite 2023 films -- a healthy blend of Bollywood, Hindi indies and some of the best work that is being done in Tamil, Malayalam, Kannada and Bengali cinema.

Gulzar's Madhur Dosti With R D Burman

Gulzar's Madhur Dosti With R D Burman

Rediff.com18 Aug 2023

None of R D Burman's collaborations was as rewarding and resplendent as with Gulzar, who turns 89 today, August 18, 2023, says Subhash K Jha.

'I found myself deeply moved by...'

'I found myself deeply moved by...'

Rediff.com12 Mar 2024

'I had the opportunity to portray a wildlife crime fighter on screen, which allowed me to express my concern for society, wildlife, and the environment. I strongly believe that humans share this planet with countless other species and hold immense respect for every living creature.'

'We hadn't mentioned Mamata Banerjee'

'We hadn't mentioned Mamata Banerjee'

Rediff.com25 Jul 2023

'Just Mamata Didi. And it was a pleasant reference, not a nasty one.'

'I Played Sita Not Once, But Thrice!'

'I Played Sita Not Once, But Thrice!'

Rediff.com20 Jun 2023

'One cannot play a Goddess as deep and resonant as Sita Maa without being affected.'

Parl security breach 'kingpin' Lalit Jha a quiet man: Kolkata neighbours

Parl security breach 'kingpin' Lalit Jha a quiet man: Kolkata neighbours

Rediff.com15 Dec 2023

The Kolkata connection of Lalit Jha sparked a political debate in the state, with West Bengal BJP president Sukanta Majumdar accusing TMC MLA Tapas Roy of being in "convenience" with Jha.

Vidya in the Hindi remake of Bengali film Rajkahini

Vidya in the Hindi remake of Bengali film Rajkahini

Rediff.com12 Feb 2016

The film will be shot in Punjab and is likely to release early next year.

'Parineeta was an important film to me'

'Parineeta was an important film to me'

Rediff.com25 Mar 2023

'Dada only shot my left side because he loved that profile. He encouraged the Bengali side in me.'

'Bollywood has not tapped me properly'

'Bollywood has not tapped me properly'

Rediff.com25 Jul 2023

'But Telugu has done that.' 'The film that I'm doing right now is called Tiger Nageswara Rao, where I play a villain.' 'After this film releases, I guess things will be different.'

Inspired by Rahul Gandhi, Mahua left job in US and returned

Inspired by Rahul Gandhi, Mahua left job in US and returned

Rediff.com9 Dec 2023

The 14-year political journey of Trinamool Congress leader Mahua Moitra has encountered both upheaval and elevation, as her expulsion from Parliament in a cash-for-query case marked the culmination of her tumultuous parliamentary term.

6 more held over Bengal varsity student's death; guv meets JU officials

6 more held over Bengal varsity student's death; guv meets JU officials

Rediff.com17 Aug 2023

This takes the total number of apprehended persons in this case to nine, a police officer said.

'Do you think Karan Johar is so stupid?'

'Do you think Karan Johar is so stupid?'

Rediff.com7 Jun 2023

'...that he would cannibalise one of his own productions for a film he is directing after seven years?'

What's Special About Ladakh. Spiti. Kolkata. Varanasi?

What's Special About Ladakh. Spiti. Kolkata. Varanasi?

Rediff.com25 May 2023

Indians are becoming much more spendy and discerning travellers and look for places that can offer them a 'new' kind of experience.

4 Recipes For Wonderful Green Tomatoes

4 Recipes For Wonderful Green Tomatoes

Rediff.com6 Mar 2024

Green Tomato Days are here. Make the most of them.

'Today's actors can't read Hindi scripts'

'Today's actors can't read Hindi scripts'

Rediff.com12 Jan 2024

Javed Akhtar says he has to write Hindi dialogues in the Roman script for the new generation of actors today because 'they can't read anything else'.

'Playing tipsy is difficult to enact'

'Playing tipsy is difficult to enact'

Rediff.com8 Mar 2024

'Bahut mazaa aaya tha doing Agneepath. When you are working with good actors, it enriches your acting.' 'Amitabhji and I had done Shahenshah before, but that was a fun film.'

Recipe: Komola Kheer From Fresh Oranges

Recipe: Komola Kheer From Fresh Oranges

Rediff.com15 Mar 2023

Nothing is more sumptuous in its taste than fresh oranges added to a milky sweet pudding.

Beautiful Stories From All Over India

Beautiful Stories From All Over India

Rediff.com17 Nov 2023

Imaad Shah's Tuesday's Women, Haoban Paban Kumar's Iron Women of Manipur, Shivam Singh Rajput's Ladakh 470 and Samman Roy's The Exile are among 10 titles to watch out for at the 17th edition of the Film Bazaar.

President Honours Suman Kalyanpur

President Honours Suman Kalyanpur

Rediff.com23 Mar 2023

President Murmu had to move forward to give the award to the 86-year-old singer who has difficulty walking.

Odisha train crash: Love poems found scattered on tracks

Odisha train crash: Love poems found scattered on tracks

Rediff.com4 Jun 2023

The jottings on torn pages of a diary with sketches of elephants, fish and sun on the other side, were probably written during the leisure time of a passenger whose identity is not known as yet.

'When Time Is Precious, Call Dolly'

'When Time Is Precious, Call Dolly'

Rediff.com15 Nov 2023

'The sari is the most comfortable attire for curvy Indian women, who are all bust and butt.'

Criminal bills 'copy-paste', Hindi names objectionable: Oppn in Parl panel

Criminal bills 'copy-paste', Hindi names objectionable: Oppn in Parl panel

Rediff.com13 Nov 2023

Some of them also flagged a lack of consultation before finalising the reports.

Memories Of Railway Puri and Alu Curry

Memories Of Railway Puri and Alu Curry

Rediff.com31 Jan 2024

There's nothing more satisfying than a meal of freshly fried puris served with a spicy raseela potato preparation.

Movie halls in Bengal yet to agree to screen 'Kerala Story' despite SC order

Movie halls in Bengal yet to agree to screen 'Kerala Story' despite SC order

Rediff.com20 May 2023

Satadeep Saha, distributor of the film in Bengal, told PTI on Friday that none of the single screens and multiplexes in the state have come forward to show The Kerala Story as yet, including theatres owned by his family.

'Why can't the Modi government answer questions?'

'Why can't the Modi government answer questions?'

Rediff.com23 Feb 2024

'Till today, we don't know how many people died of Covid in India.' 'How many migrated from cities to villages during the Covid pandemic?' 'How many corporates contributed to PM Cares?'

Does Rocky Aur Rani Bring Out Karan Johar 2.0?

Does Rocky Aur Rani Bring Out Karan Johar 2.0?

Rediff.com28 Jul 2023

Rocky Aur Rani is definitely Karan's most subversive project, discovers Aseem Chhabra.

The Common Man Who Became A Star

The Common Man Who Became A Star

Rediff.com12 Jun 2023

'A lot of actors auditioned for Wagle Ki Duniya, but R K Laxman rejected them all.' 'He was the decision-maker, as the serial was based on his Common Man.' 'He wanted a natural, who looked like a common man.'

Mahua Moitra moves HC to restrict 'defamatory' content

Mahua Moitra moves HC to restrict 'defamatory' content

Rediff.com17 Oct 2023

Trinamool Congress (TMC) member Mahua Moitra on Tuesday approached the Delhi high court seeking to restrain Bharatiya Janata Party MP Nishikant Dubey, an advocate and several social media platforms and media houses from posting, circulating or publishing any alleged fake and defamatory content against her.

Princess Diana Returns on OTT

Princess Diana Returns on OTT

Rediff.com17 Nov 2023

Death of a princess, deadly Godzilla and detectives galore on OTT this week.

'Barf mein aag laga di dono ne'

'Barf mein aag laga di dono ne'

Rediff.com19 May 2023

'They are the most romantic pair on screen since Rishi Kapoor and Sridevi in Chandni.'

Will quit politics after Tripura polls, will be with people: Tipra Motha chief

Will quit politics after Tripura polls, will be with people: Tipra Motha chief

Rediff.com15 Feb 2023

The scion of the former royal family of Tripura said many leaders have deserted him without understanding his feeling for putting up a fight for protecting the rights of poor people

INSIDE Bipasha's Baby Shower

INSIDE Bipasha's Baby Shower

Rediff.com9 Sep 2022

Bipasha Basu has a traditional Bengali baby shower.

It's All ACTION On OTT This Week

It's All ACTION On OTT This Week

Rediff.com4 Aug 2023

From intergalactic superheroes to the ills of smoking and body shaming, OTT is brimming with action this week.

Recipe: Bethica's Foxtail Millet Dosa

Recipe: Bethica's Foxtail Millet Dosa

Rediff.com2 Aug 2023

Swap your regular dosas for a healthier option that's nutritious.

Recipe: Bethica's Rajasthani Karba

Recipe: Bethica's Rajasthani Karba

Rediff.com2 Jun 2023

Sharjah-based food blogger Bethica Das shares her recipe for the classic Rajasthani rice-based dessert.

Lata-S D Burman: 9 Hidden Gems

Lata-S D Burman: 9 Hidden Gems

Rediff.com3 Oct 2023

What Music! What Songs!

Recipe: Mango Sandwich Dhokla Cake

Recipe: Mango Sandwich Dhokla Cake

Rediff.com23 Mar 2023

Welcome the king of fruits with an unusual cake.

'An artiste like KK never dies'

'An artiste like KK never dies'

Rediff.com3 Jun 2023

As long as music is alive, he will live through his songs

ED grills TMC's student wing leader for 11 hours in school jobs scam

ED grills TMC's student wing leader for 11 hours in school jobs scam

Rediff.com1 Jul 2023

Ghosh had appeared before the ED sleuths at the agency's office in the city during the day.