News for 'Bollywood music'

'Will never find a legend like Ravindra Jain'

'Will never find a legend like Ravindra Jain'

Rediff.com10 Oct 2015

'Every song was a masterpiece.' Bollywood pays tribute to Ravindra Jain.

When Madhuri, Rekha, Hema played a tawaif

When Madhuri, Rekha, Hema played a tawaif

Rediff.com22 Feb 2021

The greatest films on the kotha culture are the ones with the best poetry and music.

What is Dia Mirza doing in Bangkok?

What is Dia Mirza doing in Bangkok?

Rediff.com22 Jun 2018

Make way for Bollywood's jet-setters!

Do audiences like MARRIED ACTRESSES?

Do audiences like MARRIED ACTRESSES?

Rediff.com17 Sep 2021

Joginder Tuteja looks back at their first films after marriage, and how well they did.

Bigg Boss 14: Just who is Jaan Kumar Sanu?

Bigg Boss 14: Just who is Jaan Kumar Sanu?

Rediff.com26 Oct 2020

Will Jaan Kumar Sanu make it to the top 5 or lift the coveted Bigg Boss trophy?

S P Balasubrahmanyam's TOP 75 Songs

S P Balasubrahmanyam's TOP 75 Songs

Rediff.com1 Oct 2020

Siva Sankar looks at S P Balasubrahmanyam's fantastic repertoire.

PIX: Bollywood says goodbye to Anup Jalota's wife, Medha

PIX: Bollywood says goodbye to Anup Jalota's wife, Medha

Rediff.com12 Dec 2014

A look at the pictures from the prayer meet.

Dehati Disco Review

Dehati Disco Review

Rediff.com27 May 2022

A film that calls itself Dehati Disco cannot be taken seriously, says Deepa Gahlot.

10 Life Lessons From Aamir Khan

10 Life Lessons From Aamir Khan

Rediff.com9 Aug 2022

If he wasn't an actor, Aamir Khan could have made an excellent life coach.

Are the Serial Kisser's Thrillers Loved?

Are the Serial Kisser's Thrillers Loved?

Rediff.com26 Aug 2021

Are Emraan Hashmi's thrillers popular?

BEST THING That Happened To Mrunal Thakur

BEST THING That Happened To Mrunal Thakur

Rediff.com28 Oct 2021

'I went to meet him and he asked me, "Are you Maharashtrian?" and I said yes.' 'He said you are absolutely different in Batla House, but when I meet you, there is this freshness about you.'

Lockdown Diaries: Let Abuzar sing your blues away

Lockdown Diaries: Let Abuzar sing your blues away

Rediff.com15 May 2020

The lockdown has taught singer Abuzar Akhtar interesting new ways of creating music.

Helmet review

Helmet review

Rediff.com3 Sep 2021

Helmet's sole attribute are its three actors. Aparshakti Khurana, Abishek Banerjee and Ashish Verma have an effortless witty quality and breezy camaraderie, observes Sukanya Verma.

Samuel Singh puts Afro in Bhojpuri beats

Samuel Singh puts Afro in Bhojpuri beats

Rediff.com2 Feb 2019

His latest recreation, Manoj Tiwari's Rinkiya Ke Papa, has garnered over 3.5 million views on YouTube in just two weeks.

'Khansaab, Deepika would rehearse after midnight'

'Khansaab, Deepika would rehearse after midnight'

Rediff.com27 Apr 2023

'Every day, after 'pack-up', Khansaab and Deepika would come for dance practice and rehearse till around 1-1.30 am.' 'The weather was a challenge because while on screen, it looks warm and sunny, it was actually bitterly cold, with a sharp, stinging wind which had the actors and dancers shivering in their summer clothing.'

Can Sonakshi dance like Helen? VOTE!

Can Sonakshi dance like Helen? VOTE!

Rediff.com8 Feb 2019

Can Sonakshi match up to Helen?

'I don't have a typical item number in Agent Vinod'

'I don't have a typical item number in Agent Vinod'

Rediff.com28 Feb 2012

Malika Haydon is all set to make her Bollywood debut in a sexy item number in Agent Vinod.

Shamshera Review

Shamshera Review

Rediff.com22 Jul 2022

Shamshera's problem is a shocking inability to support its bombastic ideas with gripping drama. The result is the wastage of not one but two Ranbir Kapoors, observes Sukanya Verma.

How Couples Plan To Celebrate Holi

How Couples Plan To Celebrate Holi

Rediff.com16 Mar 2022

34% male and female users admitted that organising an afternoon Holi party and inviting your lover along with your friends is a tried and tested method to meet them if your family is still not updated with your dating life.

Three films to watch on Eid

Three films to watch on Eid

Rediff.com25 May 2020

Subhash K Jha is not recommending Pakeezah and Umrao Jaan. They are beyond recommendation, he says.

What Makes Kantara And Brahmastra The 'Chosen Ones'

What Makes Kantara And Brahmastra The 'Chosen Ones'

Rediff.com26 Nov 2022

As much as we enjoy and write reams and reams about our amazement at the Kantara climax, 30 years on from now, will we remember these portions more fondly or the ones where Shiva is simply hanging out with his friends, mulls Rohit Sathish Nair.

He enriched the world with his magical voice

He enriched the world with his magical voice

Rediff.com25 Sep 2020

His songs were the anchor, the substratum, if you will, upon which life unfolded day after day, decade after decade -- across villages, towns, cities, and regions. Siva Sankar pays tribute to S P Balasubrahmanyam, the legendary singer who passed into the ages on Friday.

The Many Faces of a Sanjay Leela Bhansali Heroine

The Many Faces of a Sanjay Leela Bhansali Heroine

Rediff.com24 Feb 2022

Gentle, fiery, magnanimous or disadvantaged, there are many faces of the Bhansali heroine. Sukanya Verma looks at every single one.

Lawntuba: 4 musicians pursuing their dream

Lawntuba: 4 musicians pursuing their dream

Rediff.com30 Mar 2017

'We are all from middle class backgrounds...' 'We are not like those super privileged kids to whom the parents say "Jao beta. Studio khareed lo".'

How Shah Rukh Khan became a Deewana

How Shah Rukh Khan became a Deewana

Rediff.com29 Jun 2022

'I told Shah Rukh I wanted to sign him for our film, Deewana.' 'He responded by saying that he had no dates.' 'I was shocked because he hadn't had a single release till then.'

'I don't carry the burden of Anupam Kher'

'I don't carry the burden of Anupam Kher'

Rediff.com10 Feb 2023

'I don't think 'oh, I have done 534 films' or 'I have 40 years of experience behind me.'

PIX: Sayani Gupta, Mahie Gill's day out

PIX: Sayani Gupta, Mahie Gill's day out

Rediff.com27 Apr 2018

A day in Bollywood's life.

Folks, Himesh Reshammiya is back!

Folks, Himesh Reshammiya is back!

Rediff.com28 Jan 2020

'People have already given a verdict against Himesh Reshammiya.' 'If people watch my performance with an open mind, then there is a chance that they will accept me.'

Mikey McCleary: Amitabh Bachchan said singing was not his forte

Mikey McCleary: Amitabh Bachchan said singing was not his forte

Rediff.com12 Feb 2013

Mikey McCleary is the man behind the O Lal Meri song in David and Khoya Khoya Chand in Shaitan. His initial film work is bringing him additional projects including some A-list projects.

Bappi Lahiri in ICU, Kirron Kher battles cancer

Bappi Lahiri in ICU, Kirron Kher battles cancer

Rediff.com1 Apr 2021

Bollywood is going through tough times as two beloved performers are unwell.

Review Secret Superstar: Zaira Wasim is an absolute wonder!

Review Secret Superstar: Zaira Wasim is an absolute wonder!

Rediff.com18 Oct 2017

Secret Superstar's cheerful, feel-good imagery of a rotten reality reflects a young adult's hopeful perspective yet to be crushed by the weight of cynicism, says Sukanya Verma.

'Didn't think Ek Do Teen would become so popular'

'Didn't think Ek Do Teen would become so popular'

Rediff.com23 Jun 2020

'If you look at its melody, it's nothing.'

Time to Dance review

Time to Dance review

Rediff.com15 Mar 2021

Sooraj Pancholi is confident and likeable but his latest theatrical release Time to Dance is worth a digital dekko, feels Joginder Tuteja.

Meet the Indian-origin teen who got into all 8 Ivy League schools

Meet the Indian-origin teen who got into all 8 Ivy League schools

Rediff.com13 Apr 2015

At just 17, an Indian-origin student has earned admission to 14 top United States universities, including all eight Ivy League schools considered the most prestigious varsities worldwide.

The 15 year old who won a Filmfare award

The 15 year old who won a Filmfare award

Rediff.com4 Apr 2018

'Bollywood feels like a dream.' 'I never thought I would be a part of it, but I am glad that I am.'

'We're surprised that India has not forgotten Boney M'

'We're surprised that India has not forgotten Boney M'

Rediff.com20 Nov 2015

'Brown Girl In The Ring was a very simple song that children can sing but we gave it a beat that even the grown-ups thought they could sing and it was no longer a child's song. It became a dance song for everybody.' Boney M's Liz Mitchell talks about her music, and India.

Hockey World Cup opening: Madhuri, SRK, Salman set to thrill fans

Hockey World Cup opening: Madhuri, SRK, Salman set to thrill fans

Rediff.com26 Nov 2018

Famed music director A R Rahman will perform in both the opening events in Bhubaneswar and Cuttack.

Antim: The Final Truth review

Antim: The Final Truth review

Rediff.com26 Nov 2021

Antim: The Final Truth is so done to death that even criticising it feels like an exercise in monotony, feels Sukanya Verma.

Rahman joins Olympic Goodwill Ambassadors' list

Rahman joins Olympic Goodwill Ambassadors' list

Rediff.com12 May 2016

Oscar-winning music composer A R Rahman has agreed to be a Goodwill Ambassador of the Indian Olympic contingent for the Rio Games. He joins cricket icon Sachin Tendulkar, ace shooter Abhinav Bindra and Bollywood star Salman Khan, who all had earlier accepted the role offered by the Indian Olympic Association.