News for 'Bollywood music'

'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.

'You are dance and dance is you'

'You are dance and dance is you'

Rediff.com17 Jan 2022

Bollywood pays tribute to Kathak exponent Pandit Birju Maharaj.

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.

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".'

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.

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.

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.

Akshay, John, Salman spread coronavirus awareness

Akshay, John, Salman spread coronavirus awareness

Rediff.com28 Apr 2020

Bollywood stars do their part to raise awareness about coronavirus and the need to stay indoors during the lockdown.

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.

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.'

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.

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.

'We try to find the extraordinary in the ordinary'

'We try to find the extraordinary in the ordinary'

Rediff.com3 Apr 2022

'We like to look at a screenplay as a spiral staircase.' 'You never know what awaits at the next turning.'

'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.

PIX: Madhuri, SRK and Rahman sizzle at Hockey World Cup opening

PIX: Madhuri, SRK and Rahman sizzle at Hockey World Cup opening

Rediff.com27 Nov 2018

Bollywood heart-throb Shah Rukh Khan, Madhuri Dixit and renowned music composer A R Rahman dished out enthralling performances, in Bhubaneswar, on Tuesday.

December OTT: Akshay, Salman, John...

December OTT: Akshay, Salman, John...

Rediff.com3 Dec 2021

Joginder Tuteja lists what's up on OTT this month.

Sonnalli Seygall's 5 health tips

Sonnalli Seygall's 5 health tips

Rediff.com4 May 2020

'I have hot water with haldi. It's great for immunity.'

YOUR favourtie Rahman song? TELL US!

YOUR favourtie Rahman song? TELL US!

Rediff.com21 Jan 2014

Have your say!

'Ahan is rugged, but his expressions are soft'

'Ahan is rugged, but his expressions are soft'

Rediff.com29 Nov 2021

'It feels good when you are able to share your experiences and learning with someone who is willing and happy to listen and accept.' 'More than moulding him, I gave with an open heart, and Ahan was very receptive.'

PIX: Alia, Sara, Bhumi win at Star Screen Awards

PIX: Alia, Sara, Bhumi win at Star Screen Awards

Rediff.com9 Dec 2019

The awards season has started in full swing, and the weekend saw Bollywood step out in style for the 26th Star Screen Awards.

Have You Seen These Sridevi Movies?

Have You Seen These Sridevi Movies?

Rediff.com24 Feb 2022

On the actress' fourth death anniversary, Subhash K Jha selects his favourites.

Now, watch Umrao Jaan on stage

Now, watch Umrao Jaan on stage

Rediff.com18 Oct 2019

'Umrao Jaan has a beautiful soundtrack, and has been very dear to us right from our childhood days. We felt it had the perfect story to recreate for a stage musical.'

Review: Student of the Year 2 disappoints

Review: Student of the Year 2 disappoints

Rediff.com13 May 2019

It's time to move on from fights and dances and clich, says Kshmaya Daniel.

The Queen of 'Item Numbers'

The Queen of 'Item Numbers'

Rediff.com27 Jan 2020

'It's a special song and every girl will relate to it.'

'We were forced by directors to plagiarise songs'

'We were forced by directors to plagiarise songs'

Rediff.com29 May 2012

Music composer Anand-Milind look back at their successful career.

'There have been no great songs this year'

'There have been no great songs this year'

Rediff.com10 Apr 2019

'Just a day before the Pulwama attack happened, one of my songs had released. It's called Baarishein, featuring Atif Aslam. However, it was pulled down the very next day. See, when it comes to standing with the nation, I will. Even when the makers decided to take that song down, I supported them. Atif and I are artists but we cannot be bigger than our nations.'

Musicians support Abhay Deol's stand against T-Series

Musicians support Abhay Deol's stand against T-Series

Rediff.com16 Jan 2014

Get your lowdown on what's going on in the world of Bollywood, right here!

When legend Asha Bhosle bumped into Irfan Pathan

When legend Asha Bhosle bumped into Irfan Pathan

Rediff.com15 Dec 2017

The duo bumped into each other at Mumbai airport on Friday and from the tweets they exchanged, it looked like they had a fun time catching up.

'I don't know how I won Indian Idol!'

'I don't know how I won Indian Idol!'

Rediff.com27 Dec 2018

'Never in my wildest dreams did I think I would be standing next to renowned personalities and singing songs in front of them!'

'Salman's career as a hero is over'

'Salman's career as a hero is over'

Rediff.com19 May 2021

'He's the biggest crowd-puller we have.' 'He still has the power, talent and most importantly, a mind-boggling fan base.' 'He is a darling of the masses, but he has to match the content.'

India's colourful heritage comes alive in R-day Google doodle

India's colourful heritage comes alive in R-day Google doodle

Rediff.com26 Jan 2021

The artwork showcases beautiful old buildings in the backdrop in light saffron hue along with people in the front in green shade, with the letters of the company's name in blue emblazoned in the middle, in a nod to the tricolour.

'The era of the heroes is over'

'The era of the heroes is over'

Rediff.com5 Jan 2022

'With the media and social media pulling them down every second day, there are no heroes left.' 'What we have are actors and we want to see them play characters which are real, human and identifiable.'

Quiz: Can you identify these star moms?

Quiz: Can you identify these star moms?

Rediff.com8 May 2014

Take this fun quiz!

'Heroines flocked to him, but...'

'Heroines flocked to him, but...'

Rediff.com8 Jul 2021

'... their love was jinxed.' 'His celluloid path to his partner's heart was seldom smooth; it had to contend with greedy relatives and indecisive sweethearts, who were more ready to sacrifice than woo and wed.'

'She sang Jahan Tu Chala in Gully Boy

'She sang Jahan Tu Chala in Gully Boy

Rediff.com5 Mar 2019

'I would never celebrate the success of my songs, be it with Baar Baar Dekho or Dear Zindagi. With Jahan Tu Chala, I made it a point to enjoy its success.'

Review: Azhar is a bland, badly-set souffl of Bollywood tropes without a soul

Review: Azhar is a bland, badly-set souffl of Bollywood tropes without a soul

Rediff.com13 May 2016

Who was Mohammad Azharuddin? More crucially, *what* was he? Those are precisely the questions that, as the end credits roll after 132 minutes of run-time, remain unanswered, feels Prem Panicker.

When Vishal Dadlani got it horribly wrong

When Vishal Dadlani got it horribly wrong

Rediff.com6 Sep 2016

'Politics and religion is a dangerous mix in India and anybody even remotely seen crossing the line is taken to task.'

Bhangra Paa Le review

Bhangra Paa Le review

Rediff.com3 Jan 2020

Bhangra Paa Le has a fairly ambitious if unoriginal premise let down by staid vision, spiritless writing, middling choreography and music, feels Sukanya Verma.

How did Kiara Advani spend her weekend?

How did Kiara Advani spend her weekend?

Rediff.com9 Sep 2019

Wherever Bollywood celebs go, the cameras follow.