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The Best Rishi Kapoor Performances

The Best Rishi Kapoor Performances

Rediff.com1 May 2020

Sukanya Verma raises a toast (he'd like that very much) to the magnificent Rishi Kapoor and his 25 essential performances.

10 Must Watch Shreeram Lagoo Films

10 Must Watch Shreeram Lagoo Films

Rediff.com18 Dec 2019

We salute the late thespian in this compilation of his ten essentials movies that highlight his range and stature as an actor par excellence.

Will Smith stands out in I, Robot

Will Smith stands out in I, Robot

Rediff.com16 Jul 2004

Seen these FANTASTIC films?

Seen these FANTASTIC films?

Rediff.com22 Oct 2020

The New York Film Festival served an amazing plate of films. Aseem Chhabra picks the best ones.

From Matinee to Rahasya, breweries are out to lift your spirit

From Matinee to Rahasya, breweries are out to lift your spirit

Rediff.com11 Apr 2021

Young Indians seem genuinely enthusiastic about craft brands that are hip, aspirational and have plenty of the novelty quotient, says Dhruv Munjal.

'The Ek Do Teen remix is outright perversion'

'The Ek Do Teen remix is outright perversion'

Rediff.com28 Mar 2018

'There's no love for the song or Madhuri, no consideration for what it meant to an entire generation and zero respect for its iconic choreography,' says Sukanya Verma.

Hot Damn! Nushrat, Kareena, Janhvi set the red carpet on fire

Hot Damn! Nushrat, Kareena, Janhvi set the red carpet on fire

Rediff.com30 Oct 2018

Vogue Woman Of The Year Awards 2018 was a star-studded affair.

'I am back in action!'

'I am back in action!'

Rediff.com11 Feb 2016

'I have been singing from childhood. I am a trained Hindustani-classical singer. I graduated in music as well.' After charming the audience with her acting chops, Pari is now going to woo them with her vocal skills!

Fun is alive. Take that COVID-19!

Fun is alive. Take that COVID-19!

Rediff.com6 Aug 2020

The good times are back, in a measured way, in fun spots across the globe.

Take a bow Gen Next designers

Take a bow Gen Next designers

Rediff.com24 Aug 2016

Six young designers showcased their impressive collections to a packed audience

'Was I in love with Madhubala?'

'Was I in love with Madhubala?'

Rediff.com9 Jul 2021

'I was attracted to her both as a fine co-star and as a person who had some of the attributes I hoped to find in a woman at that age and time,' says Dilip Kumar in his autobiography, Dilip Kumar: The Substance And The Shadow.

8 Super Sexy Perfumes That Make You Smell Amazing

8 Super Sexy Perfumes That Make You Smell Amazing

Rediff.com17 Oct 2017

Here is the full round-up of fragrances that you'll want to instantly add to your collection of perfumes!

Shilpa's got killer abs! Here's the proof

Shilpa's got killer abs! Here's the proof

Rediff.com1 Dec 2017

The good, bad and ugly looks from the celebrity circus.

'I could only imagine Dev as David Copperfield'

'I could only imagine Dev as David Copperfield'

Rediff.com26 Aug 2020

'Dev for me embodied all that kind of charm, optimism, energy, vulnerability, awkwardness and yet strength.' 'He's in every scene for two hours.' 'He has to play drama, melodrama, romance, pathos, comedy.' 'It was a relief when he said yes.'

He just lived the dream of EVERY boy who grew up in the '80s

He just lived the dream of EVERY boy who grew up in the '80s

Rediff.com8 Sep 2017

Dressing 80s pinup icon Brooke Shields and all the other hotness from Sachin & Babi's New York show.

Myth and Reality of Manipur is in Its Sport

Myth and Reality of Manipur is in Its Sport

Rediff.com7 Aug 2021

Olympic Silver medalist Mirabai Chani's feat is a story of grit, dedication and desire, but it isn't unique. In Manipur, discovers Vaibhav Raghunandan.

What's your favourite '90s film? Bollywood tells us!

What's your favourite '90s film? Bollywood tells us!

Rediff.com15 May 2020

Twitter India launched a new emoji and asked everyone to list their favourite 1990s movie and tag their friends to continue the chain. Bollywood responded right away!

Runway trends to try out this summer

Runway trends to try out this summer

Rediff.com17 Mar 2016

While designer duo Shantanu and Nikhil's outfits had an old world charm, Varun Bahl's collection was inspired by Nature!

What style at the French Open!

What style at the French Open!

Rediff.com30 May 2018

It wasn't just the tennis that amazed audiences at Roland Garros.

It is the script, not the star, stupid!

It is the script, not the star, stupid!

Rediff.com15 Nov 2019

'Virat Kohli features in 25 campaigns, Ranveer Singh in 24, Akshay Kumar in 22, Deepika Padukone in 20, Ranbir Kapoor in 13, M S Dhoni in 12, Amitabh Bachchan in 12, Alia Bhatt in 11... but not one celebrity campaign is a sizzler,' says ad guru Sandeep Goyal.

20 UNFORGETTABLE FRAMES of Dilip Kumar

20 UNFORGETTABLE FRAMES of Dilip Kumar

Rediff.com9 Jul 2021

As Dilip Kumar passes away in the ages, Sukanya Verma feels a deep gratitude for the enormous legacy he's left behind.

Parineeti, Sonakshi, Arjun, John THEN and NOW!

Parineeti, Sonakshi, Arjun, John THEN and NOW!

Rediff.com28 Jul 2015

Prepare to be amazed.

The Wonderful Films of Basu Chatterjee

The Wonderful Films of Basu Chatterjee

Rediff.com5 Jun 2020

'Basuda welcomed viewers into a world that was instantly familiar and comfortable,' observes Sukanya Verma.

The BEST International Films of 2021

The BEST International Films of 2021

Rediff.com15 Dec 2021

Aseem Chhabra lists his favourite films, most of them shown at international film festivals held virtually (Berlinale and Rotterdam), hybrid (Toronto) or physical (Cannes and Venice).

Dress for success: Fashion tips to show you mean business

Dress for success: Fashion tips to show you mean business

Rediff.com27 Oct 2015

Tips to pick the right business attire.

When Bollywood took the bus!

When Bollywood took the bus!

Rediff.com20 May 2020

Sukanya Verma hails Bollywood's memorable bus moments.

The man who made Urmila, Katrina, Kareena look WOW!

The man who made Urmila, Katrina, Kareena look WOW!

Rediff.com4 Dec 2015

Take a bow, Manish Malhotra!

Ladies, hold your breath!

Ladies, hold your breath!

Rediff.com14 Jul 2015

Actor Fawad Khan is the new face of Giovani, a leading apparel brand.

For the love of vintage

For the love of vintage

Rediff.com10 Mar 2017

Stunning cars from the Mumbai International Motor Show.

A 58-year-old film that speak to Indians of 2015

A 58-year-old film that speak to Indians of 2015

Rediff.com5 Nov 2015

'India was 10 years old when Guru Dutt made Pyaasa, but even at that young age, its poets -- including the film's lyricist Sahir Ludhianvi -- appeared disappointed with the direction the country was taking.'

Why you must watch Phir Bhi Dil Hai Hindustani today

Why you must watch Phir Bhi Dil Hai Hindustani today

Rediff.com30 Jan 2020

Twenty years ago, Aziz Mirza had the foresight to predict the great discord India would witness and revolt against, notes Sukanya Verma.

Sharman likes to give people some sunshine

Sharman likes to give people some sunshine

Rediff.com19 May 2020

''The OTT platform has been taken over by dark dramas and thrillers.' 'So Baarish 2 is a enjoyable breeze.'

The Jaguar XJ50 is more like a Gulfstream jet than limousine

The Jaguar XJ50 is more like a Gulfstream jet than limousine

Rediff.com11 Apr 2019

This car commemorates the first Jaguar XJ 1, which was launched in 1968 and was widely acknowledged at the time to be one of the best automobiles ever made

Trailer Watch: Is Craig man enough for the great new Bond film?

Trailer Watch: Is Craig man enough for the great new Bond film?

Rediff.com22 Jul 2015

SPECTRE promises to be a twisty tale of reveals and double-crosses, and Sam Mendes is the right filmmaker for the task.

Shriya Saran is the queen in power!

Shriya Saran is the queen in power!

Rediff.com18 Mar 2016

Bollywood actor Shriya Saran ruled the ramp at Amazon India Fashion Week Fall 2016.

The general defending Ladakh against the Chinese

The general defending Ladakh against the Chinese

Rediff.com8 Jun 2020

Lieutenant General Harinder Singh, who commands the 'Fire and Fury' 14 Corps, has the experience and talent to face down the Chinese challenge. The general is a rare combination of thinker and tough-minded doer, observes David Devadas.

Why John le Carre will never die

Why John le Carre will never die

Rediff.com18 Dec 2020

He will be remembered not only as a writer but as one of the great chroniclers and interrogators of the history of our times, says Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Farewell Vinod Khanna: Heaven must be full of swagger today

Farewell Vinod Khanna: Heaven must be full of swagger today

Rediff.com27 Apr 2017

Sukanya Verma could not resist Vinod Khanna's charms, and salutes him in her tribute.