News for 'Crorepati'

KBC winner Sushil Kumar turns down Bigg Boss

KBC winner Sushil Kumar turns down Bigg Boss

Rediff.com24 Nov 2011

The crorepati is afraid he might lose his crdibility if he joins the reality show.

How TV viewing has changed

How TV viewing has changed

Rediff.com29 Aug 2020

'In the lockdown, family viewing became even more important.' 'Kids saw adult content and adults saw a lot of kids content.' 'The audience is no longer just the housewife, but the whole family.'

Will these people win KBC?

Will these people win KBC?

Rediff.com14 Sep 2010

A closer look at the aspiring candidates.

You need Rs 1 crore to open a/c at this SBI branch

You need Rs 1 crore to open a/c at this SBI branch

Rediff.com3 Sep 2010

After wooing the urban poor here with its 'One Rupee Bank' account, State Bank of India is now aggressively targeting the crorepatis.

The simple housewife who hit the jackpot

The simple housewife who hit the jackpot

Rediff.com20 Dec 2010

Rahat Taslim, the first woman to win Rs 1 crore on Kaun Banega Crorepati this season, tells Savera R Someshwar about the jackpot that will change her life forever.

The richest MPs in the Rajya Sabha

The richest MPs in the Rajya Sabha

Rediff.com5 May 2010

The richest MPs in the Rajya Sabha

SRK snubs Bigg Boss, will appear on KBC

SRK snubs Bigg Boss, will appear on KBC

Rediff.com5 Oct 2011

Here's what your favourite celebrities are tweeting.

What made the Action Replayy gang nervous

What made the Action Replayy gang nervous

Rediff.com3 Nov 2010

The team get on the hot seat with Amitabh Bachchan.

Mayawati richest CM in India, Buddhadeb poorest!

Mayawati richest CM in India, Buddhadeb poorest!

Rediff.com20 Jan 2011

There seems to be no place for the poor or middle class gentry in the top echelons of India's politics, which has become the exclusive fiefdom of crorepatis. Rediff.com takes a look at the richest chief ministers of India and their breathtaking assets (financial ones, that is).

Mayawati richest CM in India, Buddhadeb poorest!

Mayawati richest CM in India, Buddhadeb poorest!

Rediff.com18 Jan 2011

There seems to be no place for the poor or middle class gentry in the top echelons of India's politics, which has become the exclusive fiefdom of crorepatis. Rediff.com takes a look at the richest chief ministers of India and their breathtaking assets (financial ones, that is).

TV channels bet on mega stars; to garner Rs 270 cr

TV channels bet on mega stars; to garner Rs 270 cr

Rediff.com28 Sep 2010

The three are Kaun Banega Crorepati 4 on Sony, anchored by Amitabh Bachchan; Bigg Boss 4 on Colors, starring Salman Khan; and Masterchef India on STAR Plus with Akshay Kumar.

PIX: Now, Amitabh Bachchan sweeps the streets

PIX: Now, Amitabh Bachchan sweeps the streets

Rediff.com30 Oct 2014

The Bollywood brigade is out on the streets for a noble cause.

When Big B got emotional

When Big B got emotional

Rediff.com10 Dec 2010

What your favouite celebrities are tweeting about.

Lalu seeks pay hike, will protest otherwise

Lalu seeks pay hike, will protest otherwise

Rediff.com17 Aug 2010

Rashtriya Janata Dal chief Lalu Prasad has threatened to lead a protest in support of the hiking of salaries and additional benefits of Members of Parliament.The Union Cabinet had deferred the decision on the proposed three-fold salary hike because there was no consensus.On Monday, Lalu Prasad slammed opponents of the raise as 'crorepatis' who were not aware of the ordinary Member of Parliament's plight. The proposal, pending since May 2006, seeks to hike MPs' salaries.

What do you think of Big B's KBC logo?

What do you think of Big B's KBC logo?

Rediff.com27 Jul 2010

The logo, which Big B posted via Twitpic, features the recently released symbol for the Indian rupee in the background, an addition Amitabh has claimed as his own.

Amitabh: I don't have any films at the moment

Amitabh: I don't have any films at the moment

Rediff.com8 Jul 2010

Amitabh Bachchan is back as host for the fourth season of Kaun Banega Crorepati on Sony Entertainment Television.

The most watched star show on TV is...

The most watched star show on TV is...

Rediff.com21 Oct 2010

With KBC, Amitabh Bachchan proves that he's still the best.

Here's why Big B is the king of TV

Here's why Big B is the king of TV

Rediff.com13 Oct 2010

His quiz master avatar fetched Sony one of its highest TV ratings (TVRs) in recent times.

No stopping birthday boy Amitabh!

No stopping birthday boy Amitabh!

Rediff.com11 Oct 2010

At 68, Big B is as busy as ever.

Are you looking forward to KBC tonight?

Are you looking forward to KBC tonight?

Rediff.com11 Oct 2010

The show promises to be a special treat.

Amitabh: There will be some changes in KBC

Amitabh: There will be some changes in KBC

Rediff.com29 Sep 2010

Amitabh Bachchan tells us more about the show.

Salman Khan, Big B battle it out!

Salman Khan, Big B battle it out!

Rediff.com28 Sep 2010

With Bigg Boss 4 and KBC ready to go on air, the battle for TRP ratings is hotting up.

Quiz Time: Apart from India, which country was Kaho Naa... Pyaar Hai shot in?

Quiz Time: Apart from India, which country was Kaho Naa... Pyaar Hai shot in?

Rediff.com31 Oct 2014

In a special series, we will put YOU to the test everyday!

Sony eyes 100% growth in KBC-4

Sony eyes 100% growth in KBC-4

Rediff.com20 Sep 2010

After three editions of the hugely-successful Kaun Banega Crorepati, Sony TV has bought the rights for the show this year.

Desi Girl: A lot of muck and dung

Desi Girl: A lot of muck and dung

Rediff.com22 May 2010

There's one thing to say about reality TV. It always manages to evoke a response from you. Disgust, contempt, revulsion are often the common gut feelings brought about by these shows. And ever since Kaun Banega Crorepati made its presence felt in households all over the country, each channel has tried hard to come up with something new to hook the audience.

Candidate declares he purchased minor for prostitution

Candidate declares he purchased minor for prostitution

Rediff.com18 Apr 2014

The Association for Democratic Reforms came out with the figures in a report after analysing affidavits of the candidates of 12 Lok Sabha seats that are going to polls. Vicky Nanjappa reports.

Pro Kabaddi auction: 6 players cross Rs 1-crore mark

Pro Kabaddi auction: 6 players cross Rs 1-crore mark

Rediff.com31 May 2018

Iran's Fazel Atrachali, on Tuesday, became the first player in the history of Pro Kabaddi League to enter the 1 crore club after he was fetched by U Mumba, in the auctions, in Mumbai.

SRK on the New Jersey skyline

SRK on the New Jersey skyline

Rediff.com5 Feb 2007

The star's hoarding stands tall in New Jersey.

Former Chhattisgarh CM's vehicle attacked

Former Chhattisgarh CM's vehicle attacked

Rediff.com20 Nov 2008

Former Chhattisgarh chief minister Ajit Jogi's vehicle was attacked on Thursday morning by unidentified persons near Girwar village in Marwahi constituency, police said.The assailants pelted stones on the vehicle when Jogi was traveling through his assembly constituency in Bilaspur district, they said.Though the vehicle was damaged, Jogi was unhurt, police said.

Budget: Just who saves how much tax!

Budget: Just who saves how much tax!

Rediff.com9 Mar 2010

A back of the napkin calculation will tell us that people having a taxable income of Rs 500,000 will be paying a tax of Rs 34,000 in 2010-11 as against Rs 54,000 in 2009-2010. A saving of 37.04%!

'What is life without controversies?'

'What is life without controversies?'

Rediff.com30 Sep 2009

Amitabh Bachchan on his comeback to television as the host of Bigg Boss 3.

How global brands became Indian heartthrobs

How global brands became Indian heartthrobs

Rediff.com16 Apr 2009

The value for companies whose brands become local default names can be huge, says Kanika Datta.

Andhra parties in TV ad war

Andhra parties in TV ad war

Rediff.com26 Feb 2009

Even as the schedule of Andhra Pradesh legislative assembly polls is likely to be announced in a week's time, all the major political parties have already gone all out with sarcastic television advertisements targeting their rivals.

The mistakes companies make...

The mistakes companies make...

Rediff.com29 Jan 2020

How Bajaj, Colgate, Raymonds, Zee lost out.. Strategic errors have hurt many companies, says adguru Sandeep Goyal.

Amitabh Bachchan to host Bigg Boss 3

Amitabh Bachchan to host Bigg Boss 3

Rediff.com4 Sep 2009

Will the superstar make a good host? Tell us!

Tax woes continue to haunt 1st KBC winner

Tax woes continue to haunt 1st KBC winner

Rediff.com28 Apr 2009

Harshvardhan Nawathe, who won the Rs 1-crore (Rs 10 million) prize money on quiz show 'Kaun Banega Crorepati', continues to face queries on his tax liability even nine years after he emerged as the winner of the popular television reality show.

Criminal cases against 30% Cong, BJP candidates

Criminal cases against 30% Cong, BJP candidates

Rediff.com20 Mar 2014

The BJP has 17 out of 53 candidates (32 per cent) with criminal cases. The Congress has 11 out of 39 (28 per cent) candidates with criminal cases.

KBC crosses the floor to Sony

KBC crosses the floor to Sony

Rediff.com5 Feb 2009

Channel also acquires rights to Slumdog Millionnaire.

Best of the week

Best of the week

Rediff.com21 May 2007

An overview of teh best of the Get Ahead this week.

Bachchan gets SC notice on tax exemption

Bachchan gets SC notice on tax exemption

Rediff.com4 May 2009

The Income-Tax department has challenged a Bombay High Court order which gave tax relief to Bachchan. The case relates to the actor's income from the popular TV game show Kaun Banega Crorepati.