News for 'Dada'

Dhyan Chand to be honoured in British Parliament

Dhyan Chand to be honoured in British Parliament

Rediff.com22 Jul 2015

Indian hockey legend Major Dhyan Chand will be conferred with the 'Bharat Gaurav' Lifetime Achivement Award by NRI orgainsation Sanskriti Yuva Sangstha at the House of Commons inside the British Parliament of July 25.

Karthik not thinking about World Cup selection

Karthik not thinking about World Cup selection

Rediff.com24 Mar 2019

The veteran from Tamil Nadu found himself out of favour as the national selectors preferred a much younger Rishabh Pant for the reserve wicketkeeper's slot in the final five ODIs, played against Australia at home, before the World Cup.

Telugu production house Suresh Productions completes 50 years

Telugu production house Suresh Productions completes 50 years

Rediff.com9 Jun 2014

The production house, has produced about 150 films in 15 languages

Aishwarya Rai Bachchan delivers a baby girl

Aishwarya Rai Bachchan delivers a baby girl

Rediff.com16 Nov 2011

The actress was admitted to the hospital late Monday night.

Acting legend Soumitra Chatterjee passes away

Acting legend Soumitra Chatterjee passes away

Rediff.com15 Nov 2020

In a career spanning six decades, Chatterjee has acted in more than 300 films.

When Bollywood's pregnant heroines went to work

When Bollywood's pregnant heroines went to work

Rediff.com24 Jun 2011

Here's featuring actresses who have worked through their pregnancy...

'Devsaab's work kept him youthful'

'Devsaab's work kept him youthful'

Rediff.com7 Dec 2011

Lyricist Sameer remembers Dev Anand.

Review: Stay away from Money Money More Money

Review: Stay away from Money Money More Money

Rediff.com29 Aug 2011

J D Chekravarthy's remake of his own Bollywood film Darwaza Bandh Rakho is just not worth a watch.

'Aishwarya, and baby doing fine'

'Aishwarya, and baby doing fine'

Rediff.com16 Nov 2011

Abhishek Bachchan updates the world on twitter.

'Modi had no contribution for Ram temple'

'Modi had no contribution for Ram temple'

Rediff.com5 Aug 2020

'He was a nobody then.' 'And whatever little his contribution was there, it was restricted to Gujarat.'

Down the memory lane with V K Murthy

Down the memory lane with V K Murthy

Rediff.com11 Nov 2011

Dada Saheb Phalke Award-winning cinematographer V K Murthy describes his cinematic journey.

J Dey case: 1 suspect surrenders in court

J Dey case: 1 suspect surrenders in court

Rediff.com30 Jul 2011

A man who was suspected to have procured the weapon used to kill Mumbai-based journalist J Dey on Saturday surrendered in a court in Pithoragarh in connection with another case and was sent to judicial custody.

'Bumrah will be indebted to Virat, just like I'm grateful to Ramesh'

'Bumrah will be indebted to Virat, just like I'm grateful to Ramesh'

Rediff.com1 Sep 2019

Harbhajan Singh believes Jasprit Bumrah will forever remain indebted to Virat Kohli's "gut feeling", which got him the hat-trick, just as he is grateful to Sadagopan Ramesh for an incredible catch at forward short-leg 18 summers ago.

GDP shrinks, pandemic 'act of god' saves Modi govt

GDP shrinks, pandemic 'act of god' saves Modi govt

Rediff.com1 Sep 2020

Even in this darkest hour of a crumbling economy and raging disease, there is hardly a murmur of protest against the government, observes Sumit Bhattacharya.

SPOTTED! SRK, AbRam bond over cricket...

SPOTTED! SRK, AbRam bond over cricket...

Rediff.com5 May 2016

Bollywood star Shahrukh Khan showered flying kisses to fans off the pitch as his team Kolkata Knight Riders(KKR) battled it out against Kings XI Punjab(KXIP) at the Eden Gardens.

Life lessons from the amazing Ruskin Bond

Life lessons from the amazing Ruskin Bond

Rediff.com19 May 2018

On his 84th birthday, the much loved author shares his latest thoughts.

Rana: I shared a great rapport with Bipasha

Rana: I shared a great rapport with Bipasha

Rediff.com11 Apr 2011

Rana Daggubati talks about his maiden Bollywood venture Dum Maaro Dum

Prez confers Bharat Ratna on Pranab, others

Prez confers Bharat Ratna on Pranab, others

Rediff.com8 Aug 2019

Hazarika and Deshmukh were given the Bharat Ratna posthumously.

To-be-granddad Big B expresses joy with blog post

To-be-granddad Big B expresses joy with blog post

Rediff.com22 Jun 2011

It's celebration time in Bachchan household.

Ajit Pawar: The NCP's real power centre

Ajit Pawar: The NCP's real power centre

Rediff.com11 Nov 2010

Maharashtra's Deputy Chief Minister-designate Ajit Pawar has always been known in state political circles as the real power centre in Nationalist Congress Party founded by his uncle Sharad Pawar 11 years ago.

Kohli looking forward towards working with 'Kumble Sir'

Kohli looking forward towards working with 'Kumble Sir'

Rediff.com23 Jun 2016

India's Test skipper Virat Kohli on Thursday welcomed new head coach Anil Kumble into the team saying he is looking forward towards work with the legendary leg-spinner.

Ganguly survives a scare at Eden Gardens

Ganguly survives a scare at Eden Gardens

Rediff.com29 Sep 2016

Sourav Ganguly survived a scare at his very own Eden Gardens when the club house lift of more than 29 years old malfunctioned.

REWIND: India in the last 24 hours

REWIND: India in the last 24 hours

Rediff.com27 Sep 2016

Here's a recap of the events from the past 24 hours.

'I wanted to become a superstar'

'I wanted to become a superstar'

Rediff.com14 Jul 2017

'I have been tagged the next superstar for a long time, but I have not reached that stage.' 'So it's very important to accept your failures, not be in denial.' 'Those films happened because I chose them.' 'Nobody put a gun to my head and asked me to sign them.'

6 terrorists, including 1 wanted in Shujaat Bukhari murder, killed

6 terrorists, including 1 wanted in Shujaat Bukhari murder, killed

Rediff.com23 Nov 2018

The terrorists were identified by the police as Azad Ahmad Malik of Arwani in Bijbehara, Unais Shafi of Takiya Maqbool Shah, Bijbehara, Basit Ishtiyaq of Pushwara Anantnag, Atif Najar of Waghama Bijbehara, Firdous Ahmad of Muchpuna Pulwama and Shahid Bashir of Kawni Awantipora.

Kolkata turns pink for day-night Test

Kolkata turns pink for day-night Test

Rediff.com23 Nov 2019

Kolkata sheds its white-blue nocturnal hue with pink ball day-night Test.

Why postal vote for those over 65 should be opposed

Why postal vote for those over 65 should be opposed

Rediff.com10 Jul 2020

In a country where 'booth-capturing' and open intimidation of voters used to be a part of the poll processes until not very long ago -- and remains a factor even now - postal vote can challenge the very credibility of the electoral process as a whole, says N Sathiya Moorthy.

Tribunal asks DLF to file affidavit for fund requirement

Tribunal asks DLF to file affidavit for fund requirement

Rediff.com30 Oct 2014

The SAT asked Sebi as to what it was doing all these seven years and why it did not object to the revised IPO documents.

Legendary Telugu actor Akkineni Nageswara Rao no more

Legendary Telugu actor Akkineni Nageswara Rao no more

Rediff.com22 Jan 2014

Legendary Telugu actor Akkineni Nageswara Rao passed away at Care Hospital in Hyderabad early on Wednesday at around 2 am. He was 91, and was under going cancer treatment.

Preparing Harishchandra for the Oscars!

Preparing Harishchandra for the Oscars!

Rediff.com22 Oct 2009

Director Paresh Mokashi talks about his film Harishchandrachi Factory, India's entry for Oscars 2010.

Why you must watch Harishchandrachi Factory

Why you must watch Harishchandrachi Factory

Rediff.com29 Jan 2010

Director Paresh Mokashi deserves a pat on his back for making such a low budget film with such great actors, and such interesting direction.

Spotted: Sourav Ganguly

Spotted: Sourav Ganguly

Rediff.com23 Sep 2009

Reader Arindam Chakraborty spotted former India captain Sourav Ganguly at 'Oh! Calcutta' restaurant in Kolkata.

Meet the first cinematographer to get Phalke award

Meet the first cinematographer to get Phalke award

Rediff.com19 Jan 2010

V K Murthy is credited with providing some of Indian cinema's most breathtaking visual moments in classics like Guru Dutt's Kagaz Ke Phool, Sahib Biwi Aur Ghulam, Baazi, Jaal, Chaudavin Ka Chand, Pyasa, 12 O'Clock and Ziddi.

Gay love in the movies

Gay love in the movies

Rediff.com20 Feb 2020

Where a few film-makers are sensitive in their treatment as noted in the depiction of lesbian love in Hindi movies, a significant number is prone to poking fun for cheap laughs.

V K Murthy: Aamir perfect to play Guru Dutt

V K Murthy: Aamir perfect to play Guru Dutt

Rediff.com5 Apr 2010

The cinematographer, famous for his camera work in Guru Dutt's classics like Pyaasa and Sahib, Bibi Aur Ghulam, believes that only Aamir Khan can play Guru Dutt onscreen.

KKR to find a role for Ganguly: SRK

KKR to find a role for Ganguly: SRK

Rediff.com10 Jan 2011

Kolkata Knight Riders' owner and Bollywood icon Shah Rukh Khan on Monday said he would try and find a role for Sourav Ganguly in his IPL team after the former India skipper remained unsold.

Vidya Balan: I was meant to be Geeta Bali

Vidya Balan: I was meant to be Geeta Bali

Rediff.com30 May 2016

Vidya Balan gets candid about playing legendary actress Geeta Bali on the big screen!

'Guru Dutt attempted suicide thrice'

'Guru Dutt attempted suicide thrice'

Rediff.com20 Jan 2010

V K Murthy is the first ever cinematographer to be chosen for the prestigious Dada Saheb Phalke award for his outstanding contribution to films.

Maharashtra govt diktat: Prime time shows for Marathi movies

Maharashtra govt diktat: Prime time shows for Marathi movies

Rediff.com7 Apr 2015

In a controversial move, the Bharatiya Janata Party-Shiv Sena government in Maharashtra is set to enact a law to make it mandatory for multiplexes in the state to screen Marathi movies during prime time slots.

First Look: Maradona arrives in Kolkata sans fan-frenzy

First Look: Maradona arrives in Kolkata sans fan-frenzy

Rediff.com10 Dec 2017

Legendary Diego Maradona finally kept his date with the football-crazy Kolkata for a three-day private trip, which was originally scheduled in September.