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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.

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.

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.

'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.

V K Murthy, Priyanka receive National Awards

V K Murthy, Priyanka receive National Awards

Rediff.com19 Mar 2010

Priyanka Chopra and Arjun Rampal joined an elite club of winners on Friday after being presented with the National Awards at a ceremony in New Delhi which also saw veteran cameraman V K Murthy receiving the Dada Saheb Phalke amid a standing ovation from the audience.

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!

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.

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.

First Look: Pele's hair turned into diamonds for superfans

First Look: Pele's hair turned into diamonds for superfans

Rediff.com8 Apr 2014

Pele has unveiled an unusual line of diamonds using strands of the football legend's own hair, local media reported.

National awards 2015: 'Kangna you are a Queen!'

National awards 2015: 'Kangna you are a Queen!'

Rediff.com24 Mar 2015

A look at the top tweets from your Bollywood celebrities.

'KKR would have done better under Ganguly'

'KKR would have done better under Ganguly'

Rediff.com22 May 2009

Had Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) played under the leadership of former India skipper Sourav Ganguly in the Indian Premier League (IPL), they might have avoided the tag of tournament-laggards, feels teams young pacer Ashok Dinda. Under New Zealand's Brendon McCullum the Kolkata side had a disastrous campaign as they earned the dubious distinction of losing eight matches on the trot.

'Phalke award's for all talented cinematographers'

'Phalke award's for all talented cinematographers'

Rediff.com20 Jan 2010

Cinematographer V K Murthy talks about his prestigious award.

'India-Pakistan should forget everything and play cricket'

'India-Pakistan should forget everything and play cricket'

Rediff.com21 Oct 2016

After former India captain Sourav Ganguly and senior batsman Gautam Gambhir called for freezing ties with the arch-rivals Pakistan till the time cross-border terrorism does not end, veteran Pakistan batsman Younis Khan has made it clear that he wants to play cricket with India. The 38-year old cricketer wants India and Pakistan to resolve their disputes and resume playing cricket for the love of their fans. Younis also said that he wants cricket to return to Pakistan with the blanket ban on his nation's hosting rights lifted.

Marathi singer Kulkarni dead

Marathi singer Kulkarni dead

Rediff.com11 Jul 2005

Jaywant Kulkarni died after a prolonged illness.

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.

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.

Sourav Ganguly was absent during my interview: Ravi Shastri

Sourav Ganguly was absent during my interview: Ravi Shastri

Rediff.com25 Jun 2016

Former India team director Ravi Shastri has expressed his disappointment on losing out his job with the Indian cricket team. Despite running as one of the frontrunners for the job, the three member advisory panel of Sachin Tendulkar, Sourav Ganguly and VVS Laxman selected their former teammate Anil Kumble as the coach of India team.

Bangalore is happy for Manna Dey

Bangalore is happy for Manna Dey

Rediff.com1 Oct 2009

The city rejoices the news of the singer's Dada Saheb Phalke award nomination.

Review: All the Best is fire and brimstone

Review: All the Best is fire and brimstone

Rediff.com11 Sep 2009

Though it suffers a bit from the lack of a strong melody or a catchy, take-home hook or riff, this album is an audacious attempt.

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.

PIX: Naga Chaitanya-Samantha's grand reception

PIX: Naga Chaitanya-Samantha's grand reception

Rediff.com13 Nov 2017

Nagarjuna hosts a star-studded reception for his son and daughter-in-law.

The Sourav Ganguly saga

The Sourav Ganguly saga

Rediff.com10 Nov 2008

Career highlights of Sourav Ganguly who retired from international cricket at the end of the fourth and final Test of the series against Australia, in Nagpur, on Monday

Karnataka, Goa keep semis hopes alive

Karnataka, Goa keep semis hopes alive

Rediff.com5 Jun 2009

Sanath Kumar and Dada Nabeel found the net as Karnataka drew curtains to Maharashtra's semi-final hopes, beating them 2-0, while Goa got the better of Services by a solitary goal in league matches of the 63rd Santosh Trophy National Football Championship in Chennai on Friday.

Ganguly best, but no place in Rest

Ganguly best, but no place in Rest

Rediff.com9 Sep 2008

Interestingly, Sourav Ganguly's run-aggregate since his comeback in December 2006, is the highest by any Indian batsman in Test matches in this period.

Spotted: Ganguly shopping in London

Spotted: Ganguly shopping in London

Rediff.com27 Aug 2008

Reader Nishit Shah sent us this picture from London.

Spotted: Sehwag, Dravid, Karthik and others

Spotted: Sehwag, Dravid, Karthik and others

Rediff.com29 Mar 2008

Reader Rajagopal sent us these pictures from Melbourne.

IPL8: Emotions, eyesores, and things besides cricket

IPL8: Emotions, eyesores, and things besides cricket

Rediff.com19 May 2015

'Sehwag, Yuvraj, Zaheer, Harbhajan and Irfan Pathan. The bunch that formed the formidable force of Dada's team. Have we seen the last of them?' wonders Abhijit Masih.

Spotted: Ganguly in his farewell Test in Nagpur

Spotted: Ganguly in his farewell Test in Nagpur

Rediff.com25 Nov 2008

Reader Rahul Palem sent us this picture from Nagpur.

Major rejig of portfolios after Fadnavis' cabinet expansion

Major rejig of portfolios after Fadnavis' cabinet expansion

Rediff.com10 Jul 2016

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Saturday allocated portfolios to newly sworn-in ministers and reshuffled certain portfolios.

Kohli has a suggestion for WTC, are you listening ICC?

Kohli has a suggestion for WTC, are you listening ICC?

Rediff.com24 Nov 2019

As per the existing format, a team is supposed to play six series in the WTC, three home and three away but they are not scheduled alternatively.

Tribunal clubs KP Singh, others' petitions with main DLF case

Tribunal clubs KP Singh, others' petitions with main DLF case

Rediff.com11 Nov 2014

DLF chairman K P Singh, his son and vice-chairman Rajiv Singh, younger daughter and whole-time director at DLF Pia Singh, company directors T C Goyal and Ramesh Sanka had earlier moved the tribunal challenging the October 10 Sebi ban on them.

Bhaiaji Superhit Review: Downsizing Deol

Bhaiaji Superhit Review: Downsizing Deol

Rediff.com23 Nov 2018

Bhaiaji Superhit is bah baloney! sighs Sukanya Verma.

Share your memories of Sourav

Share your memories of Sourav

Rediff.com7 Nov 2008

India's most successful captain Sourav Ganguly is set to bid farewell to the international game at the end of the ongoing fourth Test against the Aussies at Nagpur. The left-hander walked in to bat at the fall of VVS Laxman's wicket in India's first innings on Thursday afternoon.

Say goodbye to Ganguly

Say goodbye to Ganguly

Rediff.com6 Nov 2008

India's most successful captain Sourav Ganguly is set to bid farewell to the international game at the end of the ongoing Test against the Aussies at Nagpur.

Amitabh to sing in Babul

Amitabh to sing in Babul

Rediff.com27 Feb 2006

PHOTOS: India displays its military might, vibrant culture on R-Day

PHOTOS: India displays its military might, vibrant culture on R-Day

Rediff.com26 Jan 2017

Here are highlights of the 68th Republic Day parade.

Mithun says yes to ICL

Mithun says yes to ICL

Rediff.com26 Mar 2008

A fortnight after the gala launch of King Khan's Kolkata Knight Riders team for the multimillon dollar Indian Premier League, rival Zee-promoted Indian Cricket League has roped in 'Mithun Dada' to be the franchisee owner of one of its sides 'Kolkata Tigers'.

Spotted: Karthik, Sourav, Laxman

Spotted: Karthik, Sourav, Laxman

Rediff.com16 Jul 2007

Reader Judson Daniel sent us this picture from Hove.

Shift IPL matches after April 30 out of Maharashtra, HC tells BCCI

Shift IPL matches after April 30 out of Maharashtra, HC tells BCCI

Rediff.com13 Apr 2016

The Bombay high court on Tuesday allowed the Board of Control for Cricket in India to host Indian Premier League matches in Maharashtra only till April 30 after which it has asked the organisers to shift the matches outside the state.