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Nana Patekar Dies At 76

Nana Patekar Dies At 76

Rediff.com8 Oct 2026

Nana Patekar has passed away in Goa after suffering a heart attack on Thursday morning.

Nana Patekar: The Man Behind The Intensity

Nana Patekar: The Man Behind The Intensity

Rediff.com10 Oct 2026

Nana Patekar's anger and intensity were as real in life as they were in his performances. He was as brutally honest as the characters he portrayed.

Nana Patekar's Life In Pictures

Nana Patekar's Life In Pictures

Rediff.com8 Oct 2026

Looking back at Nana Patekar's remarkable life and illustrious career through a collection of photographs.

Nana Patekar: 'Never Seen Rs 1 lakh In My Life'

Nana Patekar: 'Never Seen Rs 1 lakh In My Life'

Rediff.com13 Oct 2026

'People started fearing Nana Patekar's frankness. Kuchh bhi bol sakta hai yeh. He once pointed to a major respected politician's belly and asked 'Kya hai yeh?''

Remembering Singeetham Srinivasa Rao, Movie Legend

Remembering Singeetham Srinivasa Rao, Movie Legend

Rediff.com5 Oct 2026

Singeetham Srinivasa Rao, one of Indian cinema's most inventive filmmakers, leaves behind a seven-decade legacy of fearless experimentation.

'When Love Becomes Obsession, It's Dangerous'

'When Love Becomes Obsession, It's Dangerous'

Rediff.com14 Oct 2026

'Men think that if she doesn't like me, I am entitled to make her like me. What men need to realise is that it's nothing but her choice.'

The Nana Patekar You Didn't Know

The Nana Patekar You Didn't Know

Rediff.com14 Oct 2026

'I had narrated a script to Nana Patekar, and four days before the end, he told me that once he returned from Goa, he would take the project forward. I still can't believe he is never coming back. He was always so fit, proudly flexing his muscles and urging me to work out.'

Anant Nag Credits Karnataka For Dadasaheb Phalke Award

Anant Nag Credits Karnataka For Dadasaheb Phalke Award

Rediff.com17 Sep 2026

Anant Nag has dedicated the Dadasaheb Phalke Award 2024 to the people and unique cultural environment of Karnataka, crediting the state for his unparalleled success in both art and commercial films.

Want An '80s Makeover? Try These Prompts For Instagram's Viral AI Trend

Want An '80s Makeover? Try These Prompts For Instagram's Viral AI Trend

Rediff.com9 Sep 2026

Remember when photographs had film grain, hairstyles had volume and nobody had to worry about accidentally taking 47 identical selfies? The 1980s are back on Instagram, thanks to AI.

Before Haiwaan, Akshay Kumar's 'Bad Boy' Roles, Ranked

Before Haiwaan, Akshay Kumar's 'Bad Boy' Roles, Ranked

Rediff.com31 Aug 2026

From Ajnabee to 2.0, Akshay Kumar has had plenty of fun playing the bad guy, but which of his villainous turns is truly khatarnaak?

Ananya Panday Looks Like A Marathi Mulgi

Ananya Panday Looks Like A Marathi Mulgi

Rediff.com8 Aug 2026

Bollywood joined their counterparts in Marathi cinema and cheered them on, at the Filmfare Awards Marathi 2026, held in Mumbai.

Ghajini Actor Pradeep Rawat Passes Away at 74

Ghajini Actor Pradeep Rawat Passes Away at 74

Rediff.com5 Aug 2026

Veteran Indian actor Pradeep Rawat, celebrated for his portrayals in films like Ghajini and Lagaan, passed away after a prolonged battle with blood cancer.

Andaz Apna Apna To Ghayal: Rajkumar Santoshi's Top 10 Films

Andaz Apna Apna To Ghayal: Rajkumar Santoshi's Top 10 Films

Rediff.com11 Aug 2026

Rajkumar Santoshi's best films prove that few Bollywood filmmakers could mix hard-hitting drama, action, comedy and sheer masala madness quite like him.

Ahmed Khan: 'Tiger Shroff Seems To Have Lost His Way'

Ahmed Khan: 'Tiger Shroff Seems To Have Lost His Way'

Rediff.com29 Jun 2026

'Producers were ready to pay me obscene amounts of money because after Rangeela, they thought if they took A R Rahman and Ahmed Khan, the film would be a hit.' 'There were no imported cars then, no mobile phones or online shopping, no house to run or any big kharcha. I was rocking!'

KJo To Manish Malhotra: 'You've Created The 'Mother' Of...'

KJo To Manish Malhotra: 'You've Created The 'Mother' Of...'

Rediff.com10 Jul 2026

Sharing a heartfelt message on social media, Filmmaker Karan Johar reflected on a professional relationship spanning more than three decades and praised Designer Manish Malhotra's journey from his early days in Indian cinema to becoming a globally recognised name in couture.

K Bhagyaraj, The King Of Screenplays Passes Into The Ages

K Bhagyaraj, The King Of Screenplays Passes Into The Ages

Rediff.com27 Jun 2026

Tamil cinema loses its 'King of Screenplay' as legendary filmmaker K Bhagyaraj passes away at 73, leaving behind a timeless legacy of storytelling.

Did Sanjay Khan Assault Zeenat Aman?

Did Sanjay Khan Assault Zeenat Aman?

Rediff.com7 Jul 2026

'I just want to say that this fake story which keeps coming up on social media about my father beating Zeenat Aman and her eye getting hurt, that's all hogwash.'

10 Eternal Raj Kapoor-Shankar-Jaikishan Soundtracks

10 Eternal Raj Kapoor-Shankar-Jaikishan Soundtracks

Rediff.com2 Jun 2026

On Raj Kapoor's 38th death anniversary on June 2, 10 soundtracks that reflect the creative crescendos scaled by RK and his musical team.

Teja Sajja-Allu Arjun's Picture For Posterity

Teja Sajja-Allu Arjun's Picture For Posterity

Rediff.com25 Feb 2026

'Sometimes, I have to pinch myself to remind myself that it's real.'

Janhvi To Aishwarya: 10 Bollywood Actresses Who Wowed South Cinema

Janhvi To Aishwarya: 10 Bollywood Actresses Who Wowed South Cinema

Rediff.com26 May 2026

From Aishwarya Rai's magnetic Nandini to Mrunal Thakur's heartbreaking Sita, these Bollywood actresses proved they could do far more than just play glamorous imports in South cinema.

Asha Bhosle Will Always Be First Among Equals

Asha Bhosle Will Always Be First Among Equals

Rediff.com13 Apr 2026

It is impossible to discuss Asha Bhosle without mentioning the word 'versatility', notes Dinesh Raheja.

'Ashaji, Your Music Will Live On Forever'

'Ashaji, Your Music Will Live On Forever'

Rediff.com12 Apr 2026

'Ashaji was unlike any other, a voice that defined not only one generation but across a span of cinematic universe! I was and have been the massive fan of her voice, her art, her personality...'

'Asha Bhosle Helped Us Get Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge'

'Asha Bhosle Helped Us Get Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge'

Rediff.com21 Apr 2026

'She was the last of the diggaj kalakaars after Lataji, Kishoreda, Rafi saab and Mannada and with her demise, the golden era of Hindi film music has truly ended.'

10 Reasons Why Akshaye Khanna Is So Appealing

10 Reasons Why Akshaye Khanna Is So Appealing

Rediff.com30 Mar 2026

Explore the enduring appeal of Akshaye Khanna, the actor who, despite a quiet persona and unconventional career choices, continues to captivate audiences and critics alike, recently gaining viral recognition for his role in Dhurandhar.

Why Is Anupama Parameswaran Trending?

Why Is Anupama Parameswaran Trending?

Rediff.com18 Feb 2026

Happy birthday, Bison star Anupama Parameswaran!

Alia Adds Glamour To OTT Awards

Alia Adds Glamour To OTT Awards

Rediff.com16 Dec 2025

The sixth Filmfare OTT Awards were held in Mumbai On December 15. Stars looked gorgeous as they walked the red carpet.

The Bae Who Won Big!

The Bae Who Won Big!

Rediff.com16 Dec 2025

Meet the winners at the 6th Filmfare OTT Awards.

Arijit Singh Announces Retirement From Playback Singing

Arijit Singh Announces Retirement From Playback Singing

Rediff.com28 Jan 2026

Arijit Singh retires from playback singing, saying, 'I am calling it off.'

Kriti Turns The Red Carpet 'Green'

Kriti Turns The Red Carpet 'Green'

Rediff.com13 Oct 2025

The venue for the Filmfare Awards shifted to Ahmedabad last weekend, and stars dazzled on the red carpet and on stage.

Another Awards Night For Alia

Another Awards Night For Alia

Rediff.com18 Dec 2025

After the Filmfare OTT Awards, Alia attended the 25th ITA Awards held at the Jio World Convention Centre in Mumbai.

When Dharmendra Intruded Into Dilip Kumar's Home!

When Dharmendra Intruded Into Dilip Kumar's Home!

Rediff.com24 Nov 2025

'For some inexplicable reason I began to fancy that Dilip Kumar and I were siblings.'

Top 10 Arijit Singh Songs

Top 10 Arijit Singh Songs

Rediff.com28 Jan 2026

As Arijit Singh announces his plans for retirement from playback singing, we look back at his most popular Hindi film songs.

Shruti-Sonam Shine At Filmfare OTT Awards

Shruti-Sonam Shine At Filmfare OTT Awards

Rediff.com27 Nov 2023

The fourth Filmfare OTT awards saw some interesting winners as top shows like Scoop and Jubilee as well as movies like Darlings and Sirf Ek Banda Kaafi Hai scored big.

Singer-Actor Sulakshana Pandit Passes Away

Singer-Actor Sulakshana Pandit Passes Away

Rediff.com7 Nov 2025

Veteran playback singer and actress Sulakshana Pandit passed away on Thursday evening after a prolonged illness, her family said. She was 71.

Helen: The Lesser Known Actor

Helen: The Lesser Known Actor

Rediff.com21 Nov 2025

After spinning into the spotlight with the hit song-and-dance number Mera Naam Chin Chin Chu in Howrah Bridge (1958), Helen signed scores of films as a dancer. But Helen was raring to step out of her dancing shoes, and play heroine instead.

10 Brilliant Dharmendra Movies

10 Brilliant Dharmendra Movies

Rediff.com24 Nov 2025

Dharmendra remained one of the most loved stars of all time, even when his movies tapered off, and age caught up with him.

Malaika, Ananya Scorch The Red Carpet

Malaika, Ananya Scorch The Red Carpet

Rediff.com8 Sep 2025

The hottest looks from the Filmfare Glamour And Style Awards 2025.

'Salil Chowdhury Could Find A Song Even In A Storm'

'Salil Chowdhury Could Find A Song Even In A Storm'

Rediff.com22 Jan 2026

'Once when he was on a flight, the plane hit an air-pocket.' 'The turbulence outside caused it to see-saw violently which caused a lot of panic inside. While his co-passengers were crying and praying for their lives, Salil kaku was writing a song in his head.'

Alia, Bhumi Win Big At Filmfare Awards

Alia, Bhumi Win Big At Filmfare Awards

Rediff.com28 Apr 2023

Gangubai Kathiawadi dominated the 68th Filmfare awards, held on April 27 in Mumbai, as it picked up 10 awards including Best Film, Best Director for Sanjay Leela Bhansali and Best Actress for Alia Bhatt.

Why The National Awards Feel Different Now

Why The National Awards Feel Different Now

Rediff.com8 Aug 2025

When you declare 12th Fail as the Best Film and Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani as the Wholesome Entertainer of the year, you have somehow narrowed the range of the awards, suggesting, in effect, that the entire spectrum of possibility in Indian cinema extends from the Filmfare Awards winner for the Best Film to the Filmfare Awards winner for the Best Film (Critics), points out Sreehari Nair.