Akshay Kumar seems to be the closest to inheriting the brand appeal and position enjoyed by Amitabh Bachchan. We tell you why.
Romance died, came alive and lives on forever, off screen or on it, in Sukanya Verma's fabulously filmi week.
One of the most successful screenplay writers of his time, Salim Khan looks back at his most popular work.
'When Nawazuddin Siddiqui -- one of India's finest actors -- was told not to perform in a Ramleela, I realised how much Hinduism has been hijacked by Hindutva forces in the last 30 years,' says Syed Firdaus Ashraf.
Love, memorable, throwback pix to celebrate Mother's Day.
'Other designers take empty suitcases and go shopping for the actors's clothes in New York.' 'To me, this is bankruptcy of imagination.'
The 49-year-old actor has been sentenced to five years in prison.
As we prepare to return to the land of silver screens and samosa, Sukanya Verma looks at notable theatre moments in Hindi films.
In our special series re-visiting Hindi film classics, we look back at the Jeetendra and Neetu Singh starrer Priyatama (1977).
Remembering an incomparable actor by re-visiting his finest films.
Sukanya Verma revisits Chaalbaaz where Sridevi was such a pleasure to watch, twice over!
'We will never really lose him because in death, his spirit, trapped in a frail body, has been set free and will surround us like the air we breathe.'
Asin joins a long list of actresses, who married rich businessmen!
A look at the top tweets from your favourite Bollywood celebrities
The company behind brands like Aquaguard focuses on technology to differentiate brand, rethinks communication strategy.
Looking back at Rajinikanth's film journey.
Ansuya Dutt, who never stopped fighting for women's rights, can be an inspiration to us never to lose sight of our basic beliefs, never mind peer pressure.
'Gone too soon, Astad, but I know whenever we meet in that world beyond, I will watch you dance.' Swarupa Dutt remembers a remarkable human being and a magnificent performer who left the world poorer when he passed into the ages on Thursday.
Bollywood's blockbuster machine Salman Khan's presence is greeted with whistles and euphoria every time he appears on the silver screen.
Happy Friendship Day, folks!
Sridevi, Karan Johar, Tabu... Sukanya Verma's week was all about time travel and pleasant encounters with the super young avatars of Bollywood's famous folk.
If people make films like Baahubali, which has Indian content, it will always be a hit. But nobody makes it nowadays.
...And Jennifer Aniston off it, in Sukanya Verma's super filmi week!
Rishi Kapoor passed into the ages on April 30.
At the peak of his popularity and charisma, filmmakers considered him a bigger draw than the leading man and often remunerated him with a higher fee than the hero.
Decoding the Sanju myth, baking for the Avengers and more in Sukanya Verma's Super Filmi Week.
The top posts on social media from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.
Showbiz shaadis that made headlines in 2014.
From Feroz Khan-Danny Denzongpa's bare skin to Ranbir Kapoor-Ranveer Singh bare soul, Sukanya Verma's super filmi week saw it all!
'The very fact that she survived her migration to Bollywood, where many young lives have been sacrificed or abandoned to the streets, bears testimony to her grit, determination and good fortune,' says Ambassador T P Sreenivasan.
Shatrughan Sinha has never minced his word. No wonder then his biography is titled, Anything But Khamosh.
Pooja Bhatt's irrepressible cuteness, Rekha's amusing cartoon, Asha Bhosle's super songstress power, Akshay Kumar's sparkling white sneakers and shaved chest find a mention in Sukanya Verma's weekly column.
Among many things that Amitabh Bachchan's onscreen credentials remains unrivalled for, dying is right at the top!
'I had to jump from the ninth floor, breaking through the glass. The timing went wrong and instead of landing on my feet, I landed on my head. People thought I was dead, but I stood up.'
Killer Kangana or Teasing Twinkle? Take your pick!
Glimpses of the change Narendra Modi promised million of voters were visible at Rashtrapati Bhavan. Modi has now no excuse, but to perform and change India for the better. Sheela Bhatt/Rediff.com reports from the presidential palace. A feature on the swearing-in ceremony like none other.
The Payment of Gratuity (Amendment) Bill and The Specific Relief (Amendment) Bill passed amid din.
Sukanya Verma presents a playlist of 100 Lata Mangeshkar songs from different decades of Hindi films -- songs that make me sing, smile, sob and sigh.
Political observers feel that the outcome of the elections weighs in favour of the BJP which had won a massive mandate in the Lok Sabha elections, held earlier this year.
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