News for 'Hota Hai'

'A chaiwala did, what an economist couldn't'

'A chaiwala did, what an economist couldn't'

Rediff.com11 Nov 2016

As people wait in long queues outside banks, they appear happy that the ban on Rs 500 and Rs 1,000 notes will unearth black money and root out corruption.

Nirmala attacks Oppn for creating false narrative around Budget

Nirmala attacks Oppn for creating false narrative around Budget

Rediff.com12 Feb 2021

She said that despite government scheme and initiatives ranging from roads to agriculture, housing, scholarships to electricity benefiting lives of people, a false narrative was being created by the opposition that the government was working for cronies.

'Happy birthday, my forever Rockstar'

'Happy birthday, my forever Rockstar'

Rediff.com27 Dec 2021

As Salman Khan turns 56 on December 27, his friends from the film industry get together on social media to wish him well.

'There is mafia raj in Punjab': Congress MP

'There is mafia raj in Punjab': Congress MP

Rediff.com3 Aug 2020

'The chief minister has said on the floor of the House that he knows everything (about the criminal-politician mafia).' 'If you know about this nexus, why aren't you acting against them?' 'Ask him why is he so helpless.'

The Memorable Chapters of Satish Kaushik's Career

The Memorable Chapters of Satish Kaushik's Career

Rediff.com10 Mar 2023

The news of his passing is sad and sudden but the body of work he leaves behind will neither fade nor be forgotten.

A wedding which will make you believe in love

A wedding which will make you believe in love

Rediff.com24 May 2017

Acid attack survivor Lalita ties the knot with Rahul Kumar at a dream wedding.

The Ultimate Lata Mangeshkar Playlist

The Ultimate Lata Mangeshkar Playlist

Rediff.com6 Feb 2022

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.

Review: Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa is all show, no reality

Review: Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa is all show, no reality

Rediff.com9 Jun 2014

Are you all set for Palak Dikhhla Jaa, asks Raja Sen.

'We had to prove ourselves to Salman Khan in five minutes'

'We had to prove ourselves to Salman Khan in five minutes'

Rediff.com31 Dec 2015

'Salman said he would listen to our top five songs. If he didn't like them, he would leave for his next shot.' Brothers Sajid-Farhad tell Patcy N/ Rediff.com that dreams do come true.

The A to Z of Shah Rukh Khan

The A to Z of Shah Rukh Khan

Rediff.com27 Oct 2015

Bollywood's Badshah turns 50 on November 2, and it's time to celebrate his life and movies.

'A film like Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam just happens'

'A film like Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam just happens'

Rediff.com18 Jun 2021

Was romance invented so that Sanjay Leela Bhansali would one day make Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam, which released on June 18, 1999, asks Subhash K Jha.

How Nandita Das convinced Rishi Kapoor to play a sleazy producer

How Nandita Das convinced Rishi Kapoor to play a sleazy producer

Rediff.com25 Sep 2018

'Rishi Kapoor was shocked and said, 'Woh sare log jinko main janta hoon, unki filmein main nahin kar raha. Aapko to main janta bhi nahin hoon.'

Review: Bezubaan Ishq is sanskaari Grand Masti

Review: Bezubaan Ishq is sanskaari Grand Masti

Rediff.com3 Jul 2015

Bezubaan Ishq is pure drivel, warns Paloma Sharma.

Top 10 episodes of Koffee With Karan!

Top 10 episodes of Koffee With Karan!

Rediff.com16 Dec 2016

Sukanya Verma lists her favourite episodes from Koffee With Karan over the years.

After Sunny Leone, KRK upsets Mahesh Bhatt

After Sunny Leone, KRK upsets Mahesh Bhatt

Rediff.com15 Feb 2013

Here's what your favourite Bollywood celebrities are tweeting.

'We have brought down naxal violence by 40%'

'We have brought down naxal violence by 40%'

Rediff.com27 Nov 2019

As the Congress party prepares to launch protests against the economic slowdown, Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel tells Archis Mohan that his state has escaped its effects as his government has pursued policies that have put money in the pockets of workers, farmers, housewives and tribals, which has helped spur demand.

Amitabh: I have to control my emotions on KBC sets

Amitabh: I have to control my emotions on KBC sets

Rediff.com30 Aug 2012

The sixth edition of Kaun Banega Crorepati will air on Sony Television on September 7.

'I hope I make people laugh'

'I hope I make people laugh'

Rediff.com30 May 2019

'I have faced a lot of rejections in my life.' 'I would get at least four rejections every day.' 'I am here to stay.'

The man who made Urmila, Katrina, Kareena look WOW!

The man who made Urmila, Katrina, Kareena look WOW!

Rediff.com4 Dec 2015

Take a bow, Manish Malhotra!

'I don't want to look back at my characters'

'I don't want to look back at my characters'

Rediff.com29 Jun 2017

'Until I remove that character from my head and empty the space, other characters cannot take that place.'

Rishi, Big B, SRK: Retro pics that'll make you laugh out loud!

Rishi, Big B, SRK: Retro pics that'll make you laugh out loud!

Rediff.com10 Jun 2015

These pictures will surely make you feel nostalgic.

Lata Mangeshkar: I just couldn't bear to hear myself sing

Lata Mangeshkar: I just couldn't bear to hear myself sing

Rediff.com28 Sep 2015

Singing doyen Lata Mangeshkar, who turns 86 today, September 28, looks back at her glorious singing career with Subhash K Jha.

'I've got the opportunity I've been waiting my whole life'

'I've got the opportunity I've been waiting my whole life'

Rediff.com26 Aug 2022

'So let's have fun with it. Let's do something that nobody is expecting.'

'I am very shy and awkward with ladies'

'I am very shy and awkward with ladies'

Rediff.com20 Oct 2020

'I didn't know how I would say all the loving, romantic bits.'

Check out PM Modi's fun chat with India's Olympians

Check out PM Modi's fun chat with India's Olympians

Rediff.com18 Aug 2021

Iconic boxer MC Mary Kom and ace archer Deepika Kumari were told they need not say sorry after returning without medals while hockey player P R Sreejesh was asked by Prime Minister Narendra Modi if he has learnt Punjabi when he hosted the Tokyo-returned Olympians at his residence.

Revisiting Boot Polish: A beautiful celebration of sibling love

Revisiting Boot Polish: A beautiful celebration of sibling love

Rediff.com18 Aug 2016

In our special series re-visiting great Hindi film classics, Sukanya Verma looks back at Raj Kapoor's Boot Polish (1954), starring Baby Naaz and Ratan Kumar.

10 BEST Hindi Songs of 2019

10 BEST Hindi Songs of 2019

Rediff.com16 Dec 2019

Sukanya Verma lists 10 of her favourite songs of the year, in no particular order.

'I was lucky to meet Karan Johar; most people don't'

'I was lucky to meet Karan Johar; most people don't'

Rediff.com8 Jan 2020

'Access is such a big step.' 'But once you enter those rooms, it's up to what you do in those rooms.' 'Film-making is a very expensive business and they will not put money into people they don't believe in.' 'So talent speaks at the end of the day.'

'When people see me, their first reaction is to smile'

'When people see me, their first reaction is to smile'

Rediff.com24 Dec 2021

Jugal Hansraj on his children's novel The Coward and the Sword.

PIX: Ananya Panday, Hina Khan win awards

PIX: Ananya Panday, Hina Khan win awards

Rediff.com27 Jan 2020

The 26th edition of Lions Gold Awards was held on January 25.

Man who warned of the Bhopal gas leak

Man who warned of the Bhopal gas leak

Rediff.com22 May 2021

Just months before the deadly gas leak in Bhopal killed 15,000 people, journalist Rajkumar Keswani -- who passed into the ages on Friday, May 21, 2021 -- had warned that the 'city stood on the edge of a volcano'.

'I have spent 500 days in jail'

'I have spent 500 days in jail'

Rediff.com22 Dec 2020

'An individual cannot fight the might of the State.'

Bollywood's torture tactics!

Bollywood's torture tactics!

Rediff.com24 Jun 2020

Sukanya Verma offers some diversion in in the form of Bollywood's typical torture tactics.

10 things we love about Twinkle Khanna

10 things we love about Twinkle Khanna

Rediff.com7 Sep 2015

Here's how Mrs Funnybones gives us major #lifegoals!

Ten Bollywood directors turned actors

Ten Bollywood directors turned actors

Rediff.com23 Apr 2015

Take a look at ten filmmakers who also love acting.

Parineeti's HOT avatar on Dabboo Ratnani's calendar

Parineeti's HOT avatar on Dabboo Ratnani's calendar

Rediff.com6 Jan 2015

A look at the top tweets from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.

Bollywood's MOST JABARDAST JODI? VOTE!

Bollywood's MOST JABARDAST JODI? VOTE!

Rediff.com9 Aug 2019

Countless screen pairs have come together but only few can lay claim to that extra something called chemistry.

Review: The real tragedy of Mirzya is...

Review: The real tragedy of Mirzya is...

Rediff.com7 Oct 2016

The film sacrifices sense for style, feels Sukanya Verma.

'I was surprised how uninhibited Ranbir is'

'I was surprised how uninhibited Ranbir is'

Rediff.com5 Oct 2016

'Farah Khan had the most outrageous things to say on the show. Yuvraj Singh was more emotional than fun.' Neha Dhupia gets chatty with Bollywood's stars.

Meet India's boxing 'Nav Ratna' at the Tokyo Games

Meet India's boxing 'Nav Ratna' at the Tokyo Games

Rediff.com17 Jul 2021

PTI introduces the team, who is aiming for medals when India's campaign at the Tokyo Games commences on July 24.