News for 'JAYAS'

When Karan Johar Fainted Directing Mr Bachchan

When Karan Johar Fainted Directing Mr Bachchan

Rediff.com11 Oct 2024

'It must have been the nervous excitement of shooting with THE Amitabh Bachchan. I had kept tossing and turning all night. The next morning, I promptly fainted in my choreographer Farah Khan's arms. When I came round, I heard Amitji saying, 'Please don't faint. I promise I'll dance well.''

Guruvayoorambala Nadayil Review: Prithviraj, Basil Elevate Bromance

Guruvayoorambala Nadayil Review: Prithviraj, Basil Elevate Bromance

Rediff.com17 May 2024

Guruvayoorambala Nadayil is a no-holds-barred, silly comedy that will keep you glued to the screen even when the going gets tough towards the end but the smile on your face will not leave, observes Arjun Menon.

How Rekha Became REKHA!

How Rekha Became REKHA!

Rediff.com9 Oct 2024

Ever a picture of golden elegance and age defying splendour, her fashion evolution spanning over half a century is telling of her gift to stay gorgeous day in and day out.

The Path-Breaking '70s Actor You Didn't Know

The Path-Breaking '70s Actor You Didn't Know

Rediff.com16 Sep 2024

Rehana Sultan was all set to be a path-breaker. The time was right. Hindi cinema had emerged from the 1960s musicals era. But somehow, leading film-makers of the time did not believe Rehana had that cachet. It was Zeenat Aman who ended up being the definitive taboo-trasher of the era. Dinesh Raheja salutes the trendsetter of the 1970s, Rehana Sultan.

The Girl From Laapataa Ladies, Heeramandi

The Girl From Laapataa Ladies, Heeramandi

Rediff.com6 May 2024

'I joined Heeramandi's shoot right after completing Laapataa Ladies.' 'When I landed on the Heeramandi sets, I was like "Oh my God!" because this was for the first time I was seeing such a huge set in my life.'

'You Are Not Christ And I Am Not Gandhi'

'You Are Not Christ And I Am Not Gandhi'

Rediff.com11 Oct 2024

Amitabh Bachchan: 'Success didn't affect me at all.' Rajesh Khanna: 'I felt next to God!'

Kangana Steps On The Political Road

Kangana Steps On The Political Road

Rediff.com2 Apr 2024

Days after announcing her joining the BJP party, Kangana Ranaut is taking her political stint rather seriously.

What Is Navya Naveli Studying At IIM-A?

What Is Navya Naveli Studying At IIM-A?

Rediff.com3 Sep 2024

Announced in January 2024, the BPGPA MBA is a blended (hybrid) programme that combines on-campus, in-person sessions and live interactive online sessions.

Jaya Bachchan: I loved Dharmendra

Jaya Bachchan: I loved Dharmendra

Rediff.com12 Apr 2007

A preview at this week's Koffee With Karan.

Parl's stormy monsoon session ends; productivity of LS 136%, RS 118%

Parl's stormy monsoon session ends; productivity of LS 136%, RS 118%

Rediff.com9 Aug 2024

The disqualification of wrestler Vinesh Phogat in the Olympics after being found overweight before the final bout also saw the government and Opposition come to blows in Parliament.

Bengal train crash: Signal was defective since 5.50 am

Bengal train crash: Signal was defective since 5.50 am

Rediff.com17 Jun 2024

The Railway Board in its initial statement said that the driver of the goods train violated the signal.

Stalin rejects Sitharaman's Jaya assault claim; EPS says he witnessed attack

Stalin rejects Sitharaman's Jaya assault claim; EPS says he witnessed attack

Rediff.com13 Aug 2023

Stalin, in an interview to a daily, has refuted the FM's allegations, saying "everyone present in the Assembly knew it was a drama enacted by herself," referring to the late Jayalalithaa.

PIX: Deepika Padukone, Jaya Prada visit Siddhivinayak temple

PIX: Deepika Padukone, Jaya Prada visit Siddhivinayak temple

Rediff.com18 Dec 2015

Deepika Padukone visited Siddhivinayak temple to seek divine blessings for her latest film Bajirao Mastani.

Manipur: Tension as women protesters stop Army from shifting seized weapons

Manipur: Tension as women protesters stop Army from shifting seized weapons

Rediff.com1 May 2024

A while later, 'Meira Paibis' -- civilian group of Meitei women -- gathered at the spot, and demanded that the weapons be handed over to them, he said.

Amitabh, Through His Daughter's Eyes

Amitabh, Through His Daughter's Eyes

Rediff.com11 Oct 2023

As we celebrate Amitabh Bachchan's 81st birthday on October 11, we see him through his daughter Shweta Bachchan Nanda's eyes.

Kavach system not in place on Bengal crash route: Railway Board

Kavach system not in place on Bengal crash route: Railway Board

Rediff.com17 Jun 2024

Chairperson of the Railway Board Jaya Varma Sinha said that Kavach, an automatic anti-collision train protection system, is being planned for the route.

Jaya TV stops telecast of 'morphed' video of DMK candidate

Jaya TV stops telecast of 'morphed' video of DMK candidate

Rediff.com12 May 2016

Petitioner R Periakaruppan, a former state minister who is contesting the polls from Tirupattur constituency, filed the suit seeking to restrain Jaya TV.

Will Kangana Make A Good Politician?

Will Kangana Make A Good Politician?

Rediff.com27 Mar 2024

Entertainers can be good politicians if they treat the citizens as the audience, and treat their job like a live show, and work hard to make sure the audience likes them, asserts Sandeep Goyal.

I-T raids on offices of Jaya TV, associates over suspected tax evasion

I-T raids on offices of Jaya TV, associates over suspected tax evasion

Rediff.com9 Nov 2017

The searches at the Tamil television channel were conducted over alleged tax evasion.

PIX: Amitabh, Jaya attend a filmi wedding

PIX: Amitabh, Jaya attend a filmi wedding

Rediff.com23 Jan 2019

Lyricist Sameer has much reason to celebrate!

Tit-for-tat: Jaya TV drops Khushboo's programmme

Tit-for-tat: Jaya TV drops Khushboo's programmme

Rediff.com16 May 2010

Days after she joined the ruling Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam, South Indian actress Khushboo's nine-year-long popular reality game show has been dropped by pro-Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam Jaya TV.

Jaya Bachchan apologises for controversial remark

Jaya Bachchan apologises for controversial remark

Rediff.com9 Sep 2008

Bowing down to pressure, Jaya Bachchan on Tuesday apologised for her remark about speaking in Hindi, which had invited the wrath of both the Shiv Sena and the Maharashtra Navnirman Sena. "I am very sorry if I have hurt the sentiments of Marathi speaking people in Mumbai and Maharashtra," Jaya said in an interview to Mumbai Mirror.

Vicky Reviews Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahani!

Vicky Reviews Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahani!

Rediff.com26 Jul 2023

Karan Johar gave Bollywood a night to remember at the special screening of his new film, Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahani, in Mumbai.

10 Times Hindi Movies Gave Us Fashion Goals

10 Times Hindi Movies Gave Us Fashion Goals

Rediff.com4 Sep 2024

Ananya Pandey's snazzy, selfie-ready style in Call Me Bae is the first thing to have caught our eye about her ultra glamorous debut on OTT this week.

Jaya Prada threatens reporter with one tight slap

Jaya Prada threatens reporter with one tight slap

Rediff.com12 Mar 2013

Actress-turned-politician Jaya Prada on Tuesday lost her cool and threatened a reporter to slap him when she was asked a question regarding her relations with Samajwadi Party, with which she was associated earlier.

Spotted: Jaya Prada at Mumbai airport

Spotted: Jaya Prada at Mumbai airport

Rediff.com18 May 2010

Reader Shailesh Peringatt has sent us this photograph of the star.

BJP's Sanjay Seth wins 8th RS seat in UP with help from SP's MLAs

BJP's Sanjay Seth wins 8th RS seat in UP with help from SP's MLAs

Rediff.com28 Feb 2024

Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Ministers Keshav Prasad Maurya and Brajesh Pathak said on Tuesday night that all the eight candidates of the Bharatiya Janata Party have won in the Rajya Sabha elections from the state.

Jaya Prada, Kapil catwalk for Ashima-Leena

Jaya Prada, Kapil catwalk for Ashima-Leena

Rediff.com26 Oct 2009

The yesteryears actress and former cricket captain strut their stuff on the ramp

Jaya B: from journalist to filmmaker

Jaya B: from journalist to filmmaker

Rediff.com15 May 2007

Jounalist turned fimmaker, Jaya B talks about her films ans other projects in this interview.

Jaya Bachchan approaches SC over disqualification

Jaya Bachchan approaches SC over disqualification

Rediff.com24 Apr 2006

Samajwadi Party leader Jaya Bachchan, who was disqualified as Rajya Sabha member on the grounds of holding an office of profit, has approached the Supreme Court challenging her disqualification.

'I want to play dynamic characters. No repeat characters'

'I want to play dynamic characters. No repeat characters'

Rediff.com14 Dec 2023

'In Bangladesh, I have played so many dynamic characters, be it a freedom fighter, a circus trapeze artist, sex worker, and many more.'

'Salman Was Chupchap'

'Salman Was Chupchap'

Rediff.com14 Aug 2024

It was a day with a difference for industry icons Salim-Javed, who transformed Hindi cinema in the 1970s with films like Zanjeer, Sholay, Deewar and Don, when their families got together to hail them on stage.

Curtains for Jaya Bachchan at UPFDC

Curtains for Jaya Bachchan at UPFDC

Rediff.com24 May 2006

She had resigned from UPFDC chairpersonship earlier also before being elected to the Upper House of Parliament on a Samajwadi Party ticket on July 4, 2004, but was reappointed to the post ten days later.

Jaya Bachchan not keeping well: Big B

Jaya Bachchan not keeping well: Big B

Rediff.com7 Apr 2010

What leaves the megastar concerned is his wife's reticence towards medical treatments.

Amitabh, Jaya, Kiara arrive for Isha Ambani's wedding

Amitabh, Jaya, Kiara arrive for Isha Ambani's wedding

Rediff.com12 Dec 2018

The guests have started coming in.

Why Two Leaves symbol is crucial for bypolls to Jaya's seat

Why Two Leaves symbol is crucial for bypolls to Jaya's seat

Rediff.com14 Mar 2017

For the AIADMK's cadres, it is much more than an election symbol, they believe the party's electoral chances rest on owning it, says N Sathiya Moorthy.

Will INDIA Win Be Vote Against Raid Raj?

Will INDIA Win Be Vote Against Raid Raj?

Rediff.com10 Nov 2023

There may be those who could want to go slow, citing the large pendency of follow-up action and court cases that they would have to process and/or proceed with, before raiding more politicians, observes N Sathiya Moorthy.

Post-merger too, Jaya's party will be at sea

Post-merger too, Jaya's party will be at sea

Rediff.com20 Apr 2017

To elect, or re-elect a chief minister, the AIADMK needs to call only the MLAs for a meeting. But to elect a new general secretary, it would have to conduct direct elections with all registered cadres participating and voting. And that is just the beginning of its problems, says N Sathiya Moorthy.

How Sasikala took control of Jaya TV from jail

How Sasikala took control of Jaya TV from jail

Rediff.com19 Dec 2016

Did Jayalalithaa, who was also in jail then, know about these transactions?