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Gillespie exposes PCB's broken promises

Gillespie exposes PCB's broken promises

Rediff.com20 Apr 2025

Former Pakistan red-ball head coach Jason Gillespie has claimed that he is still waiting on some remuneration from the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB).

Time to protest online only over: Farhan Akhtar on citizenship act

Time to protest online only over: Farhan Akhtar on citizenship act

Rediff.com18 Dec 2019

The actor also shared an image that sought to explain the ramifications of the Citizenship Amendment Act and the National Register of Citizen.

Alaya's Almost Pyaar Moment

Alaya's Almost Pyaar Moment

Rediff.com1 Feb 2023

Quite a few friends turned up at the screening of Anurag Kashyap's Almost Pyaar With DJ Mohabbat.

Stars condemn Russia's ban on Bhagwad Gita

Stars condemn Russia's ban on Bhagwad Gita

Rediff.com20 Dec 2011

Here's what your favourite celebrities are tweeting.

Kangana Ranaut: The 'Queen' of controversies

Kangana Ranaut: The 'Queen' of controversies

Rediff.com26 Sep 2024

As the Queen star found herself in the middle of a row, with the BJP distancing itself and the Congress attacking it, here's a look at some of the controversies, political and otherwise.

Shraddha, Deepika, Ranveer Say Adieu To Pamela Chopra

Shraddha, Deepika, Ranveer Say Adieu To Pamela Chopra

Rediff.com20 Apr 2023

Yash Chopra's wife Pamela Chopra passed into the ages on the morning of April 20, and film folk made their way to her residence to condole with the family.

Babar left out of 'win at any cost' match against India?

Babar left out of 'win at any cost' match against India?

Rediff.com23 Feb 2025

Pakistan's star batter Babar Azam was conspicuous by his absence from the team's training and there was no clarity on his availability for the Champions Trophy clash against India in Dubai on Sunday, even as the country's cricket board chief Mohsin Naqvi urged the side to win "at any cost".

Relive nail-biting, epic Indo-Pak matches...

Relive nail-biting, epic Indo-Pak matches...

Rediff.com13 Jan 2025

"Expect nail-biting finishes, unforgettable sixes, and the kind of drama that keeps you glued to your seat.

WATCH: A tribute to Mumbai, 10 years on

WATCH: A tribute to Mumbai, 10 years on

Rediff.com1 Dec 2018

Listen to Javed Akhtar's poem dedicated to Mumbai. And Amitabh Bachchan on Oneness.

Now, a book on Mughal-E-Azam's dialogues

Now, a book on Mughal-E-Azam's dialogues

Rediff.com17 Oct 2006

Nasreen Munni Kabir releases her new book.

SC to decide further action on Justice Bedi panel's Guj encounters' report

SC to decide further action on Justice Bedi panel's Guj encounters' report

Rediff.com9 Nov 2022

Mehta said both the petitioners were not from Gujarat and it needs to be seen whether in such case a writ petition can be filed.

Watch: Sonu Nigam will make you cry

Watch: Sonu Nigam will make you cry

Rediff.com5 Sep 2018

Plus there's Javed Akhtar and Shatrughan Sinha.

How well do you know Sunny Deol?

How well do you know Sunny Deol?

Rediff.com19 Oct 2004

Take this quiz and find out!

Stars Buying Property After Property!

Stars Buying Property After Property!

Rediff.com13 Nov 2024

'Just this year alone, close to 40 major transactions involving Bollywood stars have been recorded.'

Zoya Akhtar's AMAZING Movies

Zoya Akhtar's AMAZING Movies

Rediff.com13 Feb 2019

Sukanya Verma on The Zoya Factor in Indian cinema.

'He could do anything with elan'

'He could do anything with elan'

Rediff.com12 Jan 2005

Salman, Ranbir At Satish Kaushik Funeral

Salman, Ranbir At Satish Kaushik Funeral

Rediff.com10 Mar 2023

His friends and colleagues attended the funeral to pay their last respects to the fine actor and offer support to his family.

The Swades State Of Mind

The Swades State Of Mind

Rediff.com19 Dec 2024

As Swades turns 20, Aseem Chhabra looks back at the film that spoke to him.

Aamir, Salman meet up with Raj Thackeray

Aamir, Salman meet up with Raj Thackeray

Rediff.com29 Mar 2015

Aamir Khan, Salman Khan and many other Bollywood stars met up with MNS chief Raj Thackeray recently to plan a vision for Mumbai.

When Bollywood Sang To The Moon

When Bollywood Sang To The Moon

Rediff.com24 Aug 2023

As India successfully lands Chandrayaan-3, does the moon look as beautiful as one's beloved or has the Chanda Mama of folk ditties acquired a whole new meaning?

'Today's actors can't read Hindi scripts'

'Today's actors can't read Hindi scripts'

Rediff.com12 Jan 2024

Javed Akhtar says he has to write Hindi dialogues in the Roman script for the new generation of actors today because 'they can't read anything else'.

Watch: Alka Yagnik sings for Jatin-Lalit

Watch: Alka Yagnik sings for Jatin-Lalit

Rediff.com25 Feb 2020

Jatin-Lalit are back!

'Smita Didn't Want Anything To Do With Films'

'Smita Didn't Want Anything To Do With Films'

Rediff.com31 Dec 2024

'Naseer does not have the sense of humour that Om Puri has. 'Also Om has a great deal of compassion as a human being. Naseer was too focused on his own self.' A fascinating excerpt from Sangeeta Datta's book, Shyam Benegal.

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.

Awww... Shibani, Farhan on a movie date

Awww... Shibani, Farhan on a movie date

Rediff.com14 Mar 2019

Ritesh Batra's Photograph had a special screening on Wednesday night.

Farewell, Shyam Babu

Farewell, Shyam Babu

Rediff.com24 Dec 2024

Shyam Benegal, the shining beacon of the Indian cinema, was laid to rest on Tuesday around 3 pm with full state honours and a three-gun salute at Shivaji Park, central Mumbai.

Nazir more talented, Sehwag more brainy: Akhtar

Nazir more talented, Sehwag more brainy: Akhtar

Rediff.com29 Apr 2020

Imran Nazir was more talented than Virender Sehwag but didn't have his brain and was also let down by the country's cricket administration. Shoaib Akhtar believes Pakistan, in general, did not take good care of the talent it had.

PIX: Siddhant, Zoya watch Made in Heaven

PIX: Siddhant, Zoya watch Made in Heaven

Rediff.com27 Feb 2019

After Gully Boy, Made in Heaven for Zoya.

Shibani-Farhan's PERFECT WEDDING

Shibani-Farhan's PERFECT WEDDING

Rediff.com23 Feb 2022

Shibani Dandekar and Farhan Akhtar got married in an intimate wedding on February 19, at Shabana Azmi and Javed Akhtar's Khandala farmhouse.

Shibani-Farhan's wedding party

Shibani-Farhan's wedding party

Rediff.com22 Feb 2022

Glimpses from Shibani Dandekar and Farhan Akhtar's wedding.

PIX: Deepika, Katrina party with Shah Rukh

PIX: Deepika, Katrina party with Shah Rukh

Rediff.com20 Jan 2020

Just a day before Shabana Azmi met with a road accident on January 18, she was celebrating husband Javed Akhtar's 75th birthday bash with the rest of Bollywood. And it was a full house, as *everyone* came forward to pay their salaams to one of Bollywood's leading writers and poets.

PIX: Bhumi, Navya, Ishaan watch Malaal

PIX: Bhumi, Navya, Ishaan watch Malaal

Rediff.com4 Jul 2019

Screening of Malaal.

Nushrratt, Fatima watch Roohi

Nushrratt, Fatima watch Roohi

Rediff.com10 Mar 2021

A special screening of the week's release Roohi -- starring Rajkummar Rao, Janhvi Kapoor and Varun Sharma -- was held in Mumbai, and quite a few film folk arrived to watch it.

'Asim Munir's Aspiration Is Longevity'

'Asim Munir's Aspiration Is Longevity'

Rediff.com22 May 2025

'Munir hopes to solidify his hold on power.'

Aamir Khan's TOP 55 SONGS!

Aamir Khan's TOP 55 SONGS!

Rediff.com16 Mar 2020

Celebrating Aamir Khan and his 55 popular songs on his 55th birthday

Will Bhumi and Sushant score with Sonchiriya?

Will Bhumi and Sushant score with Sonchiriya?

Rediff.com28 Feb 2019

Abhishek Chaubey's movie releases March 1.

Bollywood's Best Candid Moments of 2023

Bollywood's Best Candid Moments of 2023

Rediff.com19 Dec 2023

Hitesh Harisinghani/Rediff.com captures some beautiful moments from the many events of 2023, when the stars weren't looking.

Gully Boy: Ranveer Singh's show all the way!

Gully Boy: Ranveer Singh's show all the way!

Rediff.com9 Jan 2019

Ranveer Singh transforms himself into Chotey so well that you really feel 'uska time aa gaya hai.'

The Top 15 Hindi Film Songs of 2023

The Top 15 Hindi Film Songs of 2023

Rediff.com12 Dec 2023

Songs from big ticket movies regaled on the strength of spunk and swagger even as pre-existing bangers like Diljit Dosanjh's Lover in Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani, Kohraa's Beqarar Karke Humein in Jawan and an Iranian wedding favourite Jamal Kudu in Animal grew a brand new fanbase in the course of enhancing the storytelling values.

At Shibani-Farhan's Mehendi Ceremony

At Shibani-Farhan's Mehendi Ceremony

Rediff.com24 Feb 2022

Shibani Dandekar and Farhan Akhtar's perfect wedding was One Big Party.